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ESPN is reporting that Jerome Harrison has a brain tumor. As Philadelphia Eagles doctors were giving newly acquired running back Jerome Harrison … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Baltimore Ravens (4-1) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5)

The Jaguars get a home game on Monday Night. If Jacksonville’s defense can feed off the prime-time atmosphere and keep this a low-scoring game, the Jaguars can be competitive in a field-position … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Indianapolis Colts (0-6) at New Orleans Saints (4-2)

This looked like a fantastic Sunday night football game when it was put on the schedule… now, not so much. The Saints have a minus seven turnover margin and don’t want to let the Colts feel like … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) at Arizona Cardinals (1-4)

The Steelers and Cardinals looks like a mismatch at first glance. Until you realize what the Steelers wins are built on a foundation of straw. Good defense combined with playing poor teams have the … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: St. Louis Rams (0-5) at Dallas Cowboys (2-3)

The Rams head south in search of their first victory with newly acquired WR Brandon Lloyd expected to stretch the field so that Steven Jackson will have somewhere to run. With the Cowboys defense … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Kansas City Chiefs (2-3) at Oakland Raiders (4-2)

This Sunday we get to find out if practice, preseason, or knowing your offense and teammates mean anything as the Raiders throw Carson Palmer on the field against the Chiefs in a division game after … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Green Bay Packers (6-0) at Minnesota Vikings (1-5)

The Packers look to remain undefeated as they travel to Mall of America Field to square off against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Vikings have one hope and that rests squarely on the shoulders … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: San Diego Chargers (4-1) at New York Jets (3-3)

The Chargers should get Antonio Gates back this week just in time for a tough matchup against the Jets. If Gates doesn’t play the Jets will get after Philip Rivers and try to rattle him which has … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Seattle Seahawks (2-3) at Cleveland Browns (2-3)

With Peyton Hillis still not expected to play, look for a lot of no huddle with Colt McCoy doing the honors for the Browns and with the Seahawks running it a lot as well this could be a fun game to … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Denver Broncos (1-4) at Miami Dolphins (0-5)

Tim Tebow could not pick a better place to get his first start. The Dolphins struggle to tackle and although Tebow isn’t a strong downfield passer, his mobility presents problems for a poor tackling … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Houston Texans (3-3) at Tennessee Titans (3-2)

Take away one great player on offense (Andre Johnson) and one n defense (Mario Williams) and the Texans are mediocre at best. They are left with teams just smothering Arian Foster and daring Matt … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Washington Redskins (3-2) at Carolina Panthers (1-5)

Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers look to snap their losing streak as they prepare to host the suddenly completely new look Washington Redskins at Bank of America Stadium. Everyone is talking … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Atlanta Falcons (3-3) at Detroit Lions (5-1)

Falcons RB Michael Turner rushed for 220 yards the last time he faced the Lions and the Detroit defense was ripped by the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears for 325 total rushing yards and 6.0 … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Chicago Bears (3-3) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2)

After a big win over the New Orleans Saints last week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Chicago Bears at Wembley Stadium in London. Wembley Stadium will be hosting an NFL regular-season … [Read More...]

The Oakland Raiders have acquired Bengals QB Carson Palmer.

Bears rout Vikings 39-10 on Sunday Night Football

Between the long touchdown catch and an even bigger kickoff return, this was shaping up as a special night for Devin Hester. Then, a chest injury cast a big cloud over it. Hester set the tone with a … [Read More...]

Patriots win a thriller over Cowboys 20-16

Tom Brady threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Hernandez with 22 seconds left and the New England Patriots rallied to beat the Dallas Cowboys 20-16 on Sunday. Dan Bailey’s 26-yard field goal … [Read More...]

Buccaneers outlast Saints 26-20 to move into first place tie

Josh Freeman threw for 303 yards and two touchdowns, Earnest Graham rushed for 109 yards in place of injured starter LeGarrette Blount, and Tampa Bay outlasted New Orleans 26-20 Sunday. The win … [Read More...]

Raiders beat Browns 24-17 on day dedicated to Al Davis, but lose QB Jason Campbell for the season

Jacoby Ford returned a kickoff 101 yards, and Kevin Boss caught a 35-yard touchdown pass on a fake field goal to lead the Oakland Raiders to a 24-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in the … [Read More...]

Raiders QB Jason Campbell Out for Season

Jay Glazer reports that Jason Campbell is out for the season as well as Sean Payton and moreGlazer’s Edge: Campbell Out for Season … [Read More...]

Ravens down Texans 29-14 for third straight win

Joe Flacco threw for 305 yards and ran for a score, Billy Cundiff kicked five field goals, and the Baltimore Ravens pulled away to a 29-14 victory over the short-handed Houston Texans on Sunday. The … [Read More...]

NFL Highlights: Ray Rice 27 Yard Run

This Ray Rice 27 Yard run late in the 4th quarter led to a Ricky Williams four yard touchdown that sealed the victory for the Ravens … [Read More...]

Lions no longer unbeaten as 49ers rally for 25-19 win.

Alex Smith’s fourth-down, 6-yard pass to Delanie Walker gave San Francisco the go-ahead touchdown with 1:51 left, lifting the 49ers to a 25-19 win over the previously unbeaten Detroit Lions. The play … [Read More...]

Packers move o 6-0 with 24-3 drubbing of Rams

Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, including a career-long 93-yarder to Jordy Nelson, and the Packers remained unbeaten with a 24-3 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. Rodgers threw … [Read More...]

Turner burns Panthers, leads Falcons to 31-17 victory

Michael Turner ran for 139 yards and two touchdowns, Matt Ryan scored the tie-breaking TD with 7 minutes remaining, and Corey Peters came up with a huge interception, helping the Falcons seal a 31-17 … [Read More...]

Eagles woes come to an end as they end 4-game skid, beat Redskins 20-13

The sign behind one end zone read: “HEY DREAM TEAM REID THIS: 1-5.” Michael Vick wasn’t far from that sign when he chased yet another Philadelphia Eagles blunder, an errant snap that rolled to a … [Read More...]

Bengals hold on 27-17 to deny Colts their first win of the season

Nate Clements blocked a late field-goal try that would have tied the score, and Carlos Dunlap returned a fumble 35 yards for the clinching touchdown Sunday, helping the Cincinnati Bengals hold on for … [Read More...]

NFL Highlight: Mendenhall and Wallace Touchdowns

Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall had an eight yard touchdown run, and Mike Wallace hauled in a 28 yard touchdown pass, to help the Steelers beat the Jaguars 17-13. … [Read More...]

Steelers barely hold off Jaguars for a 17-13 victory.

Rashard Mendenhall ran for a season-high 146 yards and one touchdown, and the Steelers narrowly avoided a second-half collapse in a 17-13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Ben … [Read More...]

Bradshaw has 3 TD’s to lead Giants to 27-24 victory over Bills

Ahmad Bradshaw ran for 104 yards and a career-best three touchdowns and Lawrence Tynes kicked a go-ahead, 23-yard field goal with 1:32 remaining to give the New York Giants a 27-24 victory over the … [Read More...]

The Cincinnati Bengals are still not giving QB his ticket out of the jungle despite numerous phone discussions between Palmer and ownership.

Buffalo Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman has been ruled out for Sundays game against the Giants. 

The Cincinnati Bengals defense is at the top of the rankings in total defense for the first time in 28 years. This is indeed a great achievement, however defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has been reluctant to pay much attention to these statistics. He is concerned that the players will get caught up in it, and that their standard of play will slip.

While Zimmer has refrained from making a big fuss about the team’s new-found success, there is no doubt that fans will still be pleased with the success of their team so far. When they have finished work for the day, or playing on partypoker.com and decide to check out the current NFL rankings, they will be really proud of their team. They shouldn’t get too carried away however, as it is still early in the season, with only a quarter of it already having been played.

In 2009, Zimmer did not even start talking about rankings until after the ninth week when the Cincinnati Bengals beat Baltimore. Many people have been surprised that the Bengals have come together so well as a team, as there are six new starters from last year. However, they seem to have gelled really well, although Zimmer maintains that it is a week to week thing where the players cannot afford to be complacent.

A lot of the success that the Bengals have seen on their defense is due to their ability to convert on third downs. As with every team however, there is still some improvement to be made. Zimmer would like to see improvement in certain statistics, as they are 13th in average yards per play on first down. However, they are only giving up 4.4 yards per play, making them the second best in the league.

NFL Preview: Dallas Cowboys (2-2) at New England Patriots (4-1)

This Sunday, The Dallas Cowboys look will travel to Gillette Stadium to square off against the New England Patriots. Tommy Terrific and company will put up 400 total yards or more, no matter what … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: New Orleans Saints (4-1) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2)

The New Orleans Saints look to continue their hot streak as they travel to Raymond James Stadium to battle the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon.  The Saints are good, and the Bucs are, … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Houston Texans (3-2) at Baltimore Ravens (3-1)

After coming off a bye week, the Baltimore Ravens will prepare to take on the Houston Texans on Sunday.  If Joe Flacco can keep his head, the Ravens are the real deal in the AFC North, and … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Cleveland Browns (2-2) at Oakland Raiders (3-2)

This week, Colt McCoy and the Cleveland Browns will take on Jason Campbell and the Oakland Raiders on Sunday afternoon. The Raiders took a big step last week in beating the Texans on the road and they … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Carolina Panthers (1-4) at Atlanta Falcons (2-3)

Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers will square off against Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at the Georgia Dome. Who has the advantage in this matchup? Cam Newton has been amazing, no one … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Indianapolis Colts (0-5) at Cincinnati Bengals (3-2)

After another disappointing loss last week, the Indianapolis Colts look for their first win as they get ready to battle the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Last week the Colts let the Chiefs come back … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4) at Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2)

The Pittsburgh Steelers will prepare to host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Heinz Field. Who will come out on top? Last week everyone thought Chris Johnson was going to run all over a porous … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Buffalo Bills (4-1) at New York Giants (3-2)

After a big win over the Eagles last week, the Buffalo Bills look to continue their impressive season as they take on the New York Giants. This is our pick for the funnest game to watch of the week … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Philadelphia Eagles (1-4) vs. Washington Redskins (3-1)

Will the Philadelphia Eagles snap their losing streak as they head to FedEx Field to battle the Washington Redskins? Andy Reid has been criticized for mismanagement of personnel, but will devise a … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: San Francisco 49’ers (4-1) at Detroit Lions (5-0)

Following another victory on Monday night, the Detroit Lions look to remain undefeated as they prepare to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at Ford Field.  The Lions have been the … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: St Louis Rams (0-4) at Green Bay Packers (5-0)

In what looks to be a tough matchup for the St. Louis Rams as they still search for their first win, they will prepare to take on the undefeated Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday. This … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Minnesota Vikings (1-4) at Chicago Bears (2-3)

After getting their first win last week over the Cardinals, the Minnesota Vikings hope to repeat this week as they take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday night. The Vikings win last week … [Read More...]

NFL Preview: Miami Dolphins (0-4) at New York Jets (2-3)

The Miami Dolphins are still in search for their first win as they prepare to take on the New York Jets on Monday night at MetLife Stadium. If the Dolphins goal is to “Suck for Luck” they are on … [Read More...]

Former Bills and Jaguars defensive tackle Marcus Stroud reached agreement on a two-year deal with the New England Patriots according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

The Washington Redskins have released RB Clinton Portis.

The Chicago Bears have released DT Tommie Harris.

The New Orleans Saints have released tight end Jeremy Shockey.

The Denver Broncos have resigned cornerback Champ Bailey to a new 4 year deal.

The Buffalo Bills are expected to release DT Marcus Stroud on Wednesday.

Zac Jackson of FOXSports Ohio reports that defensive tackle Shaun Rogers is among five Browns to be notified they are being released.  Also on the cut list: linebacker Eric Barton,DE Kenyon Coleman, linebacker David Bowens, tight end Robert Royal, and tackle John St. Clair.