Daily Archives: September 11th, 2012

RB Dwyer to get more playing time for Pittsburgh (The SportsXchange)

The Steelers are planning to give running back Jonathan Dwyer more chances in Sunday’s game against the Jets.

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RB Dwyer to get more playing time for Pittsburgh (The SportsXchange)

NFL admits that mistake by replacement refs denied Raiders a final ‘untimed’ play (Yahoo! Sports)

The Raiders should have gotten another play after the Chargers downed a punt as time expired.

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NFL admits that mistake by replacement refs denied Raiders a final ‘untimed’ play (Yahoo! Sports)

Former Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell remembered at funeral

Thousands of family and friends turned out Tuesday for the funeral of former Browns and Ravens owner Art Modell, including current and former players, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

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Pitta’s fantasy value on the rise (Pro Football Weekly)

With one week under your belt, it’s not too early to start making a few minor tweaks to your rosters. Perhaps you have decided an end-of-bench player simply isn’t going to pan out, or maybe injuries have forced your hand. In this week’s Fantasy Ticker, we take a look at skill-position players who could help strengthen your depth — or perhaps even your starting lineup.

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Pitta’s fantasy value on the rise (Pro Football Weekly)

Pitta’s fantasy value on the rise (Pro Football Weekly)

With one week under your belt, it’s not too early to start making a few minor tweaks to your rosters. Perhaps you have decided an end-of-bench player simply isn’t going to pan out, or maybe injuries have forced your hand. In this week’s Fantasy Ticker, we take a look at skill-position players who could help strengthen your depth — or perhaps even your starting lineup.

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Pitta’s fantasy value on the rise (Pro Football Weekly)

Pitta’s fantasy value on the rise (Pro Football Weekly)

With one week under your belt, it’s not too early to start making a few minor tweaks to your rosters. Perhaps you have decided an end-of-bench player simply isn’t going to pan out, or maybe injuries have forced your hand. In this week’s Fantasy Ticker, we take a look at skill-position players who could help strengthen your depth — or perhaps even your starting lineup.

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Pitta’s fantasy value on the rise (Pro Football Weekly)

Patriots slide into PFW’s top spot (Pro Football Weekly)

 1. New England Patriots: Now defenses have to find a way to stop RB Ridley, too. 2. San Francisco 49ers: Big statement made in Lambeau on both sides of the ball. 3. Houston Texans: A nice Sunday for Schaub: A win and a new contract. 4. Green Bay Packers: What’s worse: allowing 30 points to S.F. or offense in first half? 5. Baltimore Ravens: The hype about Flacco and Ravens offense appears to be legit. 6. Atlanta Falcons: Air attack was efficient like Falcons hoped with addition of Koetter. 7. Chicago Bears: Offense looked as good as advertised; test comes Thursday vs. Packers. 8. …

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Patriots slide into PFW’s top spot (Pro Football Weekly)

Patriots slide into PFW’s top spot (Pro Football Weekly)

 1. New England Patriots: Now defenses have to find a way to stop RB Ridley, too. 2. San Francisco 49ers: Big statement made in Lambeau on both sides of the ball. 3. Houston Texans: A nice Sunday for Schaub: A win and a new contract. 4. Green Bay Packers: What’s worse: allowing 30 points to S.F. or offense in first half? 5. Baltimore Ravens: The hype about Flacco and Ravens offense appears to be legit. 6. Atlanta Falcons: Air attack was efficient like Falcons hoped with addition of Koetter. 7. Chicago Bears: Offense looked as good as advertised; test comes Thursday vs. Packers. 8. …

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Patriots slide into PFW’s top spot (Pro Football Weekly)

Patriots slide into PFW’s top spot (Pro Football Weekly)

 1. New England Patriots: Now defenses have to find a way to stop RB Ridley, too. 2. San Francisco 49ers: Big statement made in Lambeau on both sides of the ball. 3. Houston Texans: A nice Sunday for Schaub: A win and a new contract. 4. Green Bay Packers: What’s worse: allowing 30 points to S.F. or offense in first half? 5. Baltimore Ravens: The hype about Flacco and Ravens offense appears to be legit. 6. Atlanta Falcons: Air attack was efficient like Falcons hoped with addition of Koetter. 7. Chicago Bears: Offense looked as good as advertised; test comes Thursday vs. Packers. 8. …

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Patriots slide into PFW’s top spot (Pro Football Weekly)

Pittsburgh Steelers hoping James Harrison can play against New York Jets

Injured Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison worked out on Monday and coach Mike Tomlin says there’s a chance the four-time Pro Bowler could play in Sunday’s home opener against the New York Jets.

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