EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The wait for Saquon Barkley may finally be over for the New York Giants.The 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year was a full-go at practice Wednesday, increasing the likelihood he will play against the Arizona Cardinals (2-3-1) this weekend. It will be the first …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have signed tight ends Ben Watson and Eric Tomlinson and released quarterback Cody Kessler.New England announced the moves on Tuesday. Watson rejoins the team less than a week after being released. Tomlinson joins the Patriots after stints with the …

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield will have extra time to prepare for the unbeaten Patriots. He needs it.Cleveland's quarterback was limited during Tuesday's practice with a hip injury sustained on a scramble in the second half on Sunday against Seattle. Mayfield was hurt when he made a …

NEW YORK (AP) — Among the top teams in the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers stand out for one important reason: They are still unbeaten.The 49ers improved to 5-0 on the season after shutting down the Los Angeles Rams 20-7 last week. The Niners, who are one of four NFC teams with five wins, …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have placed fullback Jakob Johnson on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.The team announced the move on Monday. Johnson was injured during New England's 35-14 win over the Giants on Thursday. The 24-year-old appeared in four games with three starts. …

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The anemic and injury-plagued New York Giants' offense expects to get a little help when it plays the Arizona Cardinals this weekend in a game matching the first two quarterbacks taken in this year's NFL draft.Giants tight end Evan Engram was optimistic Monday …

The Seahawks were supposed to be continuing their retool this year, one season after their remake helped get them back into the playoffs. Instead, they have one of the NFL's best records.The Browns were pegged (hyped?) to be a budding powerhouse with all of the improvements in talent, plus the …

Coaches will deny until the end of their careers that when you play an opponent in the schedule doesn't matter.It's doubtful they truly believe it.When and where you face a team in the NFL makes a whole lot of difference.Weather, for example. Do you really want to be in Miami, Tampa or …

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Getting beaten by 21 points in a game filled with major mistakes might not be a reason for optimism for most teams.It is for the New York Giants (2-4) despite the refusal of players and coaches to admit it following a 35-14 loss to the Super Bowl champion New …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Try as he might, Tom Brady appeared to be a little stumped when he was asked the question that continues to hover over the Patriots following their latest victory.Has the offense been good enough this season?"We'll see," Brady said before pausing for a few seconds. …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Daniel Jones will have plenty to learn from in this one.The rookie quarterback threw three interceptions during an error-filled display by the New York Giants, who took advantage of some New England mistakes to stay close for three quarters before losing to the …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Under coach Bill Belichick, the Patriots have made a habit of besting young quarterbacks.They can add Giants rookie Daniel Jones to that list.Tom Brady had two touchdown runs and moved ahead of Peyton Manning for second place on the NFL's all-time passing yards list …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots receiver Josh Gordon left Thursday night's game against the New York Giants after twisting his knee awkwardly in the second quarter while trying to make a tackle.He did not return.Gordon was trying to bring down Markus Golden just before the end …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New York Giants will face the Patriots' top-ranked defense in their Thursday night matchup without three of their top playmakers.Running back Saquon Barkley will miss his third straight game because of a sprained right ankle. Tight end and leading receiver Evan …

ATLANTA (AP) — At this point, Atlanta sports fans should be numb to the disappointment.They've been through it so many times.Yet, somehow, this city's teams keep finding ways to take the misery index to new heights.A 10-spot in the very first inning?Can you believe it?Returning home with …

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The heavily underdog New York Giants are going to be without their top two running backs and their two leading receivers against the New England Patriots.Coach Pat Shurmur announced Wednesday running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) and Wayne Gallman (concussion), …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Few quarterbacks have outdueled Tom Brady and the New England Patriots the way Eli Manning has during his career.Twice Manning has been under center to help the Giants lead fourth-quarter comebacks in the Super Bowl over New England.In 2007, Manning spoiled the …

NY GIANTS (2-3) at NEW ENGLAND (5-0)Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, FOX, NFL Network, Amazon PrimeOPENING LINE — Patriots by 15 1/2RECORD VS. SPREAD — New England 3-2; New York 2-3SERIES RECORD — Patriots lead 8-4LAST MEETING — Patriots beat Giants 27-26, Nov. 15, 2015LAST WEEK …

If there's one team and one quarterback that the New England Patriots might worry about, it's Eli Manning.On Thursday night, the two-time Super Bowl MVP — bringing down the Patriots both times — will be in Gillette Stadium with the New York Giants. He'll also be on the sideline.The …

Fox Sports has hired Rob Gronkowski as an NFL analyst. The network announced on Tuesday that the former New England Patriots tight end will make his debut during Thursday night's pregame show before the Patriots-New York Giants game.Gronkowski retired at the end of last season after winning his …