Julian Edelman dislocates finger, which could be a problem for New England Julian Edelman apparently caught his right hand between two Colts as he was catching a touchdown pass. And while he was healthy enough to sling the ball into the Colts' logo, an injured digit on his right hand may well have been causing Edelman problems later in the game. After the touchdown, Edelman bobbled several … [Read more...]
Football Daily Dose: Dose: New-Look Dolphins Win
Football Daily Dose: Dose: New-Look Dolphins Win Week 6 is nearing its conclusion and Sunday brought plenty of noteworthy fantasy performances, both of the good and bad variety. Sunday also gave the internet a gift that rivals Mark Sanchez’ backside encounter from Thanksgiving of 2012, as the Indianapolis Colts attempted a fake punt that appeared to be drawn up by a toddler on an Etch A Sketch. … [Read more...]
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger plans to practice in full this week
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger plans to practice in full this week Landry Jones' first NFL start might have to wait. After beginning his third season in Pittsburgh as the Steelers' third-string quarterback behind Ben Roethlisberger and Michael Vick, Jones suddenly found himself in the QB1 position in the second half of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, as Roethlisberger remained … [Read more...]
Top 5 must-see plays from Week 6 in the NFL (Video)
Top 5 must-see plays from Week 6 in the NFL (Video) Did you miss any of the Week 5 action in the NFL? We've got you covered. Here are five plays you shouldn't miss from Sunday's games: Head games Last week we saw Gary Barnidge of the Cleveland Browns use almost every body part to catch a touchdown. On Sunday, Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins used his hands and his helmet (video … [Read more...]
NFL Winners and Losers: Cam Newton is a legitimate MVP candidate
NFL Winners and Losers: Cam Newton is a legitimate MVP candidate If you ask a knowledgeable NFL fan who has the worst set of receivers in the NFL, it won't take long for them to list the Carolina Panthers. Many might list the Panthers first. The Panthers' offensive line wasn't considered before the season to be anywhere in the top half of the league, though it has played pretty well. … [Read more...]
Philip Rivers joins 500-yard passing club, but Chargers fall to Packers late
Philip Rivers joins 500-yard passing club, but Chargers fall to Packers late Philip Rivers joined the very rare 500-yard club with a tremendous passing performance at Lambeau Field. But it was the three yards he and the San Diego Chargers couldn't get that meant the most. Rivers completed 43 of 65 passes for 503 yards — one of only 17 times the 500-yard mark has been reached in NFL history — … [Read more...]
At 3-3, Buffalo Bills’ once-promising season hits a crossroads
At 3-3, Buffalo Bills' once-promising season hits a crossroads Remember Week 1? The Buffalo Bills were riding high after a dominant win over the Indianapolis Colts. Even a Week 2 loss to the New England Patriots didn’t completely ruin that momentum. The Patriots are the defending Super Bowl champs and might be even better this season. No shame in losing to them. But the Bills haven’t looked … [Read more...]
Odds against Roethlisberger’s return for Week 7, despite Vick’s play
Odds against Roethlisberger's return for Week 7, despite Vick's play Ben Roethlisberger remains on the Pittsburgh sideline, the victim of an MCL sprain and bone bruise suffered in Week 3. The earliest Roethlisberger could have returned would be next week's game, but according to reports, that might be a touch optimistic. "Based on what he is doing in practice, which features almost no … [Read more...]
Early morning fire drill for Panthers in Seattle after alarms pulled
Early morning fire drill for Panthers in Seattle after alarms pulled The Carolina Panthers are in Seattle this week, putting their undefeated record on the line against the Seahawks. One person who we can assume is one of Seattle's 12th man fans took things too far, pulling the alarm at the Panthers' team hotel early Sunday morning - but only the alarm on the floors where Carolina's players … [Read more...]
Indiana governor trolls visiting Patriots before showdown with Colts
Indiana governor trolls visiting Patriots before showdown with Colts The Patriots are in Indianapolis on Sunday for their showdown with the Colts, and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence decided to send a little joke their way on Twitter: You can always tell when the Patriots are in town...#ColtsNation #NEvsIND pic.twitter.com/86ezgqclFC— Governor Mike Pence (@GovPenceIN) October 16, 2015 And while he's … [Read more...]