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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) rushes past Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Tahir Whitehead (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Fournette gradually carving role with Brady-led Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall 18 hrs ago

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Panthers' McCaffrey out multiple weeks with ankle sprain

By Steve Reed 22 hrs ago

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) plays against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. Ravaged by injuries during training camp, Cleveland welcomed back starting linebacker Mack Wilson and Greedy Williams on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, as the Browns began getting ready for this week's game against the Washington Football Team. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Browns starting LB Mack, CB Williams back from injuries

By Tom Withers 23 hrs ago

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Sep. 21, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 22 1905 — Willie Anderson wins the U.S. Open for the fourth time in five years, beating Alex Smith with a 314-total. ...

Dallas Cowboys cornerback C.J. Goodwin (29) follows on Cowboys onside kick as Atlanta Falcons' Olamide Zaccheaus (17) looks on in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. Goodwin recovered the kick. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys stun Falcons with onside kick, late field goal

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) runs off the field with quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Fournette ran 46-yards for a score against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady, Fournette lead Bucs over Panthers 31-17

By Fred Goodall Sep. 20, 2020 05:00 PM EDT

New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty, right, is greeted by his twin brother, cornerback Jason McCourty, left, after Devin McCourty intercepted a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
The Latest: Seahawks' Diggs ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

Cowboys missing 2 offensive tackles against Falcons

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 12:35 PM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys are without two offensive tackles against Atlanta. Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith is inactive against the Falcons...

Season ticket holders, Jeremy and Daytona Stoner, of Tampa, take a photo of themselves outside an empty Raymond James Stadium before an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Fans are not allowed in the stadium in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 11:56 AM EDT

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 Sep. 19, 2020 11:36 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cowboys' Elliott reveals "painful" new "Feed Me" tattoo

By The Associated Press Sep. 18, 2020 01:47 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, right, hands the ball off to running back Joe Mixon during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Mayfield throws 2 TD passes, Browns hold off Burrow, Bengals

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2020 12:10 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (28) lands on wide receiver Michael Thomas' right ankle while being tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr., left, late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (Andrew Stagni/The Advocate via AP)
Saints starting receivers Thomas, Sanders miss practice

By Brett Martel Sep. 17, 2020 07:08 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

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....

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) kneels during the national anthem before the team's NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Despite setting two defensive franchise records for the Panthers last season, Reid remains unsigned like his close friend Colin Kaepernick. Washington coach Ron Rivera, Reid’s former coach in Carolina, gave him a strong endorsement Wednesday, Sept. 16. “I would tell them he’s a heckuva teammate,” Rivera said. "He came in and the young man did exactly what was asked of him." (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Eric Reid still hasn't received an offer or workout invite

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 16, 2020 08:17 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) scores a touchdown against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson (22) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Receiver Darius Slayton finding end zone again for Giants

By Tom Canavan Sep. 16, 2020 07:53 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Titans' Henry, Saints' Kamara among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Sep. 16, 2020 01:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson (24) talks with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson are among 14 first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson 2021 Hall of Fame candidates

By Barry Wilner Sep. 16, 2020 01:03 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Randy Bullock (4) reacts after missing a game tying field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. Los Angeles won 16-13. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Kickers look out of sorts after no exhibition games

By Josh Dubow Sep. 16, 2020 02:29 AM EDT