Daily Archives: November 14th, 2012

Thursday’s NFL game: Dolphins at Bills

The Dolphins have won six of the past eight between these two teams, including three of the past four on the road.

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Thursday’s NFL game: Dolphins at Bills

Broncos’ linebacker D.J. Williams absorbs big salary hit with suspension

For his first practice of the 2012 season Wednesday, Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams appeared to be in great shape, as well-conditioned as ever.

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Chargers-Broncos Preview (The Associated Press)

A historic comeback helped the Denver Broncos tie the San Diego Chargers atop the AFC West standings last month.

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AFC West roundup: Broncos could determine how hot the seats get

The AFC West continues to be the league’s home of the hot seats, with two of the warmest — as in warm enough to smelt copper — residing in Kansas City and San Diego.

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Ben Roethlisberger, Michael Vick headline initial practice participation reports for Week 11 (Shutdown Corner)

Obviously, the big injury story of the week, and potentially the season, is the Pittsburgh Steelers losing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for the foreseeable future due to a sprained sternoclavicular joint. Roethlisberger also has a dislocation of his first rib, a situation so serious, there’s concern that attempting to playing through the injury could result in a punctured aorta . “That’s the more scary part because I guess if it goes in the wrong direction it could puncture the aorta,” Roethlisberger said of his injury, according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Given the seriousness of the injury, Roethlisberger shouldn’t be expected to return anytime soon. In addition to Roethlisberger, the Steelers did not have wide receiver Antonio Brown (ankle), offensive tackles Max Starks (ankle) and Marcus Gilbert (ankle), defensive end Brett Keisel (shoulder) and safety Troy Polamalu (calf), while cornerback Ike Taylor (illness) and safety Ryan Clark (concussion) were limited. Byron Leftwich will start at quarterback for the Steelers in Sunday night’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, who got defensive linemen Pernell McPhee (thigh) and Haloti Ngata (shoulder) back on a limited basis on Wednesday. The Ravens practiced with right guard Marshal Yanda (ankle) and cornerback Jimmy Smith (abdomen). The Philadelphia Eagles have not yet ruled out quarterback Michael Vick (concussion) for this week’s game against the Washington Redskins, but rookie Nick Foles took all the first-team reps as Vick was listed as “Did Not Participate” on the practice participation report. The Eagles have already ruled wide receiver Jason Avant (hamstring) and running back Chris Polk (toe) out for Sunday’s game. Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (foot) took a positive step towards returning to game action, practicing on a limited basis on Wednesday. Signed to a five-year, $42.5 million contract in March, Garcon has just eight receptions for 153 yards and a touchdown in three games, losing $93,750 in “per game active” roster bonuses. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith left last Sunday’s 24-24 tie with the St. Louis Rams with a concussion, but has been cleared to return to practice on a limited (non-contact) basis. Smith still has to be cleared for contact, but that he was able to practice on Wednesday is a good sign he’ll be available to face the Chicago Bears on Monday night. Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is still being evaluated after his concussion, but head coach Lovie Smith said that Cutler is feeling better . Because they do not play until Monday, the Bears and 49ers were not required to submit an injury report on Wednesday.

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Ben Roethlisberger, Michael Vick headline initial practice participation reports for Week 11 (Shutdown Corner)

Grigson gives Colts winning hand in 1st year as GM (The Associated Press)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts general manager Ryan Grigson is more comfortable watching practice in sweat pants and sunglasses than he’ll ever be standing behind a podium in a stuffy suit.

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Grigson gives Colts winning hand in 1st year as GM (The Associated Press)

Jets RB Shonn Greene is right: Time for team to hand ball to ‘terrible’ Tim Tebow (Yahoo! Sports)

Since Mark Sanchez hasn’t gotten the job done, it’s time to see what the backup can do.

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Jets RB Shonn Greene is right: Time for team to hand ball to ‘terrible’ Tim Tebow (Yahoo! Sports)

Chargers know where AFC West stands, but won’t say Broncos a must win

The Chargers know the math this week, they know a loss Sunday at Sports Authority Field at Mile High effectively puts the AFC West race into the Broncos’ hands.

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NFL Roundup: Roethlisberger ruled out Sunday, teammates diss Tebow (The SportsXchange)

The Steelers confirmed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is out for Sunday’s game, but according to reports, his return could be weeks away.

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NFL Roundup: Roethlisberger ruled out Sunday, teammates diss Tebow (The SportsXchange)

Key injuries for Chargers, Broncos

San Diego running back Ryan Mathews missed practice Wednesday with a sore neck he suffered at Tampa Bay. He will be monitored through the week as the …

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