Goodell: NFL watching as authorities probe assault allegation by Raiders assistant coach

LYNDHURST, N.J. — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is watching as authorities investigate allegations that Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable assaulted one of his assistants.

Redskins hire consultant Lewis to be ‘fresh set of eyes’ _ but ‘not a threat at all’ to Zorn

WASHINGTON — Their offense languishing, unable to make much headway even against the NFL’s worst defenses, the Washington Redskins called in some help Tuesday for coach Jim Zorn.

Redskins hire veteran NFL assistant Sherman Lewis to aid offense, ‘not a threat’ to Zorn

ASHBURN, Va. — The scoring-challenged Washington Redskins have added longtime NFL assistant Sherman Lewis to their staff as an offensive consultant.

With Oklahoma’s national title hopes fading, QB Bradford still hoping to return this season

NORMAN, Okla. — Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford may or may not play against Baylor this Saturday with that injured right shoulder. But he has no regrets that he decided to come back to Oklahoma and pursue a national title instead of heading to the NFL early.

Up, down, up, down: Pac-10 teams ride an emotional rollercoaster

Every week, Pac-10 teams climb aboard an emotional rollercoaster, buckle themselves in and hang on tight.

Rush Limbaugh and Blues owner join up in bid for St. Louis Rams, one of NFL’s worst teams

ST. LOUIS — The lowly Rams have someone who loves them.

WALKER ON FOOTBALL: Roster moves, mistakes part of Titans’ surprising 0-4 start

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jeff Fisher tried to joke when asked if his Tennessee Titans had trouble fixing the mistakes that cost them their first three games.

NFL investigating accusations Browns receiver Braylon Edwards punched man outside nightclub

CLEVELAND — The NFL is investigating whether Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards violated the league’s conduct policy following accusations he assaulted a man outside a nightclub.

Rush Limbaugh, Blues owner Dave Checketts join up in bid for St. Louis Rams

ST. LOUIS — The lowly Rams have someone who loves them.

Running back Jerious Norwood calls concussions ‘a serious deal’ as he returns to Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Jerious Norwood is running out of locker space.

Brett Favre takes it to his former team, throws 3 TDs in Vikings’ 30-23 victory over Packers

MINNEAPOLIS — Brett Favre was clearly uncomfortable this week with all the attention on this reunion, trying to downplay the significance of playing the Green Bay Packers and stumbling through denials that his main motivation to unretire last year was revenge.

49ers rank among top teams but still trying to ignite offense

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have taken early command of first place in the NFC West despite an offense that ranks among the worst in the NFL.

Favre takes it to his former team, throws 3 TDs in 30-23 Vikings victory over Packers

MINNEAPOLIS — Brett Favre proved to the Green Bay Packers he has plenty of fire left inside, and in his right arm.

Both quarterbacks have struggled running offense for winless Rams

ST. LOUIS — One thing the St. Louis Rams do not have is a quarterback controversy. They’ve been shut out twice — once with Marc Bulger taking the snaps and again on Sunday with Kyle Boller getting the start.

Jets LB Calvin Pace back with team after serving 4-game suspension

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Calvin Pace is eager to finally get his season started.

Fisher: Sticking with Collins, who won 13 games in 2008, over Young at QB despite 0-4 start

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The messages are flying on Facebook and Twitter. Fans are calling for change on talk radio. Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher isn’t budging.

From bad to worse: Struggling Raiders offense now must deal with knee injury to McFadden

ALAMEDA, Calif. — Add yet another low to a long list of them for the Oakland Raiders during a seven-year run of losing.

Napa police forward investigation into alleged Raiders coach assault to DA’s office

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Napa police have finished their investigation into allegations that Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable assaulted one of his assistants and forwarded the case to county prosecutors.

Coach ‘Crazy’: Mora remains optimistic Seahawks’ season is about to change

RENTON, Wash. — Maybe it’s the Seahawks’ unending string of injuries. Or their chronic misplays on defense. Or the penalties and mistakes on a depleted offense.

Lions say QB Matthew Stafford is day to day after he twisted right knee against Bears

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions are publicly holding out hope Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, might be healthy enough to play the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Giants QB Eli Manning has inflamed right foot _ plantar fasciitis

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Eli Manning is going to have to play in pain if he wants to continue as the New York Giants quarterback.

Ryan, Jets back to work after falling from ranks of unbeaten in New Orleans

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Rex Ryan sidled over to Mark Sanchez on the New York Jets’ flight home from New Orleans and offered some perspective for the rookie quarterback.

Arizona’s Rodgers-Cromartie struggling in second pro season

TEMPE, Ariz. — Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie walked off the practice field Monday with his right index finger in a brace.

Mendenhall runs over Chargers a week after Steelers won’t give him the ball.

PITTSBURGH — They gave Rashard Mendenhall a new blocker, and the opportunity to redeem himself following one of the most embarrassing weeks by any Pittsburgh Steelers running back.

Singletary says he would still like to have Crabtree play for 49ers this season

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Mike Singletary said Monday that the San Francisco 49ers would still like to have first-round draft pick Michael Crabtree play for the team this season.

Texans team doctor hasn’t confirmed any more swine flu cases on team

HOUSTON — Only one of three Houston Texans ill this weekend was suffering from flu-like symptoms, and the team doctor didn’t call it swine flu.

Giants QB Eli Manning having MRI on right leg

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants fans seemingly can exhale.

Last-minute Bengals convert late 4th down to slip past Browns for 23-20 victory in overtime

The Cincinnati Bengals were involved in yet another nail-biter — and it’s a trend quarterback Carson Palmer would like to see end soon.

NFL Today, Week 4

Green Bay at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. EDT). Brett Favre faces his former team for the first time since being traded from the Packers to the New York Jets last year to cap a bitter divorce. He retired after last season, only to return again to play for the Packers’ biggest rival.

Person familiar with Pennington’s operation says he could return next season

MIAMI — Chad Pennington’s shoulder surgery was less extensive than feared, and the Miami Dolphins quarterback should be able to play next season if he so chooses, a person familiar with the results of the operation told The Associated Press on Sunday.

Undefeated Saints force QB Mark Sanchez into 4 turnovers in 24-10 victory over Jets

NEW ORLEANS — A vastly improved defense with a penchant for big plays has the New Orleans Saints undefeated through four games for the first time since 1993.

Undefeated Saints force Sanchez into 4 turnovers in 24-10 victory over Jets

NEW ORLEANS — A vastly improved defense with a penchant for big plays has the New Orleans Saints undefeated through four games for the first time since 1993.

49ers score in all ways to beat winless Rams: offense, defense, special teams

SAN FRANCISCO — Coach Mike Singletary delivered another one of his motivational halftime speeches and the San Francisco 49ers woke up in a hurry.

Dolphins control ball for 37 minutes to steamroll Bills for 1st win 38-10

MIAMI — Terrell Owens made three catches Sunday — not great, but not bad considering his team seldom had the ball.

Saints force Sanchez into 4 turnovers in 24-10 victory over Jets

NEW ORLEANS — A vastly improved defense with a penchant for big plays has the New Orleans Saints undefeated through four games for the first time since 1993.