Vikings Holdouts and Injuries Mark Week Ahead
Minnesota coach Brad Childress praised Tarvaris Jackson but cautioned he remains backup if Gus Frerotte is fit. Green Bay lineman Mark Tauscher suffers torn ACL ending his season and raising free agent questions. Indianapolis coach Tony Dungy defends a small fast defense helping the Colts pursue another playoff run as the schedule lists several Week 14 games.
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Lions near bottom of NFL as fans reject team
Lions captain Dominic Raiola voices frustration after another loss as Detroit eyes a 0-16 season risk. Reporters deem the 2000s era a potential historical low with Matt Millen era fallout, Ford’s front office, and Marinelli under fire amid a collapse highlighted by Calv in Johnson’s lone standout ability.
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Favre Leads Jets Revival Amid Hall of Fame Careers Decline
The piece notes Brett Favre in green and white with the New York Jets after years with the Green Bay Packers. It then lists eight other stars whose careers ended poorly with late, unglamorous finishes on unfamiliar teams, highlighting Johnny Unitas, Joe Namath, O J Simpson, Earl Campbell, Tony Dorsett, Roger Craig, Jerry Rice, and a current Hall of Fame semifinalist not yet eligible.
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Iowans in the NFL Last weekend players from Iowa saw updated season stats
Jonathan Babineaux and Colin Cole logged multiple tackles for the Falcons and Packers. Iowa natives such as Nick Kaeding and Seneca Wallace contributed with field goals and passing yards, while Reggie Hayward, Chad Greenway, and others added tackles and plays for their teams.
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