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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) plays against Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Rashaan Evans (54) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
No time for excuses or pouting for Titans after ugly loss

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 13, 2021 02:34 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Fitzpatrick out, Heinicke to start for Washington vs. Giants

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 13, 2021 01:08 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Houston. The Texans won 37-21. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Analysis: Some debuts rocky, others uplifting in NFL Week 1

By Barry Wilner Sep. 13, 2021 02:56 AM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 09:53 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Titans wind up outcoached, outplayed in opening 38-13 loss

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 12, 2021 07:08 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throwing the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 12, 2021 04:14 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. Fitzpatrick was injured on this play and replaced by Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Fitzpatrick injures hip, Washington turns to Heinicke at QB

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 12, 2021 03:08 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff rolls out to pass against the San Francisco 49ers In the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
St. Francis (PA) at DEL 9/11/2021

Sep. 12, 2021 01:43 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is congratulated by Demetrius Harris (86) after Hopkins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Latest: Mahomes rallies Chiefs to win over Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug 21, 2021, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Sam Ficken, right, boots a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as punter Brett Kern (6) holds during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Tampa, Fla. Ficken has been added to the injury report with an injured groin and the Titans have signed Michael Badgley to the practice squad. Tennessee opens the season Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, hosting Arizona. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Titans put Ficken on IR, Badgley replaces him at kicker

Sep. 11, 2021 06:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug 21, 2021, file photo, Tennessee Titans' Sam Ficken, right, boots a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as punter Brett Kern (6) holds during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Tampa, Fla. Ficken has been added to the injury report with an injured groin and the Titans have signed Michael Badgley to the practice squad. Tennessee opens the season Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, hosting Arizona. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Titans kicker Sam Ficken hurt, questionable vs. Cardinals

Sep. 10, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

Tom Brady, quarterback de los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay, se prepara para lanzar un pase en el encuentro inaugural de la campaña de la NFL ante los Cowboys de Dallas, el jueves 9 de septiembre de 2021, en Tampa, Florida (AP Foto/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady, SB champs show there's lots of room for improvement

By Fred Goodall Sep. 10, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

Washington WR Curtis Samuel to IR, out at least 3 games

Sep. 10, 2021 12:46 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington is putting Curtis Samuel on short-term injured reserve because of a lingering groin injury, meaning the wide receiver will miss...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) beats Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) to the endzone to score on an 11-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Prescott, Cowboys show promise, but have to change history

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 10, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

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

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater looks over during NFL football practice in Costa Mesa, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Familiar foe: Chargers' rookie Slater faces Young in debut

By Joe Reedy Sep. 10, 2021 02:07 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

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

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt works through drills during the NFL football team's practice Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
AP source: Steelers, Watt agree to lucrative extension

By Will Graves Sep. 09, 2021 06:19 PM EDT