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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) leaps into the end zone with the ball to score a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (Andrew Souffle/Star Tribune via AP)
Steelers' Harris, Vikings' Thielen among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Sep. 15, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Giants look to win sixth game in a row against Washington

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2021 01:27 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 sign kicker Randy Bullock, put safety Hooker on IR

Sep. 14, 2021 07:27 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert runs against the Detroit Lions in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Mostert will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee after getting injured in the season opener Sunday, (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
49ers RB Raheem Mostert to undergo season-ending surgery

By Josh Dubow Sep. 14, 2021 03:48 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) celebrates his touchdown with teammate wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) during the second half of an NFL football game against Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. Chargers won 20-16. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Chargers find a way to rally, close out in Staley's debut

By Joe Reedy Sep. 13, 2021 06:41 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 cut Badgley, looking yet again for another kicker

Sep. 13, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) reacts to a play against the Detroit Lions in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Injuries to Verrett, Mostert put damper on 49ers win

By Josh Dubow Sep. 13, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

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...