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NFL officiating VP OK with increase in flags
ESPN - 9 Oct 2014 18:26
NFL games this season are averaging about 17 penalties, up more than two per game from the 14.7 to this point in 2013, according to the league, and the man in charge of officiating is OK with the trends.
Prosecutors: Adrian Peterson Smoked Marijuana
The New York Times - 9 Oct 2014 22:43
Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson should be arrested anew after admitting during his court appearance on a child abuse charge that he had "smoked a little weed" while out on bond, Texas prosecutors said Thursday.
Men charged with felony in 49ers game fight
ESPN - 9 Oct 2014 04:13
Two brothers have been charged with felony assault after a bathroom brawl at the new Levi's Stadium during Sunday's San Francisco 49ers game.
Chargers wary of potential L.A. relocations
ESPN - 9 Oct 2014 23:50
With reports the NFL would like to have one or two teams in Los Angeles within the next two years, the San Diego Chargers could present a potential roadblock for owners looking to move.
NFL Week 6 Picks Against The Spread 2014: Predictions And Updated Las Vegas Odds For Every Game ATS
IBTimes - 9 Oct 2014 23:32
Week 6 could end up being one of the most difficult slate of games for bettors in the 2014 NFL season, considering more than half of the visiting teams are favored. According to the betting odds at Las Vegas casinos, sev...
Thursday Night Football Week 6: Colts Vs. Texans TV Channel, Prediction, Point Spread, Over/Under
IBTimes - 9 Oct 2014 23:32
After winning the division last year, the Indianapolis Colts have yet to take sole possession of first place in the 2014 NFL season. A win on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 6 against the Houston Texans would put the d...
Fantasy Football 2014: Week 6 Sleepers, Running Backs, Wide Receivers To Start/Sit
IBTimes - 9 Oct 2014 23:32
Thus far Thursday Night Football has been just an atrocious, uncompetitive game to watch. Since the start of the short week game in Week 2 there have been four matchups, all decided by an average margin of 31.3 points. B...
Beats By Dre Vs. Bose: Headphones Get Free Publicity After NFL Fines 49ers' QB Colin Kaepernick
IBTimes - 9 Oct 2014 23:32
On Thursday, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was fined $10,000 by the NFL for wearing a pair of Beats by Dre headphones only days after the league's announced deal with Bose. Kaepernick, who is endorsed ...
California Senator 'Encouraged' by NFL's Steps on Domestic Abuse
The New York Times - 9 Oct 2014 23:25
California Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer said on Thursday she was encouraged about the NFL's plan to curb domestic violence by its players after receiving a letter from Commissioner Roger Goodell detailing the league'...
Some Surprising NFC Divisions Through 5 Weeks
The New York Times - 9 Oct 2014 20:49
What was supposed to be the NFC Least has three winning teams.
NFLPA Presidents Recognize Patient Approach
The New York Times - 9 Oct 2014 19:10
When Roger Goodell and several NFL owners were asked Wednesday how long a revamping of the NFL's personal conduct policy would take, they preached patience.
London NFL team three years away
Sky Sports - 9 Oct 2014 18:52
The prospect of having an NFL franchise based permanently at Wembley is still at least three years away, according to NFL UK managing director Alistair Kirkwood.
London team three years away
Sky Sports - 9 Oct 2014 18:52
The prospect of having an NFL franchise based permanently at Wembley is still at least three years away, according to NFL UK managing director Alistair Kirkwood.
Fantasy Football: Week 6 Player Tiers
The New York Times - 9 Oct 2014 17:01
Branden Oliver has come out of nowhere as part of the RB1 conversation in Tier 3 this week.
Sando: Luck is having his breakout season
ESPN - 9 Oct 2014 16:26
Numbers show that the Colts' quarterback is solidifying Tier 1 status
Texans v Colts preview
Sky Sports - 9 Oct 2014 12:22
The top two in the AFC South go head-to-head on Thursday night with the Houston Texans hosting the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium.
NFL Teams Are Cranking Up the Jams
The New York Times - 9 Oct 2014 10:10
To get ready to face Richard Sherman and Seattle's ear-piercing 12th man, the Denver Broncos turned to Lil Wayne, Jerimih, Ozzy Osbourne and Pharrell Williams.
NFL Owners' Meetings Focus on Personal Conduct
The New York Times - 9 Oct 2014 09:16
The 2014 NFL fall meetings were like none before. It was more like a crisis management clinic.
Raiders put LB Roach on IR due to concussion
ESPN - 9 Oct 2014 05:04
The Oakland Raiders' worst fears for starting middle linebacker Nick Roach came to fruition Wednesday when they put him on the injured reserve, ending his season.
Raiders QB Carr practices, expects to play
ESPN - 9 Oct 2014 04:12
Oakland Raiders rookie quarterback Derek Carr practiced on a limited basis with ankle and knee issues Wednesday as the team prepares to host the Chargers on Sunday.
Dallas Cowboys Vs. Seattle Seahawks: Prediction, Betting Odds, Preview For Week 6 Game
IBTimes - 9 Oct 2014 03:32
Entering Week 6 of the 2014 NFL season, no team is undefeated and just seven have one loss on the year. Two of those one-loss teams will square off on Sunday when the Dallas Cowboys visit the Seattle Seahawks.
Goodell: Arbiter decides if he testifies on Rice
ESPN - 9 Oct 2014 02:25
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday night it's up to a neutral arbiter to decide whether he should testify during an appeal of Ray Rice's indefinite suspension.