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December 31, 2005 |
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Steelers, Bucs, Panthers control playoff destiny |
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Former Bears halfback Harry Clarke dies |
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Drew Bennett: Questionable for Sunday |
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Corey Dillon: At Friday's Practice |
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DeShaun Foster: Returns to Practice |
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Steven Jackson: Game-Time Decision for Sunday |
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Darrell Jackson: Might Not Play Sunday |
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December 30, 2005 |
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They're not 15-1, but Steelers like the momentum they're building |
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Saints headed back to Louisiana |
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Chiefs sign three-year deal with Craphonso Thorpe |
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Giants can clinch NFC East title on New Year's Eve |
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Rams broadcaster Jack Snow critical with staph infection |
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Milestones up for grab, but nothing else matters in Broncos-Chargers |
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Kicker insists that record is no big deal |
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Edwards reiterates once again he is staying with Jets |
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Giants hope to tune up offense against Raiders |
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New England planning for possible playoff opponents |
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December 29, 2005 |
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Panthers not feeling the heat headed into Atlanta |
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Jags Leftwich close to returning from broken ankle |
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Troy Williamson: Could See More Action this Week |
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Big game would put Bell at milestone, too |
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Adrian Peterson: Could be Busy Sunday |
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Byron Leftwich: Ankle Holds Up Well |
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Giants can clinch NFC East title on New Year's Eve |
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Veteran linebacker still going strong |
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Vick not happy about playing spoiler role |
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December 28, 2005 |
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Jaguars sign LB Favors, DT Chase |
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Jags place Maddox, White on IR, re-sign Favors, Chase |
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WR Moss, RB Johnson among NFL Players of Week |
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Vermeil getting irritable when asked about his future |
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Super Bowl champs can improve playoff seeding |
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Steve Heiden: Placed on IR |
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Unfinished business |
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Jordan eager for fresh start in 2006 after 1,000-yard season |
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Redskins place LB Clemons on injured reserve |
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Cardinals place cornerback Reid on IR |
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Heimerdinger hesitant about Pennington's status |
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December 27, 2005 |
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Hundreds pay respects to Colts coach and son |
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Steve McNair: Could Start Sunday |
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Ashley Lelie: Likely Out Against Chargers |
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Bills special teams continue to shine |
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Amid losing season, Cardinals produce individual brilliance |
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''Monday Night Football'' signs off on ABC |
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NFL became the real national pastime on Monday nights |
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Carson Palmer: Status for Sunday Uncertain |
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Byron Leftwich: Will Practice Wednesday |
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Jamie Martin: Will Start Sunday |
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Laveranues Coles: Big Game for Coles |
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Vrabel's two TD catches, Dillon's two TD runs give Patriots third-quarter lead |
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December 26, 2005 |
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Mike Anderson: (Ankle) Not Likely to Play in Week 17 |
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Brandon Stokley: Bangs Up Knee Saturday |
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Peak performers |
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Texans mistakes add up to 13th loss |
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Dolphins hope surge can continue into next season |
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Injuries to linebackers continue to plague Giants |
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Jones, Ware keep Cowboys' playoff hopes alive |
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Falcons unsure whether Mora will be disciplined over postgame antics |
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December 24, 2005 |
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Redskins QB Brunell leaves in second half |
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Smith ejected in third quarter against Cowboys |
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Titans' McNair sidelined by pectoral injury |
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Deltha O'Neal leaves with knee injury |
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Rivera ends 113 consecutive game streak |
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Texans' Walker out with triceps injury |
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December 23, 2005 |
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NFL Europe teams end use of Tampa schools |
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Frank Gore: Will Start on Saturday |
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Fred Taylor: Could See More Work This Week |
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Domanick Davis: Absent From Practice This Week |
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Joe Jurevicius: May Get Starting Nod Saturday |
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Steven Jackson: Will Be a Game-Time Decision on Saturday |
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Jamie Martin: Expected to Start Saturday |
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Gus Frerotte: Aims to Play Saturday |
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Ronnie Brown: Outlook Worsens |
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Darrell Jackson: Misses Practice |
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'We have the greatest role model there is in Tony Dungy' |
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Running back tries to end recent slump |
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Packers' Gado upbeat despite injury |
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Titans' tight ends closing in on NFL mark for most catches |
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December 22, 2005 |
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As always, Gibbs is bundle of nerves before big game |
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Son of Colts' coach Tony Dungy found dead in Florida apartment |
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Jets WR Chrebet announces retirement |
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Larry Johnson: (Clavicle) Practices Wednesday |
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Muhsin Muhammad: Believes in Chemistry with Grossman |
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Lions sign S McGarrahan, release WR Martinez |
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Ronnie Brown: (Knee) Iffy for this Weekend |
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Marvin Harrison: (Hand) Misses Practice Wednesday |
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Arnaz Battle: (Knee) Returns to Practice |
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Possible preview of Super Bowl XL loses luster |
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Steven Jackson: Probable for Sunday |
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Hawkins provides stability at key position for Patriots |
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Even with season slipping away, Cowboys have shot at playoffs |
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Burgess picked to first Pro Bowl |
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Bears breakthrough leads to Pro Bowl bonanza |
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NFL's all-snubbed team |
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Seven Colts, six Chargers named to AFC Pro Bowl |
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Favre tries to stay focused in awful season |
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December 21, 2005 |
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Colts lead the way with seven Pro Bowlers |
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Colts sign new kickoff specialist |
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Harrington to start for Lions vs. Saints |
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Packers RB Gado to miss last two games with knee injury |
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Barber, Daniels among NFL Players of Week |
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Chris Henry: Week 16 Status Up in the Air |
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Gus Frerotte: (Finger) Likely a Game-Time Decision |
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Ronnie Brown: (Ankle/Knee) Misses Practice Tuesday |
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Kyle Boller: Hasn't Nailed Down 2006 Starting Job |
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Courtney Anderson: Doubtful with Knee Injury |
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NFL 2005: Colts make a run at perfection |
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Chad wishes for a whitetail celebration |
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Chris Simms: Will Play This Weekend |
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Kelly Holcomb: Expected to Start |
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LaMont Jordan: Doubtful for Saturday |
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Sherman confident one loss won't affect his future |
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Packers claim WR Gardner off waivers |
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L.T., Chargers pull for Raiders |
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December 20, 2005 |
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Peyton Manning: Hurts Knee |
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Dwight Freeney: Likely Out Against Seattle |
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Bucs sign Heller, release France |
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Five more playoff berths could be clinched this weekend |
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One-two punch |
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Bills' DE Schobel quietly making sack impact |
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Niners have one eye on future late in another losing season |
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Belichick doesn't plan to rest regulars despite clinching playoff berth |
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Byron Leftwich: Aiming for Week 17 Return |
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Ricky Williams: Could See More Carries Saturday |
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LaDainian Tomlinson: (Ribs) Feeling Better This Week |
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No rest in Seattle: Seahawks still have plenty to play for |
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Losses make Vermeil wonder why he's still coaching |
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Finishing strong could jeopardize Texans draft standing |
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Haslett's future with Saints still unclear |
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With Thomas out, Redskins turn to 43-year-old Brown for playoff push |
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After jolting Colts, Bolts' playoff picture still fuzzy |
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December 19, 2005 |
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Bengals not caught up in long-awaited title |
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Bollinger improving, but what does his future hold |
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With perfect season over, Colts face new question: How do they rebound |
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Shaun Alexander: Nearing TD Record |
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Muhsin Muhammad: Cramps Up on Sunday |
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Cedric Benson: Running Out of Time This Season |
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Todd Bouman: Unimpressive in Starting Debut |
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Browns' Faine done for season |
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Brad Johnson: Vikings' Winning Streak Halted |
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Steve McNair: Holds Up Well Sunday |
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Greg Jones: Banged Up on Sunday |
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Chris Simms: Sprains Left Thumb |
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Anthony Becht: Sprains Ankle |
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Steven Jackson: Suffers Hip Pointer |
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Thomas Jones: Busy Sunday Night |
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LaDainian Tomlinson: Bruised Ribs |
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December 18, 2005 |
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Ronnie Brown: Hurts Left Knee |
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Ryan Fitzpatrick: Yanked in Loss |
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Muhsin Muhammad: Limps Off Field in Third Quarter |
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Rex Grossman: Replaces Orton, Probably Starts Next Week |
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Cardinals QB Warner to miss remainder of season |
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Frerotte sidelined by finger injury |
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Smith unsatisfied even after Broncos clinch playoff berth |
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Moulds makes lasting -- or is it last? -- impression in Bills' home finale |
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Favre seeks another Monday night memory |
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Lloyd out with sprained neck |
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Eddie Kennison: Sprained Left Knee |
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Kevin Jones: (Elbow) Inactive Sunday |
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Head linesman breaks leg in Eagles-Rams game |
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Titans' Henry, Kinney deactivated |
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Houston's Davis inactive against Cardinals |
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Neil Rackers: Active Against Texans |
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Michael Bennett: Gets Start Against Steelers |
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Chris Simms: Hurts Thumb |
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December 17, 2005 |
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NFL Playoff Procedures and Tiebreakers |
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AP Interview: Colts owner enjoying perfect season as he takes back seat |
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Ellis, Robertson to miss game with Dolphins |
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Report: Martz cleared, likely to be bought out by Rams |
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NFL 2005: Colts make a run at perfection |
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Andre Johnson: Returns to Practice After Leg Injury |
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Ben Troupe: Expected to Play Sunday |
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Steve McNair: To Start vs. Seahawks |
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Todd Heap: Practiced Friday; Expected to Play Monday |
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Jamal Lewis: Likely to Share Carries with Taylor |
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Jerome Bettis: To Play Sunday vs. Vikings |
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Chester Taylor: Upgraded to Probable |
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Bubba Franks: Questionable for Monday's Game |
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Kevin Jones: Upgraded to Questionable |
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LaDainian Tomlinson: (Chest, Questionable) Very Likely to Play |
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Frank Gore: Should Start Sunday |
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Kevan Barlow: Out for Sunday's Game |
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Chargers' Jue returns to practice, might play against Colts |
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December 16, 2005 |
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Lions place two linebackers on injured reserve |
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Bills place DL Sape on injured reserve |
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Stephen Davis: Knee is Sore and Swollen |
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DeShaun Foster: Practiced on Thursday |
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Michael Vick: Shows No Affects of Rib Injury |
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Tom Brady: Suited Up for Practice Thursday |
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Andre Johnson: Limited During Practice Thursday |
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Domanick Davis: Game-Time Decision on Sunday |
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Aaron Brooks: Days in New Orleans Likely Numbered |
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Four first-place teams in action Saturday |
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Owens' problems with Eagles started last season |
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Chiefs facing Giants team beset by injuries |
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Culpepper, three other Vikings charged in boat party scandal |
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December 15, 2005 |
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Colts go for 14 straight |
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Ben Roethlisberger: Thumb is Painful |
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Arnaz Battle: (Knee) Iffy This Week |
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Brandon Stokley: Seeing Limited Looks |
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Frank Gore: Could Start this Week |
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Kevin Jones: Sidelined with Elbow Injury |
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Mike McMahon: Practices Wednesday |
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Tatupu impacting more than Seahawks' defense in shining rookie season |
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Titans' rushing defense to be tested by NFL's top rusher |
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Tough stretch: Vikings need more from offense in last three games |
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Jamal Lewis: Thumb Injury |
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Domanick Davis: Questionable |
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Kevin Jones: Elbow Injury |
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Todd Bouman: Starts the Rest of the Season |
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December 14, 2005 |
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Holcomb to start in place of injured Losman |
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Martin undergoes knee surgery |
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LB Pierce, DT Joseph out for Giants |
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Collins moves back into starting QB role for Raiders |
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Colts' Simon, June might not have choice about sitting out |
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Bettis, Bledsoe among NFL Players of Week |
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LaDainian Tomlinson: (Ribs) Feeling Better |
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Matt Bryant: (Hamstring) Doesn't Kick on Tuesday |
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Raising the roof: Steelers again expect noise to be a factor |
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Joe Jurevicius: Still a Factor Despite Jackson's Return |
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Julius Jones: Still Sharing with Marion Barber |
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J.P. Losman: (Shoulder) Could Miss Saturday's Game |
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Brian Urlacher: Unharmed in Car Accident |
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Eric Moulds: Back at Practice Tuesday |
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December 13, 2005 |
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Fred Taylor: Healthy But Not Used Much |
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Curtis Martin: Vows to Return in 2006 |
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Tom Brady: Leg Injury Not Considered Serious |
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Michael Vick: Leaves Game with Bruised Ribs |
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Mewelde Moore: Loses Starting Job |
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Undefeated Indy up next for disappointed Chargers |
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Turner knows his future with Raiders is in question |
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Smith dropping the ball for 49ers |
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Arizona clinches 16th losing season in 18 years |
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Seahawks get more rest, then reach for final regular-season goal |
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Five more teams can clinch playoff berths |
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Bengals comfortable with Rudi carrying the load |
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December 12, 2005 |
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Belichick says QB is fine after hurting leg |
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Falcons' defense grows younger through season |
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Falcons face Saints in must-win game |
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Smashing success |
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Colts spotless, Eagles done |
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Rudi Johnson: Carries Bengals to Win |
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Carson Palmer: Struggles on Sunday |
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Chris Perry: Ankle Issues |
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Ben Roethlisberger: Thumb Holds Up Fine |
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Jamal Lewis: Thumb Keeps Him Out Sunday |
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Ben Troupe: Gets Bell Rung |
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Samkon Gado: Sets Packers Rookie Rushing Record |
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Michael Bennett: Gets the Call Sunday |
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December 11, 2005 |
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Lions get safety, lose it on official's call |
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Chris Perry: Sprained Left Ankle |
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Jamal Lewis: Held Out With a Hand Injury |
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Chris Chambers: Another Big Game |
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Ryan Moats: 114 Yards and Two Scores |
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Marion Barber: Outruns Jones on Sunday |
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Terry Glenn: First 100-Yard Game Since October |
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Mewelde Moore: In the Doghouse |
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Favre eclipses Marino's 3,000-yard seasons mark |
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Martin to have season-ending knee surgery |
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Faulk sets record for yards receiving by a running back |
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Alexander sets another rushing record |
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Barber sets NFL record with sacks, interceptions |
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Pierce leaves game with ankle injury |
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Vikings' Newman sprains knee |
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LaDainian Tomlinson: Suits Up Sunday |
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Cedric Houston: Filling in for Martin |
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Chris Perry: Carted Off Field Sunday |
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Both Bears safeties out for Steelers game |
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Fred Taylor: Will Start Sunday |
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December 10, 2005 |
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Corey Dillon: Practices Friday |
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Chris Brown: Questionable for Sunday |
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Neil Rackers: Probable for Sunday |
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Kevan Barlow: Probable for Sunday |
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Steve McNair: Expected to Play Sunday |
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Jaguars RB Taylor to return Sunday; Meester out at center |
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Dez White placed on IR, Scott benched |
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Stokley, Morris getting less playing time this season |
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December 9, 2005 |
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Bills ready to move forward |
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Former Dallas Texans making rare return to their birthplace |
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Bills WR Evans building chemistry with Losman |
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NFL fines Bears linemen Kreutz, Miller for altercation |
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LaDainian Tomlinson: Missed Practice Thursday, Expects to Play |
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Ernest Wilford: Likely to Play Fewer Snaps Sunday |
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Steven Jackson: Frustrated With Role in Offense |
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Ricky Williams: Tough Matchup This Week |
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Eagles could go back to three-headed rushing attack |
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Arnaz Battle: Doubtful for Sunday's Game |
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Drew Bennett: Expected to Play Sunday |
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Santana Moss: Expected to Play Sunday |
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Colts look to roll lucky 13 in Week 14 |
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Jags rookie confident in matchup against Freeney |
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December 8, 2005 |
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Hines Ward's production down, but he doesn't blame Burress |
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NFL survivor finally finds home on perfect Colts |
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Colts face pesky rival |
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Jags ready for hyped rematch against unbeaten Colts |
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Fred Taylor: Officially "Probable" |
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Michael Bennett: Probable With Ankle Injury |
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Reuben Droughns: Slight Knee Strain |
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Corey Dillon: Questionable Again |
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LaDainian Tomlinson: Sits Out Practice Wednesday |
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Domanick Davis: Probably Won't Return Punts |
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L.T. gets the business in the ribs from a Raider |
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Grossman elevated to Orton's backup |
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December 7, 2005 |
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Injuries at cornerback a potential pothole on Seahawks' NFC joyride |
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Unbeaten record has Manning in rare position -- facing something new |
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Titans rookie settles lawsuits over nightclub incident |
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Jags' Meester could be done for season |
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Report: Bills suspend WR Moulds one game |
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Giants sign Buckley, place Peterson on IR |
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Ray Lewis out for season with hamstring injury |
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Frye gets second start for Browns |
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WR Chambers, RB Foster among NFL Players of Week |
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Lions place Holt on IR, sign McHugh |
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Erron Kinney: Has Knee Scoped |
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Larry Johnson latest to follow Priest to elite status |
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Jose Cortez: Waived by Niners |
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Koy Detmer: Eagles Undecided on Starting QB |
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Brian Westbrook: Done for the Year |
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Ryan Moats: Should Start for Eagles |
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December 6, 2005 |
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Browns sign DB Pete Hunter |
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Brown out: Edwards done for season with knee injury |
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Seahawks embarrass Eagles to conclude Week 13 of the NFL |
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Fred Taylor: Status Still in Question |
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Brian Westbrook: Leaves Game with Sprained Foot |
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Greg Jones: Impresses Coach with Toughness |
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Seahawks 42, Eagles 0 |
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Bills' collapse raises questions about Donahoe's security |
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Eagles S Lewis returns to game after suffering hip injury |
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Streaking Jags having to overcome slow starts |
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Five-game winning streak carries Chargers into playoff picture |
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Eagles deactivate T.O. as planned |
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Cowboys' skid hitting Johnson hard |
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Fisher: Colts' attempt to rush back onto field ``absurd'' |
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December 5, 2005 |
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Frerotte back at QB for Miami despite Rosenfels comeback |
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Browns' Edwards out for season with knee injury |
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Alex Smith: A Mixed Bag on Sunday |
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Heath Miller: Not Finding the End Zone of Late |
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Michael Clayton: Not Getting Passes Thrown His Way |
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Erron Kinney: Injures Knee Sunday |
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Bryan Fletcher: Scores for Third Straight Week |
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December 4, 2005 |
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Bubba Franks: Arm Stinger |
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Jamal Lewis: Another Disappointing Game |
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Corey Dillon: Decent Game in Return from Injury |
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Braylon Edwards: Could Miss Remainder of Season |
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Mewelde Moore: Sprains Ankle |
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Michael Bennett: Extensive Action After Moore Gets Hurt |
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Randy Moss: Nowhere Near 100% |
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Tomlinson has rib injury, taken to locker room |
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Eagles brace for Monday night game against Seahawks |
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Lions sit a healthy Rogers |
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Droughns breaks 1,000-yard drought for Browns |
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Arrington injures quadriceps |
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December 3, 2005 |
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Fred Taylor to miss Jaguars' game against Cleveland |
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Kevan Barlow: Questionable for Sunday |
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Neil Rackers: Out 2-to-3 Weeks |
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Ben Roethlisberger: Will Start Sunday |
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Matt Bryant: Might Not Play Sunday |
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Vikings place Fonoti on injured reserve |
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Arizona signs kicker, releases linebacker |
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Killings injures groin, doubtful for Sunday |
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December 2, 2005 |
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To von Oelhoffen, Palmer presents bigger challenge than Manning |
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Droughns on verge of hitting 1,000 |
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Bengals-Steelers, Giants-Cowboys highlight big Week 13 |
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Doctor advised players how to beat drug tests |
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Neil Rackers: Will Miss Some Time |
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First-year Seattle linebackers hit the wall |
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Roethlisberger's thumb injury painful, but won't sideline him |
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Investigation into Vikings party handed over to prosecutor |
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From Harrison to Johnson, it's a tough week for Steelers' Taylor |
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Nguyen was in pain, and felt he was hurting Cowboys |
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Lynch enjoys solid season under the radar |
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Todd France: Could Kick for Bucs Sunday |
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Finally healthy, Burgess having big season for Raiders |
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December 1, 2005 |
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Fred Taylor: "Probable" for Week 13 |
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Brandon Jones: Torn ACL |
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Corey Dillon: Questionable Again |
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Trent Dilfer: Will Start, Health Permitting |
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Chris Brown: Misses Practice Wednesday |
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Domanick Davis: (Knee) Expected to Play Sunday |
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Cedric Benson: Knee Still Sore |
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Ryan Fitzpatrick: Still in Line to Start |
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J.J. Arrington: Could Start, With Shipp Doubtful |
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Chargers place LB Leber on injured reserve |
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Kerry Collins: Raiders are still my team |
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Have Bengals learned how to win a big game |
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Law ready for reunion against old mates, but his future is uncertain |
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Garrard gets another starting stint with Jags |
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Conwell expected to be out for the rest of the season after knee surgery |
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Panthers look to end Vick's string of success against them |
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Cowboys getting help from rushing game, despite numbers |