Football (NFL)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan grew up around the NFL following his father from stop to stop on the coaching carousel before getting on it himself so he knows full well how rare it is to have a long stay at one spot.

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — In trying to respond to last season's 6-11 record, the Raiders' front office made some notable changes.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — A well-rested, healthy and vigorous Alvin Kamara was back on the Saints' practice field Wednesday, looking “explosive” in the words of coach Dennis Allen.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Important as Von Miller is to the Bills, Jordan Phillips disputes the notion of Buffalo’s defensive front being unable to cope without its top pass-rushing threat.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — For a Baltimore team already dealing with quite a few injuries, this was a step in the right direction.

Kudos if you started De’Von Achane (49.3 half-PPR points) last week. There aren’t many of you, but for the handful that did, he single-handedly won you your week. The same goes for Raheem Mostert (41.7 points).

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Mike McDaniel has noticed the change in Tua Tagovailoa: His jovial nature on the Miami Dolphins' sideline during games. His air of determination in practices and even walkthroughs.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh still believes in Zach Wilson. The embattled starting quarterback's teammates insist they do, too.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The winless Minnesota Vikings have had trouble hanging onto the ball, with an NFL -high nine turnovers and a handful of costly drops. If the trend continues, certain players might well lose their grip on spots in the lineup, too.