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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Vinatieri's misses, other miscues prove costly to Colts

By Michael Marot Sep. 09, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

Funchess put on injured reserve following collarbone surgery

Sep. 09, 2019 04:55 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Coach Frank Reich says receiver Devin Funchess will be placed on injured reserve after having surgery on a broken collarbone. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) makes a call against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an an NFL football game, in Glendale, Ariz. More than ever NFL teams are choosing protection over preparation when it comes to their quarterback’s workload in the preseason. The Broncos and Raiders, who cap off the NFL’s opening weekend Monday night, are two examples. Oakland’s Derek Carr took just six snaps and threw two passes in the preseason and Denver’s new quarterback, Joe Flacco, directed just four series in the preseason. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Broncos-Raiders features franchises all-in on new trend

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 09, 2019 11:37 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Week 1 ICYMI: Browns bad as ever; Kyler makes a comeback

By Eddie Pells Sep. 09, 2019 03:09 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray reacts with wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) during the final seconds of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions and Cardinals played to a 27-27 tie in overtime. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
A whole lot of everything on first weekend of 100th season

By Barry Wilner Sep. 09, 2019 03:05 AM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No Luck necessary: QB Jacoby Brissett stellar in Colts' loss

By Greg Beacham Sep. 08, 2019 09:44 PM EDT

NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 09:23 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Sept. 9 Houston at New Orleans, 7:10 p.m. EDT. The Texans have won three of the past four AFC South titles. J.J. Watt...

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown during overtime in an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Ekeler scores 3 TDs in Chargers' 30-24 OT win over Colts

By Joe Reedy Sep. 08, 2019 07:32 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass as he is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Chiefs beat Jaguars, lose Hill; Jags lose Foles (shoulder)

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 05:20 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Chargers 9/8/2019

Sep. 08, 2019 04:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, July 26, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins running backs Derrius Guice (29) and Adrian Peterson (26) run drills during the NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va. Adrian Peterson told Derrius Guice to grab some ice cubes and wrap them around his surgically repaired left knee. Guice chuckled a bit. “You're really old school,” Guice said. “We got all this Cryotherapy and stuff, and you're talking about bags of ice.” Old school, meet new school in the Redskins backfield headlined by a 34-year-old climbing the all-time rushing list and a 22-year-old itching to make his NFL debut 13 months after a torn ACL. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Adrian Peterson a healthy scratch in Skins' opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2019 12:16 PM EDT

Chargers kicker Michael Badgley ruled doubtful for opener

Sep. 07, 2019 05:15 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's regular-season opener against Indianapolis. ...

Colts senior offensive assistant steps down before opener

By Michael Marot Sep. 06, 2019 09:13 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime assistant coach Howard Mudd has decided to walk away from football just two days before the Indianapolis Colts open the season at the...

Chargers kicker Michael Badgley questionable for opener

Sep. 06, 2019 04:52 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Kicker Michael Badgley is questionable for the Los Angeles Chargers' opener against Indianapolis after suffering a groin injury during...

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) leads the team onto the field for the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Patriots have been playing down the fact they weren’t chosen for the opener of the NFL’s 100th season despite their latest Lombardi Trophy. But their coaching staff finds little items to push the players’ buttons, and Brady is as strong a motivator to teammates as anyone in the league. The Patriots play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Foxborough this week. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
NFL 2019: Browns outmatch Raiders for NFL drama crown

By Barry Wilner Sep. 05, 2019 11:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota warms up before a preseason NFL football game in Philadelphia. Tennessee plays at Cleveland on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, Fle)
Call NFL preseason games what they are: exhibitions

By Barry Wilner Sep. 05, 2019 08:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) looks for a receiver as he is rushed by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Brissett will make his first start since 2017 on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, when the Colts face the Los Angeles Chargers in the season opener. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Colts, Chargers look to overcome losses of key players

By Joe Reedy Sep. 05, 2019 06:51 PM EDT

Colts-Chargers Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 05:06 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (11-7) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (13-5) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Chargers by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD...

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is tackled by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Chargers focusing on Colts instead of Gordon's absence

By Joe Reedy Sep. 04, 2019 08:29 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich, right, stands near quarterback Jacoby Brissett during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Colts not expecting many offensive changes with new QBs

By Michael Marot Sep. 04, 2019 01:17 PM EDT