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The Latest: Vikings' Dalvin Cook dominating PackersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 8 in the NFL (all times EST):---3:05 p.m.The Minnesota Vikings have only had the ball four times in three quarters. All four of their drives have ended with touchdowns by Dalvin Cook.Cook caught a screen pass...

Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussionBy The Associated PressDenver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers.The Broncos were without top wide receiver Tim Patrick (hamstring) on Sunday, replacing him with DaeSean Hamilton in the starting lineup. Austin...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos D-coordinator Ed Donatell under COVID-19 protocolsBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) The Denver Broncos say defensive coordinator Ed Donatell won't be at the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday because of COVID-19 protocols.That leaves head coach Vic Fangio without his top assistant on the...

AP Pro Football Writer2 Broncos cleared for Chargers game after COVID-19 isolationBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Two Broncos offensive linemen were cleared to play against the Chargers this weekend after 24-hour isolations as a precaution following guard Graham Glasgow 's novel coronavirus infection.Guard Austin Sclottmann and starting right...

Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore ruled out for game against BillsFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Cornerback Stephon Gilmore will miss his first regular-season game in three seasons when the New England Patriots visit AFC East-leading Buffalo on Sunday.Gilmore, who has been dealing with a knee injury, was downgraded to out Saturday,...

AP Sports WriterGiants facing two tough foes, Brady and Buccaneers defenseBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) While four-time Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady has gotten the majority of the headlines, the play of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defense might be an even bigger reason the team is leading...

Cowboys QB Dalton out vs Eagles, rookie set for 1st startFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys declared quarterback Andy Dalton out Saturday for their game in Philadelphia because of a concussion, clearing the way for rookie Ben DiNucci's first start.DiNucci will appear in prime time Sunday night against...

Chargers activate Trey Pipkins from COVID-19/reserve listCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers activated offensive tackle Trey Pipkins from the COVID-19/reserve list Saturday.The second-year lineman, who has started the last three games at right tackle, was placed on the list Friday after the team cancelled practice...

49ers activate RB Coleman, CB Williams from IRSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have activated running back Tevin Coleman and cornerback K'Waun Williams from the injured reserve list.The Niners also placed running back Jeff Wilson Jr. on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain and activated...

AP Pro Football WriterBrowns, Bills, Bears pile up wins despite being outscoredBy JOSH DUBOWCleveland, Buffalo and Chicago have piled up wins early this season, even if they haven't come in dominating fashion.Those three teams are all 5-2 after seven games despite being outscored by the opposition. The Browns have...

Newly acquired DE Griffen can't join Lions until next weekALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia says newly acquired defensive end Everson Griffen will not be available to practice or play until next week due to NFL's COVID-19 protocols.The Lions acquired Griffen from the Dallas Cowboys...

AP Sports WriterBrowns star, league sack leader Garrett not practicingBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, the NFL's sacks leader, is not practicing Wednesday because of an ankle injury.Coach Kevin Stefanski gave few details about Garrett's condition, but said the team is being cautious as it...