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No grown man wants to be considered soft. Especially those who run into each other at breakneck speeds for a living. Jason Pierre-Paul tried to spin the insult into motivation for the New York Giants' defense. Week 14 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Young... more

The Oakland Raiders put Pro Football Weekly publisher Hub Arkush on blast Wednesday. This was a bad-mouth-you-in-front-of-your-momma-type attack. Arkush told WSCR-AM in Chicago that the Raiders had begun talks with Jon Gruden about returning as... more

There was a regular theory being passed around the Green Bay Packers' facility the last several years regarding the run game. The team didn't need a dominant ball carrier, a 100-yard rusher, on Sundays. The Packers are a pass-first team, and the company... more

It took a couple of days for New York Jets coach Rex Ryan to name Mark Sanchez his starting quarterback this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars. There was a method to the madness , according to Sanchez. Darlington: Poor planning dooms Jets... more

The Arizona Cardinals will make a quarterback change this week. Again. Harrison: Week 14 Power Rankings Entering the final quarter of the regular season, there's still plenty of movement in Elliot Harrison 's NFL pecking order. More ... John... more

A Pro Football Hall of Fame representative joined Robert Griffin III during his Wednesday news conference, aired on ESPN, to make an announcement to the media. Robert Griffin III The representative held RG3's jersey and shoes from Monday night's... more

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin made a bold statement Tuesday that really wasn't that bold. "We have to win literally every one of our games," Coughlin said, the Star-Ledger's Jenny Vrentas reported. "That's how I look at it." That's how the... more

That whole MVP thing was great and all, but Aaron Rodgers said he would give it back with the quickness. The Green Bay Packers quarterback followed a Super Bowl winning season with a MVP award. He certainly has a preference. Harrison: Week 14 Power... more

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley had a misdemeanor possession marijuana, charge dismissed in his hometown of Mobile, Ala. on Tuesday. Fairley was stopped by police April 3, the Detroit Free Press reported, and his car was searched after... more

The play was ridiculous in itself. Robert Griffin III burst around the left end on an option and rushed for 12 yards. As the Washington Redskins quarterback went down, New York Giants safety Stevie Brown knocked the ball loose. It took an odd deflection... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers had plans to work out Stanford Routt, the Houston Chronicle's John McClain reported , but the cornerback instead signed a deal with the Houston Texans, according to McClain. The planned workout session with Routt indicated... more

Sometimes you've got to do what you've got to do. Even if you're Jerry Jones. Robert Griffin III The Dallas Cowboys owner found himself in a precarious position Monday night -- in need of a Washington Redskins victory. The New York Giants... more

Mark Sanchez has at least one supporter in his corner after being benched Sunday and then having to watch Greg McElroy lead the New York Jets to a win over the Arizona Cardinals . We're just not sure how much this helps the quarterback's cause. Take a... more

The father of Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen has passed away, the team announced Tuesday . Grady Allen, who was 66 years old, played 59 games over five years as a linebacker with the Atlanta Falcons. Dennis Allen flew to Texas after Sunday's... more

DETROIT -- Calvin Johnson certainly was an evil machine in the Indianapolis Colts' opinion Sunday. The man otherwise known as Megatron had a career-high 13 catches for 171 yards and one touchdown during the Detroit Lions' 35-33 loss at Ford Field,... more

DETROIT -- The legend of Andrew Luck continues to grow. The Indianapolis Colts' rookie quarterback had another unimpressive showing for the first 57 minutes of Sunday's game at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions led by 12 points late in the fourth quarter,... more

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt let coach Romeo Crennel and the team captains make the decision to play against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Hunt told NFL Network's Randy Moss the decision was unanimous. "I decided to leave it up to the team,"... more

NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi broke down the expected coaching changes in Philadelphia and San Diego on "NFL GameDay Morning." One name was at the top of both lists: Chip Kelly Jeremiah: Plum coaching jobs Before firing season begins, Daniel... more

The New York Jets' comical season has come down to this . All the back and forth about quarterbacks and butt-fumbles was summed up by injured cornerback Darrelle Revis. Brandt: Tebow not an NFL QB Tim Tebow has talent, Gil Brandt says, but if he... more

Welcome back, Greg Jennings. Brooks: Bears or Packers? Chicago and Green Bay both look like Super Bowl contenders. Which one will take the NFC North? Bucky Brooks examines. More ... The two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver will play for the Green... more

The NFL's most vicious rivalry is renewed this week as the Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ben Roethlisberger is hurt, but the Steelers are fighting for their playoff lives. They can't afford three consecutive losses. These are three of... more

Brett Favre never showed much interest in tutoring younger quarterbacks. Christian Ponder plans to ask anyway. The Minnesota Vikings' second-year quarterback has never talked with Favre, but he'd like to make offseason plans to pick the retired NFL... more

The NFL plans to explore  making all blocks below the waist illegal. You'd expect Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing to fully support the rule change after a peel-back block tore his anterior cruciate ligament and ended his season. Jeremiah: Best... more

Are you hoping Percy Harvin will return to your fantasy lineup this week? You might want to change those plans. The wide receiver was absent from Minnesota Vikings practice Friday during the portion open to the media, ESPN Twin Cities reported.... more

Associated Press Rumors that Jon Gruden will return to coaching are running rampant. It won't be at Tennessee, though. Jon Gruden will not be a Tennessee Volunteer. Jimmy Hyams of WNML-AM in Knoxville  reported that Gruden informed the... more

Cliff Avril took a pretty big risk during the offseason. The Detroit Lions defensive end wanted a lucrative long-term contract after posting 8.5 sacks in 2010 and 11 sacks in 2011. The Lions' best offer, reportedly, was $30 million over three years.... more

Michael Vick could be done for the season. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback isn't making progress in his attempt to return from a concussion, and the symptoms are getting worse , a source told WTXF-TV reporter Howard Eskin. Harrison: Week 13... more

New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck thought Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was the fastest player he'd ever faced. Then Robert Griffin III showed up with the Washington Redskins. Rapoport: Week 13 game rankings What's the best game... more

Jason Babin has a right to be ticked off. Well, kind of. He signed a five-year, $28.9 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles before the 2011 season and was supposed to be part of a "dream team" that would take the franchise back to the Super... more

Jared Allen still is sorry that Lance Louis' season is over. The Minnesota Vikings defensive end leveled Louis with a block during an interception return last week and tore the Chicago Bears offensive lineman's anterior cruciate ligament. Harrison:... more

The NFL fined Green Bay Packers safety Jerron McMillian $21,000 for his hit on Martellus Bennett in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the New York Giants. McMillan believes that happened because of the way Bennett behaved on the field. Brooks: Bears or Packers?... more

Chip Kelly has at least one endorsement in Philadelphia -- from Eagles linebacker Casey Matthews. Harrison: Week 13 predictions With only five games left in the regular season, it's must-win time for several clubs. Elliot Harrison provides his picks... more

Tyrann Mathieu announced his intent to apply for entry into the 2013 NFL Draft on Thursday . The former LSU cornerback released the following statement: "After much thought and reflection, I have decided to forego my remaining college eligibility. It is... more

Robert Griffin III already is the most popular athlete in Washington D.C. That only took a couple months. Check out the best photos of RG3. RG3 now is the most popular player in the NFL, according to jersey sales reported by ESPN.com . Griffin passed... more

Ndamukong Suh is starting to understand the gravity of his situation. The Detroit Lions defensive tackle was fined $30,000 by the NFL for his kick to Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub's groin during the Thanksgiving Day game . Suh realizes his... more

We've all laughed at the now-infamous butt-fumble. Mark Sanchez's explanation is good for a chuckle, too. "I guess (I was) more stunned than anything," the New York Jets quarterback told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "Just like a car accident. I... more

Washington Redskins fans were thrilled to see Pierre Garcon make it through last week's win over the Dallas Cowboys. Not only was he healthy, but he was productive. Robert Griffin III Garcon caught five balls for 93 yards in his second game... more

Kevin Gilbride said it months ago when he proclaimed Justin Smith "gets away with murder." The New York Giants offensive coordinator was joined by St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher, who was more judicious with his description, in saying the San Francisco... more

Is it wise to poke the bear? The Miami Dolphins are about to find out . Rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill was asked about playing the New England Patriots -- the team with three Super Bowl victories since 2000. The team that leads the AFC East. The... more

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings was a full participant in practice Wednesday and will play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday . The question is: How will the Packers use the two-time Pro Bowler? Brooks: Bears or Packers? Chicago and... more

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas was fined $15,00 Wednesday for a hit on quarterback Ryan Tannehill in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Thomas took to Twitter to voice his displeasure . "NFL to funny..try and take money out your pockets... more

INDIANAPOLIS - Calvin Johnson earned one of the most prestigious NFL endorsements during the offseason when voted to grace the cover of "Madden NFL 13." Johnson passed out free copies of the video game to teammates, but has never played himself. "I... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh addressed the Thanksgiving Day controversy for the first time Wednesday. "I was being dragged to the ground, and my foot inadvertently hit the man," Suh told reporters, according to... more

The Minnesota Vikings were already in a bad position without Percy Harvin. Then Adrian Peterson  missed the bus . Sunday started on a bad note only got worse when the Vikings couldn't catch the ball  in a 28-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. The... more

The San Francisco 49ers will be without Kendall Hunter for the rest of the season, a source told USA Today. The 49ers said the running back suffered a left ankle injury in a win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, but Matt Barrows of the Sacramento... more

Brandon Moore is not thrilled with NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth . His frustrations seem a little misplaced. The New York Jets guard garnered national headlines this week for his participation in the team's latest blunder . During the Jets' 49-19 loss... more

So you're telling me there's a chance?! Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones isn't giving up hope on a playoff berth despite dwindling odds. The Cowboys are 5-6 and technically in contention, but anyone who has watched Dallas with... more

This is a problem most teams around the NFL would love to have. Take a look back at the best photos from this classic rivalry. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark had to respond to widespread panic after a 20-14 loss to the Cleveland Browns on... more

Does LeSean McCoy need to worry? Probably not. But still ... Power Poll: Texans on top The 10-1 Houston Texans are still No. 1 in the latest NFL.com Power Poll, but which hard-charging team moved up to No. 2? More... The Philadelphia Eagles... more

Power Poll: Texans on top The 10-1 Houston Texans are still No. 1 in the latest NFL.com Power Poll, but which hard-charging team moved up to No. 2? More... Charles Tillman has a chipped bone in his foot, a league source told Chicago Tribune... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- T.Y. Hilton has started to make a name for himself. Reggie Wayne appreciates the help. Check out the best photos from the Week 12 matchup between the Bills and Colts. Hilton, a rookie wide receiver out of Florida International, was... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Two Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders, Megan and Crystal Ann, had their heads shaved by the team mascot after the third quarter of Sunday's game at Lucas Oil Stadium as part of a challenge to raise money for leukemia research. The two... more

Greg Jennings will not play Sunday night against the New York Giants, Fox Sports insider and NFL Network contributor Jay Glazer reported. Jennings returned to practice this week after surgery on an abdominal muscle tear. He hasn't played since... more

It's official: Jay Cutler will start. NFL Network's Stacey Dales reported the Chicago Bears confirmed their No. 1 quarterback will be under center when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Cutler missed last week's game due to a concussion... more

Sean Payton is never far from the thoughts of the New Orleans Saints. Harrison: Week 12 predictions No more bye weeks in the 2012 campaign. What can we expect with all 32 teams in action? Elliot Harrison provides his picks. More ... The... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without wide receiver Antonio Brown on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, NFL.com's Aditi Kinkhabwala reported. Schein: Big Ben or bust for Steelers Adam Schein handicaps the AFC wild-card race, and says the... more

The NFL will review the Thanksgiving Day incident involving Ndamukong Suh on Monday, a top league executive told USA Today . Take a look at photos from the Thanksgiving Day matchup between the Texans and Lions. In the Detroit Lions' 34-31 overtime loss... more

Coach Bruce Arians knows his team has some major challenges this week. The Indianapolis Colts are 6-4 and are looking at their first must-win scenario with the remade roster. The Colts would have a wild-card berth if the playoffs started today. They need... more

B.J. Raji isn't in the habit of saying things just to say them. So his evaluations usually carry weight. The Green Bay Packers nose tackle was asked which players on the roster were indispensable . Everyone can name one. Many didn't even know who No. 2... more

We talking about practice . Not a game. Practice. Well, we're actually are talking about a game, too. Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden was high on some throws in overtime against the Dallas Cowboys last week in a 23-20 loss . Weeden was... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- C.J. Spiller was named the Buffalo Bills' starting ruinning back this week, but that doesn't matter to the Indianapolis Colts. They already had their eye on him. Breer: Defenders cry foul over fines Albert Breer reports that... more

Troy Polamalu practiced with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the first time in seven weeks Friday, The Associated Press reported. A strained right calf has limited the seven-time Pro Bowl safety to just five quarters of playing time this season. "It... more

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews will miss Sunday's game against the New York Giants because of his hamstring injury, the team confirmed Friday . Jeremiah: Top matchups in Week 12 Can the Packers protect Aaron Rodgers from the Giants'... more

Has Chris Johnson's midseason push done enough to keep him in Tennessee? Would the Titans actually consider releasing their star running back? Johnson signed a $53.5 million extension before the 2011 season to remain a Titan through 2016. He's owed $10... more

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will not receive the benefit of the doubt from the NFL, executive vice president of football operations Ray Anderson told ProFootballTalk.com's Mike Florio on the "Dan Patrick Show." On NFL Network... more

It wouldn't be a New York Jets game without some Tim Tebow drama. This time: Why was he even active? The Jets were trounced 49-19 by the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving. Quarterback Mark Sanchez's final stat line (301 yards, one touchdown, one... more

Percy Harvin's status for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears could be decided soon. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver missed practice Thursday with an ankle sprain , the Star Tribune reported. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said he'd like to see... more

There's a new feeling in D.C. Robert Griffin III can sense it. Lombardi: Turkey Day lessons Michael Lombardi says all three Thanksgiving showdowns taught us something. Plus, 10 thoughts around the league. More ... The Washington Redskins are... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- NFL rookies are having success at a record pace in 2012. The New York Times pointed out that rookie quarterbacks Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts, Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins, Russell Wilson of the Seattle... more

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson tore his anterior cruciate ligament late in the 2011 season and is inexplicably in the midst of a career year. Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose tore his ACL late in the 2011-12 NBA season and is... more

Desperation has pushed Ryan Lindley into action. The Arizona Cardinals' rookie quarterback will make his first career start Sunday against the St. Louis Rams with Kevin Kolb injured and John Skelton ineffective. Harrison: Week 12 predictions No... more

Families across the United States will hit their backyards today for some Thanksgiving football. The Mannings were no different. The New York Times' Sam Borden tells a story about a New Orleans family with three sons that played every Thanksgiving . One... more

Pierre Garcon seemed ready for a breakout season with Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins when he caught an 88-yard touchdown in Week 1 . Months later, it seemed like Garcon would be placed on injured reserve with a torn ligament in his toe. He... more

Carson Palmer's return to the city where he made his NFL bones could be a big story, but it really hasn't been. Take a look at the career of quarterback Carson Palmer. Maybe it's because the Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders, who'll meet Sunday... more

This is the part where we usually set up the story and give you the news. This time, we're just going to let Baltimore Ravens safety Bernard Pollard address his qualms with the NFL and Ed Reed's $50,000 fine .  Take a look back at this long standing NFL... more

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings participated in several periods of practice Wednesday , ESPNWisconsin.com's Jason Wilde reported. The two-time Pro Bowler returned to the field after surgery on an abdominal muscle tear. He hasn't played since... more

Brooks: Turkey Day primer Week 12 opens with a three-course football feast on Thanksgiving Day. Bucky Brooks has analysis/picks for each game. More ... The New England Patriots will be without Rob Gronkowski, Chandler Jones and Logan Mankins... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Andrew Luck got his first taste of the New England Patriots last week. There were good moments and not-so-good moments. Three interceptions and a fumble lost were ugly. Fourteen points on a pair of 80-plus-yard drives on the first two... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- With Thanksgiving less than 24 hours away, Indianapolis Colts interim coach Bruce Arians was asked what he's thankful for. He was brutally honest. Take a look back at this long standing NFL tradition. "I'm thankful for the Pittsburgh... more

Don't expect the Denver Broncos to add another running back after Willis McGahee tore his medial collateral ligament in Sunday's win over the San Diego Chargers. We understand the temptation to ring Tiki Barber, but John Elway is likely to show... more

A team doesn't have play well to pull a primo spot on "Sunday Night Football." Just be entertaining. The Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys game will remain in the NBC slot on Dec. 2 despite Philadelphia's weekly self-destruction. The Eagles have lost... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers do not like those who mock the towel. Never mind the fact that Steelers fans love waving those things in people's faces, making it the easiest thing to mock. Linebacker LaMarr Woodley took his disdain to Twitterland, posting a... more

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh left the door open for a quarterback controversy Monday night following the Niners' emphatic win over the Chicago Bears when asked about the often-ignored rule that a player doesn't lose his job to an injury.... more

The New York Giants held a players-only meeting Monday morning in which everyone was allowed to voice any/all of their thoughts. While the Giants sit atop the NFC East with a 6-4 record coming off a Week 11 bye, they've lost their last two games and... more

The Packers pulled out of Detroit with a 24-20 victory , but there are two major concerns in Green Bay. No. 1: Kicker Mason Crosby seems to have lost his way. Crosby now is 11 of 18 on field-goal attempts after he missed two Sunday. He actually missed... more

There was little pretty about the Green Bay Packers' 24-20 win over the Detroit Lions, but at least Green Bay improved to 7-3 with every goal still attainable. Sunday might have been the death knell in Detroit. The Lions fell to 4-6 and sit in... more

New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles will not play in Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders, Fox Sports insider and NFL Network contributor Jay Glazer said on Fox's pregame show. Sproles missed the last two games with a broken hand... more

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told the team's official website that running back Rashard Mendenhall will start Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens . Harrison: Week 11 predictions Whole lotta intrigue in Week 11, including the latest... more

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker is expected to play, but he will test his ankle before Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts, NFL.com's Albert Breer reported. Week 11 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Carson Palmer's matchup against the New... more

With all of the drama surrounding the New York Jets , NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi detailed one simple fact. "It's a lack of talent," Lombardi said. "When you break down this offense, who's (Mark Sanchez) going to throw the ball to? ... They... more

Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys . Harrison: Week 11 predictions Whole lotta intrigue in Week 11, including the latest installment of Ravens vs. Steelers. Elliot Harrison provides his... more

NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi echoed Green Bay Packers fans' frustrations when he discussed tight end Jermichael Finley on Sunday morning. Lombardi broke down the issues with Finley on "First on the Field," who has the talent to be one of the... more

Cedric Benson hopes to return to game action Dec. 16 . That's when the Green Bay Packers face his former team -- the Chicago Bears. Week 11 fantasy matchups Looking for fantasy lineup help? Marcas Grant breaks down the matchups and likes what he sees... more

Coaches around the league normally downplay any revenge motivation when facing former employers. Not Rob Ryan. The Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator admitted there are lingering feelings from his departure from the Cleveland Browns in January 2011.... more

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark will play Sunday vs. the Baltimore Ravens despite having suffered two concussions since Oct. 28 . The most recent was six days ago. Lombardi: Steelers need Big Ben The Steelers sink or swim with... more

Gunther Cunningham is ticked off. Unnamed sources have had that effect around the NFL lately. The Detroit Lions defensive coordinator had a few words for the NFC scout that told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that Ndamukong Suh was being coddled by... more

Josh Cribbs continues to beg for a role in the Cleveland Browns offense -- and he continues to get turned down. Harrison: Week 11 predictions Whole lotta intrigue in Week 11, including the latest installment of Ravens vs. Steelers. Elliot Harrison... more

The New England Patriots will have to play at least another week with standout tight end Aaron Hernandez. Harrison: Week 11 predictions Whole lotta intrigue in Week 11, including the latest installment of Ravens vs. Steelers. Elliot Harrison provides... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't concerned about Torrey Smith's speed. The wideout is the deep threat in the Baltimore Ravens' offense and has seven touchdowns and 10 receptions of 20 yards or more. Jeremiah: Ranking backup QBs With backup quarterbacks... more

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brad Childress said he wants to evaluate quarterback Brandon Weeden over the course of the entire season before he forms an opinion of the rookie. That leaves seven games to make an impression. New Browns CEO Joe... more

Michael Turner had been the focal point of the Atlanta Falcons offense since he signed in 2008. Not anymore. Turner was one yard shy of 1,700 that first year and is coming off back-to-back 1,300-yard campaigns. Darlington: Falcons at a crossroads... more

Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips believes the NFL is biased towards offensive players. That's not a unique thought. Phillips shared his opinion when asked about Tim Dobbins' $30,000 fine for a hit on Chicago Bears quarterback Jay... more

Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones is on pace for a career year with 40 receptions for 462 yards. His eight touchdowns are already a career high. Fans questioned his hands after a series of drops in 2010, but he shook that reputation. Jones... more

Aaron Rodgers was disappointed in the final cut of his "60 Minutes" appearance last week. The Green Bay Packers quarterback thought certain answers were edited to fit the show's "agenda" and was upset it didn't air a segment where he discussed the MACC... more

Brandon Jacobs is the latest to get caught by the Twitter monster . Kind of. The San Francisco 49ers running back recently tweeted: "Never work in a place where you hate your boss so much, you should be happy at work #YouLiveAndYouLearn" Of... more

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh blew off his scheduled media session Wednesday, but apologized for it Thursday. The third-year pro addressed reporters and said he'd answer all questions . The biggest topic was the recent criticism from an... more

Everyone will tune in Monday night to see which team has the better defense, the Chicago Bears or San Francisco 49ers. Baltimore Ravens-Pittsburgh Steelers always is must-see TV. New England Patriots-Indianapolis Colts brings a showdown between future... more

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher wasn't shy when asked Thursday about the NFL's concussion issue. "If you don't want to play and get concussed, then don't play," Urlacher said. "It's your career, it's your life. "You have to make that... more

The Denver Broncos' hiring of John Elway to run their football operations smelled like a public-relations move when it was first announced before the 2011 season. The Broncos were struggling, and what would appease fans more than bringing back the city's... more

Nearly everone associated with the New York Jets has commented on the latest opinion of backup quarterback Tim Tebow . Let's not leave out running back Shonn Greene. We'll catch up with the guy in the fireman helmet tomorrow. Darlington: Tebow the... more

The inevitable became reality Wednesday, when the NFL fined DeAngelo Hall $30,000 for his Oct. 28 incident with a game official, a source briefed on the punishment told NFL.com and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Alfred Morris The Washington... more

Tim Tebow and Matt Slauson are all good. The latest incident in the never-ending Tebow saga took off earlier Wednesday when an anonymous player called the quarterback "terrible" in a New York Daily News story. Of course, the New York Jets spent the day... more

Alex Smith has taken a step toward suiting up in the San Francisco 49ers' Monday night game against the Chicago Bears. The quarterback practiced Wednesday in a black non-contact jersey , according to The Sacramento Bee's Matt Barrows. "Contact is... more

Rob Gronkowski has scored 35 touchdowns in his first three NFL seasons. He and fellow tight end Aaron Hernandez have helped reshape the New England Patriots' offense. Andrew Luck Gronk is the Indianapolis Colts' problem this week , and interim... more

Linebacker Clay Matthews has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy announced. Harrison: Week 11 Power Rankings Fluidity abounds in this week's league pecking order with a new team at the top.... more

The Green Bay Packers suddenly are short-handed on the offensive line with right tackle Bryan Bulaga (hip) out for the season. The only non-starters left on the Packers' 53-man roster are undrafted rookie free agents Don Barclay and Greg Van Roten.... more

The turf inside the Chicago Bears' Soldier Field is historically awful. Players have complained about the footing for years as they tear up huge chunks while trying to plant and cut.  Sunday night, it was especially bad as rain rolled in during the late... more

Darren McFadden is feeling better, Yahoo Sports' Jason Cole reported Tuesday , but that doesn't mean he'll be ready Sunday against the New Orleans Saints . Harrison: Week 11 Power Rankings Fluidity abounds in this week's league pecking order with a... more

From the "Just Let it Go" file, we present Antrel Rolle. The Giants were all worked up last week after Cincinnati Bengals receiver A.J. Green said there were holes in the New York defense. Rolle responded by saying Green "better duck" on WFAN . Power... more

Jerry Jones isn't playing around with DeMarco Murray's health. The Dallas Cowboys running back has missed four games with a sprained foot and probably will be held out against the Cleveland Browns this week. Honestly, the Cowboys don't need Murray to... more

Dez Bryant isn't done returning punts , Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday morning. On NFL Network NFL Replay will re-air the Dallas Cowboys' 38-23 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 10 on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 9 p.m. ET.... more

Every week some coach, and normally more than one, says his team played hard in a loss. That effort wasn't an issue. Does that ever make anyone feel any better -- players or fans? Buffalo Bills receiver Stevie Johnson sounds over it. "Every week... more

Josh McCown is headed back to the Chicago Bears, a league source told the Chicago Sun-Times' Sean Jensen . He was expected to travel to Chicago on Monday night. "We're looking at all our options at the quarterback position," Lovie Smith said. "As I... more

The Detroit Lions signed cornerback Pat Lee on Monday and released Alphonso Smith, MLive.com reported . Power Poll: Who's No. 1? The Atlanta Falcons suffered their first loss, while the Houston Texans beat the Chicago Bears. What has that done to the... more

The Detroit Lions had to do one thing to give themselves a chance against the Minnesota Vikings. One thing. Stop Adrian Peterson. That didn't happen. The Vikings put up a season-high point total in their 34-24 home win against their NFC North... more

Cliff Avril suffered a concussion in the Detroit Lions' loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the team said on Sunday. The Lions defensive end was first shaken up in the second quarter , but returned shortly thereafter. He was on the sideline again during... more

The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-0 this season when LeSean McCoy carries the ball 20 times or more. Those Eagles are 0-5 when he runs the ball 19 times or fewer. Harrison: Week 10 predictions Two of the NFL's best teams face off Sunday night. Who will... more

Sean Payton isn't going anywhere, according to NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi. Darlington: Coaches lack loyalty Sean Payton might not bolt the Saints for the Cowboys, but it won't be because of loyalty, Jeff Darlington writes. More ...... more

Roddy White is still dogging the New Orleans Saints. The Atlanta Falcons receiver said this week that the food is the only thing he likes about the city of New Orleans . Now he's talking about the Saints' secondary. Darlington: Coaches lack loyalty... more

It's time for Michael Vick's starting days to end in Philadelphia, NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi said Sunday morning. Vick and the Eagles have struggled mightily and sit with a 3-5 record. Some fans have begged to see rookie quarterback Nick... more

The Houston Texans and Chicago Bears highlight this week's slate of games. The two teams sport identical 7-1 records, but the Bears do have the advantage of hosting at Soldier Field. Rapoport: Week 10 game rankings Texans-Bears promises to be a... more

Blaine Gabbert isn't going anywhere. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey said Friday that Gabbert will remain the starter despite leading the NFL's worst offense and having twice injured his shoulder in the last four games, including Thursday's... more

Rapper Too Short once said, "It was all good just a week ago." Well, it's been about a month for the Minnesota Vikings. Rapoport: Week 10 game rankings Texans-Bears promises to be a defensive showdown. Where does it slot in Ian Rapoport 's Rap Sheet... more

The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints renew their NFC South rivalry on Sunday. We'll let Roddy White take it from there . "I don't like nothing about the Saints," White told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "The colors. The city. Nothing.... more

The New Orleans Saints have officially ruled running back Darren Sproles out for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, NOLA.com reported. Harrison: Week 10 predictions Two of the NFL's best teams face off Sunday night. Who will prevail: Texans... more

Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin did not practice Friday , 1500 ESPN's Tom Pelissero reported, and continues to be a game-time decision. Harvin injured his ankle last week and was on crutches earlier this week. He was seen walking with a pronounced... more

Calvin Johnson will probably stop talking about injuries soon. Megatron: I feel all right It's been a season littered with injuries, but Calvin Johnson says his health is improving as time goes on. More ... He said he played through a... more

The play had to make you laugh. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck had just thrown an interception and was determined to do something about it. Dawan Landry raced up the field near the sideline and Luck came flying in helmet first. The ball was... more

The Detroit Lions will meet with Stanford Routt on Friday, sources told The Sideline View's Adam Caplan. Megatron: I feel all right It's been a season littered with injuries, but Calvin Johnson says his health is improving as time goes on. More ...... more

Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu rightfully are considered the top safeties in the game. They have a combined 15 Pro Bowls. But there's a young gun on the NFL's top defense who has entered the conversation -- Dashon Goldson. San Francisco 49ers defensive... more

Jeremiah: Who has the edge? Tom Brady vs. Jairus Byrd. Arian Foster vs. the Bears LBs. Who has the edge in Week 10? Daniel Jeremiah breaks it down. More ... Arian Foster is vegan. Kinda. Sometimes. The Houston Texans' running back announced... more

If you're looking to send an NFL player to football Hades, where would that be? Doug Martin Buffalo, according to Greg Schiano. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach was the latest to be asked about a Sporting News poll, in which Schiano was voted... more

The Indianapolis Colts will be without six starters against the Jacksonville Jaguars for "Thursday Night Football." Defensive end Robert Mathis (back) was declared inactive one week after he had a big sack in a win over the Miami Dolphins. Mathis had... more

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has taken a beating in the realm of public perception. That'll happen when you hit that sophomore slump and your team holds the worst record in the NFC. Cam Newton Regardless of all the national... more

We've been privy to a kinder, gentler Jay Cutler the past few weeks. The Chicago Bears have won six in a row, own a two-game lead in the NFC North and Mike Tice has learned to keep his distance . Jay Cutler Cutler even has taken it easy on the... more

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall will move back into the starting lineup once healthy , the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported. Isaac Redman Mendenhall missed the first three weeks of the season while he recovered from knee... more

The Scott Pioli-Todd Haley combination was supposed to return the Kansas City Chiefs to relevance. We know how that worked out. Harrison: Week 10 predictions Two of the NFL's best teams face off Sunday night. Who will prevail: Texans or Bears? Elliot... more

Peyton Manning knows how good he's got it. Anyone who's watched the offensive lines of the Arizona Cardinals or Philadelphia Eagles know this too. The Denver Broncos haven't allowed Manning to be sacked in the last three games . By comparison, Michael... more

Matt Hasselbeck will appeal a $15,750 fine levied by the NFL for his horse-collar tackle in Sunday's loss to Chicago Bears. The Tennessee Titans quarterback ran down Bears cornerback Kelvin Hayden after a fumble by tight end Jared Cook and pulled him to... more

Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson has played the last three games despite a rib cartilage problem. Coach Pat Shurmur pulled the rookie after a season-low eight carries against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7. Richardson responded by... more

Green Bay Packers first-round draft pick Nick Perry was placed on injured reserve Wednesday , the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported. The rookie linebacker out of USC underwent wrist surgery this week and is out for the season. Brandt: Ranking the top... more

Houston Texans nose tackle Shaun Cody suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung during last week's win over the Buffalo Bills last week. A source told Houston Chronicle reporter Tania Ganguli that Cody's injury is worse than first thought.... more

Dominic Raiola and an anonymous general manager are fighting like fifth-graders. And one of them needs to stop. The battle royale started a few weeks ago when Pro Football Weekly published quotes from an anonymous general manager taking verbal... more

Brandon Jacobs hasn't played a single snap for the San Francisco 49ers since he signed as a free agent during the offseason. He's healthy now, but the last few weeks have been a he-said, he-said concerning why he hasn't stepped foot on the field.... more

Percy Harvin called himself a "long shot" to play this week against the Detroit Lions after an ankle sprain put him on crutches. So, it's no surprise he was held from practice Wednesday. Smart fantasy owners already have started to plan for a... more

Mike Tomlin should read his medical updates like a 1700's town crier. He should stand on the podium with media gathered, unroll a parchment, ring that little bell and shout the announcements. Isaac Redman Safety Troy Polamalu. Calf. Probably... more

Robert Griffin III loosened his stranglehold on the Offensive Rookie of the Year title last weekend. Or maybe two other contenders just forced their way into contention.                                     Andrew Luck     Realistically, this... more

Former No. 1 overall draft pick Jake Long had the worst day of his career Sunday, according to Pro Football Focus statistics reported by the Orlando Sun Sentinel. On NFL Replay NFL Replay will re-air the Indianapolis Colts' 23-20 win over the... more

Calvin Johnson wasn't on a snap-count per se against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, but the Detroit Lions coaching staff exercised caution with their star receiver . Megatron was mindful himself , but the coaches pulled him for 12 of 72 offensive... more

A "team decision-maker" said the Philadelphia Eagles' firing of defensive coordinator Juan Castillo was a "miscalculation," according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane. Lombardi: No confidence in Philly If Eagles fans could vote on their... more

Only a Stanford grad would grade so hard. Andrew Luck Andrew Luck set an NFL rookie single-game record with 433 yards in the Indianapolis Colts' 23-20 win against the Miami Dolphins. He's on pace to set rookie records for completions, attempts... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Chuck Pagano attended an Indianapolis Colts game Sunday for the first time since being diagnosed with leukemia five weeks ago. The coach spoke to Colts players and staff following the team's 23-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins. On... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Sunday's game between the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts was billed as a showdown between two rookie quarterbacks who have accelerated the rebuilding process in their respective cities. Most single-game passing yards by an NFL... more

Megatron is indestructible. We know this now. Calvin Johnson didn't practice all week because of a painful left knee, and his status was a game-time decision. He tested his knee before the game by running a series of routes at half-speed. Three hours... more

The New England Patriots will permanently move Devin McCourty to safety, according to NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi. The Patriots sent a fourth-round draft pick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for cornerback Aqib Talib at Thursday's trade... more

One win hasn't changed LaDainian Tomlinson's mind. The retired running back still believes San Diego Chargers coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith will be fired if the team doesn't make the playoffs. Tomlinson said the day before the... more

Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano plans to attend today's game against the Miami Dolphins, according to NFL Network reporter Albert Breer . Pagano has not been with the team since being diagnosed with a form of leukemia after Week 3. Owner Jim... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill likely will start Sunday, NFL.com and NFL Network's Albert Breer said on "First on the Field." Tannehill was forced to leave last week's win over the New York Jets with a left knee injury... more

Dez Bryant's curfew has been lifted . At least for one night. ESPN Dallas' Calvin Watkins reported the Dallas Cowboys receiver was given permission to stay out past midnight into Saturday morning. The team and advisor David Wells imposed a set of... more

When Rob Ryan speaks, we listen. There's no telling what he might say. This week, the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator predicted America's Team would hand the Atlanta Falcons their first loss. What else is he supposed to say? Jeremiah: Key... more

Buffalo Bills coach Chan Gailey doesn't have to worry about his job because general manager Buddy Nix isn't ready to scrap the current rebuilding project. "I hope I can put that to rest," Nix told the Buffalo News on Saturday. "The age-old thing -- and... more

Jermichael Finley was poised to lead the new generation of tight ends after the 2009 season. He set the Green Bay Packers record with 159 receiving yards in the 51-45 playoff loss to the Arizona Cardinals and entered 2010 as the No. 1 target in the... more

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Haloti Ngata is expected to play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, but he won't have his normal amount of snaps, the Baltimore Sun reported . Ngata hasn't practiced the last two days while nursing a shoulder... more

The drama show that has taken place with the Philadelphia Eagles this season has been as mentally taxing as it has been physical. Yes, quarterback Michael Vick and the Eagles' offense has struggled with turnovers and finding the end zone, but coach Andy... more

Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray was on the practice field Friday, but did not participate , ESPN Dallas reported. The optimistic outlook has Murray back next week. Murray has missed the last two games with a foot injury, and ESPN Dallas'... more

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had the same concern many of us did about the Pittsburgh Steelers-New York Giants game Sunday. Would the needed police and emergency workers take away from those working the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy? NFL... more

Mike Wallace went to the Pro Bowl last year running go routes for the Pittsburgh Steelers. That has changed under offensive coordinator Todd Haley . Kinkhabwala: A Steeler ultimatum Jonathan Dwyer went from bench-warmer to stud RB. Aditi Kinkhabwala... more

Just a few weeks ago, New York Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride said San Francisco 49ers defensive end Justin Smith "gets away with murder ." Now Giants defensive end Justin Tuck said the same about the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of Sunday's big... more

The unfortunate story of Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith continues. Police were called to his home Tuesday, when siblings were there to "harass and torment" Smith "in the pursuit of collecting financial gain," according to the police... more

You might want to sit down for this one. Your faith in humanity might never be the same. Billick: Reid made the right call If the Eagles had replaced Michael Vick with Nick Foles, it would have been like giving up on the season, Brian Billick says.... more

New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle has lived the flip side of the NFL's rule protecting defenseless receivers. Rolle sustained a head injury last week while trying to avoid a collision with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant, who became... more

If Norv Turner is coaching for his job, he isn't being helped by injuries. The San Diego Chargers were without receivers Robert Meachem and Eddie Royal in a 31-13 win over the the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night . Both were inactive with hamstring... more

DeAngelo Hall's plea to the NFL seems to have fallen on deaf ears. The Washington Redskins cornerback was kicked out of last week's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers for an incident with an official. Hall said the official verbally abused him also and... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers will make a day trip to New Jersey on Sunday due to the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, Steelers Digest reported . The New York Giants play host to the Steelers at 4:25 p.m. ET. Kinkhabwala: A Steeler ultimatum Jonathan Dwyer... more

Wade Phillips is no punk. We know that at least. The Houston Texans defensive coordinator wants another shot at the Packers after Green Bay handed the Texans their only loss of the 2012 season. Not only were the Texans beaten, but the Packers hung 42... more

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill seems ready to start against the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday . Rapoport: Week 9 game rankings What's the best game on the Week 9 slate? The worst? Ian Rapoport provides a pecking order in his Rap... more

Green Bay Packers receiver Greg Jennings had surgery for his rectus abdominal tear Thursday. Harrison: Week 9 predictions Are the undefeated Falcons and defending champion Giants destined for doom on Sunday? Elliot Harrison provides his picks. More... more

Tony Romo has the complete confidence of the Dallas Cowboys organization. Owner Jerry Jones has repeatedly said so. Now COO Stephen Jones has backed the quarterback. Schein: Playing Mr. Fix-It Adam Schein knows what's wrong with the Eagles. He also... more

The Reggie Bush-Antonio Cromartie battle just won't end. I'd be worried if this were a rap beef. A diss record comes out of Miami, and I'm calling Jesse Jackson to arrange a sit-down. After all the talk leading up to last Sunday's New York Jets-Miami... more

The Arizona Cardinals have quarterback issues. We knew that before training camp started. We knew that when John Skelton was named the starter the first time. We knew that before he was hurt and Kevin Kolb took over. We knew that before Kolb was rocked... more

The Carolina Panthers have three well-paid running backs, not including quarterback Cam Newton. Those same Panthers sit with a 1-6 record. NFL trade tracker Mike Thomas was the first player traded this week, going from the Jaguars to the Lions. See... more

Ed Reed told the NFL to keep its hands out of his pocket Wednesday. The Baltimore Ravens were fined $20,000 last week for not listing Reed on their injury report. Reed takes issue with that, considering he never missed a practice or game because of... more

There has been a lot of love for the Indianapolis Colts in the last several weeks. The Colts are 4-3, No. 2 in the AFC South and ahead of the rebuild schedule. They've won three of four and have the Miami Dolphins at home this week , then a Nov. 4 trip... more

The Green Bay Packers have dealt with an anemic run game since Ryan Grant posted consecutive 1,200-yard rushing seasons in 2008 and 2009. Running back Cedric Benson was the big offseason signing, but he was placed on injured reserve with a sprained left... more

Four consecutive losses will tick off anyone, and Ken Whisenhunt is there. Rapoport: Week 9 game rankings What's the best game on the Week 9 slate? The worst? Ian Rapoport provides a pecking order in his Rap Sheet Rankings. More ... The... more

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson again missed practice Wednesday. He was held out of the Packers' 24-15 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a hamstring issue that still remains a problem. Jeremiah: Week 8 revelations Daniel Jeremiah... more

Robert Griffin III probably is annoyed with comparisons, period. He'll always be linked to Indianapolis Colts No. 1 overall pick Andrew Luck. Some always will compare him with other quarterbacks of the same race. This week, and probably for several years,... more

The New York subways are scheduled to be closed for the next several days. Airline travel in the Northeast has been scrambled. But the New York Giants will host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. On NFL Network NFL Replay will re-air the New... more

The Chicago Bears could have rookie wide receiver Alshon Jeffery back in two weeks , according to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs. Jay Cutler That means Jeffery could be available for the Bears' Nov. 11 home game against the Houston Texans or... more

Sean McDermott, step right up. It's your turn to play "Gimmie a Break," the Carolina Panthers edition. Past contestants have been Cam Newton and Ron Rivera. Sorry to say, neither of them fared very well. On NFL Network NFL Replay will re-air... more

Michael Vick just doesn't look like himself, teammate DeSean Jackson said Tuesday on NFL Network's "NFL AM." The Philadelphia Eagles have fallen to 3-4 and are in the midst of a three-game losing streak. Defensive coordinator Juan Castillo recently was... more

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Early Doucet was absolutely destroyed on a 5-yard crossing route by San Francisco 49ers safety Dashon Goldson during Monday night's blowout loss . Power Poll: Falcons solidify lead The unbeaten Atlanta Falcons remain... more

Gunther Cunningham nearly lost his mind Sunday.  Detroit Lions fans were right there with him. Power Poll: Falcons solidify lead The unbeaten Atlanta Falcons remain at the top of the latest NFL.com Power Poll, but where does our panel of experts rank... more

The Green Bay Packers were expected to cake-walk their way to a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Yeah, that didn't happen. The Packers' offense was discombobulated but did enough for a 24-15 victory . Coach Mike McCarthy called it a "grind-it-out... more

The Detroit Lions have a flair for the dramatic. Yeah, that's what we'll call it. The Lions needed a 16-play, 80-yard drive to upset the Seattle Seahawks 28-24. Titus Young caught a 1-yard slant from Matthew Stafford with 20 seconds left in regulation... more

These are trying times for the Carolina Panthers. The quarterback is taking suggestions from the media. None of the three well-compensated running backs lead the team in rushing. Coach Ron Rivera probably has realtors on speed dial. Harrison: Week 8... more

Hurricane Sandy definitely will have an effect on NFL games Sunday, as the weather system nears the East Coast. Jeremiah: Key matchups in Week 8 Daniel Jeremiah identifies five enticing battles to follow in Week 8, including DeSean Jackson vs.... more

There comes a time in every man's life when the body just doesn't bounce back like it used to. Aches and pains linger. It's a little bit harder to get out of bed the next morning. Schein: The Steelers' saviors The Steelers have flaws. They also have... more

The compliments keep rolling in for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb. First was Aaron Rodgers. "Randall is probably going to go down as one of the better picks in Ted Thompson's career, if not the best," the Packers' star quarterback... more

The New York Giants recently claimed they aren't respected. Apparently, they don't give it , either. Isn't this game fun? Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan told the New York Post, via Pro Football Talk , the Giants didn't give the Cowboys... more

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is now the proud owner of 21 Papa John's Pizza restaurants in the Denver area, the Denver Post reported. That's not exactly the same as his investment in the upscale Harry and Izzy's in Indianapolis, but Manning... more

Things have been quiet on the DeSean Jackson front in 2012. The 2011 season was drama-filled after a holdout and failing to reach the 1,000-yard plateau for a third consecutive year. The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver has been silently productive... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers' throwback jerseys are so, um, gaudy that Ike Taylor had to make up a word to describe them . "I like them. I like the throwback, man. That bumblebee, jailhouse look from back in the day," Taylor told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.... more

The Oct. 30 appeals hearing for the suspensions in the New Orleans Saints bounty scandal have been postponed. Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, who will hear the appeals, made the decision. Pro Football Talk first reported the postponement.... more

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told the crowd at the NFL's Fan Fest that it's time for a team in London , ESPNBoston.com reported. "You're already hosting the Premier League, and we believe we're the premier sport in the world," Kraft said.... more

The Green Bay Packers will likely be without 2011 first-round draft pick Derek Sherrod for the entire season. The offensive tackle out of Mississippi State broke his tibia and fibula Dec. 18, 2011, against the Kansas City Chiefs and had surgery that... more

New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott won't play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, New York Daily News' Manish Mehta reported . His streak of 119 consecutive games will come to an end. Scott hyperextended his toe in Week 3 against the Dolphins... more

The Arizona Cardinals might want to take out extra insurance on John Skelton. Their offensive line already got quarterback Kevin Kolb (ribs) killed. They are one big shot away from lining up rookie Ryan Lindley under center. And they host the frothing San... more

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham will be a game-time decision for Sunday's tilt against the Denver Broncos, The Times-Picayune's Mike Triplett reported. Graham was limited in practice Friday, and coaches want to see how his ankle responds.... more

The premier matchup this week features two Super Bowl-winning, record-setting quarterbacks on borderline playoff teams, as Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos host Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints on Sunday night . This should be a shootout,... more

Things can get ugly real quick in the Detroit Lions' locker room. That has been proven over the years. The Lions have fallen to 2-4 with a delicate combination of horrendous special-teams play and an offense that can't score. Center Dominic Raiola, who... more

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin told running back Ahmad Bradshaw on Monday to keep his emotions in check , one day after the two had a sideline incident over whether or not to run the ball. "Just to calm my emotions and just let it all out in my... more

The scenario keeps getting worse for Pierre Garcon. First, the Washington Redskins wide receiver had a minor foot injury in Week 1 . Then it lingered. It turned out to be a tear of the ligament that allows a runner to push off his second toe. The... more

We've seen players tackled by their hair. That's the risk of trying to shine like Troy Polamalu. But hair pulling on the ground? That just seems so fourth grade. Schein: The Steelers' saviors The Steelers have flaws. They also have Big Ben and... more

Indianapolis Colts running back Donald Brown was a full participant in practice Thursday and now is in position to play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans . Brown (knee) missed last week's win over the Cleveland Browns and returned to practice on a... more

Denver Broncos cornerback Tracy Porter has been held out from football activities because of seizure concerns. Porter suffered a seizure in August, then experienced the same symptoms -- light-headedness and a racing heart -- before the Broncos flew to... more

So much for those worries about Blaine Gabbert's shoulder. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback fully participated in practice for a second consecutive day despite an injured non-throwing shoulder. Harrison: Week 8 predictions The Falcons are the... more

The status of New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw remains unclear. Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Bradshaw "maybe ... hopefully" will practice Friday, according to Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News. Bradshaw, on the other hand, said he... more

The play-action pass is dependent on a strong run game to freeze linebackers and safeties in order to hit receivers behind them. So, it's no surprise that the top five play-action quarterbacks play beside some of the best rushers in the game. Harrison:... more

The Baltimore Ravens have begun contract talks with left tackle Michael Oher, The Baltimore Sun reported. Oher, 26, has the 2013 season remaining on his five-year, $12.799 million rookie contract. "I love it here," Oher said. "It's a great... more

Jerry Jones has simplified his football strategy, Big Daddy Kane-style . Rapoport: Week 8 game rankings What's the best game on the Week 8 slate? The worst? Ian Rapoport provides a pecking order in his Rap Sheet Rankings. More ... The Dallas... more

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson did not practice Wednesday , MLive.com reported. Johnson suffered a knee injury against the Chicago Bears on "Monday Night Football ." Lombardi: Lions stuck in a stall In 2011, the Lions went from bad to... more

The Oakland Raiders have been considered a kinder, gentler organization since the passing of Hall of Fame owner Al Davis. Not according to Tamba Hali. "It's a tradition," the Kansas City Chiefs linebacker told the Kansas City Star ahead of Sunday's... more

A foot specialist diagnosed Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon with a plantar plate tear in his right foot Wednesday, the Washington Times reported . Garcon remains a week-to-week decision to play. "We don't know what's going to happen with Pierre,"... more

The Cleveland Browns plan to place linebacker Scott Fujita on injured reserve, coach Pat Shurmur said Wednesday. Fujita suffered a neck injury against the New York Giants in Week 5 , and NFL.com and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported it could be... more

Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley said last week that he and quarterback Aaron Rodgers lacked chemistry . Rodgers doesn't necessarily agree. Schein: Packers are covered The Packers will miss injured safety Charles Woodson. Adam Schein has... more

The Buffalo Bills have tried to find the perfect balance between their running backs since C.J. Spiller was drafted No. 9 overall in 2010. Fred Jackson's presence seemed to keep Spiller from progressing, but Jackson rushed for 1,000 yards in 2009 and just... more

Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason expects to have season-ending knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve, he told News 14 Carolina. Beason was inactive the last two weeks because of the knee. "I've been pretty banged up, it's been week... more

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings saw a specialist Tuesday for his lingering groin injury, a source told ESPN Wisconsin's Jason Wilde . Jennings has missed the past three games, although some thought he could be available this week... more

Mario Williams might have wrist surgery during the bye week, a source told Tim Graham of The Buffalo News . The Buffalo Bills defensive end has 3.5 sacks after he signed a six-year, $100 million free-agent contract during the offseason. Williams has... more

Martellus Bennett apparently loves to tell a good Tony Romo joke. The New York Giants tight end made an appearance Wednesday on "Good Morning New York" on WNYW-TV  to talk football and practice his short-range catching ability. When co-host Dave Price... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts coach Chuck Pagano was released from the hospital Sunday morning just in time to watch his team from home. After several weeks of undergoing treatment for leukemia, Pagano must have been glad to see Andrew Luck and Co. beat the... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson started in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Browns coach Pat Shurmur saw enough in the first 30 minutes that he sat the star rookie for the second half... more

Power Poll: Falcons soar to top The unbeaten Atlanta Falcons surged to the top of the latest Power Poll, but who's No. 2 -- and how did the Giants' win over the 49ers alter the rankings? More... Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant will start... more

Rod Marinelli was the laughingstock of the NFL four years ago. He etched his name into the record books as coach of the 2008 Detroit Lions -- the only team in NFL history to finish 0-16. Now, Marinelli is lauded around the league as the Chicago Bears'... more

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently called the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense "dink and dunk" under new coordinator Todd Haley. Has that phrase ever been used in a positive context? The Steelers own the 17th-ranked pass offense and have not been a... more

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw will play in Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins, NFL.com and NFL Network's Kimberly Jones reports. Bradshaw missed practice Friday with a foot injury and was listed as questionable. Harrison: Week... more

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan doesn't seem too worried about facing Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton on Sunday . The Panthers run the option and a zone read offense with the mobile Newton -- a scheme the Cowboys haven't faced in... more

The New York Giants announced Saturday that defensive tackle Chris Canty has been moved to the 53-man roster and will play his first game of the season Sunday against the Washington Redskins. Canty had been on the physically unable to perform list since... more

The Baltimore Ravens have struggled with their pass rush this season. They have 10 sacks in six games and have been without 2011 Defensive Player of the Year Terrell Suggs, who combined for 25 sacks the last two seasons. The lack of a pass rush has... more

The Houston Texans suddenly have a lot to play for in Week 7 . Last week's blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers raised questions about their 5-0 start. Those opponents have a combined 12-17 record and none hold a winning record. Not only is it a... more

Nearly seven months after tearing his Achilles tendon, reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Terrell Suggs is expected to play in the Baltimore Ravens' game against the Houston Texans on Sunday , though multiple sources say it will be a game-time... more

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (ankle) will not play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday , but linebacker Jonathan Vilma will after being activated from the physically unable to perform list, a team source told NFL Network's Alex... more

Five members of the Indianapolis Colts purchased 2,500 tickets to Indiana Fever's WNBA Finals game against the Minnesota Lynx. The tickets will be given away at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday, the Indianapolis Star reported.... more

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is expected to play against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday , a team source told NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Schein: How to fix the Cowboys The bad news? Dallas has many problems. The good news? Adam Schein says... more

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson had nine touchdowns through the first five games of 2011. He has one in 2012. The man dubbed Megatron isn't frustrated, though. Rapoport: Week 7 game rankings What's the best game on the Week 7 slate? The... more

Rob Ryan hopes a new name doesn't equate to the same game. The Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator is very aware his unit has only one takeaway in five games. So, he's done talking about takeaways. Now, they're looking for "takeovers." Jeremiah: Key... more

People are getting a little cavalier with this whole injury report thing. Whereas New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick had quarterback Tom Brady listed every week, these teams have simply left guys off. Lombardi: What's next for Ravens? Without... more

The NFL is all about matchups. Finding an area to exploit and taking advantage. Sometimes that's easier said than done. Here are three matchups that will go a long way in deciding games this weekend: Green Bay Packers pass offense vs. St. Louis Rams... more

The Green Bay Packers will be without nose tackle B.J. Raji for the second consecutive game. Coach Mike McCarthy declared Raji out during his Friday news conference, ESPN Wisconsin's Jason Wilde reported. Jeremiah: Key matchups in Week 7 Daniel... more

The lasting image from the Seattle Seahawks' Thursday night loss will be wide receiver Sidney Rice power-slamming his mouthguard into the turf. That'll happen when the offense is held to six points. Schein: How the West was won One simple half of... more

Nate Burleson said the Detroit Lions have to embrace their inner bad boy , so he can't let a little thing like 10 stacks change that philosophy. Rapoport: Week 7 game rankings What's the best game on the Week 7 slate? The worst? Ian Rapoport provides... more

Plaxico Burress doesn't understand why he's not playing in the NFL. The 35-year-old receiver has been out of football after playing last season with the New York Jets. "You really don't know what's going on behind the scenes," Burress told NFL Network's... more

Order the yellow jacket. Call the guy who makes the busts. David Wilson is on his way. Yes, the New York Giants rookie running back has big plans. Hall of Fame plans. "I think at the end of my career, I'll be in the Hall of Fame," Wilson told... more

Muhammad Ali famously punished Floyd Patterson in the ring for calling him Cassius Clay. Osi Umenyiora didn't need the beating to change his tune on RG3. Wyche: Glass half empty or full? There are 11 teams sporting the perfectly mediocre 3-3 record.... more

The San Francisco 49ers earned a narrow 13-6 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, and they pretty much owned the second half. The lone touchdown drive of the game came in the third quarter, when the 49ers went on a 10-play, 86-yard drive... more

Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid fired defensive coordinator Juan Castillo on Tuesday, but the changes might not be done. Reid held a news conference and said he's still evaluating and "going through the process of what I'm deciding." Power Poll:... more

Apparently, maturity can be a detriment on the football field. Who knew? Matthew Stafford The Detroit Lions had a, let's call it, tumultuous offseason with seven arrests or citations. Management demanded the team be accountable for... more

The Dallas Cowboys have tried to explain the late-game miscues that led to a missed 51-yard field goal and a two-point loss to the Baltimore Ravens Darlington: 'Boys clinging to hope Jerry Jones has faith in the Cowboys, Jeff Darlington reports,... more

Let's call Week 6 the first "Upset Weekend" of 2012. And I don't just say that because of my glowing 5-8 record thus far. As an Around the League crew, we went into Monday night's game an awe-inspiring 29-36. Yes, I had to air their dirty laundry along... more

Green Bay Packers inside linebacker D.J. Smith is out for the season , coach Mike McCarthy announced at his Monday news conference. Smith suffered a knee injury during Sunday's 42-24 victory over the Houston Texans. Rap Sheet Rundown: Rodgers' rise... more

Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best will not return to the field any time soon. General manager Martin Mayhew announced Monday that Best will not be cleared and did not give a time frame for an eventual return. Best failed neurological tests... more

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is unlikely to play against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7 , Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reported . The former NFL Defensive Player of the Year injured his calf against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5,... more

No news isn't good news for Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best . Matthew Stafford Lions coach Jim Schwartz told the media there's still no word on Best , who underwent more post-concusssion tests last week, the Detroit Free Press reported.... more

Juan Castillo will continue to make the defensive calls in Philadelphia. Rap Sheet Rundown: Rodgers' rise Ian Rapoport assesses Week 6's big developments, including Aaron Rodgers' fantastic performance on Sunday night. More ... At this moment.... more

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli was offered a two-year contract extension by owner Clark Hunt earlier this year, CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora reported Sunday. Jeremiah: Key matchups in Week 6 Daniel Jeremiah identifies six... more

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey hasn't had many conversations with doctors about the concussion he sustained in Week 3. He doesn't want to know about it. Heyward-Bey told NFL Network's Andrea Kremer that he was knocked out cold with... more

The Green Bay Packers have an effort issue on defense , according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Bob McGinn. Linebacker Clay Matthews has an NFL-wide reputation for relentless pursuit. McGinn believes there aren't enough players with that mentality... more

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been openly critical of the bounty suspensions since the NFL first announced them. The courts eventually became involved, and the players have appealed their bans for the second time. Brees told Yahoo!... more

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks took another step Saturday toward being active against the San Francisco 49ers -- he boarded the team plane. Jones: A fight to behold It doesn't get more physical than Giants vs. 49ers. Kimberly Jones... more

Ray Lewis has repeatedly answered questions about the Baltimore Ravens' not-as-dominant-as-before defense through the first five weeks of 2012. This time, the question centered on Lewis himself. The All-Pro linebacker laughed when asked if he still has... more

There is a bit of civility between the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants after week full of public bickering. Jones: A fight to behold It doesn't get more physical than Giants vs. 49ers. Kimberly Jones says the defending champs face more... more

Matt Schaub defended teammate Andre Johnson from growing criticism about his play, the Houston Texans quarterback said on "NFL Total Access." Many have wondered if the Pro Bowl receiver has begun to slow down. NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi said... more

Reggie Wayne might want to lay off the Mountain Dew. Then again, maybe not. The Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl receiver had a career day in Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers with 13 receptions for 212 yards and a touchdown. He scored the game-winner in... more

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy criticized the lack of production in practice this week. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers blamed himself, but also said rookies on the scout team have failed to provide the necessary tempo and looks for the offense.... more

The San Francisco 49ers can't forget what happened in January . They probably don't want to. The New York Giants defeated the 49ers in the waning moments of last season's NFC Championship Game en route to a Super Bowl victory. A late fumble by Kyle... more

Trying times call for strong leadership, and these are trying times in Green Bay. The Packers are 2-3 and have lost more games in the first five weeks than they had in the previous 23 games, including playoffs. Lombardi: The Pack is not back The... more

Drew Stanton never was going to start for the Detroit Lions. Not with Matthew Stafford on the roster. The New York Jets, however, led Stanton to believe he had a chance. Schein: Jets need to sit Sanchez The Jets should take their cues from another... more

New York Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride pulled a veteran move before the trip to visit the San Francisco 49ers this weekend. He praised the 49ers' defenders, then gave the officials something to look for. Gilbride implied that defensive... more

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen criticized the NFL for having a double standard during a Friday appearance on "NFL AM," saying the rulebook doesn't protect defensive players in the same way it does offensive players. The subject become a hot... more

Tight end Jermichael Finley began the 2010 season as the featured receiver in the Green Bay Packers' offense. Then he was lost for the year with a knee injury in Week 5. Lombardi: The Pack is not back The Packers aren't rolling like they did in 2011,... more

The real Chris Johnson replaced the hologram version -- the one that looks like CJ2K, but without the production -- Thursday night . The Tennessee Titans running back had his second-best game of the year with 91 yards on 19 attempts. He never had... more

Larry Foote was brutally honest in his assessment of his Pittsburgh Steelers after they were upset 26-23 by the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night. "We're not strong mentally," the veteran linebacker told KDKA-FM, via CBS Pittsburgh. "We don't look... more

Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix is not a happy camper. His defense has allowed a combined 97 points in the past two weeks to the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers. That's 97 points in two  weeks. "What I see is not enough intensity... more

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was brutally honest about the issues slowing down the Green Bay offense. The reigning MVP took responsibility for his own play on his radio show with Jason Wilde on WAUK-AM in Milwaukee. "I haven't played as... more

The New York Jets can't catch a break. Or maybe they did. Jones: Jets searching for answers Onside kick? Fake punt? Gadget plays? The Jets will try anything -- except starting Tim Tebow, Kim Jones writes. More ... Nose tackle Kenrick Ellis... more

There's a youth movement in Indianapolis, but it was the veterans that set the tone in the Indianapolis Colts'  30-27 upset of the Green Bay Packers. Power Poll: Texans on top The Houston Texans check in at No. 1 in the NFL.com Power Poll for the... more

Fresh from the "Captain Obvious" file, we present Jason Garrett. The Dallas Cowboys coach has figured out the problem for America's Team. Power Poll: Texans on top The Houston Texans check in at No. 1 in the NFL.com Power Poll for the third straight... more

Remember when the New York Jets were all about being a physical team? Running the ball on offense and stopping it on defense? Jones: Jets searching for answers Onside kick? Fake punt? Gadget plays? The Jets will try anything -- except starting... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Lost in the emotion of the Indianapolis Colts' 30-27 win over the Green Bay Packers was a significant improvement on the field. The Colts were dominated along the line of scrimmage in the first half. They had been all season, and that... more

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne fought through a rare case of cramps during his 13-catch, 212-yard effort Sunday. He hid it well considering the way he repeatedly torched the Green Bay Packers secondary. Rapoport: Colts win one for Chuck... more

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay never had a moment like Sunday. He has been around football and the NFL most of his life. The franchise was passed down to him from his father, Robert. Irsay delivered the game ball from the 30-27 win over the Green... more

The early reports are good for Green Bay Packers nose tackle B.J. Raji. The anchor of the defensive line went down with an ankle injury while being blocked against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter. He did not return. On NFL Replay NFL... more

The fumbles keep coming for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick. He has no explanation. Vick lost another fumble near the goal-line Sunday, this time during a 16-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He now has six interceptions and five lost... more

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III plans to play this week against the Minnesota Vikings. He left the game Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons with a concussion in the third quarter. Don't get us started on the Redskins' label of... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Everything seems to be a struggle for the Green Bay Packers these days. The offense just doesn't resemble the record-setting unit from 2011. The officials certainly haven't helped. Injuries are piling up. The Packers collapsed Sunday in... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said he had one goal during the week leading up to Sunday's home meeting with the Green Bay Packers: Bring coach Chuck Pagano the game ball from a victory. That's exactly what he did. A clearly... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Green Bay Packers' medical staff was busy during Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Jeremiah: Key matchups in Week 5 Daniel Jeremiah provides the six biggest matchups on this weekend's docket, including Drew Brees vs.... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts linebacker Dwight Freeney is active Sunday against the Green Bay Packers for the first time since Week 1. He suffered a high ankle sprain against the Chicago Bears in the season opener . Darlington: Heart to Hartline... more

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs wants to return to action Oct. 21 against the Houston Texans, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported Sunday. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year had surgery in May to repair a partially torn Achilles tendon.... more

NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi called Danny Amendola the best player on the St. Louis Rams' roster. The former NFL personnel executive said Sunday on "First on the Field" that the Rams immediately should sign the free agent-to-be to a long-term... more

Greg Jennings will be a free agent after 2012. The next few weeks will give the Green Bay Packers a taste of life without their star wide receiver. A groin injury has nagged since Week 1 and will sideline Jennings against the Indianapolis Colts on... more

Brandon Lloyd was a 1,400-yard receiver with the Denver Broncos in 2010. Denver's Champ Bailey was, and still is, one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL. Training camp drills between the two were plenty competitive. Breer: The men behind the rivalry... more

If anyone knows how to lock down Darren Sproles, it's the San Diego Chargers. Schein: Why Brees deserves blame Adam Schein believes the biggest culprit in the Saints' 0-4 start is escaping blame and wants to set the record straight. More ...... more

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney, who hasn't played since suffering a high-ankle sprain in the team's season opener , will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport... more

Trent Richardson was absent from Cleveland Browns practice Friday to attend the birth of his third child, coach Pat Shurmur said, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer . Shurmur said Richardson missing practice won't affect his status for... more

It didn't take long for Brandon Marshall to settle in with the Chicago Bears. Now he doesn't want to leave . Jeremiah: NFL quarterly report The first quarter is in the books. Who stood out? Who disappointed? Daniel Jeremiah has all the answers. More... more

Ninety-two players in the NFL have recorded an interception this season; twenty have multiple picks -- Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings has four. Schein: Why Brees deserves blame Adam Schein believes the biggest culprit in the Saints' 0-4 start... more

Green Bay Packers fans have a reputation for invading opposing teams' stadiums. The Atlanta Falcons saw it the past two seasons, and the Cheeseheads turned San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium into West Lambeau in 2011. Indianapolis Colts interim coach Bruce... more

Running back Trent Richardson sees a chink in the defending champs' armor he believes the Cleveland Browns can exploit Sunday . The New York Giants allowed Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy to rush for 123 yards last week , including 91 around... more

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan has not been pushed to start Tim Tebow, general manager Mike Tannenbaum said on Thursday. The Tebow question moved to the forefront, as we knew it would, after the Jets were torched 34-0 by the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews tends to draw extra attention on a weekly basis. Straight double teams. Chips from tight ends and backs. Anything to slow down the long-haired whirling dervish. Interim coach Bruce Arians said... more

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder was limited in practice for the second day in a row Thursday. Coach Leslie Frazier, however, said his quarterback looked better than Wednesday. Brooks: NFL's most improved team The Vikings have stunned... more

The NFL announced its players of the month for September on Thursday, and the early leader for most valuable player headlines the group. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was tabbed NFC Offensive Player of the Month after powering his team to a 4-0... more

There has been an inordinate amount of recent attention paid to quarterback behavior outside of the chalk. Breer: MJD bucks holdout trend Maurice Jones-Drew hasn't skipped a beat after his holdout. The Jaguars star explains why to Albert Breer . More... more

Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are bosom buddies, apparently. New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts fans, meanwhile, just threw up. Peyton Manning Manning told reporters Wednesday that his one-time nemesis gave him regular support during... more

The NFL granted New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees' request that coach Sean Payton, interim coach Joe Vitt and general manager Mickey Loomis be allowed to attend Sunday night's game against the San Diego Chargers. Brees game-by-game Drew Brees... more

Joshua Cribbs said his family no longer wants him to play football. The Cleveland Browns wide receiver/return man was knocked out cold during a loss to the Baltimore Ravens last week. Linebacker Dannell Ellerbe unleashed the type of hit that makes you... more

Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas practiced Wednesday for the first time since July 31. Delmas, who had surgery on his left knee Aug. 7, said he could have been back sooner. "I could've practiced last week," Delmas told the Detroit Free Press. "Yeah,... more

A lingering groin injury couldn't have come at a worse time for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings. The seventh-year veteran is coming off consecutive Pro Bowl seasons and is in the final year of his contract. He's in line for, probably, the... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy watched quarterback Aaron Rodgers develop from a high-ceiling, first-round draft pick into a Super Bowl and regular-season MVP. This week , he prepares for a highly touted No. 1 overall pick in... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- The goal for the Indianapolis Colts this week is to keep emotions in check and focus on the Green Bay Packers. Plain and simple. Colts coach Chuck Pagano was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia last week and has been... more

Aaron Rodgers, like everyone else, was thrilled to have the regular officials back on the field this past week. The Green Bay Packers quarterback had a special pregame moment with the crew. "I was obviously happy to see those guys back," Rodgers said... more

Send home the lip-readers. Cancel the private investigators. Wes Welker spilled the beans. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was caught on camera Sunday dropping an expletive-laced phrase that just happens to rhyme with "puck you, stitches."... more

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters it's a "safe assessment" that safety Troy Polamalu, linebacker James Harrison and running back Rashard Mendenhall will play Sunday vs. the Philadelphia Eagles. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter Alan... more

Did the Detroit Lions believe they had arrived? A 10-6 season and a playoff berth had Ford Field packed and Detroiters actually complimenting the organization. That's a seismic shift in the D. Four games into 2012, and the high scoring offense,... more

Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker could miss multiple games after his second shoulder dislocation of the season. The medical staff had to pop the shoulder back into place Sunday against the Houston Texans . Again. Dr. Mike Pagnani, director of... more

Whatever beef Percy Harvin had with the Minnesota Vikings is a distant memory . The multifaceted receiver leads the NFL with 689 all-purpose yards and is in the midst of his best season as a professional. That didn't seem possible during a three-day... more

Devin Hester complained this week that he wanted a larger role in the offense . What a difference one play can make . The Chicago Bears' receiver/return man extraordinaire had three receptions for 38 yards Monday Night, but it was the 34-yard touchdown... more

Someone on Twitter called it the best bad game you could have. Apologies for not noting the author, but the concept stuck with me. The box score makes Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant look darn good this morning . Eight receptions for 105 yards --... more

New York Jets receiver Santonio Holmes will not play this week and there is no timetable for his return, the New York Daily News' Manish Mehta tweeted . Are the New York Jets in free fall? Rex Ryan and the Jets had high hopes for 2012. After a... more

Anybody who has had a loved one diagnosed with cancer knows it's a nasty disease. Chemotherapy weakens the body as the treatment kills both cancerous and normal cells. Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano has already begun chemotherapy in an attempt to... more

Running back Rashard Mendenhall is set to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers this week after ACL surgery in January. His return has been much-anticipated as the Steelers ranked the No. 31 rushing offense in the NFL. The Steelers host the Philadelphia... more

The New York Jets have signed cornerback Aaron Berry to a two-year deal, Berry's agent, Audie Attar, confirmed to NFL.com and NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport. Are the New York Jets in free fall? Rex Ryan and the Jets had high hopes for 2012. After... more

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III continues to impress on a weekly basis. The physical tools are obvious. He certainly can take a hit. Griffin showed his knowledge of the offense and an ability to run the show on the final drive of a... more

The Houston Texans were a heavy favorite against the Tennessee Titans, but the underdogs took a much-needed stride Sunday. They saw signs of life from Chris Johnson. CJ2K ran for 141 yards on 25 carries to reach the 100-yard plateau for the first time... more

Tim Tebow said all the right things following the New York Jets' embarrassing 34-0 loss to the San Fransisco 49ers on Sunday. Many fans and media called for the quarterback to replace Mark Sanchez after another poor outing. Are the New York Jets in... more

Rex Ryan had one of his signature moments during his postgame interview after the San Francisco 49ers destroyed his New York Jets 34-0 on Sunday. "I was going to say we got our butt kicked, but really, we got our ass kicked," the Jets' coach said.... more

Everyone wondered how the New York Jets would fare Sunday without cornerback Darrelle Revis, but all eyes were on their quarterback by the end of the day. The San Francisco 49ers went into MetLife Stadium and trounced the Jets 34-0 as Mark Sanchez was... more

New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes injured his foot on the first snap of the fourth quarter in Sunday's 34-0 loss to the San Francisco 49ers , was carted to the locker room and didn't return. Holmes caught a pass for 4 yards in the right flat... more

Some people just can't get it right. Harrison: Week 4 Power Rankings The Houston Texans are surging, but are they the best in the NFL? See where they rank according to Elliot Harrison . More ... Fox Sports insider and NFL Network contributor... more

The much-ballyhooed Tim Tebow Wildcat experience has been all talk and no substance . The New York Jets have averaged 3.1 yards on 25 plays with Tebow on the field, according to ESPN Stats & Information, via ESPNNewYork.com. The offense averaged 5.4 yards... more

The Buffalo Bills will have both of their top running backs available for the AFC East matchup against the New England Patriots. NFL Network's Stacey Dales reported Fred Jackson will start after missing the last two games with a sprained knee... more

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will not continue to negotiate a contract extension until the season ends. Romo does not want the talks to become a distraction. "We talked. We thought he had an interest, and he knows we have an interest,"... more

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon will be active against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, the team said. Garcon (foot) was listed as questionable and hasn't played since Week 1 . Expect the Redskins to limit Garcon's snaps as well,... more

Sorry fantasy owners, LeSean McCoy is content. The Philadelphia Eagles running back's numbers are down across the board. McCoy, however, is getting more touches per game (23) than in 2011 (21.4). "I don't think that there's ever a time that I have... more

Atlanta Falcons receiver Roddy White chuckled at the implication that the New York Giants tandem of Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks might be better than he and Julio Jones. The question was asked by NFL Network analyst Michael Irvin in an interview that will... more

The Chicago Bears are 2-1 with the most talent at the offensive skill positions than at any time in recent memory, but Devin Hester is unhappy . The receiver/returner has just two receptions and two rushes in 2012. "It's hard being one of the top... more

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews knows his team is desperate for a win with a 1-2 record, and more losses than they had all last season. Things also haven't gone as planned for the 0-3 New Orleans Saints, who will visit Lambeau Field this... more

The New England Patriots offense was set to feature its two nightmare matchups in tight ends Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski. The duo signed offseason contracts worth a combined maximum of $95 million. Now, both are banged up. Hernandez is out with... more

Calvin Johnson leads the NFL in receiving yards (369) and is ranked No. 3 in receptions (24). Those numbers are pretty impressive considering Megatron is shadowed by two or three defenders on most plays. Still, Johnson's Detroit Lions are 1-2,... more

The miracles of modern medicine. Kobe Bryant had his blood spun in Germany. Adrian Peterson just might be The Six Million Dollar Man. And New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is preparing for Darrelle Revis to play in the Super Bowl. (There's a lot... more

The Green Bay Packers-Seattle Seahawks game on "Monday Night Football" will be remembered as the straw that broke the NFL referees lockout. But the blown final call overshadowed a horrendous half by the Packers' offensive line. Packers quarterback Aaron... more

Jared Allen has to love the Detroit Lions. He had six sacks in two games against the Honolulu Blue and Silver in 2011 and 12.5 during his NFL career. The Lions host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday and could look at a 1-3 start if Allen runs wild again... more

Manu Ginobili would have been proud. Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas executed a flop for the ages during the Browns' 23-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens during "Thursday Night Football." Ravens linebacker Paul Kruger shoved the... more

The legend of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and his Wolverine-like healing ability continues to grow. Most human beings would be slowly working their way back from an anterior cruciate ligament tear. Peterson has received a full... more

Life-long dreams weren't all they were cracked up to be for the replacement officials. There was a collective sigh of relief from the football world as the previously locked-out officials returned to the field Thursday night . The crew even received a... more

Thursday was an encouraging day for the Miami Dolphins' offense. Not so much for the defense. The Dolphins' top offensive weapon, running back Reggie Bush, practiced on a limited basis just four days after being diagnosed with a left knee bruise. The... more

Reggie Wayne went to five Pro Bowls with Peyton Manning putting the ball in the air in Indianapolis. So, what was his first advice for the new Colts quarterback Andrew Luck? Throw it to the open guy. Oh, and I'm always open. Luck and Wayne have been... more

Reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers did not hold back his criticism of the NFL and the replacement officials during his weekly radio show on ESPN Milwaukee. The Green Bay Packers quarterback admitted Tuesday he's still a little numb because of the loss to the... more

Brandon Marshall took the high road, kind of, in response to a name-calling moment by NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp. Sapp called Marshall a "retard" during a Friday appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show." Marshall then posted two videos on YouTube.com ,... more

Punter Brian Moorman was released by the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com reported . The two-time All-Pro spent his entire 12-year career with the Bills. The Buffalo News' Tim Graham tweeted that the Bills made the move... more

Andy Reid's Michael Vick endorsement wasn't exactly a ringing one . The Philadelphia Eagles coach said Monday: "Right now we're with Michael. We'll evaluate it as we go." Reid further explained his thoughts that evening during his radio show on 94WIP... more

Add center Dominic Raiola to the list of those taking blame for the final play of the Detroit Lions' 44-41 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans. The Lions were supposed to try to draw the defense offsides on fourth-and-1 from the Tennessee 7-yard... more

Replacement officials have taken over all discussion about "Monday Night Football ," but don't overlook the fact that the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks put on a defensive clinic, too. Russell Wilson The Packers gave up just 238 yards... more

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy admitted he was slow to adjust his offensive plan after the Seattle Seahawks dominated the first 30 minutes of "Monday Night Football." "The offense didn't do our part in the first half," McCarthy told... more

Yes, Green Bay Packers cornerback M.D. Jennings picked off the Hail Mary. Yes, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate got away with an obvious push-off on cornerback Sam Shields. But to play devil's advocate, the Packers made several mistakes in... more

Matt Flynn spent his first four seasons in Green Bay before signing with the Seattle Seahawks as a free agent quarterback this offseason. He expected to be the starter, but lost the job to rookie Russell Wilson. The Seahawks will host Flynn's old... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has quelled any thoughts that he might follow in Tennessee Titans counterpart Chris Johnson's footsteps. The player formerly known as CJ2K hasn't been the same since he held out before... more

Sunday was just another ho-hum, odd day for Dez Bryant. Everyone asked last week: What was wrong with the Dallas Cowboys star receiver? Quarterback Tony Romo said earlier in the week he wasn't worried about Bryant . Well, Bryant had a 44-yard punt... more

The big play is the quickest way to swing a game and the easiest way to lose one defensively. Defensive coordinators preach it around the NFL on a daily basis. The Detroit Lions gave up long touchdowns in every way conceivable Sunday during a 44-41 loss... more

Joe Flacco likely earned another fist full of dollars Sunday night as he lets his play negotiate for him . On NFL Replay NFL Replay will re-air the Baltimore Ravens' 31-30 win over the New England Patriots in Week 3 on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 9... more

Apparently, this is going to get worse before it gets better. The replacement officials had another rough night in prime time during the Baltimore Ravens' 31-30 win against the New England Patriots. Questionable flags were thrown throughout the night... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts lost 22-17 to the Jacksonville Jaguars on a busted defensive play with 45 seconds remaining. They might not have been in that position had coach Chuck Pagano been a little more aggressive the previous series.... more

Sometimes simplicity is underrated. The Detroit Lions trailed the Titans 44-41 in overtime Sunday and had driven to the Tennessee 7-yard line. They faced fourth-and-1 but had kicker Jason Hanson, the franchise scoring leader who was 4 for 4 on... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Hearts stopped when Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie hit the Lucas Oil Stadium turf Sunday in the third quarter of a 22-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars . Collie was in action for the first time since suffering... more

The Detroit Lions aren't worried about Matthew Stafford. Maybe that's why they get paid the big bucks. To the rest of us, Stafford seems a bit off. He threw three first-half interceptions in the season opener before a fourth-quarter rally defeated the... more

Mikel Leshoure made his regular-season debut for the Detroit Lions in Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. The running back ran for a 3-yard gain on his first carry. Jeremiah: Six matchups to watch Week 3 features many marquee matchups.... more

The Washington Redskins are just getting started, according to tight end Fred Davis. The Redskins (1-1) are the highest scoring team in the NFL with an average of 34 points per game. Jeremiah: Six matchups to watch Week 3 features many marquee... more

Once a quitter, always a quitter, according to LaDainian Tomlinson. The former New York Jets running back was on the field when Santonio Holmes essentially gave up during a 19-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins in the final game of last season. Tomlinson,... more

The New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens face off in a rematch of last season's AFC Championship Game on "Sunday Night Football ," a contest in which Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork believes the Pats will have to "match" the intensity of Ray... more

Fantasy owners beware, Andre Johnson isn't the least bit concerned with stats. The Houston Texans wide receiver was a second- or third-round pick in many drafts. He dropped in some because of injury worries. Rapoport: Week 3 game rankings What's the... more

Alex Smith has been sacked 51 times since the start of 2011. We're talking about David Carr numbers here. But unlike the Carr-era Houston Texans, the San Francisco 49ers advanced to the NFC Championship Game last season and are now the early Super Bowl... more

Michael Bush leads a strange little existence. The Chicago Bears' running back is respected, but not quite loved. Rapoport: Week 3 game rankings What's the best matchup of Week 3? The worst? Ian Rapoport ranks this week's games in order of intrigue,... more

Jonathan Vilma has Brett Favre on his side. A victory for the players Jonathan Vilma , Will Smith, Scott Fujita and Anthony Hargrove scored a win Friday when a CBA appeals panel overturned their "bounty" scandal suspensions. More ... Rosenthal:... more

Kevin Kolb might want to try out a few old wives' tales on his pregnant wife this week. Take a ride down a bumpy road. Something spicy for dinner. Run her through a set of stadium stairs. A teaspoon of castor oil. Breer: Week 3 predictions Albert... more

Rex Ryan brought in sleep specialists to work with his team this week. But not because the New York Jets sleep-walked through last week's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers ... well, maybe that is why. Jeremiah: Six matchups to watch Week 3 features... more

The Baltimore Ravens plan to play a lot of nickel coverages against the New England Patriots on Sunday . That will happen regardless of Wes Welker's role in the Patriots' receiving corps. Jeremiah: Six matchups to watch Week 3 features many marquee... more

Joe Vitt has found a productive way to serve his six-week suspension for his involvement in the New Orleans Saints' "bounty" scandal: He'll move to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., to live and assist wounded soldiers... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take the field without two former defensive MVPs. Again. Linebacker James Harrison (knee) and safety Troy Polamalu (calf) will miss their second consecutive game when the Steelers face the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, The... more

Edgerrin James will be inducted into the Indianapolis Colts' Ring of Honor on Sunday. He was the second-fastest runner to reach the 2,500-yard plateau in NFL history when he blew out a knee in 2001. James finished his career No. 11 all time with 12,246... more

Jobs aren't lost because of injury. That's one of the golden athletic rules taught since elementary school. The concept, however, is easier said than done at the professional level. Most recent case in point: Kevin Kolb. Breer: Week 3 predictions... more

The "when will he" questions about Dez Bryant continue to swirl. The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver has yet to find the end zone, and he struggled against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2 with three receptions for 17 yards -- and also two drops, one fumble... more

Little good ever comes from the "It's not my fault" reasoning. And nothing good ever comes from pointing the finger, even if you say you're not. Welcome to the Week 3 plight of Chris Johnson, formerly known as CJ2K. But that seems so long ago.... more

Calvin Johnson is one of those speak-softly-and-carry-a-big-stick kind of guys. Megatron doesn't tell you what he's going to do. He just goes out and dominates the wide receiver position. Something is different this week, though. This next quote is... more

Former running back Stephen Davis has been arrested in Columbia, S.C., for operating a nightclub after its business license had been revoked. The Associated Press reported that Davis still was in jail Thursday afternoon, according to Lexington... more

There hasn't been a Jay Cutler mutiny in the Chicago Bears' locker room. Linebacker Brian Urlacher said it's ridiculous the team still has to address the situation. "Everyone was asking me about it, but I still haven't seen what happened, and I really... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Now that Andrew Luck has moved into the top spot on our Weekly Rookie QB Ratings , does he feel he has arrived? Andrew Luck Luck has led the Indianapolis Colts to half their win total from all of 2011. He posted a 107.5... more

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts' run defense, albeit early, has shown much improvement in 2012. And it's been tested. Matt Forte rushed for 80 yards on 16 carries in the season opener for the Chicago Bears. Adrian Peterson managed 60 yards on 16... more

Mayor Tim Tebow? Councilman Tim Tebow? Congressman Tim Tebow? The New York Jets' quarterback told ESPNNewYork.com's Rich Cimini that a political career could be in his future. "I haven't ruled it out," Tebow said Tuesday. "Whatever avenue I feel... more

The New York Giants are concerned about big plays. They've allowed five passing touchdowns (tied for second in the NFL) and 9.6 yards per completion (third most) through the first two weeks of the season. The Giants gave up five completions of 20 yards... more

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith played every defensive snap against the Detroit Lions on Sunday night with stitches above his eye. Smith was cut during a serious car accident near his home Friday night, according to The Sacramento Bee .... more

Tramon Williams is healthy. Which means the Green Bay Packers cornerback resembles the 2010 version of himself much more than the 2011 edition. A nerve injury in his shoulder took away much of Williams' effectiveness last season. He gave much more... more

Is it really a surprise that the Chicago Bears offensive line has given up nine sacks in two weeks? Is it really a surprise that quarterback Jay Cutler snapped on one of said linemen on national television in a rough perfromance against the Green Bay... more

How many of you would have believed, two weeks ago, that the Arizona Cardinals would be tied with the San Francisco 49ers atop the NFC West with a 2-0 record? Now, how many would have believed that could happen with little contribution from All-Pro wide... more

The Atlanta Falcons did what few others have in the last decade of NFL football -- fool Peyton Manning. The new quarterback of the Denver Broncos was baited into throwing three interceptions in the first quarter of Monday night's game against the... more

Denver Broncos coach John Fox called the product on the field Monday night "controlled chaos." Fox spent long stretches of the 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons expressing his outrage to the replacement officials, but didn't blame them for the loss.... more

Dez Bryant is off to a slow start. The Dallas Cowboys star receiver caught three passes for 17 yards in the 27-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. He dropped two passes and muffed a punt. "Not a setback at all," Bryant told ESPN Dallas/Fort... more

Chicken or egg question: Was the Houston Texans' pass defense absolutely filthy Sunday or is the Jacksonville Jaguars passing attack still one of the worst in the NFL? Breer: Do defenses stand a chance? There was a record number of points in Week 1.... more

When a program rebuilds, it needs a litmus test every now and again. The Arizona Cardinals beat the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 , but were the Seahawks and their rookie quarterback overrated? The New England Patriots? Now they have Super Bowl talent and... more

The Baltimore Ravens new-look, no-huddle offense with Joe Flacco pulling the trigger was the talk of the NFL after Week 1. Flacco seemed ready to truly join the NFL's elite quarterbacks. Then again, maybe the Cincinnati Bengals defense played a small... more

Where in the world is Darren McFadden? Run DMC is MIA. The Oakland Raiders running back has been ineffective through the first two weeks of the NFL season. He has 54 rushing yards in two games, including 22 on 11 carries during a 35-13 loss to the... more

A Week 2 loss to the Arizona Cardinals was bad enough for the New England Patriots. But the manner in which it was lost was a well-placed kick to the nether regions. Maybe a "well-placed kick" is a bad analogy for the Patriots. Kicker Stephen... more

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson wants his teammates do their job. Fantasy football owners across the country just rolled their eyes. Johnson ran for 17 yards on eight carries in a 38-10 loss to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. Now, Johnson... more

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz held a Twitter contest last summer for fans to come up with a nickname for his defensive line. The winner: Silver Crush. The unit didn't crush anything in Sunday's27-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and left... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- If there's one thing we've learned in the first two weeks of the 2012 NFL season, it's that Andrew Luck loves the two-minute drill. Against the Chicago Bears in Week 1, Luck took the field with 44 seconds left in the half, completed four... more

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Herb Taylor is active after signing with the team Monday. He was cut from the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 24. Taylor has spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, New York Giants and the Packers before... more

The Houston Texans ranked No. 4 in the NFL in points allowed and No. 3 in yards allowed in 2011. They held the Miami Dolphins to a Week 1-low 10 points . Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has his unit looking for perfection. Jeremiah: Key matchups in... more

Apparently, there are expectations when you're a member of the so-called Dream Team. All eyes on you Michael Vick. The Philadelphia Eagles were fortunate to play the Cleveland Browns last week as Vick had 317 passing yards, two touchdowns and four... more

The Baltimore Ravens broke out their new-look no-huddle offense and had great success in Week 1 . The Philadelphia Eagles aren't concerned. NFL.com and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday on NFL Network's "First on the Field" that the Eagles are... more

Heinz Field is the location of two of New York Jets coach Rex Ryan's most difficult moments. He lost two AFC championships there as a head coach and defensive coordinator. Jeremiah: Key matchups in Week 2 Daniel Jeremiah has Week 2's top battles,... more

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brad Childress wants rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden to continue being aggressive with the ball. Weeden had a 34.3 completion percentage, threw four interceptions and finished with a 5.1 quarterback rating in Week... more

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham desperately wants to be part of the plan. His career started with so much promise, but quickly sputtered when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and underwent microfracture surgery.... more

Running back Kahlil Bell tweeted Saturday that he's back with the Chicago Bears. The Bears looked to sign another back after starter Matt Forte went down with a high ankle sprain Thursday against the Green Bay Packers. "I'm taking my talents back to... more

The San Francisco 49ers haven't turned the ball over in six consecutive games. They will tie the 2010 New England Patriots for the NFL record if they get through Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions clean. Darlington: True blue collar Jeff... more

The week of finger pointing continues. This time it's defensive end Justin Tuck and the New York Giants veterans. Apparently, the youngsters are to blame for the G-Men's 24-17 loss to the Cowboys . Jones: Big Blue stew Tom Coughlin has been stewing... more

Feel like you're seeing fewer replays during NFL games? Getting less info? Not enough Matt Millen? I kid, no one ever has asked for more Millen. Plus, he's no longer on NFL Network's Thursday Night Football. Brandt: Grading replacement refs The NFL's... more

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose broke down in tears this week as he talked about the support he receives from fans. That's a feeling Jay Cutler might never know. Cutler could own the football-crazed Midwest city. He's the most physically talented... more

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Andrew Luck knows all of the 2012 season will be a learning experience. The same goes for 2013, and beyond. It's a process for young quarterbacks. That doesn't mean he doesn't expect a significant improvement from... more

How quickly things can change. The theme surrounding Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews throughout 2011 was: What's wrong? Jeremiah: Key matchups in Week 2 Daniel Jeremiah has Week 2's top battles, including Ray Lewis vs. LeSean  McCoy... more

New York Jets running back Joe McKnight could pull double-duty against the Pittsburgh Steelers this week. Coach Rex Ryan had McKnight take cornerback snaps at practice this week in case of an emergency situation, sources told Manish Mehta of the New York... more

Star defenders are dropping out of Sunday's New York Jets-Pittsburgh Steelers game like flies. First, it was Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (concussion) . Now it might be Steelers linebacker James Harrison. Breer: Week 2 predictions Can the... more

"Thursday Night Football" was great . And now we know New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis will be on Sideline Island on Sunday. Rapoport: Week 2 game rankings Week 2 offers a bevy of highly enticing matchups, and Ian Rapoport is here to rank... more

Life is good when Ray Rice can be your Plan B. Lombardi: Ravens are for real Baltimore always has been known for its defense. As Michael Lombardi points out, that's about to change. More ... The Baltimore Ravens running back told the Baltimore... more

The Indianapolis Colts will be without seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Dwight Freeney for their home opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Indianapolis Star's Mike Chappell tweeted the news from coach Chuck Pagano's press conference Friday... more

Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis compared Browns rookie Trent Richardson to former NFL running back Jamal Lewis, according to the Canton Repository . Marvin Lewis was the Baltimore Ravens' defensive coordinator when Jamal Lewis was drafted in 2000.... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plans to build an additional 3,000 seats at Heinz Field, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports .(The number is surprisingly low after Bane destroyed the infrastructure this summer...) Breer: Do defenses stand a chance?... more

Tebow Time is multipurpose, according to offensive coordinator Tony Sparano. The New York Jets have not been shy about their plans to use Tim Tebow in the Wildcat throughout the season. Coach Rex Ryan has said it forces opponents to use valuable... more

Brandon Marshall was the Chicago Bears' biggest offseason signing, but Michael Bush might be the most important. For now, at least. Do-everything-running back Matt Forte left the Bears' 23-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter with a... more

On Thursday night, the Green Bay Packers' defense resembled the 2010 version that propelled the organization to its fourth Super Bowl victory. As much as this team is known for Aaron Rodgers and the offense, the Packers are at their best when the defense... more

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant might not have been allowed to stay on the roster had he not agreed to the 'Dez Rules,' owner Jerry Jones recently told USA Today . Breer: Week 2 predictions Can the high-flying Falcons and tough-as-nails Niners... more

Moody Jay Cutler made an appearance at Lambeau Field during Thursday night's 23-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers, and he was caught on camera for the world to see. The Chicago Bears' quarterback was seen using a few choice words with left tackle... more

Green Bay Packers nose tackle B.J. Raji said the Packers' defense heard the Chicago Bears talking this week . Quarterback Jay Cutler told them good luck, and wide receiver Brandon Marshall basically said he was too big for the secondary. Breer: Week 2... more

Detroit Lions receiver Titus Young will not be suspended after he headbutted St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins in Week 1, the Detroit News reported. "There shouldn't be (another incident)," Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson said. "Something... more

The Cincinnati Bengals were touched up for 430 yards in a 44-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night. In a moment of brutal honesty , defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer stated the obvious. "We didnâ??t do anything Monday night," said Zimmer, the... more

Greg Jennings has begun the final year of his contract and there doesn't seem to be much conversation between agent Eugene Parker and the Green Bay Packers. There are a few opposing thoughts on how to handle the situation. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel... more

Green Bay Packers receiver Greg Jennings wants to play against the Chicago Bears for "Thursday Night Football ." The questions is: Will the team let him? The Packers listed Jennings as doubtful on the injury list Wednesday, but Jennings doesn't share... more

Remember this name when the Green Bay Packers host the Chicago Bears for "Thursday Night Football ": Randall Cobb. The Packers have more familiar faces in Charles Woodson, Clay Matthews, B.J. Raji, Greg Jennings, Jermichael Finley and Jordy Nelson. Oh,... more

Some say Revis Island is the loneliest place in the NFL. Running routes for three hours and being completely ignored as New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis shadows your every step can get old real quick. The "Young Money Crew" isn't the least bit... more

Maurice Jones-Drew and Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith have declined to publicly discuss the running back's fines for holding out all of training camp and the preseason. Jones-Drew, however, disputes a report that he was fined $800,000... more

Michael Vick doesn't need the media to remind him of things. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback doesn't need anyone questioning him , either. Rapoport: Week 2 game rankings Week 2 offers a bevy of highly enticing matchups, and Ian Rapoport is here... more

You can't picture Victor Cruz without thinking of his signature salsa dance. The New York Giants wide receiver burst onto the NFL scene in 2011 with 1,536 yards and nine touchdowns, but it was the hip-swaying steps that ensured his place on the evening's... more

San Diego Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer will play with a cast on his broken hand against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, U-T San Diego reports . Jammer broke his hand in the Chargers' 22-14 win over the Oakland Raiders on Monday night, and... more

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will get two wide receivers back this week, coach Chuck Pagano announced Wednesday. The Indianapolis Star's Mike Chappell first tweeted that Austin Collie has been cleared after he suffered another... more

Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Houston participated during the portion of practice open to the media Wednesday , according to DetroitLions.com's Tim Twentyman. Houston missed the Lions' season-opening 27-23 win over the St. Louis Rams with an ankle... more

There's not much more frustrating than having a lockdown cornerback on one side of the field only to see opposing quarterbacks pick apart the No. 2. Frank Gore The Denver Broncos lived that life with Champ Bailey and Andre Goodman, who was run... more

Donald Driver played just three snaps during the Green Bay Packers' 30-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. A surprise to the veteran wide receiver, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . "Played in this league a long time and not... more

There was no salsa dancing for Victor Cruz during the season-opening NFL Kickoff game. The New York Giants lost 24-17 to the Dallas Cowboys while Cruz had three drops, two penalties and never found the end zone. Jones: Easy 'E' You know Eli Manning... more

Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh had three words to say about quarterback Joe Flacco after a statement 44-13 Week 1 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. "Pay the man," Harbaugh said. Lombardi: Ravens are for real Baltimore always... more

Another day, another complaint about replacement officials. This time it's from the reigning NFL MVP. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talked about the officiating during his weekly radio show on WAUK-AM in Milwaukee and said the refs need... more

Matthew Stafford strode calmly down the middle of Ford Field on Sunday as the Detroit Lions desperately tried to avoid an opening-week upset at the hands of the St. Louis Rams. There was no frantic, panicked movement from the franchise quarterback. It... more

No. 1 overall draft pick Andrew Luck won't win the Day 1 comparison against No. 2 overall pick Robert Griffin III. That surely will be dissected ad nauseam this week. Simply put, it was an up-and-down Sunday for the Indianapolis Colts franchise... more

The Jay Cutler-Brandon Marshall reunion was everything Chicago Bears fans dreamed of. The debut of the Indianapolis Colts' Andrew Luck, the No. 1 overall draft pick, left much to be desired. The Bears' new-look offense rolled to a 41-21 victory on a... more

The Detroit Lions overcame three interceptions by franchise quarterback Matt Stafford for a come-from-behind 27-23 win over the St. Louis Rams at Ford Field. Stafford capped a 9-play, 80-yard drive with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Smith with 10... more

Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman left the field favoring his right leg in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Tillman returned to the field on the second defensive series before sitting the rest of the half.... more

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Dwight Freeney went to the locker room with an ankle sprain late in the first quarter of Sunday's 41-21 loss to the Chicago Bears. He did not return. Freeney, a seven-time Pro Bowl pick, started the day tied for 23rd... more

The future is now. Much has been made of the fact that five rookie quarterbacks will start in Week 1, but there are two standing in the forefront. Andrew Luck, the No. 1 overall draft pick of the 2012 NFL Draft will lead the Indianapolis Colts into... more

NFL Network's LaDainian Tomlinson doesn't believe Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson should play Sunday, just nine months after he had surgery to repair torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee. "I don't think... more

The curious case of Brian Waters officially has dragged into the regular season. The New England Patriots' veteran guard has failed to report to the team after coach Bill Belichick explained that Waters was excused from organized team activities and... more

Nearly six months of questions finally will be answered when it comes to one Timothy Richard Tebow. The football world has been subjected to constant coverage of the genuflecting quarterback since he was traded from the Denver Broncos to the New York Jets... more