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CARMEL, Ind. -- U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson doesnt care about the physics behind his new putter. Seeing more putts drop is enough for him.Johnson made two eagles in a span of seven holes, shot 31 on the back nine and set the course record at Crooked Stick on Friday with a 9-under 63 that gave him a share of the lead with Roberto Castro in the BMW Championship.Johnson didnt even know he set the course record until Tony Pancake, the golf director at Crooked Stick, congratulated him on the way to the clubhouse.I guess no one was ever better than 63, Johnson said with a shrug and a smile.Castro was the first player to reach 14-under 130 on the rain-softened course. He kept bogeys off his card, rolled in a pair of 30-foot putts and had another 65 in his last-minute bid to get to the Tour Championship at East Lake, just 15 minutes from his house.Castro is at No. 53 in the FedEx Cup and only the top 30 make it to the FedEx Cup finale at East Lake and a shot at the $10 million bonus.Paul Casey, who had the 54-hole lead last week at the TPC Boston until finishing two shots behind Rory McIlroy, had a 66 and was three shots behind.Johnson has one of the most consistent years with 12 finishes in the top 10, along with victories in the U.S. Open and a World Golf Championship at Firestone. Even so, frustration began to set in when the putts stopped falling, so he switched to the TaylorMade Spider.I was just struggling to get the ball to come out on the line I was seeing, Johnson said. No matter what I did, how much I practiced, training aids, whatever. It just wasnt working. So just decided to switch it up.When asked about the physics involved, Johnson said, I dont go into that stuff -- as long as it goes where Im looking.That said, he did point out he took physics in high school. I got an `A, too, bud.Johnson already was virtually assured of being among the top five going into the Tour Championship, meaning he only has to win at East Lake to win the FedEx Cup. Along with what he described as 10 million reasons why he wants to win, other rewards are available. He already is regarded a favorite for PGA Tour player of the year, and he is likely to move ahead of Jason Day in the Vardon Trophy race for the lowest scoring average.Castro opened a big lead early with three straight birdies on the front nine, and for the longest time, it looked as though no one could catch him.Johnson holed out a bunker shot for eagle on No. 9, narrowly missed a 45-foot eagle putt on the 11th hole and then surged into the lead. He made a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-3 13th, rolled in a 30-foot birdie putt on the next hole and then made an eagle putt from 25 feet on the 15th.Johnson has 11 victories on the PGA Tour, including a major and a three World Golf Championships.Castro has gone 125 starts on the PGA Tour without a victory, and he doesnt hit nearly as long as Johnson -- not many do. Crooked Stick is renowned for favoring big hitters, whether it was John Daly at the 1991 PGA Championship or McIlroy four years ago after a week of rain that made the course even longer.That didnt seem to faze Castro.Its a big course. It keeps your attention, which I think helps me, Castro said. I think if you look at the tour, it sure helps to be long. But the guy who is striping it usually wins. Couple of my best weeks have come on really long golf courses.J.B. Holmes, who finished 10th in the Ryder Cup standings and is in need of a captains pick to make his second U.S. team, shot 30 on the back nine and made a strong run at Castro until he was slowed by a bogey on the par-3 third hole and at the par-5 ninth. He wound up with a 65 and was four shots behind, along with Chris Kirk.Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson also needs a pick, and he delivered a 67 to at least get in the top 10.McIlroy stalled with three bogeys on his back nine for a 71. Jordan Spieth shot 72 with four bogeys and a double bogey when he pulled a shot into the creek on the 14th. He bounced back with an eagle on the next hole, but there were too many mistakes. They were at 4-under 140, 10 shots out of the lead. Day, the world No. 1, joined them after a 67. Wholesale New Balance Ireland . 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The Seattle Seahawks were without two of their top three running backs for Sundays NFC West Division matchup against San Francisco, with both Thomas Rawls and C.J. Prosise on the inactive list.Rawls suffered a shin injury in the first half of last weeks game against Los Angeles, leaving Christine Michael to take the bulk of the carries. Prosise was inactive for the second straight week after cracking a bone in his hand in the opener against Miami.Michael was to start for Seattle with rookie Alex Collins and newly signed Terrence McGee his backups.New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall was active for his teams game at Kansas City. Marshall was a game-time decision because of a slight knee sprain but looked good warming up before kickoff.Running back Jamaal Charles was inactive for the third straight week as the Chiefs take a cautious approach in his return from ACL surgery. Spencer Ware was to start in his place.Kansas City also was to have backups starting at offensive guard in Jordan Devey and Zach Fulton. Parker Ehinger remains out with a concussion and Laurent Duvernay-Tardiff has been dealing with an ankle injury, though he was available in an emergency.Wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who had his surgically repaired left foot stepped on by a teammate in a walk-through early in the week, was inactive for the Buffalo Bills game against the Arizona Cardinals.The absence of Watkins meant Anthony Lynn made his NFL debut as offensive coordinator without his top receiving threat. Lynn replaced Greg Roman, who was fired Sept. 16.The Tennessee Titans scratched tight end Delanie Walker for their game against Oakland. Walker, the Titans leading receiver last season, hurt his right hamstring in Tennessees comeback victory at Detroit.The Green Bay Packers missed four defensive starters against the Detroit Lions, as well as key reserve Datone Jones. Packers first-round draft pick Kenny Clark made his first career start at nose tackle, replacing Letroy Guion, who has a knee injury. The Lions were missing lineman Ezekiel Ansah and linebacker DeAndre Levy.---WASHINGTON AT NEW YORK GIANTSGiants: DT Montori Hughes, RB Rashad Jennings, QB Josh Johnson, WR Roger Lewis.Redskins: QB Nate Sudfeld, WR Josh Doctson, CB Kendall Fuller, LB Martrell Spaight, DE Anthony Lanier II, G Arie Kouandjio, DE Kendall Reyes.---BALTIMORE AT JACKSONVILLERavens: CB Jerraud Powers, RB Kenneth Dixon, CB Will Davis, RB Javorius Allen, OLB Elvis Dumervil, G/C John Urschel and DT Willie Henry.Jaguars: QB Brandon Allen, CB Prince Amukamara, C Brandon Linder, LT Kelvin Beachum, DE Jared Odrick, TE Ben Koyack and DE Chris Smith.---ARIZONA AT BUFFALO:Cardinals: S Marqui Christian, G Evan Mathis, DT Olsen Pierre, DT Robert Nkemdiche, DT Frostee Rucker, DT Xavier Williams, LB Kareem Martin.Bills: DB Colt Anderson, CB Ronald Darby, T Cordy Glenn, QB Cardale Jones, C Patrick Lewis, WR Greg Salas, WR Sammy Watkins.---DETROIT AT GREEN BAY:Lions: DE Ezekiel Ansah, LB DeAndre Levy, LB Antwione Williams, CB Adairius Barnes, G Joe Dahl, OT Cornelius Lucas, TE Orson Charles.Packers: QB Joe Callahan, CB Sam Shields, S Morgan Burnett, LB Clay Matthews, T Kylle Murphy, DE Datone Jones, DT Letroy Guion.dddddddddddd---OAKLAND AT TENNESSEE:Raiders: QB Connor Cook, DB Antonio Hamilton, OT Austin Howard, T Matt McCants, CB Dexter McDonald, TE Mychal Rivera.Titans: NT Austin Johnson, CB Curtis Riley, CB LeShaun Sims, G Sebastian Tretola, TE Delanie Walker, OLB Aaron Wallace, WR Kendall Wright.---DENVER AT CINCINNATI:Broncos: QB Austin Davis, CB Lorenzo Doss, TE Virgil Green, G Connor McGovern, FS Justin Simmons, OT Donald Stephenson, OLB DeMarcus Ware.Bengals: WR Cody Core, QB Jeff Driskel, TE Tyler Eifert, CB KeiVarae, G Christian Westerman, DT DeShawn Williams.---CLEVELAND AT MIAMI:Browns: QB Josh McCown, WR Corey Coleman, DB Joe Haden, DB Ibraheim Campbell, OL Shon Coleman, OL Cameron Erving, DE Carl Nassib.Dolphins: WR Justin Hunter, CB Jordan Lucas, RB Arian Foster, LB Spencer Paysinger, C Mike Pouncey, G Dallas Thomas, DE Terrence Fede.---MINNESOTA AT CAROLINA:Vikings: OLB Kentrell Brothers, C Nick Easton, DT Sharrif Floyd, RB Ronnie Hillman, TE MyCole Pruitt, WR Laquon Treadwell.Panthers: WR Brenton Bersin, WR Damiere Byrd, LB Jeremy Cash, DE Ryan Delaire, G Tyler Larsen, RB Jonathan Stewart, DB Teddy Williams.---SAN FRANCISCO AT SEATTLE:49ers: QB Christian Ponder, FS Marcus Cromartie, RB DuJuan Harris, DT Tony Jerod-Eddie, OL John Theus, OL Anthony Davis, DT Taylor Hart.Seahawks: RB C.J. Prosise, RB Thomas Rawls, SS Tyvis Powell, G Rees Odhiambo, G Germain Ifedi, TE Nick Vannett, DT Quinton Jefferson.---LOS ANGELES AT TAMPA BAYRams: WR Pharoh Cooper, QB Sean Mannion, CB E.J. Gaines, T Pace Murphy, TE Temarrick Hemingway, WR Nelson Spruce, DE Matt Longacre.Buccaneers: QB Ryan Griffin, WR Cecil Shorts III, RB Doug Martin, TE Luke Stocker, T Leonard Wester, OL Caleb Benenoch, DE Robert Ayers Jr.---NEW YORK JETS AT KANSAS CITY:Jets: QB Bryce Petty, QB Christian Hackenberg, RB Troymaine Pope, OL Brandon Shell, LB Erin Henderson, LB Mike Catapano, CB Carryl RobertsChiefs: RB Jamaal Charles, WR DeAnthony Thomas, OL Jah Reid, OL Parker Ehinger, CB Kenneth Acker, LB Sam Barrington, QB Tyler Bray.---SAN DIEGO AT INDIANAPOLISChargers: LT King Dunlap, S Jahleel Addae, DE Joey Bosa, NT Ryan Carrethers, TE Antonio Gates, C Max Tuerk, ILB Joshua PerryColts: WR Donte Moncrief, CB Darius Butler, CB Patrick Robinson, OL LeRaven Clark, OL Denzelle Good 81, WR Devin Street, DL T.Y. McGill.---PITTSBURGH AT PHILADELPHIA:Steelers: QB Zach Mettenberger, CB Senquez Golson, FB Roosevelt Nix, LB Steven Johnson, OL Cody Wallace, OL Chris Hubbard, DE L.T. Walton.Eagles: WR Bryce Treggs, CB Leodis McKelvin, OL Josh Andrews, OL Dillon Gordon, OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai, OL Isaac Seumalo, TE Zach Ertz.---CHICAGO AT DALLASBears: CB Bryce Callahan, RB KaDeem Carey, QB Jay Cutler, CB Kyle Fuller, NT Eddie Goldman, C Eric Kush, LB Danny Trevathan.Cowboys: SS Kavon Frazier, RB Darius Jackson, LB Mark Nzeocha, QB Tony Romo, CB Orlando Scandrick, T Tyron Smith, DE Charles Tapper.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '