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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones warms-up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2006, file photo, Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan passes the ball as he waits for the start of the team's first football practice after a bye week in Englewood, Colo. The Broncos will honor Shanahan, the winningest coach in the team's history, by including his name in the Ring of Fame during a halftime ceremony Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, when the team hosts the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Pats-Cowboys becomes NFL's 10th OT game

Oct. 17, 2021 09:20 AM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) scrambles out of the pocket under pressure from Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory (94) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Giants QB Daniel Jones cleared to play against the Rams

Oct. 15, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3), keeps his injured hand in a pad as he runs through a warmup drill with backup quarterback Geno Smith (7) behind him during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Renton, Wash. Wilson had surgery on his hand last Friday, and Smith is expected to be the starting quarterback Sunday when the Seahawks play the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL season

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 15, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 54-yard field goal on the final play of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Analysis: Overtime the right time in NFL through five weeks

By Barry Wilner Oct. 15, 2021 12:00 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) eludes the reach of San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Boomer Sooner in NFL: Quarterbacks Murray vs. Mayfield

By Barry Wilner Oct. 14, 2021 11:44 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, center, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey as Rams' Taylor Rapp (24) moves in as Metcalf scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Ramsey embracing leadership role on and off field for Rams

By Greg Beacham Oct. 14, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes to wide receiver DK Metcalf for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Geno Smith's time arrives as he steps up for Seahawks

By Tim Booth Oct. 14, 2021 07:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, file photo, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball as Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) rushes in during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. The talented fourth-year running back is probably going to miss at least a game or two after spraining his left ankle on a fluke play early in the Giants 44-20 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Giants' Barkley frustrated by ankle, Jones making progress

By Tom Canavan Oct. 14, 2021 05:38 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is hugged after his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Rams on a roll early, head east to face hurting Giants

By Tom Canavan Oct. 14, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Cowboys looking to end six-game losing streak vs. Patriots

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 01:06 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:52 PM EDT
Oct. 15 1933 — The Philadelphia Eagles play their first NFL game and suffers a 56-0 loss to the New York Giants. 1961 —...

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) rushes the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 14, 2021 12:48 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
Oct. 15 1933 — The Philadelphia Eagles play their first NFL game and suffers a 56-0 loss to the New York Giants. 1961 —...

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) moves to avoid Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. The Rams won 26-17. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
McVay and Rams look to beat Giants for 2nd straight year

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 11:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2021, file photo, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett is defended by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Robert Rochell (31) during an NFL football game in Seattle. Just one week ago, Rochell was a rookie cornerback hoping to contribute on special teams while he waited for the opportunity to make plays for the Rams' defense. When the Rams visit the New York Giants on Sunday, there's a good chance this fourth-round pick from Central Arkansas will spend his fifth career NFL game as a starting cornerback for Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten, File)
Rookie Rochell thrust into prominent role in Rams' secondary

By Greg Beacham Oct. 13, 2021 08:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, file photo, Denver Broncos offensive guard Graham Glasgow (61) lines up against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. Glasgow says the next time his heart starts racing in a game he’ll head straight to the sideline. He stuck it out in the season opener and only learned afterward that he was risking a stroke by playing through an atrial fibrillation episode. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broncos' Glasgow will take himself out if he has A-fib again

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 13, 2021 05:21 PM EDT

ESPN secures rights to Monday night wild-card game

Oct. 13, 2021 05:16 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN has signed a five-year agreement with the NFL to broadcast the Monday night game during the first weekend of the playoffs, beginning this...

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge watches play against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Giants' Jones could play if he clears concussion protocol

By Tom Canavan Oct. 13, 2021 03:42 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Close calls: NFL has record number of games decided late

By Josh Dubow Oct. 13, 2021 02:41 AM EDT