Archive for January, 2011
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Pittsburgh Steelers, AFC playoff picture, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, NFL playoffs
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.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, NFC playoff picture
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.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Joe Flacco, Anquan Boldin, Baltimore Ravens, Ray Rice
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.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton
Midway through the fourth quarter in New Orleans, Sean Payton decided he had seen enough of Drew Brees for the day.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: New York Giants, Washington Redskins, Week 17 inactives
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.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons, Harvey Dahl, Michael Jenkins, Michael Turner, Roddy White
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.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Jon Kitna, Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles, Week 17 inactives
Eagles QB Michael Vick has been ruled out of Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Cowboys because of a leg injury.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Michael Oher, Baltimore Ravens, Le'Ron McClain, Oneil Cousins, Week 17 injuries 2011
It was not a good sign for the Ravens to see LT Michael Oher limping off the field Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Danny Woodhead, Benjarvus Green-Ellis, Brian Hoyer, New England Patriots, Tom Brady, Week 17 injuries 2011
It doesn’t look like we’ll see Patriots RB Danny Woodhead again in Week 17 against the Dolphins.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Mike Wallace, Arian Foster, Brandon Lloyd, Michael Vick, Roddy White
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.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Mark Sanchez, Mark Brunell, New York Jets
It turned out to be a very short Sunday for Jets QB Mark Sanchez.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Jason Campbell, Oakland Raiders, Week 17 injuries 2011, Zach Miller
The Raiders haven’t had a positive start on the injury front in Week 17 against the Chiefs.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Malcolm Jenkins, Alex Brown, Chris Ivory, Jimmy Graham, New Orleans Saints, Week 17 injuries 2011
Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins left the field during the opening drive of the game with what appears to be a right knee issue.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Derrick Mason, Todd Heap, Week 17 inactives
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.
Posted: Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Deion Branch, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Week 17 inactives, Wes Welker
There will not be a devastating knee injury for Wes Welker in this regular-season finale.