The Buccaneers played without running back Doug Martin for more than a month earlier this season because of an injury, but it was a coach’s decision that kept Martin out of the lineup against the Saints on Saturday. Martin was a healthy scratch as the Bucs opted to go with Jacquizz Rodgers , Charles Sims and Peyton Barber in the backfield.
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Profiles In Coaching: Greg Delimitros
Director of Equipment Operations Greg Delimitros joins Inside the Eagles and shares what goes into his job and how he got to where he is today.
Profiles In Coaching: Greg Delimitros
Director of Equipment Operations Greg Delimitros joins Inside the Eagles and shares what goes into his job and how he got to where he is today.
Greg Olsen becomes first TE to record 3 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons
Three-time Pro Bowl selection Greg Olsen on Saturday became the first tight end in NFL history to record three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Olsen set the record on a 17-yard catch from Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the second quarter of an NFC South game against the Atlanta Falcons.
The Latest: Browns’ Joe Haden has neck injury
The Green Bay Packers got a brief scare in the third quarter after quarterback Aaron Rodgers stayed down on the ground for a couple minutes after a sack The Latest: Rodgers takes big hit; Mariota carted off field The Green Bay Packers got a brief scare in the third quarter after quarterback Aaron Rodgers stayed down on the ground for a couple minutes after a sack Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ir7Dx0 Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Minnesota Vikings’ Danielle Hunter and Captain Munnerlyn during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers was hurt on the play.
Titans’ Marcus Mariota carted off with air cast on ankle
… against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268678 ORIG FILE ID: 20161224_ads_an4_055.JPG Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) is tackled by Miami …
Dolphins safety Isa Abdul-Quddus suffers neck injury against Bills
Buffalo Bills running back Mike Gillislee is tackled by Miami Dolphins’ Isa Abdul-Quddus during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Miami Dolphins safety Isa Abdul-Quddus suffered a neck injury that kept him from playing in the final quarter of Saturday’s game against the Buffalo Bills . The play occurred when Abdul-Quddus, the Dolphins’ starting free safety, collided with teammate Xavien Howard on a 18-yard pass that Buffalo tight end Charles Clay scored on after shedding Abdul-Quddus’ tackle, closing the Bills’ deficit to 28-21 with one minute left in the third quarter.
Fans’ spelling woes continue in ‘Cleveveland’
Picking on Cleveland Browns fans for their spelling seems like, oh, taking Tiny Tim’s cane or stepping on Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree … enough is enough, you know? Still, CBS cameras caught a Browns fan trying to rally the team via a sign that read “Cleveveland.” You know what? Let’s be charitable and say it was some kind of play on “Christmas Eve.”
Los Angeles Rams vs. the San Francisco 49ers: Live blog and chat
The Los Angeles Rams played the Buffalo Bills in a regular season NFL game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Los Angeles, CA. October 19 2016. Photo by John McCoy, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG
Justin Houston reportedly out for Sunday
The Kansas City Chiefs will reportedly be without All-Pro outside linebacker Justin Houston on Sunday for their Christmas night game against the Denver Broncos. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Kansas City will have to deal with yet another injury.
Alex Smith QBing Style: The Wave of the Future?
Andy Reid is considered by some to be a genius as a head coach. Those who might disagree would likely focus on his poor clock-management skills, conservative approach at times that seems to lead to some losses, and lack of ultimate post-season success.
NFL Week 16 Betting Picks: Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks Saturday, December 24, 2016, 4:25 pm Eastern, TV: Fox, NFL Sunday Ticket CenturyLink Field – Seattle, Washington Opening Line: Seattle -7 Current Line: Seattle -8 Opening Total: 44 Current Total: 43 Opening Money Line: Seahawks -380 / Cardinals +290 Current Money Line: Seahawks -360 / Cardinals +280 The 9-4-1 Seattle Seahawks have already clinched the NFC West title and are a half game up on the 9-5 Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions for the #2 seed in the NFC. The half game is the result of a bizarre 6-6 tie at the Arizona Cardinals earlier this season.
Christmas Eve NFL preview: (almost) everybody plays on Saturday
Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes.But according… Senate Republicans refused to give President Obama’s pick to replace Supreme Court Justice Scalia even the courtesy of a… Because Christmas falls on Sunday this year, there are only two games that day, with the rest of the Sunday games shifted to Erev Christmas . The four teams playing on Sunday must have drawn the short candy cane.
Denver Broncos: My Christmas Wish List for 2016-17
With Christmas Day on Sunday, I provide my wish list for what I would like to see for the Denver Broncos for the remainder of this season and beyond. Happy Holidays Broncos Country.
Chargers at Browns: Preview, Predictions, Odds
Many teams are in a must-win situation in Week 16 in regards to the NFL Playoffs. Contrarily, the Cleveland Browns find themselves in a proverbial must-win matchup because it might be their best remaining chance to get a victory on the 2016 season.
Cowboys News: NFL GMs Would Pick Ezekiel Elliott For NFL MVP
… potentially produce a rare rookie winner. Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was the MVP pick in a USA TODAY Sports poll this week of high-ranking executives representing 12 NFL teams, who discussed their votes with USA TODAY Sports on …
New England Patriots vs New York Jets: 5 Matchups to Watch
Nov 27, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Jonathan Freeny causes New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to fumble during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The New England Patriots play their final regular season home game on Christmas Eve as they host the New York Jets on Saturday afternoon.
Terry Bradshaw on Mike Tomlin: Great cheerleader, not a great coach
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has won a Super Bowl, been to another and compiled 101 regular-season wins in 10 years, but he has failed to impress one of the great players in franchise history. Hall of Fame Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw said on FOX Sports 1 that he doesn’t think much of Tomlin as a coach.
Rivalry games spice up holiday weekend in NFL
There’s been plenty of complaining about the NFL schedule this season. Not for Week 16, when those three gems and a few other strong matchups with postseason implications provide some extra gleam to this time of year.
San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams: Time, TV channel, live…
Chip Kelly and the 49ers try to end a franchise-record 13-game losing streak. The Rams have lost five straight and nine of their last 10 games.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day: Time, TV…
The first-place Steelers lead the Ravens by one game in the AFC North, but the Ravens have won four straight in the series. The surging Pittsburgh Steelers can clinch the AFC North title with the sixth straight victory.
Week 16 GameScout: Buccaneers at Saints
SERIES HISTORY: 50th regular-season meeting. Saints lead series, 30-19. After the Saints won seven consecutive games in the series from 2011 to 2014, sweeping the season series in 2012-14, the Bucs have won two of the last three matchups.
Week 16 GameScout: 49ers at Rams
SERIES HISTORY: 135th meeting. The 49ers lead the series, 67-64-3. The 49ers won the last meeting, which represents their only win of the season.
Denver Broncos: John Elway’s 3rd Best Roster Move
John Elway, in 2011, searched for the reasons to write some of the wrongs or previous years. First is to draft a franchise player for the Denver Broncos.
Next two weeks will be ‘huge’ for Gregory; clinching early won’t cause Cowboys to lose focus
Jon Machota, Cowboys beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered your questions in a live chat Friday. Here are some highlights.
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Did the odds just increase that we might see Tony Romo get some playing time on Sunday? Do you think we should? Matt Mosley: I don’t think he’ll see any mop-up time, if that’s what you’re asking. And I don’t think he’ll get the start or even play in a meaningless Week 17 game.
Detroit Lions not named Matthew Stafford that Cowboys fans should be wary of
Matt Mosley, contributor to SportsDayDFW.com and columnist for Texas Monthly, answered your questions in a chat Friday. Here are some highlights.
Why Cowboys won’t play Romo in last two games; biggest threat to Dallas in playoffs
Jon Machota, Cowboys beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered your questions in a live chat Friday. Here are some highlights.
Will Barkley be part of Bears’ future?
Before he contemplates what his future might be with the Bears, quarterback Matt Barkley remains focused on the present — Saturday’s game vs. Washington. ” kind of where my head is at — taking this one game at a time and not getting caught up in the emotions of this sport and finishing strong,” Barkley said.
Jets coach Bowles hospitalized
New York Jets coach Todd Bowles was admitted to a hospital with an undisclosed illness on Friday and did not accompany the team to Foxborough, Mass., for Saturday’s game against New England, the team announced. Bowles is listed in stable condition, although his availability to be on the sideline is uncertain as the Jets visit the AFC East-rival Patriots .
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DECEMBER 22: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants calls a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of the game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson ruled out vs Packers
The Vikings ruled out Peterson on Friday. He returned last weekend for his first game in three months, playing 12 snaps in his return from surgery for a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Matt Forte (knee, shoulder) doubtful for Jets vs. Patriots
New York Jets running back Matt Forte is doubtful to play against the New England Patriots on Saturday because of knee and shoulder injuries.
Jaguars place Colvin, Reed on IR, rule out Hurns vs. Titans
The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed cornerback Aaron Colvin and guard Chris Reed on injured reserve for the final two games of the season. The Jaguars also ruled out six players Friday, including receiver Allen Hurns, for their home finale against Tennessee .
Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr.: ‘They Hit Us Right in the Mouth’
Giants 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the New York Giants as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Giants 101.
Will Dallas Give Ezekiel Elliott Enough Carries To Break Eric Dickerson’s Rookie Record?
Cowboys 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Dallas Cowboys as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Cowboys 101.
Texas man kills Latina stepmom for celebrating Cowboys win
Texas Stadium on Sunday, October 5, 2008. The Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals line up on the 50 yard line We all know that when it comes to sports, many people take their teams very seriously.
Jadeveon Clowneya s comeback complete with first Pro Bowl nod
For the first two injury-filled years of his NFL career many thought of Houston’s Jadeveon Clowney as a bust. Now he’s healthy and proving the doubters wrong.
What ever happened to the weekly words of Zim-Ztu?
Less of a football thing and more a content thing. It was just a highly amusing part of my Wednesdays in the beginning of the year but which ever writer had been doing it seemed to have stopped which is kind of a big bummer.
Raiders mailbag: Mario Edwards Jr. expectations, Derek Carr under center and yes, more Aldon Smith
I’d expect Mario Edwards Jr. to debut in at least a somewhat limited role, maybe in the 15-20 snap range to get his feet wet. It’s impossible to know what Edwards is going to be like after not playing in a regular season game in more than an entire calendar year, but without a doubt, he would be an improvement if he’s near the level he was at last season.