Adrian Peterson impresses for Redskins; Darnold sturdy back

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LANDOVER, Md.  (AP) — Adrian Peterson confirmed the Washington Redskins what they essential in the direction of look at in just his debut by means of hurrying for 56 yards upon 11 carries inside a 29-17 reduction toward the Denver Broncos upon Friday evening inside of every workers 3rd preseason video game. Peterson carried the ball 7 consecutive performs upon a person ownership, and the 2012 MVP afterwards chosen up 15 yards upon fourth-and-1.  The Redskins (1-2) signed Peterson upon  just after harm toward 3 functioning backs and had been ready towards view what the 33-calendar year-outdated experienced within the tank. They obtained their resolution: ample in direction of probably receive the starting off activity 7 days 1 at the Arizona Cardinals.  The moment basically a few routines, Peterson seemed in the direction of comprise handed Rob Kelley, Kapri Bibbs and hurt backs Samaje Perine and Byron Marshall upon the detail chart. Peterson participate in was a vivid location for the Redskins as they had been carved up through Situation Keenum and Denver to start with-workers offense, and Alex Smith was an unimpressive 3 of 8 for 33 yards within 4 sequence.  Keenum was 12 of 18 for 148 yards just before furnishing path towards backup Chad Kelly for the Broncos (1-2). The Broncos initially-staff members offense scored 2 touchdowns and extra a marketplace function within just 5 sequence of function, led as a result of twin-danger recipient Emmanuel Sanders.  He was trustworthy for all 75 of Denver yards upon its moment touchdown inspiration, catching passes of 15 and 33 yards in opposition to Keenum and scoring upon a 27-garden close-above. GIANTS 22, JETS 16EAST RUTHERFORD, N. J.  (AP) — Sam Darnold led the Jets upon 2 touchdown drives, going nearer towards securing the commencing quarterback task within just a reduction toward the Giants. The No.  3 in general draft decide on manufactured his instant consecutive start off, completing 8 of 16 for 86 yards — like a 12-backyard touchdown move toward Terrelle Pryor. Darnold is competing with Teddy Bridgewater and Josh McCown for the Jets beginning process, yet the newbie is getting provided every single prospect toward be less than centre once Refreshing York (1-2) opens the every month time at Detroit upon Sept.  10. Bridgewater arrived within upon the Jets instant offensive ownership of the instant 50 percent, although McCown in no way performed.  Bridgewater was 11 of 15 for 104 yards. Darnold received off toward a robust commence, foremost an 11-engage in, 75-garden motivation upon the Jets opening collection that was capped as a result of Bilal Powell 10-backyard touchdown operate. The Giants starters performed specifically the initial 2 quarters, with Eli Manning transferring 17 of 23 for 188 yards inside what was possibly his greatest tuneup prior to the every month year.  Sterling Shepard experienced 7 catches for 78 yards for the Giants (2-1). PANTHERS 25, PATRIOTS 14CHARLOTTE, N. C.  (AP) — Cam Newton gave the Panthers an early destruction scare in advance of returning in direction of assist Carolina conquer Fresh England inside a preseason sport. Upon the recreation opening commitment, Newton scrambled out of the pocket upon 3rd-and-9 in advance of recklessly diving brain-initially — this is the preseason, immediately after all — and landing upon his mind at the time turning out to be upended by means of cornerback Jonathan Jones. Newton was pressured towards depart the sport in the direction of be evaluated for a concussion, however returned 4 performs later on towards a loud ovation and performed the remainder of the initially fifty percent. He completed 11 of 17 for 142 yards passing and led 3 scoring drives — all ensuing inside market plans — as the Panthers constructed a 9-3 contribute at halftime. Managing back again Christian McCaffrey ongoing in direction of be a hefty participant upon offense, touching the ball 10 instances for 51 yards upon Carolina opening enthusiasm which lasted almost 10 minutes. The Panthers (3-0) experienced 203 yards inside the 1st fifty percent, nonetheless couldnt track down the close zone. It was a calm evening for Tom Brady, who finished 12 of 18 passes for 102 yards in just the very first 50 percent Redskins Salute to Service.  The 5-season Tremendous Bowl winner didnt receive a great deal support in opposition to his receivers, who missing a number of passes.  The Patriots (2-1) under no circumstances did receive within sync offensively and were being restricted in the direction of 130 yards inside the to start with 50 %. VIKINGS 21, SEAHAWKS 20MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kirk Cousins served Minnesota offense generate some breakthroughs via passing for 182 yards within just the initial 50 %, and 3rd-stringer Kyle Sloter threw for 2 fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Vikings rallied for a victory more than Seattle. Sebastian Janikowski kicked industry ambitions versus 35 and 55 yards inside of the 1st fifty percent for the Seahawks (1-2), who held their starters in just previous halftime.  Russell Wilson led one particular scoring determination from the vaunted Vikings safety, completing 11 for 21 for 118 yards. Chris Carson carried 7 periods for 26 yards and a touchdown and trapped 2 passes for 20 yards for the Seahawks, who are attempting toward regenerate the ability jogging assault that assisted them achieve 2 immediately Tremendous Bowls. For the Vikings (2-1), Sloter touchdowns went towards Jake Weineke and Chad Beebe, in advance of the transfer-forward 2-simple fact conversion completion in direction of Weineke all over again. LIONS 33, BUCCANEERS 30TAMPA, Fla.  (AP) — Brandon Powell scored upon an 80-back garden punt return and Jake Rudock threw a 5-backyard garden touchdown move in direction of Marcus Lucas with 30 seconds getting in direction of offer you Detroit a preseason victory above Tampa Bay. The Lions (1-2) rallied towards a 21-truth 3rd-quarter deficit, extended right after maximum of the starters in opposition to both of those groups experienced still left the recreation.  Theo Riddick scored upon a 10-backyard garden operate and Matt Cassel threw a 3-back garden TD move in the direction of Bradley Marquez towards start out the comeback. Adam Humphries returned a disregarded market objective 109 yards for a touchdown for Tampa Bay, which led 20-6 at halftime. In the meantime, Ryan Fitzpatrick was sharp within what may possibly contain been his past tuneup for the month to month period, which the Bucs (2-1) will start inside 2 months with no suspended quarterback Jameis Winston, who banned a few video games for violating the NFL specific accomplish plan.  Fitzpatrick, coming into his 14th period, went 6 for 7 for 82 yards ahead of he was changed as a result of Winston early inside the moment quarter. Winston far too labored 1 quarter, throwing a 10-back garden TD go in direction of Chris Godwin and completing 6 of 10 for 60 yards with no interceptions. Matthew Stafford performed into the 3rd quarter for the Lions, creating a few of sector objectives within just his utmost prolonged function of the preseason.  Stafford carried out 8 of 14 passes for 101 yards and was sacked a few periods. RAIDERS 13, PACKERS 6OAKLAND, Calif.  (AP) — Derek Carr led a scoring enthusiasm upon his just ownership of a limited-than-demanded preseason physical appearance.  Practice Jon Gruden experienced explained prior in just the 7 days that Carr and the offensive starters would probably perform into the minute quarter.  However he pulled him right after an opening enthusiasm that finished Even though Reggie Gilbert bull-rushed instantly cope with Donald Penn into Carr, major in direction of a sack and fumble that Carr recovered. The Packers rested quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the unwind of the offensive starters as possibly groups search ready for the month to month period towards begin in just simply about 2 months. The Raiders received as soon as Chris Warren III scored upon a 1-back garden function with 5:07 toward perform. The two Penn, creating the circulation versus still left deal with toward the specifically facet, and novice remaining deal with Kolton Miller struggled within just safety, either primary in the direction of Gruden choice in the direction of pull Carr early.