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Denver Broncos wide receiver Diontae Spencer, left, celebrates after scoring with safety Justin Simmons during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 02:58 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tripped up by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley as strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2020 02:30 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 03:58 PM EST

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera stands by his team during the playing of the national anthem before the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Washington has 2-game streak but Steelers up next (probably)

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 30, 2020 07:52 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) scores on a 7-yard catch over Minnesota Vikings free safety Anthony Harris (41) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. ( Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
Smith, Dalton get Thanksgiving nods for Washington, Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 25, 2020 08:17 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
The Latest: Quarterbacks drafted No. 1 shine around NFL

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 01:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs from Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, in Minneapolis. There’s no shortage of high draft picks making huge impact around the league, especially on offense with the instant success of players like Jefferson. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Talent show: Rookie class shines despite virus limitations

By Dave Campbell Nov. 12, 2020 01:56 AM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) breaks away from SMU linebacker Trevor Denbow (16) on a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Dallas. Cincinnati won 42-13 and Ridder finished with 179 yards rushing. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
No. 7 Cincinnati looks to avenge losses to Memphis

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 29, 2020 11:35 AM EDT