NFL Playoffs
FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton (19) moves the puck as Chicago Blackhawks' Brandon Saad (20) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago. The Toronto Maple Leafs signed 41-year-old forward Thornton to a one-year, $700,000 contract Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Joe Thornton points to talk with Joe Montana in Toronto move

Oct. 18, 2020 10:56 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) and outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers continue domination of Browns in Pittsburgh 38-7

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 05:10 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
49ers post-Super Bowl struggles all too familiar for Rams

By Josh Dubow Oct. 15, 2020 01:03 PM EDT

Brady, Rodgers meet for just 3rd time in long careers

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 12:15 PM EDT
GREEN BAY (4-0) at TAMPA BAY (3-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX OPENING LINE - Buccaneers by 3 RECORD...

Los Angeles Rams' Darrell Henderson (27) is congratulated after runnig for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
McVay, Goff want to continue Rams' knack for fast starts

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 14, 2020 09:37 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) points skyward as he is carted off the field after sustaining a leg injury in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Cowboys face playoff chase without Prescott in weak NFC East

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 12, 2020 01:53 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Jared Goff (16) hands off to Darrell Henderson (27) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Smith returns as Goff-led Rams beat Washington to get to 4-1

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 11, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass as he is pressured by Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Jerry Tillery (99) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Buccaneers look to keep rolling when they meet Bears

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 07, 2020 03:27 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Jamaal Williams (30) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons' Jaylinn Hawkins (32) and Kendall Sheffield (20) nduring the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers look more dominant as they enter bye week unbeaten

By Steve Megargee Oct. 06, 2020 06:44 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady throws for 5 TDs, Bucs rally to beat Chargers 38-31

By Fred Goodall Oct. 04, 2020 05:19 PM EDT

Bills visit Raiders in search of 2nd straight 4-0 start

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 10:41 AM EDT
BUFFALO (3-0) at LAS VEGAS (2-1) Monday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Bills by 2 1/2 RECORD VS....

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn walks the turf before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Don't be sorry: History says Pederson right to go for tie

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 29, 2020 02:31 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs for a touchdown in front of Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Patrick Queen (48) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Mahomes outplays Jackson to lead Chiefs past Ravens 34-20

By David Ginsburg Sep. 28, 2020 11:22 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Jeff Wilson (30) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Despite 0-3 start, Giants a game out in woeful NFC East

By Tom Canavan Sep. 28, 2020 07:47 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Buccaneers defense doing its part to help Brady's transition

By Fred Goodall Sep. 28, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, center, causes Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (16) to fumble during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept.20, 2020, in Houston. Baltimore recovered the ball and scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Ball-hawking, All-Pro Ravens CB Humphrey ready for Chiefs

By David Ginsburg Sep. 23, 2020 03:05 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein is congratulated as he walks off the field kicking the game-winning field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (Yffy Yossifor/Star-Telegram via AP)
Column: Another grim chapter for Atlanta's sports history

By Paul Newberry Sep. 21, 2020 02:22 AM EDT

This rendering provided by MKSK shows the design planned for the NFL dedicated Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton, Ohio. Centennial Plaza, developed with the help of $12 million in funding from the citizens and businesses of Canton, will occupy a two-acre city block formerly known as Market Square. (Courtesy of MKSK/Pro Football Hall of Fame via AP)
Pro Football Hall of Fame dedicates Canton Centennial Plaza

By Barry Wilner Sep. 18, 2020 02:59 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers look to bounce back vs. Jets after tough opening loss

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 17, 2020 05:46 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard, left, intercepts a pass in front of Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (15) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Titans, Jaguars eager to seize opportunity at rare 2-0 start

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 17, 2020 05:43 PM EDT