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Clash of NFL’s top 2 defenses when Browns, Ravens meet in key AFC North matchup 
BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson’s most recent view of Baltimore’s stingy, snarling defense came from the safety of Cleveland’s sideline. This week, he’ll be in harm’s way. Watson, who returned last week after missing four games — including a 28-3 loss to the Ravens on Oct. 1 — with a...
Vikings designate WR Justin Jefferson for return from IR
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings designated wide receiver Justin Jefferson for return from injured reserve Wednesday, bringing the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year back to practice with three weeks to assess the readiness of his strained right hamstring for game action. Jefferson’s four-week minimum on IR ended...
Travis Kelce hints at joining Taylor Swift on Eras Tour this weekend
Travis Kelce isn’t shaking off rumors he’ll join Taylor Swift when she restarts her Eras Tour this week in South America. The two-time Super Bowl champ, 34, and big brother Jason teased the much-speculated-about romantic overture on the newest episode of their “New Heights” podcast. “Got anything you’re looking forward...
Dallas Cowboys sign former Steelers WR Martavis Bryant after loss to Eagles
Fresh off their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys have added about as intriguing of an offensive weapon as an NFL team can in November. According to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, former Steelers receiver Martavis Bryant is signing with the team after a workout earlier this week. The...
Cardinals’ Kyler Murray activated from PUP list, on track for return this week 
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals activated Kyler Murray from the physically unable to perform list Tuesday, opening the door for him to make his return from a knee injury against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The move was expected, but still significant, considering Murray has missed roughly 11 months...
Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz signing with Los Angeles Rams
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams are signing quarterback Carson Wentz, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. The source spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday because Wentz needed to pass a physical before the deal could be announced. Wentz has been...
Coach Mike Vrabel says rookie Will Levis taking over as the Titans starting QB
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday that rookie Will Levis will remain the Titans starting quarterback after two starts in place of injured veteran Ryan Tannehill. Vrabel announced the starting change and said he already had informed the Titans (3-5) earlier Tuesday. They visit Tampa Bay on...
Punt return sets tone as Chargers thump Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Derius Davis returned a punt 87 yards for a touchdown, Austin Ekeler ran for two scores, and Joey Bosa and Los Angeles’ defense stifled Zach Wilson and the New York Jets’ bumbling offense in the Chargers’ 27-6 victory Monday night. Justin Herbert didn’t have to do...
Burrow’s resurgence has 5-3 Bengals in playoff race again
CINCINNATI — The first eight games of the season brought panic, disappointment, bewilderment, hope and elation for the Cincinnati Bengals and their fans. Often, it was a combination of all those things. At the center of all that, as usual, was superstar quarterback Joe Burrow. His play usually dictates the...
Ravens on a roll — along with rest of AFC North 
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — In his own tongue-in-cheek way, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh gave the rest of the AFC North his respect as the Ravens head into a couple of key divisional matchups these next two weeks. “It’s really awesome that we have such a great division, and I’d be...
Analysis: Deshaun Watson’s solid game in return brightens outlook for Browns 
CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson unbuckled the chin strap and pulled off his orange helmet. He headed to Cleveland’s sideline, where he watched the final minutes of Sunday’s game. For the first time in weeks, this was a positive development. Watson’s return to the field was just what the Browns (5-3)...
Vikings lose RB Cam Akers for season to Achilles rupture
EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers ruptured his left Achilles tendon in another blow to a banged-up offense, a season-ending injury confirmed Monday by coach Kevin O’Connell. Akers was hurt Sunday in the win at Atlanta, when he had eight carries for 25 yards. Acquired Sept. 20...
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones out for the season with torn ACL
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is going to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, marking the second time in three years he’s been sidelined by an injury. Jones had an MRI on Monday that showed the season-ending...
Browns LT Jedrick Wills Jr. placed on IR with right knee injury
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns starting left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. dodged a season-ending knee injury but will miss at least four weeks after being hurt in Sunday’s win over Arizona. The Browns already lost star running back Nick Chubb and right tackle Jack Conklin for the year with knee injuries...
Joe Burrow passes for 348 yards, 2 TDs, Bengals’ defense clamps down in win over Bills
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals showed a national TV audience on Sunday night they are still serious AFC playoff contenders. The Bengals were all but counted out after starting the season with two losses and falling to 1-3 on Oct. 1. But four straight wins have pulled them back up...
Ravens rout Seahawks behind defense and Keaton Mitchell’s big day
BALTIMORE — Keaton Mitchell ran for 138 yards and his first NFL touchdown, Odell Beckham Jr. scored for the first time since the Super Bowl two seasons ago and the Baltimore Ravens routed another first-place team, beating the Seattle Seahawks, 37-3, on Sunday. Gus Edwards ran for two touchdowns for...
NFL Week 9: Stroud throws for 470 yards, 5 TDs, connects with Dell late to lift Texans over Bucs 
HOUSTON — Rookie C.J. Stroud threw for 470 yards and five touchdowns, and his 15-yard touchdown pass to Tank Dell with 6 seconds remaining lifted the Houston Texans to a 39-37 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday in a wild back-and-forth game. Baker Mayfield put the Buccaneers on top...
Deshaun Watson throws 2 TD passes in return from shoulder injury, Browns demolish Cardinals 27-0
CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes — one bouncing off an Arizona helmet — in his second start for Cleveland in five weeks because of a shoulder injury, and the Browns held the Cardinals to 58 yards in a 27-0 win Sunday. It was Cleveland’s first shutout since...
Damar Hamlin launches Cincinnati scholarship program to honor the 10 who saved his life 
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is honoring the medical team that helped save his life by launching a scholarship program for Cincinnati youths on Sunday. Hamlin’s charitable foundation, Chasing M’s, will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to 10 individuals from the area’s under-served communities for each of...
Chiefs want to be ‘world’s team’ by going global with star power and Super Bowl success
FRANKFURT, Germany — Patrick Mahomes circled the Frankfurt game on his calendar when the NFL schedule was announced. “It’s really cool just to be on this stage, the world stage, in Germany,” the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback said Friday. “I’m excited to be able to play out here.” The Chiefs...
Montez Sweat reportedly agrees to 4-year, $98 million extension with Bears
CHICAGO — Ryan Poles was unflinching in his confidence Montez Sweat would be part of the future of the Chicago Bears, and a new deal for the defensive end materialized quickly. The Bears have finalized a contract extension for the 27-year-old Sweat, NFL Media reported, ensuring he will be much...
Berlin in the mix to host NFL game as league eyes future in Germany
FRANKFURT, Germany — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says Berlin has shown “a lot of interest” in hosting a game as the league plans to extend its agreement to play in Germany beyond 2025. “Düsseldorf, Berlin — there’s been a lot of interest there — so I think they’re all possibilities,...
Browns QB Deshaun Watson to start versus Cardinals
BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson is going to try again. The Cleveland’ Browns quarterback, who was sidelined for all but 12 plays in four October games with a curious and confusing right shoulder injury, will start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, coach Kevin Stefanski said following Friday’s practice. Watson has...
Analysis: After loss to Steelers, time for Titans to make rookie QB Will Levis permanent starter 
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans reach the halfway point of the NFL season unable to win away from home or close out tight games. One thing is clear: Rookie Will Levis has shown enough in his first two NFL starts to be their quarterback because he gives the Titans...
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce won’t say if Taylor Swift will attend Sunday’s game in Germany 
FRANKFURT, Germany — Travis Kelce declined to discuss Taylor Swift’s status for Sunday’s game in Germany — and their status as a couple. The Chiefs tight end spoke Friday at a news conference but wouldn’t say whether the pop star plans to attend the game against the Miami Dolphins at...


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