David Richard, The Associated PressCleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon, bottom, cannot hold onto the ball under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Joe Haden, top, during the second half, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland.
Patrick Semansky, The Associated PressBaltimore Ravens wide receiver Janarion Grant (84) is stopped by Buffalo Bills running back Patrick DiMarco (42), linebacker Ramon Humber (50) and cornerback Lafayette Pitts (30) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 in Baltimore.
Wilfredo Lee, The Associated PressMiami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki celebrates a run against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Brett Carlsen, Getty ImagesJulio Jones, left, of the Atlanta Falcons is unable to make a reception as he is defended by Jalen Mills of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 6, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Ron Schwane, The Associated PressCleveland Browns defensive back Damarious Randall, bottom, tackles Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James, top, during the first half, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesRunning back Chris Thompson, left, of the Washington Redskins carries the football as linebacker Deone Bucannon, right, of the Arizona Cardinals attempts a tackle on Sept. 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona.
Steven Senne, The Associated PressNew England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan, left, and Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson, right, reach for a pass intended for Hogan, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. The pass was incomplete.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesWide receiver Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals runs onto the field during introductions to the NFL game against the Washington Redskins at State Farm Stadium on Sept. 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona.
Brynn Anderson, The Associated PressTennessee Titans cornerback LeShaun Sims, left, grabs the helmet of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola, right, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
David Richard, The Associated PressA Cleveland Browns fan holds up a sign during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland.
Angela Weiss, AFP/Getty ImagesA Nike Ad featuring American football quarterback Colin Kaepernick, football player turned activist against police violence, is on display Sept. 8, 2018 in New York City.
Wilfredo Lee, The Associated PressMiami Dolphins wide receivers Kenny Stills, left, and Albert Wilson, right, kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Jack Dempsey, The Associated PressDenver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, center, celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates wide receiver Tim Patrick, left, and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, right, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Denver.
Ross D. Franklin, The Associated PressWashington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith, left, is hit by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Antoine Bethea, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) cannot hold onto the ball as Cleveland Browns defensive back Terrance Mitchell (39) defends during overtime in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Jack Dempsey, The Associated PressDenver Broncos fans look on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Denver.
David Zalubowski, The Associated PressSeattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson, top, gets over Denver Broncos defensive back Bradley Roby during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Denver.
Mike McCarn, The Associated PressCarolina Panthers' Cam Newton reacts at he is introduced before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.
Ron Schwane, The Associated PressPittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt celebrates after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland.
David Richard, The Associated PressCleveland Browns tight end David Njoku, left, reaches but cannot catch a pass under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers long snapper Kameron Canaday, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland.
Jason E. Miczek, The Associated PressDallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott (4) reacts after making a 2-point conversion against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018.
Nick Wass, The Associated PressBuffalo Bills defensive back Phillip Gaines, left, breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Michael Crabtree, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Baltimore.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesRunning back David Johnson, right, of the Arizona Cardinals rushes the football past defensive back Montae Nicholson #35 and cornerback Fabian Moreau #31 of the Washington Redskins on Sept. 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Redskins defeated the Cardinals 24-6.
John Autey, Pioneer Press via APMinnesota tight end David Morgan, left, pulls down a quarterback Kirk Cousins pass for a first down in front of San Francisco defensive end DeForest Buckner at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. The Vikings beat the 49ers, 24-16.
Morry Gash, The Associated PressGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is hurt after being sacked by the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis.
Matt Rourke, The Associated PressAn Atlanta Falcons' fan poses before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in Philadelphia.
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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon, bottom, cannot hold onto the ball under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Joe Haden, top, during the second half, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Cleveland.
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