What's trending in the NFL: Would Cowboys consider trading for Manziel? - ESPN

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What's trending in the NFL: Would Cowboys consider trading for Manziel? ESPN From ESPN Stats & Information: The Carolina Panthers are the NFL's lone unbeaten team at 11-0 and have won 15 straight regular-season games, a streak that started in Week 14 of last year against the New Orleans Saints, whom the Panthers play this week ... NFL Week 13 Power Rankings: Panthers finally usurp Pats at the topSports Illustrated Cam Newton isn't the NFL MVP and it's not even closeFor The Win Cam Newton's polarizing persona beloved by Carolina PanthersNFL.com Bleacher Report -CBSSports.com -USA TODAY all 293 news articles »

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Brock Osweiler draws on San Diego connections with Phillip Rivers, Mike McCoy

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Brock Osweiler draws on San Diego connections with Phillip Rivers, Mike McCoy

Sunday will be the first time Broncos' quarterback Brock Osweiler faces Chargers' quarterback Phillip Rivers, but the two know each other well. Two quarterbacks separated by eight years of age have a striking number of similarities. For starters, Rivers ...

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NFLPA president wants Rams fined for mishandling Case Keenum concussion

NFL Players Association president and Bengals tackle Eric Winston says the Rams should be fined for mishandling Case Keenum's concussion. "Complete failure to adhere to the protocol," Winston told USA Today on Tuesday. "Show me someone that says ...

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NFL owners set special Los Angeles relocation vote meeting for Jan. 12-13

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NFL owners set special Los Angeles relocation vote meeting for Jan. 12-13

IRVING, Texas (AP) — NFL owners have set a special meeting to deal with a possible relocation of teams to Los Angeles for Jan. 12-13 in Houston. Seeking more information from the cities hoping to retain their franchises — St. Louis, Oakland and San ...

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Report: Rams propose 50-50 stadium partnership to Chargers, Raiders

SAN DIEGO -- The St. Louis Rams have reportedly proposed adding a second team to their stadium plan in Inglewood, as they jockey with the Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers for the right to relocate to Los Angeles. The report came out of a National ...

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Kiszla: New England Patriots are too soft to repeat as NFL's best - The Denver Post

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Kiszla: New England Patriots are too soft to repeat as NFL's best The Denver Post The Patriots have done a great job at handling their injuries and do better at it than most teams in the NFL. But there comes a point when even a team like the Patriots loses too many key players for it not to have a huge impact. Again, they are now ... Rob Gronkowski levels one-word accusation at NFLNew York Post Rob Gronkowski on NFL targeting him with OPI calls: 'Agree'ESPN (blog) Rob Gronkowski Says NFL Is Targeting Him with Pass Interference CallsBleacher Report Sports Illustrated -NFL.com -My Fox Boston -SB Nation all 4,272 news articles »

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2016 NFL Draft: Will a Quarterback Be Drafted in the Top 10?

The 2016 NFL draft isn’t until April 28, but it’s never too early to discuss how things are changing as we inch closer to the date. Something very surprising has taken shape as the calendar has turned to December: Whether it’s been due to injury at ...

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Johnny Manziel remains on the bench

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Johnny Manziel remains on the bench

Johnny Manziel remains on the bench Johnny Manziel will remain on the bench this week, as Austin Davis will be the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1QeLrDb Johnny Manziel will remain on the ...

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Martha Firestone Ford’s Patience has Run Out

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Martha Firestone Ford’s Patience has Run Out

This is the first in a three-part series on the NFL’s “Corridor of Woe”—Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo, proud franchises suffering through decades of hard times. In each city we’ll look at a pivotal element of team success—owner, coach ...

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Cincinnati Bengals Week 13 Stock Report

It takes one week and an encounter with the St. Louis Rams for a team like the Cincinnati Bengals to recover their stock and then some. All kidding aside, Andy Dalton and the Bengals lambasted the hapless Rams in 31-7 fashion in Week 12, helping to erase a ...

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Clemson snap(s)shot: Tiger D-line ultra-productive

* Going into a date with tempo-attack UNC, there was little rest for those who may be weary on the Tiger defense. Headed for game 10 in a row, eight of the starters played 90 percent and up of the snaps, including six playing every down (LBs B.J. Goodson ...

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Fran Tarkenton: Vikings can earn respect Sunday against Seahawks

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Fran Tarkenton: Vikings can earn respect Sunday against Seahawks

The Vikings are 8-3, in first place in the NFC North and 6-1 since their early bye week. They have the NFL's leading rusher and are just one point away -- that's one total point spread over 11 games -- from leading the league in scoring defense. They were ...

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Pats' Rob Gronkowski has bone bruise, knee sprain

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Rob Gronkowski suffered a bone bruise and sprain of his right knee during the New England Patriots' 30-24 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday night. The tight end will be evaluated on a weekly basis and there is no ...

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Two NFL owners hoping Los Angeles relocation vote takes place in January - Los Angeles Times

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Two NFL owners hoping Los Angeles relocation vote takes place in January Los Angeles Times The NFL has scheduled a special owners meeting on Los Angeles for January, and at least two influential team owners are hoping that a relocation vote can be taken there. "It's my hope that we're going to have a vote in January," New York Giants owner ... NFL appears headed for January vote on L.A.The San Diego Union-Tribune Rams owner Kroenke, Missouri gov. meet on eve of NFL owners meetingsESPN all 219 news articles »

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David Moore on SportsDay podcast: Despite fans' delusions, there is no postseason future for the Cowboys

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David Moore on SportsDay podcast: Despite fans' delusions, there is no postseason future for the Cowboys

Cowboys beat writer David Moore hopped on SportsDay's Upon Further Review podcast to talk about Tony Romo's future, Dez Bryant's foot, whether the playoffs are still in reach, and much, much more. Moore: In 2015? No. There is no postseason future.

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What's trending in the NFL: Patriots OC speaks out on Gronk OPI calls - ESPN

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What's trending in the NFL: Patriots OC speaks out on Gronk OPI calls ESPN Here are the top stories from Tuesday: Best stories. Josh McDaniels on Rob Gronkowski: 'Very rarely, if ever, extends his arms' (by Mike Reiss). Kyle Long rewards trash collector for returning his lost wallet (by Jeff Dickerson). Games that will decide ... Bleacher Report's Week 12 NFL AwardsBleacher Report Injuries: Dont'a Hightower believed to have MCL sprainNFL.com Esiason Blasts NFL Officials For Letting Pats-Broncos 'Spiral Out Of Control'CBS Local ABC News -New York Times -Sports Illustrated -DenverBroncos.com all 3,475 news articles »

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Biggest Takeaways from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 12 Loss

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Biggest Takeaways from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 12 Loss

After a two-game winning streak that had fans thinking playoffs, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were brought back down to Earth a bit with a 25-12 road loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The loss dropped the Bucs to 5-6 on the season, but thanks to ...

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Report: NFL, NFLPA investigating Ben Roethlisberger's concussion - CBSSports.com

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Report: NFL, NFLPA investigating Ben Roethlisberger's concussion - CBSSports.com

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NFL says Ravens weren't offsides on game-winning play vs. Browns - CBSSports.com

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NFL says Ravens weren't offsides on game-winning play vs. Browns CBSSports.com You have to wonder what the Browns did to deserve the Groundhog Day string of failures, each one seemingly more humiliating than the last. On Monday night with the score tied and seconds on the clock, we all watched as the Ravens blocked a last-second ... and more »

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Cleveland Browns News: Johnny Manziel Might Get Another Chance

The latest Cleveland Browns news suggests that Johnny Manziel could become the starting quarterback once again, according to ESPN. Dallas Cowboys star Tony Romo is not the only quarterback in the NFL to go down with a broken collarbone this season.

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Rob Gronkowski Agrees With Conspiracy Theory that NFL is Targeting Him with OPI Calls

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Rob Gronkowski Agrees With Conspiracy Theory that NFL is Targeting Him with OPI Calls

Rob Gronkowski has been called for accepted offensive pass interference (OPI) penalties on five occasions this year. Yesterday, the Boston Herald’s Jeff Howe went on the Toucher & Rich Show and espoused a theory that the NFL was specifically targeting ...

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After several bungled calls, safe to say NFL officiating hitting all-time low - Sports Illustrated

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After several bungled calls, safe to say NFL officiating hitting all-time low Sports Illustrated In the wake of several botched or inexplicable calls around the NFL this weekend, I think it's safe to say that it's not just the heightened awareness we have now with replays and camera angles—NFL officiating has hit an all-time low. The referees ... Report: NFL Reassigns Ref Crew From 'SNF' To Patriots-Eagles After Week 12 ...NESN.com NFL officiating slump coincides with personnel turnoverESPN (blog) all 17 news articles »

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Free-agent finds for Week 13: David Johnson, RB handcuffs and Gronk replacements

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Free-agent finds for Week 13: David Johnson, RB handcuffs and Gronk replacements

That went by quickly. December is here, and for many ESPN.com fantasy football leagues, Week 13 marks the final week of the regular season. While it's difficult to apply sweeping generalizations to fantasy football teams, one thing is true, in general: if ...

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Jerry Jones Says Tony Romo Has “4-5 Years” Left In NFL Career

DALLAS (105.3 THE FAN) – Despite the multiple injuries and missing almost half of the 2015 regular season, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones thinks his star quarterback will be sticking around for several more years in the NFL. Jones is of the opinion ...

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Gronk says refs are targeting him for offensive pass interference

There were many questionable calls from referees in the NFL during Week 12. One very notable one? An offensive pass interference call against Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski on a critical play late in the Pats loss to the Broncos on Sunday night.

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Chris Johnson Injury: Updates on Cardinals RB's Leg and Return

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Chris Johnson Injury: Updates on Cardinals RB's Leg and Return

Chris Johnson's stellar comeback season hit a roadblock in Week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers, as the Arizona Cardinals running back suffered an injury to his left leg, which was later determined to be a fractured tibia. His timeline for a return has ...

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Ndamukong Suh Calls Out NFL Reporter on Instagram After Dolphins Embarrassing Loss to Jets

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Ndamukong Suh Calls Out NFL Reporter on Instagram After Dolphins Embarrassing Loss to Jets

The Miami Dolphins were slammed by the New York Jets on Sunday, to the tune of 38-20. But some foul news was percolating even before the Dolphins went out and played miserably against their hated rival. According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, Ndamukong Suh ...

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NFL Week 12: Texans 24, Saints 6 — 4 Winners, 4 Losers

Mark it down. November 29. Week 12. I'll go ahead and say it — the Texans are officially a sneaky, sort-of-dangerous team. You have no idea how skittish I was about typing that sentence, like the mere pressing of the period button at the end of that ...

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POLL: Will Jets or Giants win Sunday's game at MetLife Stadium?

Welcome to Jets-Giants week. It's a big game for both up-and-down teams, as the Jets are 6-5, and the Giants are 5-6, but both could still make the playoffs. PLUS: Jets 38, Dolphins 20: The good, the bad, and the ugly from impressive, important win The ...

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Ravens beat Browns on blocked kick

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Ravens beat Browns on blocked kick

CLEVELAND -- Will Hill returned a blocked field goal 64 yards on the final play of regulation Monday night, lifting the Baltimore Ravens to a 33-27 win over the Cleveland Browns. The Ravens (4-7), playing with backup quarterback Matt Schaub plus backup ...

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Mike Mularkey Says NFL Admitted to Blown Call in Raiders vs. Titans

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Mike Mularkey Says NFL Admitted to Blown Call in Raiders vs. Titans

Another week, another officiating error in the NFL. On Monday, Tennessee Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey said the NFL admitted a critical defensive holding call on the Oakland Raiders’ game-winning drive in Week 12 “was a poorly officiated play ...

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Seahawks snap counts vs. Steelers: Jeremy Lane busy in return

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Seahawks snap counts vs. Steelers: Jeremy Lane busy in return

Lane was on the field for 53 snaps in all including 19 on special teams. The Seahawks didn't intend to play him as much in what was his first game since last season's Super Bowl, but they had to once Marcus Burley injured his ankle. Lane then slid into the ...

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Dolphins: Pouncey and Matthews Injury Updates

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Dolphins: Pouncey and Matthews Injury Updates

The Miami Dolphins received injury updates on Monday for Mike Pouncey and Rishard Matthews who were both injured in Sunday's game. Pouncey was carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the New York Jets. At the time, the injury appeared ...

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Manning lent Osweiler a helping hand on big win

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — This is Brock Osweiler's team — for now, at least. And everybody's on board, including Peyton Manning. The five-time MVP hobbled by an injured left foot met with Osweiler at halftime Sunday night to go over things he'd seen on ...

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Mike Smith says Tech coaches were told they wouldn't return before season started

Growing up in Lubbock, Mike Smith had a Zach Thomas poster on his wall and got Spike Dykes’ autograph when he was 8 years old. Even when playing and coaching took him far from Lubbock, he was still listening to Texas Tech games on satellite radio.

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Chip Kelly Confirms Commitment to Eagles After USC Rumors

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Chip Kelly Confirms Commitment to Eagles After USC Rumors

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly reiterated Monday he's committed to the team despite rumors linking him to USC and other potential jobs. "I've never spoken to anybody from USC. ... I've never had any contact with Southern Cal," said Kelly, per ...

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49ers fall to Cardinals 19-13 on Carson Palmer’s late TD run

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49ers fall to Cardinals 19-13 on Carson Palmer’s late TD run

There might not be moral victories in professional sports, but there is something to be said for not being absolutely eviscerated in a loss. Just ask the sad-sack 49ers. On Sunday, two months removed from a 40-point beatdown in Arizona, the 49ers hung with ...

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Matt Hasselbeck has saved Indy's season, and potentially more

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Matt Hasselbeck has saved Indy's season, and potentially more

INDIANAPOLIS -- A couple minutes after Matt Hasselbeck finished the postgame press conference following a great performance in a 25-12 victory over Tampa Bay, I asked him if he knew the Earl Morrall story. He didn't; his current schedule doesn't give him ...

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NFL morning after: J.J. Watt remains the NFL's best defensive player - NBCSports.com

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NFL morning after: J.J. Watt remains the NFL's best defensive player NBCSports.com I'm not sure if Watt is going to win the trophy for the third time this season, but I am sure Watt is the NFL's best defensive player. If Watt doesn't win the award this year, it's mostly because the voters think it would be nice to see a little ... and more »

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Monday NFL preview: Patriots, Seahawks suffer significant injuries - ESPN

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Monday NFL preview: Patriots, Seahawks suffer significant injuries ESPN His passer rating is 63.0, which ranks 41st in the NFL over that span. "I have absolutely every expectation that he's going to play very, very well," coach John Harbaugh said. -- Jamison Hensley. Cincinnati Bengals: Tight end Tyler Eifert still has ... and more »

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Was Rob Gronkowski’s injury a knockout blow?

DENVER — Chandler Jones made it clear he wanted nothing to do with talking about the Patriots’ 30-24 overtime loss to the Broncos. “I’m only answering questions about the Eagles,” Jones said of the Patriots’ next opponent. But surely, you must ...

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Brock Osweiler and Broncos knock off Patriots, as AFC race opens up

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Brock Osweiler and Broncos knock off Patriots, as AFC race opens up

DENVER — Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler looked at the New England Patriots defensive alignment on third-and-1 in overtime, and changed the play. He was making his second career start, and you better be right in that situation. He was.

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Osweiler leads Broncos to wild comeback win over Pats - NFL.com

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Osweiler leads Broncos to wild comeback win over Pats NFL.com Initial tests on Gronk's knee rule out a serious injury, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source informed of the results. However if Gronkowski is out for a considerable amount of time, there's no telling how Brady and the Patriots will ... Five matchups that will define NFL Week 12: Tom Brady short on weapons vs. BroncosUSA TODAY The Playbook: A complete guide to Week 12 action around the NFLSports Illustrated NFL against the spread picks: Denver Broncos for the upsetYahoo Sports (blog) CBSSports.com all 1,612 news articles »

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Patriots unbeaten no more; Vikings, Redskins feast early — NFL Week 12 - Washington Post

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Patriots unbeaten no more; Vikings, Redskins feast early — NFL Week 12 Washington Post NFL Week 12. Top Story Lines | Injury News | Game Analysis Fantasy Football | ATS Betting Tips/Picks. [Looking for Redskins coverage? Click here.] ***. With the Packers, Cowboys and Eagles playing the part of turkeys on Thanksgiving, the Redskins and ... NFL scores 2015: Follow all the Week 12 action from SundaySB Nation Week 12 Snaps: NFC East is home to the mediocre race the NFL deservesSports Illustrated NFL playoff picture: Who's in, who's out with five weeks left to playESPN (blog) USA TODAY -Bleacher Report -Sports World Report all 29 news articles »

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Pitiful NFC East keeps Eagles alive

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Pitiful NFC East keeps Eagles alive

The sky is not falling on the Eagles. It has crashed upon them, and the force of the blow from three straight repulsive losses has launched Chip Kelly into a hellish existence in which it is not a stretch to consider his team among the worst in the NFL.

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Cardinals vs 49ers, 19-13: Full highlights, final score and more

Not many people were giving the San Francisco 49ers a shot to beat the 8-2 Arizona Cardinals, but divisional battles are always played tough, and this one was no different. Carson Palmer didn’t have his best game, but did just enough to lead the ...

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With Jets riding defense, QB who won't throw games away is perfect Fitz

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With Jets riding defense, QB who won't throw games away is perfect Fitz

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Ryan Fitzpatrick got the job as the Jets’ starting quarterback this year because IK Enemkpali punched Geno Smith in training camp, breaking the incumbent signal caller’s job. Fitzpatrick got his opportunity and has made the ...

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Chargers pass past Jaguars

Veteran quarterback Philip Rivers carved up the Jacksonville Jaguars secondary for 300 passing yards and four touchdown passes Sunday in leading the visiting San Diego Chargers to a 31-25 win over Jaguars. Rivers picked apart the Jaguars, completing 29 of ...

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NFL 2015 schedule and results: Bills, Chiefs keeping it close

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NFL 2015 schedule and results: Bills, Chiefs keeping it close

The Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs are keeping their game nice and tight as they head into the half with the former leader by just two points. Later, the Seahawks and Steelers will try to boost their playoff chances when they meet at CenturyLink ...

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Patriots add Patrick Chung to injury list

Safety Patrick Chung was added to the Patriots’ injury report on Sunday. Chung has a foot injury and his game status is questionable, the team announced just hours before New England plays in Denver on Sunday Night Football. It is another blow to the ...

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Kirk Cousins sneak puts Giants in 17-0 halftime hole

The Giants came into Sunday with a chance to take a commanding lead in the NFC East, but there’s a good chance things are going to remain tight a little while longer. The Redskins lead 17-0 at halftime after a Kirk Cousins quarterback sneak with 1:45 to ...

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Charcandrick West, Jarvis Landry headline Week 12 NFL injury report - SB Nation

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Charcandrick West, Jarvis Landry headline Week 12 NFL injury report SB Nation ESPN's Adam Schefter said that he wouldn't play, but Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported that West was "rapidly improving" and could be a game-time decision. but he ended up on the team's list of inactives. Although also listed as questionable ...

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For Matt Succop, 'Mr. Irrelevant' was just the beginning of his NFL kicking career - Today.com

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For Matt Succop, 'Mr. Irrelevant' was just the beginning of his NFL kicking career Today.com Every year, that nightmare becomes one NFL hopeful's reality. "Mr. Irrelevant" is the title awarded to the last pick of the league's annual draft, a player who usually isn't expected to have a long NFL career. On average, their NFL career lasts three ...

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Throwing Darts Week 12: Can Pittsburgh hang in Seattle

As always, we use the line from Yahoo Pro Football Pick’Em. Feels good to get one win out of the way early. Let’s jump into it... Pittsburgh +4 at Seattle: Name brand is coming off the Seahawks defense, and teams aren’t as afraid of the home-field ...

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Report: No punishment for Rams' mishandling of Keenum concussion

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Report: No punishment for Rams' mishandling of Keenum concussion

St. Louis Rams quarterback Case Keenum will not play in the team's game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Keenum sustained a concussion during last week's game against the Baltimore Ravens when he was thrown violently to the turf by defensive ...

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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 12: Live Fantasy Football Mailbag and Lineup Advice

Week 12 of the 2015 NFL season is here, which means fantasy playoffs are just around the corner. For many fantasy players it's already win-or-go-home time. Fortunately, the bye weeks are over, and most of you should pretty much have a full roster with ...

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Source: Incident on Jets' team flight sealed Quinton Coples' ouster

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Source: Incident on Jets' team flight sealed Quinton Coples' ouster

A look at what's happening around the New York Jets: 1. More Coples fallout: Another layer to the Quinton Coples story has emerged. The former first-round pick was involved in an incident on the team's return flight from Houston last Sunday, a source said.

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Jon Gruden on Johnny Manziel: 'Hopefully this awakens him; if you stay with him, you'll be glad you did'

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- ESPN analyst Jon Gruden, in town for Monday night's game between the Browns and Ravens, hopes that Johnny Manziel's demotion to third string quarterback marks the beginning of his NFL career and not the end. "If he wants to be a great ...

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Health, Opportunity Opening Door For More 13 Personnel

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin warned that tight end Matt Spaeth’s injury might be one that would have to be monitored heading out of this bye week. The veteran tight end, who just turned 32 earlier this week, had missed the two games prior ...

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Bucs' Jameis Winston has earned team's respect with preparation, play

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Bucs' Jameis Winston has earned team's respect with preparation, play

Given all of the off-the-field drama that enveloped Jameis Winston in college, there were more than a few people in NFL circles who wondered as the draft approached whether the supremely talented quarterback was a big bust waiting to happen. Not so fast.

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NFL Picks Against the Spread 2015: Week 12 - Bleeding Green Nation

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NFL Picks Against the Spread 2015: Week 12 Bleeding Green Nation Here are my suggestions when trying to beat the odds. You can find all of today's NFL betting lines and more at the SB Nation odds page via OddsShark. My record so far this season is 63-78-5 after going 5-7-1 last week. I really need a winning week. Or ... and more »

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Patriots-Broncos Has Turned Into A Clash Of The Best Defenses

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Patriots-Broncos Has Turned Into A Clash Of The Best Defenses

There was a time when the matchup between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos meant an aerial showdown between Hall of Fame quarterbacks. This Sunday, it’s going to be more about the defense. With Tom Brady being short on weapons and Peyton ...

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NFL scouts evaluate talent at USC and UCLA, but favored player won't be in game - Los Angeles Times

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NFL scouts evaluate talent at USC and UCLA, but favored player won't be in game Los Angeles Times Representatives of 15 teams were credentialed for USC's Thursday night game against Washington in October — among them John Elway, top football executive for the Denver Broncos — and scouts from eight NFL teams were on hand for a game against ... and more »

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Chris Culliver fined for unsportsmanlike conduct, not unnecessary roughness

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Chris Culliver fined for unsportsmanlike conduct, not unnecessary roughness

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Breaking down greedy sham of NFL, from Thanksgiving to pink gear - New York Post

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Breaking down greedy sham of NFL, from Thanksgiving to pink gear New York Post The annual presentation of NFL games played on Thanksgiving — up to three since 2006, instead of two, to maximize TV rights and get-out-there-and-shop commercial revenues — comes wrapped in home-and-hearth values with good wishes from “our ... and more »

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New Orleans Saints' Andrus Peat to start at left guard vs. Houston Texans, Fox Sports reports

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New Orleans Saints' Andrus Peat to start at left guard vs. Houston Texans, Fox Sports reports

New Orleans Saints first-round drafted rookie Andrus Peat will start at left guard Sunday against the Houston Texans, Fox Sports reported Saturday. Peat will make the start in place of regular starter Tim Lelito. More to come.

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Tennessee Titans: RB Bishop Sankey Struggling To Stay Relevant

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Tennessee Titans: RB Bishop Sankey Struggling To Stay Relevant

Tennessee Titans running back Bishop Sankey (20) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports Third string running back Bishop Sankey is trying to fight his way up the depth chart ...

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Staff Predictions: San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals

Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals. This was once a highly anticipated divisional clash, lately it’s been an easy win for the Cardinals. Arizona who is currently 8-2 looks to stay on the heels of the NFC conference leader Carolina ...

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Bears replace Gafford with Scales

Gafford was replaced after playing all 11 games this season. He signed a one-year, $870,000 base-salary contract that also included an $80,000 signing bonus. He is expected to be waived. Gafford spent the previous six years with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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What the Giants want down stretch from Rashad Jennings and their RBs| Ben McAdoo takeaways

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What the Giants want down stretch from Rashad Jennings and their RBs| Ben McAdoo takeaways

The Giants spent their bye week self-scouting, compiling a list of worst-to-firsts for their own team. On the offensive side, running the football was near the top. Their running game hasn't been very good. If you listen to coach Tom Coughlin talk on a ...

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Biggest Takeaways from Chicago Bears' Week 12 Win

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Biggest Takeaways from Chicago Bears' Week 12 Win

On a night in which the Green Bay Packers retired Brett Favre's iconic No. 4 at Lambeau Field on Thanksgiving, the Chicago Bears came away with a surprising 17-13 victory in Week 12. Chicago's win on Thursday night was quarterback Jay Cutler's first career ...

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London announcement from the perspective of a UK Bengals fan

Here's an account of what happened when the NFL and Bengals announced the team would be coming over to London, from a a Bengals fan in the UK. Wednesday was a day like no other. The Bengals UK crew had known for a month or so that something was in the wind ...

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Bye Week Rethink: Red Zone Usage Of RBs

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Bye Week Rethink: Red Zone Usage Of RBs

Today is Sunday, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are not playing. They are not playing tomorrow, either, nor did they already play on Thursday. The 6-4 franchise is entering its long awaited and much needed bye week after 10 straight games. With not much else ...

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St. Louis Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals: What's the Game Plan for St. Louis?

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St. Louis Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals: What's the Game Plan for St. Louis?

The St. Louis Rams (4-6) will travel to Paul Brown Stadium to take on the Cincinnati Bengals (8-2) this Sunday. It’s a must-win scenario for the Rams, who are looking for anything positive to cling on to. According to Odds Shark, the Bengals are 10.5 ...

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Chicago Bears 'D' holds up late; Packers seek answers in passing game

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Standout quarterbacks of the Green Bay Packers' past and present gathered at Lambeau Field for a special Thanksgiving night celebration. Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears spoiled the fun and left rainy Green Bay Thursday night with ...

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Detroit cop unions challenge NFL handgun ban - The Detroit News

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Detroit cop unions challenge NFL handgun ban The Detroit News Detroit — In the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Paris, Detroit police union officials are expressing their opposition to an NFL policy that prohibits off-duty cops from bringing firearms into stadiums, saying the rule puts lives in danger. “This ... and more »

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