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AP Pro Football WriterThe big screen: Vikings make use of old-fashioned pass playBy DAVE CAMPBELLEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings made all kinds of changes to their offense this season, from new linemen to new blocking strategies to a new backup quarterback.One of the biggest goals was...

AP Pro Football WriterSuspension on hold again, Cowboys' Elliott returns to teamBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Ezekiel Elliott was back with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, his six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations on hold again after the star running back served a day of it waiting for...

AP Sports WriterBills starter Tyrod Taylor acknowledges he can play betterBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor says he doesn't need his detractors to realize his share of shortcomings this season.Taylor refers to the team's 3-2 record to acknowledge it's time for the...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL players, owners hold 'constructive' talks on issuesBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) NFL players and owners met Tuesday to discuss social issues, a session Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross called ''constructive'' and Colts defensive back Darius Butler termed ''positive.''A group of 11 owners and more...

Mike Tomlin not worried about WR Bryant being a distractionPITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Tomlin isn't worried about Martavis Bryant's state of mind. Last the Pittsburgh Steelers coach checked, his mercurial wide receiver was too busy catching two passes and helping out in the run game during a potentially season-turning...

Falcons re-sign RB Brian Hill to practice squad, add 2 moreFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed rookie running back Brian Hill to their practice squad.Atlanta also signed defensive lineman Joey Ivie and quarterback Garrett Grayson to the practice squad.Grayson, a third-round draft pick by New...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL players, owners hold 'constructive' talks on issuesBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) NFL players and owners met Tuesday to discuss social issues, a session Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross called ''constructive'' and Colts defensive back Darius Butler termed ''positive.''A group of 11 owners and more...

Associated PressJudge set to rule on another bid to stop Elliott suspensionBy LARRY NEUMEISTER and SCHUYLER DIXONNEW YORK (AP) A federal judge said he will rule Tuesday on an emergency request from attorneys for Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott to stop the running back's six-game suspension over domestic...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL players, owners hold 'constructive' talks on issuesBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) NFL players and owners met Tuesday to discuss social issues, a session Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross called ''constructive.''A group of 11 owners and more than a dozen players met at the league's...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Adrian Peterson's value never higher than nowBy CHRIS MEANEYAdrian Peterson's fantasy value will never be higher than it is right now after his Arizona Cardinals debut.There's a good possibility that fantasy players who have him didn't put him in their Week 6 lineups to earn...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL players, owners hold 'constructive' talks on issuesBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) NFL players and owners met Tuesday to discuss social issues, a session Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross called ''constructive.''A group of 11 owners and more than a dozen players met at the league's...

AP Sports WriterChiefs aim to run AFC West win streak to 13 in OaklandBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have played nearly a season's worth of games against the AFC West without a loss, dominating one of the toughest divisions in the NFL with...