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Jets' 'embarrassed' defense out to prove its woes against the running game will be fixed in a hurry
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jermaine Johnson and the rest of the New York Jets' defense were stunned, frustrated and angry. The San Francisco 49ers had just run all over them, rolling up 180 yards on the ground in the season opener Monday night. And Christian McCaffrey didn't even...
Analysis: Running backs proved their value in Week 1
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Paying running backs paid off in Week 1 for teams across the NFL. Saquon Barkley, Joe Mixon and J.K. Dobbins proved for one game they were...
Running back Dalvin Cook set to join Cowboys' practice squad after agreeing to contract
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and running back Dalvin Cook agreed on a contract Wednesday, giving the club another option at a position in flux even with the return of two-time rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott. Cook, who will start his Dallas tenure on the practice squad,...
The Titans look to stay healthy, get back to winning with new coach in Brian Callahan
TENNESSEE TITANS (6-11) EXPECTATIONS: Controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk made it very clear she wants to win, firing coach Mike Vrabel after six seasons despite two AFC South titles after losing 18 of his final 24 games. She switched from a coach with a defensive background to an...
Jim Harbaugh has best track record of 8 new head coaches but Morris has better shot at playoffs
At least one NFL team with a new coach has reached the playoffs every year since the 2006 season. DeMeco Ryans took over in Houston last year and led the Texans from worst to first in the AFC South. With AP Offensive Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud and Defensive Rookie of the Year...
Titans offense has 'back and forth' day at training camp
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans offense had an up and down day at training camp on Saturday. Highlights included a deep throw for a touchdown in the pass defense period where Will Levis hit Tony Pollard coming out of the backfield. Lowlights for the offense came in the...
NFL running backs in new places could struggle to match the production they had with original teams
Saquon Barkley’s move from one NFC East team to another gives Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni the opportunity to deliver a stinging response whenever a rival fan shouts “Go Giants” at him. “I typically let it go,” Sirianni said. "But if the guy gets me good enough,...
