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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson pushes away Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Jets impressed by Wilson's poise, but want to limit pressure

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 2 hrs ago

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) passes under pressure during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Mac vs. Zach: Rookie QBs highlight latest Pats-Jets showdown

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 5 hrs ago

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) winds up for a pass as quarterback Brian Hoyer (5) looks on during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots look to continue mastery over AFC East-rival Jets

By The Associated Press 7 hrs ago

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats' O-line poised to keep pressure off Mac Jones vs. Jets

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 15, 2021 05:37 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid instructs his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Chiefs' Reid deflects attention as he approaches NFL history

By Dave Skretta Sep. 15, 2021 02:22 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 14 1923 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Luis Firpo in the second round for his last successful defense of his world heavyweight title, at...

Tom Brady, quarterback de los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay, se prepara para lanzar un pase en el encuentro inaugural de la campaña de la NFL ante los Cowboys de Dallas, el jueves 9 de septiembre de 2021, en Tampa, Florida (AP Foto/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady, SB champs show there's lots of room for improvement

By Fred Goodall Sep. 10, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his touchdown pass to Devin Asiasi in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Newton believes COVID testing mishap contributed to release

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 10, 2021 12:05 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs with teammates as he warms up during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
College teammates Tagovailoa, Jones ready for 1st NFL clash

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 09, 2021 06:02 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 02:19 PM EDT
Sept. 14 1923 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Luis Firpo in the second round for his last successful defense of his world heavyweight title, at...

Dolphins-Patriots opener a matchup of former Alabama QBs

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 12:26 PM EDT
MIAMI (10-6) at NEW ENGLAND (7-9) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Patriots by 3, according to FanDuel...

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on from the sideline before a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles at the Eagles NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Pats' revamped defense expects test from Miami's Tagovailoa

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 08, 2021 04:11 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores talks with defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (94) during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
'No nostalgia': For Flores, Dolphins-Pats is just business

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 08, 2021 03:19 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks for an opening from the pocket while performing field drills during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jonnu Smith, Henry ready to help QB Jones in opener for Pats

Sep. 06, 2021 08:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2002, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver David Patten grabs a touchdown pass during the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXVI against the St. Louis Rams at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, La. Patten, who caught Tom Brady's first postseason touchdown to help the Patriots win their first Super Bowl, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Thursday night, Sept. 3, 2021, outside of Columbia, S.C., Richard County coroner Naida Rutherford said in a statement. He was 47.  Patten played 12 seasons in the NFL after signing as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants in 1997. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Former Super Bowl champ Patten dies in motorcycle crash

Sep. 03, 2021 01:47 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) works a drill during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Bills look to take control again in young, new-look AFC East

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 03, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer watches as his team warms up before a preseason NFL = football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. In many regards, Meyer runs the Jaguars like a college program It’s what he knows even though he spent a year studying the NFL before he ended a brief coaching retirement. It’s also worked at every previous stop, so no one is questioning his methods. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
Jaguars have college feel amid Meyer's methods, missteps

By Mark Long Sep. 01, 2021 06:26 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his players during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Rookie QB Mac Jones ushers in new era for revamped Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 01, 2021 05:42 PM EDT

FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 31, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs crosses the goal line for a touchdown after catching a pass during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Tennessee can only hope adding seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones helps at least as much as adding Stefon Diggs a year ago helped the Buffalo Bills or the success of other NFL teams after such big moves over the years. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Titans latest hoping trading for receiver gives title boost

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 31, 2021 12:02 PM EDT