National Football League News and Rumors
Ray Lewis, Lardarius Webb headline Week 6′s injury roundupBrian McIntyre, yahoo.com No team came out of Sunday's action with more serious injuries than the Baltimore Ravens, who lost two key starters, possibly for the remainder of the 2012 season. First to go down was cornerback Lardarius Webb, who ESPN's Adam Schefter reports did suff… |
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Revival for Giants' Pass RushOct 14, 2012
Sam Borden, nytimes.com With the Giants facing important divisional games against Washington and Dallas the next two weeks, is the pass rush finally back to the dominant presence it has been for much of the past few seasons? |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Yeah, that stuff Aaron Rodgers was saying the other day about his own play not being up to par? Never mind. Rodgers was back to MVP Rodgers, and he dragged the Packers back to looking like champions along with him. He was laser-sharp while carving up th… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com A man from Elk Grove, Calif. was stabbed as he was walking to Candlestick Park to watch today's game between the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants. The 27-year-old man was walking to the stadium with five friends when he was stopped by two men at … |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com After days of scattered rumors that Chiefs G.M. Scott Pioli could get a contract extension, Jason La Canfora of CBS reported on Sunday that Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has offered a two-year extension to Pioli, and that a deal has been delayed by haggling o… |
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Jay Busbee, yahoo.com So you think the life of an NFL journalist is all free tickets and sumptuous press-room buffets, do ya? Well, it is, but every so often you've got to deal with the unexpected ... like a football to the face while you're on live TV. [Also: Is this the wi… |
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Bills snap Cards' 8-game home run with FG in OTOct 14, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Jairus Byrd's second interception of the game set up Rian Lindell's 25-yard field goal 3:50 into overtime that gave the Buffalo Bills a 19-16 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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Packers running short at LB: Smith doubtfulOct 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The backup to the backup is now on the field for the Packers. Inside linebacker D.J. Smith left the game with a right knee injury and is doubtful to return. He was replacing Desmond Bishop, who was lost for the year to a hamstring injury before the star… |
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Larry Fitzgerald joins Randy Moss as only receivers ever to top 10,000 yards under age 30Oct 14, 2012
Jay Busbee, yahoo.com The Arizona Cardinals' 19-16 overtime loss to Buffalo on Sunday afternoon was a horror show of misfires and missed opportunities. But there was at least one minor highlight: Cardinals all-everything receiver Larry Fitzgerald caught six passes for 93 yar… |
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Nick Perry questionable; Tim Jamison outOct 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Packers outside linebacker Nick Perry went down with a knee injury, and is questionable to return. He’s part of a defense that’s hitting Texans quarterback Matt Schaub more than he’s used to being hit, as the Packers have raced to a 14-7 lead. The i… |
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Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com At 7:10 p.m. ET, three games had game-changing plays. Robert Griffin III ran 76 yards to clinch the win for the Washington Redskins, Russell Wilson hit Sidney Rice for a touchdown to put the Seattle Seahawks ahead of the New England Patriots, and Jay Fe… |
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With offense and defense in sync, Pete Carroll successfully sets his new Seahawks to dissolve old memoriesOct 14, 2012
Doug Farrar, yahoo.com <br /> SEATTLE -- It's not something Pete Carroll talks about unless he's asked, but the weight of it still remains. After the 1999 season, the New England Patriots fired Carroll after three years and a 27-21 record… |
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Frank Schwab, yahoo.com There are many times defensive players in the NFL are literally put in no-win situations because of the rules that protect offensive players. When Indianapolis' Andrew Luck threw an interception to New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie, Jets lineba… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com One of the biggest plays of the Ravens’ 31-29 win over the Cowboys was a failed pass to Dez Bryant on a two-point conversion attempt with 36 seconds left to play. The pass was right on target from Tony Romo, but it went through Bryant’s hands and fell… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Ravens won’t know for sure until an MRI in the morning, but the news doesn’t appear to be good on the status of linebacker Ray Lewis. According to FoxSports’ Jay Glazer, doctors don’t think Lewis has a complete tear of his triceps, but it migh… |
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Tebow Plays His Part on Fake PuntOct 14, 2012
Ben Shpigel, nytimes.com Did the Jets' comprehensive performance Sunday inspire enough confidence that they can win next week in New England? |
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Sean Newell, deadspin.com Brandon Weeden is 29 years old. Which makes him old for a rookie first-round draft pick, but not old for a human being. 129 years is exactly 100 years older than Brandon Weeden is and that is old for a human being, rookie first-round draft pick or other… |
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Reviewing Week 6 in the N.F.L.Oct 14, 2012
The New York Times, nytimes.com Jacoby Jones tied an N.F.L. record with a 108-yard kickoff return in the Ravens' 31-29 victory over the Cowboys. |
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Giants harass Smith into 3 INTs, roll over 49ersOct 14, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Antrel Rolle intercepted two passes by Alex Smith, Prince Amukamara picked off another and the Giants shut down San Francisco in a 26-3 victory over the 49ers on Sunday in a rematch of last season's NFC championship game. |
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Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com Before this Sunday, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan threw just three interceptions, fewer than Aaron Rodgers or Eli Manning. The Oakland Raiders had zero interceptions, ranking them last in the league along with the Detroit Lions. But during the F… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com When the internal appeals panel issued its final ruling regarding the question of whether Commissioner Roger Goodell stayed within his lane of jurisdiction under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the reasoning arguably created a minefield for the Com… |
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Frank Schwab, yahoo.com Somehow, the Giants were significant underdogs at San Francisco. We all should have known better. The Giants are masterful at this. Just when it looks like the Giants are slipping into mediocrity and everyone falls in love with the new hot team, they ri… |
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Here's where we're putting the GIFs of the week, from Wes Welker getting housed to Robert Griffin III looking super human. More » |
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Kolb has a rib injuryOct 14, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb exited Sunday’s overtime loss to the Bills with an injury. Which gave Week One starter John Skelton a chance to reclaim his job. Skelton failed. He completed only two of 10 passes for 45 yards, and an interception in o… |
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Griffin helps Redskins end 8-game skid at homeOct 14, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Robert Griffin III ran for 138 yards and two touchdowns, including a 76-yard scamper with 2:43 to play, and the Washington Redskins snapped an eight-game home losing streak Sunday with a 38-26 win over the Minnesota Vikings. |
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Seahawks score final 14 points, shock PatriotsOct 14, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Russell Wilson found Sidney Rice behind the secondary for a 46-yard touchdown with 1:18 remaining, and the Seattle Seahawks rallied for 14 points in the final 7:31 to stun the New England Patriots 24-23 on Sunday. |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Among the various regrets and lamentations arising from the 10-point lead that the Eagles blew in the fourth quarter against the Lions is the fact that rookie defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, a first-round draft pick, was ejected from the game for throwin… |
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Packers will be without Raji against TexansOct 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Packers will be without starting nose tackle B.J. Raji (ankle) and wide receiver Greg Jennings (groin) tonight against the Texans. The Packers will have Jermichael Finley up tonight, though he’s been bothered by a shoulder problem. Also inactive for… |
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Monday's Matchup: Broncos (2-3) at Chargers (3-2)Oct 14, 2012
Benjamin Hoffman, nytimes.com The Chargers can control this game if Ryan Mathews can take the solid work he has been doing in 10 to 14 carries a game, and apply it to a 20-plus-carry effort. |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, blowing a 10-point lead in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter to lose 26-23. It was the Eagles' third loss in four games, dropping them to 3-3 on the season. Contributing to the loss… |
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Lindell's OT FG helps Bills stun CardsOct 14, 2012
It wasn't easy, but the Cardinals will take it. Jay Feely, after kicking a 61-yard field goal to tie the game, added a xx-yarder with x:xx left in overtime as Arizona got past Buffalo. |
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RG3 does it again, finally gets Redskins a home winOct 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Vikings proved they were mortal, Robert Griffin III proved he had no complications from last week’s concussion, and the Redskins proved they could win at home. An early interception was nearly the only mistake Griffin made, leading the Redskins to a… |
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Giants make a statement in San FranciscoOct 14, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The Giants said heading into this week’s game against the 49ers that they didn’t think they were getting enough respect. After what they did to the 49ers on Sunday, everyone has to respect the Giants as contenders to repeat as Super Bowl champions. Th… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com On Friday, the four players suspended by Commissioner Roger Goodell for involvement in the bounty program filed an appeal with Commissioner Roger Goodell. On Monday, they’ll file paperwork with someone they regard as slightly more impartial. Per a sou… |
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Falcons improve to 6-0 on Bryant's 55-yard FGOct 14, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Matt Bryant kicked his second game-winning field goal in three weeks, a 55-yarder with 1 second remaining, and the Atlanta Falcons remained unbeaten with a sloppy 23-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Kevin Kolb’s run as the Cardinals quarterback started this season when he replaced an injured John Skelton and led the team to a season-opening win with a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Seahawks. It’s fitting, then, that Skelton got … |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com We knew that the Washington Redskins' offense could be pretty high-flying with Robert Griffin III at the controls, but this was ridiculous. Late in the second quarter of their game against the Minnesota Vikings, the 'Skins did something pretty rare -- t… |
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Lions rally in 4th, then stun Eagles in OTOct 14, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Jason Hanson kicked a 45-yard field goal in overtime, and the Detroit Lions rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 26-23 on Sunday. |
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Mjd, yahoo.com Cheerful and full of light one minute, and racked with depression, memory loss and confusion the next. That was Junior Seau in the months leading up to his suicide, according to a haunting portrait of Seau painted by Jill Leiber Steeg in Sunday's San Di… |
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DeMarco Murray to have MRI on foot MondayOct 14, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Cowboys finally got their running game in gear with 227 yards against the Ravens on Sunday, but the good feelings generated by that productivity is tempered by a couple of things. The first is that the Cowboys weren’t able to avoid enough mistakes t… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The Browns finally earned their first win on Sunday against the Bengals, but running back Trent Richardson didn’t have much to do with it. Richardson had 14 carries for 37 yards before leaving with a rib injury that was too painful for him to continue. … |
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RG3 recovers from slow start, puts Skins up at halfOct 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com After an early interception, Robert Griffin III has the Redskins back on track, and leading the Vikings 17-9 at halftime. Griffin led the Redskins on an 11-play, 90-yard drive which was capped by an Alfred Morris touchdown run. Then after a Lorenzo Alex… |
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Ravens withstand late rally from CowboysOct 14, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Jacoby Jones tied an NFL record with a 108-yard kickoff return, and the Baltimore Ravens held on to beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-29 on Sunday for their 14th straight regular-season home win. |
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Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com Darrelle Revis can't help the New York Jets on the football field. Since he tore his ACL on Sept. 23, the All-Pro cornerback has been on injured reserve and unable to suit up. But that doesn't mean he's not going to help his team. He was spotted in the … |
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Jay Busbee, yahoo.com Atlanta's Matt Ryan spent most of the first half of Sunday's game against Oakland throwing the ball right into the hands of Raider defenders. So it was singularly appropriate that even though he started getting his feet under him, he still couldn't help… |
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Lots of defense during first half in the desertOct 14, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Bills spent the last two weeks giving up 97 points to the Patriots and 49ers, so it was fair to wonder how they’d hold up against the Cardinals this Sunday. Even without Beanie Wells, Ryan Williams or much of an offensive line, the Cardinals present… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com This season, Jets running back Shonn Greene had 217 rushing yards through five games combined. On Sunday against the Colts, Greene churned up 161 yards on 32 carries, including three touchdowns. It’s not a bad way to grab attention in his contract yea… |
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Vikings lead Redskins 9-3 in field goal battleOct 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Vikings are doing what they do, Robert Griffin III isn’t, and Blair Walsh leads Kai Forbath 9-3. After suffering a concussion last week, Griffin has thrown an interception and has only rushed once. But he just led the Redskins on a 13-play drive tha… |
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Frank Schwab, yahoo.com The Falcons probably can't keep doing this and go to a Super Bowl. They probably should have lost to Carolina two weeks ago at home. They really seemed like they were going to lose to Oakland at home on Sunday. But Atlanta is living a charmed life durin… |
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Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com The Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a crazy, crazy turnover touchdown during their 38-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Early in the fourth quarter, Tampa Bay punter Michael Koenen was attempting to punt from the Buccaneers' six-yard line. He was block… |
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Tannehill throws 2 TDs, Dolphins hold off RamsOct 14, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Ryan Tannehill threw two touchdown passes, and the Miami Dolphins withstood a late rally by the St. Louis Rams to win 17-14 Sunday. |
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Browns snap 11-game skid, beat rival BengalsOct 14, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Rookie Brandon Weeden threw two touchdown passes and the Cleveland Browns snapped an 11-game losing streak that dated to last season, beating the Cincinnati Bengals 34-24 Sunday. |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com Yes, Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden has heard all the AARP jokes, but on Sunday, the oldest rookie quarterback to be a serious starter was able to shut all the comedians up. The former baseball star, who came to college football late as a r… |
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Jay Busbee, yahoo.com Off weekends can be trouble in the NFL. Without a game to play on Sunday, the Steelers' Alameda Ta'amu, a rookie defensive lineman, got himself into a whole mess of trouble with Pittsburgh police early Sunday morning. Ta'amu began the public-relations n… |
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Ravens hold on late to win 15th straight at homeOct 14, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Ravens beat the Cowboys 31-29 on Sunday to improve to 5-1 and extend their winning streak at home to 15 games, but it wasn’t without some serious tension at the end. The Cowboys cut the lead down to two with a touchdown pass to Dez Bryant with 32 se… |
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Overtime in PhiladelphiaOct 14, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The Lions’ m.o. is to start slowly and then turn it on late. They’ve done it again today in Philadelphia. In a game that it looked like the Lions were going to throw away with penalties, Detroit has now forced overtime by scoring 17 points in the four… |
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The Jets running game shows up in a big wayOct 14, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Jets defense has been torn apart by opposing running games the last two weeks, but they put that string to an end against the Colts on Sunday. And the Colts defense got to feel what the Jets defense felt against the 49ers and Texans. The Jets rolled… |
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Dolphins somehow beat Rams, improve to 3-3Oct 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Dolphins just beat the Rams 17-14, and having watched it, it’s still hard to understand why. The Rams outgained the Dolphins 462-192, and had three replay calls go their way, but still couldn’t make it matter. Sam Bradford benefitted from an accur… |
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Falcons pull out late win over RaidersOct 14, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com In a game that was far closer than it should have been, the Atlanta Falcons moved to 6-0 with a 23-20 win over the Raiders. Kicker Matt Bryant made a 55-yard field goal with one second left, in response to a late drive from the Raiders to tie the game a… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Buccaneers improved to 2-3 with a convincing 38-10 victory over the Chiefs. But since the combined records of the two teams they beat (along with the Panthers) is 2-9, it’s hard to know if they’re any good themselves or not. The Bucs dominated thi… |
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If You're Going To San Francisco, Be Sure To Put Some Cilantro In Your Salsa: Your NFL Late Games Viewing GuideOct 14, 2012
Sean Newell, deadspin.com Hey it's time for Game one of the Joe Buck doubleheader. Let's dive right in! Check out our de facto open thread here. More » |
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Brady, Pats leading Seahawks in rainOct 14, 2012
The Patriots have control against the Seahawks, but Seattle isn't letting up on a drenched day in the Pacific Northwest. Can New England turn on its potent offense? Follow all the action. |
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Browns close in on first win of seasonOct 14, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com With new owner Jimmy Haslam expected to be approved by the league this week, the Browns are close to winning one last game for Randy Lerner. After trailing 14-7 at halftime, the Browns had outscored the Bengals 27-3 in the second half, taking a 34-17 le… |
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Samuel pick-six turns things around in AtlantaOct 14, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com With the game knotted at 13 and the Raiders driving for a go-ahead score late, Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel did what he failed to do in crunch time of Super Bowl XLII. Samuel held onto the ball. More specifically, he jumped a route and ran 79 yards,… |
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Patriots TE Hernandez active vs. SeahawksOct 14, 2012
ESPNBoston.com, ESPN.com New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who has been out since Week 2 with an ankle sprain, is on the team's active roster for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. |
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Giants WR Nicks active, will start against NinersOct 14, 2012
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN.com New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is active and will play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. |
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Browns take the leadOct 14, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Browns could be closing to winning their first time in 12 games and, more importantly, their first time this year. It’s 20-14 early in the fourth quarter, after a one-yard touchdown run from running back Montario Hardesty. The Browns have now scored… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Both the Redskins and Vikings are down a receiver on Sunday. Pierre Garçon is inactive for the Redskins after he experienced renewed pain in his foot late in the week. Coach Mike Shanahan indicated Garçon’s status would be contingent on his ability to… |
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Week Six late inactivesOct 14, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com With four games kicking off in the late slots around the league, it can be tough to keep apprised of who will and won’t be in the lineup while also watching the early games. We’ve got you covered, so just scroll down to see all the guys who won’t be… |
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Bucs with a burst, lead 21-3 early in thirdOct 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Buccaneers have blown this one open against the Chiefs, such that it is an achievement. They opened the third quarter with a four-play, 80-yard touchdown drive and followed with a (wait for it) Chiefs turnover (21 and counting) for another score, an… |
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Bucs up 7-3 over lifeless ChiefsOct 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Games often come down to one play. Which is good news for the Buccaneers, since they made the one play in their game against the Chiefs. An acrobatic 62-yard touchdown catch-and-run from Mike Williams will probably be the only highlight that’s shown fro… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Ravens haven’t been able to stop the run at all in Baltimore on Sunday, but it hasn’t stopped them from taking a 17-10 lead into halftime. The Cowboys have run for 121 yards on 17 carries, but Tony Romo was picked off by Cary Williams on the Raven… |
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Dolphins up 10-6 at half, thanks to Shanks-a-tronOct 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com OK, so we’re not really going to call Rams rookie kicker Greg Zuerlein Shanks-a-tron. Unless, of course, this streak lasts as long as the other one. Zuerlein missed his second straight field goal just before half, and the Dolphins lead the Rams 10-6. Th… |
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Jets run their way to a 21-6 halftime leadOct 14, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Jets like to talk about themselves as a team that runs the ball well, but the results haven’t lived up to the boasts this season. That would make Sunday the exception to the rule or the start of a bright new future for their run game. The Jets have … |
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Sean Newell, deadspin.com Joe Buck is a lot of things, but lazy does not appear to be one of them. He will work both the San Francisco 49ers-New York Giants game at 4:25 p.m. and the San Francisco Giants-St. Louis Cardinals game at 8:15 p.m. (both times eastern). More » |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The NFL’s injury-reporting rules apply not only before a given game but also during it. If the Redskins didn’t know that, they soon will. Jay Glazer of FOX Sports reports that the Redskins are facing a “hefty fine” for their failure to disclose … |
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Greg Zuerlein finally misses a kickOct 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Legatron is human. Rams rookie kicker Greg Zuerlein finally missed a field goal, missing a 52-yarder wide left in the second quarter. He was a perfect 15-of-15 prior to the miss. According to the NFL, that’s one short of the record streak to begin a ca… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As mentioned earlier in the day, Jimmy Haslam possibly will hold simultaneous ownership interests in the Browns and the Steelers. A separate source tells PFT that Haslam will have roughly 12-18 months to transfer his 12.5-percent stake in the Steelers t… |
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Five throws, two picks for Matt RyanOct 14, 2012
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New QB, same results for ChiefsOct 14, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Chiefs had a chance to take their first lead in regulation of the year, but it ended up in the Chiefsiest way possible. Brady Quinn, playing for an injured Matt Cassel, was just intercepted in the red zone to kill a scoring chance, for the Chiefs’ l… |
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Bengals take early lead in ClevelandOct 14, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The factory of sadness is moving toward churning out another dose of disappointment. With the Browns riding a franchise-record-tying 11-game losing streak, the effort to avoid moving the mark to an all-time high (or low) of 12 has gotten complicated ear… |
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Sean Newell, deadspin.com There are a several weirdly intriguing games this week. Cowboys-Ravens seems like to could be interesting. Why, I don't know. It just does. Same for the Lions and Eagles. And who could forget Kansas City and Tampa Ba—false alarm on that one. Sorry, guys… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com The Washington Redskins' time in the NFL's doghouse doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon. Earlier this year, the Redskins were docked a total of $36 million in salary cap space for alleged violations of the NFL's unofficial cap during the uncapped o… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Raiders will have wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey for the first time since he suffered a concussion in Week Three against the Steelers. Heyward-Bey sat out Week Four and the Raiders were on a bye last week, giving Heyward-Bey a little more time to… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com With the Vikings short-timers in the Metrodome anyway, they’re taking one of their home games overseas next year. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Vikings would play a home game in London next September. The Vikings will still play next season in the… |
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DeSean Jackson could be returning punts todayOct 14, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Eagles got a lot of questions this week about putting DeSean Jackson back into the punt returner role after rookie Damaris Johnson failed to find much success this season. Jackson said he was ready to do whatever the team asked of him and special te… |
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Browns sans starters Fujita, Rubin vs. BengalsOct 14, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Browns starting linebacker Scott Fujita and defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin will not play against Cincinnati because of injuries. |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com With Matt Cassel sidelined by a concussion, the Kansas City Chiefs will start Brady Quinn against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Quinn will be making his first NFL start since a Dec. 20, 2009 game against the Chiefs where he passed for 66 yards and… |
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Week Six early inactivesOct 14, 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. Raiders at Falcons Raiders: T Khalif Barnes, CB Shawntae Spe… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The hit by Jets guard Matt Slauson on Texans linebacker Brian Cushing is expected to spark a debate in the offseason regarding further restrictions on the use of cut blocks in the NFL. A source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that Slauson’s hi… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Randy Moss may not be making much of an impact on the stat sheet, and in the past that was a recipe for disaster. But that doesn’t mean he’s crabby. Moss told Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com he was having a blast with the 49ers, primarily because it wa… |
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Michael Vick’s contract gives the Eagles an outOct 14, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com We’ve noted a few times this season that Michael Vick’s days in Philadelphia could be numbered. The exact number of days Vick has left with the Eagles may turn out to be three days after the Super Bowl. Vick’s contract calls for him to make $16 mill… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com Week 6 is about the time that teams start to look like who they really are, unless they're the New York Giants. This week features an interesting slate of games, a few big-time battles, and a couple of snoozers that may leave you looking for that honey-… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Lions safety Louis Delmas will be good to go today, barring any setbacks in pregame warmups. A league source tells PFT that Delmas is expected to play, although the final decision won’t be made until game time. Delmas has missed the entire season with a… |
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The Chiefs have QB issues, and that could lead to a big day for Jamaal Charles and his owners, writes Will Carroll. Plus, the latest on the Patriots tight ends and more injury updates. |
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Talib filed, then withdrew, appeal to suspensionOct 14, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As the Bucs deal with the sudden disappearance of cornerback Aqib Talib from a roster that is trying to dig out of an early-season 1-3 hole, we’ve got a couple of additional nuggets regarding the manner in which the four-game suspension for Adderall cam… |
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Sunday morning one-linersOct 14, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Bills could use the morale boost provided by a victory. All is well with the Dolphins front seven so far this season. Patriots RB Shane Vereen has a lot in common with Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch. The importance of CB Antonio Cromartie to the Jets de… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The Jaguars traded up to the fifth pick in this year’s NFL draft to select receiver Justin Blackmon, and so far Blackmon hasn’t shown Top 5 draft pick ability: Blackmon has just 13 catches for 119 yards and no touchdowns through five games. But Jaguar… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Packers and tight end Jermichael Finley avoided a potentially contentious franchise-tag fight regarding Finley’ classification with a two-year contract that pays the player well — but also gives him an incentive to step up his game to a higher lev… |
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Torrey Smith sees every season as Super Bowl or bustOct 14, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com If you’re not watching Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports Network at 5:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday, you’re in a continuously-shrinking group. In our second month, folks are watching the show — and a surprising number are enjoying it, despite … |
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Report: Robert Griffin III will startOct 14, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com We’ve been expecting to see Robert Griffin III at quarterback for the Redskins on Sunday since the rookie was able to practice without setbacks all three days this week. The league’s concussion protocols demand that Griffin pass multiple cognitive tes… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com With the proliferation of pink throughout the NFL uniforms and sidelines during October, the month that promotes breast cancer awareness, plenty of pink NFL gear is available to be purchased by the paying customers. In response to an article that claims… |
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Source: Griffin will start despite concussionOct 14, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is active for Washington's game against Minnesota, a week after getting a concussion, but receiver Pierre Garcon is out with a sore right foot. |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The statistics of the Bills’ defense over the last two weeks have been shockingly bad: In last week’s loss to the 49ers, they gave up 45 points and 621 yards. In the loss two weeks ago to the Patriots, the Bills gave up 52 points and 580 yards. Those … |
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Edelman, Hightower ruled out for the PatriotsOct 14, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com On the eve of a challenging game against the Seahawks in Seattle, the Patriots scratched a key player on each side of the ball. According to Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com, the Pats have ruled out receiver Julian Edelman and linebacker Dont’a Hightower. H… |
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The Shutdown Corner Interview: Drew Brees, Part 2Oct 14, 2012
Doug Farrar, yahoo.com Drew Brees has been through a lot in his NFL career, but nothing could have prepared him for a 2012 season in which he would lose his head coach, general manager, and two defensive teammates to an NFL suspension process that many people still question. … |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Cowboys have two punters on their roster. Both of them are hurt. But one is healthy enough to play on Sunday. Calvin Watkins of ESPNDallas.com reports that Chris Jones will be able to kick against Baltimore despite a knee injury. Per Watkins, the … |
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Browns hope to end 11-game losing streakOct 14, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Lost in the Browns’ 0-5 start is the fact that the Browns five straight losses to start the 2012 season coupled with six straight losses to end the 2011 season means that the Browns have now lost 11 in a row. It ties a franchise record for consecutive l… |
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Jay Busbee, yahoo.com It's time for Week 6, and that means it's time for a little gameday chat. Turn on the TV, flip open the laptop (or the cell phone, or the tablet) and join us here as we run through the afternoon games' action. We'll bring in your comments, too, so have … |
