November 2010
39 posts
Philip Rivers gets both VJax and Gates back... →
When facing the Colts in a big Sunday Night Football showdown tonight, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will see the leading receiver from last year’s team make his season debut. Vincent Jackson,…
The Sunday Blitz →
Atlanta’s Matt Bryant kicked a 47-yard field goal with nine seconds left to lead the Falcons to a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers. All four of the Packers’ losses including two in overtime
Fourth straight 100-yard rushing game for Pocket... →
For a fourth consecutive game, Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has rushed for 100-plus yards. MJD didn’t score a touchdown, however, as both running back Rashad Jennings and quarterback…
Arian Foster gets 211 more yards from scrimmage... →
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster entered this weekend’s slate of NFL games as the only running back with 1,000-plus yards on the season. He had 1,004, to be precise. Against the Tennessee…
Peyton Hillis 21, Carolina Panthers 13 at the half →
Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis does it all. In the first half of today’s game against the Panthers, Hillis has carried the ball 11 times for 74 yards and three touchdowns, caught one…
Another Cassel-to-Bowe touchdown →
On the first drive of the game against the Seahawks, Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel completed four of five passes for 64 yards and a touchdown. Three of those four completions were to receiver…
The Weekly Blitz: Week 12 NFL picks against the... →
Going into Week 12, the Lions and Bucs were unbeaten at home and on the road, respectively, against the spread (ATS), per PredictEm.com. After suffering a 21-point loss to the Patriots on…
Brandon Marshall won't play against the Raiders →
Per Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald via Twitter, Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall has been downgraded to out (from doubtful) for Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Marshall, who…
Will Smith arrested on domestic battery charge →
According to Cindy Chang of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Saints defensive end Will Smith was arrested early this morning on a charge of domestic abuse battery. Leaving a nightclub in…
Tony Romo wants to play again this year →
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, who suffered a broken collarbone one month ago, is at least three weeks away from being able to return to the field for a meaningful football game. And as far as…
Fantasy Football: Week 12 Running Back (RB)... →
This morning, we updated our fantasy rankings for Week 12. Here are some notes on running backs and run defenses heading into this week’s games: - For a second week in a row,…
Fantasy Football: Week 12 Wide Receiver (WR)... →
This morning, we updated our fantasy rankings for Week 12. Here are some notes on wide receivers and pass defenses heading into this week’s games:
- For the third consecutive…
Fantasy Football: Week 12 Quarterback (QB)... →
This morning, we updated our fantasy rankings for Week 12. Here are some notes on quarterbacks and pass defenses heading into this week’s games: - On the season, Chiefs…
Austin Collie won't play in Week 12 →
Not surprisingly, Colts wide receiver Austin Collie won’t play this Sunday against the Chargers, per Phillip Watson of the Indianapolis Star. Collie, who suffered a concussion in the game…
Fantasy Football: Week 12 Free-agent Pickups →
Every week, we compile a list of players that may be worth targeting off the waiver wire. For players to appear on our list, they need to satisfy two factors: (1) they are owned…
Mike Sims-Walker has a high-ankle sprain →
Jaguars receiver Mike Sims-Walker was inactive against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. And it looks like he will miss at least another week or two. Per Tania Ganguli of the Jacksonville…
T.O. to visit Revis Island on Thanksgiving? →
When the Bengals and Jets face each other on Thanksgiving night, Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis expects to be matched up with Bengals receiver Terrell Owens. “I will be on him come Thursday…
Hakeem Nicks will miss three weeks →
Add another receiver to the list of those that won’t play for the New York Giants this week. The Giants, who were already without receiver Steve Smith for another week or two and Ramses Barden for…
Jahvid Best expects to play on Thursday →
Against the Cowboys on Sunday, Lions rookie running back Jahvid Best had only three carries for two yards. With the Lions facing the Patriots on Thursday, it’s possible that Best sees three less…
More than 200 yards from scrimmage for Jones-Drew →
Before today’s game against the Jaguars, the Browns had allowed a season-low two rushing touchdowns. Now they’ve allowed three. Not only did Maurice Jones-Drew rush for a touchdown, he finished…
The Sunday Blitz →
Colts receiver Austin Collie, who suffered a concussion against the Eagles two weeks ago, left today’s game against the Patriots with another concussion. Not only did Titans…
Vince Young booed, hurt and benched; possible... →
It was a rough day for Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young. Young was booed (at home) in the first half, tore a flexor tendon in his thumb in the second half and is no longer…
The Weekly Blitz: Week 11 NFL picks against the... →
One of the many reasons why the NFL appeals to so many fans is its unpredictability when compared to other sports. As an example, if someone told you in July that the Oakland…
Colts downgrade Addai and Hart to out vs. Patriots →
Colts running back Joseph Addai went from being limited at practice on Thursday to a non-participant on Friday, which is normally not a good thing. So, not surprisingly, Addai was downgraded by the…
Arian Foster missed practice Friday, will play... →
Texans running back Arian Foster missed Friday’s practice due to a death in the family, per Dale Robertson of the Houston Chronicle. However, Foster is expected to play on Sunday when the Texans…
Whisenhunt says Beanie “looked like his old self” →
Per Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com, Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said that running back Beanie Wells, who is listed as questionable, “looked like his old self.” Wells, who was inactive in Week…
No playing-time discipline for Tampa's Mike... →
Despite being arrested early Friday morning on a DUI charge, Bucs wide receiver Mike Williams will play against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Earlier this morning, there conflicting reports…
Clinton Portis will play, Ryan Torain won't,... →
When the Redskins face the Titans, they won’t have running back Ryan Torain, who aggravated his hamstring injury before the Monday Night game against the Eagles. They will have Clinton Portis,…
Pierre Thomas: "I might be back sooner than people... →
Per Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Saints running back Pierre Thomas cut on his injured ankle for the first time since September. Thomas, who has missed seven straight games,…
Hamstring injury sidelined Brandon Marshall for... →
Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall injured his hamstring on the last drive of the first half and watched the second half in street clothes. Marshall, who finished with three receptions for 41…
Fantasy Football: Start'em, Sit'em for Week 11 →
Every week, we list several players that we believe should start on most fantasy rosters. We do the same with folks that should take a seat on most fantasy rosters. If you want…
Fantasy Football: Week 11 Quarterback (QB)... →
Yesterday we updated our fantasy rankings for Week 11. Here are some notes on quarterbacks and pass defenses heading into this week’s games: - Before Monday Night’s matchup…
Fantasy Football: Week 11 Wide Receiver (WR)... →
Yesterday we updated our fantasy rankings for Week 11. Here are some notes on wide receivers and pass defenses heading into this week’s games: - For the first time in his career,…
Fantasy Football: Week 11 Running Back (RB)... →
Yesterday we updated our fantasy rankings for Week 11. Here are some notes on running backs and run defenses heading into this week’s games: - Texans running back Arian Foster has…
Fantasy Football: Week 11 Tight End (TE) Rankings →
Yesterday, we updated our fantasy rankings for Week 11. Here are some notes on tight ends and pass defenses heading into this week’s games: - Last week, Bengals tight end Jermaine…
Week 11 Free-agent Pickups for Fantasy Football →
Every week, we compile a list of players that may be worth targeting off the waiver wire. For players to appear on our list, they need to satisfy two factors: (1) they are owned in less than half…
Giants WR Steve Smith out until early December →
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Giants wide receiver Steve Smith will be sidelined until early December due to his torn pectoral muscle. In addition to Smith, the Giants will be without receiver Ramses…
Sidney Rice inactive for Bears game →
Initially, it was believed that Vikings receiver Sidney Rice would make his 2010 debut on Sunday against the Bears. However, that won’t be the case. The Vikings did not activate Rice for their…
Hines Ward suffers concussion, says he'll play... →
Initially when he left last night’s game against the Patriots, Steelers receiver Hines Ward was described as having a “neck” injury. Ward suffered a concussion, however, and will go through the…