Broncos' Miller fined $25,000 for hit on FreemanNEW YORK (AP) -- Denver Broncos defensive end Von Miller was fined $25,000 by the NFL on Friday for his hit below the knee of Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman last week. |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Cornerback Tramon Williams is the latest member of the Packers to get hit with a hefty fine for a hit during a game. The NFL has confirmed that Williams has been fined $21,000 for a hit on Vikings running back Toby Gerhart that was deemed unnecessary ro… |
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Bears' Urlacher fined $21,000 for horse-collarDec 7, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher was fined $21,000 by the NFL for a horse-collar tackle on Seattle's Leon Washington, his second fine in two weeks. |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has taken some criticism for his play on the Colts’ game winning touchdown in Detroit on Sunday, but Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham says he doesn’t know where that criticism is coming from. Asked ab… |
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Calvin Johnson may not yet belong among the great wide receivers in NFL history. But by creeping up on Jerry Rice's receiving record, Johnson is getting close, writes Michael Rosenberg. |
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Bears' Jennings out, Hester probable vs. VikesDec 7, 2012
Jeff Dickerson, ESPN.com The Chicago Bears ruled cornerback Tim Jennings (shoulder) out, but wide receivers Alshon Jeffery and Devin Hester are expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. |
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NFC North Friday injury reportDec 7, 2012
Let's get inside the Friday injury report in the NFC North: Chicago Bears: Cornerback Tim Jennings (shoulder) was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, joining linebacker Brian Urlacher (hamstring) and receiver Earl Bennett (concussi… |
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Quirks of the Game: The Roster ChallengeDec 7, 2012
Stuart Miller, nytimes.com When an N.F.L. player is injured, teams looking to fill a roster spot have to look to the practice squad or to someone sitting at home waiting for a call. Are bigger rosters the answer? |
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Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com It's well past time for Lions fans to start looking ahead to 2013. With injuries, ineffectiveness, dirty play, and Titus Young just fucking up everywhere, it hasn't been a season to remember in Detroit. So here's to future sucess! This holiday season, b… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The release of the Friday injury report was a good news/bad news situation for the Bears. The good news is that it looks like they’ll have wide receivers Devin Hester and Alshon Jeffery back in the lineup. Both players are listed as probable for Sunday … |
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Jordy Nelson ruled outDec 7, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Packers will be down a receiver on Sunday against the Lions. Wide receiver Jordy Nelson has been ruled out for the contest with the hamstring injury he suffered in last Sunday’s victory over the the Vikings. Nelson previously hurt the hamstring earl… |
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The Redskins' option offense is giving opponents fits behind the play-action scheme of RGIII. Now the Ravens will be tasked with stifling Washington's well-oiled attack, says Peter King. |
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Final Word: NFC NorthDec 7, 2012
Five nuggets of knowledge on Week 14: Recent dominance: The Chicago Bears have won six consecutive games against the Minnesota Vikings, their last loss coming in 2009 when Brett Favre was the Vikings' quarterback. There might be some mild animosity dire… |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers Green Bay has won 21 of its last 24 meetings with the Lions, including 12 of the 13 meetings since Mike McCarthy was named the Packers' head coach. Detroit has not won at Lambeau Field since Dec. 15, 1991, two weeks af… |
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Putting a bow on Percy Harvin's seasonDec 7, 2012
Plenty of virtual ink was spent this week trying to figure out the "real reason" why Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin was placed on injured reserve this week. It was difficult to believe that a sprained ankle could ultimately cost a pla… |
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NFC North Week 14 programming noteDec 7, 2012
If all goes well here in Week 14, I'll cover two NFC North teams live, watch another two on national television and not have to worry about a bizarre settling of December fog on Monday. Yep. I'll be at the Metrodome for the Chicago Bears' annual visit t… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh made some great plays on Sunday against the Colts, sacking Andrew Luck once, hitting Luck as he was passing five times, and tackling Colts running backs behind the line of scrimmage twice. But he’s taking some critic… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway now says he regrets saying fans should get “super, duper drunk” on Sunday. Greenway, who has taken some criticism for saying he wanted to hear the home fans drunk, loud and raucous for Sunday’s game against the Bears… |
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BBAO: Nick Roach on the spotDec 7, 2012
We're Black and Blue All Over: There has been plenty of fretting this week about the future of Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher, but not much attention on the man who will replace him for the next few weeks. Nick Roach is making a similar … |
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