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New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown carries his helmet during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Column: Still a lot to love in sports _ and reasons to watch

By Tim Dahlberg Sep. 20, 2019 02:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 1957, file photo, NFL Commissioner Bert Bell gestures in his office in Philadelphia. Bert Bell was not the first NFL commissioner. He was, however, the first to make a major impact on pro football. To call Bell the father of the NFL draft would be accurate. It also would be an incomplete assessment, because Bell was a brilliant innovator who helped carry his league from afterthought to a player among American sports. (AP Photo/Warren M. Winterbottom, File)
Bert Bell was more than the father of the NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Sep. 20, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett (95) sacks New York Jets' Trevor Siemian (19) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Garrett leads the league with five sacks in two games. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Ravens-Chiefs more than big defense vs big offense

By Barry Wilner Sep. 20, 2019 12:26 AM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars 9/19/2019

Sep. 19, 2019 08:33 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks downfield for a receiver in an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Chargers' Rivers, Texans' Watson face off in key game

By Joe Reedy Sep. 19, 2019 08:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2019, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. Eli Manning's long and distinguished reign as the New York Giants' starting quarterback is seemingly over. Let the Daniel Jones era begin. Coach Pat Shurmur announced Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, that the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL draft is replacing two-time Super Bowl MVP as the Giants' quarterback, beginning Sunday at Tampa Bay.(AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
Giants launch Daniel Jones era against wary Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Sep. 19, 2019 07:03 PM EDT

Giants-Buccaneers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 02:12 PM EDT
NEW YORK GIANTS (0-2) at TAMPA BAY (1-1) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Buccaneers by 5 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD —...

Bengals-Bills Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 11:58 AM EDT
CINCINNATI (0-2) at BUFFALO (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Bills by 6 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Bills 2-0;...

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) during the second half an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Undrafted players fuel 49ers running game

By Josh Dubow Sep. 18, 2019 06:56 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees watches from the sidelines after getting hurt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Los Angeles. Brees has been diagnosed with a torn ligament near the thumb of his throwing hand that is expected to sideline him at least six weeks, said a person familiar with the situation. Brees has elected to have surgery, but it is not yet clear when the operation will take place or who will perform it, the person said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Sept. 16, 2019.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Brees, Roethlisberger, Foles, Darnold. Who's next to go?

By Barry Wilner Sep. 18, 2019 06:51 PM EDT

New York Giants' Eli Manning speaks to the media in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. Coach Pat Shurmur announced Tuesday that Daniel Jones, the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL draft, is replacing the two-time Super Bowl MVP as the Giants' quarterback, beginning Sunday at Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Tom Canavan)
Manning knew he might lose Giants job, Jones says he's ready

By Tom Canavan Sep. 18, 2019 05:42 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs the ball during the first half an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Ouch! Bengals recovering from worst defensive showing

By Joe Kay Sep. 18, 2019 04:31 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws a pass during Indianapolis' 19-17 win over the Titans on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Nissan Stadium. (Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP)
Jaguars could enter AFC South race with win over Titans

By Barry Wilner Sep. 18, 2019 03:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham wears a Richard Mille watch during warm ups before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Football fashion plate Odell Beckham Jr. has switched watches. The Browns polarizing wide receiver has partnered with Swedish watchmaker Daniel Wellington, which introduced him Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, as “one of our new icons.” Beckham caused a minor uproar last week by wearing a nearly $200,000 Richard Mille watch during Cleveland’s home opener. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Watched: Beckham says NFL has 'different' rules for him

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2019 01:03 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions cut Anderson, Johnson after adding Perkins, Driskel

Sep. 17, 2019 04:28 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
FANTASY PLAYS: QBs to add include Winston, Garoppolo

By Frank Stampfl Sep. 17, 2019 01:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2012, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Giants' 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game in Indianapolis. Eli Manning's long and distinguished reign as the Giants' starting quarterback is seemingly over. Let the Daniel Jones era begin. Coach Pat Shurmur announced Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, that the No. 6 overall pick in the NFL draft is replacing two-time Super Bowl MVP as the Giants' quarterback, beginning Sunday at Tampa Bay.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Giants-Patriots in Indianapolis, Indiana 2/5/2012

Sep. 17, 2019 12:44 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field following the Panthers 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Newton's status for Arizona unclear after reaggravating foot

By Steve Reed Sep. 17, 2019 12:32 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Giants bench Eli Manning, name Daniel Jones starting QB

By Tom Canavan Sep. 17, 2019 10:37 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns' Christian Kirksey (58) celebrates with Myles Garrett (95) after Garrett sacked New York Jets' quarterback Luke Falk (8) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Beckham puts on show in MetLife return, Browns top Jets 23-3

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 16, 2019 11:29 PM EDT