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FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, former Kansas City Chiefs player Tony Gonzalez poses with fans in the stands after he was inducted to the Chiefs Hall fo Fame, at halftime of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Kansas City, Mo. After 17 seasons in the NFL and several years as a broadcaster, Gonzalez stepped away from the studio this season to pursue acting. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Darius Rucker to sing national anthem at Bills-Dolphins

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2021 11:17 AM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) waves to fans as he leaves the field following a 28-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Seahawks-Titans heads Week 2 games with 2020 playoff teams

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 16, 2021 11:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton is hauled down by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif. As Donald, now 30, closes in on the franchise's career sacks record this week, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year says the only difference in his game with age is the recovery time necessary for minor injuries. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Aaron Donald turns 30, closes in on more records for Rams

By Greg Beacham Sep. 16, 2021 09:26 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the final whistle in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 16, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey, left, defends against Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Colts defense hopes to rebound against Stafford, Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
After solid opener, Bengals look to keep going against Bears

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 16, 2021 12:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton is hauled down by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif. As Donald, now 30, closes in on the franchise's career sacks record this week, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year says the only difference in his game with age is the recovery time necessary for minor injuries. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Bengals look to build on opener, Bears try to bounce back

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 11:41 AM EDT
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 11:38 AM EDT
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Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton is hauled down by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Dalton ready to meet former team when Bears host Bengals

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 15, 2021 05:24 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) leaps into the end zone with the ball to score a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (Andrew Souffle/Star Tribune via AP)
Steelers' Harris, Vikings' Thielen among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Sep. 15, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) celebrates a run against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' Ryan, 36, calls Bucs' Brady, 44, 'great motivation'

By Charles Odum Sep. 15, 2021 03:40 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ryan Succop kicks what proved to be the game-winning field goal against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Bucs, Chiefs start season in top 2 spots in AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Sep. 14, 2021 06:08 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown as Chicago Bears defensive back Marqui Christian (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
McVay sure he'll keep Rams' focus after impressive opener

By Greg Beacham Sep. 13, 2021 08:02 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
For Bears, Dalton-Fields debate continues after loss to Rams

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 13, 2021 05:24 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Bears rookie QB Fields scores touchdown in NFL debut

By Joe Reedy Sep. 13, 2021 01:34 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Stafford leads LA Rams past Bears 34-14 in dynamic debut

By Greg Beacham Sep. 12, 2021 11:23 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 09:53 PM EDT

Bears NT Goldman to miss opener at Rams because of injuries

Sep. 11, 2021 05:17 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have ruled out nose tackle Eddie Goldman for Sunday's season opener against the Rams in Los Angeles because of knee...

New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk (6) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Patriots elevate K Folk, backup QB Hoyer from practice squad

Sep. 11, 2021 05:12 PM EDT