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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) talks with team staff as they run through drills during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Amid injuries, Cowboys try to be coy about rookie Parsons

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 24, 2021 07:01 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) carries the ball and is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Packers-Niners renew now familiar NFL rivalry on Sunday

By Barry Wilner Sep. 24, 2021 12:57 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) talks with team staff as they run through drills during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Hurts, Prescott set for 1st meeting as Eagles visit Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 23, 2021 06:29 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills' Sean McDermott looks at the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. The Steelers won 23-16. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Rivera, McDermott put ties aside as Washington faces Bills

By John Wawrow Sep. 23, 2021 04:51 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 03:44 PM EDT
Sept. 24 1930 — The Portsmouth Spartans beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 12-0 in the first NFL game played under floodlights. More than 6,000 fans...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) falls with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni already developing a strong bond

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 23, 2021 03:41 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 03:34 PM EDT
Sept. 24 1930 — The Portsmouth Spartans beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 12-0 in the first NFL game played under floodlights. More than 6,000 fans...

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey pushes away from New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 23, 2021 03:16 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
Prescott, Cowboys' No. 4 offense face Eagles' 4th-ranked D

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 11:32 AM EDT

Aaron Jones de los Packers de Green Bay supera a Jamie Collins de los Lions de Detroit para un touchdown, el lunes 20 de septiembre de 2021, en Green Bay, Wisconsin. (AP Foto/Matt Ludtke)
Packers make another Bay Area trip to face 49ers

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 11:07 AM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) falls with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni questions his own play-calling

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 20, 2021 06:44 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
49ers survive season-opening trip with 2 straight wins

By Josh Dubow Sep. 20, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards (32) looks back after intercepting a pass by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and returning it for a score during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Backup defenders making impact for defending SB champions

By Fred Goodall Sep. 20, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after Evans caught a 3-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
NFL Today, Week 2

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a diving touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ross Cockrell (43) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Falcons see upset bid of Bucs dashed in 4th of 48-25 loss

By Mark Didtler Sep. 19, 2021 09:31 PM EDT

A member of the team staff assists Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) after he left the field injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
QBs Tagovailoa, Wentz, Dalton, Taylor leave with injuries

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2021 06:46 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Hurts falls short in clutch in Eagles' 17-11 loss to 49ers

By Dan Gelston Sep. 19, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Jimmy Garoppolo, Nick Bosa lead 49ers past Eagles 17-11

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 19, 2021 04:10 PM EDT

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)
Brady, Gronk still a winning combination for SB champs

By Fred Goodall Sep. 16, 2021 06:19 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the final whistle in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 16, 2021 03:05 PM EDT