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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

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (90) pats Dalvin Cook (33) on the back after Cook fumbled the ball in overtime of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Cards set high bar in Week 1, hope to match it vs Vikings

By David Brandt Sep. 16, 2021 04:49 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

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals defensive end Michael Dogbe in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Cards work to prove stellar Week 1 was no fluke vs. Vikings

The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 02:28 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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FILE- In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. Peterson describes himself as a born leader. That's one of the reasons why the Minnesota Vikings wanted to sign the eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback this year, even if he's past his prime. Peterson and the Vikings have their hands full this week against his former team the Arizona Cardinals. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
'Born leader' Peterson guides Vikings D, to visit Cards next

By Dave Campbell Sep. 15, 2021 05:31 PM EDT

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

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer blows his whistle before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Jaguars coach Urban Meyer says 'no chance' he lands at USC

By Mark Long Sep. 15, 2021 12:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec 19. 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) smiles before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Green Bay, Wis. After a tumultuous offseason in which his future with the Packers appeared in doubt, reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers is ready to begin his 17th – and perhaps final – season in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Sitting out NFL preseason helped some QBs, hurt others

By Josh Dubow Sep. 15, 2021 03:37 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer talks with an official in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Flagged for inauspicious activity: Vikes dogged by penalties

By Dave Campbell Sep. 13, 2021 06:33 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Fitzpatrick out, Heinicke to start for Washington vs. Giants

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 13, 2021 01:08 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson, right, celebrates with holder Kevin Huber, left, after making a field goal to defeat the Minnesota Vikings during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Bengals get some breaks in Week 1 win against Vikings in OT

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 13, 2021 12:43 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

The Minnesota Vikings walk off the field as the Cincinnati Bengals hoist their kicker Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) after he made a field goal to win during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. The Bengals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Vikings have plenty to clean up after OT loss to Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 12, 2021 08:02 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
McPherson's 33-yard kick in OT lifts Bengals over Vikings

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 12, 2021 05:24 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is congratulated by Demetrius Harris (86) after Hopkins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Latest: Mahomes rallies Chiefs to win over Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) as Minnesota Vikings linebacker Nick Vigil (59) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Vikes rule LB Barr out vs. Bengals with nagging knee trouble

Sep. 10, 2021 02:56 PM EDT