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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after completing a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs stop 3 2-point conversions, beat Ravens 33-28

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 05:43 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 04:14 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 03:40 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, left, and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus, right, force Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: New starting QBs showing potential

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 01:30 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) throws a pass during warmups before a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Miami Dolphins at Dallas Cowboys 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 12:37 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery, left, celebrates with Jason Kelce after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Panthers' Newton inactive against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 12:22 PM EDT

Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro (15) celebrates his game-winning field goal after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. The Bears won 16-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Eddy 'Money' Piñeiro is the toast of NFL's kicker fraternity

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 22, 2019 12:04 PM EDT

Who are these guys? Obscure QBs and backups

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 11:49 AM EDT
Who are these guys? Already, eight NFL teams are starting quarterbacks they didn't plan to have behind center about a month ago. That's one-quarter of...

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2019, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. Eli Manning's long and distinguished reign as the New York Giants' starting quarterback is seemingly over. Let the Daniel Jones era begin. Coach Pat Shurmur announced Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, that the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL draft is replacing two-time Super Bowl MVP as the Giants' quarterback, beginning Sunday at Tampa Bay.(AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
Giants' Shepard played after concussion, says wanted to win

By Tom Canavan Sep. 20, 2019 04:20 PM EDT

Bills rule out running back Singletary from home opener

Sep. 20, 2019 02:49 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have ruled out rookie running back Devin Singletary from playing in their home opener against the Cincinnati Bengals this...

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown carries his helmet during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Column: Still a lot to love in sports _ and reasons to watch

By Tim Dahlberg Sep. 20, 2019 02:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 1957, file photo, NFL Commissioner Bert Bell gestures in his office in Philadelphia. Bert Bell was not the first NFL commissioner. He was, however, the first to make a major impact on pro football. To call Bell the father of the NFL draft would be accurate. It also would be an incomplete assessment, because Bell was a brilliant innovator who helped carry his league from afterthought to a player among American sports. (AP Photo/Warren M. Winterbottom, File)
Bert Bell was more than the father of the NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Sep. 20, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett (95) sacks New York Jets' Trevor Siemian (19) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Garrett leads the league with five sacks in two games. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Ravens-Chiefs more than big defense vs big offense

By Barry Wilner Sep. 20, 2019 12:26 AM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars 9/19/2019

Sep. 19, 2019 08:33 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks downfield for a receiver in an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Chargers' Rivers, Texans' Watson face off in key game

By Joe Reedy Sep. 19, 2019 08:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2019, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. Eli Manning's long and distinguished reign as the New York Giants' starting quarterback is seemingly over. Let the Daniel Jones era begin. Coach Pat Shurmur announced Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, that the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL draft is replacing two-time Super Bowl MVP as the Giants' quarterback, beginning Sunday at Tampa Bay.(AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
Giants launch Daniel Jones era against wary Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Sep. 19, 2019 07:03 PM EDT

Giants-Buccaneers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 02:12 PM EDT
NEW YORK GIANTS (0-2) at TAMPA BAY (1-1) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Buccaneers by 5 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD —...

Bengals-Bills Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 11:58 AM EDT
CINCINNATI (0-2) at BUFFALO (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Bills by 6 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Bills 2-0;...

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) during the second half an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Undrafted players fuel 49ers running game

By Josh Dubow Sep. 18, 2019 06:56 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees watches from the sidelines after getting hurt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Los Angeles. Brees has been diagnosed with a torn ligament near the thumb of his throwing hand that is expected to sideline him at least six weeks, said a person familiar with the situation. Brees has elected to have surgery, but it is not yet clear when the operation will take place or who will perform it, the person said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Brees, Roethlisberger, Foles, Darnold. Who's next to go?

By Barry Wilner Sep. 18, 2019 06:51 PM EDT