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Home opener may not be advantage for lowly Rams (PA SportsTicker)
By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer »
LB Beason says banged-up Panthers face ‘must-win’ (AP)
Another new defensive tackle moved into his locker Thursday not long before linebacker Jon Beason made it clear the Carolina Panthers are running out of time to plug the leaks in their banged-up defense. After consecutive losses to open the season, the Panthers face a critical game Monday night at Dallas. »
Bears’ Cutler has edge on Seattle’s QBs (PA SportsTicker)
By GREGG BELL AP Sports Writer »
Lions want to beat Redskins and avoid 20-game skid (PA SportsTicker)
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer »
Bruising Jackson yet to carry heavy load (AP)
Steven Jackson is coming off his first 100-game of the season and is ready for heavy duty. But it might be a while before he gets a 20-carry game, even if the St. Louis Rams have built their offense around him. Jackson has always believed he's at his best in the fourth quarter, after... »
Redskins haven’t picked starter to replace Thomas (AP)
As if they needed any more problems on offense, the Washington Redskins have been having a hard time figuring out who should replace starting right guard Randy Thomas, done for the season after arm surgery. Here's the troubling thing: The Redskins (1-1) do not have a single backup offensive lineman on the 53-man roster... »
New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips to miss rest of season (The Canadian Press)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Safety Kenny Phillips will miss the rest of the New York Giants' season with an injury to his left knee. »
Giants S Kenny Phillips to miss rest of season (AP)
Safety Kenny Phillips' season with the New York Giants ended just days after the best game of his career. Phillips, who had two interceptions in Sunday night's win over Dallas, was placed on injured reserve by the Giants (2-0) on Thursday because of an unhealthy left knee. The team also announced it was awarded... »
Roar and upset from Lions (The Canadian Press)
Yes, the Detroit Lions are losers of historic proportions. Should they fall at home to Washington on Sunday, they will drop into a morass visited by only one team in NFL annals. »
Cowboys’ Stephen Jones appointed to NFL competition committee
Dallas Cowboys chief operating officer Stephen Jones has joined the NFL's competition committee, a prestigious post previously held by his father, Jerry Jones, and longtime team president Tex Schramm. »
Giants lose safety Phillips for season, claim Rouse off waivers
Safety Kenny Phillips was missing at the New York Giants' practice Thursday, increasing concerns about the left knee that has bothered him for the past month. »
Detroit Fans Can Finally Watch Some Decent Football This Sunday [Blackouts]
Because the Lions are blacked out! For some inexplicable reason, the Lions failed to sell out Sunday's Matt Stafford vs. Jason Campbell showdown by today's 1 p.m. deadline, so lucky fans get to enjoy... »
