Archive for November, 2008

Vikings RT Hicks Out Against Bears

Nov 30, 2008 7:20 pm US/Central Minnesota Vikings right tackle Artis Hicks was scratched from a pivotal NFC North game against Chicago on Sunday night with a right elbow injury.

Analysis: AFC playoff race hits home stretch

The Titans have bounced back from their first loss and with another victory - or a loss by Indianapolis at Cleveland today - they’ll officially be back in the playoffs.

Reid proud of Eagles’ run game

Eagles head coach Andy Reid enjoyed talking freely about the offensive philosophy that blew up the Arizona Cardinals Thanksgiving night almost as much he treasured the replay.

Destiny swings back to Carolina advantage

The Carolina Panthers were doomed last week. Now they are destined. Coming off a victory over the Lions , the Panthers ran head-first into a vicious NFL trend last week — teams that play the Lions were 1-8 …

Ryan, Turner lead Falcons past Chargers

Matt Ryan, Michael Turner and the rest of the Atlanta Falcons are very much alive in the playoff picture.

The 2008 Baltimore Ravens: An Amazing Story

The story of the 2008 Baltimore Ravens is more amazing then you think. They didn’t make much action via free agency and trading during the off season.

Bills starting strong safety Donte Whitner misses game against San Francisco

Whitner was hurt in the fourth quarter of the Bills’ loss to the New York Jets on Nov.

Live blog: Giants vs. Cardinals

Good afternoon everybody! Welcome to Week 12 in the NFL! I’m Chris Mascaro and I’ll be bringing you all of today’s live game action, as the first-place Giants visit the NFC West-leading Arizona Cardinals .

Cassel has reason to bank on lucrative offseason

Today is a money game for New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel. He is scheduled to become a free agent in March, and finally - for the first time in his career - his timing has turned out to be perfect.

Browns tight end Kellen Winslow injures ankle against Colts

Winslow was hurt on the first play of the second half while blocking on a running play.

Walsh lessons resonate for Buffalo quarterback

Bill Walsh’s quarterback legacy is alive and well. It just happens to be living in Buffalo, not San Francisco.

NFL, NFL Week 13 Fantasy Football Matchups

No Fantasy Teams Found To prepare you as best we can for your week of Fantasy Football, we’ve devised this series of previews for each NFL game.

Ravens notebook: Bengals’ Lewis frustrated, not worried

If Marvin Lewis’ pants are burning after being ignited by the proverbial hot seat, then the Cincinnati Bengals’ coach is doing a pretty good job of ignoring the discomfort.

Frerotte gives Bears better chance of winning

Gussy up the numbers any way you want. Gus Frerotte still gives the Bears a better chance of winning today at the Metrodome than he does the Vikings.

BILLS: Spikes’ playoff drought a reminder for Buffalo

Linebacker Takeo Spikes returns for the first time to Buffalo much like he left the Bills a little over two years ago: A proud, determined player who remains driven to fill the one objective - playing on a …

Ravens refuse to take lowly Bengals lightly

There’s good reason to believe that the Baltimore Ravens will avoid falling into the trap of overlooking the pitiful Cincinnati Bengals, confirmed skid row inhabitants.

‘Skins-Giants pits NFL’s top rusher vs. top rushing team

The lonely linebacker is about to get some company. Antonio Pierce patrolled the middle essentially by himself last week when the New York Giants were beating up on the Arizona Cardinals.

Fan’s Life: Following his beloved Carolina Panthers keeps kidney patient going

After Cliff Davis learned that he had chronic kidney disease, he decided that he was going to live the rest of his life to the fullest.

Special-teams play a sore spot for Vikings

No team has provided a better example the last few seasons of how quality special teams can impact an outcome on Sundays than the Bears.

Sources: Former Bill Wanted for Questioning in Chippewa Fight

A Buffalo Police Department spokesman says investigators are looking into claims of a bar fight involving a former Buffalo Bills player.

Arrington’s hard running impresses Cardinals

November 25, 2008 1:36 PM The Cardinals’ reliance on their four-receiver offense against the Giants in Week 12 explains why running back J.J. Arrington played about as much as starter Tim Hightower.

Which Runner Will It Be?

Going into any game against the Ravens and their fourth-ranked rushing attack, and it is a safe bet that the ground game will be featured.

Cleveland Browns not so adorable, even with Quinn

Just mention the name Brady Quinn in passing and it instigates this radiant response: “Isn’t he just adorable?” “Adorable?” Think that would fly in the Dawg Pound? How about some of the other glowing …

Pacing, pads could change slow starts

Carolina Panthers coach John Fox has changed things around this week. The Panthers practiced without pads Wednesday and Thursday, a move Fox hopes might help shake off the early-game doldrums that have plagued …

Greg a. Bedard Washington will honor Taylor Safety was killed one year ago

Sometimes teams or players can ride it to unexpected heights. In other instances, focus can be lost and the immediate goal of winning the individual battle on a play-by-play basis takes a backseat.

Dawson Among Semifinalists For 2009 Hall Of Fame Class

Former UK standout and Pittsburgh Steelers star Dermontti Dawson is among the 25 semifinalists being considered for the Pro Football Hall Of Fame’s Class of 2009.

Playoff watch: Packers aren’t out of NFC North race

The Green Bay Packers have some ground to make up in the NFC North Division with five games remaining this season.

Notes: Cardinals scouted Eagles early

Did the Cardinals actually look past the defending Super Bowl champion Giants on Sunday and do a little advance scouting for their Thanksgiving game against the Eagles? Yes, in a way, they did.

Report: Ex-MSU wide receiver Burress shot in leg

New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis during an NFL game on Nov.

Quinn not rushing decision on finger

Brady Quinn is not rushing a decision on how to treat his broken right index finger, he said yesterday.