Football (NFL)

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Given the lack of explosive offenses the Raiders have faced, how much credit should be given to what suddenly has become a shut-down defense is debatable.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Saquon Barkley was about to answer a question about the current touchdown drought for the New York Giants' offense when he stopped to verify the length of the dry spell.

SEATTLE (AP) — Until it was mentioned, Seattle’s Jamal Adams hadn’t considered that more than a year had passed since he last played a game inside his home stadium.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams all missed practice for the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday and their status for this week's game against Minnesota is in doubt.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The surest path to the playoffs is a division championship, which isn’t a far-fetched goal if you’re part of the less-than-imposing NFC South.

DENVER (AP) — Russell Wilson and Jordan Love are the latest examples of how quickly quarterbacks can go from sizzle to fizzle in the NFL.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh jogged off the field with a huge smile, spotted general manager Joe Douglas pumping his fists on the sideline and the New York Jets coach jumped into his arms.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Adam Thielen is proving he has plenty of gas left in the tank. Through six games for the Carolina Panthers, the 33-year-old wide receiver has 49 catches for 509 yards and four touchdowns.

CINCINNATI (AP) — After winning the AFC North in consecutive seasons and returning most of their starters, the Cincinnati Bengals were expected to make a deep run into the playoffs.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey was watching on TV nine months ago when Brett Maher, his predecessor, missed four consecutive extra points in a playoff game.