Packers Hope Healthier Defense Spurs Comeback
Green Bay aims for a second half surge as Al Harris and Atari Bigby near returns from injuries and Aaron Rodgers recovers from a sprained shoulder. A 4-3 start and NFC North ties set the scene for a key matchup at Tennessee after the bye.
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Bears hopeful as Lloyd nears return from knee injury
Brandon Lloyd walks with an ice wrapped knee saying he feels better and could return against Detroit this weekend. Rookie Chris Williams also indicates readiness to suit up for the first time, signaling a potential Bears lineup upgrade.
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Week 8 NFL Schedule From Detroit to San Francisco
The schedule lists noon games Detroit at Chicago Houston at Minnesota Green Bay at Tennessee Jets at Buffalo Arizona at St Louis Baltimore at Cleveland Tampa Bay at Kansas City Jacksonville at Cincinnati Miami at Denver Dallas at N Y Giants Atlanta at Oakland Philadelphia at Seattle New England at Indianapolis Pittsburgh at Washington Open San Diego Carolina New Orleans San Francisco Associated Press
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Steroids in the NFL but no steroid scandals
Tim Dahlberg argues steroid use and masking diuretics in the NFL are treated as routine. He notes players, fans, and teams show little outrage, cites Vikings probes of Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, and recalls past cases while stressing the league’s tolerance and ongoing testing efforts.
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Warner's Prolific Play Lights Up Cardinals Quarterback
Kurt Warner maintains the Cardinals lead in pass efficiency and yards through eight games while earning praise from coach Ken Whisenhunt. He details improved pocket movement and decision making as Arizona dominates Carolina at times, despite a late interception and a limited running game.
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Iowans in the NFL: Iowa natives boost weekend stats and season totals
Iowa alumni across NFL rosters posted notable weekend performances. Jonathan Babineaux had one solo tackle for the Falcons and Jason Baker averaged 44.3 yards on three punts for the Panthers. Dallas Clark notched seven receptions for 94 yards and two TDs for the Colts. Jared DeVries added four tackles for the Lions, Tim Dobbins led the Chargers with nine tackles, and Charles Godfrey tallied five solo stops for the Panthers. Reggie Hayward contributed a solo tackle for the Jaguars, Ellis Hobbs returned kicks for the Patriots, Fred Jackson ran for 208 yards on 49 carries with 154 receiving yards, Nate Kaeding made a perfect three field goals and three PATs, Matt Roth added four tackles, and Seneca Wallace quarterbacked the Seahawks with 15 of 25 for 222 yards and two TDs in his second start this season.
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