NFL News

Playoff Scenarios For Week 14

December 2nd, 2008 - 2:07pm - Tampa Tribune

Here the current NFL Playoff Scenarios for Week 14 as we start looking at the playoff landscape and how it may affect Tampa Bay in the future: NFC CLINCHED: None. ELIMINATED: Detroit, St. Louis, Seattle. NEW YORK GIANTS NY Giants clinch…

MATHIS NOMINATED

Indianapolis Colts --

December 2nd, 2008 - 2:07pm - Colts.com

Colts defensive end Robert Mathis on Sunday registered two sacks and scored the first touchdown of his career in a 10-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns. On Tuesday, it was announced that he has been nominated for the GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Week award.

Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf 'optimistic' about Kevin and Pat Williams ruling

Minnesota Vikings --

December 2nd, 2008 - 2:07pm - St. Paul Pioneer Press

Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said he is "optimistic" about a favorable ruling on Pro Bowl defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, who face four-game suspensions from the NFL for violating the league's steroids and related substances policy. ..read more

Pierce leaves stadium, but Burress still inside

New York Giants --

December 2nd, 2008 - 1:52pm - Newark Star-Ledger

LB Antonio Pierce drove past reporters near the East Gate of Giants Stadium just after 12:30 p.m. Teammate Plaxico Burress is still inside. MG...

Ryan up for Rookie of the Week award

Atlanta Falcons --

December 2nd, 2008 - 1:43pm - AtlantaFalcons.com

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is on the ballot for Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week thanks to his performance in the Birds 22-16 victory over San Diego Sunday afternoon.

BURRESS SHOWS UP FOR WORK

New York Giants --

December 2nd, 2008 - 1:40pm - New York Post

Just like any other injured player, Plaxico Burress this morning arrived to work at Giants Stadium for a mandatory treatment session. Unlike any other player, Burress might not be with the team much longer. Burress prior to 9:30 a.m. made his way...

Jokes on Bengals after 10th loss

Cincinnati Bengals --

December 2nd, 2008 - 1:38pm - CIncinnati Enquirer

Mired in their 16th double-digit loss season and claiming just a single victory with four games to go, the Bengals are once again turning into a national punchline for columnists and analysts.

Cowboys-Steelers Tuesday chat

Dallas Cowboys --

December 2nd, 2008 - 1:19pm - Dallas Morning News

Marion Barber and DeMarcus Ware are dinged up, Pacman Jones is back in the mix and the playoffs are still up for grabs. Oh, and it's supposed to be 35 degrees this Sunday at Heinz Field. Anyone have any Cowboys questions?

Giants conducting workouts with potential futures/practice squad players

New York Giants --

December 2nd, 2008 - 1:17pm - Newark Star-Ledger

Even with the Plaxico Burress situation hovering over the Giants, the team is still paying attention to its daily duties as an NFL franchise. The Giants have been conducting workouts with players they could potentially sign to a futures contract...

Peelle finds comfort zone in Falcons' offense

Atlanta Falcons --

December 2nd, 2008 - 1:13pm - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Playing tight end in a run-dominated offense wasn't going to deter Justin Peelle from coming to Atlanta after the Dolphins released him late in the preseason.

Some Bucs Getting Used To Winning Again

Tampa Bay Buccaneers --

December 2nd, 2008 - 1:07pm - Tampa Tribune

Bucs RB Warrick Dunn enjoyed only two victorious seasons after he signed with Atlanta in 2002. The Falcons were 9-6 in 2002, although Tampa Bay won the Super Bowl without him that year. Atlanta also finished 11-5 in 2004 and advanced to the NFC Championship Game. ... ..read more

Slaton up for rookie honors again

Houston Texans --

December 2nd, 2008 - 1:07pm - HoustonTexans.com

Steve Slaton has been nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week honors for the fifth time this season after shining in front of a national audience on Monday Night Football. He gained a game-high 130 rushing yards with two touchdowns, along with 52 receiving yards on two catches, in the Texans' 30-17... ..read more

December doesn't bother Ben Roethlisberger like it does Tony Romo

Dallas Cowboys --

December 2nd, 2008 - 12:50pm - Dallas Morning News

Wade Phillips dismisses these sort of trends that don't reflect favorably on the Cowboys as "baseball stats." Tony Romo rolls his eyes at such numbers, too. But these seem like stats that ought to be considered when picking the Cowboys-Steelers game this weekend.

Football Today -- Clark sorry for hurting Welker; Plaxico could lose a lot of money

New England Patriots --

December 2nd, 2008 - 12:37pm - Providence Journal

CLARK REACHES OUT: Steelers free safety Ryan Clark is probably going to be fined by the league today for the hit that injured Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker and resulted in a 15-yard penalty on Sunday (the Patriots of course...