Archive for October, 2009

Gaither out, Oher will start for Ravens

Ravens starting LT Jared Gaither will not play and rookie Michael Oher will start in his place today against the visiting Bengals, a source confirmed.

Manning expected to start for Giants

NFL Network’s Bob Papa reports QB Eli Manning is expected to start for Giants Sunday when they play host to the Raiders.

Culpepper to start for Lions

NFL Network’s Kara Henderson reports that Lions veteran QB Danute Culpepper will start against the Steelers, replacing of injured starter Matthew Stafford who is listed as the team’s third quarterback.

Fantasy Final Countdown chat, noon ET

Be sure to stop by and check out my live chat, starting at noon EST here on NFL.com!

Jets called 49ers about possibly trading for Crabtree

Tying up a few odds and ends now that Michael Crabtree finally is a 49er.

Sanders interview set for NFL GameDay Morning

Deion Sanders will be interviewed by league insider Jason LaCanfora on NFL Network’s NFL GameDay Morning, which starts at 9 a.m. ET Sunday, and will discuss his relationship with rookie WR Michael Crabtree, who signed with the 49ers this week. Sanders also will address the situation with Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant, whom the NCAA suspended this week.

Roundup: Orton managing just fine in Denver

Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Morrissey writes that what Bears fans didn’t like about Kyle Orton as a quarterback, fans in Denver have completely accepted. What Orton lacks in style, he more than makes up for in results. He’s 25-12 as a starter.

Sprint Can’t-Miss Plays Week 4 winner

The fans have spoken, and the Broncos’ game-winning touchdown against the Cowboys was the Sprint Can’t-Miss Play of Week 4.

Jets’ Cotchery might be grounded by bad hamstring

The Jets might have to wait a little longer to unveil their new 1-2 receiving punch. Jerricho Cotchery didn’t practice for the second consecutive day because of a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable to play in Monday night’s game against the Dolphins.

Roundup: Falcons’ Blank sees need for new stadium

The Falcons moved into the Georgia Dome in 1992. Since then, 25 NFL teams have built new stadiums. Perhaps feeling a bit envious of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones‘ billion-dollar palace, Falcons owner Arthur Blank has said in recent months that he’d like a new place for his team to play.

Bucs RB Ward probable for game vs. Eagles

The Buccaneers could use a boost to their backfield, and they likely will get it.

Browns RB Lewis could return vs. Bills

Browns RB Jamal Lewis, who has missed the last two games because of a hamstring injury, is questionable for Sunday’s meeting with the Bills. Lewis was a limited participant in practice early in the week, but he gave it a full-go today.

Texans’ Williams, two Cards defenders questionable

Three key defensive players are questionable for Sunday’s game between the Cardinals and Texans.

Cowboys’ Williams, Jones unlikely to play vs. Chiefs

The Cowboys likely will play this weekend without two of their key offensive components, WR Roy Williams and RB Felix Jones.

League fines six players for Week 4 infractions

A league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora that four players were fined for Week 4 infractions, three of them for hits on quarterbacks.

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