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Associated Press - September 30, 2007 4:34 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS - Denver receiver Javon Walker isn’t playing against the Indianapolis Colts today because of swelling in his right knee. via WANE-TV Fort Wayne

Donnie Jones took the last snap of the 2003 National Championship Football Game and ran nine seconds off of the clock to secure a victory for his LSU teammates.

When Tony Romo began chasing a snap that flew over his head, two thoughts raced through his mind. “Don’t give up a touchdown,” he said, “and don’t get killed.”

Well, it looks as if though Rex Grossman is heading into the overflowing dustbin of Bears quarterback history alongside a long list of illustrious names such as Moses Moreno, Cade McNown, Peter Tom Willis, … via Frank the Tank’s Slant

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All three Cardinals games have been decided by three points, including last week’s last-second home loss to Baltimore. Enter the unbeaten Steelers, who with RB Willie Parker (league-high 368 yards) top the NFL in rushing (198.3 ypg). The Cards are 15th against the run. They’re expected to stick with QB Matt Leinart over veteran […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Carnell “Cadillac” Williams was carted off the field with a right knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against Carolina. via The Florida Times-Union

Associated Press - September 30, 2007 1:24 PM ET DETROIT - The Detroit Lions signed receiver Brandon Middleton today, adding depth at receiver with rookie Calvin Johnson out against Chicago. via WOOD-TV Grand Rapids

The Detroit Lions turned a here-we-go-again loss into a new-look win. Jon Kitna threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and Detroit overcame mistakes and missed opportunities to beat the Chicago Bears 37-27 Sunday.Brian Griese, who had three interceptions as a starter in place of Rex Grossman, threw a 1-yard pass to Desmond […]

Quarterback Alex Smith suffered a shoulder injury during the 49ers’ first offensive series today when he was sacked by Seattle’s Rocky Bernard. via San Jose Mercury News

Bengals fight stadium’s pooping pigeons The Associated Press CINCINNATI — The owners of the stadium where the Cincinnati Bengals play have withdrawn a request seeking city approval to shoot pigeons that have … via Centre Daily Times

“We have that talent; we have those guys who have done it in the past” As Luis Castillo looks back on it, trying to play through the seven-week period last season when he was dealing with a high left ankle sprain was not the wisest thing he could have done. via San Diego Union-Tribune […]

“Those two corners, Charles Woodson and Al Harris, are doing a great job matching up the opposing team’s wide receivers . Aaron Kampman, even though he does not have a whole lot of sacks, he’s bringing a lot of pressure.” In a book about New York Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi’s 2006 season with […]

Philip Rivers got into it with LT in a loss, then got into it with his teammates at a players meeting. via Fox Sports

Pro Bowl wide receiver Anquan Boldin and rookie starting tackle Levi Brown were inactive with injuries for Arizona in the Cardinals’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. via Indiana Gazette Online

Passing game hardly La. Tech’s fancy - Fresno Bee Fresno State’s pass defense is ranked first in the country — more because opponents decide to run or simply can’t pass than the Bulldogs’ lockdown coverage and … via Rivals.com

“I’m looking forward to watching this year’s team play. “It always feels like home when I return. It’s always good to get back home.” The path leading up to J.G. “Choppy” Wagner Stadium is partially lined with bricks honoring former Washington High School greats. via IHigh

The Ravens either decided RB Jamal Lewis was done or was going to command too much money to keep, but Lewis will keep his old team honest today. He’s third in the NFL in rushing (102.3 ypg with a 5.8-yard per carry average). Meanwhile, the Ravens are living life on the edge (66 points […]

“Can’t say anything bad about the earpieces” Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler’s left ankle is sore, but he said he didn’t expect the injury to cause him to miss much, if any, practice time this week. via Denver Rocky Mountain News

Philip Rivers got into it with LT in a loss, then got into it with his teammates at a players meeting. via Fox Sports

“I think once you master a system - which he has pretty much - and you have the physical tools, then it’s all about judgment” The NFL wasn’t crazy about Michael Vick before. Our NFL Czar says a positive test for pot will only make things worse. via Fox Sports

“You can’t just throw your helmet out there and hope to stop somebody.” Today’s clash between Jamal Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens has sparked bold challenges, sarcastic remarks and reignited a debate that began this winter when the defending AFC North champions unceremoniously cut … via The Capital

“His foot’s a lot better. That’s the good news” Dallas Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis didn’t sound very optimistic about his chances of finally playing. via NFL

Indianapolis - The Denver Broncos have pulled out their old script this week. Stop Peyton Manning. via WTHR-TV Indianapolis

The New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles each averted potential disaster by coming through with much-needed victories in Week 3 of this NFL season. via NFL Football Sports Betting News

“I was angry about (losing the Heisman.)” Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson Jr., middle, poses with Buffalo Bills NFL football draft picks Marshawn Lynch, left, and Paul Posluszny, right, after a news conference at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, … via Slam Sports

“I think he’s going to have some good games and some average games” When the Eagles made Jevon Kearse the highest-priced defensive lineman in NFL history 31/2 years ago, head coach Andy Reid compared Kearse to Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan. via PhillyBurbs.com

Tiki Barber was such a part of Eagles vs. Giants from 1997-2006 that, even after retiring from the playing field to the TV studio, the former Giants running back’s name crept into a lot of conversations during the week of preparations for tonight’s Philadelphia-at-New York game.'’When you’re talking about Tiki, you’re talking about one […]

Contention. The odor has not been in the air for a while around here. But as the Scarlet Heroes of Yore prepared for today’s game against Seattle, the whiff was strong. via San Jose Mercury News

The following notes are a compilation of the teams’ weekly press releases and other stats. via Chicago Bears