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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has been medically cleared and is expected to start against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday "if all goes well" at practice this week.

We can finally start to get a look at the strides Zach Wilson has made in his second season. The New York Jets quarterback, who injured his knee in the preseason, has been cleared and assuming no setbacks, he'll start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Saleh has announced that QB Zach Wilson is medically cleared to play and if all goes well this week he will start Sunday. pic.twitter.com/Ct5YqtEKY3 — New York Jets (@nyjets) September 28, 2022With that news, the most important question surrounding the Jets can begin to get an answer. The Jets added some pieces to play around Wilson, like receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — (AP) — Zach Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Jets at Pittsburgh on Sunday, six weeks after having knee surgery. Wilson had been ramping up workouts in recent weeks, but Saleh said Monday the Jets were waiting for the quarterback’s doctors to clear him before making a decision about this week. He was initially expected to miss two to four weeks, but the Jets insisted they wouldn’t rush Wilson back to the field. Saleh acknowledged the injury this summer was a setback for Wilson because he was missing valuable practice time and snaps in preseason games. The Jets didn’t put Wilson on injured reserve so he could practice with the team while he worked his way back from the injury.

Zach Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Jets at Pittsburgh on Sunday, six weeks after having knee surgery.

Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Football ForecastApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsMatt Harmon is joined by Andy Behrens, as he is each and every Tuesday morning, to list off the best targets on waiver wires around fantasy football leagues everywhere. The guys also discuss the Mac Jones’ injury, Zach Wilson’s return to the Jets, a whole host of injuries on the Chargers roster and a recap of the Broncos’ win over the 49ers on Sunday night. 01:25 NEWS / Mac Jones high ankle sprain04:25 NEWS / Zach Wilson expected return in week 408:40 NEWS / Chargers LT Rashawn Slater out for season16:20 NEWS / D’Andre Swift to miss next 2 weeks? 20:15 RECAP: Broncos 11, 49ers 1030:00 Waivers - Running Backs39:10 Waivers - Wide Receivers46:00 Waivers - Quarterbacks47:45 Waivers - Tight Ends51:50 Getting in early54:50 Drops60:40 Hold on loosely63:40 Matt’s mom’s league - Drop of the week! Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.com/podcasts

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals picked up their first win of the 2022 season as the team topped the New York Jets on the road 27-12.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — (AP) — Joe Flacco will huddle up for the New York Jets against his former team. Flacco starting this week is not unexpected, as it appeared to be trending that way for a few weeks. Wilson will work with the training staff this week, Saleh said, and then slowly start resuming practice during the next few weeks. Taking the cautious approach in Week 1, New York will turn to Flacco — who will take on his former team. A hip injury midway through the 2018 season put Flacco on the sideline — and Lamar Jackson into the starting lineup.

Joe Flacco will start at quarterback for the New York Jets in the season opener Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens in place of the injured Zach Wilson.

“He looked good, felt good,” Saleh said. And Saleh left the door open for Wilson potentially starting Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, returning less than a month after surgery. It might still be wishful thinking to expect Wilson to be completely healthy in time for the game. Saleh said Wilson would not need a ramp-up period to play once he’s healthy. “Whether it's this week, next week, the week after, it doesn't matter.

Zach Wilson worked out on the field Monday and it remains possible the New York Jets quarterback could return from a knee injury in time to start the season opener.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — (AP) — Marcus Mariota led Atlanta to scores on two of his three drives in the Falcons' 24-16 loss against mostly New York Jets backups Monday night. He got wide open on Bryce Hall, who's competing with rookie Sauce Gardner for a starting job at cornerback, to put the Falcons at the Jets 9. But Mariota led Atlanta into the end zone on the next possession. He also led the Jets with 33 yards rushing on six carries. The next drive featured five more penalties — four on the Falcons, with one declined — and Atlanta settled for a 30-yard field goal.

Jets Eagles Football New York Jets' Zach Wilson is taken off the field after an injury during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) (Matt Rourke)FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson had arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee and remains on track to return in a few weeks, a person with knowledge told The Associated Press. That timeline means the Jets could still have their starting quarterback for Week 1. While the Jets received good news, they will likely be cautious with the second-year quarterback before getting him back on the field. Joe Flacco could still start the regular-season opener against Baltimore — his former team — on Sept. 11 if Wilson isn't ready.

A person with knowledge told The Associated Press that New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson had arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee and remains on track to return in a few weeks.

Jets Eagles Football New York Jets' Zach Wilson walks on the sidelines after he is taken off the field following an injury during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) (Matt Rourke)FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson will have arthroscopic surgery on his injured right knee Tuesday in Los Angeles. Wilson suffered a bone bruise and torn meniscus during the Jets' second offensive series Friday night in their preseason opener at Philadelphia. The procedure to repair the meniscus, which will be performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache, will determine how long Wilson will be sidelined. It was initially feared that Wilson suffered a serious — and potentially season-ending — when he went down when he tried to juke past the Eagles' Nakobe Dean.

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson will have arthroscopic surgery on his injured right knee Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Jets Eagles Football New York Jets' Zach Wilson is taken off the field after an injury during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) (Matt Rourke)NEW YORK — (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is expected to miss two to four weeks with a bone bruise and meniscus tear in his right knee, according to a person with knowledge of the injury. The person told The Associated Press the timeline for how much time Wilson misses will be determined by the arthroscopic procedure to repair the meniscus. The New York Post first reported Wilson was diagnosed with both a bone bruise and meniscus tear. It was initially feared that Wilson suffered a serious — and potentially season-ending — knee injury during the second series of New York's 24-21 preseason-opening win at Philadelphia on Friday night.

A person with knowledge of the injury says New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is expected to miss two to four weeks with a bone bruise and meniscus tear in his right knee.

Jets Eagles Football New York Jets' Zach Wilson is taken off the field after an injury during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) (Matt Rourke)PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson injured his right knee in the first quarter of Friday night’s 24-21 preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. After the game, Jets coach Robert Saleh said the initial tests on Wilson showed the ACL “is supposed to be intact,” but the team is waiting for the MRI on Saturday. Wilson was shaky in his first series against Philadelphia’s starters, going 1 for 3 for 10 yards with an interception. Wilson’s first pass of the game was a badly thrown out-route intended for rookie first-round pick Garrett Wilson.

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson injured his right knee in the first quarter of Friday night’s 24-21 preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — (AP) — The performance didn't come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class. “That’s the goal: to make a significant jump in year two,” Jaguars first-year coach Doug Pederson said about Lawrence. Only Jones did that last year, leaving questions about the others on whether they will live up to their pre-draft billings. Lawrence struggled at times in 2021, finishing with 12 TD passes and 17 interceptions while going 3-14 as a starter. "Just feeling a lot more confident this year, coming in, knowing what I’m doing, knowing the offense a lot better, knowing the guys a lot better.

The performance didn’t come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class.

NFL: JAN 02 Buccaneers at Jets EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 02: New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios (10) celebrates after he scores a touchdown during the National Football League game between the New York Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 2, 2022 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)The New York Jets are facing an uphill battle after struggling in 2021. Despite that, one receiver on the team is talking about making a playoff run in 2022. That would be fourth-year wideout Braxton Berrios, who said it would be "a failed season" if the Jets don't make the playoffs in 2022. The Jets' offense ranked 28th in points scored and the defense ranked dead last in points allowed last season.

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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has been trending online after a salacious accusation from his ex-girlfriend.

The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on Feb. 10 at NFL Honors in Los Angeles.

Zach Wilson threw a touchdown pass and ran for another and the short-handed New York Jets used a goal-line stand at the end of the game to beat Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-21.

The Miami Dolphins have pushed their winning streak to six games.

Joe Flacco is back with the New York Jets and he envisions himself back under center as their starting quarterback soon even if just for a few games.

Jets-Flacco Returns Football New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco speaks to reporters at the NFL football team's facility in Florham Park, N.J., Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Flacco practiced with the Jets for the first time Friday since being acquired Monday in trade with Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.) (Dennis Waszak Jr.)FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — (AP) — Joe Flacco is back with the New York Jets — and he envisions himself back under center as their starting quarterback soon. If doctors determine Wilson will be able to return after just two games, he'll stay off IR. New York plays at Indianapolis next Thursday night, and Flacco could be up to speed enough on the Jets' offense by then to start if needed.

Jets Patriots Football New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is escorted to the locker room after an apparent injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) (Steven Senne)NEW YORK — (AP) — The New York Jets will try to turn around their season without Zach Wilson for a few games. To help fill in for Wilson, the Jets acquired veteran Joe Flacco from Philadelphia for a conditional sixth-round draft pick, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. NFL Network first reported the trade for Flacco, who started four games for the Jets last season when Sam Darnold was injured. The 35-year-old Johnson was signed during training camp, but he hasn't played in an NFL game since 2018 with Washington.

(AP Photo/Steven Senne) (Steven Senne)NEW YORK — (AP) — The New York Jets will try to turn around their season without Zach Wilson for a few games. The rookie quarterback has a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will be sidelined two to four weeks, coach Robert Saleh confirmed after Wilson had an MRI on Monday. “He can still be very active in his rehab, active in his learning and keep pace with the install of the offense,” Saleh said. The 35-year-old Johnson was signed during training camp, but he hasn't played in an NFL game since 2018 with Washington. And now it appears White's in line to start at least the next couple of games for the Jets while Wilson recovers.

The New York Jets will try to turn around their season without Zach Wilson for a few games.

Jets Patriots Football New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is escorted to the locker room after an apparent injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) (Steven Senne)NEW YORK — (AP) — New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson has a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will be sidelined at least two weeks, an MRI confirmed Monday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the diagnosis. ESPN first reported the MRI results on the injury, which will keep Wilson sidelined for at least the Jets' game next Sunday at home against Cincinnati and their Thursday night game at Indianapolis on Nov. 4. Mike White made his NFL debut while replacing Wilson after the injury. He is likely to fill in while Wilson is sidelined, with veteran Josh Johnson also on the practice squad.

Tom Brady's 600th career touchdown pass in the regular season is among four for the seven-time champ as the defending Super Bowl champion Buccaneers beat the Chicago Bears 38-3. Brady's 600th career touchdown pass in the regular season is among four in the first half as the Buccaneers lead 35-3. The third touchdown pass of the day from Aaron Rodgers has given Green Bay a 21-7 lead early in the third quarter against Washington. Washington’s Taylor Heinicke, who grew up a fan of Brett Favre, opened with a 40-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin. Tom Brady is trying to lead Tampa Bay to the first 6-1 start in franchise history.

Stafford reached his milestone with a 2-yard pass to Cooper Kupp in the second quarter against Stafford's former team, the Detroit Lions. Brady's 600th career touchdown pass in the regular season is among four in the first half as the Buccaneers lead 35-3. Matthew Stafford led a long drive in his first chance against his former team, but the Rams settled for a field goal. The rookie Chase had the second 200-yard game in the NFL this season with 201 yards and a TD. Washington’s Taylor Heinicke, who grew up a fan of Brett Favre, opened with a 40-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin.

Brady's 600th career touchdown pass in the regular season is among four in the first half as the Buccaneers lead 35-3. The first was the 600th for the 44-year-old Brady and gave the Bucs a 21-0 lead in the final seconds of the first quarter. — Greg Beacham reporting from Los Angeles___5:25 p.m.Tom Brady has become the first to throw 600 touchdown passes in the regular season. The third touchdown pass of the day from Aaron Rodgers has given Green Bay a 21-7 lead early in the third quarter against Washington. Washington’s Taylor Heinicke, who grew up a fan of Brett Favre, opened with a 40-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin.

Or as Mahomes says, sometimes a guy just wants to lay there after getting hit hard, especially on fourth down. The rookie Chase had the second 200-yard game in the NFL this season with 201 yards and a TD. Aaron Rodgers has thrown for three touchdowns to help Green Bay win its sixth consecutive game since losing the opener. The third touchdown pass of the day from Aaron Rodgers has given Green Bay a 21-7 lead early in the third quarter against Washington. Washington’s Taylor Heinicke, who grew up a fan of Brett Favre, opened with a 40-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin.

The former Philadelphia tight end had a spectacular first catch from Kyler Murray with the undefeated Cardinals against Houston. Aaron Rodgers has thrown for three touchdowns to help Green Bay win its sixth consecutive game since losing the opener. Darnold was 16 of 25 for 111 yards with an interception in a 25-3 loss to the New York Giants. The third touchdown pass of the day from Aaron Rodgers has given Green Bay a 21-7 lead early in the third quarter against Washington. Washington’s Taylor Heinicke, who grew up a fan of Brett Favre, opened with a 40-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin.

APTOPIX Jets Patriots Football New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (25) beats New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. Jones finished 24 of 36 for 307 yards, and Harris rushed 14 times for 106 yards to lead a Patriots offense that gained a season-high 551 yards. The 54 points are the most allowed by the Jets since losing 55-21 at New England on Oct. 29, 1978. Jones threw a pass behind the line of scrimmage to receiver Kendrick Bourne, who faked the run before stopping and tossing a 25-yard touchdown pass over the top to a wide-open Nelson Agholor. It was the first career NFL pass for Bourne.

Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes, Damien Harris and J.

(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (Seth Wenig)The latest from Week 7 of the NFL (all times EDT):___4:05 p.m.Sam Darnold has fallen flat in the Carolina quarterback's return to his old home stadium in the Meadowlands. Darnold was 16 of 25 for 111 yards with an interception in a 25-3 loss to the New York Giants. In the third quarter, Washington didn't get any points on two drives inside the Green Bay 5. The third touchdown pass of the day from Aaron Rodgers has given Green Bay a 21-7 lead early in the third quarter against Washington. Washington’s Taylor Heinicke, who grew up a fan of Brett Favre, opened with a 40-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin.

(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (Seth Wenig)The latest from Week 7 of the NFL (all times EDT):___4:05 p.m.Sam Darnold has fallen flat in the Carolina quarterback's return to his old home stadium in the Meadowlands. Darnold was 16 of 25 for 111 yards with an interception in a 25-3 loss to the New York Giants. In the third quarter, Washington didn't get any points on two drives inside the Green Bay 5. The third touchdown pass of the day from Aaron Rodgers has given Green Bay a 21-7 lead early in the third quarter against Washington. Washington’s Taylor Heinicke, who grew up a fan of Brett Favre, opened with a 40-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin.

The Green Bay Packers are finally getting some stops when the opponent gets inside their 20-yard line. In the third quarter, Washington didn't get any points on two drives inside the Green Bay 5. Green Bay preserved its 21-7 advantage after Washington’s Taylor Heinicke couldn’t connect with Ricky Seals-Jones on fourth-and-2 from the 3. — Steve Megargee reporting from Green Bay, Wisconsin___3:20 p.m.Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase are carving up the Baltimore defense. The third touchdown pass of the day from Aaron Rodgers has given Green Bay a 21-7 lead early in the third quarter against Washington.

(AP Photo/Gail Burton) (Gail Burton)The latest from Week 7 of the NFL (all times EDT):___3:20 p.m.Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase are carving up the Baltimore defense. Chase scored on an 82-yard catch-and-run in the third quarter to put the Bengals up 27-17 in this AFC North showdown. The third touchdown pass of the day from Aaron Rodgers has given Green Bay a 21-7 lead early in the third quarter against Washington. Washington’s Taylor Heinicke, who grew up a fan of Brett Favre, opened with a 40-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin. The AFC North lead is in play with Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals visiting Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in one of the Week 7 headliners.

(AP Photo/Steven Senne) (Steven Senne)The latest from Week 7 of the NFL (all times EDT):___2:55 p.m.New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson has been ruled out against New England with a knee injury. Wilson took a hit from Patriots linebacker Matt Judon early in the second quarter and was down several minutes on the field. The third touchdown pass of the day from Aaron Rodgers has given Green Bay a 21-7 lead early in the third quarter against Washington. Washington’s Taylor Heinicke, who grew up a fan of Brett Favre, opened with a 40-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin. — Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville, Tennessee___2 p.m.New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson has left the game against New England early in the second quarter with a knee injury.

The third touchdown pass of the day from Aaron Rodgers has given Green Bay a 21-7 lead early in the third quarter against Washington. Washington’s Taylor Heinicke, who grew up a fan of Brett Favre, opened with a 40-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin. New Washington kicker had his first career field-goal attempt blocked when the score was tied at 7-7. Some non-quarterbacks are getting into the act with touchdown passes early in Week 7. The Tennessee Titans are rolling early on offense against Kansas City after struggling to score in the first quarter this season coming in.

The third touchdown pass of the day from Aaron Rodgers has given Green Bay a 21-7 lead early in the third quarter against Washington. Washington’s Taylor Heinicke, who grew up a fan of Brett Favre, opened with a 40-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin. New Washington kicker had his first career field-goal attempt blocked when the score was tied at 7-7. Some non-quarterbacks are getting into the act with touchdown passes early in Week 7. The Tennessee Titans are rolling early on offense against Kansas City after struggling to score in the first quarter this season coming in.

The Tennessee Titans are streamrolling Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Ryan Tannehill is 14 of 16 for 195 yards, NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry has a touchdown pass and the Titans are up 24-0 on the two-time defending AFC champs late in the second quarter. Tennessee was already up 17-0 when Mahomes was intercepted for the sixth consecutive game, the longest streak of his career. The Tennessee Titans are rolling early on offense against Kansas City after struggling to score in the first quarter this season coming in. Henry threw a 5-yard pass to tight end MyCole Pruitt for the touchdown and a 7-0 lead.

Tampa Bay is 6-1 for the first time in franchise history, and Las Vegas is 2-0 without Jon Gruden.

Jets Falcons Football Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) celebrates making an interception during the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. The Falcons (2-3) built a 20-3 halftime lead and eventually grounded out the victory despite allowing the Jets to stick around by losing two fumbles. But Zach Wilson and the Jets had trouble moving the ball, which has been the story of the season for the rookie quarterback. Matt Ammendola's 49-yard field goal made it 27-20, but the Jets' onside kick was recovered by Falcons receiver Olamide Zaccheaus — sealing Atlanta's victory. PITTS PARTYAfter Patterson’s 17-yard reception to the Jets 2 in the first quarter, the Falcons got a mismatch with defensive end John Franklin-Myers covering Pitts on first-and-goal.

Matt Ryan threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns including the first NFL score for Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Falcons held on and closed out the New York Jets in a 27-20 victory in the NFL’s return to London.

Jets Falcons Football New York Jets players warm-up before an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton) (Ian Walton)The Latest on Week 5 in the NFL (all times local):___2:15 p.m. The NFL has returned to London after a one-year hiatus. The Atlanta Falcons face the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a matchup of 1-3 teams. Jets QB Zach Wilson wants to change that by building on his success in New York's 27-24 overtime win against the Tennessee Titans last week.

The Bills and Chiefs are returning to the field and their Sunday night game at Arrowhead Stadium is scheduled to resume at 10:15 p.m. local time after a delay of more than an hour due to lightning and heavy rain.

On second-and-5 from the Jets 26, Anthony Firkser couldn't hold onto a pass from Tannehill and then the Titans took a delay of game penalty. Coach Robert Saleh got his first win as a head coach, getting a Gatorade shower on the sideline from Ryan Griffin. The Jets tried to run out the clock late in regulation, but had to punt and gave the Titans one more chance with 2:09 left. ON TOPThe Jets took their first lead of the season — 10-9 with 19 seconds left in the third quarter — on Ammendola’s 27-yarder. Jets: Travel to London to take on the “home” Atlanta Falcons at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next Sunday morning.

Matt Ammendola kicked a 22-yard field goal in overtime, and then Randy Bullock was wide left on a potential tying 49-yarder with 15 seconds left to give the New York Jets their first victory, 27-24 over the Tennessee Titans.

With the struggles we’ve seen with Zach Wilson in New York it’s safe to ask if he’s ready to start as a QB in the NFL. Former NFL QB Alex Smith reveals the dangers in playing to early on a rebuilding team and how that can have long-term effects on a QB’s game.

Mac Jones was smart and efficient, Damien Harris and James White had touchdown runs and the New England Patriots took advantage of a nightmarish outing by Zach Wilson in a 25-6 victory over the New York Jets.

Rookie wide receivers is a winner. Aaron Rodgers is a loser. Fans of the Washington Football Team are in need of a bath.

Browns Chiefs Football Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Patrick Mahomes threw for 337 and three touchdowns and ran for another touchdown as the Chiefs rallied for a 33-29 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Travis Kelce caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes with 7:04 left to complete the comeback and set the final margin. It gave Carolina a 9-0 lead in the second quarter against his former team, the New York Jets. The 2-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Tee Higgins was set up by a pass interference penalty on Minnesota.

Barkley was hurt against Chicago in the second game of last season. 2 pick in the NFL draft, has thrown his first career touchdown pass -- a 22-yard strike to Corey Davis. ___2:35 p.m.Sam Darnold has thrown his first touchdown pass for the Panthers, a 57-yard strike down the middle of the field to Robby Anderson. The 2-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Tee Higgins was set up by a pass interference penalty on Minnesota. — Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville, Tennessee___1:45 p.m.Maia Chaka is making history today, becoming the first black woman to officiate an NFL game.

Barkley was hurt against Chicago in the second game of last season. ___2:35 p.m.Sam Darnold has thrown his first touchdown pass for the Panthers, a 57-yard strike down the middle of the field to Robby Anderson. It gave Carolina a 9-0 lead in the second quarter against his former team, the New York Jets. The 2-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Tee Higgins was set up by a pass interference penalty on Minnesota. — Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville, Tennessee___1:45 p.m.Maia Chaka is making history today, becoming the first black woman to officiate an NFL game.

2 pick in the NFL draft, has thrown his first career touchdown pass -- a 22-yard strike to Corey Davis. ___2:35 p.m.Sam Darnold has thrown his first touchdown pass for the Panthers, a 57-yard strike down the middle of the field to Robby Anderson. It gave Carolina a 9-0 lead in the second quarter against his former team, the New York Jets. The 2-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Tee Higgins was set up by a pass interference penalty on Minnesota. — Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville, Tennessee___1:45 p.m.Maia Chaka is making history today, becoming the first black woman to officiate an NFL game.

2 pick in the NFL draft, has thrown his first career touchdown pass -- a 22-yard strike to Corey Davis. ___2:35 p.m.Sam Darnold has thrown his first touchdown pass for the Panthers, a 57-yard strike down the middle of the field to Robby Anderson. It gave Carolina a 9-0 lead in the second quarter against his former team, the New York Jets. The 2-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Tee Higgins was set up by a pass interference penalty on Minnesota. — Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville, Tennessee___1:45 p.m.Maia Chaka is making history today, becoming the first black woman to officiate an NFL game.

Barkley was hurt against Chicago in the second game of last season. ___2:35 p.m.Sam Darnold has thrown his first touchdown pass for the Panthers, a 57-yard strike down the middle of the field to Robby Anderson. It gave Carolina a 9-0 lead in the second quarter against his former team, the New York Jets. The 2-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Tee Higgins was set up by a pass interference penalty on Minnesota. — Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville, Tennessee___1:45 p.m.Maia Chaka is making history today, becoming the first black woman to officiate an NFL game.

Barkley was hurt against Chicago in the second game of last season. 2 pick in the NFL draft, has thrown his first career touchdown pass -- a 22-yard strike to Corey Davis. It gave Carolina a 9-0 lead in the second quarter against his former team, the New York Jets. The 2-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Tee Higgins was set up by a pass interference penalty on Minnesota. — Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville, Tennessee___1:45 p.m.Maia Chaka is making history today, becoming the first black woman to officiate an NFL game.

Barkley was hurt against Chicago in the second game of last season. It gave Carolina a 9-0 lead in the second quarter against his former team, the New York Jets. The 2-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Tee Higgins was set up by a pass interference penalty on Minnesota. — Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville, Tennessee___1:45 p.m.Maia Chaka is making history today, becoming the first black woman to officiate an NFL game. The first full Sunday of the NFL season is about to begin with seven new head coaches making debuts with their respective teams.

The Pittsburgh Steelers retooled offense is off to a very pedestrian start in trailing the Bills 10-0 after one half. ___2:35 p.m.Sam Darnold has thrown his first touchdown pass for the Panthers, a 57-yard strike down the middle of the field to Robby Anderson. The 2-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Tee Higgins was set up by a pass interference penalty on Minnesota. — Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville, Tennessee___1:45 p.m.Maia Chaka is making history today, becoming the first black woman to officiate an NFL game. The first full Sunday of the NFL season is about to begin with seven new head coaches making debuts with their respective teams.

It gave Carolina a 9-0 lead in the second quarter against his former team, the New York Jets. The 2-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Tee Higgins was set up by a pass interference penalty on Minnesota. Rookie running back Elijah Mitchell, a sixth-round pick, had a 38-yard, tiebreaking touchdown in the second quarter to put the Niners ahead 14-7. — Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville, Tennessee___1:45 p.m.Maia Chaka is making history today, becoming the first black woman to officiate an NFL game. The first full Sunday of the NFL season is about to begin with seven new head coaches making debuts with their respective teams.

Oregon and Iowa are the big movers in The Associated Press college football poll after road wins over top-10 opponents.

The 2-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to Tee Higgins was set up by a pass interference penalty on Minnesota. The Tennessee Titans’ vaunted offense is stumbling to start the season. — Teresa M. Walker reporting from Nashville, Tennessee___1:45 p.m.Maia Chaka is making history today, becoming the first black woman to officiate an NFL game. The Tennessee Titans honored Staff Sgt. The first full Sunday of the NFL season is about to begin with seven new head coaches making debuts with their respective teams.

The Kansas City Chiefs started slowly on Sunday but did more of what they’ve done quite a bit over the past few years — win.

New York Jets defensive end Vinny Curry has a rare blood disorder that required his spleen to be removed.

Zach Wilson directed three scoring drives and threw his first two touchdown passes of the preseason in the New York Jets’ 23-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

New York Jets defensive lineman Carl Lawson is lost for the season after rupturing an Achilles tendon during a joint practice Thursday with the Green Bay Packers.

Justin Fields outshined his fellow first-round quarterbacks in their preseason openers.

New York Jets offensive lineman Cameron Clark has a bruised spinal cord and is expected to make a full recovery after he was hospitalized with a neck injury.

After missing the first two practices of training camp, rookie quarterback Zach Wilson arrived at the Jets' facility and inked his fully guaranteed four-year, $35.15 million rookie contract.

Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson appeared on the field at their teams’ first training camp practices.

Robert Saleh and the New York Jets were focused on football again after spending the last several days mourning the loss of their friend, colleague and mentor.

New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp was in a “horrific” bicycle accident over the weekend and is in critical condition.

The New York Jets have been on a mostly fruitless search for the next Joe Namath since he last played for the team in 1976.

Woody Johnson is happy to be back.

Jamison Crowder was a bit surprised when the New York Jets approached him during the offseason about taking a pay cut.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson couldn’t help but notice a difference in Sam Darnold’s persona when he walked into Bank of America Stadium for the team’s mandatory three-day minicamp.

Zach Wilson is the new face of the New York Jets and the latest quarterback tasked with lifting the team back to respectability.

History dictates that it’s likely at least a couple of the five first-round quarterbacks won’t fulfill the hopes of the teams that drafted them.

Following the highest-scoring season in league history, the NFL draft proved its clubs are more committed than ever to keep lighting up the scoreboard.

Quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence of Clemson and Zac Wilson of BYU were the first two players off the board, as expected, in the NFL Draft.

The New York Jets selected BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft.

Thirteen prospects will attend next week’s NFL draft in person.

The New York Jets have traded quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers.

(AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Jones and Smith are the eighth set of teammates to be finalists together since the tradition started in 1982. Smith is trying to become the first wide receiver to win the Heisman since Michigan's Desmond Howard in 1991. Jones or Smith would become Alabama's third Heisman winner, but first that is not a running back. Iowa State running back Breece Hall was sixth, followed by Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts.

13 BYU routed UCF 49-23 in the Boca Raton Bowl on Tuesday night. Wilson, considered a top NFL prospect, completed 26 of 34 in what likely was his final college game. BYU dominated the first half, outgaining UCF 434 yards to 227 despite running 11 fewer plays. After UCF scored early in the second quarter, Wilson threw two more TD passes. UCF: The Knights came in averaging 373 passing yards per game, second in the nation, but managed 217 yards against BYU.

(AP Photo/George Frey, Pool)Preparing for the Boca Raton Bowl proved a bit of a slippery slope for the Central Florida Knights. All part of Heupel’s plan to bring a dose of fun to the bowl game with some of the customary pageantry halted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “A really good football team,” Heupel said. “Kind of reminds me of why you don’t play football in Provo in December,” Sitake joked. They're 0-3 in Florida bowl games, including losses in the 1976 Tangerine Bowl, 1985 Florida Citrus Bowl and 2014 Miami Beach Bowl.

The Cougars defense, which had allowed less than 90 yards rushing a game coming in, was pounded by Coastal Carolina for 281 yards. But Coastal Carolina linebackers Gunter and Teddy Gallagher kept blocking and hitting Wilson after the interception. Coastal Carolina: The Chanticleers pulled off the latest milestone in a season full of them. POLL IMPLICATIONSCount on Coastal Carolina moving up if there's any room in the rankings. Coastal Carolina travels to Troy next Saturday to make up a game postponed in November.

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. 3 Ohio State is playing as much as who will be play playing for the Buckeyes this weekend. Ohio State seems to be on track to play at Michigan State on Saturday after a spike in COVID-19 cases in the program forced a cancellation of last week's road trip to Illinois. If Ohio State has one more game canceled it would be unable to meet the Big Ten's minimum game played to be eligible for the conference title game. UNDER THE RADARNebraska at PurdueNeither team is in the Big West race, but the interesting thing is the Boilermakers (2-3) have won two straight against the Cornhuskers (1-4).

BYU wide receiver Neil Pau'u (2) waits for a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Boise State on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. 21 Boise State 51-17 on Friday night. Boise State (2-1) suffered its worst loss since a 64-19 rout by rival Idaho in 1996, the Broncos first year as an FBS program. Wilson, who originally committed to Boise State before signing with BYU, completed 21-of-27 passes and threw TDs of 5 and 20 yards. But BYU took control after Boise State quarterback Jack Sears left with what appeared to be a concussion in the first quarter and never returned.

2 Alabama heading into a huge ACC matchup at fourth-ranked Notre Dame this week. The rest of the top five remained the same, with Ohio State at No. 1 on their ballots had Clemson third behind Ohio State. Penn State had the fourth-longest active streak behind Alabama (205), Ohio State (138) and Clemson (94). 4 Notre Dame: Another “biggest game of the year” — until the next one.

(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)HOUSTON – Down by double-digits late in the third quarter, BYU did not panic. 14 BYU rallied for a 43-26 win over Houston on Friday night. Wilson gave BYU the lead back with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Masen Wake with 10:35 left to make it 29-26 following a 2-point conversion pass from Wilson to Tyler Allgeier. Wilson threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Milne with three minutes remaining before Allgeier iced it with a 14-yard touchdown run with 1:40 left. Clayton Tune finished 21 of 31 for 310 yards and two touchdowns to lead Houston (1-1).

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) hands off to running back Najee Harris (22) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)