Football News
Pagano Joins Playoff Bound Colts After Battle With Cancer
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 23:49
The Indianapolis Colts and their fans got an early Christmas gift when head coach Chuck Pagano returned to work on Monday, three months after being forced to the sidelines to battle cancer.
Ryan won't say if Tebow begged off Wildcat
ESPN - 24 Dec 2012 23:12
Jets coach Rex Ryan refused to say Monday whether disgruntled backup quarterback Tim Tebow asked out of the Wildcat package, but Ryan admitted Tebow was upset when he informed him that Greg McElroy would replace Mark San...
Ryan Says Tebow Would Have Done Wildcat if Asked
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 23:11
Tim Tebow would have done whatever Rex Ryan asked — if the New York Jets coach had asked him.
Packers' top WR Cobb to continue fielding kicks
ESPN - 24 Dec 2012 22:03
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says leading receiver Randall Cobb is too valuable to take off of kick returns for safety reasons.
Report: Dolphins' Smith escapes serious injury
ESPN - 24 Dec 2012 22:02
Dolphins cornerback Sean Smith escaped serious injury when he hurt his left knee in the team's victory over Buffalo, a person familiar with the diagnosis told The Associated Press.
AP Source: Dolphins' Smith Has Knee Bruise
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 21:22
A person familiar with the diagnosis says Miami Dolphins cornerback Sean Smith escaped serious injury when he hurt his left knee in the team's victory over Buffalo.
Playoff Puzzle Nearly Complete With One Week to Go
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 21:13
With one week remaining in the regular season, the National Football League's playoff picture has come into sharper focus with only a few more pieces of the post-season puzzle to be put into place.
Bills put TE Chandler (knee) on injured reserve
ESPN - 24 Dec 2012 19:08
The Buffalo Bills have placed tight end Scott Chandler on injured reserve a day after he hurt his left knee in a loss to Miami.
Knee injury has Bills' Chandler on injured reserve
Sports Illustrated - 24 Dec 2012 18:49
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have placed tight end Scott Chandler on injured reserve a day after he hurt his left knee in a loss to Miami.
Pagano back with Colts after leukemia treatment
Sports Illustrated - 24 Dec 2012 17:47
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Chuck Pagano is back at work.
Insider: Week 17 Playoffs Predictor
ESPN - 24 Dec 2012 17:41
Washington Redskins, Chicago Bears claim NFC's final two playoff spots
Colts' Recovering Coach Returns to Team Facility
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 17:16
Chuck Pagano is back at work.
O'Connor: NYG bow to Ravens, human nature
ESPN - 24 Dec 2012 16:14
With champs lacking old spark, Coughlin learning, again, how hard it is to repeat
Colts Beat Chiefs 20-13 to Clinch Playoff Berth
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 11:34
Andrew Luck couldn't help but smile thinking about the joyous celebration taking place just down the hall, through the big metal doors marking the entrance to the Colts' locker room.
Vikings Deny Texans Home-Field Playoff Advantage
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 11:34
Adrian Peterson had his worst rushing performance in more than two months on Sunday.
Bradford Has 2 TDs to Lead Rams Over Bucs 28-13
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 11:31
The St. Louis Rams are getting accustomed to Janoris Jenkins doing special things when the rookie cornerback gets his hands on the football.
Newton Leads Panthers Over Raiders 17-6
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 11:25
Cam Newton is looking ahead.
Bengals in Playoffs After 13-10 Win Over Steelers
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 11:22
Marvin Lewis raised his hand, wiped his brow and let out a "whoo."
Ravens Win AFC North at Expense of Fading Giants
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 11:19
The Baltimore Ravens feel as if they've already started the playoffs.
Manning & Miller Lead Broncos to 10th Straight Win
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 11:16
Von Miller's day was memorable because Peyton Manning was so masterful.
Patriots Hold On to Beat Jaguars 23-16
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 11:16
If the New England Patriots need to accomplish anything before the postseason, it probably should be avoiding sluggish starts.
RG3 Leads Redskins Over Eagles 27-20
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2012 11:07
With one more win, Robert Griffin III can be called a playoff quarterback.