National Football League News and Rumors
Oh, That's Why They're Making A Reality Show About Packers Fans: Sunday Night Football, In Four GIFsIsaac Rauch, deadspin.com Packers 27, Lions 20: It was football the way they do it in the movies—snowing, between flagship NFL teams, announced by Al Michaels—but in the movies, the games aren't usually between one team that could use a win (but doesn't need it) and one team t… |
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Sunday night wrap-up: Packers showing new lookDec 9, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Uh-oh, somebody learned a new trick. The Packers might have just showed something that could make them the favorite in the NFC, something so out of character you want to check IDs. They ran. No, really, the Packers. They did. Honest. The go-ahead touchd… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Everyone in the NFC East won on Sunday, which means the race for the division race didn’t change. And that’s good news for the Giants. On the strength of their win over the Saints, the Giants improved to 8-5 and stayed a game ahead of the Redskins and… |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com We begin our injury roundup with Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin, who suffered a right knee injury during the game-tying drive in the fourth quarter of a 31-28 overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens. The first-round pick out of Baylor und… |
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Mark Sanchez along for the ride as he doesn't make or break NY Jets in win over Jacksonville JaguarsDec 9, 2012
Marc Brunell was the Jets’ backup quarterback last season. Great guy. Knowledgeable veteran. But there was absolutely no chance he was going to create a quarterback controversy. |
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In his Week 14 Snap Judgments, Don Banks touches on what's become déjà vu for the Falcons and Bears, the tough Comeback Player of the Year race, the fortunate Steelers and more. |
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Report: Some turn in guns after Chiefs tragedyDec 9, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com At least seven NFL players have turned their guns into their respective team's security following the murder-suicide involving Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher earlier this month, according to a report. |
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Stevie Brown Picks Up GiantsDec 9, 2012
Sam Borden, nytimes.com Safety Stevie Brown has gone from a roster afterthought to a critical ballhawk for the Giants. |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com Once again, our good friends at NFL.com and the RedZone Channel (still the most addictive legal substance on the planet) have come through with one wild loop of all the touchdowns scored in the Sunday morning and afternoon games, depending on your time … |
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The story just got better this season in Washington after its 31-28 overtime win over Baltimore. Even Robert Griffin III's sprained knee can't dampen the mojo, says Don Banks. |
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Lions hanging onto 14-10 lead at half, barelyDec 9, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The first half of Sunday Night Football might not have told us much about the Packers. They haven’t had the ball enough to make a judgement. But it told us everything you need to know about the Lions. They can be as good as any team they face. And they … |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The father of Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald has seen enough. Larry Fitzgerald Sr., a sportswriter who occasionally opines about his son’s athletic endeavors, took to Twitter on Sunday and ripped the Cardinals as they went through a dismal 58-0 los… |
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Jay Busbee, yahoo.com New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin looks like the kind of guy who puts players in his doghouse to stay. You get in Coughlin's doghouse, you'd better get your mail forwarded, because you're not coming out without showing him something extraordinaril… |
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Redskins: RG3 doesn't have major knee injuryDec 9, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com The Washington Redskins say Robert Griffin III doesn't have a major knee injury. |
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Lions look good early as weather gets worseDec 9, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Lions didn’t look like an indoor team that hadn’t won in Wisconsin in a couple decades. In fact, they looked like a team that could thrive in a cold, snowy setting. The Lions just took the opening drive 80 yards in 12 plays, with quarterback Matth… |
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Is This the Right Blueprint for the Jets?Dec 9, 2012
Ben Shpigel, nytimes.com Will the Jets' formula for victory over Jacksonville - a revived running game, a scaled-back offense and solid defense - continue to escort them into the A.F.C. playoff picture? |
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Stafford, Lions taking on Rodgers, PackersDec 9, 2012
It's cold and snowy ... in other words, perfect weather for football at Lambeau as NFC North rivals Green Bay and Detroit collide. DuJuan Harris' 14-yard run has the Packers in the lead. |
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Your Sunday Night Football Open ThreadDec 9, 2012
Sean Newell, deadspin.com Detroit at Green Bay (NBC) : Plenty of things to yak about during this game. For instance: the Packers started the day tied atop the NFC North with the Chicago Bears. With a win tonight they will be all alone after Chicago lost to the Vikings. Lose and … |
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Frank Gore sports dead Dolphins logo after gameDec 9, 2012
Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com Frank Gore must have been confident that the San Francisco 49ers would beat out the Miami Dolphins. Via Sacramento Bee reporter Matt Barrows, this is the shirt Gore wore after the game. It was a bold choice because Gore had to be assured of the result w… |
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Seahawks force 8 TOs, wallop Cardinals, 58-0Dec 9, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Marshawn Lynch had three touchdown runs, and Seattle set a franchise record for points in a 58-0 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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Rookie Wilson sparks Giants in rout of SaintsDec 9, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Rookie David Wilson returned a kickoff 97 yards for one touchdown, ran for two more scores and piled up 327 all-purpose yards and Eli Manning threw four touchdown passes to lead the New York Giants to s 52-27 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. |
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Deadspin Up All Night: There You AreDec 9, 2012
Sean Newell, deadspin.com Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. There's still The Lions and Packers and a handful of NBA action, so settle in. We'll be around. More » |
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Adrian Peterson eyes Eric Dickerson’s recordDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Vikings running back Adrian Peterson needs 400 yards in three games to get to 2,000 for the season. He wants at least 506. With that amount, he’d break the single-season rushing record set by Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson in 1984. Dickerson rushed for … |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com Not much has gone right for the 2012 Philadelphia Eagles. Entering Sunday's action, the Eagles had lost eight straight, last winning a game on Sept. 30, the day before the final win of the 2012 season by the Philadelphia Phillies. Quarterback Michael Vi… |
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Kaepernick, 49ers score late, finish scrappy Dolphins |
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Wilson's yardage record leads GiantsDec 9, 2012
The Giants' return game was fantastic, which spelled trouble for the Saints. New York averaged 48 yards per kickoff return and pulled away from New Orleans for a 52-27 victory. |
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MRI shows no serious damage to Griffin’s kneeDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Well, that was fast. Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III already has had an MRI on a right knee that he injured during Sunday’s win over the Ravens. Per multiple reports, a Redskins spokesman has said that the MRI showed no significant damage, and… |
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Frank Schwab, yahoo.com Aldon Smith has broken the 49ers' single-season sack record that stood for 29 years. His 19.5 sacks this season is a number many top notch pass rushers will never approach. And Smith still has three games to add to that total. Michael Strahan might want… |
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Sean Newell, deadspin.com Vince Young may not be the hero Arizona deserves, but he just might be the hero it needs. The Seattle Seahawks are in the process of thoroughly humiliating the Cardinals 58-0. As of this writing, there are an ungodly two minutes and change remaining—and… |
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Whisenhunt-for-Horton swap could be comingDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As the Cardinals close in on an epic defeat at Seattle, in which the team allowed a franchise record 38 points in the first half, it’s time to revisit a report that first surfaced last Monday. According to Mike Jurecki of XTRA 910 in Phoenix, the Cardin… |
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Why Don't Players Use The League, Team Or Union-Provided Driving Services After A Night Out Drinking?Dec 9, 2012
Sean Newell, deadspin.com Just about six months ago, the NFL had a particularly rough week with players being charged with driving while intoxicated. Lions DT Nick Fairley, Jacksonville wide receiver Justin Blackmon and Vikings fullback Jerome Felton were all charged with varyin… |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com The Green Bay Packers will be without wide receiver Jordy Nelson, linebacker Clay Matthews and safety Charles Woodson when they host the Detroit Lions. Each of those players had already been ruled out. Defensive end Mike Neal is also inactive after bein… |
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IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent says he's "just trying to deal" with the death of his teammate and "very best friend" Jerry Brown. |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Heading into a hostile environment in San Francisco, the Miami Dolphins turned in a solid effort on Sunday. But in the end the 49ers were too strong, too physical and too good, and they earned a hard-fought win to stay on top in the NFC West. San Franci… |
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RG3 will have MRI tonightDec 9, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III will have an MRI tonight to determine the significance of the leg injury he suffered late in today’s win over the Ravens. A source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that there are mixed views within the Re… |
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Frank Schwab, yahoo.com Side judge Jeff Lamberth seemed a bit preoccupied while doing his job on Sunday. Maybe he still has a lot of Christmas shopping to do. It's understandable. The holidays are coming up fast. Either way, he seemed lost in his own little world when Chiefs q… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com When you haven’t won a game since the last weekend of September, it’s understandable to get a bit carried away about being ahead on the scoreboard when time runs out. It’s even more understandable when you get there thanks to the play of your rookie… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As the Cowboys wait for nose tackle Jay Ratliff to return from a groin injury, a new report indicates that Ratliff and owner Jerry Jones recently engaged in a locker-room altercation. According to Mike Fisher of 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, Ratliff and Jone… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com Washington Redskins fans, you might have your answer to the Armageddon Question: What happens if Robert Griffin III gets injured when the team is square in the middle of the playoff hunt? RG3 was hurt when tackled by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Ha… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com It’s a pretty simple formula, really. If you can force your opponent to turn the ball over six times, your chances of winning improve dramatically. That’s what the Seahawks have done, and why they’re beating the Cardinals 38-0. John Skelton has th… |
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Sean Newell, deadspin.com We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from the double-bird field goal salute, Rex Ryan digesting a delicious meal and Lee Smith being eaten by Bills fans. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More » |
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Giants score late, take 21-13 lead to halftimeDec 9, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Giants haven’t flashed quite as much of their game-ending magic this year as they did last year, but their end of the half mojo is just fine. Eli Manning led them 69 yards in nine plays after the two minute warning and threw a touchdown pass to Dome… |
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Newton dominates Falcons as Panthers hold onDec 9, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Cam Newton threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns and scored on a 72-yard run as the Carolina Panthers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 30-20 on Sunday. |
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Peterson, surging Vikings roll past rival BearsDec 9, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Adrian Peterson rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns and Harrison Smith returned an interception for a score to lead the Minnesota Vikings to a 21-14 victory over the free-falling Chicago Bears on Sunday. |
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Peterson continues push toward 2,000 yardsDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Vikings may not make it to the playoffs, but Vikings running back Adrian Peterson may make it to 2,000 yards rushing, in his first season after suffering a torn ACL. With 154 yards rushing on 31 carries in a 21-14 win over the Bears, Peterson now ha… |
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Seahawks up 17-0 early on CardinalsDec 9, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Some things, you can see coming a mile away. The Cardinals are getting less-than-stellar quarterback play and the Seahawks are running well, pointing to a 17-0 Seattle lead. Cards quarterback John Skelton already has an interception, and Marshawn Lynch … |
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Griffin doesn’t believe he tore his ACLDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com When the leg of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III whipped violently during a fourth-quarter hit from Ravens defensive lineman Haloti Ngata, it looked like the injury to his right knee could be bad. It still may not be great, but Griffin said after… |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com For the second consecutive week, an NFL team has had to play a game on the day after a tragedy. For the second consecutive week, that team has found a way to win. Last week, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Carolina Panthers 27-21 on the day after in… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Jets have this down to a science. Spot one of the few teams in the league with as little offensive might as you a lead in the first half while scoring no points before thundering back in the second half to win the game. Well, they didn’t actually th… |
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Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com Minnesota Vikings punter is known for being outspoken. He has been a vocal proponent of gay rights, and he often uses his Twitter account to stump for important causes. During the Vikings 21-14 win over the Bears, Kluwe used his uniform to push for anot… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com It took exactly one play for Saints cornerback Elbert Mack’s 73-yard interception return for a touchdown to be upstaged at the Meadowlands. Giants rookie David Wilson took the ensuing kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown of his own and the momentum, which h… |
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Chargers ruin Big Ben's return, swamp SteelersDec 9, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Philip Rivers threw three touchdown passes, two to Danario Alexander, and the San Diego Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-24 on Sunday. |
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Frank Schwab, yahoo.com Lee Smith hasn't had many moments to celebrate in his NFL career. He is a tight end for the Buffalo Bills who had seven catches in two seasons before Sunday. So when he caught a touchdown Sunday, that was his time to shine. He turned to the fans in the … |
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Eagles pull out victory on final playDec 9, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Eagles had gone eight games without winning entering Sunday’s date with the Buccaneers and they waited until just about all 60 minutes of game number nine had gone by before snapping that lengthy losing streak. Nick Foles hit Jason Avant for 22 yard… |
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Associated Press, ESPN.com Andrew Luck led Indianapolis back from a 13-point second-half deficit, and Adam Vinatieri made two fourth-quarter field goals as the Colts rallied for a 27-23 victory Sunday over the Tennessee Titans. |
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Frank Schwab, yahoo.com The Steelers can hope that Ben Roethlisberger's second half is what they will get out of their quarterback for the rest of the season. The first half, and the early part of the third quarter, was mostly a nightmare for Roethlisberger, who was coming bac… |
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The Giants are trying to remain atop the NFC East. The Saints are fighting to keep their postseason hopes alive. Sparked by big returns, the teams have traded third-quarter touchdowns. |
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Ravens sink RGIII, RedskinsDec 9, 2012
The Redskins lost Robert Griffin III, but not Sunday's game. Washington won its fourth straight thanks to Kirk Cousins' game-tying drive to help fuel a 31-28 OT win over Baltimore. |
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Jets use running game to beat JaguarsDec 9, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Shonn Greene and Bilal Powell ran for short touchdowns and the New York Jets kept their postseason hopes alive with a 17-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. |
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Redskins take down Ravens in overtime, 31-28Dec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Two weeks ago, the Ravens didn’t look like a 9-2 team. They now look a lot like a 9-4 team. The Redskins defeated the Ravens in overtime, 31-28. The win came after a knee injury to quarterback Robert Griffin III opened the door for rookie Kirk Cousins… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com If the reports are accurate, and there’s no reason to believe they aren’t, Norv Turner is still fired. But his Chargers gave him something to enjoy Sunday, snapping a four-game losing streak with a decisive 34-24 road win over the Steelers. Philip Riv… |
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Sean Newell, deadspin.com We've got three games for you this evening, including American Hero John Skelton's stirring return to the starting lineup. More » |
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Cowboys come back, beat BengalsDec 9, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com After a terrible Saturday on which they learned that one of their teammates was dead and another was in jail charged with his death, the Cowboys managed to win a tough, hard-fought football game in Cincinnati Sunday. In a game overshadowed by the death … |
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Bradford lifts Rams past Bills in last minuteDec 9, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Sam Bradford threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Gibson with 48 seconds left to lift the St. Louis Rams to a 15-12 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. |
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Richardson ties Brown's rookie TD mark in winDec 9, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Rookie Travis Benjamin's electrifying 93-yard punt return touchdown gave Cleveland momentum and the Browns won their third straight game, 30-7 over the emotionally drained Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com In 1994, the Redskins used a top-five pick on quarterback Heath Shuler. They then took a late-round flyer on Gus Frerotte. And Frerotte became the starter. In 2012, the Redskins used a top-five pick on quarterback Robert Griffin III. They then took a … |
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Colts come back to beat Titans 27-23Dec 9, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com No one believed in the Colts. Now they’re 9-4, and showing a knack for winning games when it looks like they should lose. Andrew Luck didn’t have his best day, with two cosmetic interceptions (one which should have been overturned, one a Hail Mary at … |
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Panthers finally hang on for a win over FalconsDec 9, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Much to the chagrin of the AFC Pro Bowl team, Cam Newton looked like a big deal Sunday. The Panthers quarterback, who is still getting ripped for his personality, put on a show in a 30-20 win over the Falcons. Newton finished with 287 yards passing and … |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Sam Bradford struggled through much of the game in Buffalo on Sunday. But when it mattered most, the Rams’ offense found a way to get the job done. St. Louis marched down the field on a 14-play, 84-yard drive that culminated with a 13-yard touchdown pas… |
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Browns blow out the ChiefsDec 9, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles scored an 80-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage today in Cleveland, and everything was looking good for Kansas City. That didn’t last long. The Browns then went on to dominate the rest of the game, walking… |
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Another fine coming for Everson GriffenDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As the Vikings hold on to a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen won’t be holding on to the full amount of his future game checks. Griffen, fined this week for a questionable roughing-the-passer call for a hit on Pa… |
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Antonio Cromartie departs with head injuryDec 9, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Jets are trying to hold on in the fourth quarter for their second straight win, but they might have to do it without one of their best defenders. Cornerback Antonio Cromartie has returned to the locker room after getting drilled by teammate Yeremiah… |
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Colts come back on too-easy pick sixDec 9, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Jake Locker just threw perhaps the most ridiculous interception return for a touchdown in the history of professional football, and the Colts are back up 21-20. Locker’s threw a quick hitch from his own end zone, apparently oblivious to Cassius Vaughn r… |
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Giants WR Nicks (knee) will play against SaintsDec 9, 2012
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN.com The New York Giants believe wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, listed as questionable with a knee injury, will play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, a team official told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com With just five carries for seven yards on his 10 plays as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, veteran running back Brandon Jacobs says he is "rotting away" with the team. Jacobs will not have an opportunity to build upon those numbers as he w… |
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Andrew Luck throws two first-half interceptions vs. Titans, now leads the league with 18 picksDec 9, 2012
Doug Farrar, yahoo.com There's no doubt that Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Andrew Luck has his moments -- well, more than just moments -- but the first overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft has been suffering from an alarming case of rookie-itis of late. Coming into Sund… |
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Week 14 late inactivesDec 9, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The early schedule is jam-packed with 10 games going on at the same time. That makes for a light slate of late action and a hard time finding the time to check out who is inactive for the teams playing in those games. Have no fear, all the information y… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is known for running his mouth. The officials on the field in Cincinnati today decided that they heard enough. Ryan walked out onto the field to yell at the officials about what he thought should have been a flag o… |
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Another questionable call in WashingtonDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Ravens led the Redskins by seven, but the margin has been cut to four in the third quarter. With Baltimore driving near midfield, quarterback Joe Flacco lost the ball when he was hit while trying to throw a pass. Washington recovered, and then drov… |
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Vikings winning, despite PonderDec 9, 2012
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Was Tommy Brasher the missing piece all along? The first half with Brasher as the team’s defensive line coach has been a very good one for the Eagles. They shut out the Buccaneers on their way to a 10-0 lead at the break. They’ve sacked Josh Freeman t… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Last week’s Jets-Cardinals game set offensive football back about 60 years. This week’s Jets-Jaguars matchup isn’t quite that bad, but it isn’t going to be the subject of any glowing documentaries on the NFL Network either. The Jaguars lead 3-0 af… |
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You Can Blow Smoke About A Crime Problem, But NFL Players Are Relatively Law-Abiding By A Wide MarginDec 9, 2012
Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com This morning, Jeffri Chadiha wrote a piece for ESPN about the attention that must be paid to the "dirtiest of the NFL's little secrets"—drunken driving, domestic violence and guns: More » |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com You assume the Falcons did some advance scouting for this game. If they did, maybe their players and coaches didn’t read the report. The Panthers are up 16-0 on the Falcons at halftime, in a game the NFC South champions are sleepwalking through. With on… |
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Cowboys' Brent still in custody on $500K bondDec 9, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Josh Brent and Jerry Brown met in college, forming a close, unshakeable bond. Having realized his NFL dream, Brent was trying to help his roommate do the same. |
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Nnamdi Asomugha helped off the field in TampaDec 9, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com There hasn’t been much to talk about other than Eagles injuries at this point in their game with the Buccaneers in Tampa. Tight end Brent Celek is finished for the day after suffering a concussion in the first quarter and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha need… |
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Chargers-Steelers a defensive showcase, sort ofDec 9, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Chargers are up 3-0 after a quarter in Pittsburgh, a quarter which featured not quite 100 yards of combined offense by teams with plenty of issues. The Chargers deactivated three starting offensive linemen, and against the league’s top defense, it s… |
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Kruger’s jersey is riding up, againDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com After he was fined $5,000 for his jersey pulled up being too far on his back last Sunday against the Steelers, Ravens linebacker Paul Kruger said he’ll appeal because, in part, he’d never been warned. He can’t take that position this week. Kruger’… |
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RG3 loses helmet, drawing questionable penaltyDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com A potentially great game is unfolding in Maryland between the Redskins and the Ravens. The home team leads at FedEx Field, 14-7. The latest score capped a drive that was fueled, sort of, by a questionable penalty on Ravens defensive lineman Haloti Ngat… |
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Brent Celek is latest concussed EagleDec 9, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Eagles have already lost their starting quarterback and running back to concussions this year, so they’re experienced with finding out that a key offensive player has a concussion. They’ll put that experience to work on Sunday with tight end Brent… |
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Texans TE Graham (concussion) out vs. PatsDec 9, 2012
Field Yates, ESPN.com Houston Texans tight end Garrett Graham, who practiced on a limited basis this week while recovering from a concussion, has been ruled out for Monday night's showdown with the New England Patriots. |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Maybe it’s an omen. The Panthers won their first coin toss of the year, and thus inspired, drove down the field for an early lead on the Falcons. The Panthers were 0-13 on coin tosses this year (including an overtime), which can perhaps only be explaine… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Free-agent defensive end Anthony Hargrove, appearing with agent Phil Williams, was interviewed on Sunday by James Brown of The NFL Today on CBS. Much of what Hargrove said during the rubber-ball-in-a-small-room conversation was old news, for folks who h… |
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Jim Nantz Should Be Calling This The Battle Of The Beltway: Your NFL Early Games Viewing GuideDec 9, 2012
Sean Newell, deadspin.com Week 14 continues and we've got some great games with playoff implications and plenty of teams just struggling to remain "in the hunt." Let's take a tour around the early afternoon schedule, shall we? More » |
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LIVE: RGIII, Redskins host RavensDec 9, 2012
The Ravens can secure a playoff berth with a win. The 'Skins need one to keep their hopes alive. Robert Griffin III left with an injury, but Kirk Cousins has tied the game. Follow OT here. |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com Brandon Jacobs' first season with the San Francisco 49ers will likely be his last as the the veteran running back took to social media to express his frustration with his playing time this season. "I am on this team rotting away so why would I wann… |
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Sources: Motions could delay Sherman hearingDec 9, 2012
Adam Schefter, ESPN.com Attorneys for Richard Sherman plan to file file motions that could further delay the appeal of the Seattle Seahawks cornerback's four-game suspension for a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs, sources say. |
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Jets make Tebow active, McElroy inactiveDec 9, 2012
Rich Cimini, ESPN.com The New York Jets decided to activate only two quarterbacks Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but in a surprise, the backup is Tim Tebow, not Greg McElroy. |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com According to Albert Breer of the NFL Network, the Baltimore Ravens will not have outside linebacker Terrell Suggs when they face the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Suggs had been listed as "questionable" with a torn right biceps. On the other … |
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Week 14 early inactivesDec 9, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Every week we’ll bring you all the inactives from the early games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information. So check back often to see the full list as it becomes available. Rams at Bills Rams: TE Mike McNeill, WR Danny Amendola, QB … |
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Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com Last week, a friend of Jovan Belcher's told us that "if you review the footage of the Cincinnati game [Belcher] took a few hits to the head directly" and described how, after that game, Belcher "was dazed and was suffering from short term… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com As former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue weighs the evidence in the New Orleans Saints bounty case, it's coming out that the NFL, which handed the case over to Tagliabue to avoid the appearance of impropriety, made a last-ditch settlement offer to the … |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com On Sunday, Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner will serve the first of a four-game suspension for violating the league’s policy regarding anabolic steroids and related substances. And there’s a now chance Browner will be back before fellow starter R… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com According to Heisman Trophy voters, Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein was the third-best player in all of college football this season. But according to the Senior Bowl, Klein isn’t even one of the six best senior quarterbacks. ESPN’s Adam Schefte… |
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Texans rocking the old school letter jacketsDec 9, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com If you see what looks like a really big high school football team in an airport or hotel lobby today, it might be the Houston Texans. Texans nose tackle Shaun Cody had a brainstorm, and the team decided to order up a bunch of letterman jackets. They’re … |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com In his Monday Morning Quarterback column for SI.com a couple of weeks ago, Peter King ranked Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer second on his list of NFL assistants most likely to get looks for head coaching jobs after the season. Zimmer should b… |
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Giants can’t take late-season run for grantedDec 9, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Because they’ve done it in the past, there’s a sense among the Giants that late-season runs are coming. But heading into today’s game against the Saints, they’re also working to make sure they don’t take it for granted. “I think guys know each… |
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Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com Good news! If you can't get enough of those lovable football fans from Green Bay, Wisconsin—the people Drew called "the Trekkies of the NFL. Fat. Slovenly. Unjustifiably arrogant"—you'll have even more of them on your television soon enough. M… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Eagles play two games in the next five days. On Sunday, they’re in Tampa. On Thursday night, they’ll host the Bengals — possibly still on a losing streak so long that the Phillies have won more recently. For the home game against Cincinnati,… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com At one point, the NFL and/or the teams provided no-questions-asked transportation services for players who had too much to drink. Some players resisted the program, fearful that word that they were in places where they perhaps shouldn’t have been doin… |
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Tebow’s return to Jacksonville creates what-ifsDec 9, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com It’s unclear at the moment if Jets quarterback Tim Tebow will even be in uniform today in Jacksonville. But that doesn’t stop many Jaguars fans from wondering what might have been if the local team had drafted the local quarterback in 2010. After star… |
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Fletcher, Hall, Williams good to go for RedskinsDec 9, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Redskins linebacker London Fletcher’s streak will live another week. Fletcher, who was listed as questionable with an ankle injury, will play today and extend his streak of consecutive games played to 237. That’s the word from Redskins coach Mike Shan… |
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Sunday morning one-linersDec 9, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Bills RB C.J. Spiller has a starry group of admirers. It looks like a tough matchup for the Dolphins offense this week. Former Patriots WR Troy Brown isn’t a big fan of current Patriots WR Brandon Lloyd. The Jets defense feels a lot better about itself … |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com When it comes to the possible elimination of kickoffs, there’s currently only one idea: Greg Schiano’s proposal to give the team that otherwise would be kicking off possession at its own 30, with the down-and-distance set to fourth-and-15. Both Comm… |
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Michael Turner is expected to playDec 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The potential emergence of Jacquizz Rodgers as the go-to back in Atlanta will be delayed. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Falcons running back Michael Turner will play on Sunday in Carolina, despite an elbow injury that had him listed as questionable. Turner… |
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Dustin Keller downgraded to outDec 9, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Jets have been toying with the idea of dressing all three of the players listed on their roster as quarterbacks, something that’s a bit easier now that they won’t have to use a roster spot on Dustin Keller. Keller was listed as doubtful on Friday … |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com When the Dallas Cowboys, who are still processing the fact that one of their teammates has died while riding in a car with another teammate, take the field at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday in Cincinnati, the Bengals will conduct a moment of silence, acco… |
