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Matchup’s luster smudged

When the National Football League released its schedule in April, NBC must have been tripping over itself about…

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NFL Power rankings

Last…

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Packers delay project

When Mark Murphy, the president and CEO of the Green Bay Packers, took a look at the national economic landscape and the…

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Staying cool in the face of heavy fire

Green Bay - Beleaguered though he might be, the coordinator of the Green Bay Packers’ flagging defense has stayed true…

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This week in the NFL

WHO’S HOT

The Carolina Panthers’ defense hasn’t given up a touchdown in almost 10 quarters (147:53 of game…

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Favre watch: Zach Brett Mangini enters the lineup

There’s a new Brett in Eric Mangini’s life.

Zack Brett Mangini was born early Friday - also Brett Favre’s 39th…

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Hasselbeck likely out

Green Bay - Green Bay - The Green Bay Packers in all probability will be facing quarterback Charlie Frye instead…

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Lions seeking home runs

ALLEN PARK — Lions offensive coordinator Jim Colletto is old school. He has made a living teaching linemen to run block and be tougher than their opponent. He ushered in the run-first, pound-the-rock philosophy that so far has failed this season.

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Lions’ Kitna still down, is probably out

ALLEN PARK — Lions quarterback Jon Kitna was held out of practice Friday — he had his injured back examined by a specialist instead — fueling speculation he’ll miss Sunday’s game at Minnesota.

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John Niyo: Vikings’ Frerotte still is a useful guy

Good ol’ Gus. Even opposing coaches call him that these days.

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NFL games to watch

Jacksonville at Denver

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Briefs: Westbrook to miss Eagles game on Sunday

All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook will miss his second game in three weeks when the Eagles visit the 49ers on Sunday. Westbrook broke two ribs in the Eagles’ loss to the Redskins last Sunday.

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Childress focused on Lions’ scheme, not on QB

Brad Childress said he assumes Jon Kitna, and not Dan Orlovsky, will start Sunday.

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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers ready to shoulder load again despite lingering injury


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Lions’ Kitna misses practice again

ALLEN PARK — Lions quarterback Jon Kitna was held out of practice again Friday, after having his injured back examined by a specialist earlier in the day, fueling speculation he’ll miss Sunday’s game at Minnesota.

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Hasselbeck likely out for Seattle


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Bengals say QB Carson Palmer won’t start against Jets on Sunday


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`Pacman’ will play Sunday, NFL won’t complete review of scuffle until next week


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Little Winfield having big year for Vikings (AP)

Growing up in Akron, Ohio, Antoine Winfield and his family lived by a motto that preached humility and grace in handling success. As he matured into a star in that football-crazy state, his mother and grandparents would constantly remind him to “never get too big.” Those words apply literally to Winfield as well, and the combination of his soft-spoken nature and small stature stand in direct…

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NFL fines 3 Vikings for actions in Saints win (AP)

The NFL fined Antoine Winfield $10,000 for his celebration of a touchdown on Monday night against the Saints. Winfield returned a blocked field goal for a score, then jumped onto the goalpost and slid down it like a fire pole. He was flagged for excessive celebration and then fined for using the goalpost as a prop.

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