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Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, left, talks with teammate Duane Brown, right, after they defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seahawks line looks to improve after sacks, penalties

By Curtis Crabtree Sep. 18, 2019 07:38 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers newly acquired safety Minkah Fitzpatrick goes through an agility drill with new teammates as he warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Fitzpatrick attacking fresh start with Steelers

By Will Graves Sep. 18, 2019 07:16 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

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

New England Patriots linebackers Jamie Collins, left, and Dont'a Hightower, right, speak during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. As dominant as the Patriots' offense has been through two games, their defense has been just as impressive. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats defense has been cohesive, dominant through 2 games

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 18, 2019 04:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1993, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Leon Lett (78) and Miami Dolphins' Bert Weidner (60) reach for a ball after Lett slides into the ball after the Cowboys blocked a field goal attempt in the snow during an NFL football game in Irving, Texas. After Lett touched the ball the Dolphins recovered and then kicked again for the 16-14 win. (Star-Telegram via AP)
NFL At 100: AP Was There, Leon Lett Game

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2019 05:26 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins running backs Mark Walton (22) and Kenyan Drake (32), console running back Kalen Ballage (27), during the second half at an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 43-0. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins GM Chris Grier says turnaround can come quickly

Sep. 17, 2019 02:54 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph meets with reporters after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers begins post-Ben life by trading for DB Fitzpatrick

By Will Graves Sep. 17, 2019 02:01 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

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

Miami Dolphins free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) tackles Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89), during the first half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
AP sources: Miami's Minkah Fitzpatrick traded to Steelers

By Steven Wine Sep. 16, 2019 11:07 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham (13) catches a pass in front of New York Jets' Nate Hairston (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cleveland Browns at New York Jets 9/16/2019

Sep. 16, 2019 08:30 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) catches a touchdown pass during the second half an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
49ers return home after successful road trip to start season

By Josh Dubow Sep. 16, 2019 08:00 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) scrambles past Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) for a first down in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Seahawks defeated the Steelers 28-26. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Post-Roethlisberger life begins for Steelers, Rudolph

By Will Graves Sep. 16, 2019 06:49 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

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger heads to the locker room as time runs out in a 28-26 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. 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)
Steelers' Roethlisberger done for season with elbow injury

By Will Graves Sep. 16, 2019 12:04 PM EDT

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)
Call to arms: Saints, Steelers reel with Brees, Big Ben out

By Barry Wilner Sep. 16, 2019 03:11 AM 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

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) walks off the field as time runs out in a 28-26 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. Roethlisberger did not play the second half of the game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Roethlisberger, Brees knocked out of games with injuries

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 08:56 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) walks off the field as time runs out in a 28-26 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. Roethlisberger did not play the second half of the game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Woe and 2? Roethlisberger's injury clouds Steelers' future

By Will Graves Sep. 15, 2019 07:26 PM EDT