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Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson jokes with reporters during a news conference before practice at the NFL team's headquarters Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Russell Wilson off to a slow start under hesitant Hackett

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 21, 2022 06:44 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs with the ball past Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 21, 2022 01:59 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) takes the field for an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pro Picks: Browns not among 9 home dogs vs. Steelers

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 21, 2022 12:18 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 24-7. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Early season downturn in offense avoids Ravens, Dolphins

By Josh Dubow Sep. 21, 2022 02:59 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas (73) walks on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Cleveland. Six-time All-Pro offensive lineman Joe Thomas, shutdown cornerback Darrelle Revis and speedy pass rusher Dwight Freeney headline the list of nine first-year eligible players picked among the 129 nominees for the 2023 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Thomas, Revis, Freeney headline 1st time Hall candidates

By Josh Dubow Sep. 20, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

Today in Sports History: Brady Wins 150th NFL Game

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 21 1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park, Victoria, British...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady gives a broadcast interview after the team's NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Fine line between longevity, Brady and a Sayers-like career

By Fred Goodall Sep. 20, 2022 02:38 AM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, foreground, is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson, middle left, and defensive end Nick Bosa during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Seahawks concerned about offense after 6 quarters of failure

By Tim Booth Sep. 19, 2022 07:34 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is pressured by Houston Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Hackett has 1st win with Broncos but rookie mistakes endure

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 19, 2022 07:26 PM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) makes a catch against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Texans search for ways to win after failing to finish again

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 19, 2022 03:21 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London looks on before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Mariota, Falcons still looking for elusive breakthrough win

By Charles Odum Sep. 19, 2022 02:45 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) runs from Chicago Bears linebacker Nicholas Morrow (53) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers, Packers lean on Jones, take care of Bears 27-10

By Steve Megargee Sep. 18, 2022 11:27 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) leaves the field after an NFL football game, against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Texans 16-9. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Fans prove timely, assist Broncos with play-clock countdown

By Pat Graham Sep. 18, 2022 10:38 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) tries to get up from the ground next to San Francisco 49ers defensive end Samson Ebukam (56) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Seahawks fall flat vs. 49ers after emotional Week 1 win

By Josh Dubow Sep. 18, 2022 09:37 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) scrambles as Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (56) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Russell Wilson leads sloppy Broncos past Texans 16-9

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 18, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes as San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu applies pressure during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garoppolo comes off bench to lead 49ers past Seahawks 27-7

By Josh Dubow Sep. 18, 2022 07:16 PM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) lines up against the Minnesota Vikings during a NFL football game on Aug 27, 2022, in Denver. Sterns will step in for Broncos safety Justin Simmons, who has started 66 straight games and been the commanding voice on the field. Simmons injured his thigh in the season opener at Seattle. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File)
Sterns fills in at safety for injured Broncos leader Simmons

By Pat Graham Sep. 16, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
On Football: Can Black QBs pave way for Black coaches?

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 16, 2022 01:29 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) takes a toss during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Broncos' Wilson ready for some love after hostile homecoming

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 15, 2022 06:14 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams is taken off the field on a cart after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seahawks place S Jamal Adams on injured reserve

Sep. 15, 2022 05:40 PM EDT