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INSIDE SLANT · Nov 15, 2018
NFL Team Report - Jacksonville JaguarsJaguars know margin of error razor thin Are the Jacksonville Jaguars taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers at a good time or a bad time this Sunday when the Steelers make a visit to TIAA Bank Field? Jacksonville is in the midst of a five-game losing streak and is on the verge of losing any hope of a repeat trip to postseason play. That's a colossal disappointment ...
STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL · Nov 15, 2018
NFL Team Report - Detroit LionsPLAYER NOTES --WR Marvin Jones Jr. missed practice Wednesday and his status for Sunday's game against the Panthers is uncertain because of a bone bruise in his right knee. Jones has played in 40 of a possible 41 games in his 2.5 seasons with the Lions and currently leads the team with five touchdown catches. --TE Michael Roberts is expected to miss Sunday's game with ...
NOTES, QUOTES · Nov 15, 2018
NFL Team Report - Detroit Lions--T.J. Lang might have played his last game as a Lion. The Lions placed Lang on injured reserve Wednesday because of a neck injury he suffered in a Week 9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Lang made the Pro Bowl as an alternate last season and has generally played well when he's been on the field, but he's battled an assortment of injuries that will have forced him to ...
INSIDE SLANT · Nov 15, 2018
NFL Team Report - Detroit LionsLions talk optimistically of making a run At 3-6 and riding a three-game losing streak, the Detroit Lions are freefalling toward playoff elimination. But safety Glover Quin said the team has drawn inspiration for a potential turnaround from its last playoff run two years ago. The Lions opened the 2016 season 1-3 before returning home for three straight games at Ford ...
STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL · Nov 15, 2018
NFL Team Report - Los Angeles ChargersPLAYER NOTES --LB Kyle Emanuel (hip) was a full participant in practice Wednesday. --RB Melvin Gordon (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday after missing the previous game. --TE Antonio Gates (knee) didn't work Wednesday but he should be available on Sunday. --DE Chris Landrum (hip) was a full participant in practice Wednesday. --DT Darius Philon (ankle) ...
NOTES, QUOTES · Nov 15, 2018
NFL Team Report - Los Angeles Chargers--Defensive end Joey Bosa returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time this season as he rebounds from a foot injury. Head coach Anthony Lynn wouldn't rule out Bosa, a Pro Bowler, playing on Sunday against the Broncos. He also noted that the Chargers were going to be cautious with him and "ease" him back into playing. Bosa was limited in practice. --Inside ...
INSIDE SLANT · Nov 15, 2018
NFL Team Report - Los Angeles ChargersChargers glad to be home after long road trip Is it the really the Los Angeles Chargers settling in for some home cooking when facing the Denver Broncos on Sunday? Sure enough the Chargers at back at the StubHub Center and everyone knew at some point they would return. That to do so riding a six-game winning streak and a big dose of momentum that can't be denied. ...
STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL · Nov 15, 2018
NFL Team Report - Cincinnati BengalsPLAYER NOTES --WR A.J. Green is expected to miss his second straight game with a toe injury. Green said before practice he is feeling better but did not go on the rehab or practice fields Wednesday. Head coach Marvin Lewis said he is hopeful Green can play Sunday. --LB Vontaze Burfict (hip) was on the practice field for the first time since getting injured in ...
NOTES, QUOTES · Nov 15, 2018
NFL Team Report - Cincinnati Bengals--As soon as Hue Jackson was fired from coaching the Cleveland Browns, it was widely assumed he would be returning to the Cincinnati Bengals in some capacity. Those assumptions became reality Tuesday when the Bengals announced Jackson was joining the coaching staff. His role for his third stint with Cincinnati will be a special assistant to head coach Marvin Lewis. ...
INSIDE SLANT · Nov 15, 2018
NFL Team Report - Cincinnati BengalsHead coach Lewis hopes to fix Bengals defense The Cincinnati Bengals are on pace to allow the most yards in the Super Bowl era and made dubious history by allowing at least 500 yards for the third straight game, also a first in this era. In the wake of an atrocious 51-14 home loss to the New Orleans Saints, it was apparent to management that someone had to go. ...
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