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Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 07:49 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal...

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees, left, and wide receivers coach Dave Brock, right, talk with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, center, on the field before an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Injured Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, center, stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cowboys' Prescott puts calf issue to rest, set for Broncos

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 05, 2021 02:04 AM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) tries to push away Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) while looking to pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Titans, Rams: top conference teams with different outlooks

By Barry Wilner Nov. 05, 2021 12:17 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws under pressure from Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday

By Steve Megargee Nov. 03, 2021 11:51 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Backup QBs shine across NFL in Week 8

By Josh Dubow Nov. 03, 2021 02:53 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones (50) reacts to a play against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Rams supplant Cardinals on top of latest AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Nov. 02, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
The New Orleans Saints are Tom Brady's new kryptonite

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 02, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs (7) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short

By Dave Campbell Nov. 01, 2021 08:35 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikes star DE Hunter done for year with torn pectoral muscle

By Dave Campbell Nov. 01, 2021 06:07 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Amari Cooper during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16

By Dave Campbell Oct. 31, 2021 11:48 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates after the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 15-10 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
NFL Today, Week 8

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2021 09:07 PM EDT

Injured Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, center, stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

Peyton Manning stands next to his Denver Broncos Ring of Honor pillar after its unveiling prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
The Latest: Seahawks cruise, Broncos barely hold on

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars' Laviska Shenault Jr., left, Trevor Lawrence (16) and Phillip Dorsett II (13) talk on the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Lawrence wraps preseason with 2 TDs, Jags beat Cowboys 34-14

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 29, 2021 04:20 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and quarterback Garrett Gilbert (3) talk on the sideline in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
QB Rush solid for Cowboys in 20-14 preseason loss to Texans

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 21, 2021 11:10 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott does a non-passing drill during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Oxnard, Calif., Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
Don't expect starters in Cowboys-Steelers Hall of Fame game

By Barry Wilner Aug. 04, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16...