Turner faces up to six week absence with back injury
Browns free safety Eric Turner may miss six weeks after a lower back injury suffered against Cincinnati. Turner spent Sunday night in hospital and has not returned home. Dana Hall or Louis Riddick will step in, with Hall emphasizing readiness for the challenge as Turner is described as the heart of the secondary. The Browns host the Houston Oilers next, with around 70,000 fans expected and 15,000 tickets remaining for the 1 p.m. game.
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Oilers rebound with decisive 19-7 win over Buccaneers
Houston coach Jeff Fisher praised minimal errors as the Oilers beat Tampa Bay 19-7. No fumbles, interceptions, or costly penalties marked the game, lifting a five loss trail to a solid 3-5 record and staying within a game of leaders in the AFC Central.
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Bears end Monday night jinx with last-minute turnover win
Chicago Bears defeat Minnesota Vikings 14 to 6 on Monday night to snap an eight-game NFL losing streak. Rashaan Salaam fumbled late, but Marty Carter forced a decisive fumble that Albert Fontenot recovered. Erik Kramer threw two TD passes, and Chicago’s defense held Minnesota to two field goals as they moved to 6-2.
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Eight Weeks Left Tilt NFL Playoff Picture
With eight weeks remaining in the season the NFL playoff picture shifts across divisions. Analysts highlight teams in the mix and those on the bubble including the Cowboys Eagles Bears Packers Dolphins Colts Browns Steelers Chiefs Raiders Chargers Broncos and others seeking final wins.
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