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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball for a touchdown after getting past New York Giants outside linebacker Alec Ogletree, center bottom, and Janoris Jenkins, right, as wide receiver Tavon Austin, rear, looks on in the second half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
NFL Week 1 ratings up 5% over last year

By The Associated Press Sep. 11, 2019 09:06 AM EDT
The NFL's opening weekend to its 100th season delivered strong ratings for all games.

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 file photo, Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Neiron Ball (58) stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif. Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball, who played college football at Florida after recovering from brain surgery, has died. He was 27.(AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Former Raiders, Gators linebacker Neiron Ball dies at age 27

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2019 05:01 PM EDT
Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball, who played college football at Florida

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 1970, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive ends Jack Gregory (81) and Ron Snidow (88) blast through the New York Jets protection to pressure quarterback Joe Namath in the second quarter of their game in Cleveland, Ohio. As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For Week 2, it is the Monday night game between the Browns and Jets. (AP Photo/File)
NFL At 100: AP Was There, First Monday Night Football Game

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2019 01:24 PM EDT
As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Carr, Jacobs lead Raiders past Flacco, Broncos 24-16

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2019 01:19 AM EDT
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass on the opening drive of the

NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 09:23 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Sept. 9 Houston at New Orleans, 7:10 p

New York Jets inside linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) runs back and interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football gameas Buffalo Bills' Cole Beasley (10) watches Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jags lose Foles with broken collarbone; Chiefs' Hill hurt

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 07:13 PM EDT
The Jacksonville Jaguars' hopes for stability at quarterback didn't even last one

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass as he is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Chiefs beat Jaguars, lose Hill; Jags lose Foles (shoulder)

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 05:20 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Despite losing star receiver Tyreek Hill early, Patrick

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is sacked by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Devon Kennard (42) as offensive guard J.R. Sweezy (64) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
The Latest: Pats unveil 6th Super Bowl banner

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 01:16 PM EDT
The Latest on NFL Week 1 (all times EDT): 9 p.m. The New

FILE - In this Friday, July 26, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins running backs Derrius Guice (29) and Adrian Peterson (26) run drills during the NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va. Adrian Peterson told Derrius Guice to grab some ice cubes and wrap them around his surgically repaired left knee. Guice chuckled a bit. “You're really old school,” Guice said. “We got all this Cryotherapy and stuff, and you're talking about bags of ice.” Old school, meet new school in the Redskins backfield headlined by a 34-year-old climbing the all-time rushing list and a 22-year-old itching to make his NFL debut 13 months after a torn ACL. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Adrian Peterson a healthy scratch in Skins' opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 12:16 PM EDT
Adrian Peterson entered Sunday a single yard shy of becoming the fifth running back

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019 file photo, Oakland Raiders' Antonio Brown smiles before stretching during NFL football practice in Alameda, Calif. Brown was released by the Raiders, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
AB a Patriot, but unavailable for opener vs. former team

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 12:03 PM EDT
The NFL season already is so unpredictable that Antonio Brown is a New England

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is shown during an NFL football training camp, in Irvine, Calif. Todd Gurley, Aaron Donald and now Jared Goff have all agreed to contract extensions over the past year that set new NFL benchmarks for guaranteed money at their respective positions. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Newton, Gurley in for Carolina-LA opener amid injury chatter

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2019 05:52 PM EDT
Carolina quarterback Cam Newton and Los Angeles running back Todd Gurley are in for

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) warms up with teammates during NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Former NFL player Still focused on fight against cancer

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2019 04:54 PM EDT
Tampa Bay tackle Donovan Smith is among 14 NFL players who have dedicated their

Mike Shanahan still teaching QBs, this time with youngsters

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2019 12:12 PM EDT
Mike Shanahan always has been known as a quarterbacks guru. Now, he's working on

Rams-Panthers Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 06:48 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES RAMS (15-4) at CAROLINA (7-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox

Broncos-Raiders Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 06:43 PM EDT
DENVER (6-10) at OAKLAND (4-12) Monday, 10:20 p.m. ET, ESPN

Colts-Chargers Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 05:06 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (11-7) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (13-5) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET

Lions-Cardinals Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 05:00 PM EDT
DETROIT (6-10) at ARIZONA (3-13) Sunday, 4:25 ET, Fox

Texans-Saints Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 04:26 PM EDT
HOUSTON (11-6) at NEW ORLEANS (14-4) Monday, 7:10 p.m. ET, ESPN

Steelers-Patriots Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 04:21 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (9-6-1) at NEW ENGLAND (14-5) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC

Chiefs-Jaguars Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 04:11 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY (13-5) at JACKSONVILLE (5-11) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS