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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press 17 minutes ago
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2021, file photo, New York Jets' Elijah Moore plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. Moore, a second-round pick out of Mississippi, has just eight catches for 66 yards in four games. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Jets rookie WR Moore confident more plays will come soon

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 17 hrs ago

New England Patriots defensive back Adrian Phillips (21) warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots believe offense is better than it has performed

By Glen Farley 18 hrs ago

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2021, file photo, New York Jets' Elijah Moore plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. Moore, a second-round pick out of Mississippi, has just eight catches for 66 yards in four games. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
New England Patriots at New York Jets 9/19/2021

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FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a diving touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ross Cockrell (43) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, file photo. Matt Ryan is looking to see the Atlanta Falcons' offense continue its improvement when the team returns from its bye week for Sunday's game in Miami. Having top target Calvin Ridley back in the lineup should help the offense. Ryan said Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, Ridley “was flying around” in his return to practice after missing the Falcons' last game for personal reasons. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Falcons' Ridley 'flying around' in return after missing week

By Charles Odum 21 hrs ago

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (4), center, is tackled by New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26), right, and New York Jets middle linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) during the second half of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Jets' Mosley dealing with hamstring, uncertain for Pats game

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 23 hrs ago

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field after an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. Atlanta Falcons won the match 27-20. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
WR Ridley back with Falcons, McGary to COVID-19 reserve list

Oct. 18, 2021 04:58 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets spend bye week `digging in deep' to fix various issues

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 18, 2021 04:15 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Despite promising signs, Bears still struggling to score

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 18, 2021 03:28 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 19 1940 — Alabama snaps Tennessee’s defensive scoreless streak of 71 quarters but still loses 27-12. Tennessee hadn’t allowed a point...

Houston Texans head coach David Culley watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Analysis: NFL loaded with mediocre teams 6 weeks into season

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 18, 2021 03:14 AM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) pressures Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Smith's late miscue leads to Seahawks' loss against Steelers

By Dan Scifo Oct. 18, 2021 01:59 AM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks to the media after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Detroit, in this Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, file photo. Campbell, Detroit’s winless coach, said former NFL quarterback Drew Brees reached out to him after the Lions’ latest loss last Sunday. Campbell and Brees became close in New Orleans, where Campbell was the assistant head coach for the final five seasons of the quarterback’s playing career.” (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Saints to add the late linebacker Sam Mills to ring of honor

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2021 03:24 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 54-yard field goal on the final play of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Analysis: Overtime the right time in NFL through five weeks

By Barry Wilner Oct. 15, 2021 12:00 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes to wide receiver DK Metcalf for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Geno Smith's time arrives as he steps up for Seahawks

By Tim Booth Oct. 14, 2021 07:02 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars players celebrate with wide receiver Jamal Agnew, second from right, after he ran back a missed field goal for a 109-yards for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Fins, Jags go to great lengths (4,500 miles) to end skids

By Mark Long Oct. 14, 2021 04:58 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) leaves the field after the first warm-up before an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
No panic for 1-4 Jets, just focus on getting better now

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 14, 2021 02:13 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8), left, is greeted by Atlanta Falcons tight end Lee Smith (85) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Falcons on upswing under Smith, have cause for encouragement

By Charles Odum Oct. 14, 2021 01:53 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:52 PM EDT
Oct. 15 1933 — The Philadelphia Eagles play their first NFL game and suffers a 56-0 loss to the New York Giants. 1961 —...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:46 PM EDT
Oct. 19 1940 — Alabama snaps Tennessee’s defensive scoreless streak of 71 quarters but still loses 27-12. Tennessee hadn’t allowed a point...