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Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke is stopped at the goal line on fourth down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Washington wastes numerous opportunities in loss to Packers

By Steve Megargee Oct. 24, 2021 06:29 PM EDT

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (84) grabs a touchdown pass while covered by New England Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. At left is New England Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger (23). (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Jones tosses 2 TDs, Patriots roll 54-13 as Jets lose Wilson

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 24, 2021 04:32 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams catches a pass in front of Washington Football Team's Kendall Fuller during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers defeat Washington 24-10 for 6th straight victory

By Steve Megargee Oct. 24, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

Fans outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Washington Football Team at Green Bay Packers 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: Bucs off to best start, Raiders 2-0 post-Gruden

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2021 10:41 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, left, is congratulated by center Josh Myers, middle, and wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Packers place rookie center Josh Myers on injured reserve

Oct. 23, 2021 05:00 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) smiles after his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins invests in Premier League club

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2021 12:41 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates after scoring a 9-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Bengals in the mix in tough AFC North? Right now, they are

By Barry Wilner Oct. 21, 2021 11:42 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks with quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Slumping Seahawks host rested Saints in key NFC matchup

By Tim Booth Oct. 21, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Bucs say Bears' offense better than anemic stats suggest

By Fred Goodall Oct. 21, 2021 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans defensive end Whitney Mercilus walks off the field after a 31-21 loss to the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, file photo. The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Oct. 21, signed veteran outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus in hopes of boosting not only their pass rush but their championship hopes. A first-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2012, Mercilus had 57 sacks in nine-plus seasons. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Packers sign former Texans outside linebacker Mercilus

By Bill Huber Oct. 21, 2021 02:50 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) celebrates his sack of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. The Packers won 24-14. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Favre fan Heinicke savors chance to play at Lambeau Field

By Steve Megargee Oct. 21, 2021 02:46 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (81) talks with quality control coach Kolby Smith during practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida, in preparation for their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 24.(David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Well-rested Falcons head to Miami to face Dolphins

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 21, 2021 02:22 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is congratulated by A.J. Brown (11) after Tannehill scored a touchdown on a 4-yard run against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 21, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Packers seek 6th straight win as they host Washington

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:18 AM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears' Fields learning from facing league's best QBs

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 20, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) dives into the end zone for a touchdown ahead of Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace (39) in the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans' Henry, Packers' Adams among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Oct. 20, 2021 01:27 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 21 1950 — Tom Powers of Duke scores six touchdowns — three rushing, three receiving — in a 41-0 victory over Richmond. ...

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates after scoring a 13-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cardinals brush COVID-19 issues aside, keep winning games

By David Brandt Oct. 18, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) heads down field on a huge gain off a pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers as Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson pursues during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Packers taking early command of NFC North race again

By Steve Megargee Oct. 18, 2021 06:07 PM EDT