Football News
Jackson sets up winning FG, Bills beat Bears 23-20
Miami Herald - 8 Sep 2014 09:59
The Buffalo Bills' push to end a 14-year playoff drought is off to a good start.
Jerry: Didn't notice 49ers fan ratio at AT&T
ESPN - 8 Sep 2014 05:32
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he didn't notice high number of San Francisco 49ers fans at AT&T Stadium for Sunday's game.
Strong Reactions to Rice Video, Player's Release
The New York Times - 8 Sep 2014 23:39
Even NFL players who rarely criticize each other publicly made their feelings clear Monday on Ray Rice through social media and in interviews.
Derrick Johnson's injury is brutal for the Chiefs but even worse for him
Miami Herald - 8 Sep 2014 14:14
Derrick Johnson's right foot is in a boot, and of all the guys in this locker room to spend the day living the athlete's nightmare, why did it have to be him?
Video released of Ravens' Rice hitting fiance
ESPN - 8 Sep 2014 13:29
TMZ Sports has posted a video that it says shows Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice punching his then-fiancee in the face in the elevator of an Atlantic City hotel in February.
Broncos cruise early, hold off late Colts rally
ESPN - 8 Sep 2014 06:29
Peyton Manning sure didn't need Wes Welker in this heart-pounding opener. He threw three touchdown passes to tight end Julius Thomas in the first half and the Denver Broncos held on to beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-24 o...
Manning Gets Broncos Off to Winning Start Over Colts
The New York Times - 8 Sep 2014 06:27
Peyton Manning gained revenge against his former team and put his recent Super Bowl nightmare behind him by leading the Denver Broncos to a season-opening 31-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
Panthers kicker sorry for shoving trombonist
ESPN - 8 Sep 2014 06:00
Carolina Panthers placekicker Graham Gano found himself surrounded by a marching band during his halftime warmups, while injured quarterback Cam Newton interjected himself into a second-quarter huddle.
Top Pick Clowney Out 4-6 Weeks After Knee Surgery
The New York Times - 8 Sep 2014 23:51
Jadeveon Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick of the Houston Texans, will be out 4-6 weeks after arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Monday.
Bucs' Smith: Incognito unlikely to be added
ESPN - 8 Sep 2014 23:37
Although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are uncertain about the status of guard Logan Mankins' knee injury, they don't seem inclined to sign free agent Richie Incognito, who previously visited with the team.
Mike Preston: New Ray Rice video diminishes the integrity of the Ravens and NFL
Miami Herald - 8 Sep 2014 23:07
The Ravens and the NFL now have an integrity issue.
Titans LB Brown has torn pectoral muscle
ESPN - 8 Sep 2014 23:05
Titans linebacker Zach Brown has a torn pectoral muscle, and coach Ken Whisenhunt says it's potentially a season-ending injury.
Week 1 Shocker: Patriots in Cellar
The New York Times - 8 Sep 2014 23:04
Yes, the NFL tends to mess with your mind. So here's something football fans haven't seen in a long time: New England alone at the bottom of the AFC East standings.
Loss, injuries temper optimism surrounding Bears
Miami Herald - 8 Sep 2014 22:40
So much for all that optimism hovering over the Chicago Bears. The mood is decidedly different after a surprising season-opening loss at home to Buffalo.
NCAA to Ease Sanctions on Penn State Imposed After Scandal
The New York Times - 8 Sep 2014 22:39
The NCAA Executive Committee said on Monday it would ease sanctions imposed in 2012 on Pennsylvania State University's football program as punishment for the school's involvement in the Jerry Sandusky child sex scandal.
Seattle CB Lane on IR; could return Nov. 9
ESPN - 8 Sep 2014 22:34
Seattle Seahawks CB Jeremy Lane goes on injured reserve and is eligible to return Nov. 9.
Seattle Sports: Super Bowl Champion Seahawks, Mariners And Sounders Support Changes Image Of City's Fans
IBTimes - 8 Sep 2014 22:32
Over 68,000 fans made their way to CenturyLink Field on Thursday night to watch the Seattle Seahawks beat the Green Bay Packers in the opener of the 2014 NFL regular season. The defending champs' vaunted defense made per...
Monday Night Football Schedule: TV Channel, Kickoff Time, Prediction, Betting Odds For Giants Vs. Lions, Chargers Vs. Cardinals
IBTimes - 8 Sep 2014 22:32
Week 1 of the 2014 NFL season comes to a close with the debut of Monday Night Football. While NFL teams will play on Monday night for 16 weeks, Week 1 stands out because it's the only time of the year when two games are ...
Redskins not optimistic about Cofield, Reed
Miami Herald - 8 Sep 2014 22:24
Washington Redskins nose tackle Barry Cofield and tight end Jordan Reed could be sidelined for multiple weeks with injuries from the season opening loss to the Houston Texans.
AP source: Colts' Mathis out for season
Miami Herald - 8 Sep 2014 22:19
A person with knowledge of the injury tells The Associated Press that Colts linebacker Robert Mathis is expected to miss the entire season after tearing an Achilles tendon during a private workout last week in Atlanta.
Miami Dolphins linebacker Dannell Ellerbe out for season with hip injury
Miami Herald - 8 Sep 2014 22:18
Miami Dolphins starting weakside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe, one of the team’s highest-paid players, was placed on injured reserve Monday with a hip injury and will miss the rest of the season, the team said.
Top pick Clowney out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery
Miami Herald - 8 Sep 2014 21:49
No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Monday and will be out 4-6 weeks.