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CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson was nowhere near the field Sunday as the Cleveland Browns stumbled their way to another defeat, and yet the much-maligned quarterback’s presence could be felt in every corner of Huntington Bank Field.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — At the very least, the Jacksonville Jaguars need to scrap the script. It’s clearly not working considering the Jaguars (2-7) have managed just a field goal in nine game-opening drives.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — After a somewhat shaky first half of the season for the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, they are hoping to follow a similar pattern to the past two seasons.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday, the day after a loss at last-place Carolina extended the Saints' losing streak to seven games — its longest since 1999, a person with knowledge of the move said.

ATLANTA (AP) — Trailing by only four points early in the second half, the Dallas Cowboys failed on a huge gamble — a fake punt from their 38. The play changed the outlook for the Cowboys' comeback attempt the remainder of the game.

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts made their midseason quarterback switch to Joe Flacco from Anthony Richardson with a sole focus on the present, turning to the steady hand and still-strong arm of a 17-year veteran for their best chance to ca

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The slumping Raiders fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy as part of an offensive coaching staff shakeup Sunday night, less than a year after Las Vegas hired him.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Wherever this strong start to the season winds up leading the Minnesota Vikings , it's clear that belief and resilience will be responsible for a significant measure of their success.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns to finish with a perfect passer rating, Derrick Henry surpassed a few more rushing milestones, and the Baltimore Ravens had little difficulty with Denver’s defense in a 41-10 vic