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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:54 PM EDT
Nov. 5 1927 — Walter Hagen beats Joe Turnesa 1-up to capture the PGA Championship for the fourth consecutive year and fifth overall. ...

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) celebrates a touchdown catch with quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Fates are in the stars for midseason Titans-Rams showdown

By Greg Beacham Nov. 04, 2021 04:16 PM EDT

Injured Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, center, stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Prescott set to return as Cowboys face Miller-less Broncos

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 01:38 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 04, 2021 01:26 PM EDT

A Houston Texans fans wears a sack over his head during the team's loss during second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Dolphins, Texans both bringing 7-game slides into Sunday

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
AFC West-leading Raiders return from bye, face NY Giants

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 11:40 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth (95) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Tannehill ready to do whatever Titans need with Henry out

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 03, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 4 1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL-record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Backup QBs shine across NFL in Week 8

By Josh Dubow Nov. 03, 2021 02:53 AM EDT

Winless Lions activate OT Taylor Decker off injured reserve

Nov. 02, 2021 06:11 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have activated offensive tackle Taylor Decker from injured reserve. Detroit also activated...

FILE - Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) is seen during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. The Tennessee Titans have signed 2012 NFL MVP and four-time All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson to help replace NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry. The Titans signed Peterson on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, to the practice squad with Peterson, 36, not having been with an NFL team this season.(AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Titans sign Adrian Peterson to help replace Derrick Henry

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 02, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Melvin Ingram (8) celebrates with free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) after tackling Detroit Lions running back Dedrick Mills for a loss in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers have traded veteran outside linebacker Melvin Ingram to the Kansas City Chiefs for a sixth-round pick in the 2022 draft. The teams made the announcement Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, hours before the NFL's trade deadline(AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers 8/21/2021

Nov. 02, 2021 11:41 AM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell argues a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winless Lions go into bye with fans staying away from games

By Larry Lage Nov. 01, 2021 06:52 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) stiff arms Detroit Lions free safety Tracy Walker III (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Running the ball is a winning formula for the Eagles

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 01, 2021 06:30 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts safety Andrew Sendejo (42) in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Titans will have to get creative without NFL rushing leader

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 01, 2021 05:15 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) cuts away from Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Titans' Henry will have surgery, no timetable for return

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 01, 2021 10:24 AM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates after the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 15-10 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
NFL Today, Week 8

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2021 09:07 PM EDT

Injured Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, center, stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Dan Campbell takes blame for another ugly Lions loss

Dave Hogg Oct. 31, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, far right, and teammates sit on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Eagles run for 4 TDs in 44-6 victory over winless Lions

By Larry Lage Oct. 31, 2021 04:08 PM EDT