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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger stands on the sideline as the team plays against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger's season is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback will undergo surgery on his right elbow and be placed on injured reserve, ending the 37-year-old's 16th season just two weeks in. Roethlisberger injured the arm late in the second quarter of Sunday's 28-26 loss to Seattle. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Some teams are already fighting uphill battles

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 19, 2019 03:06 AM 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

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) scores on a one-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

By Brandon C. Williams Sep. 18, 2019 04:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Charlotte, N.C. With Cam Newton reaggravating his foot, the team is looking at the possibility of starting Kyle Allen on Sunday against Arizona, the first of four road games in the next five. Allen has just one career start. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Newton misses 2nd straight day of practice with foot injury

By Steve Reed Sep. 18, 2019 12:47 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 Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple, back, breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
McVay criticizes McVay's play-calling after Rams win again

By Greg Beacham Sep. 16, 2019 09:33 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray sits on the Cardinals sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Red-zone problems hurting Cardinals' quest for wins

By David Brandt Sep. 16, 2019 05:29 PM EDT

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) looks back after scoring a touchdown, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NFL Today, Week 2

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 10:27 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson rushes the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Lamar Jackson helps Ravens run past Cardinals 23-17

By David Ginsburg Sep. 15, 2019 04:34 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) and quarterback Jameis Winston (3) celebrate following the team's 20-14 win over the Carolina Panthers following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Nothing guaranteed, but avoiding 0-2 start big for Bucs

By Fred Goodall Sep. 13, 2019 05:53 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)
Is Cam Newton running out of time as Carolina's quarterback?

By Steve Reed Sep. 13, 2019 03:43 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kevin Minter (51) and defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Newton, Panthers offense reeling after sluggish 0-2 start

By Richard Walker Sep. 13, 2019 01:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Nickell Robey-Coleman breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints' Tommylee Lewis during the second half of the NFL football NFC championship game in New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints visit Los Angeles for a rematch of the NFC championship game won by the Rams, but remembered for the no-call that created the opening for Sean McVay's team to storm through. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Saints at Rams in rematch of disputed NFC title game

By Barry Wilner Sep. 13, 2019 12:35 AM 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)
Bucs use goal-line stand to beat Panthers 20-14

By Steve Reed Sep. 13, 2019 12:28 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (12) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (33) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Buccaneers-Panthers resume after weather delay

Sep. 12, 2019 08:53 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) reaches for a pass against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bryce Hager (54) and defensive back Marqui Christian (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers TE Greg Olsen is active against Tampa Bay

Sep. 12, 2019 07:17 PM EDT

Bills-Giants Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 03:16 PM EDT
BUFFALO (1-0) at NEW YORK GIANTS (0-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Bills by 2 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Bills 1-0;...

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston walks off the field after the second half an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, in Tampa, Fla. At right, also in a Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 9/12/2019

Sep. 12, 2019 09:17 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Kirk Cousins was an old-school quarterback in Vikings opener

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 12, 2019 02:56 AM EDT

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur talks to line judge Tom Stephan (68) in the first half of a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Shurmur gives lukewarm assessment of Bills QB Josh Allen

By Tom Canavan Sep. 11, 2019 06:43 PM EDT