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Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (31) struggles for yardage as Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes (51) and linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) defend during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
With offense sputtering, Chiefs defense rises to occasion

By Dave Skretta Nov. 08, 2021 10:55 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 9 1912 — The lateral pass is used as an offensive weapon for the first time by Worcester Tech coach William F. Carney. Carney’s team...

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Damien Wilson, left, tackles Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Rough weekend for NFL teams atop the standings

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 08, 2021 03:05 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen, center, celebrates with teammates after intercepting a Buffalo Bills pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
NFL Today, Week 9

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2021 09:47 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence lies on the field after he was injured in a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jaguars dodge injury scare to Lawrence during upset win

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2021 07:58 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, left, is pulled down by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton, right, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Packers' special teams let down Love in 13-7 loss to Chiefs

By Dave Skretta Nov. 07, 2021 07:53 PM EST

A fan holds a sign in support of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs edge Rodgers-less Packers 13-7 in defensive slugfest

By Dave Skretta Nov. 07, 2021 07:41 PM EST

A fan holds a sign in support of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Green Bay Packers at Kansas City Chiefs 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 03:55 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) celebrates after intercepting a pass as teammate Charvarius Ward (35) watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
The Latest: Week 9 marquee matchup: Titans-Rams minus Miller

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2021 11:15 AM EST

El quarterback de los Packers de Green Bay Aaron Rodgers (12) durante el partido contra los Cardinals de Arizona, el jueves 28 de octubre de 2021, en Glendale, Arizona. (AP Foto/Rick Scuteri)
Health care company ends relationship with Aaron Rodgers

Nov. 06, 2021 05:13 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. With reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers on the reserve/COVID-19 list and unavailable to play Sunday, Nov. 7, at Kansas City, the Green Bay Packers are about to discover just what they have in quarterback Jordan Love. The 2020 first-round pick from Utah State will make his first career start against the Chiefs.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Packers' Jordan Love prepared to step in for absent Rodgers

Nov. 05, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - Tony Dungy looks on before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. Hall of Fame coach Dungy learned long ago the need to know how to handle credit and blame. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Analysis: Dungy, Cowher talk ins and outs of coach's success

By Barry Wilner Nov. 05, 2021 05:37 PM EDT

Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is taken out of the courtroom in a wheelchair after making an initial appearance in Las Vegas Justice Court in Las Vegas Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. Ruggs is facing charges relating to a fiery vehicle crash early Tuesday in Las Vegas that left a woman dead and Ruggs and his female passenger injured. Photo is taken through a glass window. The team released Ruggs just hours after the crash. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, Pool)
Column: NFL's terrible week: tragedy, silliness, selfishness

By Paul Newberry Nov. 05, 2021 05:00 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Packers won 24-21. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rodgers sought treatments instead of COVID-19 vaccine

By Barry Wilner Nov. 05, 2021 02:42 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol and will miss Sunday’s game at Kansas City. Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, that Rodgers was in the protocol, but would not say if Rodgers had tested positive nor if the reigning NFL MVP has been vaccinated. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
EXPLAINER: Rodgers and how the NFL's COVID-19 protocols work

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2021 12:44 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Fox Sports heads to Naval Academy for military salute

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2021 11:39 AM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love reacts as he walks off the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. With reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers on the reserve/COVID-19 list and unavailable to play Sunday, Nov. 7, at Kansas City, the Green Bay Packers are about to discover just what they have in quarterback Jordan Love. The 2020 first-round pick from Utah State will make his first career start against the Chiefs. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers 8/14/2021

Nov. 05, 2021 09:37 AM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) tries to push away Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) while looking to pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Titans, Rams: top conference teams with different outlooks

By Barry Wilner Nov. 05, 2021 12:17 AM EDT

El quarterback de los Packers de Green Bay Aaron Rodgers (12) celebra tras la victoria ante los Cardinals de Arizona, el jueves 28 de octubre de 2021, en Glendale, Arizona. (AP Foto/Rick Scuteri)
Packers prepare for Chiefs amid Rodgers, COVID-19 questions

Nov. 04, 2021 08:49 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona QB Murray misses practice again with injured ankle

By David Brandt Nov. 04, 2021 06:57 PM EDT