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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, right, talks to an official on the sideline as his team plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Fields emerging as struggling Bears pass season's midpoint

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 09, 2021 06:52 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, second from left, and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, foreground right, gesture from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Cards return to top spot in AP Pro32 poll; Titans at No. 2

By Simmi Buttar Nov. 09, 2021 06:09 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) pushes down Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rodgers stands by remarks, admits being misleading on status

By Steve Megargee Nov. 09, 2021 03:52 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Analysis: Broncos dodge another COVID-19 QB quagmire

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 09, 2021 03:01 AM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Kenny Young, right, sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., in this Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, file photo. The injury-riddled Denver Broncos acquired inside linebacker Kenny Young from the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, four days after they were gouged by third-string Cleveland running back De'Ernest Johnson. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)
Packers' Campbell chief among '21 breakout defensive stars

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 09, 2021 02:45 AM EST

Umpire Tony Michalek (115) looks on as Denver Broncos' Pat Surtain II (2) and others celebrate after the Dallas Cowboys turned the ball over on downs in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Broncos get good news on injured rookie Patrick Surtain II

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 08, 2021 09:42 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, right, intercepts a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) as Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) watches during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Rodgers remains as vital as ever to Packers' aspirations

By Steve Megargee Nov. 08, 2021 05:25 PM EST

Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns (30) celebrates intercepting a pass thrown by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Signature victory at Dallas keeps Broncos in playoff mix

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 08, 2021 03:31 PM EST

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