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FILE - In this Aug 21, 2021, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Sam Ficken, right, boots a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as punter Brett Kern (6) holds during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Tampa, Fla. Ficken has been added to the injury report with an injured groin and the Titans have signed Michael Badgley to the practice squad. Tennessee opens the season Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, hosting Arizona. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Titans bring back kicker Ryan Santoso to practice squad

By Teresa M. Walker 48 minutes ago

Packers placing OLB Za'Darius Smith on IR due to back issue

By Steve Megargee 3 hrs ago
The back issue that bothered Green Bay outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith throughout the preseason will now force the Packers to play without their Pro Bowl...

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)
Seahawks-Titans heads Week 2 games with 2020 playoff teams

By Rob Maaddi 18 hrs ago

Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) catches a touchdown pass as San Francisco 49ers defensive back Dontae Johnson defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Packers put opening loss behind them as they host Lions

By Steve Megargee 23 hrs ago

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

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions, Packers attempt to bounce back after losing openers

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 12:55 PM 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 sees ways to improve after impressive Rams debut

By Greg Beacham Sep. 15, 2021 09:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 file photo, Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) kicks a field goal as punter Andy Lee (4) holds against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. Zane Gonzalez has taken over as the Carolina Panthers kicker after the team released Ryan Santoso, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Panthers hope Gonzalez settles revolving door at kicker

By Steve Reed Sep. 15, 2021 06:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug 21, 2021, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Sam Ficken, right, boots a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as punter Brett Kern (6) holds during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Tampa, Fla. Ficken has been added to the injury report with an injured groin and the Titans have signed Michael Badgley to the practice squad. Tennessee opens the season Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, hosting Arizona. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Titans sign kicker Randy Bullock, put safety Hooker on IR

Sep. 14, 2021 07:27 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert runs against the Detroit Lions in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Mostert will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee after getting injured in the season opener Sunday, (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
49ers RB Raheem Mostert to undergo season-ending surgery

By Josh Dubow Sep. 14, 2021 03:48 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is his by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan, left, as he releases a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Packers ready to regroup after getting 'humbled' in opener

By Steve Megargee Sep. 13, 2021 05:36 PM EDT

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (23) in action against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Detroit. Okudah has a season-ending Achilles tendon injury, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press, Monday, Sept. 13. Okudah was hurt in the fourth quarter Sunday as the 49ers held on to win 41-33 against the Lions. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday morning because results of his MRI had not been announced.(AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Lions have a long list of fixes before facing Packers

By Dave Hogg Sep. 13, 2021 04:38 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) plays against Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
No time for excuses or pouting for Titans after ugly loss

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 13, 2021 02:34 PM EDT

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (23) in action against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Detroit. Okudah has a season-ending Achilles tendon injury, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press, Monday, Sept. 13. Okudah was hurt in the fourth quarter Sunday as the 49ers held on to win 41-33 against the Lions. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday morning because results of his MRI had not been announced.(AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Lions CB Okudah has season-ending Achilles tendon injury

By Larry Lage Sep. 13, 2021 11:09 AM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. The Texans won 37-21. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Analysis: Some debuts rocky, others uplifting in NFL Week 1

By Barry Wilner Sep. 13, 2021 02:56 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

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) runs for a one-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Dan Campbell not taking moral victories from Lions defeat

By Dave Hogg Sep. 12, 2021 06:35 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)
Taylor helps Texans down Lawrence, mistake-prone Jags 37-21

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 12, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell runs for a 38-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
49ers build 28-point lead, hold on for 41-33 win over Lions

By Larry Lage Sep. 12, 2021 04:44 PM EDT