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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (18) celebrates after scoring against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Pettis' rough start to 2nd season with 49ers leads to big TD

By Josh Dubow Sep. 24, 2019 04:23 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs 7-yards for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
FANTASY PLAYS: QBs to add include Daniel Jones, Brissett

By Frank Stampfl Sep. 24, 2019 03:56 PM EDT

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
When Tom Brady talks, the NFL listens -- and acts

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 24, 2019 03:43 AM EDT

New York Giants defensive back Michael Thomas, left, celebrates as Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Matt Gay, second from right, alks off after missing a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Arians: Inconsistent Buccaneers still learning how to win

By Fred Goodall Sep. 23, 2019 08:23 PM EDT

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Fangio stands strong in face of Denver's dismal start

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 23, 2019 07:50 PM EDT

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley stands on crutches in the bench area after getting injurd against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Giants Barkley has high ankle sprain, time out uncertain

By Tom Canavan Sep. 23, 2019 02:55 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) reaches for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
NFL ICYMI: Maybe the Giants found a new QB in Daniel Jones

By Howard Fendrich Sep. 23, 2019 02:35 AM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) scores on a 7-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Analysis: New QBs generally look like headliners stepping in

By Barry Wilner Sep. 23, 2019 02:27 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a touchdown by running back Darwin Thompson 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)
NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2019 12:30 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Matt Gay (9) misses a field goal as time expires against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bucs rookie misses short FG, 2 extra points in narrow loss

By Fred Goodall Sep. 22, 2019 11:00 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a touchdown by running back Darwin Thompson 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)
NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 10:05 PM EDT

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley smiles as he sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Barkley was injured in the first half. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jones sparkles in his start, Giants rally past Bucs 32-31

By Fred Goodall Sep. 22, 2019 08:12 PM EDT

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

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

New York Jets quarterback Luke Falk drops back to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New York Jets at New England Patriots 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 01:14 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

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

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes the catch ahead of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ahkello Witherspoon making major strides in 49ers' secondary

By Grant Cohn Sep. 19, 2019 08:12 PM EDT