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Chiefs DT Jones (calf) listed as questionable

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 21:29:00 +0000

Defensive tackle Chris Jones, who led the Chiefs in sacks for the second straight season, did not practice on Friday and was listed as questionable to play in Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the Texans on the week's final injury report.

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Kansas City, Green Bay brace for snowstorm Saturday, stadium cleanup for Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 20:59:00 +0000

A snowstorm is set to hit the Midwest and the Packers are asking for 700 snow shovelers to clean it up.

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Sources: McCown played with torn hamstring

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 17:59:00 +0000

According to sources, Eagles' quarterback Josh McCown will have surgery Tuesday to repair a torn hamstring, an injury he played with during the NFC wild card game against the Seahawks.

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Mental coach taught Vikings' Adam Thielen to 'flush' away his mistakes

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:59:00 +0000

Seven years later, the Vikings star receiver is using the strategies he learned in college to move past mistakes and "get back to the present."

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NFL divisional-round guide: Game picks, bold predictions, key matchups and more

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:29:00 +0000

What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Key matchups. Stats to know. And, of course, score predictions. It's all here for divisional weekend.

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The game-changing move that helped each NFL playoff team get here

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:29:00 +0000

Lamar's leap, a bold QB switch, a new pass-rushing force. NFL Nation reporters identify the most influential change their teams made that elevated their seasons.

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What went wrong with NFL officiating in 2019 ... and what comes next?

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:29:00 +0000

NFL officiating is headed for a big offseason reevaluation. So why was the 2019 season so controversial, and what is the league planning for a fix?

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Why the 49ers took a risk and traded for Jimmy Garoppolo

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:29:00 +0000

Jimmy G had thrown 94 regular-season passes when San Francisco dealt a second-round pick for him in 2017. The move has paid off.

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NFL doctor: Wentz reporting concussion 'heroic'

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 02:29:00 +0000

Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was praised by the NFL's chief medical officer for reporting his concussion during Philadelphia's playoff loss to Seattle on Sunday. Wentz was injured on a helmet-to-helmet hit in the first quarter.

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Niners get Alexander, others back for Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 23:29:00 +0000

The Niners are getting Kwon Alexander, Jaquiski Tartt, Dee Ford and Mike Person back from injury for Saturday's playoff game.

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Giants' Judge had elite mentors but is own man

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 23:29:00 +0000

Joe Judge has every intention of bringing old-fashioned, blue-collar football back to the struggling Giants, saying in his news conference that "what I am about is an old-school physical mentality."

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Redskins jettison cap expert Schaffer in reorg

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:29:00 +0000

The Redskins have fired longtime cap expert Eric Schaffer and have given Doug Williams a new title.

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Vikes' Thielen questionable with ankle stitches

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:59:00 +0000

Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen was listed as questionable for Saturday's playoff game after getting stitches on his ankle.

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Mularkey retires after 25 years of NFL coaching

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:29:00 +0000

Mike Mularkey, who was the Falcons' tight ends coach this season, has announced his retirement after 25 years of coaching in the NFL.

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Jerry Jones wants Mike McCarthy to make history with the Cowboys

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 20:29:00 +0000

No coach in the Super Bowl era has won a championship with two franchises, and the new Dallas coach accepts that challenge.

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Eagles part ways with OC Groh, WR coach Walch

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:59:00 +0000

The Eagles parted ways Thursday with offensive coordinator Mike Groh and wide receivers coach Carson Walch, a day after head coach Doug Pederson had indicated they were likely to return in 2020.

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NFL probing Bills' injury reporting on DE Hughes

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:29:00 +0000

The NFL is looking into whether the Bills violated the league's rules on reporting injuries when they didn't list Jerry Hughes with a wrist injury this season. The defensive end posted on social media that he played with torn ligaments in his wrist.

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Ravens RB Ingram (calf) returns to practice

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:29:00 +0000

Ravens RB Mark Ingram returned to practice Thursday, participating in his first team workout since injuring his left calf on Dec. 22.

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How Eddie George helped Derrick Henry take off for Titans

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:27:00 +0000

Derrick Henry was struggling, searching for answers. He reached out to Eddie George.

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How Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have mastered third-and-long

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:27:00 +0000

On third-and-18 or more this season, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have thrived, completing 10 of 11 passes for almost 21 yards per attempt.

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Seahawks vs. Packers: From a failed called shot to an improbable comeback

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:27:00 +0000

From Al Harris making Matt Hasselbeck eat his words to Jermaine Kearse capping a big comeback, Green Bay vs. Seattle is must-see playoff TV.

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John Harbaugh's T-shirt game is strong and motivating the Ravens

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:57:00 +0000

NFL coaches will do just about anything to motivate their teams.

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Carson Wentz's ascension makes Eagles' season a big success

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:57:00 +0000

Philadelphia battled through an injury-filled campaign, but the young QB's growth as a leader will make the team's 2019 struggles worth it.

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Can Jets count on Sam Darnold to become an elite quarterback?

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:57:00 +0000

The 2018 first-round pick has a lot of positives to build on from the 2019 season.

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Barnwell: Predicting roster turnover for all 12 NFL playoff teams

noreply@blogger.com (Pat Schuster) — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:57:00 +0000

The Saints have little cap space and no quarterbacks under contract. The Patriots' defense will lose starters. The Ravens have decisions to make.

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