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Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen during NFL football practice, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55. (Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers via AP)
Center-QB relationship marked by quirks, powdered backsides

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 05, 2021 02:39 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The Super Bowl matchup features the most accomplished quarterback ever to play the game who is still thriving at age 43 in Brady against the young gun who is rewriting record books at age 25. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Tom Brady has denied 27 QBs in unparalleled playoff success

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 03, 2021 04:32 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 03:59 PM EST
Jan. 20 1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but...

FILE - Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh walks the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. The Ravens and Buffalo Bills meet in an AFC divisional round playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 16. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, FIle)
Allen, Jackson set for playoff showdown as Bills host Ravens

By John Wawrow Jan. 14, 2021 02:09 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh celebrates after a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Harbaugh, Ravens happily travel road to success in playoffs

By David Ginsburg Jan. 13, 2021 01:09 PM EST

Miami Dolphins' Andrew Van Ginkel, left, tackles New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Win or lose, it's Darnold's job to lead Jets rest of the way

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 30, 2020 06:23 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watches the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Once full of hope, woeful Bengals now playing for pride

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 30, 2020 04:02 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jets ready for Dolphins, certain they'll get win this season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 27, 2020 01:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) gestures at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. The college quarterbacks class is shaping up nicely, just in time to perhaps rescue some NFL teams from themselves. Those guys salivating about such prospects work in the personnel departments of the Jets, Jaguars and Bears. Maybe for the Lions, Patriots, Falcons, Saints and 49ers. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
On Football: NFL QB quandaries from coast to coast

By Barry Wilner Nov. 27, 2020 01:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) rolls out of the pocket during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. When he has been healthy and had some help around him, Darnold has looked decent, though decent is hardly what you want from supposedly the franchise's future. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Jets' Darnold feels 'really good,' likely to start Sunday

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 27, 2020 12:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, left, looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. Darnold could be getting closer to returning to the huddle. The Jets quarterback was expected to be limited in practice Wednesday, but there's optimism Darnold's injured right shoulder might be healed in time to play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at home. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Jets' Darnold trending in right direction to play vs. Miami

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 25, 2020 02:01 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, center left, looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will be sidelined for a second straight game as he recovers from an injured right shoulder. Coach Adam Gase said Monday that Joe Flacco will start in Darnold's place when the winless Jets take on the Chargers in Los Angeles on Sunday.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Darnold's shoulder remains big question mark for 0-10 Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 23, 2020 05:56 PM EST

New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon (89) celebrates with teammates after making a touchdown catch against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Winless Jets trying to stay positive after loss to Chargers

Dan Greenspan Nov. 22, 2020 09:55 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert passes against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
New York Jets at Los Angeles Chargers 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 04:26 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) catches a 2-yard touchdown pass ahead of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
The Latest: Cowboys win, NFC East teams all have 3 wins

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2020 12:55 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) looks to throw against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2020 12:14 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, center left, looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will be sidelined for a second straight game as he recovers from an injured right shoulder. Coach Adam Gase said Monday that Joe Flacco will start in Darnold's place when the winless Jets take on the Chargers in Los Angeles on Sunday.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Darnold has 'good shot' at returning as Jets QB next week

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 20, 2020 01:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, file photo, New York Jets head coach Adam Gase walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in East Rutherford, N.J. The Los Angeles Chargers host the winless Jets on Sunday, in a midseason matchup of struggling teams. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
Winless Jets, reeling Chargers searching for any momentum

By Joe Reedy Nov. 19, 2020 06:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole (34) chases a play during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets' suddenly thin and inexperienced secondary took another big hit. Veteran cornerback Brian Poole is having surgery on his injured shoulder, and coach Adam Gase confirmed Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, the he will be out the rest of the year. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jets CB Poole having shoulder surgery, out for season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 19, 2020 04:43 PM EST

Winless Jets look to snap 3-game losing streak to Chargers

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 10:10 AM EST
NEW YORK JETS (0-9) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (2-7) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Chargers by 10 1/2 ...