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CINCINNATI — Time does not fly when you’re waiting for the fun. “When you come to a new team, you know it’s part of the business, but you really want to show your (new) teammates, you’re bringing something, that you can help,” Trindon Holliday said.

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Holliday makes first big play for Broncos

Special Shutdown Corner Season MVP: Chuck Pagano, Head Coach, Indianapolis Colts: Once in a great while, something happens that reminds you just how valuable the personal bonds created by sports can be. It was made clear to everybody this week, in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, that there are indeed more important things than sports. Heck — if there weren’t things more important than sports, people like Bob Costas wouldn’t have to keep reminding us, because we clearly don’t already know. But what Chuck Pagano imparted to his players in the Indianapolis Colts’ winning locker room on Sunday afternoon … well, this is everything that is great about what it is that we write about. A man diagnosed with leukemia less than two months ago puts it on the line after a series of brutal treatments to let his players know just what he means to them. Whether you care about football or not, there’s true substance, meaning, and inspiration in Coach Pagano’s words and actions. We should all watch and learn. Doug Martin, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: As for the mere mortals among us, how can we not lead with the Muscle Hamster? The rookie from Boise State, who went nuts on the Minnesota Vikings’ defense for 135 rushing yards and 79 receiving yards two Thursdays ago, outdid himself with 251 rushing yards and four touchdowns against the Oakland Raiders’ defense in a 42-32 win that put the Bucs at 4-4, firmly in playoff contention. When you consider that the Bucs lost star left guard Carl Nicks for the season last week, Martin’s performance is all the more impressive. He broke loose for scoring plays of 1, 45, 67, and 70 yards, merrily breaking tackles and Oakland defenders all the way. Martin didn’t come within range of Adrian Peterson’s single-game rookie rushing record of 296 yards, but he put the NFL on notice — there is indeed a new Sherriff in Tampa Bay. Andrew Luck, QB, Indianapolis Colts: Speaking of rookie records, how about these numbers? Luck threw for 433 yards against the Miami Dolphins in a 23-20 win that put the Colts at 5-3, square in a playoff race few assumed they’d see for a few years after Jim Irsay’s offseason auto-destruction. Luck displayed all his attributes — surprising mobility, uncanny pocket presence, and a real knack for coming through when his efforts are most needed, converting 13 of 19 third-down opportunities against a Dolphins defense that came into this game with the best third-down defense. He also became the only rookie quarterback other than that Peyton Manning guy to rack up  four 300-yard passing games in his first NFL campaign. Charles Tillman, CB, Chicago Bears: I had Tillman in a tie with J.J. Watt as the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year at the halfway point even before this game, but when you force four fumbles in a single game as Tillman did in the Bears’ 51-20 shellacking of the Tennessee Titans. Tillman has been a super-stud on coverage, but his ability to play physically and effectively when he has to drop the hammer that sets him apart. “It is always on my mind,” Tillman said after the game of his specific skill in creating turnovers. “I am very conscious of it. I speak it. I believe it. I practice it. It happens. I guess I have gotten good over the years at punching. … It can misfire at times, but I would probably say 90, 95 percent of the time if I miss, or I don’t get the forced fumble, I am pretty confident that I can get the tackle.” This season, we’re pretty confident that Charles Tillman can do whatever he wants on a football field.

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Week 9 MVPs: Doug Martin shines in rookie rushing performance for the ages (Shutdown Corner)

Cornerback Terence Newman’s two interceptions – one in the end zone – gave the Bengals a chance to beat Peyton Manning for the first time. All they ended up with was another chance wasted.

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Peyton Manning’s 3 TDs rally Broncos over Bengals 31-23

Every week during CBS4′s Football Preview show Gary Miller answers questions from fans. Below are this week’s questions and Gary’s answers. Christopher: Gary, what will the Broncos do when D.J. Williams is eligible to return? Will they play him at middle linebacker? Gary: The Broncos aren’t saying. They will cross that bridge with they get to it, but D.J. never really like playing the middle. I expect them to break him in at outside linebacker. I wouldn’t be surprised if within a few weeks he’s getting plenty of playing time. Despite his off-the-field issues, D.J. is still a very good linebacker; a guy who figures to help the Broncos down the stretch. Our friend Jeff Legwold also believes the Broncos could even play some 3-4 to get D.J. on the field more often. Jose: Gary, do you think Champ Bailey gets frustrated that week after week opposing quarterbacks don’t throw his way? Gary: Jose, I didn’t want to speak for Champ, so I did something crazy — I asked him your question. He said he did get frustrated early in his career when it became obvious quarterbacks were going to throw the ball his way. In recent years he’s been able to accept it more and is happy to play whenever he can. He told me at times he gets a little antsy when he doesn’t get much action. Paige: Gary, I heard the Broncos fly to all the away games on Fridays. Is that true? Do they like spending that much time on the road? Gary: Paige, they leave on Friday, especially when they fly east because they have to play an early game … John Fox believes it helps the players get acclimated to the different surroundings … The players don’t really like it because it’s a whole lot of downtime in the hotel on Saturday and also a night away from home. But let’s not tell that coach that; that’s just between you and me.

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CBS4′s Gary Miller Answers Fans’ Questions

OAKLAND — Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden will not return Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The extent of his injury is unclear….

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Darren McFadden won’t return Sunday