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Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown during overtime in an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Ekeler scores 3 TDs in Chargers' 30-24 OT win over Colts

By Joe Reedy Sep. 08, 2019 07:32 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass as he is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Chiefs beat Jaguars, lose Hill; Jags lose Foles (shoulder)

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 05:20 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Chargers 9/8/2019

Sep. 08, 2019 04:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, July 26, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins running backs Derrius Guice (29) and Adrian Peterson (26) run drills during the NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va. Adrian Peterson told Derrius Guice to grab some ice cubes and wrap them around his surgically repaired left knee. Guice chuckled a bit. “You're really old school,” Guice said. “We got all this Cryotherapy and stuff, and you're talking about bags of ice.” Old school, meet new school in the Redskins backfield headlined by a 34-year-old climbing the all-time rushing list and a 22-year-old itching to make his NFL debut 13 months after a torn ACL. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Adrian Peterson a healthy scratch in Skins' opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 12:16 PM EDT

Chargers kicker Michael Badgley ruled doubtful for opener

Sep. 07, 2019 05:15 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's regular-season opener against Indianapolis. ...

Colts senior offensive assistant steps down before opener

By Michael Marot Sep. 06, 2019 09:13 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime assistant coach Howard Mudd has decided to walk away from football just two days before the Indianapolis Colts open the season at the...

Chargers kicker Michael Badgley questionable for opener

Sep. 06, 2019 04:52 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Kicker Michael Badgley is questionable for the Los Angeles Chargers' opener against Indianapolis after suffering a groin injury during...

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) leads the team onto the field for the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Patriots have been playing down the fact they weren’t chosen for the opener of the NFL’s 100th season despite their latest Lombardi Trophy. But their coaching staff finds little items to push the players’ buttons, and Brady is as strong a motivator to teammates as anyone in the league. The Patriots play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Foxborough this week. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
NFL 2019: Browns outmatch Raiders for NFL drama crown

By Barry Wilner Sep. 05, 2019 11:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before a preseason NFL football game in Philadelphia. Tennessee plays at Cleveland on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, Fle)
Call NFL preseason games what they are: exhibitions

By Barry Wilner Sep. 05, 2019 08:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) looks for a receiver as he is rushed by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Brissett will make his first start since 2017 on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, when the Colts face the Los Angeles Chargers in the season opener. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Colts, Chargers look to overcome losses of key players

By Joe Reedy Sep. 05, 2019 06:51 PM EDT

Colts-Chargers Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 05:06 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (11-7) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (13-5) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Chargers by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD...

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is tackled by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Chargers focusing on Colts instead of Gordon's absence

By Joe Reedy Sep. 04, 2019 08:29 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich, right, stands near quarterback Jacoby Brissett during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Colts not expecting many offensive changes with new QBs

By Michael Marot Sep. 04, 2019 01:17 PM EDT

Chargers extend center Pouncey's contract through 2020

Sep. 03, 2019 01:23 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers said Tuesday that they have extended Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey's contract through the 2020 season. ...

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans defensive end Cameron Wake stretches during an organized team activity at the Titans' NFL football training facility in Nashville, Tenn. Wake is 37 and going into his 11th NFL season. Forget asking the Titans linebacker to grab a cheeseburger. Don’t hand him a bag of chips or fries for a quick snack either. He’s been eating cleanly for so many years that tuna with sunflower seeds sounds so good that Wake can imagine wanting that meal even in retirement. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Being older in NFL possible, mixing skill with sacrifices

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 02, 2019 12:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon runs the ball while Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby, right, defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. The Chargers are considered one of the AFC's top teams, but they didn't have a smooth summer with Gordon's holdout, and injuries to other players. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Chargers suspend contract extension talks with RB Gordon

By Joe Reedy Sep. 01, 2019 03:50 PM EDT

Raiders place DT Justin Ellis on season-ending IR

By Josh Dubow Aug. 31, 2019 08:13 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders placed defensive tackle Justin Ellis on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury Saturday and cut two undrafted...

Denver Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan (9) hands off against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
McCoy among prominent cuts as NFL teams pare rosters

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 31, 2019 06:33 PM EDT

Patriots, Rams lead rankings heading into 100th NFL season

By Barry Wilner Aug. 30, 2019 03:38 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Basically, the teams that met in February's Super Bowl remain the NFL's best. In rankings compiled by The Associated Press NFL team...

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to the media during the NFL football owners meeting in Key Biscayne, Fla. The NFL would love the main focus of 2019 to be on the celebrations of its 100th season. After an egregious missed penalty (or two) that basically kept the Saints from making the Super Bowl and helped the Rams get there instead, there was little chance attention could be diverted from the guys with the whistles and their impact on games. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
NFL 2019: Pass interference reviews main topic in season 100

By Barry Wilner Aug. 30, 2019 01:57 PM EDT