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AP Pro Football WriterNFL moving quickly to reverse halt on Elliott's 6-game banBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) The NFL moved quickly Monday in hopes of reversing a federal judge's decision that has blocked the league's six-game suspension of star Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott over a domestic violence...

AP Sports WriterMany issues blend into Bengals' staggering home lossBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) A season honoring some of the Bengals' greatest players has started with one of the worst losses they've ever experienced. And there's no quick fix to the biggest problems.The Bengals honored some of the best...

AP Sports WriterRough start all around for Bowles, JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) There was plenty of blame to go around for the New York Jets' season-opening loss in Buffalo.The inefficient offense, the shaky play of quarterback Josh McCown and the inability of the defense to slow...

Saints long snapper Zach Wood makes NFL debut vs. VikingsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Zach Wood will be the new long snapper for New Orleans, the sixth player the Saints have had at the position since the offseason began.Wood was signed by the Saints in time to make his NFL debut...

AP Pro Football WriterBradford, Vikings cruise past Saints 29-19 in openerBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Sam Bradford started his second season with Minnesota in style, passing for 346 yards and three touchdowns to help the Vikings beat New Orleans 29-19 on Monday night and spoil Adrian Peterson's first game...

AP Sports WriterRavens stellar defense ready to 'chase perfection'By DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens knew their defense was going to better this year, and their season-opening shutout of Cincinnati seemed to bear out that assessment.After forcing five turnovers and getting five sacks in a 20-0...

AP Sports WriterPeterson's return marked with boos, not yardsBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) A whole lot of boos, and not many yards for Adrian Peterson in his return to Minnesota.Peterson rushed for 18 yards on just six carries in his first game with the New Orleans Saints, turning an...

AP Sports WriterO'Brien says he hasn't picked starting QB for ThursdayBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Texans quarterback situation remains unsettled with just three days remaining until they face the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.Coach Bill O'Brien benched Tom Savage for rookie Deshaun Watson at halftime of Houston's 29-7...

AP Sports WriterMcVay excited for Rams' future after stunning romp in openerBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Rams owner Stan Kroenke presented the game ball to Sean McVay during the postgame celebration of Los Angeles' season-opening blowout win over Indianapolis.The 31-year-old coach knows exactly where he plans to...

AP Sports WriterJaguars staying another night in Houston because of IrmaBy MARK LONGThe Jacksonville Jaguars have been in Houston so long now that they have a local gym.The Jaguars were forced Monday to stay another night in Houston because of Hurricane Irma, creating a stressful situation for players, coaches...

DENVER (AP) The Denver Broncos deactivated wide receiver Jordan Taylor, guard Billy Turner and cornerback Lorenzo Doss in addition to their four injured players for their game against the San Diego Chargers. Also out for Denver are: quarterback Paxton Lynch (shoulder), running back Devontae Booker (wrist) and defensive ends Zach...

The Latest: Cardinals RB David Johnson injuredBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's opening Sunday (all times Eastern):3:40 p.m.Arizona running back David Johnson is questionable to return because of a wrist injury against the Lions.Johnson was shaken up after making a catch deep in Detroit territory in the...