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Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones (50) reacts to a play against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)
Rams supplant Cardinals on top of latest AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Nov. 02, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) warms up on the field before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Cincinnati. The Green Bay Packers have released Jaylon Smith less than a month after signing the former Dallas Cowboys linebacker. Smith’s agent, Doug Hendrickson, confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, that the 26-year-old Smith has been released.(AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Packers release linebacker Jaylon Smith

Nov. 02, 2021 02:12 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs (7) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short

By Dave Campbell Nov. 01, 2021 08:35 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur 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 staying quiet on Bakhtiari's status for Sunday

Nov. 01, 2021 04:10 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers Charlie Woerner (89) Mitch Wishnowsky (18) and kicker Joey Slye watch Slye's field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Garoppolo leads way as 49ers beat Bears 33-22 to stop slide

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 31, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks for a call as Arizona Cardinals defensive end Zach Allen (94) makes the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Packers won 24-21. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Injuries keep piling up along with victories for Packers

By Steve Megargee Oct. 29, 2021 06:33 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) kneels after the Green Bay Packers intercepted the ball in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Packers won 24-21. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Adversity arrives: Cardinals finally lose, now must regroup

By David Brandt Oct. 29, 2021 05:06 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk kneels in the end zone after a turnover 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/Rick Scuteri)
Cardinals' undefeated start ends with miscommunication

By John Marshall Oct. 29, 2021 01:26 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) celebrates after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Rested offenses for Dallas and Minnesota could mean shootout

By Barry Wilner Oct. 28, 2021 11:53 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, right, celebrates his touchdown with offensive tackle Elgton Jenkins (74) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Packers beat Cardinals 24-21 after Murray throws late INT

By David Brandt Oct. 28, 2021 11:45 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals 10/28/2021

Oct. 28, 2021 07:57 PM EDT

Cardinals down to third-string center vs. Packers

Oct. 28, 2021 07:08 PM EDT
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman J.J. Watt will miss his first game of the season with a shoulder injury and the team is down to...

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches play against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Cowboys at Vikings: McCarthy makes familiar prime time visit

By Dave Campbell Oct. 28, 2021 05:55 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Devin Bush (55) advances a fumble by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Bush's Push: A year after ACL injury, Steelers LB evolving

By Will Graves Oct. 28, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bears, 49ers looking to stop skids, get back to winning

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 02:48 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bears try to find footing against struggling 49ers

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 28, 2021 01:53 PM EDT

Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Broncos counting on Jeudy's return to snap them out of funk

Oct. 28, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) pumps his fist towards fans after an overtime win against the New England Patriots following an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Refreshed Cowboys visit Vikings in post-bye prime-time game

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 01:26 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) catches a pass in front of Carolina Panthers' Sean Chandler (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 28, 2021 01:07 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 12:02 PM EDT
Oct. 29 1950 — Detroit’s Wally Triplett gains 294 yards in kickoff returns and ends up with 331 total yards as the Lions pound the Los...