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Ndamukong Suh costs Detroit Lions a touchdown with illegal block
Ndamukong Suh committed yet another dumb penalty versus the Vikings. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) There’s no question that the Detroit Lions have enough talent on both sides of the ball to be a real...
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Ndamukong Suh fined $100K for low block against Vikings
“I wasn’t by any means going for [the] knees,” Ndamukong Suh said of the low block. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)The NFL has levied a $100,000 fine against Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh...
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Reggie Bush, Jay Cutler benefit greatly from new wrinkles
Reggie Bush is the Lions’ new (not so secret) offensive weapon. (Leon Halip/Getty Images) Every week, Doug Farrar and Chris Burke break down key plays from the previous week, and examine concepts you...
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NFL Rookie Watch: The best, worst from rookies in Week 1
EJ Manuel showed great composure and efficiency in a loss to the Patriots in Week 1. (Rick Stewart/Getty Images) Once the preseason ends, the time for projecting and assessing a player’s future is...
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Audibles Audio: NFL Films’ Greg Cosell previews Week 2 of the NFL season
What makes the Eagles’ offense different? Everything happens after the snap. (Larry French/Getty Images) In our ceaseless chase to bring you the best NFL game preview content anywhere, Audibles is...
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Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears trade explosive kick returns in renewal of...
They’re not gonna get him: Cordarrelle Patterson takes it to the house. (Kiichiro Sato/AP) The Chicago Bears have been known for great special teams over the last decade, but they were in for a nasty...
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DeAndre Hopkins among rookie wideouts who impressed in Week 2
The Texans’ DeAndre Hopkins was one of several rookie wideouts to have a big Week 2. (Bob Levey/Getty Images) For first-year players who shined in Week 1, Week 2 was a “show-me” week, as in “Show me...
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Christian Ponder, Robert Griffin III, Josh Freeman among QBs on hot seat
Christian Ponder has tallied more interceptions (four) than touchdowns (two) in 2013. (Leon Halip/Getty Images) Which embattled QBs deserve a second chance and which ones should be relegated to the...
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Cordarrelle Patterson ties NFL record with 109-yard kickoff return for...
Cordarrelle Patterson was the 29th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Twelve seconds. That’s how long Cordarrelle Patterson needed to take Sunday night’s opening kickoff...
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Aaron Rodgers makes Minnesota’s night miserable in 44-31 win
Aaron Rodgers was a perfect 10 for 10 throwing on third down against Minnesota Sunday night. (Jim Mone/AP) When Aaron Rodgers performs at his absolute best, his game is less domination than it is...
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Andre Ellington leads Arizona Cardinals to win, more NFL Rookie Watch
Andre Ellington totaled 162 yards on just 17 touches in the Cardinals’ win over the Falcons. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Don’t tell the 2013 draft class that the NFL is a quarterback-driven...
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NFL Week 9 injury roundup: DeMarco Murray, Jimmy Graham among actives
Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray will give it a go against the Minnesota Vikings. (The Washington Post/Getty Images) In the NFL’s constant war of attrition, injuries can decide games, seasons...
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Adrian Peterson has ridiculous touchdown run against Dallas Cowboys
Adrian Peterson is getting ridiculous again. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images) There’s been a lot of talk about the lack of carries given to Minnesota Vikings halfback Adrian Peterson, and for good reason —...
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Week 9 Injury Impact: EJ Manuel cleared to practice for Bills; Rudolph out up...
The Bills will be glad to get EJ Manuel back after going 1-3 in the rookie’s absence. (Jason Miller/Getty Images) Here’s the latest on Sunday’s most prominent injuries. EJ Manuel, QB, Buffalo Bills...
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Luke Kuechly, Andrew Luck headline Audibles All Second-Year Team
Luke Kuechly has been an anchor for the Panthers’ second-ranked defense. (Gary Bogdon/SI) It’s hard to know what to make of second-year NFL players. For every rookie disappointment who sees the light,...
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Brandon Weeden, Trent Richardson lead the Audibles All-Disappointment Team
This might be it for Brandon Weeden. (Diamond Images/Getty Images) To categorize a player’s career as a disappointment is a slippery slope. Some players come into the NFL and find themselves in the...
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Vikings get first win on American soil, score 20 unanswered points to beat...
Before his third-quarter injury, Christian Ponder kept things moving with his mobility. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) At the end of Week 9 of the 2012 season, the Washington Redskins had a 3-6 record,...
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Seahawks and Vikings both keeping an eye on Percy Harvin’s impending return
Percy Harvin has participated in November practices. The Seahawks are hoping for more than that soon. (Ted S. Warren/AP) RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has referred to Percy...
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Eight in the Box: The best performances from first-time starting quarterbacks
Matt McGloin had a great first start, but he didn’t quite crack our top eight. (MCT via Getty Images) Each Friday, Eight in the Box will highlight a list of eight players, teams or moments and their...
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NFC North goes winless, as Bears, Lions lose; Packers, Vikings tie
Nobody seemed to want it more when the Packers and Vikings faced off on Sunday. (Tom Lynn/Getty Images) Somebody will win the NFC North because the NFL rules say so, but it certainly didn’t appear that...
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