Millen Apologizes After Derogatory Remark In Locker Room Exchange
Detroit Lions president Matt Millen admitted using a derogatory term toward Johnnie Morton after a Chiefs 45 17 victory. Morton condemned the language and apologized for his role. Drew Brees to start for the Chargers at Pittsburgh after throwing for 353 yards in a 38 21 loss to Green Bay.
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Bruce looks set to play as Rams await MRI results
St Louis Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce sprained his left ankle in the win over Seattle and will miss practice until Saturday before a home game with Cincinnati. An MRI determined the injury's extent though Bruce may still play.
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NFL Week Schedule Summary From AP Listing
The wire carries a compact schedule of NFL games with kickoff times across multiple markets. Matchups include Atlanta at Tampa Bay and New England at the Jets among others with games airing on ESPN KFXA KAGAN KGAN KCRG and local affiliates.
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Fantasy football focus and weekend guidance from The Gazette
Mike Weiler surveys the fantasy football landscape with a look back at Aaron Brooks five touchdown game and notes benching risk. The outlook flags Seahawks versus Arizona, Buccaneers versus Falcons, and Steelers versus Chargers, with weather risks for cold or snowy games and lineup timing advice.
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Vick struggles as Vick-led teams face tough week
Michael Vick went 6 of 19 for 47 yards and an interception before benched signaling poor form last week. Favre threw four TDs but against weak San Diego play. Carolina may rest Davis with ankle injury. Cartwright likely handles Washington RB duties with Canidate and Betts sidelined.
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Portis Bruce Volek Injuries Cloud Week In NFL
Denver running back Clinton Portis suffers ankle and knee injuries and is listed questionable for the week. St Louis receiver Isaac Bruce sprains his ankle with status unknown. Tennessee quarterback Billy Volek lacerates spleen after two TD passes and a rushing score. McNair may return. Michael Bennett plans to play despite ankle issue. Compiled by Mike Weile.
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Rams Regain NFC West Swagger After Near Save
The St. Louis Rams, 11-3 with a 14-2 peak in 2001, push for best NFC record and a first round bye as they survive late wins and key injuries. Martz highlights resilience after Sehorn Bulger Faulk Archuleta and Bruce injuries challenge the roster.
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Eagles Rout Dolphins as nine game win streak reaches franchise best
The Philadelphia Eagles opened with a 59 yard play and a score on their third snap then held off the Miami Dolphins 34 27. quarterback Donovan McNabb passed for 236 yards and Freddie Mitchell’s first career completion went for a 25 yard TD to Brian Westbrook. The win improves Philadelphia to 11 3 tying the NFC best with the Rams while Miami drops to 8 6 and faces a December swoon and a perilous playoff race. Coach Dave Wannstedt acknowledged uncertainty about his job as Miami chances fade.
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Iowa natives shine in NFL weekend stats roundup
Iowa players across the league posted notable lines with Jason Baker of Kansas City delivering a 42 yard punt inside the 20, Trent Green of Kansas City passing for 341 yards and 3 TDs, and Billy Cundiff of Dallas kicking 2 field goals and 3 PATs. Zeron Flemister and Damien Robinson had multiple receptions and tackles for their teams, while Reggie Hayward Aaron Kampman and LeVar Woods contributed key stops and plays for Denver Green Bay Seattle and Arizona respectively.
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