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Raiders overcome windy, wintry weather to down Browns 
CLEVELAND — The whipping winds, snowy mix and winter-like weather didn’t stop the Las Vegas Raiders. The Browns didn’t offer much resistance either. Derek Carr threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow early in the fourth quarter, Daniel Carlson kicked three field goals in nasty conditions along Lake Erie...
NFL Week 8 roundup: Bills beat Patriots 24-21 on Cam Newton's late fumble 
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Backup defensive lineman Justin Zimmer punched the ball out of Cam Newton’s arms and the fumble was recovered by safety Dean Marlowe at the Buffalo 13 with 31 seconds remaining to secure the Bills’ 24-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. Zack Moss scored...
Bengals start fast, find combination to close out Titans 
CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow led the Cincinnati Bengals to another fast start Sunday. This time, the rookie quarterback even finished it off. After watching Giovani Bernard and Samaje Perine run for early scores, Burrows threw two fourth-quarter TD passes and closed it out with a time-consuming drive to seal the...
Former Quaker Valley standout Dane Jackson makes impact in NFL debut for Bills
Cornell graduate Dane Jackson played his high school football at Quaker Valley because the Raiders didn’t have a football team, and he continued his career at Pitt, where he became an impact player. Now, Jackson is playing on Sundays for the Buffalo Bills, and the former Quaker had himself a...
With Dalton out, Pine-Richland grad DiNucci set to start for Cowboys 
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys declared quarterback Andy Dalton out Saturday for their game in Philadelphia because of a concussion, clearing the way for rookie Ben DiNucci’s first start. DiNucci, a Pine-Richland graduate, will appear in prime time Sunday night against the Eagles (2-4-1) in his home state of...
Ravens All-Pro tackle Ronnie Stanley signs 5-year extension through 2025 
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Ravens All-Pro left tackle Ronnie Stanley signed a five-year extension that will keep him in Baltimore through the 2025 season. The Ravens picked up the fifth-year option of Stanley’s rookie contract in 2019, a deal slated to expire after this season before the extension announced by...
NFL Hall of Fame CB Herb Adderley dies at 81 
Herb Adderley, the Hall of Fame cornerback who joined the NFL as a running back and became part of a record six championship teams with the Packers and Cowboys, died at age 81. His death was confirmed on Twitter on Friday by cousin Nasir Adderley, a safety for the Los...
Atlanta finishes the job, beats Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This time, the Atlanta Falcons finished. Matt Ryan threw for 281 yards and ran for a touchdown, Younghoe Koo made four field goals and the Atlanta Falcons held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 25-17 on Thursday night behind a strong defensive performance to avoid a series...
Eric Reid says he rejected Washington's practice squad offer
Free agent safety Eric Reid told the Associated Press he declined an offer to join Washington’s practice squad. Washington (2-5) lost safety Landon Collins to a season-ending Achilles tendon injury in a win over Dallas on Sunday. Rookie Kamren Curl, a seventh-round pick, will replace him for now. “I just...
Carson Wentz playing more like Ol' Gunslinger Brett Favre
PHILADELPHIA — Carson Wentz is playing more like his favorite player this season. Wentz, who grew up rooting for Brett Favre, has turned into a younger version of the Ol’ Gunslinger in his fifth year with the Philadelphia Eagles. Just like Favre was in his two decades with the Packers,...
Dez Bryant joins Ravens practice squad after 2-year hiatus 
Former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant has moved one step closer to playing in the NFL again. The 31-year-old Bryant signed with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday and was assigned to the practice squad. Bryant last played in 2017, when he had 69 catches for 838 yards in his eighth and...
Rams defense dominates Bears
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Rams could tell Leonard Floyd was playing with an uncommon fury against his old team, and the rest of the Los Angeles defense followed his lead. By the time the Rams were done with the Chicago Bears on Monday night, Floyd had two sacks and the...
Injuries and strife plague Bengals' defense despite Burrow's strong play 
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Cincinnati Bengals defense is in disarray, on the field and off. Multiple injuries to key personnel and an inability to shut the door on teams are glaring reasons the Bengals keep losing close games and are stuck at 1-5-1 as another dismal season approaches the midway...
Latest loss reveals just how deep Patriots' problems run 
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Patriots were hoping the problems that surfaced during their Week 6 loss to Denver were an aberration, a momentary setback rooted in the outbreak of coronavirus in their locker room and the lack of practice time that followed. It turns out their issues might run much...
Rested Ravens gear up for showdown with unbeaten Steelers 
Coming off an unusual bye week that included daily covid-19 testing, a stay-safe directive and the addition of sack specialist Yannick Ngakoue, the Baltimore Ravens turned their attention toward Sunday’s AFC North showdown with the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. Baltimore’s bye came a week earlier than scheduled after the pandemic forced...
Browns take first steps without injured Odell Beckham 
CLEVELAND — The Browns finally had figured out how to best use Odell Beckham Jr.’s unique skills. They’re back at the drawing board now in Cleveland. Beckham won’t be a distraction or a weapon for quarterback Baker Mayfield for the rest of 2020 — at least. His season is over,...
Patriots QB Cam Newton responds to criticism of flashy attire: ‘Not changing the way I dress’
In the words of NFL Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, “If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good.” While that may be true, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, who dresses to impress, has not impressed many in recent weeks with his play...
Browns star Odell Beckham Jr. done for season with torn knee ligament
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will miss the rest of the season after tearing a knee ligament during Sunday’s 37-34 win at Cincinnati. Beckham’s second season in Cleveland ended when his left leg buckled while running to try and make a tackle after Baker...
Arizona knocks off undefeated Seattle with 37-34 OT victory
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The NFC West has a new challenger for the top that’s won three straight games. The Arizona Cardinals earned a few style points with the way they pulled off this prime-time thriller, too. Zane Gonzalez made a 48-yard field goal with 20 seconds left in overtime to...
NFL Week 7 roundup: Lions stun Falcons 23-22 after letting Atlanta score late TD 
ATLANTA — The Lions let the Falcons score a touchdown. It worked — and Atlanta found another stunning way to lose. Matthew Stafford connected with T.J. Hockenson on an 11-yard touchdown pass as time expired and Matt Prater booted a 48-yard extra point to give Detroit an improbable 23-22 victory...
Hurting Baker Mayfield, Browns score late, outduel Bengals
CINCINNATI — Baker Mayfield overcame a terrible start to throw for five touchdowns, including a 24-yard go-ahead score to Donovan Peoples-Jones with 15 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns outdueled the Cincinnati Bengals, 37-34, on Sunday. Nursing sore ribs, Mayfield started 0 for 5 — including an interception on his...
Late hit knocks out Dallas QB Andy Dalton; Pine-Richland's Ben DiNucci replaces him 
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton was knocked out of the game Sunday when he was hit late by Washington linebacker Jon Bostic. Former Pine-Richland High product Ben DiNucci emerged as the backup quarterback to replace Dalton. Dalton, who replaced starter Dak Prescott when he suffered a dislocated ankle and a...
Mark Madden's Hot Take: Antonio Brown hasn't changed but signing makes sense for Tampa Bay
Antonio Brown didn’t con the entire NFL. But he conned a few of its top quarterbacks. Brown “befriended” Tom Brady when the two played together briefly in New England. He “befriended” Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson during informal offseason workouts. He “befriended” Russell Wilson, causing Seattle’s QB to utter nonsense like “he’s...
AP source: Antonio Brown agrees to 1-year deal with Bucs
TAMPA, Fla. — Suspended receiver Antonio Brown has agreed to return to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year deal, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the contract had not been...
Former Steeler McLendon practices, will make Buccaneers debut against Raiders 
TAMPA, Fla. — Newly acquired defensive tackle Steve McLendon is ready to do his part to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers realize their potential. The 11th-year pro was acquired in a trade from the winless New York Jets last weekend. He practiced with his new team for the first time...


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