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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) fumbles as he is sacked for a 6-yard loss by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 20-17. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Giants starting to play better, but season slipping away

By Tom Canavan Nov. 02, 2021 03:54 PM EDT

AP source: Panthers signing QB Josh Love to practice squad

By Steve Reed Nov. 02, 2021 11:21 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with undrafted free-agent quarterback Josh Love to join their practice squad, according to a...

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Panthers' winning formula: Run the ball, play good defense

By Steve Reed Nov. 01, 2021 05:47 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a diving touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ross Cockrell (43) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, file photo. Matt Ryan is looking to see the Atlanta Falcons' offense continue its improvement when the team returns from its bye week for Sunday's game in Miami. Having top target Calvin Ridley back in the lineup should help the offense. Ryan said Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, Ridley “was flying around” in his return to practice after missing the Falcons' last game for personal reasons. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Falcons deal with loss of Ridley, lack of deep pass threat

By Paul Newberry Nov. 01, 2021 03:19 PM 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

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) is carted off the field after being injured from a horse collar tackle in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints lose Jameis Winston to "significant" knee injury

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2021 08:23 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Ryan endures one of his least productive games with Falcons

By George Henry Oct. 31, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) hits Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. Darnold left the field after the play. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Defense shines, Panthers snap skid by beating Falcons 19-13

By Paul Newberry Oct. 31, 2021 04:16 PM EDT

A fan dressed in a Halloween watches teams warm up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 12:23 PM EDT

Peyton Manning stands next to his Denver Broncos Ring of Honor pillar after its unveiling prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
The Latest: Seahawks cruise, Broncos barely hold on

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen tips his visor as he wears golfer attire as his Halloween costume as he heads to the locker room prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 11:29 AM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco speaks to reporters at the NFL football team's facility in Florham Park, N.J., Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Flacco practiced with the Jets for the first time Friday since being acquired Monday in trade with Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Flacco sees himself playing again in return to Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 29, 2021 05:01 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 30 1943 — Gus Bodnar of Toronto scores a goal 15 seconds into his first NHL game as the Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 5-2. ...

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) celebrates after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Rested offenses for Dallas and Minnesota could mean shootout

By Barry Wilner Oct. 28, 2021 11:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. White was mostly unknown to casual football fans before last Sunday, when he stepped in for an injured Zach Wilson. The former Western Kentucky quarterback is now getting his first NFL start, and is relishing the chance to make a name for himself with the Jets. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jets' White relishing 'pretty freakin' cool' starting QB gig

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 28, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2021, file photo, Denver Broncos' Jerry Jeudy (10) runs upfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. Jeudy will return to action Sunday, Oct. 31, for the first time since suffering a high right ankle sprain in the opener against the Giants. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Broncos hope Jeudy's return vs. Washington is their elixir

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 28, 2021 06:26 PM EDT

Panthers lose 5th-round pick Nixon to season-ending injury

The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 05:53 PM EDT
The Panthers have placed rookie fifth-round draft choice Daviyon Nixon on injured reserve with a season-ending knee injury on Thursday. The...

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge, right, and offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, left, react during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Coming off top game, Giants' defense faces bigger challenge

By Tom Canavan Oct. 28, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (12) is congratulated by pass game specialist coach Keith Williams during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ravens have stayed the course despite their injury problems

By Noah Trister Oct. 28, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold, center, watches his team play during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Slow it down: Darnold's mechanics a focus after benching

By Steve Reed Oct. 28, 2021 03:17 PM EDT