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Injured Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Mayfield adapting to backup role, doesn't want to be traded

By Steve Reed Oct. 27, 2022 06:23 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) avoids Baltimore Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes (56) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Brissett making most of final weeks as Browns starting QB

By Tom Withers Oct. 27, 2022 05:56 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada watches as players go through drills during an NFL football practice at rookie minicamp, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada believes the NFL's 30th-ranked offense is getting close to busting out. The question, however, if it will be in enough time to salvage the season or Canada's long-term prospects with the organization. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, FIle)
Embattled Steelers OC Canada: scoring issues 'all me'

By Will Graves Oct. 27, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai (58) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons, Panthers are somehow contending in weak NFC South

By Paul Newberry Oct. 27, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons attends a news conference after a practice session in Harrow, England, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 ahead the NFL game against Jacksonville Jaguars at the Wembley stadium on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
UK clash: Jags, Broncos try to snap 4-game losing streaks

By Ken Maguire Oct. 27, 2022 02:48 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) avoids Baltimore Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes (56) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Fright night: Browns, Bengals renew rivalry on Halloween

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Falcons, Panthers struggling, still contenders in NFC South

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 28-Nov. 3

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 28 1939 — Kansas State’s homecoming contest against Nebraska is the second college football game ever televised, following the Fordham-Waynesburg...

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 26, 2022 08:57 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) stretches for yardage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Ryan surprised, hopeful after getting benched by Colts

By Michael Marot Oct. 26, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) hangs onto the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards (32) makes the stop during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
After trade, Panthers creating new offensive identity

By Steve Reed Oct. 26, 2022 04:44 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets' Elijah Moore is shown before a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore was excused from practice by the team to attend to a personal matter involving his family. Moore wasn’t seen during the early portion of practice Thursday , Oct. 20, 2022, that reporters can watch. Coach Robert Saleh briefly updated reporters on the sideline on the reason for Moore’s absence without providing further details. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Jets' Moore returns, will play after trade request last week

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 26, 2022 01:36 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips (50) tries to push Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) out of bounds on a rushing play during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 23-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns place starting LB Jacob Phillips on injured reserve

By Tom Withers Oct. 26, 2022 11:50 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs fullback Michael Burton scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. In the past two decades the fullback become nearly extinct, as teams grapple with roster limits and salary cap restraints that force general managers to value players that can do a little bit of everything. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Fading fullbacks: Once NFL staple, position keeps declining

By Dave Skretta Oct. 25, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) is stopped short of the end zone by Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Jets make trade for Jaguars RB James Robinson official

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 25, 2022 05:18 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches play against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Injuries becoming a tough foe for Jets amid surprising start

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 24, 2022 06:57 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, right, hugs Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
Rams' McVay admires Niners' boldness in McCaffrey pursuit

By Greg Beacham Oct. 24, 2022 06:35 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) dives for extra yardage against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Damarion Williams (22) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns fuming, frustrated following another close loss

By Tom Withers Oct. 24, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker (11) looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' Walker earns another start at QB vs. Falcons

By Steve Reed Oct. 24, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) tries to fend off Cleveland Browns linebacker Deion Jones (54) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Edwards, running game were key for Ravens against Browns

By Noah Trister Oct. 24, 2022 03:50 PM EDT