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Rookie Malik Nabers catches 2 TDs as Giants hold off banged-up Browns 
CLEVELAND — Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes to rookie Malik Nabers, New York’s defensive players took turns sacking Deshaun Watson, and the Giants held off the Cleveland Browns, 21-15, on Sunday. Jones completed 24 of 34 passes for 236 yards as the Giants (1-2) shook off a loss at...
Avonworth grad Mercury Morris, part of Dolphins’ 2 Super Bowl wins and perfect season, dies at 77
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Eugene “Mercury” Morris, who starred for the unbeaten 1972 Miami Dolphins as part of a star-studded backfield and helped the team win two Super Bowl titles, has died, the team said Sunday. Morris, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who graduated from Avonworth in 1965, was 77....
Raiders pass rush specialist Malcolm Koonce out for the season, AP sources say 
HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Malcolm Koonce, who injured a knee shortly before the season opener, will miss the rest of the season, two people close to the situation told the Associated Press on Saturday. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the...
All-Pro tight end George Kittle ruled out of 49ers’ game against Rams 
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — All-Pro tight end George Kittle will miss the San Francisco 49ers’ game Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams with a hamstring injury. Kittle initially was listed as doubtful for the game but was downgraded to out Saturday before the team left for Los Angeles. Kittle reported...
Texans running back Joe Mixon won’t play vs. Vikings because of ankle injury 
HOUSTON — The Houston Texans will be without running back Joe Mixon on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings because of an ankle injury. The team made the announcement Saturday, saying he would not travel with the team to Minnesota. Mixon was injured early in the third quarter of Houston’s win...
Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man up
The next man up sees plenty of action in the NFL. Injuries already are accruing across the league, knocking out several star players and forcing teams to turn to backups and reserves. Everyone has to be ready because “one play away” is more reality than a cliche in football. The...
Vikings clear Jefferson to play but rule out Addison, Pace and Turner against Texans 
EAGAN, Minn. — Justin Jefferson maintained confidence he would play this week despite the bruised quadriceps that forced him out of the previous game. The Minnesota Vikings agreed with their star wide receiver. After practicing Friday without restriction, Jefferson was cleared to play Sunday against Houston. “He has done a...
Aaron Rodgers shines in 1st home start since injury to lead Jets past Patriots
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers was in total control in a superb homecoming performance that kept the cheers and chants going from the giddy New York Jets fans. And this time, Rodgers was able to walk off the field — healthy and a winner. The star quarterback threw two...
Lions coach Dan Campbell selling his house to seek more privacy
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — Lions coach Dan Campbell is selling his suburban Detroit home to get more privacy. “There’s plenty of space, it’s on two acres, the home is beautiful,” Campbell told Crain’s Detroit Business. “It’s just that people figured out where we lived when we lost.” He didn’t elaborate....
Ravens-Cowboys game features 2 teams coming off maddening losses 
ARLINGTON, Texas — Lamar Jackson doesn’t see a mopey bunch of Baltimore Ravens with the franchise off to its first 0-2 start since 2015, three years before the reigning NFL MVP was drafted. There might a better word for both teams with Baltimore set to visit the Dallas Cowboys on...
Aaron Rodgers gets 1st chance to play in Jets-Patriots rivalry Thursday night 
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers knows a little bit about fierce NFL rivalries. He helped fuel one during his 18 seasons in Green Bay. Now the quarterback of the New York Jets (1-1), Rodgers is getting his official introduction to what has lately been a mostly lopsided matchup when...
No social media, new cell number as Titans QB Will Levis works to avoid turnovers 
Will Levis has not looked at his social media for the past couple of weeks, and the Tennessee Titans quarterback spent part of Wednesday switching phone numbers to stop fans from deluging his cell with texts sharing their thoughts on his play. “I just think that’s the healthiest way to...
Panthers coach Dave Canales: Team isn’t considering trading QB Bryce Young after benching 
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales said he “absolutely” believes Bryce Young can still be a franchise quarterback, adding that the team has no plans to trade the 2023 No. 1 overall pick after benching him earlier this week. “That’s not something we are really considering,” Canales said...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert doesn’t practice because of right ankle injury
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Quarterback Justin Herbert did not practice Wednesday as the Los Angeles Chargers began preparations for their game Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Herbert’s right ankle got rolled up on during the third quarter of last Sunday’s 26-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers. He was not seen on...
Jordan Love practices with Packers for 1st time since injury
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love practiced Wednesday for the first time since injuring his left medial collateral ligament in a season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Love participated in the brief portion of the practice that was open to reporters. Love hadn’t practiced at all...
Dolphins place Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after latest concussion 
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins placed Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve Tuesday after the quarterback was diagnosed with his third concussion in two years. Tagovailoa will be sidelined for at least four games. He will be eligible to return in Week 8 when the Dolphins host Arizona but...
Kirk Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to Drake London as Falcons rally past Eagles 
PHILADELPHIA — Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a 7-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Saquon Barkley dropped a short pass that stopped the clock with 1:46...
Cooper Kupp will be out for several weeks after spraining his ankle among Rams’ latest injury woes
LOS ANGELES — Receiver Cooper Kupp is likely to miss several games for the Los Angeles Rams after spraining his ankle in their loss at Arizona last weekend. Rams coach Sean McVay revealed the extent of Kupp’s latest major injury Monday. McVay also said center Jonah Jackson and safety John...
Bryce Young benched by Panthers after QB’s rough start; Andy Dalton will start vs. Raiders 
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have benched 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young after the second-year quarterback’s rough start to the season. Andy Dalton will take over as the starter for Carolina’s next game on Sunday at Las Vegas. Panthers head coach Dave Canales said he made the...
Harrison Butker hits 51-yard FG as time expires to lift Chiefs over Bengals after late penalty 
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Harrison Butker kicked a 51-yard field goal as time expired, and the Kansas City Chiefs, kept alive by a pass interference call on Bengals safety Daijahn Anthony on fourth down in the final minute, rallied to beat Cincinnati, 26-25, on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes threw for 151...
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson suffers bruised quad but optimistic playing next week 
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced out of the game in the third quarter of their 23-17 victory over San Francisco on Sunday with a bruised right quadriceps, leaving him with significant soreness but guarded optimism about playing next week. Jefferson was blocking on the play...
NFL Week 2: Chargers hammer Panthers to remain unbeaten 
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes to Quentin Johnston, J.K Dobbins ran for 131 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown, and the Los Angeles Chargers drubbed the Carolina Panthers. The Chargers (2-0) methodically wore down the Panthers, piling up 219 yards on the ground while holding Carolina to...
Ravens blow 10-point lead in 4th quarter, lose at home to Raiders 
BALTIMORE — Gardner Minshew and the Raiders brushed aside years of frustration and criticism with a memorable performance on a splendid afternoon for underdogs. Minshew led three scoring drives in the fourth quarter, Daniel Carlson kicked a go-ahead 38-yard field goal with 27 seconds left and Las Vegas rallied to...
Deshaun Watson runs for TD as Browns shut down Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars 
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Deshaun Watson ran for a touchdown, Dustin Hopkins kicked three field goals and the stingy Cleveland Browns did just enough to hold off the Jacksonville Jaguars, 18-13, on Sunday. The Browns (1-1) dominated much of the rainy day, sacking Trevor Lawrence four times and holding Jacksonville in...
Braelon Allen of Jets becomes NFL’s youngest to score from scrimmage in 94 years
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New York Jets rookie Braelon Allen has become the youngest player to score a touchdown from scrimmage in the NFL in 94 years. Allen scored on a 12-yard touchdown pass from the NFL’s oldest player in 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers with 1:47 left in the second quarter Sunday...


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