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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit placed cornerback Rashean Mathis on injured reserve, one day after the Lions ruled him out for Sunday's game at Green Bay because of a concussion.Now his season is over. He started 36 games for Detroit in three seasons with the team.Detroit also signed...

SEATTLE (AP) There is still an obstacle standing in front of the Arizona Cardinals.Even with a two-game lead in the NFC West at the midpoint of the season, the Cardinals have yet to prove they can topple the reigning division champions when the division race is still in...

NEW YORK (AP) It was a busy day for the New York Jets in the operating room.Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had a torn ligament in his left thumb repaired and running back Zac Stacy had season-ending surgery on his broken left ankle.Coach Todd Bowles said during a conference call...

NEW YORK (AP) The New England Patriots have a perfect winning record in the NFL. Their next opponents are the New York Giants. Sound familiar?If there is one team that seems to have figured out how to deal with Tom Brady and company, it's Tom Coughlin's G-Men from...

BEREA, Ohio (AP) The Browns have prepared two quarterbacks to start against the Steelers.As of Thursday night, it still wasn't clear if Josh McCown or Johnny Manziel will get the call Sunday.McCown threw for the third straight practice, testing his sore ribs to see if he can face...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Ten wins weren't enough to get the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs last year. Eight or nine should win the NFC East this season.One thing is certain about this division at the midpoint: It's mediocre.A big hit by a rookie linebacker in Week 2 changed everything....

NEW YORK (AP) The three NFL cities in line to potentially lose their NFL teams to Los Angeles made thorough and impassioned presentations to the league Wednesday as a step toward keeping themOfficials from Oakland, San Diego and St. Louis spoke to the league's Los Angeles, stadium and...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears offensive tackle Tayo Fabuluje was suspended Tuesday for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.Fabuluje said in a statement he was informed he tested positive for an amphetamine after taking a supplement that did not list any banned substances...

SAN DIEGO (AP) Zach Miller leaped, snagged Jay Cutler's pass with his right hand and tumbled into the end zone.A big-time play in another close finish for the Chicago Bears, who beat the staggering San Diego Chargers 22-19 on Monday night.''Jay made a great throw and I was...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots have put running back Dion Lewis on injured reserve, ending his season one day after a serious injury to his left knee in a win over Washington.Team officials announced the move on Monday, hours after coach Bill Belichick said Lewis' chances...

Wasn't all that long ago that Aaron Rodgers was thought to be on his way to a second consecutive NFL MVP award, while his Green Bay Packers were unbeaten and, some folks were certain, headed for the Super Bowl.Now? Well, the Packers are fighting amongst themselves, they can't win...

The latest from NFL games around the league on the ninth Sunday of the season (all times EST):3:50 p.m.Bills running back LeSean McCoy has left the game against the Miami Dolphins with a right shoulder injury.His return is questionable. The Bills lead 33-14.McCoy has carried 16 times for 112...