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Analysis: McManus, Barkley, Payton, Wilson and Chubb all relish returns in Week 7, Adams not so much
Brandon McManus celebrated his game-winning field goal and his return to the NFL by doing — what else? — the Lambeau Leap. Or maybe we should call it the Lambeau Lift. “I definitely need to work on my hops," said McManus, who needed help from fans pulling and teammates pushing...
Buccaneers lose top receivers Evans and Godwin to injury in double-digit loss to Ravens
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The sight of Mike Evans stretched out on the ground in the back of the end zone, then limping off with a hamstring injury was bad enough. When Tampa Bay’s other top receiver, Chris Godwin, went down in the closing minute of a 41-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, an already...
Chargers rue missed opportunities in disappointing 17-15 loss to Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Justin Herbert threw for more than 300 yards, the defense held its ground outside of a few key plays and kicker Cameron Dicker had a perfect night. The combination should have been enough for the Los Angeles Chargers to win, yet they found a way to leave the...
Murray runs for a TD, leads Cardinals to game-winning FG and 17-15 win over Chargers
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona's Kyler Murray rolled out to his left before turning on the jets, beating a Chargers defender to the sideline and then coasting for a spectacular 44-yard touchdown, casually holding the ball with one hand like it was a backyard game. Cardinals coach...
Lamar Jackson throws for 281 yards, 5 TDs to lead streaking Ravens to 41-31 victory over Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lamar Jackson, who may be playing the best football of his career, made it look easy. The two-time MVP threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns Monday night, helping the Baltimore Ravens overcome an early double-digit deficit and extend their winning streak to...
Packers keep winning even as turnovers hamper their offense
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — After taking advantage of turnovers for the first third of the season, the Green Bay Packers are now getting a little too careless with the ball. The Packers (5-2) committed three turnovers and didn’t get a single takeaway Sunday in their 24-22 victory over...
EXPLAINER: What are the soft-shell helmet Guardian Caps that Tua Tagovailoa says he won't wear?
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Guardian Caps are soft, protective helmet covers that the NFL authorized players to wear during games this season in an effort to reduce head injuries. Several players have worn them over the first seven weeks, though Tua Tagovailoa, like most NFL...
Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell expected to be out 4 to 6 weeks with a broken thumb, AP source says
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell is expected to be out four to six weeks with a broken thumb, a person close to the situation said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Raiders had not made an...
Deshaun Watson's season is ended by a ruptured Achilles tendon. Browns say QB will have surgery
CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson won't finish the season as Cleveland's starting quarterback for the second straight year. He's injured again, and the Browns have new problems. Watson ruptured his right Achilles tendon in the first half of Sunday's loss to Cincinnati,...
Brandon Aiyuk's injury is the latest blow to the 49ers playmaker group
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The strength of the San Francisco 49ers' offense the past few seasons has been the number of dynamic playmakers that makes it nearly impossible to stop every option. A string of injuries has changed that equation and left the 49ers with few proven options...
