Patriots Team Report
(Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:19:51 PST)
Now they're in trouble.
A week after setting themselves up nicely for the stretch run with a convincing win in Miami, the Patriots find themselves in a precarious position with four games remaining following a dismal performance in a 33-10 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday.
The Patriots wasted an opportunity to tie the New York Jets for first place in the AFC East and also fell a full game behind Baltimore and Indianapolis in the wild-card race—not to mention the fact they'd lose tiebreakers to both teams if they ended with the same record, which means they actually need to pass them, not pull even, over the final month of the season.
"We can't continue to play the way we do and lose, and expect the playoffs to just be handed to us," cornerback Ellis Hobbs...
Seeing through Savage
(Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:36:00 PST)
Browns GM Phil Savage has no qualms about throwing coach Romeo Crennel under the bus to save his job.
Struggling Patriots focus on immediate future
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:57:10 PST)
New England Patriots players are spending little time thinking about next year's game in London that was announced Monday. They're more concerned with the long trip they'll make in the other direction. They travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks on Sunday, a critical game for the Patriots' playoff prospects after their 33-10 loss at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
'08 Playoff Picture
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:43:00 PST)
Here's a look at the current playoff seeding for the AFC and NFC.
Pats to play Bucs in London in 2009
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:23:40 PST)
The New England Patriots will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season at Wembley Stadium, the third straight year the NFL will stage a regular-season game in the British capital. The game will be played Oct. 25. The Bucs will be listed as the home team, giving up a game in Tampa. "Over the past two years, we have seen firsthand the excitement that exists for our sport in the UK," NFL commissioner...
Patriots, Buccaneers to play in London in 2009
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:19:02 PST)
The NFL will return to London's Wembley Stadium for a third straight year when the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet on October 25, 2009.
Winners and losers: The amazing race
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:30:00 PST)
Tony Romo seems well-positioned to move ahead in what is a wide-open pursuit for league MVP honors.
Pain is Steelers' gain in bloody win vs. Pats
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:11:00 PST)
The Steelers roughed up just about every Patriot, especially QB Matt Cassel, in a win that put the AFC on notice.
Browns' Anderson, Winslow hurt in loss
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:21:31 PST)
The losses keep mounting for the Cleveland Browns. The Browns dropped their fourth straight home game on Sunday and will likely be without quarterback Derek Anderson for their final four games. Anderson, starting in place of the injured Brady Quinn, sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee when he was hit by the helmet of his teammate in the closing minutes.
Patriots WR Wes Welker leveled by rough hit
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:43:45 PST)
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker did not return Sunday after being leveled late in the third quarter by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark. The Patriots did not announce the nature or severity of his injury. With Pittsburgh leading 23-10 during their 33-10 win, Matt Cassel's pass to Welker went incomplete and the receiver was knocked down by Clark, who was penalized 15 yards for...
Steelers' defense stifles Patriots 33-10
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:15:42 PST)
The Steelers snapped the Patriots' spell over them with a plan that has worked all season: knock 'em down, steal the ball and keep them from gaining yards. Pittsburgh's top-ranked defense got rolling in the second half, leading the Steelers to a 33-10 win on a cold and rainy Sunday, only their second victory in eight games against New England.
Defense, running game shine in Steelers' win over Pats
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:26:47 PST)
Five quick hits as the gun sounds on the Pittsburgh Steelers' 33-10 victory over the New...
Cry, Whine and Moan: Unlucky and unloved in Week 13
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:25:36 PST)
License to complain annoyingly is hereby granted to fans of the following teams this week: Veterans of the Cry,...
DEs Keisel of Steelers, Warren of Pats inactive
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:51:49 PST)
Starting defensive ends Brett Keisel of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ty Warren of the New England Patriots were inactive for Sunday's game. Two players who had been listed as questionable with knee injuries, Pittsburgh running back Willie Parker and New England defensive end Richard Seymour, were active.
Pats' Faulk should be busy man against Steelers
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:36:35 PST)
Kevin Faulk, who is the New England Patriots ' leading rusher this season with 372 yards on 67 attempts (5.6...
Favre leads a crowded field for MVP
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:56:11 PST)
The NFL season is about to head into its stretch run. After this weekend's games, there will be only four weeks...
Former Patriots player Jones gets probation
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:59:13 PST)
Former New England Patriots player Tebucky Jones was granted probation on charges stemming from a fight at a Connecticut casino. The 34-year-old safety appeared in Norwich Superior Court on Friday. Jones also played for New Orleans and Miami and was released by the Patriots in February 2007. Police said he had "inappropriate contact" with a woman in the Mohegan Sun casino lobby, then punched her...
Patriots get ready for Roethlisberger, Parker
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:02:13 PST)
Let's get physical has long been the mantra of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have annually featured a stout defense and strong running game in earning a spot near the top of the AFC. The Steelers' penchant for physical play extends to their quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger, at 6-foot-5 and 241 pounds, is adept at shaking off would-be tacklers and scrambling to buy time, often finding...
Boldin back to inflicting pain after scary injury
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:42:00 PST)
Cards WR Anquan Boldin has fully recovered from a scare that seemingly would sideline him longer.
Patriots look to improve red zone defense
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:28:59 PST)
The New England Patriots are 31st (second to last) in red-zone defense in the NFL, allowing 22 touchdowns in 33...
Every team has a reason to be thankful
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST)
The Patriots and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels are grateful for the timing of QB Matt Cassell.
Week 13 NFL picks: Steelers will test Cassel's mettle
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:56:21 PST)
Vinnie Iyer serves up a full serving of NFL predictions on this holiday weekend, including his take on the meatiest matchup, Steelers-Patriots.
Light, Crowder fined, but not suspended
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:36:01 PST)
New England Patriots offensive tackle Matt Light and Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder were both fined $15,000 on Wednesday for their part in an altercation during Sunday's game.
Brady says he's "doing well' in recovery
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:45:03 PST)
Tom Brady says he's doing well in his recovery from knee surgery. The New England Patriots quarterback made an unpublicized appearance Wednesday with his girlfriend, model Gisele Bundchen, at the annual Goodwill Thanksgiving dinner in Boston where they served food. He told Channel 5 that he's "doing well" more than two months after a season-ending injury to his left knee in the opener.
NFL Power Poll: New York fans should give many thanks
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:16:36 PST)
Does the Jets' 34-13 victory at Nashville mean they that are perched in position to meet the Giants in February's Super Bowl?
Light, Crowder fined $15,000 apiece by NFL
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:48:20 PST)
Matt Light of New England and Channing Crowder of Miami were fined $15,000 apiece by the NFL on Wednesday for what the league called "a verbal and physical altercation" last Sunday. Neither will be suspended, the league said. Light punched Crowder several times after the Miami linebacker shoved him on a Patriots field goal late in a 48-28 win over the Dolphins.
Brees highlights Player of the Week awards
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:41:03 PST)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on Wednesday was named the NFC's Offensive Player of the Week after continuing his record-setting pace this season.
Steelers' Parker has bum knee, may not play Thursday
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:25:06 PST)
At least it isn't his shoulder this time. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker has a swollen knee and...
Moss hits stride just in time to face Steelers
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:05:32 PST)
Randy Moss finally played like Randy Moss. One touchdown on a pass in the deep right corner of the end zone. Another when he outleaped the cornerback on the left side. And a third on which he lowered his shoulder, knocking back a would-be tackler who couldn't stop him from crossing the goal line. But that was last Sunday against the Miami Dolphins and their mediocre pass defense.
Week 12 NFL picks: Giants will make Warner feel a rush
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:26:48 PST)
After a ho-hum set of matchups and results in Week 11, everything has been dialed up in Week 12. Of the full slate of 16 NFL games, 11 of them have teams favored by a touchdown or less.
