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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)
Fields' inconsistency hurts Bears in 24-14 loss to Packers

By Jay Cohen Oct. 17, 2021 06:26 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) hands the ball off to running back A.J. Dillon during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Rodgers throws 2 TDs, runs for 1 as Packers beat Bears 24-14

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 17, 2021 04:32 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) scores a touchdown against the Washington Football Team during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Mahomes, Chiefs bounce back to beat Washington 31-13

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 17, 2021 04:20 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 12:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2006, file photo, Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan passes the ball as he waits for the start of the team's first football practice after a bye week in Englewood, Colo. The Broncos will honor Shanahan, the winningest coach in the team's history, by including his name in the Ring of Fame during a halftime ceremony Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, when the team hosts the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Pats-Cowboys becomes NFL's 10th OT game

Oct. 17, 2021 09:20 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Packers winning despite struggling in red-zone situations

By Steve Megargee Oct. 15, 2021 04:32 PM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks to the media after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Detroit, in this Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, file photo. Campbell, Detroit’s winless coach, said former NFL quarterback Drew Brees reached out to him after the Lions’ latest loss last Sunday. Campbell and Brees became close in New Orleans, where Campbell was the assistant head coach for the final five seasons of the quarterback’s playing career.” (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Saints to add the late linebacker Sam Mills to ring of honor

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2021 03:24 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 54-yard field goal on the final play of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Analysis: Overtime the right time in NFL through five weeks

By Barry Wilner Oct. 15, 2021 12:00 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) eludes the reach of San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Boomer Sooner in NFL: Quarterbacks Murray vs. Mayfield

By Barry Wilner Oct. 14, 2021 11:44 PM EDT

Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams (8) reacts after scoring at touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bears place running back Damien Williams on COVID-19 list

Oct. 14, 2021 06:32 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey watches play from the sideline against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Panthers' McCaffrey doesn't practice because of hamstring

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 04:21 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up as head coach Bill Belichick walks on the field during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Cowboys poised to beat Belichick-led Patriots for 1st time

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 14, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) reacts after running for a gain against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bears eye share of NFC North lead with Rodgers, Packers

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 14, 2021 03:26 PM EDT

Detroit Lions linebacker Charles Harris strips Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields of the ball during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. The Bears won 24-14. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Bengals, Lions aim to bounce back after losing on late kicks

By Larry Lage Oct. 14, 2021 02:56 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) tries to break a tackle by Detroit Lions inside linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Panthers, Vikings look to solve 2nd-half lulls on offense

By Steve Reed Oct. 14, 2021 02:11 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Quarterback questions will greet 49ers after the bye

By Josh Dubow Oct. 14, 2021 01:47 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) rushes the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 14, 2021 12:48 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:46 PM EDT
Oct. 19 1940 — Alabama snaps Tennessee’s defensive scoreless streak of 71 quarters but still loses 27-12. Tennessee hadn’t allowed a point...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
Oct. 15 1933 — The Philadelphia Eagles play their first NFL game and suffers a 56-0 loss to the New York Giants. 1961 —...

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) tackles Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bears eye share of 1st place when Rodgers, Packers visit

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:04 PM EDT