NFL kickoff proposal sparks safety debate in league
Time magazine reports Roger Goodell and Rich McKay discussed replacing kickoffs with fourth and 15 possessions after touchdowns or field goals. The plan would use punts or a for it option, replacing onside kicks, with mixed reactions from players including Browns lineman Phil Dawson and coach Greg Schiano.
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Video shows Belcher asleep before Chiefs murder suicide
Police released dash cam footage showing Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher asleep in his car around 3 a.m. hours before he killed his girlfriend Kasandra Perkins and later shot himself at Arrowhead Stadium. The clips capture Belcher's calm exchange with officers and a subsequent responding sequence at the stadium amid a gunman situation.
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NFL Week Capsule Picks From Jets to Texans
A compact roundup of 1 pm games predicting outcomes. Jets at Jaguars features Sanchez versus McElroy. Ravens at Redskins follow with RG3 buzz. Bears host Vikings. Cowboys visit Bengals. Chargers at Steelers with Big Ben questionable. Titans at Colts. Rams at Bills. Chiefs at Browns. Eagles at Buccaneers. Dolphins at 49ers. Cardinals at Seahawks. Saints at Giants. Lions at Packers. Texans at Patriots with a field goal focus.
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Falcons edge Panthers in late finish for 30 28 win
Matt Ryan connected with Roddy White for a long gain then Matt Bryant kicked a 40 yard winner with five seconds left as Atlanta upended Carolina 30 28. Rivera called the loss gut wrenching while Panthers players vow revenge in the upcoming rematch.
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Panthers Falcons clash as playoff-bound Falcons host rival in Charlotte
In a high-stakes NFC South showdown at Bank of America Stadium, the Falcons visit the Panthers with Atlanta aiming to extend a five-game series streak and Carolina seeking a upset. Panthers hope to run early and capitalize on Atlanta’s opening drive strengths, while Cam Newton eyes a breakthrough against his hometown foe. The Gazette predicts Atlanta 31, Carolina 21, noting Carolina’s coaching search chances and playoff implications.
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