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Defensive end Aaron Donald (99) high fives teammate offensive guard Austin Blythe (66) of the Los Angeles Rams after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 20-17 during a NFL football game on opening night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 13, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Top-flight Seahawks await Cam Newton, Patriots in Week 2

By Barry Wilner 20 hrs ago

Baltimore Ravens warm up during an NFL football training camp practice in an empty stadium, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Baltimore, Md.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Empty seats make for some strange sights, sounds in NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 18, 2020 02:04 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. The Saints won 34-23. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Brady says little about Arians' criticism of QB's play

By Fred Goodall Sep. 17, 2020 07:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater throws a pass during NFL football practice in Charlotte, N.C. Four years ago the quarterback suffered a torn ACL and fractured kneecap which left his budding NFL career in serious doubt. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Brady focused on Panthers, not subpar opening performance

By Fred Goodall Sep. 17, 2020 06:48 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speak to back judge Shawn  Hochuli (83) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Old guys rule: Belichick, Carroll meet as Pats visit Hawks

By Tim Booth Sep. 17, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick scrambles to pass against the New England Patriots in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. The Miami Dolphins’ self-professed placeholder at quarterback played like one in the season opener, amplifying questions about the team’s timetable for turning to rookie Tua Tagovailoa. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Flores and Miami seek breakthrough win against Allen's Bills

By Steven Wine Sep. 17, 2020 02:30 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 02:10 PM EDT
Sept. 20 1913 — Twenty-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet beats Britain’s Harry Vardon and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff to win the U.S. Open....

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
For television executives, return of football is good news

By David Bauder Sep. 15, 2020 06:11 PM EDT

An entire section at the stadium is full of Mo Gaba cutouts during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Baltimore. Gaba was a fan of the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Column: Sample size is small but NFL wins week No. 1

By Tim Dahlberg Sep. 15, 2020 05:23 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans kicker Stephen Gostkowski approaches his field goal attempt as punter Brett Kern (6) holds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. Gostkowski missed the attempt. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Gostkowski finally delivers in Titans' 16-14 win at Denver

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 15, 2020 02:17 AM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton runs for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats embracing 'new normal' of Newton carrying rushing load

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 14, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. The Saints won 34-23. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Analysis: Start of 2020 season floating on stranger tides

By Barry Wilner Sep. 14, 2020 02:35 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 11:50 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Brady talks perspective, accountability after debut loss

By Brett Martel Sep. 13, 2020 11:03 PM EDT

Dominic Thiem, of Austria, reacts after defeating Alexander Zverev, of Germany, in the men's singles final of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Sunday in the parks: The playoffs, NFL, a no-hitter and more

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 13, 2020 08:33 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP source: Saints' Davis agrees to 3-year extension

By Brett Martel Sep. 13, 2020 08:28 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Brady's 1st game with Bucs ends in 34-23 loss at New Orleans

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 08:13 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates his touchdown with offensive tackle Donovan Smith (76) in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Saints intercept Brady twice in 34-23 win over Bucs

By Brett Martel Sep. 13, 2020 08:09 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 04:34 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens warm up during an NFL football training camp practice in an empty stadium, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Baltimore, Md.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
The Latest: Only 1 stadium had fans on NFL's opening Sunday

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 02:16 PM EDT