Bengals Can't Do Simple Math After Punt Blunder
Cincinnati football woes deepen as 12 players on the field for a punt help push the team to 1-13. Coach Dick LeBeau and players contend the system failed, with the fan base and locker room in a bleak mood while seeking a rare best case outcome versus New Orleans.
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Chiefs face depleted lineup as Holmes likely out
Kansas City NFL rushing leader Priest Holmes will miss practice with a hip injury and is very doubtful for Sunday's home finale against San Diego. Dante Hall on crutches. Tony Richardson sidelined with a shoulder injury. Morton out with back spasms. Trent Green thumb cut. MRI tests pending for most.
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Broncos ready for Raider week
Denver seeks to control its destiny in a pivotal AFC West showdown with Oakland after a 31-24 win over Kansas City rekindled playoff hopes. Coach Mike Shanahan, noting the rivalry and division implications, emphasizes the magnitude of the upcoming game and the chance to avenge an earlier 34-10 defeat. Shannon Sharpe adds that Sunday’s clash often decides the division.
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Harrington sidelined for season with heart irregularity
Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Joey Harrington will miss the rest of the season due to an irregular heartbeat. The No. 3 overall pick left the game against Tampa Bay for tests, with doctors saying his rhythm has returned to normal and coach Marty Mornhinweg confirming the ailment is not career threatening.
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Owens avoids discipline after pompoms TD celebration
In a rain soaked home loss to Green Bay Terrell Owens caught a 45 yard touchdown pass from Jeff Garcia with 1 04 remaining then borrowed a cheerleader’s pompoms and celebrated. The NFL ruled the gesture wasn’t egregious enough for punishment following a prior warning for autographing a football after a Seattle TD.
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