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National Football League roundup
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 [November 16, 2017]
(The Sports Xchange) - The Buffalo Bills announced a change
at quarterback following a blowout loss, benching Tyrod Taylor to
start rookie Nathan Peterman on Sunday against the Los Angeles
Chargers.
Coach Sean McDermott made the decision Wednesday, three days after
Taylor was replaced by Peterman with 4:53 remaining in the 47-10
loss to the New Orleans Saints that dropped the Bills to 5-4. Taylor
completed 9 of 18 passes for 56 yards and an interception with a
33.6 passer rating before being benched, which drew cheers from the
few remaining home fans.
Peterman, a fifth-round pick, led the Bills on a six-play, 75-yard
drive ending in a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Nick O'Leary in
Sunday's game. He finished 7 of 10 for 79 yards in his first NFL
regular-season action.
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Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer announced he will stay with
quarterback Case Keenum as the starter for Sunday's game against the
Los Angeles Rams.
The move was expected after Keenum threw for 304 yards and a
career-high four touchdown passes with two interceptions in leading
the Vikings to a 38-30 victory at the Washington Redskins last
Sunday for their fifth straight win.
There was speculation Zimmer might turn to former starter Teddy
Bridgewater, who was activated to the 53-man roster last week.
Bridgewater, who suffered a devastating left knee injury in August
2016 and has not played in a game since, will serve as Keenum's
backup for the second straight week, putting his 2017 debut on hold
for now.
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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has withdrawn his appeal
of his six-game suspension for violating the league's personal
conduct policy, his agents announced in a statement on Wednesday.
Elliott sat out the first game of his suspension in Sunday's 27-7
loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The 22-year-old will be eligible to
return to the Cowboys (5-4) on Christmas Eve against the Seattle
Seahawks.
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman (2) looks to throw a pass
during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at New Era
Field. Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Elliott had his most recent legal motion denied by the 2nd U.S.
Circuit Court of Appeals in New York last Thursday.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Elliott for six games on
Aug. 11 after a 13-month investigation concluded he was in violation
of the league's personal-conduct policy for an incident in the
summer of 2016.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was named AFC Offensive
Player of the Week for his three-touchdown performance in the 41-16
victory over the Denver Broncos.
The NFL also announced that Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton
earned the NFC offensive honor for Week 10.
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn was named the NFC
Defensive Player of the Week, while Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback
A.J. Bouye took home the AFC defensive award.
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The Denver Broncos promoted outside linebacker Deiontrez Mount from
their practice squad to the active roster, the team announced.
In addition, the Broncos signed tight end Brian Parker and wide
receiver Tim Patrick to the practice squad.
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