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Texans, Seahawks still hope for winning record

10 Dec 2009 16:32:12 PST

When the Houston Texans host the Seattle Seahawks for the first time this weekend, they'll be meeting a group that looks very much like them. These teams enter Sunday's game with 5-7 records and similar disappointment at being all but out of the playoff hunt with four games to go. They each ne...

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Titans embrace playoff talk to start homestand

10 Dec 2009 14:37:17 PST

The Tennessee Titans originally hoped to use their three-game homestand in December to position themselves in the AFC playoff race. Their 0-6 start ruined that. Not that the Titans have given up hope, not with coach Jeff Fisher embracing their very faint postseason hopes as motivation. "D...

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Patriots release injury report: Add “rib” injury to QB Tom Brady’s tally

10 Dec 2009 13:23:45 PST

Written by Ian Rapoport
The Patriots just released their injury report, one that included another explanation as to why Tom Brady missed his second practice in a row. The quarterback has added “rib” to his list of injuries Tom Brady QB Right Shoulder / Right Finger / Rib Did Not Participate

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Romo welcomes extra work as team's holder

10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PST

CHAREAN WILLIAMS IRVING _ Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is ready to do whatever is necessary to help his team win, including playing special teams. Romo will hold for Nick Folk this week. Romo said he volunteered for the job, a rarity for a starting quarterback. Only three other teams...

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Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers Misses Practice

10 Dec 2009 10:47:20 PST

Written by Joel Thorman
10 days ago: Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers, right, gets his hands up to break up a long pass to San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson, left, during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Original story at Arrowhead Pride .

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A Look at the AFC Wildcard Race: What a Victory Over the Steelers Would Do

10 Dec 2009 10:27:36 PST

Written by Chris Pokorny
Denver Broncos (8-4)Jacksonville Jaguars (7-5) Still In the Hunt Miami Dolphins (6-6)New York Jets (6-6)Baltimore Ravens (6-6)Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6)Tennessee Titans (5-7)Houston Texans (5-7) Scenario Let's assume that the Browns knock off the Steelers this week. Then, here a...

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NFL: National Football League news and blogs - December 10, 2009

10 Dec 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit NFL: National Football League news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Seahawks QB Hasselbeck (shoulder) practices -- from ESPN Feed: seahawks
• Steelers receiver Ward to face Browns -- from CBSSports.com
• Cards' Warner on historic QB run -- by Kent Somers from azcentral.com | cardinals
• Central Pa. Steelers fans can hang banner for now -- from The Associated Press
• NFC West penalty watch: 'Tru' to form -- from ESPN Feed: seahawks
• Texans need to finish strong for Kubiak -- from KXMB-TV Bismarck
• NFL Preview - Detroit -- from Kansas City Star
• NFL Preview - Arizona -- from Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Young leaves practice early with ice on right knee -- by RTSports.com from RTSports News
• NFL Preview - Seattle (5-7) at Houston (5-7) -- from MiamiHerald.com: Sports

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Ochocinco having a fine time

10 Dec 2009 09:12:29 PST

The Bengals will face an angry Vikings team coming off a humiliating loss to the Cardinals that left them 10-2. Brett Favre knows a thing or two about ... Ochocinco takes NFL fineSkySports Yahoo! Sports (blog) -Viking Update (subscription) -ProFootballTalk

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Paige: Almost all of Broncos' roads lead to Indianapolis (again)

10 Dec 2009 00:06:53 PST

Will you find yourself pulling for Jay Cutler once again? December is when the NFL gets fun — unless you're living in Detroit, St. Louis, Tampa, ... Broncos-Colts PreviewCBSSports.com Magnificent Seven XVIII: On a potential record and crediting the Indianapolis ...Examiner.com

Original story at Denver Post .

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NFL Injury Report

09 Dec 2009 19:09:00 PST

BUFFALO BILLS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS-BILLS: DNP: T Demetrius Bell (knee), T Kirk Chambers (ankle), WR Justin Jenkins (knee). LIMITED: S Jairus Byrd (groin), ... and more »

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NFL Betting The Over Power Poll

09 Dec 2009 16:41:01 PST

3: New York Giants (7-4-1) (LW: 4) The Giants may have finally woken up just in time to salvage their season. Beating Dallas was a good start, ... Week 14 NFL PredictionsOnlineSportsHandicapping.com NFL Power RankingsDoc's Sports Service NFL Week 14 Free Picks (2009)Gambling911.com

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Bengals WR Ochocinco takes nfl's celebration fine as a challenge to do more

09 Dec 2009 15:45:01 PST

October 16th, 2009 NFL fines Ray Lewis $25000 for hit on ochocincoowings MILLS, Md. — The NFL fined Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis $25000 on Friday ... and more »

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Unlucky 13: Panthers could have another new lineup

09 Dec 2009 15:12:55 PST

Myrtle Beach Sun News Defensive end Julius Peppers has been limited by a broken hand. Strongside linebacker Na'il Diggs didn't practice Wednesday after aggravating an old rib ... Injuries pile up for Panthers; Sunday could mark 13th defensive lineup in 13 gamesWTKR Your NewsChannel 3

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NFL Power Rankings: Week 14

09 Dec 2009 14:43:50 PST

9, 2009 into Redskins 360 Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning led the Colts past Kyle Vanden Bosch and the Tennessee Titans last weekend. ... NFL Power Ranking Picks Week 14Bleacher Report NFL Power RankingsNational Football Post

Original story at Washington Times .

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NFL fines Cowboys' Flozell Adams $50K for shove on Giants' Tuck

09 Dec 2009 13:17:12 PST

The NFL has docked Cowboys left tackle Flozell Adams $50,000 for shoving New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck in the back. League spokesman ...

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Sanchez to sit vs. Bucs, Clemens to start for Jets

09 Dec 2009 11:35:47 PST

Mark Sanchez will sit out the New York Jets' game at Tampa Bay because of a sprained right knee. Kellen Clemens will start in his place. Coach Rex Ryan says he made the decision to have Sanchez not play after seeking the advice of team doctors. Ryan says Sanchez was upset by the decision, but the c...

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Injured Steelers Ward and Gay expecting to be back Thursday

09 Dec 2009 05:28:23 PST

On Thursday night, the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers are meeting up in a key match up in the AFC...

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Rating the Packers vs. Ravens

08 Dec 2009 21:10:09 PST

Green Bay — The Green Bay Packers' 27-14 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night at Lambeau Field was all the more meaningful given the fact the ... Baltimore Ravens vs Green Bay Packers NFL Betting Odds AlertSports Picks Advisors

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Steelers-Browns Preview

08 Dec 2009 19:07:13 PST

Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers insisted they weren't panicking about their sinking playoff chances after a three-game losing streak. ... Steelers say they must change to save seasonCNN Steelers' Ward iffy for ThursdayMiamiHerald.com

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Sports at noon EST

08 Dec 2009 09:12:43 PST

INDIANAPOLIS - Bill Polian has a history of building winners. Now he has put together a Colts team with a record-tying 21 consecutive regular-season wins. ... and more »

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Chiefs seem to be regressing, not progressing

08 Dec 2009 03:05:34 PST

Matt Cassel will be right back under center when the reeling Kansas City Chiefs host Buffalo on Sunday. But what effect will getting benched during a ... Oddsmakers See Buffalo Bills VS Kansas City Chiefs As Pick EmUSA Online Gambling News

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NFL Quick Shots: Colts continue to do what doesn't work in playoffs

07 Dec 2009 16:47:36 PST

Veteran safety Sean Considine (a Byron High School alum) returned an interception 25 yards to help the Jaguars edge Buffalo 18-15 three weeks ago, ... and more »

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Steelers' Ward may miss Browns game

07 Dec 2009 10:39:48 PST

Wide receiver Hines Ward strained a hamstring near the end of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 27-24 loss to the Oakland Raiders and is expected to miss Thursday night's game in Cleveland. Coach Mike Tomlin says that with a short week of preparation, Ward is "very questionable." Ward leads the Ste...

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Rally keeps Saints perfect

06 Dec 2009 21:17:21 PST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem escapes the grasp of Washington Redskins safety Kareem Moore to score a touchdown sending the game into ... Redskins fall short in overtimeWashington Post (blog) Saints - Skins In-Game Updates: Redskins 33, Saints 30 (Final)WWL

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Turner listed as questionable for Eagles

04 Dec 2009 14:42:18 PST

Written by dledbetter@ajc.com
FLOWERY BRANCH -- For the third consecutive day, four Falcons offensive starters did not practice for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Bears can't sack the quarterback, so they need to sack the coach

04 Dec 2009 09:52:49 PST

The Rams expect to have center Richie Incognito back for Sunday after he was voted the league's dirtiest player in a Sporting News poll of NFL players. ... Change is in the air with the BearsESPN Audibles From the Long SnapperChicagoNow (blog) Chicago Sun-Times

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