Archive for November, 2010
Posted: Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Tom Brady, 1972 Miami Dolphins, Dick Anderson, Donovan McNabb, Garo Yepremian, Jake Scott, Jerry Rice, Larry David, Mel Renfro, Otis Sistrunk, Pick Six, Terry Bradshaw, Tom Brady, Y.A. Tittle
Patriots QB Tom Brady is bald. That’s right, bald. Or so the reports in the National Enquirer suggests (via the Detroit Free Press). Brady reportedly is a patient of the Leonard Hair Transplant Association in Cranston, R.I. Meaning Brady’s gorgeous locks are nothing more than a façade. A mere cover-up to one of the biggest sporting scandals since the 1919 Black Sox.
Posted: Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Josh McDaniels, Denver Broncos, Jason La Canfora
NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora updates the situation in Denver, noting the final five weeks of the season will play a role in Josh McDaniels‘ future, which “is not locked in.”
Posted: Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Toby Gerhart, Brian Westbrook, Leslie Frazier, Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, Toby Gerhart
49ers RB Brian Westbrook became the hottest name on the waiver wire this week the moment that starter Frank Gore was lost for the season. But if you miss out on Westbrook, Vikings RB Toby Gerhart is a pretty good option.
Posted: Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | Charles Davis Tags: Leslie Frazier, Adrian Peterson, Brett Favre, Darrell Bevell, Jared Allen, Minnesota Vikings
Leslie Frazier knows what he wants, and he knows how he’s going to get there. He already has the Vikings’ respect, not because he’s now the interim coach, but because he’s always had it.
Posted: Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brent Celek, Lindsay Soto, Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles TE Brent Celek discusses the advantages of the quick turnaround playing on Thursday Night Football, the team’s struggles in the red zone and why this year’s team is special.
Posted: Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Department of Fandemonium, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, Ralph Lanier Jr., Thanksgiving
Happy holidays NFL fans everywhere! I’m Ralph Lanier Jr., your NFL Director of Fandemonium. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday this year. I just returned home from my fourth experience, this time in New York for the Thanksgiving night game between the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets.
Posted: Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Derek Anderson, Bill Callahan, Dennis Green, Jim Mora, Mike Ditka, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens
Where does Derek Anderson’s postgame rant after Monday night’s loss to the 49ers rank among the NFL’s all-time best meltdowns?
Posted: Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Cortland Finnegan, Andre Johnson, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans
For the first time, Cortland Finnegan addressed the fracas with Andre Johnson and the $25,000 fines for both players that followed.
Posted: Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Week 12 power rankings, Jason La Canfora
After another superb effort against a top opponent, the Atlanta Falcons were the big movers in this week’s power rankings, sliding up six spots to No. 3.
Posted: Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Tom Brady, Ben Obomanu, Brandon Jacobs, Chris Johnson, Deion Branch, Derek Anderson, Drew Brees, Dwayne Bowe, Matt Cassel, Michael Vick, Peyton Hillis, Peyton Manning, Rusty Anderson, Rusty Hilger, Rusty Koontz, Rusty Smith, Rusty Staub, Rusty Wallace, Sam Bradford, Tom Brady, Vincent Jackson
A pretty strange Week 12 is in the books. Many fantasy studs failed. One is lost for the season. And now we are in the final week of the regular season for fantasy leagues. Let’s get to it.
Posted: Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Monday Nightmare, Jim Loftus, Michael Fabiano, Monday nightmare, Shane Andrus
Think your immune to the Monday Nightmare? NFL.com managing editor Jim Loftus was in a heated battle with fantasy editor Michael Fabiano in a match that had the entire office talking. Here is Loftus’ account of what happened.
Posted: Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Brian Westbrook, Anthony Dixon, Brian Westbrook, frank gore, Michael Crabtree, Vernon Davis
With 49ers RB Frank Gore out for the season, Brian Westbrook will be a hot name on the fantasy waiver wire.
Posted: Monday, November 29th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Stevie Johnson, Buffalo Bills, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Stevie Johnson, Terrell Owens
Bills WR Stevie Johnson questioned his faith, but fantasy owners should not. Start him with confidence this week against the Vikings.
Posted: Monday, November 29th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Jeff Fisher, Michael Lombardi, NFL Total Access, Paul Burmeister, Tennessee Titans, Vince Young
Unfortunately for the Titans, one of the most popular questions around the NFL right now is this: Who will be left standing in Tennessee, Jeff Fisher or Vince Young?
Posted: Monday, November 29th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Frank Gore, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Week 12 injuries 2010
Frank Gore has a hip injury and is questionable to return for the 49ers in Monday night’s game against the Cardinals.