Houston Texans
Raiders' Derek Carr set to open 8th season

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 09, 2021 08:56 PM EDT
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Derek Carr remembers waking up in a panic, stressing the night before every practice. It’s been quite some time, the eight-year veteran...

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers smiles after a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Jets won 23-14. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Displaced Saints open Winston era vs. Rodgers, Packers

By Brett Martel Sep. 09, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

Houston Texans head coach David Culley reacts during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Veteran coaches Meyer, Culley debut as Texans host Jaguars

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 09, 2021 05:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs down the sidelines for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 09, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

Jags' No. 1 overall pick Lawrence to make debut at Texans

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 01:19 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE (1-15) at HOUSTON (4-12) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Jaguars by 2.5, according to FanDuel...

Darnold faces his replacement Wilson when Panthers host Jets

The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 11:08 AM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (2-14) at CAROLINA (5-11) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE: Panthers by 3, according to FanDuel...

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bridgewater convinced Broncos; now he's out to win over fans

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 08, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

Texans to be without K Fairbairn in opener against Jags

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 08, 2021 01:26 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans will be without kicker Kaʻimi Fairbairn because of an injury Sunday when they open the season against the Jacksonville...

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
NFL QB youth movement features 13 starters 25 or younger

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2021 02:44 AM EDT

Former Florida head coaches Steve Spurrier, left, and Urban Meyer are recognized during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game between Florida and Florida Atlantic, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. Meyer is coach of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Urban legend: Jags' Meyer trying to extend impressive streak

By Mark Long Sep. 08, 2021 02:42 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace (39) catches a pass in front of cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) during NFL football practice in Orchard Park, N.Y. (James P. McCoy/Buffalo News via AP, Pool, File)
Wallace back in familiar starting spot in Bills secondary

By John Wawrow Sep. 07, 2021 08:43 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks for an opening from the pocket while performing field drills during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 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)
Jonnu Smith, Henry ready to help QB Jones in opener for Pats

Sep. 06, 2021 08:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Cleveland. Cleveland’s star running back has partnered with a charity close to his heart with the launch of “Chubb Crunch,” a cereal being gobbled up by Browns fans in record numbers. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Giants to retire Hall of Famer Strahan's jersey in November

By The Associated Press Sep. 03, 2021 12:32 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) works a drill during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Bills look to take control again in young, new-look AFC East

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 03, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks to pass during a preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Rebuilding Eagles aim to find out about Jalen Hurts

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 01, 2021 06:12 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) runs for a first down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Without Watson and Watt, little hope for Texans to improve

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 01, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. Lawyers fighting sexual assault allegations against Watson face a predicament: Defending their client means working to discredit the claims of 22 women who are more likely to be believed in the #MeToo era. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Texans GM Caserio won't provide clarity on Watson's future

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 01, 2021 05:42 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is seen during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Saleh changed Jets' vibe, but now it must transfer to field

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 01, 2021 05:11 PM EDT

Chase Young-led defense is again Washington's best hope

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:30 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (7-10) New faces: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, CB William Jackson, WR Curtis Samuel, WR Adam Humphries, TE Sammis Reyes, LB Jamin Davis,...

Eagles are rebuilding with young coach, QB and roster

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:11 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (4-11-1) New faces: Coach Nick Sirianni, WR DeVonta Smith, QBs Joe Flacco and Gardner Minshew, DE Ryan Kerrigan, RB...