Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray smiles as he warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 12:47 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Latest: Kickers had 7 missed XPs in afternoon games

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 11:55 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 5 1924 — Red Green of the Hamilton Tigers scores five goals in a 10-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1971 —...

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton holds a silver football trophy after the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bears to go with Andy Dalton as QB starter against Cardinals

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 03, 2021 04:01 PM EST

FILE - JoJo Wooden, director of player personnel for the Los Angeles Chargers, stands on the field as players warm up before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. JoJo Wooden is hoping that last year’s interview with Washington for the general manager opening serves as a springboard to other opportunities. Wooden, the Chargers' director of player personnel, has built up a strong resume in nearly 26 years within the league, starting as a scout with the New York Jets to now overseeing the Chargers' pro and college scouting operations. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Chargers' Wooden hopes road leads to general manager spot

By Joe Reedy Dec. 03, 2021 01:53 AM EST

Members of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Broncos hope to keep AFC West jumbled against Chiefs

By Barry Wilner Dec. 03, 2021 12:08 AM EST

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Robert Quinn (94) strips the ball from Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
With NFL-best record, Cardinals roll into matchup with Bears

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 02, 2021 05:51 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:25 PM EST
Dec. 3 1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy. 1946 — Army halfback Glenn Davis is named...

Green Bay Packers' Rasul Douglas breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams' Van Jefferson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 02, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton addresses the media after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
With fresher legs following bye, Cardinals visit Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 11:49 AM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) tosses the ball out to running back David Montgomery during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Fields practices for Bears, Dalton gets first-team snaps

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 01, 2021 05:13 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones, left, talks with injured Cardinals' J.J. Watt prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Murray and D-Hop at Cards' practice, game status uncertain

By David Brandt Dec. 01, 2021 02:44 PM EST

New England Patriots outside linebacker Matt Judon celebrates as he runs off the field following a 36-13 win over the Tennessee Titans after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Cards, Packers, Bucs remain top 3 in AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Nov. 30, 2021 05:52 PM EST

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) and inside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) sack Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Panthers 33-10. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins' rookies coming up big during Miami's surge

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 29, 2021 01:44 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Kenny Clark celebrates his sack during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Packers hope week off gets them healthier for stretch run

By Steve Megargee Nov. 29, 2021 01:06 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore walks off the field after an overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Concerns plentiful for sputtering Cowboys during 1-3 slide

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 26, 2021 04:59 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Jalyn Holmes (57) tackles Philadelphia Eagles' Jordan Howard (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Riding two-game winning streak, Eagles face rival Giants

By Tom Canavan Nov. 26, 2021 02:07 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin (26) dives for the end zone against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Seattle. Benjamin was ruled down earlier on the play. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Learning to win: Kingsbury leads Arizona into NFL's elite

By David Brandt Nov. 26, 2021 01:11 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Next goal for Washington's Heinicke? 'Beat Russell Wilson'

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 26, 2021 12:05 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers defensive run game coordinator Al Holcomb looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. As an African American growing up in Queens, New York, Holcomb spent his fall Sundays watching Tom Landry and the Dallas Cowboys on television, and dreaming of one day becoming an NFL head coach. The 51-year-old Holcomb has spent more than a quarter-century chasing that dream — one that eludes him to this day. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Holcomb still chasing dream of becoming NFL head coach

By Steve Reed Nov. 26, 2021 10:56 AM EST