Archive for September, 2011

Grossman still sees ‘Skins as NFC East champs

The Redskins are hoping to move in the right direction after a dismal 2010, and Rex Grossman believes the team is primed for a run at the NFC East title.

Panic in Pittsburgh? Not at all

The Steelers were shellacked in the season opener by their bitter rival, the Ravens, largely because of seven turnovers. But is there a sense of panic coming out of that embarrassing defeat?

Colston expects to miss four weeks

With Marques Colston expected to miss the next four weeks, fantasy owners have plenty of other Saints receiving options to choose from.

Evans: Calm down, trust Belichick’s plan for Ocho

Anybody out there believe Tedy Bruschi’s harsh criticism of Chad Ochocinco was a bit much?

Giants work out Houshmandzadeh, to sign Stokley

The Giants auditioned T.J. Houshmandzadeh on Wednesday, but the veteran wideout will not be signed, according to a league source.

Romo confident he’ll bounce back; Evans a believer

It has been a tough week for Tony Romo, but you have to give the Cowboys QB some credit because he’s saying all the right things.

Williams’ value rises with Jackson out

St. Louis RB Cadillac Williams is the hot-name on the waiver wire, after our Cover Two Podcast broke the news that Steven Jackson will be out this week against the Giants.

Data Points: Gonzo closing in on T.O.

Eagles fans will be rooting hard this weekend against the Falcons — their team’s opponent on Sunday. But they may cheer for Atlanta TE Tony Gonzalez if he catches at least five passes. That will move Gonzalez past Terrell Owens – not a fan favorite in Philly — for fifth place on the all-time NFL receptions list.

Week 2 Playbook picks: A Cowboys upset?

Week 2 Playbook picks

Ram rule 6: You don’t need a how-to cheer video

“Let’s Ram It” has some competition for the worst NFL video ever.

Cover Two Podcast: Jackson out for Giants tilt?

Tony Softli, a former personnel executive for the Rams, said on the latest Cover Two Podcast that RB Steven Jackson‘s quadriceps injury will keep him from playing in Monday night’s game against the Giants, according to a team source.

Foster returns to practice

Fantasy owners should be encouraged by the latest news surrounding Arian Foster’s hamstring.

Three and out: Nicks’ knee not considered serious

Hakeem Nicks’ knee injury isn’t as serious as originally feared, but is still something fantasy owners should monitor leading up to Week 2.

First and 10: A tale of two quarterbacks

When this season started, Falcons signal caller Matt Ryan was one of the NFL’s glamour boys, while Redskins QB Rex Grossman was mostly the butt of jokes. How quickly things can change. Tune into NFL Network’s “Around the League” Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. ET to hear from Grossman live, then catch Ryan on “NFL Total Access” tonight at 7 p.m. ET.

Panthers can’t get ahead of themselves with Newton

Brian Billick explains just how Carolina can successfully continue Cam Newton’s growth.

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