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New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Patriots hoping to earn 3rd straight victory against Saints

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, left, scrambles away from Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) as he looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Panthers hope for better results against post-Brees Saints

By Steve Reed Sep. 16, 2021 03:13 PM EDT

Houston Texans running back Mark Ingram II (2) rushes for a first down as Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Texans start strong but must improve before trip to Browns

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 13, 2021 11:36 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers smiles after a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Jets won 23-14. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Displaced Saints open Winston era vs. Rodgers, Packers

By Brett Martel Sep. 09, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

Without Watt, Watson, little reason for optimism for Texans

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 02:46 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (4-12) New faces: Coach David Culley, defensive coordinator Lovie Smith, QB Tyrod Taylor, RB Mark Ingram, C Justin Britt, LB...

FILE - Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks free from a Missouri defender as he runs a pass pattern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Pitts is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
NFL draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 11:38 PM EDT

FILE - BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) celebrates an overtime win against Tennessee with fans in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
NFL Draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 09:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 file photo, Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. T.J. Ward, one of the members of the Denver Broncos’ famed “No Fly Zone” secondary, announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Ward helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50. Ward played eight seasons in the NFL with Cleveland, Denver and Tampa Bay. He last played in 2017 for the Buccaneers.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Former star safety T.J. Ward announces retirement from NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 21, 2021 06:18 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 24 1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:52 PM EST
Jan. 23 1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 at Olympia Stadium to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. The...

FILE - In this July 30, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos free safety Darian Stewart takes part in drills at NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. The former safety announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, Dec. 10 2020, saying he's turned his focus to his foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, and wants to give back to his alma mater, the University of South Carolina. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
"No Fly Zone" safety Darian Stewart announces retirement

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 10, 2020 09:37 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) tries to catch a pass as Denver Broncos cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. The pass was called incomplete but replays showed the ball never hit the ground. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Broncos' A.J. Bouye suspended six games for PED violation

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 09, 2020 12:16 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Tennessee Titans cornerback Breon Borders (39) in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts are huge challenge for Texans in wake of suspensions

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 03, 2020 07:34 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) catches a touchdown pass against Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )
Matchup of division leaders: Seahawks vs Giants. The Giants?

By Barry Wilner Dec. 03, 2020 06:54 PM EST

Colts look to rebound from loss to Titans in visit to Texans

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 12:42 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (7-4) at HOUSTON (4-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Colts by 3½ RECORD VS....

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) is defended by Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Texans' CB Roby suspended 6 games for violating PED policy

Dec. 01, 2020 06:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall, left, hauls in a touchdown pass in the end zone as Denver Broncos defensive back Bradley Roby (29) watches during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. Marshall’s transition to life after football following the 2018 season has gone smoothly. But none of it would be possible if Marshall hadn’t realized he needed help nearly a decade ago to deal with isolation and bouts of depression. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos 9/9/2018

Nov. 27, 2020 01:18 AM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Houston Texans at Detroit Lions 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 12:56 PM EST

New England Patriots players kneel as teammate Rex Burkhead is attended to after he was injured during a run against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Pats' Burkhead confirms he's out for season with knee injury

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 24, 2020 02:24 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field after failing to make first down against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Patriots complicate playoff path with 27-20 loss to Texans

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 22, 2020 06:49 PM EST