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Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) hands off against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Despite win, Bears have room to improve to make deep run

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 16, 2019 05:35 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees leaves the field after their loss against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Los Angeles. Brees has been diagnosed with a torn ligament near the thumb of his throwing hand that is expected to sideline him at least six weeks, said a person familiar with the situation. Brees has elected to have surgery, but it is not yet clear when the operation will take place or who will perform it, the person said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
AP source: Saints' Brees has torn ligament in thumb

By Brett Martel Sep. 16, 2019 11:02 AM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown (17) gets away from Miami Dolphins cornerbacks Jomal Wiltz (33) and Miami Dolphins cornerback Eric Rowe (21) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Week 2 ICYMI: Back for now, Brown leads the way for Patriots

By Eddie Pells Sep. 16, 2019 03:10 AM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco (5) looks at wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (17) as they walk to the bench after throwing an interception against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos take late lead, watch Bears pull off 16-14 stunner

By Pat Graham Sep. 15, 2019 10:37 PM EDT

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) looks back after scoring a touchdown, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NFL Today, Week 2

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 10:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this In this Jan. 1, 1971, file photo, Stanford coach John Ralston is carried off the field by his players after they defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes in the NCAA college football Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif. Ralston, the former Stanford and Denver Broncos coach, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Sunnyvale, Calif. He was 92. (AP Photo/File)
John Ralston, former Stanford, Broncos coach, dies at 92

Sep. 15, 2019 09:18 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates his touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Pineiro's 53-yard field goal lifts Bears past Broncos 16-14

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 15, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro (15) celebrates his game-winning field goal after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. The Bears won 16-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Pineiro's 53-yard FG at end lifts Bears past Broncos 16-14

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 05:09 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Chicago Bears at Denver Broncos 9/15/2019

Sep. 15, 2019 04:09 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates a touchdown pass to Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Falcons lead the Eagles 10-6 at the half

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 01:16 PM EDT

A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints DT Sheldon Rankins still out in game vs. Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019 file photo, New York Jets' Trevor Siemian (19) throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, N.J. While starting quarterback Sam Darnold recovers from mononucleosis, it will be Siemian's show as the New York Jets take on Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns on Monday night, Sept. 16. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Enter Siemian: Jets backup QB ready to step in vs. Browns

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 15, 2019 11:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 1960, file photo, New York Giants' Frank Gifford lies on field as play continues after he was knocked unconscious by Philadelphia Eagles' Chuck Bednarik (60) as Gifford was carrying the ball in the fourth quarter of a football game at New York's Yankee Stadium. The NFL revealed 70 of the 100 greatest plays in league history on Friday night with a TV special produced by NFL Films that has everything from spectacular offensive performances to defensive gems. In balloting conducted by The Associated Press, 68 media members on a nationwide panel voted for their top 100. Among those disclosed is the brutal hit applied by Bednarik on Gifford in 1960. (AP Photo/File)
NFL At 100: League begins revealing top 100 plays

By Barry Wilner Sep. 13, 2019 10:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams tumbles over Denver Broncos cornerback Isaac Yiadom (26) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. It will be the end of an era of sorts this weekend in Oakland. Not that anyone figures to be mourning what should be the final NFL game ever played on a field with infield dirt, especially the players who have had to deal with the bad footing, ripped jerseys, scraped arms and legs and hard falls onto a surface with no cushion.(AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Broncos' Davis, Callahan questionable for Bears game

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 13, 2019 07:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2008, file photo, Chris Berman, left, gestures during a live segment of Sunday NFL Countdown with colleague Tom Jackson at ESPN in Bristol, Conn. “NFL PrimeTime” with Berman and Jackson is coming back after a 14-year absence. ESPN+ is bringing back the popular highlights show beginning Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
ESPN+ bringing back 'NFL PrimeTime' beginning Sunday

By Joe Reedy Sep. 13, 2019 05:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, members of the Bowlen family, from left to right, Brittany Bowlen, Annabel Bowlen, Amie Bowlen Klemmer, Christina Bowlen, Patrick Bowlen and Beth Bowlen Wallace pose with a bust of former Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Pat Bowlen's two oldest daughters, Wallace and Klemmer, have put themselves at risk of being disinherited by challenging their father's trust, which is in charge of selecting the next controlling owner of the Broncos, a franchise valued at more than $2.5 billion. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Daughters dispute Pat Bowlen's trust, risking disinheritance

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 13, 2019 04:49 PM EDT

FILE - This Aug. 30, 2010, file photo shows Brian Sherman, left, using his laptop to record moves in his team's fantasy football draft, at a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Cincinnati. From 2007 to 2017, the number of people playing fantasy football more than tripled, from 13.8 million to 42.7 million, according to the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association. This past Sunday, ESPN’s fantasy app drew 8.3 million unique users _ its biggest day ever _ according to ESPN and Adobe Analytics (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)
NFL At 100: Fantasy football all too real in sports culture

By Noah Trister Sep. 13, 2019 12:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Nickell Robey-Coleman breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints' Tommylee Lewis during the second half of the NFL football NFC championship game in New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints visit Los Angeles for a rematch of the NFC championship game won by the Rams, but remembered for the no-call that created the opening for Sean McVay's team to storm through. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Saints at Rams in rematch of disputed NFC title game

By Barry Wilner Sep. 13, 2019 12:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos linebacker Todd Davis (51) celebrates his interception for a touchdown with free safety Justin Simmons during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Davis practiced Wednesday, Sept. 11, for the first time since tearing his left calf on the first day of training camp July 18. Davis, who was the team's leading tackler last season, said he hopes to play Sunday against the Chicago Bears. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Ex-teammates Trevathan, Davis ready for reunion

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 12, 2019 07:56 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) cannot hang on to a pass as Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Chiefs, Raiders missing big-play WRs heading into matchup

By Josh Dubow Sep. 12, 2019 07:50 PM EDT