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FILE - This Aug. 30, 2010, file photo shows Brian Sherman, left, using his laptop to record moves in his team's fantasy football draft, at a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Cincinnati. From 2007 to 2017, the number of people playing fantasy football more than tripled, from 13.8 million to 42.7 million, according to the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association. This past Sunday, ESPN’s fantasy app drew 8.3 million unique users _ its biggest day ever _ according to ESPN and Adobe Analytics (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)
NFL At 100: Fantasy football all too real in sports culture

By Noah Trister Sep. 13, 2019 12:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Nickell Robey-Coleman breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints' Tommylee Lewis during the second half of the NFL football NFC championship game in New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints visit Los Angeles for a rematch of the NFC championship game won by the Rams, but remembered for the no-call that created the opening for Sean McVay's team to storm through. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Saints at Rams in rematch of disputed NFC title game

By Barry Wilner Sep. 13, 2019 12:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos linebacker Todd Davis (51) celebrates his interception for a touchdown with free safety Justin Simmons during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Davis practiced Wednesday, Sept. 11, for the first time since tearing his left calf on the first day of training camp July 18. Davis, who was the team's leading tackler last season, said he hopes to play Sunday against the Chicago Bears. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Ex-teammates Trevathan, Davis ready for reunion

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 12, 2019 07:56 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) cannot hang on to a pass as Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Chiefs, Raiders missing big-play WRs heading into matchup

By Josh Dubow Sep. 12, 2019 07:50 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, right, is greeted by offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Raiders' Miller revels in shutout against Chubb, Broncos

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 12, 2019 07:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack (52) makes a tackle on Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) with help from Danny Trevathan (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. Trevathan returns with the Bears on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, to Denver, where he played from 2012-15 and won a Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
This time Fangio knows Mack all too well

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 12, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett celebrates after a touchdown during the second half in an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No more Luck gives Titans chance to flip script vs. Colts

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 12, 2019 06:33 PM EDT

Bears-Broncos Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 01:32 PM EDT
CHICAGO (0-1) at DENVER (0-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Bears by 1½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Bears 0-1; Broncos 0...

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos linebacker Todd Davis (51) celebrates his interception for a touchdown with free safety Justin Simmons during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Davis practiced Wednesday, Sept. 11, for the first time since tearing his left calf on the first day of training camp July 18. Davis, who was the team's leading tackler last season, said he hopes to play Sunday against the Chicago Bears. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Broncos LB Todd Davis returns from torn calf

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 11, 2019 07:28 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills' John Brown (15) catches a pass in froint of New York Jets' Darryl Roberts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Brown would score a touchdown on the play as the Bills won 17-16. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Bills' 2-year pursuit of free agent Brown begins to pay off

By John Wawrow Sep. 11, 2019 06:56 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Preston Smith sacks Chicago Bears' Mitchell Trubisky during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Chicago. The Packers won 10-3. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky attempts to bounce back again

By Gene Chamberlain Sep. 11, 2019 06:33 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley leaves the game on a stretcher after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Raiders rookie S Abram to miss season with shoulder injury

By Josh Dubow Sep. 11, 2019 05:09 PM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Broncos coach Vic Fangio treating Bears game like any other

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 11, 2019 05:04 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) tries to avoid a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs free safety Tyrann Mathieu during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon C. Williams Sep. 11, 2019 04:20 PM EDT

Graphic shows NFL team matchups and predicts the winners in Week 2 action; 3c x 4 1/2 inches; 146 mm x 114 mm;
Newton's favorite opponent, the Bucs, visit Thursday night

By Barry Wilner Sep. 11, 2019 02:21 PM EDT

This is a 2019 file photo showing Quincy Enunwa of the New York Jets NFL football team. Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa will be sidelined the rest of the season with a neck injury, his second in just over two years. Coach Adam Gase says Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, that Enunwa is still undergoing tests to determine the severity. He also wouldn’t speculate as to whether the injury could threaten Enunwa’s career. (AP Photo/File)
Jets WR Quincy Enunwa out for season with neck injury

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 11, 2019 11:03 AM EDT

Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley leaves the game on a stretcher after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Raiders show skeptics they can compete without Antonio Brown

By Josh Dubow Sep. 10, 2019 07:36 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints survived latest bout with poor two-minute defense

By Brett Martel Sep. 10, 2019 06:04 PM EDT

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson (68), offensive guard Ronald Leary (65) and others sit on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won the game 24-16. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Broncos' strategies backfire in dud of season opener

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 10, 2019 05:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham, left, hands off to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Foxborough, Mass. A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets have acquired wide receiver Demaryius Thomas from the New England Patriots for a 2021 sixth-round draft pick. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 because the teams had not yet announced the trade. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
AP source: Jets acquire WR Thomas from Pats for draft pick

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 10, 2019 04:54 PM EDT