JOSH DUBOW
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, looks throw during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Browns, Bills, Bears pile up wins despite being outscored

By Josh Dubow 11 hrs ago
Cleveland, Buffalo and Chicago have piled up wins early this season, even if

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (30) runs from New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
49ers get back into groove headed into showdown in Seattle

By Josh Dubow Oct. 26, 2020 07:53 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When the San Francisco 49ers lost back-to-back home

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) catches a pass over Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders lack of pass rush big part of loss to Bucs

By Josh Dubow Oct. 26, 2020 06:36 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — After watching Tom Brady carve up his defense while barely

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders O-line struggles after week in COVID isolation

By Josh Dubow Oct. 25, 2020 09:29 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders started their week of practice for the

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a touchdown pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Brady's 4 TD passes lead Bucs past Raiders 45-20

By Josh Dubow Oct. 25, 2020 07:26 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tom Brady dropped back and lofted a pass that just got over

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) protects a gap in the offensive line during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Oakland, Calif. The Las Vegas Raiders sent all five starting offensive linemen home as part of coronavirus contact tracing after right tackle Trent Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list with a positive test. The Raiders held practice on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 without their starting five as they prepare for Sunday’s home game against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Raiders get 4 linemen back for game vs. Bucs

By Josh Dubow Oct. 25, 2020 10:31 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders will be able to play four of their

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) protects a gap in the offensive line during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Oakland, Calif. The Las Vegas Raiders sent all five starting offensive linemen home as part of coronavirus contact tracing after right tackle Trent Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list with a positive test. The Raiders held practice on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 without their starting five as they prepare for Sunday’s home game against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Raiders activate 4 starting linemen from COVID-19 list

By Josh Dubow Oct. 24, 2020 10:51 AM EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders activated four starting offensive linemen from the COVID

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) protects a gap in the offensive line during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Oakland, Calif. The Las Vegas Raiders sent all five starting offensive linemen home as part of coronavirus contact tracing after right tackle Trent Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list with a positive test. The Raiders held practice on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 without their starting five as they prepare for Sunday’s home game against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
AP source: Raiders latest COVID tests all negative

By Josh Dubow Oct. 23, 2020 10:40 AM EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders’ latest batch of COVID-19 tests all came back negative

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Garoppolo will face his former Patriots teammates for the first time on Sunday, Oct. 25. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo ready for return to New England

By Josh Dubow Oct. 22, 2020 07:55 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo’s early NFL education came going up

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) protects a gap in the offensive line during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Oakland, Calif. The Las Vegas Raiders sent all five starting offensive linemen home as part of coronavirus contact tracing after right tackle Trent Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list with a positive test. The Raiders held practice on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 without their starting five as they prepare for Sunday’s home game against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Raiders place 5 more players on COVID-19 list

By Josh Dubow Oct. 22, 2020 06:23 PM EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders placed four starting offensive linemen and safety

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) protects a gap in the offensive line during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Oakland, Calif. The Las Vegas Raiders sent all five starting offensive linemen home as part of coronavirus contact tracing after right tackle Trent Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list with a positive test. The Raiders held practice on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 without their starting five as they prepare for Sunday’s home game against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Bucs-Raiders game moved from prime time after COVID-19 test

By Josh Dubow Oct. 22, 2020 03:45 PM EDT
The NFL has shifted the Las Vegas game against Tampa Bay out of prime time

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) protects a gap in the offensive line during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Oakland, Calif. The Las Vegas Raiders sent all five starting offensive linemen home as part of coronavirus contact tracing after right tackle Trent Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list with a positive test. The Raiders held practice on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 without their starting five as they prepare for Sunday’s home game against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Raiders send starting O-line home after Brown's COVID test

By Josh Dubow Oct. 21, 2020 05:10 PM EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders sent all five starting offensive linemen home as part of

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, left, cannot catch a pass in the end zone in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Rams fall flat in 24-16 loss to division-rival 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 19, 2020 12:50 AM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams proved they can dominate the

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods, right, catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers strong safety Jaquiski Tartt during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Jimmy Garoppolo throws 3 TD passes, 49ers beat Rams 24-16

By Josh Dubow Oct. 18, 2020 11:32 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers bounced

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Garoppolo's ankle feeling better headed into game vs. Rams

By Josh Dubow Oct. 16, 2020 07:09 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo’s sprained right ankle felt much

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, right, greets San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett after the Eagles defeated the 49ers in an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Healthy Verrett one of few bright spots on 49ers defense

By Josh Dubow Oct. 15, 2020 08:09 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have been so decimated by

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Speedy WRs help Carr bring back vertical game to Raiders

By Josh Dubow Oct. 15, 2020 04:04 PM EDT
Derek Carr dropped back and unleashed a deep strike that Nelson Agholor caught

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
49ers post-Super Bowl struggles all too familiar for Rams

By Josh Dubow Oct. 15, 2020 01:03 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The offense is struggling, the defense has regressed

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, file photo, former San Diego Chargers smiles during ceremonies at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Dean, the fearsome pass rusher who was a key part of the launch of the San Francisco 49ers' dynasty, has died. He was 68. His death on Wednesday night, Oct. 14, 2020, was confirmed Thursday by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)
Fred Dean, 68, fearsome pass rusher of 49ers' dynasty, dies

By Josh Dubow Oct. 15, 2020 09:17 AM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fred Dean, the fearsome pass rusher who was a key part of

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, left, and teammates wait with Minnesota Vikings players on the field for a final review of a play at the end of the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Seattle. The call went in the Seahawks' favor and they won 27-26. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
4th down tries on a record-setting pace early in NFL season

By Josh Dubow Oct. 14, 2020 02:19 AM EDT
Teams have been going for it, and converting, on fourth down at an