Chiefs expect Larry Johnson to miss Denver game
Kansas City coach Herm Edwards said Larry Johnson is highly unlikely to play with a right foot injury. Priest Holmes will move up the depth chart to share time with rookie Kolby Smith as the Chiefs prepare for the Broncos.
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Jackson defies concussion scare with humor at team HQ
Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson recovered from a head injury in Sunday's 35 17 win over the Chargers. Coach Brad Childress said Jackson greeted staff with a joke and joined the team after a frightening hit that left him briefly unconscious.
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Week NFL Matchups Listed For Sunday Noon and Evening
The schedule shows noon games Buffalo at Miami St. Louis at New Orleans Denver at Kansas City Minnesota at Green Bay Cleveland at Pittsburgh Jacksonville at Tennessee Philadelphia at Washington Atlanta at Carolina Cincinnati at Baltimore Chicago at Oakland Dallas at N Y Giants Detroit at Arizona Indianapolis at San Diego 7 15 p m MONDAY San Francisco at Seattle ESPN opens with New England Jets Tampa Bay Houston.
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Packers give Donald Lee four year $11.88 million extension
Packers lock up tight end Donald Lee with a four year contract worth $11.88 million, ensuring he stays in Green Bay through 2011. Lee, who rose from a Dolphins release to a key target, cites family goals and a home life as motivation while crediting Joe Philbin for his renewed focus.
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Sharper dares Favre to throw deep against Vikes
Vikings safety Darren Sharper says Brett Favre is playing at a career pace with long touchdowns and 50 yarders. Sharper notes Favre’s recent big plays and says he hopes Favre tries those deep throws against Minnesota. The Vikings visit the Packers in a key NFC North showdown at Lambeau Field.
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Iowans in the NFL Highlights from last weekend’s stat leaders
Iowa natives and collegians posted varied numbers across teams. Players include punters Jason Baker and Derrick Frost, receivers Timothy Dwight and Mike Furrey, linebackers Chad Greenway and Reggie Hayward, and quarterbacks Sage Rosenfels and Kurt Warner, among others, with season totals and recent game stats noted.
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Vikings praise Petersons plan on record day
In a 35 17 win over the Chargers Adrian Peterson set an NFL record with 296 rushing yards and showed patience and blocking setup that coaches say improved his outside runs. Head coach Brad Childress and players cited subtle adjustments such as engaging blockers early and head bobs to misdirect linebackers, highlighting a new level of sophistication from the Minnesota running back.
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