Archive for December, 2010

Favre Throws in Warmups, Will Go for the Vikings vs Bears

In maybe his last stand as the old gunslinger, Brett Favre is back in the starting lineup for the Vikings, and it’ll be on the frozen tundra in Minnesota. Favre, who was upgraded earlier today from “out” to “questionable,” threw before the game in the snowy conditions, and it was decided that he is well [...]

Raiders Keep Playoff Hope Alive After Win Over Denver

The Raiders came into Sunday’s game against the Broncos knowing that San Diego and Kansas City had already taken care of business. The Chargers routed the 49ers on Thursday night, and the Chiefs got the job done on the road in St. Louis. All the Raiders could do to keep their faint playoff hopes alive [...]

Vikings Upgrade QB Brett Favre to Questionable for Monday Night Game

The drama of the Monday night game between the Bears and Vikings just got a little more interesting, as the Vikings have upgraded QB Brett Favre from “Out” to “Questionable” on their injury report. The team also has placed guard Steve Hutchinson on injured reserve. The 41-year-old will attempt to throw roughly two hours before [...]

Steelers May Get Safety Troy Polamalu Back For Thursday Night vs Panthers

Sunday there was no doubt the Steelers missed safety Troy Polamalu and tight end Heath Miller. With a short week ahead of them as they play Thursday vs the Panthers at home, it looks like both could find their way on the field. Mike Tomlin spoke to the media today with the short week, and [...]

Cowher to Land in New York, Houston, or Miami in 2011?

The Bill Cowher chatter has started up again, as today on ESPN there’s a story about Cowher’s return to the sidelines in 2011, and what teams may be in the running to land the coach if he does indeed return. The teams in the running according to ESPN include the New York Giants, Houston Texans, [...]

Ravens Rise Up and Top the Saints to Keep it Tight in the AFC North

Just when it looked as if the Ravens were getting comfortable being an almost Elite team, Sunday’s victory over the defending champions should provide a big lift heading into an all but assured third consecutive post-season trip. This was by far the most complete game the Ravens have played this season - all three phases – all [...]

NFL Week 15: Has St. Louis Rams QB Sam Bradford Hit The Rookie Wall?

If I had to grade the performance of St. Louis Rams rookie quarterback Sam Bradford after 15 weeks, I’d give him a B-. Bradford has carried the Rams to a place they couldn’t have gotten without him. Nobody in their right mind would have picked the Rams to be competitive this season, even though they play [...]

Packers Beaten By Patriots 31-27

Senior writer jclombardi highlights headlines about close loss to Patriots. Clipped from: www.jsonline.com (share this clip) Despite Packers’ loss, Flynn played like a winner: Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn can look himself in the mirror and have nothing to be ashamed about. Making his first NFL start for the injured Aaron Rodgers (concussion), Flynn played well, [...]