Mark Sanchez along for the ride as he doesn't make or break NY Jets in win over Jacksonville JaguarsMarc 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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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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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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Kaepernick, 49ers score late, finish scrappy Dolphins |
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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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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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Four things we learned about the AFC EastDec 9, 2012
The AFC East blog will be in Foxborough, Mass., in Week 14 for the huge game between the Houston Texans and New England Patriots on "Monday Night Football." The other three AFC East teams were in action Sunday. Here are some things we learned … |
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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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Wrap-up: 49ers 27, Dolphins 13Dec 9, 2012
Here are some thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers' 27-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins: What it means: The Dolphins lost their fifth game in six weeks and fall to 5-8 on the season. Similar to the Buffalo Bills' loss Sunday, this game ends any realist… |
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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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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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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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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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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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Rapid Reaction: Jets 17, Jaguars 10Dec 9, 2012
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- After a brutal first half, the Jets came to life against the woeful Jaguars, grounding and pounding their way to a 17-10 win Sunday at EverBank Field. The Jets rushed for 167 yards and the defense dominated on third down for the se… |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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