• Judge blocks suspensions of Vikings' Williamses 12/3/2008, 8:39 p.m. EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the NFL's suspension of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy, but the players' status for Sunday's game at Detroit remained uncertain.

• Browns' Quinn has successful surgery 12/3/2008, 8:12 p.m. EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns quarterback Brady Quinn had two pins surgically inserted into his broken right index finger on Wednesday and said he hopes to begin throwing once they are removed next month.

• Cowboys loading up on rest before facing Steelers 12/3/2008, 7:18 p.m. EST
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Going into a tough final month that will determine whether the preseason NFC favorite Dallas Cowboys even make the playoffs, coach Wade Phillips unveiled a new strategy Wednesday: rest.

• Jauron accepts criticism during Bills meltdown 12/3/2008, 6:59 p.m. EST
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Dick Jauron isn't showing any signs of flinching for someone who suddenly finds himself on the hot seat.

• Despite investigation, Pierce prepares for Eagles 12/3/2008, 6:53 p.m. EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Watching Antonio Pierce in the New York Giants linebacker meeting on Wednesday morning, fellow linebacker Danny Clark didn't sense anything was wrong.

• Welker not upset with hard hit by Steelers safety 12/3/2008, 6:37 p.m. EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker doesn't expect an apology from Ryan Clark for leveling him and said the Steelers safety made a good play Sunday.

• Vikings react to suspensions of Williams Wall 12/3/2008, 6:30 p.m. EST
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Darren Sharper's nightmare has come true.

• Cowboys loading up on rest before facing Steelers 12/3/2008, 6:13 p.m. EST
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys seem to think it's more important to be rested than sharp going into Sunday's pivotal game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

• Steelers run game finally picking up ground 12/3/2008, 6:08 p.m. EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was a bit annoyed when asked about a slow-go running game that ranks 22nd in the NFL, right where all the teams that aren't going to the playoffs reside.

• Williams fondly remembers season in Toronto 12/3/2008, 6:02 p.m. EST
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Ricky Williams' long, strange trip included a one-season stop in Toronto, where he rediscovered the fun in football and revived his roller coaster career.

• NFL Standings 12/3/2008, 6:00 p.m. EST
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• Colvin rejoins Patriots to play outside linebacker 12/3/2008, 5:59 p.m. EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Rosevelt Colvin spent weekday mornings fixing his daughters' hair and driving them to school in Houston. Sometimes he would be in Indianapolis at the two UPS stores he owns.

• Falcons expect Jackson to play against Saints 12/3/2008, 5:54 p.m. EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons expect Grady Jackson to be available for Sunday's game at New Orleans after the defensive tackle was not one of the players suspended by the NFL for violating the league's anti-doping policy.

• Vikings' Williamses to court to block suspensions 12/3/2008, 5:48 p.m. EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings' Kevin and Pat Williams have gone to court to block their suspensions for violating the NFL's anti-doping policy.