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AP Pro Football WriterIntrigue surrounding Broncos-Raiders opener centers on BrownBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Denver Broncos changed coaches, coordinators, systems and the starting quarterback since they last came to Oakland in the second-to-last game in 2018.The Raiders have merely overhauled the roster.That adds a bit of intrigue...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks rookie Marquise Blair draws attention in 1st gameBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) When safety Marquise Blair was drafted in the second round by the Seattle Seahawks, he brought with him to the NFL the reputation as a big hitter.That's what happens when you're ejected twice...

Tony Dungy was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in part because of his contributions to football as a whole. Yes, he was a player on a Super Bowl champion in Pittsburgh and then won an NFL title as a coach with Indianapolis. He's also an author. LaurenDungy...

AP Sports WriterJaguars’ Marrone sticking with staff despite 3-game skidBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone is sticking with his staff.Marrone said Monday he has no plans to make any changes despite a three-game losing streak in which his team has been seemingly outcoached at...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL teams went high-tech for team bonding this offseasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) NFL players and coaches went home in March and stayed there for the next few months, along with most of the world.Football pads were replaced by iPads. Handshakes and high-fives gave...

The biggest takeaway following the NFL’s two-day quarterback coaching summit is there’s no shortage of qualified minority candidates waiting for opportunities to be head coaches and coordinators. The league and the Black College Football Hall of Fame earlier this week held a virtual version of their summit, a third-year project...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks' Olsen to join Fox as NFL analyst after retirementBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen told The Associated Press he has agreed to a contract with Fox Sports to become its No. 2 NFL game analyst once he retires from football.Olsen signed...

AP Sports WriterFalcons come up short as Ryan's Hail Mary falls flatBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Matt Ryan gave it one last heave to the end zone, hoping Julio Jones would be able to make a miracle play for the Atlanta Falcons.It didn't happen.Ryan and Jones couldn't connect on...

The LA CHARGERS and the KANSAS CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 1/3/2021 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA CHARGERS vs KANSAS CITY When: 1/3/2021 1:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 125 LA CHARGERS -1.5 (-110) 43 (-110) 105 -125 126 KANSAS CITY TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -1.5 PREDICTION: KANSAS CITY , LA CHARGERS Oddsmakers currently have the KANSAS...

AP Sports WriterFrustrated Watt unleashes postgame tirade about effortBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Frustration boiled over for star J.J. Watt after the Houston Texans dropped their fourth straight game on Sunday.Samaje Perine ran for two touchdowns, including a 3-yard score late, to give the Cincinnati Bengals their first road...

AP Pro Football WriterNo preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange yearBy MARK LONGFacing fourth-and-goal at the 1 in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams, the New York Jets turned to veteran Frank Gore - along with rookie Mekhi Becton.The critical play called for Gore to...

The Detroit Lions desperately need to figure out how to draft better players and they're leaning on Brad Holmes to lead the way, drawing on his expertise with the Los Angeles Rams. Holmes and the Lions agreed to terms Thursday on a deal Thursday that makes him their general manager....