Archive for December, 2009

The Browns continue to manhandle the champs

The Browns’ running game is getting going. The Steelers are going no-huddle and showing more grit, but will it be too late?

Steelers imploded in first half vs. Browns

Josh Cribbs and the Browns pass rush too much for the world champs to handle through one half.

Steelers better change some protection schemes

Pittsburgh’s offensive line getting overwhelmed on third down, in four-and-five receiver sets.

Cleveland’s Cribbs is the X-Factor

Josh Cribbs sets up the game’s first score with another dazzling return.

Browns players, fans in for a frigid night of football

It’s cold as heck, windy as heck, and gonna be tough to do a whole lot through the air and via the kicking game. Oh, and for goodness sake, Browns and Steelers, put on a long sleeve shirt, would ya?

Fantasy Focus chat, Friday, 11 a.m. ET

Be sure to stop by and check out my live chat, starting at 11 a.m. EST here on NFL.com!

Week 14 injuries: Sims-Walker, Young suffer setbacks

Teams have released their Week 14 practice participation reports for Thursday. Here’s a look at some notable developments.

Ward OK after warmups, will play for Steelers

Steelers WR Hines Ward will play Thursday night against the Browns, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Titans’ Young aggravates knee, leaves practice

Titans QB Vince Young aggravated his injured right knee during practice Thursday and was unable to finish the session.

Colts in the market for a third QB

The Colts are hopeful that they can add a veteran backup quarterback next week, according to a league source, and will try to build in roster flexibility to do so.

Vikings CB Winfield could return to action vs. Bengals

Vikings Pro Bowl CB Antoine Winfield could return Sunday against the Bengals after missing the previous six games with a fractured right foot, according to a league source.

Johnson chooses NFL over another year at USC

USC senior RB Stafon Johnson, who has missed most of this season following a freak weightlifting accident, will not apply for a medical hardship and will turn pro, according to his uncle. Kregg Anderson said Johnson has notified USC coach Pete Carroll of the decision.

Eagles’ Westbrook limited for second day in a row

Eagles RB Brian Westbrook again was limited Thursday, his second consecutive day back at practice while he recovers from a concussion that has kept him out of five games this season.

NFL’s PSA about concussions debuts Thursday night

The NFL’s public-service announcement about concussions in sports will debut Thursday night during NFL Network’s broadcast of the Steelers-Browns game and will continue to run throughout the season.

Weather could be a factor for Steelers-Browns

Wintry conditions in Cleveland could hurt the production of Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and his receivers.

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