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Vikings rule out Dantzler, Hill against LionsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have ruled out cornerbacks Cameron Dantzler and Holton Hill for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.Hill (foot) has missed the past three games. Dantzler is listed with a concussion. He was taken to a hospital for evaluation...

Buffalo Bills place starting linebacker Matt Milano on IRORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills starting linebacker Matt Milano will miss at least three weeks after being placed on injured reserve due to a partially torn pectoral muscle.Saturday's move was made a day before the AFC East-leading Bills (6-2)...

Steelers add newly acquired LB Williamson, cut WisniewskiPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers added newly acquired linebacker Avery Williamson to their 53-man roster on Saturday while releasing veteran offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski.Pittsburgh got Williamson in a trade with the New York Jets on Monday, a move designed to provide...

AP Pro Football WriterSkidding Patriots, 0-8 Jets try to turn things around on MNFBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Well, this is unusual.The skidding New England Patriots and winless New York Jets square off Monday night in a once-spicy matchup of AFC East rivals dealing with big-time...

Healthy WR Golden Tate won't play for Giants at WashingtonWASHINGTON (AP) New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate won't play Sunday at Washington in the aftermath of seemingly calling out quarterback Daniel Jones and the coaching staff.Tate did not travel Saturday with the Giants for the game. The...

AP Pro Football WriterJets QB Darnold doubtful vs. Pats, Flacco expected to startBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is doubtful to play Monday because of an injured shoulder, with Joe Flacco expected to start in his place against the New England Patriots.Coach...

AP Sports WriterTake 2: Washington gets quick second chance against GiantsBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) Ron Rivera didn't second-guess going for 2 in the final minute and Washington losing to the New York Giants as a result.Now, his team gets a quick second chance against the Giants on...

AP Pro Football WriterTua vs Kyler as rising Dolphins visit revitalized CardinalsBy BARRY WILNERWhen the Dolphins leave the oceanfront and head to the desert to play the Cardinals on Sunday, it will be about more than Tua vs. Kyler.It's about two rising teams, perhaps earlier than anyone truly thought...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Darnold says shoulder 'all right,' unsure on playingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Sam Darnold isn't sure yet if his sore shoulder will allow him to play Monday night.The New York Jets quarterback practiced Friday for the first time this week after taking a...

Titans will be without 3-time Pro Bowl punter Brett KernNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans will be without their three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern and wide receiver Adam Humphries on Sunday against the Chicago Bears.The Titans declared Kern out Friday after he hurt his right wrist late...

AP Sports WriterBradley shoulders blame for Chargers' defensive lapsesBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) One or two blown leads during a season can be torture for a coaching staff.When it happens four times, very little is pleasant around a team.Such is life this week for Gus Bradley.The Chargers...

AP Pro Football WriterFangio not a fan of Broncos griping about boo-birdsBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Vic Fangio is a proponent of paying customers having the right to voice their displeasure with poor play, so he's not a fan of his players crying foul over the home crowds...