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AP Sports WriterPanthers have injury concerns entering huge game vs SaintsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers are heading into the biggest game of their season with some major injury concerns.Carolina (8-3) is tied with New Orleans for first place in the NFC South entering Sunday's pivotal showdown...

Associated PressSaints defense looking more dominant by the weekBy GUERRY SMITHNEW ORLEANS (AP) With Drew Brees sidelined, the defense has become the must-see unit for the New Orleans Saints.That's lowered pressure on a Saints offense operating without their record-setting quarterback, and offensive tackle Terron Armstead is loving every...

The San Diego Chargers and the Houston Texans will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at NRG Stadium. San Diego Chargers vs. Houston Texans When: 11/27/2016 1:00 PM Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 251 SAN DIEGO 0 (-110) 47 (-110) -130 110 252 HOUSTON TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chargers -1.5. O/U: 46.5 PREDICTION: Texans 23,...

AP Sports WriterStruggling Panthers emerge from bye week hopeful, healthierBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The bye week has provided the struggling Carolina Panthers with a new sense of hope - and a few more healthy bodies on the field as well.Coach Ron Rivera expressed confidence Monday the Panthers...

Colts sign 2nd kicker as Vinatieri recovers from knee injuryINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts now have two kickers under contract for next season while the NFL's career scoring leader, Adam Vinatieri, remains a free agent.On Wednesday, team officials announced they had signed 10 undrafted rookies, including Rodrigo Blankenship...

Goodell details NFL's stance on sports gambling after rulingBy The Associated PressNFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Congress should enact uniform standards for any states that plan to legislate sports betting.Goodell detailed the league's position in a statement Monday that reiterated the NFL's stance that legalized sports gambling in the...

AP Sports WriterTexans' J.J. Watt fulfills dream in Green Bay - sort ofBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) J.J. Watt remembers standing outside the Packers' practice field as a kid, watching Brett Favre through the holes of the chain-link fence. He dreamed of one day being on the...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Shane Ray, Denver's first-round draft pick, has signed his rookie contract, worth approximately $9 million over four years. It includes a signing bonus of nearly $5 million.Ray practiced with the Broncos for the first time Monday, taking part in on-field individual drills for the first...

The fans at M&T Bank Stadium will be treated to a game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Baltimore Ravens when they take their seats on Sunday. Baltimore would like to take a stab at defending its Super Bowl crown but first the Ravens must secure a postseason spot....

Keith Fahnhorst, 49er tackle who won 2 titles, dies at 66SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Former star San Francisco 49ers tackle Keith Fahnhorst has died at 66.The team said Friday he died Tuesday. No cause was given.Fahnhorst won two Super Bowls in his 14 seasons with the franchise and was...

Bills claim linebacker Jeff Holland, release punter CarterORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have claimed linebacker Jeff Holland off waivers and released punter Cory Carter.Holland was added Monday, a day after being released by the Arizona Cardinals. The Bills become Holland's third team in less than a...

The MINNESOTA and the Pittsburgh Steelers will both be gunning for a victory on 9/17/2017 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA vs PITTSBURGH When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017 Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU ML 273 MINNESOTA -5.5 (-110) 45.5-110) 230 -280 274 PITTSBURGH TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Steelers - 5.5. O/U: 45.5 PREDICTION: Steelers 28, Vikings 24 Oddsmakers currently have the PITTSBURGH...