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Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson speaks after being presented his Hall of Fame ring during halftime of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan Sports Hall inducts Calvin Johnson, Jordyn Wieber

Oct. 01, 2021 08:25 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, left, talks with place kicker Josh Lambo after Lambo missed his second field goal against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jaguars trying to help kicker Lambo through confidence woes

Oct. 01, 2021 03:23 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is hit by Chicago Bears defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (95) after a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Bears waiting until game time to announce QB against Lions

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 01, 2021 03:13 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, stands with head coach Bill Belichick, right, during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. Without Bill Belichick, Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl and is on pace to throw a career-high 53 touchdown passes at age 44. Without Brady under center, Belichick is 54-61 over his career, including 8-11 since the future Hall of Fame quarterback left New England for Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, file)
NFL launches 'Crucial Catch' initiative for October

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Billy Turner (77) is shown after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Green Bay, Wisc., in this Monday, Sept 20. 2021, file photo. The Green Bay Packers’ offensive line looks quite a bit different from last year’s version, but it again has found a way to withstand multiple injuries while providing capable protection for reigning MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. “Honestly that’s just the standard,” right tackle Billy Turner said. “That’s the standard here in Green Bay and it’s been that way for a long time.” (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers 9/20/2021

Oct. 01, 2021 11:59 AM EDT

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh watches against the Detroit Lions in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Analysis: Kicking Kraze or Field Goal Frenzy, the foot wins

By Barry Wilner Oct. 01, 2021 11:02 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry reacts after his team beat the Seattle Seahawks 33-30 in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
West Division showdowns, East Coast return of a hero

By Barry Wilner Sep. 30, 2021 11:32 PM EDT

Bengals without some key starters for matchup with Jaguars

Sep. 30, 2021 07:12 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals were without some key regulars Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with receiver Tee Higgins, safety...

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks down at his hat during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 35-17. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Bears, Lions seeking lift following gut-wrenching losses

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 30, 2021 03:26 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Prolific passing games in Cardinals-Rams unbeaten showdown

By Greg Beacham Sep. 30, 2021 02:50 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates as running back Kareem Hunt scores a 29-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 4

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 30, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) walks off the field after the Cleveland Browns defeated the Bears in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Bears, winless Lions try to bounce back from rough losses

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 11:53 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) and defensive end Michael Dogbe (91) tackle Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Rams host Cards in high-profile clash of NFC West unbeatens

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 11:20 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 1 1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer...

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, left, talks with place kicker Josh Lambo after Lambo missed his second field goal against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jaguars rule out PK Lambo, will go with Wright at Bengals

Sep. 29, 2021 08:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick celebrates after a catch against the New York Jets during an NFL football game in Denver. Tim Patrick hasn't just grown accustomed to being underestimated, he's come to embrace the slights. The sure-handed fourth-year wide receiver isn't sure he'll ever stop being overlooked, either. “Honestly, probably not,” Patrick said. “But I like it that way. I’m just going to keep on doing what I have to do to help this team get some wins and we’ll see where we’re at the end of the season.”(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Tim Patrick is Mr. Reliable but fame hasn't followed him

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 29, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons defensive back T.J. Green, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Shepard and Slayton iffy, Giants Golladay needs to step up

By Tom Canavan Sep. 29, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton walks to the locker room with an unidentified trainer during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nagy not saying who Bears' starting QB will be against Lions

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 29, 2021 03:11 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is interviewed on the field after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo. Sometimes, the abdicating king, or the deposed one, returns to his kingdom. It happens often enough in the NFL, yet rarely is as newsworthy as Tom Brady, who led the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles, going back to New England. He'll do that on Sunday night eight months after taking the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the top. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, FIle)
Brady chases all-time yards passing record in reunion game

By Josh Dubow Sep. 29, 2021 03:30 AM EDT

Lions cut LB Jamie Collins, a week after trying to trade him

Sep. 28, 2021 07:25 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions released veteran linebacker Jamie Collins, a week after acknowledging they were exploring options to trade him. ...