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PITTSBURGH -- Lawrence Timmons spent a portion of last Sunday in a Philadelphia hospital trying not to freak out about a puncture wound to the shin the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker suffered early in an ugly loss to the Eagles.He might be one of the healthier starters on a defense forced to bounce back from a toothless performance littered with breakdowns both mental and physical.Timmons practiced on Thursday and joked the blood that soaked through his sock looked like something out of a cheap horror movie.What happened on the field without Timmons wasnt quite so funny in a 31-point hot mess that marked the franchises worst loss in more than a quarter century.Now Pittsburgh (2-1) must try to fix things on the fly with new parts -- or in some cases ones that havent been used for a while -- in new places.Linebacker Ryan Shazier is likely out with an achy right knee. Rookie safety Sean Davis is out with a bad back, while Robert Goldens hamstring is nowhere close to being ready.The options to fill in on the leagues 31st-ranked pass defense include cornerback Justin Gilbert (acquired from the Browns a month ago ), safety Shamarko Thomas (the former heir apparent to retired Troy Polamalu who has struggled to stay healthy and make any significant contributions outside of special teams) and maybe even former practice squad player Jordan Dangerfield.Defensive coordinator Keith Butler makes it a point to mix the starters with the backups during practice to keep the understudies fresh. Time to see how much theyve learned.We keep guys who make our roster who we think can play in the NFL, Butler said. When you have injuries, and injuries are part of playing in the NFL, youve got to have guys step up and do a good job with it. Were hoping thatll be the case.The Steelers dont really have much choice if they want to get a handle on the Chiefs (2-1), whose game plan will almost certainly mirror what the Eagles did so well.If I was looking at that film, I would, Butler said. Weve got to correct some things to make sure we didnt do some of the things we did last week.Namely missing tackles leading to chunk plays, and drawing flags that extended Philadelphia drives.Theres really not much Butler can do about the tackling, something that wasnt much of a problem in the first two weeks, when the Steelers won relatively easily and gave up yards in the middle of the field, but not in the red zone.Theres no team that tackles more than we do in the offseason and in training camp, safety Mike Mitchell said. Ive played for three teams, so I know that. No one hits more than we do. Its comes down to getting the job done. Getting the result we want. Its not like were not in position.Maybe, but that will be challenged against the Chiefs. Butlers system is a little more streamlined than his predecessor Dick LeBeau, though that is largely out of necessity.While LeBeau could rely heavily on veterans to embrace the nuances of his scheme, Butler doesnt have that luxury coaching a defense that has 13 players on the depth chart with three years experience or less.This is the youngest weve been on defense in a long time, said Timmons, who is in his 10th season.Youve got to do whatever it takes to get those (younger) guys on the field and get them playing like they know everything as a rookie. Thats tough on him. Were 2-1. We had a little hiccup here on the road and get back on the winning track.Some pressure on the quarterback would help, any pressure really. The Steelers barely touched rising Philadelphia star Carson Wentz a week ago and now face Alex Smith, who is a more mobile version of the Eagles rookie.Butler is coy about whether hell blitz more often to give the pass rush a boost, something hes been hesitant to do so far over concerns about the rawness of Pittsburghs secondary.Our young guys are maturing a little bit, Butler said. Theyre coming along and we need for them to come along.Game notesG Ramon Foster (chest), WR Eli Rogers (toe) and OL Cody Wallace (knee) did not practice. G B.J. Finney was limited. ... The Steelers released RB Daryl Richardson on Thursday to make room on the roster for RB LeVeon Bell, who will return on Sunday after serving a three-game suspension for violating the leagues substance abuse policy.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFLNFL Jerseys China . 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Meanwhile, Jay Cutler is set to return for the Bears (1-6), who are off to their worst start since the 2000 team dropped seven of its first eight.---STARSPassing- Derek Carr, Raiders, threw for a franchise-record 513 yards -- completing 40 of 59 passes without an interception -- including a 41-yard touchdown pass to Seth Roberts with 1:45 remaining in overtime, leading Oakland past Tampa Bay 30-24.- Tom Brady, Patriots, went 22 of 33 for 315 yards and threw four touchdowns in leading New England to a 41-25 win over Buffalo.- Drew Brees, Saints, passed for 265 yards and a touchdown, and scored on a quarterback keeper in New Orleans 25-20 win over Seattle.- Carson Palmer, Cardinals, was 35 of 46 for 363 yards with three touchdowns, including two to J.J. Nelson, in a losing cause as Arizona fell to Carolina 30-20.- Matt Ryan, Falcons, tossed three touchdown passes and finished 28 of 35 for 288 yards in Atlantas 33-32 win over Green Bay.- Kirk Cousins, Redskins, threw for 458 yards and two TDs on 38-of-56 passing with an INT in Washingtons 27-27 tie with Cincinnati in London.---Rushing- Melvin Gordon, Chargers, rushed for 111 yards on 23 carries in San Diegos 27-19 loss at Denver.- Tim Hightower, Saints, ran for 102 yards on 26 carries as New Orleans first 100-yard rusher this season after replacing the benched Mark Ingram in a 25-20 win over Seattle.- Jonathan Stewart, Panthers, ran for 95 yards and two touchdowns in Carolinas 30-20 victory over Arizona.- Matt Forte, Jets, rushed for 82 yards and two second-half TDs in New Yorks 31-28 win at Cleveland.- Rob Kelley, Redskins, carried 21 times for 87 yards and his first rushing touchdown, a juking 4-yard carry up the gut on Washingtons opening drive in a 27-27 tie with Cincinnati.---Receiving- Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree, Raiders. Cooper had 12 catches for 173 yards and a TD in Oaklands 30-24 overtime win at Tampa Bay, while Crabtree caught eight passes for 108 yards.- A.J. Green, Bengals, caught nine passes for 121 yards in Cincinnatis 27-27 tie with Washington.- Rob Gronkowski, Patriots, had five catches for 109 yards and a TD, the 69th of his career to break a franchise record previously held by Stanley Morgan, in New Englands 41-25 win over Buffalo.- Jamison Crowder, Redskins, caught nine passes for 107 yards and a score in Washingtons 27-27 tie with Cincinnati.- Tyler Eifert, Bengals, had seven receptions for 102 yards and a TD as Cincinnati and Washington played to a 27-27 tie.---Special Teams- Wil Lutz, Saints, kicked field goals of 22, 53, 21 and 41 yards in New Orleans 25-20 win over Seattle.- Graham Gano, Panthers, had field goals of 43, 52 and 21 yards in Carolinas 30-20 win over Arizona.- Shaq Barrett, Broncos, blocked an extra-point attempt by Josh Lambo in Denvers 27-19 win over San Diego.---Defense- Dee Ford, Chiefs, had 3 1/2 sacks in Kansas Citys 30-14 win at Indianapolis.- Star Lotulelei, Panthers, had three of Carolinas eight sacks of Carson Palmer in a 30-20 victory over Arizona.- Bradley Roby, Broncos, scored on a 49-yard interception return in Denvers 27-19 win over San Diego.- Earl Thomas, Seahawks, returned a fumble forced by Cliff Avril 34 yards for a touchdown in Seattles 25-20 loss at New Orleans.- Thomas Davis, Panthers, returned a fumble 46 yards for a score -- the first of his 12-year career -- to help Carolina top Arizona 30-20.- Casey Hayward, Chargers, had a 24-yard interception return for a score in San Diegos 27-19 loss at Denver.---STREAKS & STATSNew York outgained the Browns 287-133 in the second half and the Jets put together the biggest second-half road comeback in team history, winning 31-28 after trailing 20-7 at halftime in Cleveland. ... Tom Brady has 20 regular-season games with four touchdowns throws or more, and six have been against Buffalo -- including four TDs in a 41-25 victory Sunday. ... Drew Brees has a TD pass in 58 consecutive home games, extending his NFL-record streak with one in a 25-20 win over Seattle. ... Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was Green Bays leading rusher in a 33-32 loss at Atlanta with a career-high 60 yards on six carries. He broke his previous best of 57 yards in 2012, and posted the highest rushing total by a Packers quarterback since Don Majkowskis 88-yard effort in 1990.---MILESTONESOaklands Derek Carr became the third player in NFL history with 500 or more yards passing, four or more TD throws and no interceptions in a game, joining Y.A. Tittle (1962) and Ben Roethlisberger (2014). Carr was 40 of 59 for a franchise-record 513 yards -- surpassing Cotton Davidsons 427 in 1964 -- with four TDs in the Raiders 30-24 overtime win at Tampa Bay. ... Rob Gronkowskis 53-yard touchdown catch in New Englands 41-25 win at Buffalo was the 69th of his career and 68th receiving, breaking the previous marks held by Stanley Morgan. ... With two TD runs in New Yorks 31-28 win at Cleveland, the Jets Matt Forte joined Marcus Allen, Marshall Faulk and Herschel Walker as the only players with at least 50 rushing TDs (51), 500 receptions (507) and 20 TD catches (20). ... With 458 yards passing in Washingtons 27-27 tie with Cincinnati, Kirk Cousins tied Hall of Famer Sonny Jurgensen for the most games with 300 yards or more passing in franchise history with 15.---ROUGH STARTClevelands 31-28 loss to the New York Jets dropped the Browns to 0-8, their worst start since the 1975 team dropped its first nine games en route to going 3-11.dddddddddddd The Browns have lost 11 straight overall dating to Week 14 of last season and are 3-26 over their last 29. Three of the losses this season have come with the Browns ahead at the break.---BRADY CORRALS BILLSTom Brady asserted his on-field ownership of the Buffalo Bills again Sunday, matching an NFL record in beating them for the 26th time. Brady went 22 of 33 for 315 yards and threw four touchdowns in leading New England to a 41-25 win. He improved to 26-3 against Buffalo , matching a record set by Brett Favre, who went 26-9 against Detroit.---LOTS OF LAUNDRYOakland overcame an NFL-record 23 penalties for 200 yards to remain unbeaten on the road with a 30-24 overtime win at Tampa Bay. The Raiders hurt themselves repeatedly with penalties, including a delay of game on first-and-goal and an offensive pass interference call against WR Michael Crabtree that nullified a touchdown. They wound up settling for Sebastian Janikowskis 31-yard field goal that trimmed a second-quarter deficit to 10-3. Oakland was penalized four times, twice on third-and-1 for lining up with 12 men on defense, during the fourth-quarter drive Jameis Winston used to put Tampa Bay up 24-17.---STEPPING INNick Foles threw two touchdown passes in relief of the injured Alex Smith to help the Kansas City Chiefs hold off Indianapolis 30-14 on Sunday. Smith was checked for a concussion in the first half and cleared to return, which he did in the second quarter. He left again early in the third quarter after Clayton Geathers shoved Smiths head to the turf as the quarterback tried to slide underneath the tackle. Smith was then diagnosed with a concussion and did not return. Foles was 16 of 22 for 223 yards with no interceptions.---ALL TIED UPThe Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Bengals played to a 27-27 draw Sunday in London as the NFL got its second tie game in a season for the first time since 1997. Washington (4-3-1) appeared to have the game won with 2:13 left in overtime, but Dustin Hopkins hooked his 34-yard field goal attempt wide left. Seattle and Arizona tied 6-6 last Sunday. Oddly, the last time the NFL had two ties in a season also happened in back-to-back weeks. In Weeks 12 and 13 of the 1997 season, Baltimore and Philadelphia tied 10-10, followed seven days later by Washington and the New York Giants 7-7 draw.---BIG-MAN TDOakland offensive lineman Donald Penn, who was with Tampa Bay for eight years before being released after the 2013 season, caught a 1-yard TD pass that made it 10-10 early in the third quarter of the Raiders 30-24 overtime win at Tampa Bay. The 315-pound tackle crossed his arms and struck a pose for the announced crowd of 61,058. I had to let them know they made a big mistake in cutting me, Penn said. I had to let them know Im back.---SLOPPYWashington and Cincinnatis 27-27 tie in London was marred by penalties, particularly by the Redskins. Washington was flagged 15 times for 106 yards, leading to eight Bengals first downs and damaging Washingtons overtime drives into Bengals turf. Cincinnati had seven penalties for 85 yards.---SIDELINEDBroncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was carted off the field and taken to the hospital for observation Sunday after being upended by a San Diego player who was blocked into the Denver sideline. The team said the 69-year-old coach had movement in all his extremities. Chargers running back Melvin Gordon was blocked into Phillips while trying to catch Bradley Roby during an interception return. ... Kansas City quarterback Alex Smith was twice forced out of the game by hits to the head, leaving for good early in the third quarter with a concussion. Running back Spencer Ware was also concussed during the 30-14 victory over the Colts on Sunday. Left guard Parker Ehinger also left the game in the third quarter with a sprained right knee. ... The Colts didnt go unscathed. Pro Bowl cornerback Vontae Davis and right tackle Joe Reitz both left the game with concussions and did not return. ... In Buffalo, NFL sack leader Lorenzo Alexander hurt his hamstring during a punt return early in the second quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the loss to New England. ... The NFC championship game rematch won by Carolina over Arizona included the departure of two stars. Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu left in the first half with a shoulder injury, and Panthers center Ryan Kalil also hurt his shoulder.---SPEAKINGEnough is enough. I dont think theres a person that can go through what I go through and keep their head, you know what Im saying? Hits to the head, thats one thing, but when youre not protected in the pocket, thats another thing. It became the story of my life ever since I came in (to the league). Its always, `Oh, we missed that, Im sorry. Thats bull c---. -- Carolina quarterback Cam Newton, criticizing NFL officials for their lack of calls and his perception that he is treated differently from other QBs, after the Panthers 30-20 win over Arizona.---Its weird. On one hand, youre mad, because theres a couple plays that if we make, we can win. But at the same time, we didnt lose. Its bittersweet, you know? Im glad we didnt take the `L, but Im upset we didnt win. -- Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson after Cincinnati and Washington tied 27-27 in London on Sunday.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '