Archive for January, 2011

Steelers clinch first-round bye

The Steelers had little trouble with the Browns in Week 17, clinching the AFC North and a first-round bye in the playoffs with a 41-9 win in Cleveland.

Falcons clinch home-field advantage in NFC

The Atlanta Falcons took care of business at the George Dome Sunday, clinching the NFC’s No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a 31-10 win over the Panthers. The Falcons controlled their own destiny entering Week 17, needing only the win to clinch the NFC’s top seed. The Bears are the No. 2 seed in the NFC regardless of the outcome of today’s game against the Packers. Green Bay will  reach the playoffs with a win over the Bears. Here’s a look at the Week 17 clinching scenarios as well as the current playoff picture, which will be upated as the day unfolds.

Flacco, Ravens continue to disappoint

Ravens QB Joe Flacco has been one of the biggest enigmas in fantasy football. Flacco ranks 11th among quarterbacks on NFL.com, yet nothing about him stands out.

Saints’ Brees is done for day

Midway through the fourth quarter in New Orleans, Sean Payton decided he had seen enough of Drew Brees for the day.

Banged-up Giants make playoff push vs. ‘Skins

Cornerback Corey Webster will miss his first game of the year Sunday in the Giants’ regular-season finale against the Washington Redskins because of bruised ribs.

Ryan, White among starters pulled by Falcons

With the outcome of Sunday’s game against the Panthers no longer in question, the Falcons started pulling their regulars early during the fourth quarter.

Vick ruled out for Eagles’ finale vs. Cowboys

Eagles QB Michael Vick has been ruled out of Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Cowboys because of a leg injury.

Oher limps off for Ravens

It was not a good sign for the Ravens to see LT Michael Oher limping off the field Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

Woodhead likely done for day

It doesn’t look like we’ll see Patriots RB Danny Woodhead again in Week 17 against the Dolphins.

Wallace wastes no time in reacting to snub

The NFL.com fantasy awards were handed out on Fantasy LIVE on Sunday morning. There weren’t many surprises, Eagles QB Michael Vick was the fantasy player of the year. Texans RB Arian Foster was the running back of the year.

Sanchez makes cameo for Jets

It turned out to be a very short Sunday for Jets QB Mark Sanchez.

Campbell, Miller sidelined for Raiders

The Raiders haven’t had a positive start on the injury front in Week 17 against the Chiefs.

Saints’ Jenkins leaves game

Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins left the field during the opening drive of the game with what appears to be a right knee issue.

Ravens have TE Heap, WR Mason vs. Bengals

Barring an unexpected setback, Ravens TE Todd Heap and WR Derrick Mason will play in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Bengals, NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reported.

Patriots WR Welker, Branch inactive vs. Dolphins

There will not be a devastating knee injury for Wes Welker in this regular-season finale.

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