September 30th, 2011 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Pittsburgh Steelers look to get their third victory this week as they prepare to take on the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday. NFL.com’s Pat Kirwan and Jason Horowitz preview this upcoming matchup. Watch the game on CBS at 1 PM ET…
Archive for September, 2011
Why new kickoff rule limits excitement for Bears fans
You know what NFL rule is nonsensical? The new kickoff rule. Kickoffs are the one play when everyone in the stands is on their feet. Fans want to see kick return specialist knife through defenders, run over tacklers, and break free to the end zone. Remember how exciting it was when Devin Hester ran 92 [...]
Tags: Rams WR Amendola likely to miss Sunday vs. Redskins
Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola did not practice Friday, and is listed as questionable for Washington, yet is not expected to play according to Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Amendola dislocated his elbow in Week 1 against the Eagles….
NFC Editor Russ Loede’s Week Four NFL Picks
Last week ATS: 11-4-1 (picked Tampa over Atlanta) Season ATS: 22-22-4 Week 3 Lock: 1-0 (New Orleans) Week 3 Upset: 1-1 (New York Giants) Season Locks: 2-1 Season Upsets: 2-1 SUNDAY Detroit at Dallas (-1.5) – Cowboys, Romo and Felix Jones showed me a toughness that made me marvel beyond belief Monday night against Washington. [...]
Jaguars Likely Won’t Have Starting CB Cox vs. Saints
The Jaguars likely will be without starting cornerback Derek Cox against the pass-happy New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Coach Jack Del Rio said Friday that Cox is doubtful to play because of a groin injury. The Jaguars (1-2) also could be without backup safety Courtney Greene (neck) and special teams ace Kassim Osgood (hamstring). Both [...]
Bailey, Dumervil Questionable for Packers Game
Tweaked hamstring and all, Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey jumped a route Friday in practice and picked off a pass with one hand. Granted, this was just a drill performed at half speed, with a fellow defensive back running the pattern and a coach throwing the football. To Bailey, that’s at least a step in the [...]
Browns Look To Start 3-1, As They Welcome The Titans To Cleveland
After a Kardiac-like performance last week against the Dolphins, the Browns now welcome the Tennessee Titans to the not-so-friendly confines of Cleveland Stadium. It’ll be the Titans first trip to Cleveland since 2005, a game in which the Browns won, 20-14. The Browns lead the overall series against the Titans/Oilers, 33-27, including a 15-14 advantage [...]
Packers RB Grant, OT Bulaga ruled out for Sunday vs. Broncos
Packers running back Ryan Grant has been ruled out of Sunday’s contest against the Broncos because of a bruised kidney. Coach Mike McCarthy said the medical staff didn’t believe Grant’s kidney passed enough tests to put him on the field. Also ruled out were safety Nick Collins (neck), defensive end Mike Neal (knee), linebacker Frank [...]
