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Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Rodgers preps for 49ers, who asked about him before draft

By Bill Huber Sep. 22, 2021 06:50 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) walks onto the field prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, file photo. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski did not rule out Beckham for Sunday's game against Chicago, clearing the way for the star wide receiver to make his season debut and return from knee surgery. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns 9/19/2021

Sep. 22, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Seattle. The Titans won 33-30 in overtime. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Titans' Henry, Seahawks' Lockett among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Sep. 22, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

Former Indianapolis Colts player Peyton Manning holds up his Pro Football Hall of Fame commemorative ring during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mannings' "MNF" broadcast jumps 138%, averages 1.9 million

Sep. 21, 2021 08:17 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) is tackled by Detroit Lions linebackers Alex Anzalone (34) and Jamie Collins Jr. (8) during an NFL football game on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (Adam Niemi/The Daily Mining Gazette via AP)
Lions searching for a defensive base after two weeks

By Dave Hogg Sep. 21, 2021 05:39 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Krys Barnes celebrates a fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' defense takes step forward, but concerns remain

By Steve Megargee Sep. 21, 2021 05:16 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams catches a long pass in front of Detroit Lions' Ifeatu Melifonwu during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
New coach, new QB, same early results for struggling Lions

By Steve Megargee Sep. 20, 2021 11:44 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers dominate 2nd half, bounce back to beat Lions 35-17

By Steve Megargee Sep. 20, 2021 11:28 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) celebrates his 43-yard touchdown reception against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions RB D'Andre Swift active for game against Packers

Sep. 20, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) raises his arms at the end of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 35-0. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Analysis: 6 NFL playoff teams don't panic, avoid 0-2 starts

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 20, 2021 03:28 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after Evans caught a 3-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
NFL Today, Week 2

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Darnold throws 2 TDs, Panthers D dominates Saints 26-7

By Steve Reed Sep. 19, 2021 04:26 PM EDT

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II, left, intercepts a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Tyron Johnson (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Sutton's career day helps Broncos beat woeful Jaguars 23-13

By Mark Long Sep. 19, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry, center, works with outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) and nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) during a break in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in Jacksonville, Fla. Barry said at his introductory news conference that the adversity he encountered in two unsuccessful stints filling the same role in Detroit and Washington made him a better coach. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Packers' defensive woes put focus on Barry before Lions game

By Steve Megargee Sep. 19, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Packers assistant Montgomery out due to COVID-19 protocols

Sep. 18, 2021 05:13 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery won’t be with the team for its Monday night home opener with the Detroit Lions...

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates his touchdown run with Jason Cabinda (45) in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions' Jamaal Williams ready for his return to Green Bay

By Steve Megargee Sep. 18, 2021 03:59 PM EDT

FILE- In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) plays against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. The back issue that bothered Smith throughout the preseason will now force the Packers to play without their Pro Bowl pass rusher for the next few weeks. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Packers placing OLB Za'Darius Smith on IR due to back issue

By Steve Megargee Sep. 17, 2021 02:23 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 18 1899 — The Cincinnati Open begins. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the United States still played in its original city and...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) waves to fans as he leaves the field following a 28-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Seahawks-Titans heads Week 2 games with 2020 playoff teams

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 16, 2021 11:47 PM EDT

Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) catches a touchdown pass as San Francisco 49ers defensive back Dontae Johnson defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Packers put opening loss behind them as they host Lions

By Steve Megargee Sep. 16, 2021 06:05 PM EDT