December 2010

Brett Favre upgraded to questionable; may play on MNF

December 20, 2010

In a turn straight out of left field, we might see Brett Favre in action tonight. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Vikings have upgraded Favre from out to questionable for tonight’s game against the division-leading Chicago Bears. The plan is for Favre to start throwing 2 1/2 hours before the game, which should determine [...]

Bill Cowher eyes return to coaching

December 19, 2010

A very familiar name might be prowling a sideline near you in 2011. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, former Steelers coach and current CBS analyst Bill Cowher is ready to make a return to coaching next season, but has a wish list of sorts. Cowher is “adament” about the Giants, Dolphins, and Texans’ positions, in [...]

Terrell Owens, Nate Allen out for rest of season

December 19, 2010

Now that most of the dust has settled from Week 15 action, it’s being reported that two teams have each lost a starter to season-ending injuries. Cincinnati Bengals receiver Terrell Owens tore his left meniscus in the team’s win over the Browns today and will obviously miss the remaining two games of the season. T.O. [...]

Austin Collie suffers third concussion of season

December 19, 2010

You’ve got to feel for the Colts’ Austin Collie. After missing five games due to concussions, Collie made his return today against the Jaguars but went down with yet another concussion — his third of the season. Collie was injured in the second quarter after attempting to make a catch in the middle of the [...]

Chargers to place franchise tag on Vincent Jackson?

December 19, 2010

After returning with a vengeance on Thursday night, Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson made his case for a contract extension. Unfortunately for him, that most likely won’t happen in the offseason because he might be designated as the team’s franchise player. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team may very well place the franchise tag on [...]

Who’s In, Who’s Out – Week 15

December 19, 2010

Gametime is upon us. Here are the notable active and inactives for Week 15. Dallas Cowboys – WR Roy Williams and RB Marion Barber are both inactive. Jacksonville Jaguars – QB David Garrard and RB Maurice Jones-Drew are active and will start. Green Bay Packers – As expected, QB Aaron Rodgers is inactive. New Orleans [...]

Troy Polamalu could miss rest of regular season

December 18, 2010

The Steelers might not have their All-Pro safety in the defensive backfield for the final three regular season games. According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Troy Polamalu might sit out the remainder of the regular season after he aggravated his strained right Achilles tendon. He could return for the playoffs, however. It’s going to all depend [...]

Tim Tebow could start for Broncos, Cassel to be game-time decision

December 17, 2010

The status of two AFC West quarterbacks are up in the air for Week 15, so here’s a quick update that hopefully provides some clarity. In Denver, rookie Tim Tebow could draw his first regular season start on Sunday against the Raiders as Kyle Orton remains sidelined with a sore arm and banged up ribs. [...]