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INSIDE SLANT · Nov 22, 2018
NFL Team Report - Atlanta FalconsFalcons keep fighting despite close losses The Atlanta Falcons suffered another gut-wrenching loss on Sunday. It's something to which they have grown accustomed, losing on the last play of the game for the third time this season. But with the rival New Orleans Saints waiting for a Thursday night game, there's no time for self pity, especially if Atlanta wants to ...
STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL · Nov 22, 2018
NFL Team Report - Chicago BearsPLAYER NOTES --LB Aaron Lynch (concussion) is in the NFL protocol and did not make the trip to Detroit. --TE Adam Shaheen (concussion) is in the NFL protocol and did not make the trip to Detroit. PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: LB Khalil Mack. Just when it seems Mack has probed the boundaries of his talent, he comes up with something new. His highlight in the first game included ...
NOTES, QUOTES · Nov 22, 2018
NFL Team Report - Chicago Bears--Even on short notice, going to Detroit Thursday after playing Sunday night, head coach matt Nagy believes the Bears are prepared. "We've been talking the last couple days about where they're at, just yesterday and now today; I like the energy," Nagy said. "This is about being mentally strong for our guys, coming off a big win at home and how're you going to handle ...
INSIDE SLANT · Nov 22, 2018
NFL Team Report - Chicago BearsBears hopeful Trubisky can play The Chicago Bears on Thursday can achieve in 12 days what the John Fox coaching regime needed three seasons to do - win three divisional games. If it happens with a win over the Detroit Lions, it will look much different than any of their first seven wins because it will likely happen without quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. Chase Daniel ...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pierre-Paul, Jason · Nov 22, 2018
DE Jason Pierre-Paul, who leads the team with 9.5 sacks, has a shoulder and knee injury and did not practice Wednesday. But that has been his routine the last three weeks and he has not missed a game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stewart, M.J. · Nov 22, 2018
CB M.J. Stewart has a foot injury and did not practice Wednesday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers David, Lavonte · Nov 22, 2018
LB Lavonte David, who did not play last Sunday against the Giants due to an MCL sprain, did not practice on Wednesday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Whitehead, Jordan · Nov 22, 2018
S Jordan Whitehead did not practice and is listed on the injury report as having a concussion. The Bucs already are without S Chris Conte, who is on injured reserve, and S Justin Evans, who did not play last week due to a toe injury.
Minnesota Vikings Rhodes, Xavier · Nov 22, 2018
CB Xavier Rhodes practiced in full on Wednesday as he plays through a foot injury.
Minnesota Vikings Griffen, Everson · Nov 22, 2018
DE Everson Griffen was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Griffen is listed with a toe injury.
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