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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Stafford sees ways to improve after impressive Rams debut

By Greg Beacham 13 hrs ago

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor (52) holds back Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) after Wentz fumbled in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. The Colts recovered the ball (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Seahawks' defensive line depth shines in opener

By Tim Booth 15 hrs ago

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) pressures Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Cowboys DE Lawrence breaks foot in practice, out 6-8 weeks

By Schuyler Dixon 15 hrs ago

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) celebrates after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Crosby moves past standout game, turns focus to Steelers

By W.g. Ramirez 16 hrs ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs near Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Eagles coach Sirianni builds system around Hurts' skills

By Les Bowen 16 hrs ago

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen meets with reporters following a 23-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills' Allen puts jitters aside to focus on facing Dolphins

By John Wawrow 16 hrs ago

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) fumbles as he is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. The Steelers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Dominant defensive front gives Steelers D plenty of options

By Will Graves 16 hrs ago

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2021, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder stretches during a joint NFL football practice with the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Crowder is recovering from symptoms of COVID-19 and his status for the opening game at Carolina remains uncertain. Coach Robert Saleh said Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, that Crowder is vaccinated against the virus, but the receiver's availability for the season opener will depend on how he feels. As a vaccinated player, Crowder will also need to produce two negative tests 24 hours apart, per NFL protocols. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Jets expected to get Crowder, Cole back at WR this week

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 16 hrs ago

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2021, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher, who tore his Achilles tendon, hobbles off the plane with his teammates ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. After eight seasons in Kansas City, he was released in March as a cost-cutting move and spent the next two months uncertain about his future. In May, he finally signed with the Indianapolis Colts. And now, following nearly eight months of rehab, the two-time Pro Bowl left tackle appears to be nearing a return.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Fisher eager to move beyond Achilles injury, play for Colts

By Michael Marot 17 hrs ago

FILE- In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. Peterson describes himself as a born leader. That's one of the reasons why the Minnesota Vikings wanted to sign the eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback this year, even if he's past his prime. Peterson and the Vikings have their hands full this week against his former team the Arizona Cardinals. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
'Born leader' Peterson guides Vikings D, to visit Cards next

By Dave Campbell 17 hrs ago

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2021, file photo, Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. Surtain II's first NFL start comes against a familiar foe: Jaguars rookie QB Trevor Lawrence, whose Clemson Tigers walloped his top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in the national championship three years ago. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Rookie Patrick Surtain II will get first NFL start Sunday

By Arnie Stapleton 17 hrs ago

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller talks with the media after NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Welcome back: Fuller set to make his awaited Dolphins' debut

By Tim Reynolds 18 hrs ago

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) celebrates a run against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' Ryan, 36, calls Bucs' Brady, 44, 'great motivation'

By Charles Odum 19 hrs ago

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, talks with Odell Beckham Jr. during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns' Beckham not ready after surgery, 2021 debut delayed

By Tom Withers 21 hrs ago

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Coming off rough opening weekend, Pro Picks needs to rebound

By Barry Wilner 21 hrs ago

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Giants look to win sixth game in a row against Washington

By The Associated Press 21 hrs ago

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones scrambles with the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. Daniel Jones is looking to stay undefeated in his career against Washington when he leads the New York Giants into the NFC East matchup on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. The sixth pick in 2019 is 4-0 against Washington and 4-19 against the rest of the NFL. (AP Photo/Al Drago, file)
Giants' Jones looks to extend unbeaten streak vs. Washington

By Stephen Whyno 22 hrs ago

FILE - In this Aug 21, 2021, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Sam Ficken, right, boots a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as punter Brett Kern (6) holds during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Tampa, Fla. Ficken has been added to the injury report with an injured groin and the Titans have signed Michael Badgley to the practice squad. Tennessee opens the season Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, hosting Arizona. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Titans sign kicker Randy Bullock, put safety Hooker on IR

Sep. 14, 2021 07:27 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) is tackled by New York Giants' Logan Ryan (23) and James Bradberry (24) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Broncos place starters Jerry Jeudy, Ronald Darby on IR

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 14, 2021 06:41 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins linebacker Sam Eguavoen (49) is congratulated by defensive tackle Raekwon Davis (98) after Eguavoen sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Feleipe Franks (15) in the endzone for a safety, during the second half of a NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins place DT Raekwon Davis on IR with knee injury

Sep. 14, 2021 05:43 PM EDT