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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) celebrates after defeating the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
NFC East goes from laughingstock to juggernaut in 2 seasons

By Josh Dubow Oct. 12, 2022 02:22 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 30-29. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Another blown lead sends Raiders into bye with 1-4 record

By Josh Dubow Oct. 11, 2022 05:09 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks with Line Judge Carl Johnson (101) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. The Bills won 38-3. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Tomlin: Steelers need to work back toward 'respectability'

By Will Graves Oct. 11, 2022 02:03 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates an extra point during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs leaning on culture, experience to eke out close wins

By Dave Skretta Oct. 11, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams cornerback Decobie Durant (14), who played at South Carolina State, warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Four HBCU players were drafted this year, three more than the previous two years combined. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
NFL keeping watch on return of HBCUs to national prominence

By Dave Skretta Oct. 11, 2022 12:37 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) scrambles away from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
AP source: NFL to discuss roughing calls, no change imminent

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 11, 2022 08:46 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders place kicker Daniel Carlson watches his 47-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Raiders fall short of finally beating AFC West nemesis

By Dave Skretta Oct. 11, 2022 01:13 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce scores on a 4-yard touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs hold on for wild 30-29 victory over rival Raiders

By Dave Skretta Oct. 10, 2022 11:33 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) scrambles away from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Roughing-the-passer call prompts officiating scrutiny

By Dave Skretta Oct. 10, 2022 10:29 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) stays ahead of Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) as he runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Chargers' Staley understands scrutiny of call on fourth down

By Joe Reedy Oct. 10, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) celebrates his touchdown with Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady: Buccaneers improving offense still a work in progress

By Fred Goodall Oct. 10, 2022 06:39 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Brandon Powell (19) and Dallas Cowboys' Jourdan Lewis, right, face off after a play in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LA Rams' O-line woes putting Super Bowl defense in jeopardy

By Greg Beacham Oct. 10, 2022 04:56 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks over his lineup as his team plays against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns vow to fix run defense after Chargers flatten them

By Tom Withers Oct. 10, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott talks on his headset during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills draw inspiration from Kobe-led Olympic 'Redeem Team'

By John Wawrow Oct. 10, 2022 03:14 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, right, celebrates with fans after defeating the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Eagles are undefeated, but hardly perfect at 5-0

By Dan Gelston Oct. 10, 2022 10:34 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals' Matt Ammendola walks off the field after missing a field goal attempt against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals fail on late chances in 20-17 loss to Eagles

By John Marshall Oct. 09, 2022 08:50 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury motions during the first half an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Eagles stay undefeated, hang on to beat Cardinals 20-17

By David Brandt Oct. 09, 2022 07:41 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Chiefs won 41-31. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Chiefs' Travis Kelce keeps evolving along with TE position

By Dave Skretta Oct. 09, 2022 12:48 PM EDT

Chiefs' Smith-Schuster dealing with hamstring tightness

Oct. 08, 2022 02:50 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was limited in practice Saturday after his hamstring tightened up, leaving one of Patrick Mahomes'...

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) steps over Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) after the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders face stiff test against Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 08, 2022 01:00 AM EDT