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When the Eagles were 3-0, the schedule called for a bye. They havent won since.Into Philadelphia on Sunday come the Minnesota Vikings, the NFLs only unbeaten team. They are coming off a bye.I think its 0-0 now, and we start a new season, says Mike Zimmer , coach of the 5-0 Vikings. You just forget about what has happened in the past, and we start moving on. So, now its, for us, I think its an 11-game season, and well see where were at then.Where they are at now is the Linc, and the Eagles have looked weak in dropping to 3-2. They were particularly unsightly last week at Washington.But they are 2-0 at home. Among their biggest challenges is slowing down a guy named Sam Bradford, who until just before the regular season was their starting quarterback. Then he was dealt to Minnesota, where he has been superb.I think its been a win-win, honestly, Eagles coach Doug Pederson says. In our case, our first-round (and) second overall pick (Carson Wentz) getting a chance to play this early; getting his feet wet, learning, putting us in a great spot. ... Hes played a lot of football. Hes getting better every week.And from their standpoint, they got a good quarterback. He went to a playoff-caliber football team with a tremendous defense.The action began Thursday night with Aaron Rodgers throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns in Green Bays 26-10 home victory over Chicago.Rodgers was 39 of 56, setting a franchise record for completions in a game. The Packers are 4-2.The Bears (1-6) lost quarterback Brian Hoyer to a broken left arm in the second quarter. With Jay Cutler already out with a right thumb injury, Chicago turned to third-stringer Matt Barkley.Off this week are Dallas (5-1 ) and Carolina (1-5).----Seattle (4-1) at Arizona (3-3)A Seahawks victory gives them solid control of the NFC West. Their offense has been hit or miss with a revamped offensive line and trying to find a running game -- where are you, Beast Mode? The defense has been primed, ranking first overall.The Cardinals have lost all three home games against Seattle under Bruce Arians, outscored 105-34.It doesnt matter if its on the road or at home, weve got to beat them, Arians says. If were going to win the division, weve got to beat them.----New England (5-1) at Pittsburgh (4-2)Boy, did this matchup have some spice. Then Ben Roethlisberger damaged his knee, and suddenly this takes on the look of another Patriots romp -- particularly if the Steel Curtain that was ripped apart by Miami doesnt mend itself quickly.A lot of people came in a lot more focused, says Steelers running back LeVeon Bell, who will need to step up with Roethlisberger sidelined. Not to say we werent focused last week, but I think losing the game the way we did, in the fashion that we did, kind of opened peoples eyes and let them know that you can get beat on any given week, no matter the team youre playing.----Houston (4-2) at Denver (4-2), Monday nightBrock Osweiler took the money and passed, heading from the Broncos to the Texans for $72 million. He returns to the Mile High City, where he shouldnt expect a kind reception from the fans.Nor from the Broncos, who are in a nasty mood after dropping two straight. They still have a defense that can be dominant, and the Texans have been among the most inconsistent teams in the league, despite their record.With J.J. Watt gone for the season, Houston is getting solid work from 2014 top overall pick DE Jadeveon Clowney, whos tied for the NFL lead with eight tackles for loss.----Washington (4-2) at Detroit (3-3)Washington goes for its fifth straight win and has not opened a season with three consecutive road victories since 1999. But the Lions have won three straight against the Redskins.To beat the Redskins, Detroit might need a quick start: Washingtons defense has not given up a TD after halftime during the winning streak.It might come as a surprise that when Lions QB Matthew Stafford makes his 100th career start, he will top the NFL list in completions, yards passing and 350-yard passing games among NFL players in their first 100.----Buffalo (4-2) at Miami (2-4)After the Dolphins pulled off a stunner in beating Pittsburgh, South Floridians tended to shrug. A win over the hot Bills, who have taken four in a row, might get folks down there a bit excited.The matchup, though, doesnt favor Miami. Yes, Buffalos top-ranked running game might be without LeSean McCoy (hamstring), but the Dolphins rank ahead of only San Francisco defending the rush. Theres no truth to the rumor Thurman Thomas will line up in the backfield for the Bills.----San Diego (2-4) at Atlanta (4-2)After winning at Denver and perhaps getting robbed on a late non-penalty call in Seattle, the Falcons have proven they are for real. They also are 8-1 against San Diego and rank first in total offense.The Chargers have lost an incredible 10 fumbles so far, and thats a recipe for failure. They also have struggled in the late portions of games.----New York Giants (3-3) vs. Los Angeles (3-3) at LondonAnother morning game across the pond, with the Rams having gone to Detroit last week, then directly to London. Meanwhile, the Giants were breaking a three-game slide at home.The NFL is trying a first by playing at Twickenham, a polo ground. New York took part in another first, beating Miami in its previous trip to London in 2007 -- the first regular-season game outside North America.While the Giants could be without star receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who comes off a hip pointer, the Rams need to get last years Offensive Rookie of the Year, running back Todd Gurley, back to that form.----New Orleans (2-3) at Kansas City (3-2)Though they hardly play, 10 times in all, this is one of the NFLs better series. All of the games have been decided by 10 points or fewer.Drew Brees needs one more 300-yard aerial show to reach 100, but getting it against the ball-hawking Chiefs who lead the AFC in takeaways (12) and interceptions (9) wont be easy. Watch for the matchup between Saints receiver Brandin Cooks, averaging 17.1 yards per catch, and 2015 Defensive Rookie of the Year Marcus Peters, who has a league-best five picks and 13 overall in 21 career regular-season games. Peters is tied for the NFL lead with 35 passes defended.----Oakland (4-2) at Jacksonville (2-3)Welcome back, Jack.Raiders coach Jack Del Rio spent nine seasons in Jacksonville, leading the franchise to three winning seasons (2004, 2005, 2007) and two playoff appearances. The Raiders havent won in Florida since beating Tampa Bay in 2008 and are 0-2 at EverBank Field. But they have won all three road games this season.The Jaguars seek a third consecutive victory in their only home game in a seven-week stretch. They did host Indianapolis in London, though.----Baltimore (3-3) at New York Jets (1-5)Talk about punishing a team. The Ravens lost a last-minute decision at the Meadowlands to the Giants last week. Guess where they are on Sunday. Makes it tough to forget that defeat.Then again, the Jets are among the leagues most disappointing teams and their offense has become more invisible than Baltimores, which is saying something. Hard to believe Geno Smith replacing Ryan Fitzpatrick at QB is the answer.----Indianapolis (2-4) at Tennessee (3-3)The Colts lead the lopsided series 29-14, have won nine straight and 14 of the past 15 meetings. Now they must figure out how to protect Andrew Luck (NFL-high 23 sacks) and stop so many games from being shootouts. Indy has scored the most points of any AFC South team and allowed the most in the division.A third successive victory for Tennessee, which hasnt happened since early in 2011, stamps it as a legitimate contender in the division. Indy has the 30th-ranked defense and the Titans can really run the ball.----Cleveland (0-6) at Cincinnati (2-4)Remember when this was the Battle of Ohio? Now its more like a pillow fight.And only one team is carrying any ammo. The Bengals have won the past three in this series by scores of 30-0, 31-10 and 37-3.One player to watch after the whistle blows is Cincinnati LB Vontaze Burfict. He was fined $75,000 for stepping on Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount after Blount scored a TD last Sunday. Burfict was suspended for the opening three games this season for egregious hits.----Tampa Bay (2-3) at San Francisco (1-5)The Bucs come off a bye having lost veteran WR Vincent Jackson to injury and uncertain if star running back Doug Martin is ready to return after a setback. But Jacquizz Rodgers set career highs with 30 carries for 101 yards in Tampas last game vs. Carolina.San Francisco has lost five straight and has not dropped six in a row since 2008.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Roquan Smith Womens Jersey . LOUIS -- Cardinals cleanup hitter Allen Craig says hes recovered from a foot injury and ready to be put on St. Richard Dent Jersey .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. http://www.bearsrookiestore.com/Bears-Akiem-Hicks-Jersey/ . The recently retired Stern was elected Friday to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and will be enshrined with the class of 2014 on Aug. Mike Ditka Bears Jersey . Despite dominating possession, Schalke needed an own goal from Nicolas Hoefler for the breakthrough a minute before the interval. The Freiburg midfielder misjudged Jefferson Farfans corner and bundled the ball into his own net. Akiem Hicks Jersey . There are surprises among the Vezina candidates, but most of the others are standard top-tier performers, even if the two Hart Trophy runners-ups have never been quite as good as they have been through the first half of the season. CHICAGO -- A month ago, Carlos Rodon was deep into a disappointing season. However, the 23-year-old left-hander now is in the midst of a major turnaround.Rodon pitched into the seventh inning, Justin Morneau had a two-run single and Melky Cabrera drove in a run and scored twice to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.Rodon (5-8) allowed the run and five hits in six-plus innings to go 3-0 with a 1.47 ERA in his last five starts.You could say the beginning of the year wasnt too good, he said, but its all about how you finish.Jose Abreu also drove in a run to help Chicago, which took three of four in the series and has won six of eight.Robinson Cano hit a solo homer, his 30th, and Kyle Seager had three hits for the Mariners.We just didnt get much going offensively, Seattle manager Scott Servais said. Youve got to get hits with runners in scoring position. It was a tight game. We just didnt get the big hits at the end.Rodon got a big boost from the Chicago bullpen on that end. Chris Beck and Dan Jennings worked out a jam in the seventh, Nate Jones pitched a 1-2-3 eighth and David Robertson got the last three outs for his 33rd save in 39 chances.Chicago center fielder Adam Eaton left the game due to a bruised forearm in the fifth -- an inning after being hit by a pitch. X-rays were negative and he is listed as day-to-day.Seattle starter Taijuan Walker (4-9) allowed four runs on four hits in 7 1/3 innings. He also hit three batters.Walker was perfect through three innings, but then started the fourth by hitting Eaton. One out later, Cabrera doubled to put runners on second and third. Abreu was hit by a pitch to load the bases and Morneau followed with a single to left for a 2-0 lead.Seattle got a run back in the sixth on Canos solo shot.Rodon was lifted in the seventh after giving up hits to Seager and Franklin Gutierrez to start the inning. Catcher Mike Zunino then tried to advance the runners with a sacrifice bunt against Beck, but thhird baseman Todd Frazier fielded the bunt and fired to second base for the force out.ddddddddddddThat play proved crucial when Jennings induced pinch-hitter Adam Lind to ground into an inning-ending double play.He got me that win right there, Dan Jennings, Rodon said.Chicago added a two runs in the eighth on an RBI triple by Cabrera and a sacrifice fly by Abreu to ensure Rodons win.Hes fun to watch, Jennings said of Rodon. Hes got incredible stuff. Hes going to be as good as he wants to be. He is growing and he is learning. His potential is unlimited.30-HR CLUBCano reached 30 homers for the second time in his career. He had 33 in 2009.Hes had a phenomenal year, really from the get-go, from the opening series of the season all the way through, Servais said. Hes been the constant in our lineup. Even when it doesnt look like hes swinging the bat that well, he does have a knack for finding holes and getting hits and keeping it going.TRAINERS ROOMMariners: 3B Seager (bruised right foot) was in the lineup for a second straight day after missing the previous three games. He looked fine, Servais said. Is he 100 percent? Probably not.White Sox: The return of 2B Brett Lawrie (left hamstring) remains uncertain. Hes cleared medically, but is experiencing discomfort. He still feels like theres something there, manager Robin Ventura ... RHP Miguel Gonzalez (groin) is expected to make a rehab start this week after throwing a simulated game on Saturday.UP NEXTMariners: RHP Hisashi Iwakuma (14-9, 3.81 ERA), whos gone at least seven innings in 12 of his 26 starts, faces RHP Yu Darvish (4-3, 2.91) Monday in the opener of a three-games series at Texas.White Sox: RHP James Shields (5-16, 5.98 ERA) looks to rebound Monday in the opener of a three-game series at Detroit after going 0-4 with a 13.95 ERA in last 5 starts. LHP Matt Boyd (5-2, 3.98) goes for the Tigers. ' ' '