ors versatility has given his team much to consider.When the Browns line up Sunday, the defenses first assignment will be the same on every play.Where is No. 11? he said. We just have to find out

Some back-to-backs are tougher than others. For the Nashville Predators, this one figured to be one of the toughest of the season -- and that was before they lost two top six forwards and their third straight game Friday night in Detroit.When Nashville welcomes the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins to Bridgestone Arena Saturday night, it could do so without Ryan Johansen and Craig Smith. Each left its 5-3 loss to the Red Wings in the second period suffering from the flu and their status for Saturday night is uncertain.While the Predators (1-3-0) lost Friday night, Pittsburgh (3-1-1) got to spend the evening in their hotel rooms in Nashville, fresh off a rousing 3-2 comeback win Thursday night against San Jose in an early rematch of last seasons Cup finals.And the Penguins needed a night of rest and relaxation in the worst way. They played most of the last two periods Thursday night with just four defensemen after the pairing of Olli Maatta and Derrick Pouliot both left with injuries.Trevor Daley, Justin Schultz, Brian Dumoulin and Ian Cole shouldered a heavy load after that, but played efficiently to help Pittsburgh wipe out a 2-0 deficit.Any time you go down two defensemen that early in the game, its tough. It puts a lot of pressure on those guys, Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said. I thought they did a great job simplifying their game. The third period, I thought our forwards took some pressure off them, playing a north/south game and holding onto pucks.Pouliot went on injured reserve Friday, joining a growing list of teammates in the infirmary. Sidney Crosby (concussion) is nowhere near returning to game action and top defenseman Kris Letang (upper-body injury) also sat out Thursday after being injured in Montreal Tuesday night.While Pittsburgh is thriving despite being shorthanded, the Predators are stumbling as their depth is undergoing an early test. The illnesses of Johansen and Smith, coupled with last weekends upper-body injuries to depth defenseman Anthony Bitetto and fourth-line forward Miikka Salomaki that landed both on injured reserve, could lead to call-ups from AHL affiliate Milwaukee for this game.Regardless of who plays and who sits, Nashville needs a more detailed performance to change its fortunes. The Predators want to forecheck aggressively and maintain possession, but have allowed a whopping 80 shots on net this week, and have stayed in games only because of good work by goalie Pekka Rinne and their power play.I thought we played hard, especially with a short bench, Nashville coach Peter Laviolette said Friday night. We just shot ourselves in the foot too many times. You cant make that many mistakes when youre trying to come from behind.Breakdowns in discipline harmed the Predators in Detroit, as they took eight minors, enabling the Red Wings to net two man-advantage markers. Had Rinne not saved 38 of 42 shots, the final margin could have been worse.All three Nashville goals in Detroit came on the power play, continuing an early trend. The Predators are 8-for-15 with the man advantage through four games and has potted just two even strength tallies. Custom Minnesota Timberwolves Jerseys .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. 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BEREA, Ohio -- Terrelle Pryor did it all last week for the Browns, lining up at wide receiver, quarterback and even safety.He was also a throwback.With an all-around performance not seen on an NFL field since 1959, Pryor displayed his unique athletic gifts and gave Cleveland fans some hope that a season already sabotaged by key injuries can maybe be salvaged.Pryor was remarkable while running, catching and throwing passes during the Browns 30-24 overtime loss to Miami.The former Ohio State and Oakland QB, who boldly switched positions a year ago to keep his career afloat, finished with 144 yards receiving, 35 passing and 21 rushing with one touchdown.No player had posted those kinds of statistics since Hall of Famer Frank Gifford did so for the New York Giants 57 years ago.Hes the first player since Billy Kilmer in 1964 to throw three passes, catch three and have three carries.I always say, before I go into a game, `Im the best athlete on the field, Pryor said as the Browns began preparing for this weeks game in Washington. And I firmly believe that.The Dolphins dont doubt it. Pryor was a one-man wrecking crew.Hes 6-6, 240 (pounds) and runs a 4.4, said Miami cornerback Byron Maxwell. Anytime he gets the ball in his hands with just a little bit of space or separation, he can take it the distance. Hes fast. Hes big. Hes a problem. He can be a problem in this league, if he stays consistent. He was their offense. He made a lot of plays.Pryor bailed out the Browns, who were forced to start rookie quarterback Cody Kessler after Robert Griffin III and Josh McCown got hurt in the seasons first two weeks.Browns coach Hue Jackson designed several packages to utilize Pryors unique skillset. He took 14 snaps behind center, caught eight passes as Kesslers primary target and had the Dolphins heads swimming every time he left the huddle.No. 11 seemed to be everywhere.With Pryor in the wildcat formation, Jackson pulled Kessler off the field rather than leave the young QB in as a decoy that the Dolphins would have probably ignored anyway.Pryors ability to run and pass kept Miamis defense off-balance and allowed the Browns to break off several big plays.But his physical performance, Pryor impressed teammates by handling the responsibilities of multiple positions.Its amazing, Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas saidd.dddddddddddd Learning quarterback, running back, receiver, it takes a lot of mental gymnastics to be able to go out there and do it the right way.The only thing I think was kind of holding Terrelle back in the past is that he was a quarterback trying to learn receiver, and thats not as easy as many people would think.The commitment that hes made to that position and being able to help us at that position, really opened up the possibilities of him playing quarterback and running back.People have to consider him a serious, legitimate threat at receiver and you have to try and stop him there, so it kind of opens up the rest of his game.Jackson is the one who recognized Pryors potential as a wide receiver.They were together in Oakland, where Pryor started 10 games for the Raiders, but didnt do enough to convince them he was their future QB.He was traded to Seattle in 2014 and wound up with Cincinnati, where Jackson was in his first season as offensive coordinator. Pryors football future was in doubt, but at Jacksons urging he switched to wide receiver.He was in camp with the Browns last year, got waived and then signed by Cleveland for the last four games.Now, with rookie Corey Coleman out with a broken hand and Josh Gordon suspended, hes the teams No. 1 wide receiver.Jackson believes Pryors just starting.He hasnt even scratched the surface of what he is, Jackson said. His best football is still ahead of him -- by far.Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Pryors versatility has given his team much to consider.When the Browns line up Sunday, the defenses first assignment will be the same on every play.Where is No. 11? he said. We just have to find out where he is. He could be a receiver. They could throw him double passes, and he can be in the backfield and be a quarterback, a lot of things he can do. There is not a lot he cant.Game notes Browns CB Joe Haden was limited in practice. He missed Sundays game with a strained groin sustained in practice last week. ... Jackson said RG Alvin Bailey, arrested on OVI suspicion on Sunday night, will face some discipline but would not say if hell be benched this week.---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '