Players’ union to appeal on behalf of Jones

The NFL Players Assn. has appealed commissioner Roger Goodell’s decision not to reduce the season-long suspension of Adam “Pacman” Jones.

The union, in a statement on its website, said it has asked for a hearing as soon as possible and expects one to be held “within the next several weeks.”

Jones has been arrested six times since being drafted with the sixth pick overall in April 2005 and his recurrent brushes with the law led to a season-long suspension in April. His most recent arrest came in June, the result of his alleged involvement in a Feb. 19 fight at a Las Vegas strip club that led to a triple shooting outside.

Goodell met with Jones on Nov. 2 to consider a reduction that would allow Jones to play this season, but the commissioner upheld the suspension.

Taylor made milestone

Fred Taylor had 45 yards rushing for the Jacksonville Jaguars in their 28-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans, giving him 10,032 for his career and making him the 21st player in NFL history to surpass the 10,000-yard mark.

“Look at the smile on my face,” said Taylor, who has never made a trip to the Pro Bowl in his previous nine seasons. “I’m thankful. It’s been a roller-coaster ride, ups and downs. I probably questioned myself once or twice along the ride whether I could do it.”

Taylor needs 241 more yards to pass Ottis Anderson and move into the top 20. Edgerrin James of the Arizona Cardinals, with 11,063, is the only other active member of the 10,000-yard club.

Home field dis-advantage

The Kansas City Chiefs had the NFL’s best home record since 1990, going 104-36 at Arrowhead Stadium during that span.

But when the Denver Broncos defeated the Chiefs, 27-11, it was the second consecutive home loss for Kansas City, dropping the Chiefs to 2-3 at home this season. Since 1980, the Chiefs have had a losing record at home only two times.

“The Chiefs have been so good over the years taking advantage of their home field, with their crowd, and finding a way to win,” Denver Coach Mike Shanahan said. “They have the best home record in the National Football League over the last five or six years and it’s nice to come out with a win.”

Seems like old times

Drew Olson and Matt Moore are once again competing for a quarterback job. Olson was signed from the Carolina Panthers practice squad Saturday, though he was inactive Sunday against Atlanta. Moore is No. 2 on the Panthers’ depth chart.

In 2002 and 2003 they were at UCLA and alternated as starter before Moore transferred to Oregon State.

“It’s hilarious, but it’s cool,” Olson said.

Moore said there are no hard feelings between the two.

“All that stuff a long time ago really wasn’t a big issue,” he said. “I’m glad he’s here. It’s nice to have a friendly face around.”

Slow starters

The Chicago Bears failed to score in the first quarter against Oakland, and they have yet to score a touchdown on offense in the opening period this season.

Devin Hester had an 89-yard punt return in the first quarter Oct. 14 against the Minnesota Vikings. That was the Bears’ only first-quarter touchdown of any kind this season.

In nine games, the offense has generated only three points in the first quarter, with 20 possessions resulting in 16 punts, two missed field goals, one lost fumble and one field goal.

Dating to last year, the Bears’ offense has scored only one first-quarter touchdown in its last 18 regular-season games.

Still kicking

Atlanta Falcons kicker Morten Anderson, already the NFL’s all-time leading scorer, surpassed the 2,500-point plateau with his 36-yard field goal in the third quarter of a 20-13 victory over the Panthers.

Anderson, 47, finished the game with 2,504 points. The closest active player is Jacksonville Jaguars kicker John Carney, who is fourth on the all-time list with 1,796 points.

Tonight’s preview

Despite the death of his father Sunday, San Francisco 49ers Coach Mike Nolan will be on the sidelines coaching the 49ers (2-6) tonight when they visit the Seattle Seahawks (4-4).

Dick Nolan, who coached the 49ers from 1968 to 1975 and the New Orleans Saints from 1978 to 1980, died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease and prostate cancer at 75. Mike Nolan missed practice Friday and Saturday to be with his father.

The Seahawks have lost three of four games, but still hold the top spot in the NFC West. The 49ers have lost six consecutive games.

Injury report

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson had to be helped off the field after injuring his knee in the second half against Green Bay. He will have an MRI today. . . . Tennessee Titans running back LenDale White injured his knee against Jacksonville and did not return. . . . Bears quarterback Brian Griese injured his shoulder against Oakland and was replaced by Rex Grossman. . . . Chiefs quarterback Damon Huard left in the third quarter against Denver and watched the rest of the game with an ice pack on his neck. . . . Washington Redskins receiver James Thrash hurt his ankle against the Philadelphia Eagles and was on crutches after the game. . . . Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Jason Taylor injured his ankle and missed most of the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills. . . . Tennessee Titans receiver Brandon Jones and cornerback Nick Harper sustained concussions against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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