Sunday NFL Schedule Highlights Across Matches
The schedule lists Sunday games including Arizona at Detroit at 12:01 p.m. and Denver at Cincinnati also at 12:01 p.m. Other matches feature Jacksonville at Baltimore, Miami at Buffalo, Minnesota at Tampa Bay, New England at Indianapolis, New Orleans at Carolina, New York Giants at Washington, St. Louis at Atlanta, Tennessee at Pittsburgh, New York Jets at Kansas City, and San Francisco at Green Bay with late starts. Oakland visits Seattle at 7:20 p.m. Open includes Chicago versus San Diego. Monday shows Dallas at Philadelphia at 7:20 p.m. Pacing the week, the lineup spans venues and kickoff times.
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L A and Houston vie for NFLs 32nd franchise decision
NFL owners heard pitches from Houston and two Los Angeles groups on Tuesday as they consider awarding the league’s 32nd team. A winter decision was expected with hopes for a 2002 or 2003 start, amid stadium plans and strong market arguments for LA and Houston.
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Schottenheimer defends Grbac after tough Chiefs loss
KC coach Marty Schottenheimer defended quarterback Bill Grbac amid blame amid a 4-3 Chiefs setback. Grbac said he put receivers in position to make plays and noted missed opportunities in the red zone. He completed 15 of 36 for 218 yards with a TD and two interceptions as KC prepares for the Jets at Arrowhead.
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Jets defense earns praise ahead of KC visit
Jets defensive unit receives accolades after a 28 3 win over Atlanta as Mo Lewis Aaron Glenn and Bryant Cox lead a stingy effort. The New York defense has nine sacks in two weeks and forced three turnovers while adjusting through injuries and new signings.
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Taylor Returns to Drug Rehab Ahead of Hall of Fame Window
Lawrence Taylor, former New York Giants star, checks into a New York area rehab center for 30 to 60 days after a cocaine arrest. The 39 year old, eligible for the Hall of Fame in 1999, seeks to avert prison and preserve his candidacy amid renewed legal scrutiny. His lawyer asserts the move is a two pronged effort to gain support and stability.
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Redskins Hesitate Over Stubblefield Knee Injury
Redskins defensive tackle Dana Stubblefield suffered meniscus damage after a misstep at home. MRI showed no tear but knee remains stiff and swollen, casting doubt on his readiness for Sundays game against the Giants at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium.
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Patriots Star Ben Coates Faces December Trial
A Dec 8 jury trial date was set in Wrentham District Court for New England Patriots tight end Ben Coates over an alleged assault on the mother of a child. Coates had requested postponement until after the NFL season, with the Patriots’ last regular-season game on Dec 27.
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Saints Roaf to miss weeks after knee surgery
New Orleans Saints starting tackle William Roaf will miss two to three weeks after knee surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus fibrous cartilage in the left knee. The injury occurred during Sundays win over Tampa Bay and was first noticed as swelling Monday after an MRI confirmed a partial tear.
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Jets sign Holmberg to replace injured Powell
Rob Holmberg joins the New York Jets to fill the injured Powell roster spot. Holmberg, a former Raiders draft pick, had brief stints with Oakland and Indianapolis before returning to NFL action. Powell was placed on injured reserve prompting the move.
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Raiders tackle Harlow weighing retirement after back injury
After eight NFL seasons offensive left tackle Pat Harlow, once praised by Bill Parcells, says he is likely to retire. Placed on injured reserve by the Oakland Raiders last weekend with a persistent back problem, he plans to rehabilitate the back and decide.
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Kramer to miss practice after knee surgery for Bears
Bears quarterback Erik Kramer will miss practice this week after arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. He may sit out the next game at home against the St. Louis Rams on November 8, with a decision unlikely until next week says spokesman Bryan Harlan.
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