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NFL Opening Line Report: Roethlisberger's health will swing line
covers.com — “If Big Ben is in this game and close to 100 percent then Pittsburgh should be favored small,” Avello said. “If he is not in the game at all, Baltimore could be a field goal or more (favorite). Roethlisberger is worth a lot. The total on this game without Ben might be 34.” (more) NFL Opening Line Report: Roethlisberger's health will ...
What We Learned: NFL Week 11
sportmeisters.com — Ryan of The Sportmeisters looks back at what we learned from Week 11 of the NFL season. (more) What We Learned: NFL Week 11

Chicago Bears Unwilling to Look at New Talent With Season Lost
Chicago Bears Unwilling to Look at New Talent With Season Lost
bleacherreport.com — When a football team is 4-6 and looking forward to a January of watching the playoffs on television, playing for the future only makes sense. The Chicago Bears will never do this under coach Lovie Smith. They never have, and never will. Already, ... (more) Chicago Bears Unwilling to Look at New Talent With ...

Chiefs Winning: Charles Is in Charge, But Cassel Is Still The Key
Chiefs Winning: Charles Is in Charge, But Cassel Is Still The Key
KCSportsCentral.sportspagenetwork.com — The Kansas City Chiefs are in the midst of something they haven't enjoyed since October of 2007...a two-game winning streak. New Head Coach Todd Haley has made more than his fair share of mistakes while learning the ropes as a first-year head coach this season. The team is full ... (more) Chiefs Winning: Charles Is in Charge, But Cassel Is ...
Titans- Texans: Vince Young Headlines Victory | NFL Fantasy Football Rankings
Titans- Texans: Vince Young Headlines Victory | NFL Fantasy Football Rankings
fantasy-info.com — The Texans and Titans squared off for the second time this season and in the end the Titans pulled out a victory. Tennessee has now won their last four games in a row after starting the season losing their first six games. (more) Titans- Texans: Vince Young Headlines Victory | NFL ...
Week 12: Survivor Pool Contests | NFL Fantasy Football Player Rankings
Week 12: Survivor Pool Contests | NFL Fantasy Football Player Rankings
fantasy-info.com — This week Falcons running back Jason Snelling will make for a sneaky play in survivor fantasy if Michael Turner is still out with his ankle injury. Another solid player should be Chiefs wide receiver Chris Chambers, and he returns to San Deigo and plays the Chargers. (more) Week 12: Survivor Pool Contests | NFL Fantasy Football ...
Pittsburgh Steelers: A Season Riddled With Injuries
Pittsburgh Steelers: A Season Riddled With Injuries
fanhuddle.com — As if losing one of the best 3-4 defensive ends in the NFL wasn’t enough, the Pittsburgh Steelers have lost All Pro Safety Troy Polamalu for at least a month. But we all knew that. The newest Steelers injuries are to both starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and his backup, Charlie ... (more) Pittsburgh Steelers: A Season Riddled With Injuries
Minnesota Vikings Alumni Weekend Autograph Signings
Minnesota Vikings Alumni Weekend Autograph Signings
sportsgatherings.com — Several Minnesota Vikings alumni will be signing free autograph at the Mall of America. If you’re wondering why this weekend? It’s because the Vikings are celebrating the induction of former Vikings player, Scott Studwell, into the Vikings Ring of Honor. (more) Minnesota Vikings Alumni Weekend Autograph Signings
Reviewing Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian’s Weekly Radio Show: “Peaking is not an issue ...
indyfootballreport.com — They have been here before in recent seasons, the Indianapolis Colts have: a successful regular season, with a ton of momentum. Several times, that momentum has faded in the postseason. It raises questions: How do you peak in the postseason? Is it better to not win so often in the regular ... (more) Reviewing Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian’s ...
Answers and Questions on the Clowney Incident
Answers and Questions on the Clowney Incident
thejetsblog.com — I’ve read the comments here and on Twitter about our treatment of yesterday’s David Clowney hacking / incident with a fan on Twitter, and I’ve come to the conclusion, that the best thing I can do here is state what the current facts are and what the remaining questions are.  ... (more) Answers and Questions on the Clowney Incident
Today in Cleveland Sports: 11/24
Today in Cleveland Sports: 11/24
lebrownstown.com — Today in 1957 Cleveland Browns running back and all-time great Jim Brown ran all over the Los Angeles Rams to the tune of 257 yards and four touchdowns on just 31 carries. The Browns won the game 45-31 ended the season with a 9-2-1 overall record. Ironically the met with the Detroit Lions in the ... (more) Today in Cleveland Sports: 11/24
Foolish Thoughts: Forsett, Snelling, Scott, and McCoy offer instant gratification
Foolish Thoughts: Forsett, Snelling, Scott, and McCoy offer instant gratification
fantasyfootballfools.com — When one of your fantasy football studs gets injured, fantasy owners usually face a tough decision. Should you go get that backup, the one who hasn’t seen more than five touches in any game this year? Or should you just find another running back or wide receiver on the waiver wire who’ll get it ... (more) Foolish Thoughts: Forsett, Snelling, Scott, and McCoy ...
Lions Will Likely Be Without Matthew Stafford on Thanksgiving; Calvin Johnson Also Out?
prideofdetroit.com — Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Let's go with the good news: Matthew Stafford 's shoulder injury does not appear to be of the long-term variety .  Jim Schwartz called the injury an AC joint separation, which can either be a ... (more) Lions Will Likely Be Without Matthew Stafford on ...
Bruce Gradkowski sparked Raiders offense
Bruce Gradkowski sparked Raiders offense
examiner.com — In the post-game discussions of the Raiders win over the Cincinnati Bengals, the team had universal praise for quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, and the improvement he brought. After a slow start, the Raiders offense had their best game of the season as ... (more) Bruce Gradkowski sparked Raiders offense
Eight Random Videos #3: Silverdome Sale Edition
Eight Random Videos #3: Silverdome Sale Edition
neswsports.com — special all Silverdome edition of 8RV: 1. Hulk Hogan Slams 525 Pounds Of Living Flesh 2. CBS Intro to Super Bowl XVI 3. Top 10 Plays of the 1979 NBA All-Star Game 4. Brazil-Sweden 1994 World Cup 5. Your 1983 USFL Champion Michigan Panthers 6-7 Monster Trucks, 8. Barry Sanders (more) Eight Random Videos #3: Silverdome Sale Edition
Arizona Cardinals Karlos Dansby Free Autograph Signing December 1 at Verizon
Arizona Cardinals Karlos Dansby Free Autograph Signing December 1 at Verizon
sportsgatherings.com — Arizona Cardinals Karlos Dansby will be signing free autographs at the Verizon Wireless store at the Chandler Village. (more) Arizona Cardinals Karlos Dansby Free Autograph Signing ...
Kris Brown blows another chance for Texans
Kris Brown blows another chance for Texans
scoresreport.com — For the second week in a row, Texans’ kicker Kris Brown blew an opportunity for his team to tie a game and force overtime. This time, Browns’ miss came in a 20-17 loss to the Titans on Monday night. Brown missed a 49-yard field goal with six seconds remaining, which would have tied the game ... (more) Kris Brown blows another chance for Texans
ProFootballinsight’s Fantasy Football Week 12 Early Injury Report
profootballinsight.net — NFL Fantasy Football Week 12 injury report. Need the latest info on Ben Roethlisberger, Kurt Warner, Michael Turner, Cedric Benson, Ronnie Brown, Matthew Stafford, Brandon Jacobs, Clinton Portis, Ladell Betts and Reggie Bush? We have it covered. (more) ProFootballinsight’s Fantasy Football Week 12 Early ...
Puppy Killed For Misbehaving Before Steelers Game
Puppy Killed For Misbehaving Before Steelers Game
sportsbybrooks.com — Ben Maller finds the PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE reporting today that a local man “ told police he killed his girlfriend’s puppy yesterday afternoon because the animal would not behave before the Steelers football game broadcast .”  ... (more) Puppy Killed For Misbehaving Before Steelers Game
Week 11 Monday Nighter: Titans go for four
Week 11 Monday Nighter: Titans go for four
betrepublic.com — Week 11 Monday Nighter: Titans go for four , the Tennessee Titans are the hands down winner of this year’s prize for ‘Most effective use of a bye week’ reward. Houston (-4) will try to put an end to the Titans’ winning ways in the Week 11 Monday nighter between these two AFC South rivals. (more) Week 11 Monday Nighter: Titans go for four
DT Domata Peko Hopes He’ll Play This Week
DT Domata Peko Hopes He’ll Play This Week
bengalsgab.com — DT Domata Peko, who left Sunday’s game at Oakland with a sprained right MCL, said he’ll try to play this Sunday vs. Cleveland with a customized knee brace. “I’m a little sore,” Peko said Monday. “It hurts a little bit when I do some change of direction stuff. ... (more) DT Domata Peko Hopes He’ll Play This Week
Singletary Says the Spread Wasn’t That Much of a Help
Singletary Says the Spread Wasn’t That Much of a Help
49ersgab.com — The Press Democrat says that Mike Singletary doesn’t feel the spread did all that much to help the Niners yesterday: 49ers head coach Mike Singletary said he does not think the team using the shotgun formation and spreading the field was the reason for their comeback in Week 11. ... (more) Singletary Says the Spread Wasn’t That Much of a Help
The Steelers Will Not Make The Playoffs
The Steelers Will Not Make The Playoffs
paneech.com — Welcome to the other side of the spectrum known as bad luck, which you avoided all of last year. (more) The Steelers Will Not Make The Playoffs
Orton Cleared to Practice This Week
Orton Cleared to Practice This Week
broncosgab.com — ESPN.com is reporting that quarterback Kyle Orton has been cleared to practice this week with the team, Orton didn’t start on Sunday due to lingering effects from an ankle injury. Great news here for the Broncos, as Chris Simms proved last week that he is not a capable NFL starter right ... (more) Orton Cleared to Practice This Week
Jaguars Place LB Bryan Smith On Injured Reserve
Jaguars Place LB Bryan Smith On Injured Reserve
jaguarsgab.com — The Jaguars placed linebacker Bryan Smith on injured reserve today, the team announced. Smith is out for the year with a shoulder injury after starting two games this year. Rookie defensive end Jeremy Navarre (Maryland) was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad. (more) Jaguars Place LB Bryan Smith On Injured Reserve
CB Rashean Mathis Ruled Out Against 49ers
CB Rashean Mathis Ruled Out Against 49ers
jaguarsgab.com — Jaguars’ cornerback Rashean Mathis has been ruled out of the team’s Week 12 game against the 49ers with a groin injury, according to the Twitter page of beat writer Michael C. Wright. Mathis missed last week’s game as well with the injury, so it must be serious if he has ... (more) CB Rashean Mathis Ruled Out Against 49ers
Bodden Says to the Saints: “Bring it On”
Bodden Says to the Saints: “Bring it On”
patriotsgab.com — Patriots CB Leigh Bodden said his team is confidently approaching its visit next Monday with the 10-0 New Orleans Saints. “It has to be, ‘Bring it on,’ ” Bodden told reporters today (via the Boston Herald) about how the Patriots will gear up for their visit to the bayou. ... (more) Bodden Says to the Saints: “Bring it On”
Schwartz Responds to Claims by Browns Coach Mangini
Schwartz Responds to Claims by Browns Coach Mangini
lionsgab.com — Jim Schwartz has come out and answered claims by Browns coach Eric Mangini: It’s a shame Detroit and Cleveland are not in the same division because not only would the NFL be able to centralize two of its most wretched franchises to spare some of the rest of the league, it might make for ... (more) Schwartz Responds to Claims by Browns Coach Mangini
Patience: the forgotten virtue in sports
Patience: the forgotten virtue in sports
inhistoric.com — Politics can be frustrating at times. There are two sides, as opposite as it can get, who are always fighting and arguing over what to do or what not to do, and one of the sides is always contending that a positive outcome is utterly unapproachable. Pundits make generalizations and ... (more) Patience: the forgotten virtue in sports

The stupid is going to burn this week
The stupid is going to burn this week
blogs.chron.com — There is going to be lots of talk this week after the Texans loss to the Titans. Some talk will be sensible, but there's going to be a lot of stupid. Always is after any NFL loss, and this particular... (more) The stupid is going to burn this week
SS Deon Grant Has Ligament Damage In His Hand
SS Deon Grant Has Ligament Damage In His Hand
seahawksgab.com — It appears that safety Deon Grant has some damage in his hand and wrist: Seahawks safety Deon Grant suffered a ligament injury to his hand and wrist on Sunday and will see a hand specialist Tuesday to determine the extent of damage, coach Jim Mora said. “I don’t know the exact ... (more) SS Deon Grant Has Ligament Damage In His Hand
Saints Place CB Leigh Torrence On Injured Reserve
Saints Place CB Leigh Torrence On Injured Reserve
saintsgab.com — The Times Picayune reports Saints Place CB Leigh Torrence On Injured Reserve that the Saints have put cornerback Leigh Torrence on injured reserve: To make room on the 53-man roster for newly signed cornerback Mike McKenzie, the New Orleans Saints placed cornerback Leigh Torrence on injured ... (more) Saints Place CB Leigh Torrence On Injured Reserve
NEW YORK JETS: Week 11 Review
jschil.wordpress.com — There isn’t much else to say than has already been said and written, except that Rex Ryan did a horrible job rallying the troops at the first sign of adversity, and Mark Sanchez is a true rookie QB. It hurts. It hurts to lose. And it hurts to feel that your season is over. But ... (more) NEW YORK JETS: Week 11 Review
Jones Expected to be Back Against the Rams
Jones Expected to be Back Against the Rams
seahawksgab.com — The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that it appears that Julius Jones will be back against the Rams: Seahawks running back Julius Jones has recovered from the bruised lung that kept him out this past week and is expected to practice Wednesday and should play Sunday at St. Louis. Mora said ... (more) Jones Expected to be Back Against the Rams
Niners Drop Tampering Charges Against the Jets
Niners Drop Tampering Charges Against the Jets
49ersgab.com — 49ers president Jed York is dropping the team’s tampering charge against the New York Jets over Michael Crabtree, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Monday. The 49ers filed tampering charges with the NFL regarding their then-negotiations with first-round draft pick ... (more) Niners Drop Tampering Charges Against the Jets
Pack Signs Free Agent CB Josh Bell
Pack Signs Free Agent CB Josh Bell
packersgab.com — The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that the Pack has inked free agent CB Josh Bell: The Packers made one roster move today, signing free agent cornerback Josh Bell. His agent, Fred Lyles, said that Bell worked out for the Packers today and was offered a contract shortly after the workout. ... (more) Pack Signs Free Agent CB Josh Bell
Turner Hoping to be Back on the Field Soon
Turner Hoping to be Back on the Field Soon
falconsgab.com — The AJC reports that RB Michael Turner is hoping to be back with the team soon: Falcons running back Michael Turner has been receiving continued treatment for his right high ankle sprain, but he remains uncertain how close he is to returning to action. “I’m just taking it easy ... (more) Turner Hoping to be Back on the Field Soon
Ryan to Have More of a Say in the Jets Offense
Ryan to Have More of a Say in the Jets Offense
jetsgab.com — Look for Rex Ryan to have more of a role in what the Jets do on offense after Mark Sanchez’s poor outing on Sunday: Instead of making Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez write ”ball security” on the blackboard 1,000 times in an effort to drive home the point, coach Rex Ryan ... (more) Ryan to Have More of a Say in the Jets Offense
Strickland Calls Out Patriots’ Mark LeVoir For Cheap Shot
Strickland Calls Out Patriots’ Mark LeVoir For Cheap Shot
jetsgab.com — The Star Ledger reports that the Jets are not happy with some of the cheap shots they got from the Pats Sunday: Two of the Jets’ top three cornerbacks were injured in Sunday’s 31-14 loss to New England and one accused the Patriots of a cheap shot. Starting cornerback Dwight Lowery ... (more) Strickland Calls Out Patriots’ Mark LeVoir For Cheap Shot
2-0 Week In NFL!
2-0 Week In NFL!
stocklemon.blogspot.com — It's always disappointing when you only have two NFL plays all week--and one of them isn't until Monday. It's always less disappointing when both of them win. The Raiders and Titans covered to keep the Free NFL Pick gravy train rolling in time for Thanksgiving. Let's keep it going! (more) 2-0 Week In NFL!
Razzball's Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups
football.razzball.com — Razzball's Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups (more) Razzball's Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

Raiders to End Up in Santa Clara?
Raiders to End Up in Santa Clara?
raidersgab.com — The SF Chronicle reports that the Raiders could wind up in Santa Clara with the Niners: Santa Clara voters may be getting a lot more than they bargained for if they approve the new 49ers stadium – like maybe the Oakland Raiders. Consider: Both the environmental review and the design for ... (more) Raiders to End Up in Santa Clara?
Morris Relieves Defensive Coordinator Bates of His Duties
Morris Relieves Defensive Coordinator Bates of His Duties
buccaneersgab.com — Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times reports via Twitter that Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris has relieved Jim Bates as defensive coordinator and will take over defensive play-calling duties. Morris will return Bucs to Tampa Two scheme. Bates remains with the team in a consulting role ... (more) Morris Relieves Defensive Coordinator Bates of His Duties
Bucs Coach Morris Relieves Defensive Coordinator Bates of His Duties
Bucs Coach Morris Relieves Defensive Coordinator Bates of His Duties
nflgridirongab.com — Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times reports via Twitter that Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris has relieved Jim Bates as defensive coordinator and will take over defensive play-calling duties. Morris will return Bucs to Tampa Two scheme. Bates remains with the team in a consulting role ... (more) Bucs Coach Morris Relieves Defensive Coordinator Bates ...
Texans Can’t Stop Young; Fall to Titans Late 20-17
Texans Can’t Stop Young; Fall to Titans Late 20-17
texansgab.com — The Tennessee Titans turned to Vince Young a few weeks ago to help save their season. Monday night in Houston they turned to their kicker to help them win their fourth straight game. Rob Bironas nailed a 53-yard field goal with under a minute left as Tennessee continued rolling with a 20-17 ... (more) Texans Can’t Stop Young; Fall to Titans Late 20-17
Titans Keep Streaking; Top Texans Late 20-17 in Houston
Titans Keep Streaking; Top Texans Late 20-17 in Houston
titansgab.com — The Tennessee Titans turned to Vince Young a few weeks ago to help save their season. Monday night in Houston they turned to their kicker to help them win their fourth straight game. Rob Bironas nailed a 53-yard field goal with under a minute left as Tennessee continued rolling with a 20-17 ... (more) Titans Keep Streaking; Top Texans Late 20-17 in Houston
Bironas’ Late Boot Seals Titans 20-17 Win Over Houston
Bironas’ Late Boot Seals Titans 20-17 Win Over Houston
nflgridirongab.com — The Tennessee Titans turned to Vince Young a few weeks ago to help save their season. Monday night in Houston they turned to their kicker to help them win their fourth straight game. Rob Bironas nailed a 53-yard field goal with under a minute left as Tennessee continued rolling with a 20-17 ... (more) Bironas’ Late Boot Seals Titans 20-17 Win Over Houston
Cowher “excited” by Bears job
Cowher “excited” by Bears job
beargoggleson.com — Have you ever been in a bar and immediately noticed that special someone across the bar, that ideal fantasy girl that makes your jeans a little tight? But just as you’re working up the nerve to approach her while unraveling a sordid fantasy suitable only for a Penthouse letter in your ... (more) Cowher “excited” by Bears job
Bucs fired defensive coordinator
digitalsportsdaily.com — The Bucs have let go another assistant coach... (more) Bucs fired defensive coordinator
49'ers Drop Tampering Charges Against Jets
49'ers Drop Tampering Charges Against Jets
ganggreennation.com — ESPN Mike Sando has reported that the 49'ers have dropped the tampering charges against the Jets they filed earlier this year regarding Michael Crabtree San Francisco 49ers president Jed York is dropping the team's tampering charge against the New York Jets over Michael Crabtree , a league ... (more) 49'ers Drop Tampering Charges Against Jets