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Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (43) celebrating with teammates after recovering a fumble by Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson during the 4th quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at FedEx Field in Landover, MD, September 24, 2023. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

Allen throws for a TD, runs for another as Bills rout Commanders

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes the ball in the pocket as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison (96) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Packers’ Love faces big challenge from a stingy Saints defense in his 1st regular-season home start

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. Kareem Hunt and the Cleveland Browns are finalizing a deal to bring back the running back after star Nick Chubb suffered a severe season-ending left knee injury in a loss at Pittsburgh, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/David Richard, File) **FILE**

Hunt thrilled to re-sign with ‘hometown’ Browns after Chubb’s season-ending injury

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa celebrates after a sack against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

NFC off to a record-setting start to season with seven teams at 2-0

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Sergio Brown speaks during an NFL event for kids in south London, Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Authorities searched Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, for the former NFL player after his 73--year-old mother's body was found near a creek behind her suburban Chicago home. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File) **FILE**

Police investigating whether missing ex-NFL player Sergio Brown posted videos about mother’s death

Associated Press

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talks with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Sean Payton is growing frustrated with Russell Wilson but knows fixing the Broncos starts with him

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Winless Chargers still have plenty to clean up after OT loss to Titans

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, right, celebrates with wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) after they connected for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Allen and the Bills bounce back from a season-opening dud with 38-10 rout of the Las Vegas Raiders

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, is hit by Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit, right, as he throws during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Joe Burrow tries to get Bengals offense back on track as division rival Ravens visit in Week 2

By Mitch Stacy - Associated Press

Former NFL football player Michael Oher, whose story became the inspiration for the Oscar-nominated movie "The Blind Side," signs books at an event for his new memoir at a store in Baltimore, Aug. 21, 2023. The Memphis couple who took in former NFL offensive lineman Oher when he was in high school denied in court documents filed Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, that they used a legal agreement between them to get rich at his expense and lied about intending to adopt him. (AP Photo/Stephen Whyno, File) **FILE**

Tennessee couple fights allegations that they got rich off Michael Oher

By Adrian Sainz - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, is hit by Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit, right, as he throws during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

NFL passing games struggled in least productive opening week in years

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd (56) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FILE**

NFL players union renews call for grass fields after Aaron Rodgers’ injury

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a media availability at the NFL football meetings, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Phoenix. Jim Trotter, a former NFL Media journalist, is accusing the NFL of refusing to address what he calls longstanding institutional discrimination and said his contract was not renewed because he repeatedly voiced concerns regarding equity and racial injustice. In making his allegations in a discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed in federal court in New York City on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, Trotter also cited Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula as making racially insensitive comments. Trotter said the concerns he raised with league executives, including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, regarding these comments and the lack of diversity among NFL Media employees fell on deaf ears.(AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Ex-NFL Media journalist sues the league, alleging long-standing institutional discrimination

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) reaches for an incomplete pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Vikings must quickly regroup after the unpleasant surprise of losing a close opener

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) passes against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FILE**

Zach Wilson steps into the huddle again for the Jets with Aaron Rodgers injured

By Dennis Waszak Jr. - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams (19) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Mike Glennon during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. Former NFL receiver Mike Williams, who was injured in a construction accident two weeks ago and later put on a ventilator, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, his agent said. He was 36. Williams, who played for the Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills from 2010-14, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, agent Hadley Engelhard said. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File) **FILE**

Ex-NFL receiver Mike Williams dies two weeks after being injured in construction accident

Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts participates in a drill during the NFL football team's training camp, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Hurts had a breakout season in 2022, finishing runnerup to Patrick Mahomes for AP NFL MVP and third behind Justin Jefferson and Mahomes for AP Offensive Player of the Year. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Tom Brady casts a wide shadow over the Patriots’ season-opening matchup with the Eagles

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick faces reporters during a news conference before an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

‘It’s what I do.’ Patriots’ Bill Belichick engaged, optimistic entering his 49th season in NFL

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Saints reserve rookie QB Jake Haener suspended 6 games

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

Magic Johnson, a member of the group buying the Washington Commanders, speaks at an introductory NFL football news conference at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Friday, July 21, 2023. Magic Johnson made a surprise appearance at Washington Commanders practice Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, talking to players and coaches for the first time since becoming a part-owner of the NFL franchise. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Magic Johnson expects to be ‘emotional’ for first Commanders game as owner

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times