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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass over Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Winless Lions take 7-game skid vs. Vikings to Minnesota

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball after getting past Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin (42) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 07, 2021 11:55 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Adrian Amos trips up Detroit Lions' T.J. Hockenson during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Banged-up Lions put center Frank Ragnow on injured reserve

Oct. 06, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 file photo, Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins (8) reacts to recovering a San Francisco 49ers fumble In the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. The Detroit Lions released veteran linebacker Jamie Collins, a week after acknowledging they were exploring options to trade him. Detroit announced the move Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 two days after leaving him inactive against the Baltimore Ravens.(AP Photo/Lon Horwedel, File)
Linebacker Jamie Collins returning for 3rd stint with Pats

Oct. 06, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams is tackled by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones, top center, and safety Taylor Rapp, right, during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Rams working to stem defensive regression from 2020 heights

By Greg Beacham Oct. 05, 2021 07:21 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches his team from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Lions' Campbell keeps taking risks; results not there yet

By Jeremy Reisman Oct. 04, 2021 04:20 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run ahead of Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
On the run: Bulked-up Vikings 'D' still vulnerable on ground

By Dave Campbell Oct. 04, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) catches a pass from quarterback Justin Fields as Detroit Lions defensive back Bobby Price defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Montgomery's knee injury means uncertainty for Bears offense

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 04, 2021 01:20 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garoppolo injures calf; Montgomery hurts knee

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2021 07:52 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Trouble in the red zone hurts Lions in 24-14 loss to Bears

By Jay Cohen Oct. 03, 2021 06:15 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Eagles see red in blown scoring chances in loss to Chiefs

By Dan Gelston Oct. 03, 2021 06:07 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run ahead of Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
In Stefanski's return, Browns defense dominates Vikings 14-7

By Dave Campbell Oct. 03, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Fields, Bears bounce back to beat winless Lions 24-14

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 03, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 04:07 PM EDT

Connecticut Sun's Alyssa Thomas (25) goes up to shoot against Chicago Sky's Azura Stevens (30) during the first half of Game 3 in the semifinals of a WNBA playoff basketball game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Copper lifts Sky to 86-83 win over Sun and 2-1 series lead

Oct. 03, 2021 03:11 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates with teammates after catching a 12-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cleveland Browns at Minnesota Vikings 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
The Latest: Brady sets NFL's career passing mark

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 11:57 AM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in...

Bears say rookie QB Justin Fields will start against Lions

Oct. 02, 2021 07:45 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears say rookie quarterback Justin Fields will start against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The team announced...