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FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) runs a route against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Houston. Cooks is giving back to QBs and other players by introducing them to a new form of light therapy that he uses for his anxiety and sleep issues called an Allay Lamp. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
No surprise: NFL quarterbacks making the most money by far

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2021 11:21 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2021, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches from the sideline during an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Cleveland Browns in Kansas City, Mo. Putting together the NFL schedule might be as complex as space travel. All 32 teams have preferences, there are stadium and city issues to deal with, bye weeks to consider and, most importantly, attempting to avoid competitive imbalances. The two Week 1 highlight matchups have Cleveland at Kansas City and Pittsburgh at Buffalo, all potential powers in the AFC. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Analysis: NFL gets schedule right from the outset

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2021 11:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold warm ups before a preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Charlotte, N.C. Darnold gears up to face his former team, the New York Jets, in the season opener on Sunday. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Browns-Chiefs a juicy headliner for Week 1 of NFL schedule

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2021 12:11 AM EDT

Raiders' Derek Carr set to open 8th season

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 09, 2021 08:56 PM EDT
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Derek Carr remembers waking up in a panic, stressing the night before every practice. It’s been quite some time, the eight-year veteran...

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers smiles after a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Jets won 23-14. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Displaced Saints open Winston era vs. Rodgers, Packers

By Brett Martel Sep. 09, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs down the sidelines for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 09, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

Winston makes maiden Saints start vs. Rodgers and Packers

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 11:52 AM EDT
GREEN BAY (14-4) at NEW ORLEANS (13-5) at Jacksonville, Florida Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE: Packers by 3 1...

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gets set at the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. After a tumultuous offseason in which his future with the Packers appeared in doubt, reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers is ready to begin his 17th – and perhaps final – season in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rodgers says uncertain future doesn't create extra pressure

By Steve Megargee Sep. 08, 2021 07:00 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bridgewater convinced Broncos; now he's out to win over fans

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 08, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers offensive guard Elgton Jenkins looks to block during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Jenkins has spent his NFL career demonstrating he can thrive at just about every spot on the offensive line at one time or another. Now the Pro Bowl left guard looks forward to his biggest test yet as he fills in for injured All-Pro selection David Bakhtiari at left tackle and leads a Packers line that likely will include two rookie starters. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Packers' Jenkins eager for toughest challenge of his career

By Steve Megargee Sep. 07, 2021 12:20 PM EDT

Packers' Za'Darius Smith practices again on limited basis

Sep. 06, 2021 05:31 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith practiced on a limited basis Monday after missing virtually all of training camp...

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
NFL 2021: AFC clearly the deeper, more powerful conference

By Barry Wilner Sep. 06, 2021 04:36 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Rodgers return has Packers aiming higher than NFC North

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams, left, Aaron Rodgers (12), Amari Rodgers (8) and Randall Cobb talk during an NFL football training camp practice at Ray Nitschke Field in Green Bay, Wisc., in this Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, file photo. Cobb, who previously played for the Packers from 2011-18, returned to Green Bay at the start of training camp in a trade that sent an undisclosed draft pick to the Houston Texans. (Samantha Madar/The Post-Crescent via AP, File)/
Aaron Rodgers' uncertain future raises stakes for Packers

By Steve Megargee Sep. 01, 2021 07:58 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Injuries and rehabs have Giants at less than 100% for season

By Tom Canavan Sep. 01, 2021 07:29 PM EDT

Chase Young-led defense is again Washington's best hope

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:30 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (7-10) New faces: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, CB William Jackson, WR Curtis Samuel, WR Adam Humphries, TE Sammis Reyes, LB Jamin Davis,...

Judgement II: Giants' expectations higher with new signings

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:19 PM EDT
NEW YORK GIANTS (6-10) New faces: WR Kenny Golladay, WR Kadarius Toney, WR John Ross, TE Kyle Rudolph, CB Adoree Jackson, RB Devontae...

Washington Football Team quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke (4) and Ryan Fitzpatrick, right, warm up at the team's NFL football training camp practice in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Also pictured is head coach Ron Rivera, left. Coming off winning the NFC East at 7-9 in Ron Rivera's first season as coach, Washington still doesn't have a new name but does have increased expectations. After bringing in 38-year-old “FitzMagic” quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to start, Washington is straddling the line between win now and build for the future, and a difficult schedule will test that balance. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Washington still has no name but bears higher expectations

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 01, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

Packers resume Super Bowl chase after tumultuous offseason

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 03:27 PM EDT
GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) New faces: Defensive coordinator Joe Barry, LB De’Vondre Campbell, WR Randall Cobb, C Josh Myers OG Royce Newman,...

Jaguars begin new era featuring Trevor Lawrence, Urban Meyer

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 02:42 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1-15) New faces: Coach Urban Meyer, QB Trevor Lawrence, QB C.J. Beathard, WR Marvin Jones, WR Tavon Austin, RB Carlos...