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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Packers' Jones doesn't practice, status uncertain for Sunday

Oct. 23, 2020 03:49 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 24 1943 — The Green Bay Packers make nine interceptions, seven off Frank Sinkwich, in a 27-6 victory over the Detroit Lions. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1975 file photo, Minnesota Vikings' Matt Blair (59) goes high to block the kick by Pittsburgh Steelers' Bobby Walden (39) during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl IX in New Orleans. The Vikings say Blair, one of the great linebackers in team history, has died. Blair had been suffering from dementia. (AP Photo/Jack Thornell, File)
Matt Blair, star linebacker for Vikings, dies at 70

Oct. 23, 2020 08:58 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, laughs on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Falcons, Lions both eyeing rare feat: a winning streak

By Paul Newberry Oct. 22, 2020 05:15 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen celebrates in front of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) after a defensive stop during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Crossroad with Cousins? Reeling Vikings have some QB trouble

By Dave Campbell Oct. 22, 2020 03:05 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings trade DE Yannick Ngakoue to Ravens for draft picks

By Dave Campbell Oct. 22, 2020 11:58 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach Raheem Morris is shown before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tampa, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have named defensive coordinator Raheem Morris interim head coach, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, after firing Dan Quinn. Morris is in his sixth season with the Falcons and his first season as defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Falcons' Morris doesn't look at himself as an interim coach

By Paul Newberry Oct. 21, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, laughs on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Morris uses communication skills to spark Falcons to victory

By George Henry Oct. 19, 2020 02:08 PM EDT

Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) kneels on the field as Tennessee Titans players celebrate after the Titans won 42-36 in overtime at an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
NFL Today, Week 6

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 09:39 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Devin Bush (55) is helped from the field after he was injured in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said in the post game news conference that Bush suffered a significant injury to a knee on the play. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bush, Board among key injuries in NFL's Week 6

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 08:46 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) and outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers continue domination of Browns in Pittsburgh 38-7

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 05:10 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith (40) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Falcons respond to Quinn firing with 40-23 win vs. Vikings

By Dave Campbell Oct. 18, 2020 04:29 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Henry scored two touchdowns as the Titans won 42-16. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 12:32 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Brady, Bucs roll to win, give Packers first loss

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 12:03 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Mutual admiration at center of Brady-Rodgers relationship

By Fred Goodall Oct. 15, 2020 07:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Jaire Alexander, left, breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings' Stefon Diggs during the first half of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. Alexander believes his meditation sessions have helped him develop into one of the game’s top young shutdown corners. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Packers' Alexander emerging as one of NFL's top cornerbacks

By Steve Megargee Oct. 15, 2020 07:27 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) yells at members of his offensive line as they walk off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Old man quarterbacks Brady and Rodgers face off Sunday

By Barry Wilner Oct. 15, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, left, speaks with Falcons head coach Dan Quinn before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in Atlanta. Atlanta coach Dan Quinn has been fired after the Falcons dropped to 0-5 for the first time since 1997. The move came just hours after the Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers 23-16, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The team also fired longtime general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who had been with the team since 2008. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Long view: Falcons, Vikings have veered off contending track

By Dave Campbell Oct. 15, 2020 04:24 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) runs after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Steelers' stingy defense preparing for big test from Browns

By Will Graves Oct. 15, 2020 04:12 PM EDT