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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger stands on the sideline as the team plays against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger's season is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback will undergo surgery on his right elbow and be placed on injured reserve, ending the 37-year-old's 16th season just two weeks in. Roethlisberger injured the arm late in the second quarter of Sunday's 28-26 loss to Seattle. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Some teams are already fighting uphill battles

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 19, 2019 03:06 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Robert Quinn talks with reporters at the NFL football team's training camp in Oxnard, Calif. Robert Quinn is set for his Dallas debut against Miami after the Dolphins traded the defensive end to the Cowboys in the offseason. Quinn served a two-game suspension over performance enhancers. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker, File)
Cowboys' Quinn faces former team in return from suspension

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 18, 2019 08:24 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers newly acquired safety Minkah Fitzpatrick goes through an agility drill with new teammates as he warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Fitzpatrick attacking fresh start with Steelers

By Will Graves Sep. 18, 2019 07:16 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) scores on a one-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

By Brandon C. Williams Sep. 18, 2019 04:58 PM EDT

New England Patriots linebackers Jamie Collins, left, and Dont'a Hightower, right, speak during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. As dominant as the Patriots' offense has been through two games, their defense has been just as impressive. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats defense has been cohesive, dominant through 2 games

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 18, 2019 04:20 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws a pass during Indianapolis' 19-17 win over the Titans on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Nissan Stadium. (Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP)
Jaguars could enter AFC South race with win over Titans

By Barry Wilner Sep. 18, 2019 03:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphins fans shows his displeasure with the team during the first half at an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins look like the worst team in the NFL, and might even be the worst team in Miami. On the other hand, a comparison with the Marlins is one matchup the Dolphins might win. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Who has the worst team in Miami? It's a close call

By Steven Wine Sep. 18, 2019 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 16, 2019, file photo, Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly speaks to members of the media before the start of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, in Miami. The Dolphins look like the worst team in the NFL, and might even be the worst team in Miami. On the other hand, a comparison with the Marlins is one matchup the Dolphins might win. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Padres at Marlins 7/16/2019

Sep. 18, 2019 11:25 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 17, 2019, file photo, Miami Marlins' Garrett Cooper reacts after striking out during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, in Miami. The Dolphins look like the worst team in the NFL, and might even be the worst team in Miami. On the other hand, a comparison with the Marlins is one matchup the Dolphins might win. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Padres at Marlins 7/17/2019

Sep. 18, 2019 11:22 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2019, file photo, a spectator naps during the playing of the National Anthem before the start of a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Milwaukee Brewers, in Miami. The Dolphins look like the worst team in the NFL, and might even be the worst team in Miami. On the other hand, a comparison with the Marlins is one matchup the Dolphins might win. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Brewers at Marlins 9/10/2019

Sep. 18, 2019 11:21 AM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown (17) and defensive end Deatrich Wise, celebrate during the end of the second half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 43-0. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Patriots are nearly unanimous No. 1 in AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Sep. 17, 2019 06:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1993, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Leon Lett (78) and Miami Dolphins' Bert Weidner (60) reach for a ball after Lett slides into the ball after the Cowboys blocked a field goal attempt in the snow during an NFL football game in Irving, Texas. After Lett touched the ball the Dolphins recovered and then kicked again for the 16-14 win. (Star-Telegram via AP)
NFL At 100: AP Was There, Leon Lett Game

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2019 05:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1993 file photo, The Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins meet on the icy field of Texas Stadium for an NFL football game on Thanksgiving Day in Irving, Texas. Leon Lett learned in the Super Bowl never to celebrate too soon. His blunder the following Thanksgiving night schooled the entire Dallas Cowboys in that same painful lesson. (AP Photo/Glenn James, File)
NFL at 100: '93 ending sent teams in different directions

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 17, 2019 05:25 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins running backs Mark Walton (22) and Kenyan Drake (32), console running back Kalen Ballage (27), during the second half at an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 43-0. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins GM Chris Grier says turnaround can come quickly

Sep. 17, 2019 02:54 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph meets with reporters after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers begins post-Ben life by trading for DB Fitzpatrick

By Will Graves Sep. 17, 2019 02:01 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) tackles Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89), during the first half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
AP sources: Miami's Minkah Fitzpatrick traded to Steelers

By Steven Wine Sep. 16, 2019 11:07 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown (17) cannot hold onto a pass as Miami Dolphins cornerback Eric Rowe (21) defends, during the second half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Brown's status in question after strong debut with Pats

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 16, 2019 07:42 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores looks up at the scoreboard, during the first half at an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins' odds of winning Super Bowl now 20,000 to 1

By Steven Wine Sep. 16, 2019 04:45 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) celebrates his touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Pineiro's 53-yard field goal lifts Bears past Broncos 16-14

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 15, 2019 08:08 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins defensive back Ken Webster (31) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11), during the first half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Newcomer Brown scores as Patriots beat Dolphins 43-0

By Steven Wine Sep. 15, 2019 04:27 PM EDT