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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Learning Vikings defense takes another lesson in defeat

By Dave Campbell Nov. 23, 2020 06:24 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, left, runs against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Chiefs continue to rely on rookies and second-year pros

By Dave Skretta Nov. 19, 2020 02:13 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins warms up before the start of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 11/16/2020

Nov. 16, 2020 07:32 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches play against the New York Jets in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs sign coach Reid, GM Veach to contract extensions

By Dave Skretta Nov. 16, 2020 03:33 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 01:13 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Dalvin Cook breaks away for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
As Cook thrives, Vikings turn strong-arm strategy to Lions

By Dave Campbell Nov. 05, 2020 05:17 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Garrett Gilbert (3) lead the way as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci (7) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) make their way onto the field during NFL football practice in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Cowboys will have 4th starting QB of season against Steelers

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 04, 2020 01:56 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Greg Zuerlein (2) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Cowboys try many tricks with rookie QB, fall to Eagles 23-9

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 01, 2020 11:41 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Mason Crosby warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2020 12:43 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws during warmups before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 12:36 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock scrambles under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Darnold, Jets preparing for Chiefs' 'game wreckers' on D

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 29, 2020 07:07 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings not declaring rebuild; DE Hunter has neck surgery

By Dave Campbell Oct. 28, 2020 03:00 PM EDT

Denver Broncos fans look on before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 03:14 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton, left, and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray greet each other on the field during warmups before an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys 10/19/2020

Oct. 19, 2020 07:06 PM EDT

Lions activate Dahl from IR, release Jones

Oct. 17, 2020 05:44 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions activated guard Joe Dahl from injured reserve and signed quarterback David Blough from the practice squad to the active roster...

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) loses his helmet as he tackles Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs' defense crumbles against Raiders in 40-32 defeat

By Dave Skretta Oct. 12, 2020 12:26 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams' Jared Goff (16) hands off to Darrell Henderson (27) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Smith returns as Goff-led Rams beat Washington to get to 4-1

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 11, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones, left, Stephen Jones, center, and New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, right, greet each other before an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The game marks the first time Garrett has returned to play against the team he was the head coach of last season. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys 10/11/2020

Oct. 11, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons' Julio Jones (11) is hit by Green Bay Packers' Darnell Savage (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)
Falcons WR Julio Jones out again with hamstring injury

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2020 12:29 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (34) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu, bottom, and safety Juan Thornhill (22) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs ride suddenly stingy defense as Raiders visit Sunday

By Dave Skretta Oct. 08, 2020 05:17 PM EDT