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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wears two masks as he watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs , Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. The New England Patriots have canceled practice amid reports that a third player has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Sports Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, and was added to the team's reserve/COVID-19 list. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Patriots all-virtual in prep for delayed game vs. Broncos

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 08, 2020 10:29 AM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive end Jurrell Casey (99) gestures after a tipped pass against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. The 10th-year veteran and five-time Pro Bowler tore a biceps tendon in Denver's 28-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Battered Broncos piling up injuries with all those losses

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 28, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Randy Bullock (4) reacts after missing a game tying field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. Los Angeles won 16-13. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Kickers look out of sorts after no exhibition games

By Josh Dubow Sep. 16, 2020 02:29 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 11:50 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley, left, speaks with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson after the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. The Seattle Seahawks won 38-25. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

4th-down plays on 2 straight possessions help doom Falcons

By Charles Odum Sep. 13, 2020 06:43 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson gets five from head coach Pete Carroll after tossing a touchdown pass to wide receiver DK Metcalf during an NFL football against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Wilson throws 4 TD passes, Seahawks beat Falcons 38-25

By Paul Newberry Sep. 13, 2020 06:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes during practice at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La. In the first matchup of 40-plus quarterbacks in NFL annals, during one of the most anticipated openers the league has seen _ though it won't be seen by fans at Raymond James Stadium due to the coronavirus pandemic _ Tom Brady makes his Buccaneers debut against that youngster Brees and the Saints. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool, File)

Life at 40-plus: Brady vs Brees is tastiest of NFL matchups

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2020 11:50 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady talks to offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Teams with new coaches or new quarterbacks could limit their playbooks early in the season because they missed valuable practice time in the offseason due to the coronavirus shutdown. Even Tom Brady has found it challenging to learn a new system. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Brady, Brees to make history in Bucs-Saints Week 1 opener

By Brett Martel Sep. 10, 2020 09:00 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during an NFL football organized team activity Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Tom Brady has shifted the NFC South spotlight to Tampa Bay, but Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints are still the three-time defending division champions. The battle of the NFL’s all-time leading passers brings extra drama to the division race. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Bucs vs. Saints marks historic QB matchup with Brady, Brees

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 02:51 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 01:38 PM EDT
Sept. 17 1920 — The forerunner of the NFL, the American Professional Football Association, is founded in an automobile showroom in Canton,...

Broncos once again lean on defense as offense builds rapport

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 06:13 PM EDT
DENVER BRONCOS (7-9) New faces: OC Pat Shurmur, WR Jerry Jeudy, DL Jurrell Casey, CB A.J. Bouye, RG Graham Glasgow, RB Melvin Gordon, ILB...