Noteworthy Bucs await word on Griese's injury
Tampa Bay quarterback Brian Griese underwent tests to gauge knee injury severity. Coach Jon Gruden cited the possibility of a season ending absence as the team, 5-1, considers options and traded for Tim Rattay from the San Francisco 49ers after Sundays win over Miami.
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Culpepper to remain Vikings starter amid rough stretch
In Eden Prairie Minnesota Daunte Culpepper will stay the Vikings QB as the team sits at 1 4 with an offense that has produced only a single meaningless TD in two games and Culpepper leading with 12 interceptions. Vikings coach Mike Tice and players express confidence in him.
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Weekend NFL Game Schedule Digest
Weekend NFL games listed with kickoff times and regional TV outlets. Matches include Kansas City at Miami Indianapolis at Houston New Orleans at St Louis Detroit at Cleveland San Francisco at Washington Pittsburgh at Cincinnati San Diego at Philadelphia Green Bay at Minnesota Dallas at Seattle Baltimore at Chicago Denver at New York Giants Tennessee at Arizona Buffalo at Oakland Jets at Atlanta open.
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Orton provides Bears rare stability at quarterback
Kyle Orton is set to start his sixth straight game for the Chicago Bears as Baltimore visits Soldier Field. Coach Lovie Smith stresses stability and leadership at QB, noting comparisons to Green Bay and the importance of consistent play despite mixed on field results.
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Fantasy football focus highlights McGahee and Week highlights
Willis McGahee rushed for a career high 143 yards and a touchdown last Sunday and has four straight games with a hundred plus total yards. Indy at Houston and Seattle at Dallas surface as potential high fantasy score matchups with top players like James Shockey Moss Bulger and Burleson noted for strong weeks ahead.
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Iowans in NFL Stat Leaders From Last Weekend
Iowa natives and collegians posted multiple tackles pace and receiving totals across the league. Notable names include Jonathan Babineaux, Matt Bowen, Dallas Clark, Reggie Hayward, Nate Kaeding, Bob Sanders, Trent Green, and Seneca Wallace among others.
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