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FILE - In this Jan. 2, 1982, file photo, San Diego Chargers' Rolf Benirschke (6), right, kicks the game-winning field goal in overtime of an NFL football AFC playoff game, against the Miami Dolphins, in Miami, Fla. Ed Luther holds the ball. The Chargers won 41-38. Decades later, Rolf Benirschke still gets emotional talking about his second chances. (AP Photo/File)
NFL At 100: AP Was There-1981 AFC Playoffs

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2019 02:49 PM EDT

New York Giants defensive back Michael Thomas, left, celebrates as Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Matt Gay, second from right, alks off after missing a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Arians: Inconsistent Buccaneers still learning how to win

By Fred Goodall Sep. 23, 2019 08:23 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Chargers sense reasons to worry after another slow start

By Greg Beacham Sep. 23, 2019 08:07 PM EDT

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Lions off to the start Stafford and Patricia needed

By Noah Trister Sep. 23, 2019 07:30 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) runs out of the tackle of Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jack Crawford (95) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ballard's long-term plan paying early dividends for Colts

By Michael Marot Sep. 23, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys' Maliek Collins (96) and Robert Quinn (58) sack Miami Dolphins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Dolphins, Flores assess damage after another drubbing

By Steven Wine Sep. 23, 2019 04:05 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Watson and Watt help Texans to first 2-1 start since 2016

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 23, 2019 02:06 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a touchdown by running back Darwin Thompson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2019 12:30 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Matt Gay (9) misses a field goal as time expires against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bucs rookie misses short FG, 2 extra points in narrow loss

By Fred Goodall Sep. 22, 2019 11:00 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a touchdown by running back Darwin Thompson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 10:05 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, left, and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus, right, force Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers lose key plays to penalties in second straight loss

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 22, 2019 10:04 PM EDT

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley stands on crutches in the bench area after getting injurd against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Patriots receiver Julian Edelman leaves with chest injury

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 09:19 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end D.J. Reader celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Watson, Watt lead way as Texans outlast Chargers, 27-20

By Greg Beacham Sep. 22, 2019 07:59 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after completing a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs stop 3 2-point conversions, beat Ravens 33-28

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 05:43 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 04:44 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, left, and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus, right, force Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: New starting QBs showing potential

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 01:30 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery, left, celebrates with Jason Kelce after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Panthers' Newton inactive against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 12:22 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

Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Brandon Facyson (28) brings Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) down after a reception in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Major injuries already testing Chargers' secondary depth

By Greg Beacham Sep. 19, 2019 10:13 PM 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