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FILE - Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris watches players prepare for an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Morris is facing the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday just over one season after he led them for 11 games as their interim head coach. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Defensive coordinators play big role in Rams-49ers rivalry

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FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during warm-ups before the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney will miss Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after injuring his right ankle during Sunday's 31-30 loss to the New York Jets. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Browns missing starting DEs Cowney, Garrett against Falcons

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FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) walks on the field during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sept. 22, 2022, in Cleveland. Garrett was released from a hospital late Monday, Sept. 26, after he was injured when he rolled over his Porsche while driving on a rural road following practice. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns star Garrett not playing vs Falcons after car wreck

By Tom Withers Oct. 01, 2022 12:39 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield passes under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Browns' Garrett: Crash a 'wake-up' call, grateful to survive

By Tom Withers Sep. 30, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

This Date in Sports, Roger Maris hits his 61st home run

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 1 1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer, Deacon...

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, left, grabs the jersey of Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Seahawks' DK Metcalf not impressed by Lions CB Jeff Okudah

By Larry Lage Sep. 29, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) looks to throw a pass against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Banged-up Chargers look to snap skid against winless Texans

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Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Banged-up Chargers look to end skid against winless Texans

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 29, 2022 01:54 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady thorws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Buccaneers look to get offense back on track against Chiefs

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 01:21 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Falcons brace for visit from Chubb, ground-pounding Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 01:15 PM EDT

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 30-Oct. 6

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 30 1916 — The Boston Braves snap the 26-game winning streak of the New York Giants with an 8-3 victory in the second game of a doubleheader. ...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Sept. 30-Oct. 6

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in Newport, R.I. ...

FILE - Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs on his way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. Falcons coach Arthur Smith knows what to expect from a Cleveland Browns offense which revolves around Nick Chubb's powerful runs. Smith wants his Falcons' attack led by running back Cordarrelle Patterson to mash back. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, FIle)
Chubb, Browns face 'heavyweight' run test against Falcons

By Charles Odum Sep. 29, 2022 09:52 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Rasul Douglas reacts after a failed two-point conversion attempt by Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Packers won 14-12. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Packers proving they can win by relying on their defense

By Steve Megargee Sep. 28, 2022 08:32 PM EDT

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) runs for a gain against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 4

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 28, 2022 04:19 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Cleveland. The Browns defensive star stayed home to rest and recover from multiple injuries suffered in a frightening car crash as his status for Cleveland's game on Sunday in Atlanta remains in doubt. Garrett was not at the team's facility Wednesday, Sept.28, 2022, two days after the All-Pro rolled over his Porsche in a single-car accident on a rural road near home. He suffered a sprained shoulder, strained biceps, cuts and bruises in the wreck. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' Garrett rests from crash, status vs Falcons unclear

By Tom Withers Sep. 28, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. Now, more focused, stronger and driven like never before to push himself beyond what he thought possible as he reaches a pivotal point in his NFL career, Garrett has his sights on a new target. He's seeking greatness. Iconic greatness. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Browns' star Garrett suffers sprain, banged up in car crash

By Tom Withers Sep. 27, 2022 12:15 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, center right, looks on as players are asked to vacate the field as part of a security timeout during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Frustration growing after Seahawks stumble on defense

By Tim Booth Sep. 26, 2022 08:01 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts hauls in a pass as Seattle Seahawks safety Josh Jones defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Patterson again proves he's the Falcons lead running back

By Charles Odum Sep. 26, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, above, makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seahawks hurt themselves by playing safe in loss to Falcons

By Tim Booth Sep. 25, 2022 09:54 PM EDT