As playoff race heats up, Giants stay ahead of Redskins, CowboysMichael 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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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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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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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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Wrap-up: Giants 52, Saints 27Dec 9, 2012
Thoughts on the New Orleans Saints’ 52-27 loss to the New York Giants on Sunday at MetLife Stadium: What it means: That dream scenario of the Saints making the playoffs after an 0-4 start and all that off-field turmoil probably can be forgotten. The Sai… |
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Are they the same old Atlanta Falcons?Dec 9, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Atlanta Falcons were in playoff form Sunday. Unfortunately for them, we’re talking about the kind of postseason form they’ve shown throughout Mike Smith’s tenure as coach. The team with the best record in the NFC came out flat… |
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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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Panthers score some points for RiveraDec 9, 2012
What happened Sunday should make Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson think long and hard. What happened Sunday just might save coach Ron Rivera’s job. The Panthers played their best game of the year, defeating the Atlanta Falcons, 30-20, at Bank of… |
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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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Foles' heroics help Eagles snap 8-game skidDec 9, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Nick Foles threw a pair of touchdown passes in the final four minutes, including a 1-yarder to Jeremy Maclin with no time remaining Sunday as Philadelphia rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-21 and end an eight-game losing streak. |
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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 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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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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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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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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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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Rapid Reaction: Panthers 30, Falcons 20Dec 9, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Thoughts on the Carolina Panthers’ 30-20 victory against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday: What it means: Maybe players from other teams and media members have been right when they’ve said the Falcons aren’… |
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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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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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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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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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Panthers extend lead to 30-13 in second halfDec 9, 2012
From staff reports (), charlotteobserver.com The Falcons tack on a score at the end, but the Panthers hang onto their early lead and win 30-20.Click to Continue » |
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Countdown Live: Saints-GiantsDec 9, 2012
Join our ESPN.com NFL experts as they break down the NFC showdown between the New Orleans Saints and the New York Giants. Contribute your thoughts and questions beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET. See you there. Countdown Live: Saints-Giants |
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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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William Moore out for FalconsDec 9, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore will miss Sunday’s game due to a hamstring injury. Chris Hope is expected to start in his place. The other inactives for the Falcons are quarterback Dominique Davis, receiver Tim Toone, offe… |
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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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Panthers without four startersDec 9, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers will be without four starters Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Running back Jonathan Stewart, receiver Brandon LaFell, defensive tackle Dwan Edwards and linebacker James Anderson all are inactive due to injuri… |
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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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