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Williams could have big day against Lions' leaky run defense

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 10:10 AM EST
DETROIT LIONS (1-10-1) at DENVER (6-6) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox LINE: Broncos by 8, according to FanDuel SportsBoo k. ...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan sits on the bench with a bloody elbow after getting banged up on a sack by the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Pitts returns to site of vicious hit as Falcons play at Jags

By Mark Long Nov. 26, 2021 11:08 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) scores a touchdown past Chicago Bears defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carson (36) and cornerback Jaylon Johnson (33) in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers not getting ahead of themselves against 0-8 Lions

By Will Graves Nov. 11, 2021 01:39 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid talks to Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Bills heading to Kansas City for rematch of AFC title game

By Dave Skretta Oct. 07, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (1) gestures to fans after making a catch in front of Washington Football Team's Landon Collins (26) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Sanders quickly fitting in with Bills after 2 TD outing

By John Wawrow Sep. 29, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden looks on during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Raiders excited for 1st opener in Las Vegas with fans

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2021 07:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen throws a pass during a preseason NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. In describing Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's rugged ability to extend plays and make unorthodox throws, Bills starter Josh Allen could have been describing himself. The two open the season facing off against each other on Sunday, when Buffalo hosts Pittsburgh in a matchup of two defending division champs. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Allen draws comparisons to Big Ben as Bills face Steelers

By John Wawrow Sep. 09, 2021 05:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell (26) carries the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas. Just a few years ago, Bell was arguably the best all-around running back in the league as a do-it-all playmaking force for Pittsburgh. Kansas City signed him and he wasn't much of a factor; he was active but didn't play in the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Newton, Peterson, Bell and Gurley among unsigned big names

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 02, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (1) tries to break free of Green Bay Packers cornerback Isaac Yiadom (24) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
AFC championship loss motivates Bills to build on last year

By John Wawrow Sep. 01, 2021 05:56 PM EDT

Bill-ief sky-high in Buffalo with majority of starters back

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:32 PM EDT
BUFFALO BILLS (15-4) New faces: WR Emmanuel Sanders, QB Mitch Trubisky, RB Matt Breida, DEs Efe Obada, Greg Rousseau, P Matt Haack. ...

FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 31, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) makes a catch against Seattle Seahawks defensive end Alton Robinson (98) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Gruden doesn't want anyone forgetting about WR Zay Jones

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 16, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) smiles during practice at NFL football training camp in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills armed for future: Allen inks 6-year, $258 million deal

By John Wawrow Aug. 06, 2021 01:31 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders corner back Damon Arnette performs drills during an NFL football practice Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Henderson. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Offseason bonding helps Derek Carr with Raiders teammates

By W.g. Ramirez Jul. 28, 2021 07:30 PM EDT

Bills seek to build off Josh Allen's breakthrough season

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:22 AM EDT
BUFFALO BILLS (15-4) CAMP SITE: Orchard Park, New York LAST YEAR: Josh Allen’s breakout season propelled the Bills to...

Raiders searching for success headed into Gruden's 4th year

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:06 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (8-8) CAMP SITE: Henderson, Nevada LAST YEAR: The Raiders got off to a promising start in their first...

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to hand off to running back Jalen Richard (30) during NFL football practice Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Receiver John Brown set to assume leadership role for Vegas

By W.g. Ramirez Jun. 10, 2021 02:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The heavy lifting is hardly done for Beane after the Bills general manager completed making much-needed upgrades to Buffalo's pass rush, and restocking the roster's depth at the NFL draft this weekend (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Draft over, Bills face decision on Allen, Edmunds' contracts

By John Wawrow May. 01, 2021 06:36 PM EDT

Miami edge rusher Gregory Rousseau appears on the red carpet at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer, Pool)
Bills upgrade pass rush by drafting Miami's Rousseau 30th

By John Wawrow Apr. 30, 2021 12:09 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 file photo, Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Florida during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Brandon Beane didn’t entirely rule out the possibility of adding a running back in the first two rounds, with Clemson’s Travis Etienne and Alabama’s Najee Harris rated as the top prospects (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Bills expected to focus on defense with late 1st-round pick

By John Wawrow Apr. 23, 2021 03:47 PM EDT