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New Orleans Saints strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) smiles after his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins invests in Premier League club

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2021 12:41 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 23 1949 — Don Doll of the Detroit Lions intercepts four passes in a 24-7 victory over the Chicago Cardinals. 1960 ...

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates after scoring a 9-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Bengals in the mix in tough AFC North? Right now, they are

By Barry Wilner Oct. 21, 2021 11:42 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reacts on the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Goff returns to LA with winless Lions to face McVay's Rams

By Greg Beacham Oct. 21, 2021 04:12 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is congratulated by A.J. Brown (11) after Tannehill scored a touchdown on a 4-yard run against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 21, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:55 AM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes under pressure by Chicago Bears defensive tackle Bilal Nichols during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Goff, Lions face Stafford, Rams after making big QB trade

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 10:55 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford calls from the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. The Rams won 26-17. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Matthew Stafford happy with Rams, won't slam Lions

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 20, 2021 11:39 PM EDT

FILE- In this Sept. 19, 2021, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason (9) runs onto the field during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Indianapolis. The Seattle Seahawks claimed Eason off waivers on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, adding another quarterback to the roster while Russell Wilson is out following finger surgery. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Los Angeles Rams at Indianapolis Colts 9/19/2021

Oct. 20, 2021 06:23 PM EDT

New England Patriots defensive back Adrian Phillips (21) warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots believe offense is better than it has performed

By Glen Farley Oct. 20, 2021 05:58 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) is tackled by Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Highlight block shows versatility of Bengals WR Chase

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 20, 2021 02:14 PM EDT

Graphic shows NFL team matchups and predicts the winners in Week 7 action; 3c x 3 7/8 inches
A perfect example of the difficulties of NFL short weeks

By Barry Wilner Oct. 20, 2021 01:22 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens' Brandon Stephens (21) and Miles Boykin (80) react after making a hit on Jalen Guyton, not visible, on a kickoff return during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 34-6. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Turnaround teams: Record 3 teams hit 5-1 after opening loss

By Josh Dubow Oct. 20, 2021 02:29 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Despite big win, McVay wants faster starts from Rams offense

By Dan Greenspan Oct. 18, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) is pressured by Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Campbell tries to calmly assess his 0-6 Detroit Lions

By Dave Hogg Oct. 18, 2021 06:18 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Bengals get a gratifying complete game, gear up for Ravens

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 18, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Darrell Henderson, right, scores a touchdown while New York Giants' Tae Crowder tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
NY Giants fading fast, blown out for second straight week

By Tom Canavan Oct. 18, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

Houston Texans head coach David Culley watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Analysis: NFL loaded with mediocre teams 6 weeks into season

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 18, 2021 03:14 AM EDT

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor (52) is carted off the field after being injured during the second half an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
NFL Today, Week 6

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2021 09:39 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp, second from right, celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Matthew Stafford (9), second from left, during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Led by Kupp, Rams' wide receivers opening eyes around NFL

By Tom Canavan Oct. 17, 2021 07:20 PM EDT