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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

Injured safety James still active part of Chargers defense

By Joe Reedy Sep. 13, 2019 07:33 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James remains involved with the Los Angeles Chargers defense despite being injured. The All-Pro safety attends...

Tony and Lauren Dungy pen a fourth children's book

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
Tony Dungy was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in part because of his contributions to football as a whole. Yes, he was a player on a Super...

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)
End of an era: Raiders prepare for likely final dirt game

By Josh Dubow Sep. 13, 2019 02:45 AM 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 Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs,, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars are turning to "The 'Stache." Rookie Gardner Minshew will make his first NFL start at Houston, and the Jaguars have few concerns about his ability to step in for Nick Foles. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts, File)
Jaguars QB Minshew prepares for 1st NFL start against Texans

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 12, 2019 08:55 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

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, right, is greeted by offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Raiders' Miller revels in shutout against Chubb, Broncos

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 12, 2019 07:20 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew III (15) scrambles for yardage past Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Chiefs defense still with plenty of room for improvement

By Dave Skretta Sep. 12, 2019 04:22 PM EDT

Chiefs-Raiders Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 01:49 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY (1-0) at OAKLAND (1-0) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Chiefs by 7 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Kansas City...

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (99) reacts after he sacked Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seahawks hope for another standout effort from Jefferson

By Tim Booth Sep. 11, 2019 08:40 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley leaves the game on a stretcher after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Raiders rookie S Abram to miss season with shoulder injury

By Josh Dubow Sep. 11, 2019 05:09 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) tries to avoid a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs free safety Tyrann Mathieu during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon C. Williams Sep. 11, 2019 04:20 PM EDT

FILE- In this Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry, right, makes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Carson, Calif. Henry will be placed on injured reserve because of a knee injury. He fractured the upper part of his left tibia during Sunday's 30-24 overtime win over the Colts. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Chargers tight end Henry suffers knee injury in opener

By Joe Reedy Sep. 11, 2019 04:09 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) catches a 3-yard touchdown pass over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Chiefs wide receiver Watkins looks to build on breakout game

By Dave Skretta Sep. 11, 2019 03:35 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Dominating Patriots remain No. 1 in AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Sep. 10, 2019 08:12 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley leaves the game on a stretcher after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Raiders show skeptics they can compete without Antonio Brown

By Josh Dubow Sep. 10, 2019 07:36 PM EDT

Chiefs return WR Thomas to active roster, cut WR Pringle

Sep. 10, 2019 04:39 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have returned De'Anthony Thomas to the active roster and waived fellow wide receiver Byron Pringle with the hope that they can...

New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Watt criticizes Texans defense after opening loss

By Guerry Smith Sep. 10, 2019 01:23 AM EDT

An Oakland Raiders fan who calls himself "Captain Jack Rack'em," from Tampa, Fla., tailgates before the start of an NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders 9/9/2019

Sep. 09, 2019 08:26 PM EDT