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Seahawks: How I See It: NFC West Stock Watch
Original at ESPN
• 4 hours ago
on Thursday night for Singletary's words of support to resonate with fans. Mora 3. Jim Mora, Seahawks coach. Seattle's performance in falling behind the Lions by 17 points at home suggested Mora's...
Chiefs: Johnson tells radio show he'd like to return to Chiefs someday
Original at Kansas City Star
• 8 hours ago
In his first public comments since a series of Twitter posts began a career-changing mess, Larry Johnson told a syndicated radio show Tuesday that he didn't want out of Kansas City but that he thought it was time to move on from the Chiefs.
Vikings: Vikings Extend Sellout Streak To 3 More Games
Original at WCCO
• 11 hours ago
The next three Minnesota Vikings home games are assured to be televised locally.
Eagles: Tony Romo Is All Grown Up
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, Nov 9
By Mike Carley The collective breath let out in relief by thousands upon thousands of Cowboys faithful, after the Cowboys' thrilling 20-16 win versus the hated Philadelphia Eagles Friday night, affected weather patterns as far east as Turkmenistan.
Cardinals: Green Bay and Chicago Are in Trouble, Time to Flip those NFC North Panic Switches
Original at The Big Lead
• Mon, Nov 9
By Cap Rooney Remember back before the NFL season began when the NFC North was supposed to be a three-way “battle” between the Vikings, Packers and Bears? After yesterday’s events - the Packers falling to previously winless Tampa Bay and the Bears getting annihilated by Arizona - that kind of talk se...
Eagles: Cowboys Ground Eagles, Take First Place in NFC East
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, Nov 9
By Derek Major The Dallas Cowboys went into the stadium where their 2008-09 season ended so horribly and were able to quiet those demons and the Philadelphia fans, as they beat the Eagles 20-16 to take sole possession of first place in the NFC East.
Falcons: NFL to review sideline melee with Hall, Falcons
Original at Atlanta Journal Constitution
• Mon, Nov 9
By dledbetter@ajc.com FLOWERY BRANCH – The sideline melee that occurred on Sunday in the Falcons game against the Washington Redskins will be reviewed by the National Football League office.
Patriots: The Patriots minds gear up for Peyton Manning: “I don’t think it’s time to start putting in a new defense.”Original at bostonherald.com
• Mon, Nov 9
By Ian Rapoport “It’s hard enough trying to stop him the way it is,” coach Bill Belichick said. “It’s even worse when you tell him, ‘Well, here’s what we’re gonna do, what do want to do about it?’ They’ll have something they can do about it. You don’t want to put yourself in that position any more than you have to....
Michael Vick: Players on Vick
Original at blogs.buffalobills.com
• Mon, Nov 9
By Chris Brown A handful of players were asked about Michael Vick potentially coming to the Bills in the wake of Tony Dungy’s comments on NBC’s Football Night in America that Buffalo is a “dark horse” destination for Vick for 2010. A handful of players were asked about Michael Vick potentially coming to t...
Bears: Tillman announces he will be ready to face the 49ers
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Mon, Nov 9
By Brad Biggs The Bears weren't just beat by Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner, who threw five touchdown passes in the 41-21 Cardinals' victory at Soldier Field, they were beat up. Tillman left the game after trying to arm tackle wide receiver Steve Breaston on an end around as he was blocked by wide recei...
Rams: Is Jason Campbell an option for the Rams at QB in 2010?
Original at Turf Show Times
• Mon, Nov 9
By VanRam To be sure, Campbell's not going to be a sexy acquistion for whoever signs him. Expect grumbling. You have to wonder though if he couldn't step in behind a much improved Rams offensive line and run a somewhat familiar offense. This route frees up the Rams to take a WR or DL with their top pick in th...
Chiefs: Chiefs release Larry Johnson
Original at Kansas City Star
• Mon, Nov 9
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The Chiefs released running back Larry Johnson on Monday, his first day back from a two-week suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.
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Chiefs: Opinion: Arrowheadlines: Chiefs News 11/9
Original at Arrowhead Pride
• Mon, Nov 9
By NJ Chiefs Fan The Chiefs were happy enough with their running game their first time without the suspended Larry Johnson. Derrick Johnson also forced a fumble that put the Chiefs on the Jaguars’ 20, but the Chiefs settled for a field goal in that instance.
49ers: Matthew Barrows: Singletary feisty after loss; 49ers should be, too
Original at Sacramento Bee
• Mon, Nov 9
By mbarrows@sacbee.com (Matthew Barrows) And turnovers killed the 49ers on Sunday. Gore kept playing – and running as well as he has this season. But his swollen face was symbolic of a 49ers squad that lost two starters – Nate Clements and Joe Staley – last week and watched as nine more players landed on the injury report Sunday.
Eagles: Recap: Philadelphia vs. Dallas
Original at Miami Herald
• Sun, Nov 8
Miles Austin made only one catch, but it was a game-winning 49-yard touchdown on 3rd-and-14 midway through the fourth quarter, as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 20-16, in a crucial NFC East battle.
Cowboys: Eagles-Cowboys Notes: The Ruling on the Field of Life Stands, Walt Coleman Sucks
Original at Bleacher Report
• Sun, Nov 8
By DMtShooter Five Tool Tool The Eagles have changed their offensive personnel to an almost absurd degree, both at the lines and the skill positions. The Cowboys tossed out a half dozen guys, not the least of them being Terrible, and the rivalry just doesn't feel the same without him.
Cowboys: Cowboys topple Eagles 20-16
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Sun, Nov 8
Now the Dallas Cowboys can forget about last season's awful finish. Tony Romo threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to Miles Austin midway through the fourth quarter and the Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-16 Sunday night in the 100th meeting between the division rivals. On the final day...
Chargers: Rivers late TD leads surging Chargers to 21-20 victory over Giants
Original at BoltTalk
• Sun, Nov 8
By Ray EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Five years after being traded away in a draft-day swap for Eli Manning, Philip Rivers came back and stuck it to the New York Giants. Appropriately, the game ended with Shawne Merriman sacking Manning. San Diego drafted the linebacker in 2005 with one of the picks the Cha...
Cardinals: Kurt Warner, Cardinals shred Bears 41-21 in Chicago
Original at USA Today
• Sun, Nov 8
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Kurt Warner tied a career high by throwing five touchdown passes while Larry Fitzgerald added 123 yards receiving to lead the ...
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Patriots: Tom Brady-Randy Moss combo overcomes wildcat 27-17
Original at Boston Herald
• Sun, Nov 8
FOXBOROUGH - Tom Brady and Randy Moss connected on two highlight-reel plays and the New England Patriots overcame the Miami Dolphins' revived wildcat offense for a 27-17...
Bears: Warner, Cardinals shred Bears 41-21
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Sun, Nov 8
Kurt Warner tied a career high by throwing five touchdown passes while Larry Fitzgerald added 123 yards receiving to lead the Arizona Cardinals to an easy 41-21 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Warner was at his best after a miserable performance in a 34-21 loss to Carolina. He handled a...
Colts: Indianapolis Colts 20, Houston Texans 17
Original at Indianapolis Colts
• Sun, Nov 8
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The Colts were in a tough battle today before prevailing in the end. Peyton Manning completed 34 of 50 passes for 318 yards with 1 TD pass and 1 INT. Joseph Addai was the other guy who had a really big game for the Colts today as he carried the ball 14 times for 63 yards [...] The Colts were in a tough b...
Steelers: Coaches in Monday spotlight
Original at Salt Lake Tribune
• Sat, Nov 7
AP FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2009, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin looks on against the Minnesota Vikings in an NFL ... Steelers notes: No-huddle is no-brainerBeaver County Times Bleacher Report -NFL News -NFL GridIron Gab (blog)
Vikings: Minnesota Vikings Player Power Rankings, Mid-Season Edition
Original at Daily Norseman
• Sat, Nov 7
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By Gonzo
Chargers: BoltTalk Podcast – 11/05/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Nov 5
By Ray Ray and Loren break down the 13th win against Raiders, discuss the release of Chris Chambers and what it means for the Chargers, and look ahead to the first of two big tests for the Bolts as the Chargers travel to face Eli and the Giants. Plus Raider owner Al Davis calls in to [...]
Colts: AP source: Colts CB Jackson out for season
Original at Miami Herald
• Thu, Nov 5
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A person with knowledge of the injury says Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marlin Jackson will miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee.
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Panthers: Head-to-head: Colts are NFL's better undefeated team
Original at SportingNews.com
• Thu, Nov 5
By viyer.tsn Super Bowl winner; MVP: Peyton Manning is the No. 1 reason to believe in the Colts. We enter NFL Week 9 with two unbeaten teams -- the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints. This week, both teams are at home for division games; the Colts play host to the Texans, and the Panthers visit New Orle...
Dolphins: Greg Cote's Week 9 NFL picks
Original at Miami Herald
• Thu, Nov 5
Well, let's see here. I missed on Dolphins-Jets game, missed on Vikings-Packers ``Favre Bowl,'' missed badly on my Upset of the Week pick (Houston-Buffalo), and totally misread Giants-Eagles, too. The only person in South Florida who had a worse week than me: Disgraced Fort Lauderdale a...
Dolphins: Opinion: Is Davone Bess in a sophomore slump?
Original at Miami Dolphins
• Wed, Nov 4
By Omar Kelly What's worse is that the Dolphins' slot receiver has had a fumbling problem over the past two weeks. He's fumbled three times, but fortunately one never counted because the Jets didn't review the play courtesy of a great rush job by the Dolphins.
Redskins: Burgundy and scold: Redskins fans let Snyder know how they feel
Original at Washington Post
• Wed, Nov 4
By Dan Steinberg I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins COO David Donovan said, in a quote that seems to grow in majesty with each passing day and that I'll one day get tattooed on my sternum so I can just look down and type instead o...
Jets: Dolphins Handing the Jets Their Second Beatdown In Three Weeks, or Rex Ryan Can Suck It (a review in pictures)
Original at finsnation.com
• Wed, Nov 4
By the-dude NFL-record 9th career touchdown. Mark Sanchez shits his pants as he watches. Countless women around the world suddenly re-think this whole "hottest player in the NFL thing," punch boyfriends in the nuts for not being as awesome as JT." width="600" height="482" /> Not to be outdone by Te...
Bills: McGee has minor surgery. Bills have 16 not practicing
Original at Buffalo Bills Insider
• Wed, Nov 4
• 11 related articles
The Bills will work twice this week before Dick Jauron lets them go on their bye week vacations. Trent Edwards was again doing everything in individual drills. Many players are not practicing including Terrell Owens, Lee Evans, Josh Reed, Shawn Nelson, Marcus Stroud, Kyle Williams, Aaro...
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Saints: Saints' Fujita, Falcons' Johnson among inactives
Original at Seattle Times
• Mon, Nov 2
The Saints deactiviated starting linebacker Scott Fujita for a second straight game as New Orleans prepared to host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.
Bears: Opinion: Monday Night Countdown: Falcons at Saints
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, Nov 2
By Richard Bridges Tonight, the Atlanta Falcons have another chance to prove they are a playoff contending team on prime time television. Their first go at it was Sunday night against the Chicago Bears. The Saints running game vs. Curtis Lofton Saints 37, Falcons 27
Packers: Favre helps Vikings beat Packers at Lambeau
Original at Kansas City Star
• Sun, Nov 1
GREEN BAY, Wis. | As the Minnesota Vikings’ team bus headed up Ridge Road and approached Lambeau Field on Sunday morning, Brett Favre peered out the window and knew what was in store. The largest regular-season crowd in Green Bay Packers history (and that’s 90 years o...
Ravens: Opinion: Ravens Expose Broncos as Pretenders
Original at FanHouse
• Sun, Nov 1
To be sure, the Ravens proved what many of us suspected after they beat down the Broncos 30-7. The Broncos weren't as good as their spotless record through their first six games suggested, and the Ravens were a lot better than their lukewarm 3-3 mark alluded.Ravens Expose Broncos as Pretend...
Lions: Lions fall to lowly Rams
Original at DetNews.com
• Sun, Nov 1
Leave it to the Detroit Lions to help out a winless team. The Lions, who set the NFL record last season by losing all 16 regular-season games, allowed Rams running back Steven Jackson to run 25 yards for a touchdown with 1:38 left in the game, as the Rams defeated the Lions, 17-10, for their fir...
Jets: Ted Ginn's two kick-return TDs lead Dolphins past Jets
Original at USA Today
• Sun, Nov 1
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Ted Ginn Jr. had two long kickoff returns for touchdowns in the third quarter, and the Miami Dolphins held off the New York Jets ...
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Broncos: Ravens drop Broncos from unbeaten ranks, 30-7
Original at Seattle Times
• Sun, Nov 1
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The Baltimore Ravens handed Denver its first loss by using the same blueprint the Broncos employed to win their first six games.
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Rams: Yuck: Rams beat Lions 17-10 in battle of bad teams
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Sun, Nov 1
Steven Jackson's 25-yard touchdown run with 1:38 left lifted the St. Louis Rams to a 17-10 win over the Detroit Lions, snapping their 17-game losing streak. The Rams (1-7) avoided matching their worst start in franchise history. They also ended talk about joining Detroit (1-6) as the only t...
Seahawks: Consistent Cowboys cruise past Seahawks 38-17
Original at Seattle Times
• Sun, Nov 1
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Miles Austin caught a touchdown pass for the third straight game and Patrick Crayton returned a punt for a score for the second consecutive week, sending Dallas past the Seattle Seahawks 38-17 and into a share of first place in the NFC East on Sunday.
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Vikings: The Vikings Red Zone Review, Sponsored by Comcast
Original at Daily Norseman
• Sun, Nov 1
By Gonzo Well, last week the Steelers provided the Vikings with their biggest challenge of the season to date, and the Vikings responded by. . .putting up their worst red zone performance of the year. This is what we in the business call "bad timing."
49ers: Singletary makes switch, names Smith 49ers' starting QB
Original at Sacramento Bee
• Mon, Oct 26
By mbarrows@sacbee.com (Matthew Barrows) Quarterback Alex Smith of the San Francisco 49ers hands off to running back Frank Gore at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.Mike Singletary says he doesn't want "a flavor-of-the-month-type thing" at quarterback. But he has decided to switch toppings. As expected, Sin...
NY Giants: Cardinals' defense beats back Giants, 24-17
Original at Houston Chronicle
• Sun, Oct 25
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The Arizona Cardinals bewildered Eli Manning with their blitzes, forced four turnovers and used timely plays by their veterans to beat the New York Giants 24-17 on Sunday night.
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Raiders: JETS AT RAIDERS; Oakland Rushing Attack vs. Jets' Front Seven
Original at New York Times
• Sat, Oct 24
By By GREG BISHOP In each of the Jets' three consecutive defeats, the opposing team has run the ball with success. Worse yet, last week, the Jets lost nose tackle Kris Jenkins, their Pro Bowl defensive anchor, for the season with a knee injury. Can the Raiders continue the trend? Oakland ranks 28th in the N.F.L. i...
Titans: Fisher has Titans working on fundamentals
Original at Jackson Sun
• Wed, Oct 21
NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Titans have gotten back to basics during their bye week. Coach Jeff Fisher has them working on throwing, catching, blocking, tackling and kicking.
Panthers: Bugged by flu? League gives teams relief
Original at Contra Costa Times
• Wed, Oct 21
CBC.ca Panthers: Carolina signed former 49ers safety Keith Lewis and placed cornerback Dante Wesley on the reserve-suspended list. Bills: Quarterback Trent Edwards ... NFL Notes: Former Husker Green back with Packers after two-year hiatusOmaha World-Herald
Chargers: Royal runs Broncos past Chargers, 34-23
Original at baltimoresun.com
• Mon, Oct 19
He returns kickoff, punt for touchdowns as Denver remains undefeated Eddie Royal became the first player in Broncos history to return a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns in the same game, leading undefeated Denver to a wild 34-23 win over the San Diego Chargers on Monday night.
Falcons: Falcons hold on at end for 21-14 win over Bears
Original at Seattle Times
• Sun, Oct 18
• 3 related articles
Chicago made another huge mistake in the red zone, and the Atlanta Falcons held on for another wild victory over the Bears.
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Bengals: Bengals thinking playoffs? 4-1 doesn't guarantee it
Original at Dayton Daily News
• Mon, Oct 12
The Cincinnati Bengals are in first place and riding high with a 4-1 record, but being above .500 through five games doesn’t exactly guarantee anything.