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Broncos promote CB Moulton to practice squad

DENVER (AP) -- The Denver Broncos have signed cornerback Rashod Moulton to their practice squad.

Chargers' Tomlinson, Gates miss practice (AP)

Running back LaDainian Tomlinson and tight end Antonio Gates were among six San Diego Chargers missing practice due to injuries. Tomlinson has a bruised hip and Gates has a sore foot. Coach Norv Turner said Wednesday that he expects both back at practice on Thursday as the Chargers continue to prepare for Sunday's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Kampman played with concussion but absolves Packers of blame

Linebacker Aaron Kampman doesn't blame the Packers' coaches and medical staff for him playing most of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a head injury.

Davis' criticism of Bears puts Niners teammates on the defensive

Vernon Davis put his teammates in a position usually reserved for politicians. The San Francisco 49ers' outgoing tight end has them spinning his recent comments.

Colts' Freeney chasing record for consecutive games with a sack

Dwight Freeney's 9.5 sacks rank third in the NFL this season, and on Sunday night, against the bitter rival New England Patriots, he has a chance to run down NFL history. If he can take Tom Brady to the ground, the Indianapolis Colts defensive end will tie the record for most consecutive games with a sack (10).

Giants CB Ross hopes to play Nov. 22 (AP)

New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross practiced Wednesday for the first time since pulling his left hamstring in training camp in August. Ross, who started 24 of 30 games in his first two seasons with the Giants, hopes to be ready to play when New York (5-4) returns from a bye and plays the Atlanta Falcons on Nov.

Bear-Viking Nov. 29 contest moved to later start

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Bears-Vikings game Nov. 29 has been moved to a later time slot.

Bears-Vikings moved to later time slot (AP)

The Bears-Vikings game Nov. 29 has been moved to a later time slot. The NFL said Wednesday the game in Minnesota will now start at 4:15 p.m. EST instead of 1 p.m. The league can change start times late in the season to help the best matchups reach the biggest audiences. The full slate for Week 12 will be announced by next Tuesday under the league's flexible scheduling policy.

Titans running tests to check out receiver Gage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Three days after a highlight-reel leaping catch, Tennessee receiver Justin Gage still aches from head to toe.

Vikings' Favre says injured groin should be fine

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Brett Favre is back from his bye week, saying he believes his pulled groin will be fine.

Packers say poor play not related to Favre fallout

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings acknowledges that a bad loss can linger into the next week and damage a team's confidence.

Favre says pulled groin will be fine

The latest injury Brett Favre must fight to maintain his record durability streak is a pulled groin muscle. Back from his bye week, Favre said he believes he'll be fine.

Hobbled QB Hasselbeck will start for Seahawks on Sunday

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck isn't fully practicing because of a sore shoulder and healing ribs, though he will start in Sunday's NFC West showdown with the Arizona Cardinals.

Favre thinks groin injury will be fine (AP)

The latest injury Brett Favre must fight to maintain his record durability streak is a pulled groin muscle. Back from his bye week, Favre said he believes he'll be fine. Favre said he was hurt in practice while rolling out during a drill two weeks ago and aggravated the injury in pregame warmups at Green Bay on Nov.

Seattle's Hasselbeck still dealing with sore shoulder

Matt Hasselbeck didn't fully practice with the Seahawks Wednesday because of a sore shoulder and healing ribs, though he will start Sunday's key divisional game at Arizona.

Injured Owens' status unclear for Bills (AP)

Boldin says he's moved on after comments (AP)

Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin says he's "moved on" after Sunday's critical comments directed at coach Ken Whisenhunt and his staff. Boldin said he has no regrets about those comments. "I said what I had to say and I'm done with it," Boldin said on Wednesday. "For me, it's not even an issue.

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Niners react to tight end Davis' trash talk of Bears

San Francisco's Vernon Davis put his teammates in a position usually reserved for politicians. The 49ers' outgoing tight end has his teammates spinning his recent comments.

Browns go back to Quinn at QB vs. Ravens (AP)

Brady Quinn and the Cleveland Browns are right back where they started. Benched by coach Eric Mangini just 2 1/2 games and 69 pass attempts into the season, Quinn will start Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens, the team he was facing on Sept. 27 when the former Notre Dame star was yanked at halftime.