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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

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates after his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Rebuilt Bills return to Jacksonville as Super Bowl contender

By Mark Long Nov. 04, 2021 05:42 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo puts his head down and scores between Chicago Bears safety Tashaun Gipson (38) and DeAndre Houston-Carson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Fields feeling more confident as other Bears return

By Gene Chamberlain Nov. 04, 2021 05:38 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:56 PM EDT
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...

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur throws the red flag during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Packers-Chiefs shaping up different than anyone expected

By Dave Skretta Nov. 04, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray lies on the field after being hit during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Packers won 24-21. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
49ers-Cardinals rematch could have new look at quarterback

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2021 04:01 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 04, 2021 01:26 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills, Jaguars have changed plenty since 2017 playoff game

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 12:40 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is hit by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) after throwing during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Sneed was charged with roughing the passer on the play. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Packers without Rodgers as they visit Mahomes, Chiefs

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 11:21 AM 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)
Column: Rodgers 'audible' on vaccine not the right call

By Jim Litke Nov. 04, 2021 03:51 AM 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)
Chiefs insist prep for Pack doesn't change with Rodgers out

By Dave Skretta Nov. 03, 2021 03:32 PM EDT

Graphic shows NFL team matchups and predicts the winners in Week 9 action; 3c x 3 7/8 inches
Colts floundering in AFC South, but Henry injury gives hope

By Barry Wilner Nov. 03, 2021 02:17 PM EDT

FILE - Van C. Kussrow, left, from the Orange Bowl Committee, presents Baltimore Colts quarterback Tom Matte with the Most Valuable Player trophy after the Colts defeated the Dallas Cowboys 53-3 on Jan. 9, 1966, in Miami. Matte, who spent his entire 12-year NFL career as a gritty running back for the Baltimore Colts _ except for a star turn for three games in 1965 as their quarterback _ has died. He was 82. The Baltimore Ravens confirmed Matte's death during coach John Harbaugh's news conference Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. No details were provided.(AP Photo/File)
Baltimore Colts RB/fill-in QB Tom Matte, dead at age 82

By David Ginsburg Nov. 03, 2021 12:55 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws under pressure from Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday

By Steve Megargee Nov. 03, 2021 11:51 AM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) is unable to reach a pass as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 20-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs hope turnaround has begun with Packers on horizon

By Dave Skretta Nov. 02, 2021 05:50 PM EDT