Archive for September, 2010
Posted: Sunday, September 19th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Ray Lewis, Todd Heap, Week 2 inactives
Ray Lewis had been questionable for the Ravens’ matchup with the Bengals because a foot injury, but Baltimore will have its star linebacker on the field Sunday. Veteran TE Todd Heap is also active for the Ravens.
Posted: Sunday, September 19th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Antonio Cromartie, Darrelle Revis, Randy Moss, Wes Welker
Jets CB Darrelle Revis could be lined up on Patriots WR Wes Welker on Sunday, sources told the New York Daily News.
Posted: Sunday, September 19th, 2010 | Tiffany Shine Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Cris Carter, Jerry Rice, Tony Gonzalez
Tony Gonzalez recorded his 1,000th career catch last Sunday against the vaunted Steelers defense. The folks in Pittsburgh weren’t so happy to have Gonzalez attain this crowning achievement on their soil, giving him only a smattering of applause and even a few boos. To rectify this lack of fanfare for the occasion, the Falcons are marking Sunday’s home game against the Cardinals “Tony Gonzalez Day.”
Posted: Friday, September 17th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Adrian Peterson, Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings, Percy Harvin, Sidney Rice
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson told reporters this week that he would like 40 to 50 carries per game (via the Star Tribune). And you know what, he might need to reach that total for the Vikings to win.
Posted: Friday, September 17th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Albert Haynesworth, Beanie Wells, Clinton Portis, Darrelle Revis, Darren McFadden, Dez Bryant, Donovan McNabb, Jake Delhomme, Julius Pepper, Kevin Kolb, Kyle Kosier, LaRod Stephens-Howling, Marc Colombo, Matt Moore, Max Starks, Michael Bush, Miles Austin, Randy Moss, Seneca Wallace, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Tim Hightower, Todd Heap
The Cowboys offensive line will get a boost with the return of linemen Marc Colombo and Kyle Kosier. And not a moment too soon, facing Bears DE Julius Peppers this week, too.
Posted: Friday, September 17th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Dexter McCluster, Jamaal Charles, Kansas City Chiefs, Thomas Jones, Todd Haley
There was a lot of speculation that Chiefs coach Todd Haley hated fantasy enthusiasts. And now he has come out and admitted it, too.
Posted: Friday, September 17th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Anxiety Friday, Austin Collie, Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants
Sweating out a Sunday injury report is bad enough. Sweating out a guy who is playing on Sunday night (or obviously Monday) is just the worst. And that is where we stand with Giants WR Hakeem Nicks who looked like a breakout star in Week 1.
Posted: Friday, September 17th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Brett Favre, Bucky Brooks, Kevin Kolb, Matthew Stafford, Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles QB Michael Vick should be relatively safe to play this week.
Posted: Thursday, September 16th, 2010 | Solomon Wilcots Tags: Bud Adams, Jeff Fisher, Kerry Collins, Mike Heimerdinger, NFL GameDay Morning, Solomon Wilcots, Steve McNair, Tennessee Titans, Vince Young
After sitting down with Vince Young for our interview for NFL GameDay Morning earlier this week, I came away thinking about how you measure confidence and the amount that is required to play football at the highest level.
Posted: Thursday, September 16th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Andy Reid, Frank Tadych, Kevin Kolb, Michael Lombardi, Michael Vick, NFL Total Access, Philadelphia Eagles, Rod Woodson
NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi suggests it will be difficult for Eagles coach Andy Reid to turn back to starter Kevin Kolb if the team wins the next two games and the locker room gets behind Vick.
Posted: Thursday, September 16th, 2010 | Michael Fabiano Tags: LaDainian Tomlinson, Mark Sanchez, Michael Fabiano, Shonn Greene
Shonn Greene could become a fantasy bust if he can’t cure his case of fumbilitis.
Posted: Thursday, September 16th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: A.J. Smith, Bruce Allen, Frank Tadych, Mike Shanahan, Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Vincent Jackson, Washington Redskins, Zygi Wilf
One result of the ruling on Vincent Jackson’s current NFL suspension is that it will likely accelerate the timeline for a potential trade.
Posted: Thursday, September 16th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Jamie Dukes, Jason La Canfora, Kara Henderson, Rich Eisen, Rod Woodson, San Diego Chargers, Vincent Jackson
Of all the hot stories around the NFL on Thursday, the topic du joir at NFL Network is the immediate future of Vincent Jackson.
Posted: Thursday, September 16th, 2010 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Michael Fabiano, Sidney Rice, Vincent Jackson
Vincent Jackson could be back sooner than later for fantasy owners … if the Chargers deal him in the next few days.
Posted: Thursday, September 16th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Chicago Bears, Clinton Portis, Ines Sainz, Lance Briggs
The latest voice to speak out over the Ines Sainz incident is that of Bears LB Lance Briggs, who doesn’t believe females belong in an NFL locker room.