Bears must face a dangerous injured animal at home
Chicago bears host Minnesota Vikings as both teams seek momentum after a disrupted week. Dennis Green emphasizes moving forward after Korey Stringer's death, while Chicago aims to pressure Daunte Culpepper and contain Randy Moss and Cris Carter. Michael Bennett hopes to fill Smith's void.
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Webster in Niners rookie debut faces Rams again
In his first NFL start Jason Webster struggled as the 49ers allowed 529 yards in a 41-24 loss to the Rams. St. Louis starters Kurt Warner Marshall Faulk Isaac Bruce Az Zahir Hakim and Terry Holt pace an explosive offense while SF coaches stress tighter defense and faster secondary play led by Webster and Ahmed Plummer. The 103rd meeting between the teams follows Week 1 overtime wins as both squads seek to prove up defenses and trade blows with high powered offenses.
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NFL Picks by Terry Bannon Vikings Bears clash looms
Chicago Tribune picks Vikings over Bears 20 14 with Vikings 3 point line. Culpepper aims rebound after three interceptions. Ravens Bengals Colts Bills Panthers Falcons Lions Browns Chiefs Giants Dolphins predicted.
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Week Two NFL Picks Highlighting Emmitt Smith and Tomlinson
The column previews Week Two NFL games with key lines and last meetings. It spotlights Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith and Chargers rookie LaDainian Tomlinson, notes San Diego’s 1 0 start momentum, and predicts Chargers over Cowboys. It also covers Jaguars Titans Patriots Jets Eagles Rams and Broncos Cardinals matchups, with injuries, notable players, and Bannon’s picks.
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Packers vs Redskins preview from 1988 opener at Lambeau
Packers favored by 8 as Brett Favre debuts with two TD passes in the season opening win over the Lions while Ahman Green powers the running game. Redskins face Jeff George with two early interceptions in the loss to the Chargers. Packers seek sixth straight Lambeau win. Bannon predicts 31 16 Packers.
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