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Happy One Year Anniversary to 76-yard Field Goal Attempt
Today is the one year anniversary of Lane Kiffin’s brilliant decision to have Sebastian Janikowski attempt a 76-yard field goal last year for the Oakland Raiders. Janikowski has one of the strongest legs in NFL history, but this goes down as one of the dumbest calls in NFL history. Remember that Antonio Cromartie was on [...]
Pennington Out for the Year
Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington is out for the year with a torn capsule on his throwing shoulder. Former Michigan quarterback Chad Henne will start for the Dolphins against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and rookie quarterback Pat White will backup Henne. The Dolphins look like they are in for a horrible season and the [...]
Was Moss Mailing It In?
The New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 26-10 on Sunday and wide receiver Randy Moss chipped in with 10 catches and 116 yards. That looks like the typical game for Moss, but Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com writes that Moss is is one again lazy and taking plays off. The only problems I saw with [...]
Is Fred Jackson This Year’s DeAngelo Williams?
Of the 5 fantasy football leagues that we were in last year, 4 were won by whoever had DeAngelo Williams. Williams dropped 20 TD’s last season and went from undrafted waiver wire wonder to a first round pick this season.
It wasn’t that Williams scored dramatically more than everyone else (which he did), Williams value was [...]
Ochocinco Has Spanish-Themed Touchdown Dance for Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco is having a great start to his season with nine catches for 180 yards and one touchdown. After scoring last week at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers, Ochocinco did the Lambeau Leap. He plans on following this touchdown dance with a Spanish-themed dance for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Will [...]
Mayo’s Injury Isn’t Season-Ending
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick doesn’t think that former Vol Jerod Mayo’s injury that he suffered in the win over the Buffalo Bills is season-ending. This is big news for Patriots fans, but it looks like Mayo could still miss some time on the season. This defense has now lost Richard Seymour, Tedy Bruschi, [...]
Monday Night Football Update: Welker Not On Inactive List
In what is big news for New England Patriots fans, wide receiver Wes Welker was not on the inactive list that the Patriots released earlier this hour. Some analysts thought Welker could miss this game with a sore knee. Welker had 133 yards and no touchdowns in two games against the Buffalo Bills last season.
Fantasy Update: Anthony Gonzalez Hurt In Colts Win
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez left Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a knee injury. The Colts still won the game 14-12 with wide receiver Reggie Wayne leading the way with 162 yards and one touchdown reception. Peyton Manning still looked sharp, but this offense will need some help if Austin Collie and [...]
Polamalu Could Miss 3-6 Weeks
ESPN just reported that Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu could miss 3-6 weeks with a sprained MCL that he suffered in last night’s overtime win over the Tennessee Titans. This is a huge blow to the Steelers defense and it will be interesting to see how this hurts the Steelers. The Steelers next three [...]