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  • #16
    Harbaugh: Ravens 'not good enough to win right now'
    October 19, 2015


    OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens keep finding ways to lose, and coming close is of no consolation to coach John Harbaugh.

    Off to the worst start in franchise history, Baltimore (1-5) bumbled its way to a 25-20 defeat Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The Ravens' five losses have come by a total of 22 points, in part because they couldn't come up with a big play when it mattered most.

    In three of the losses, Baltimore blew a fourth-quarter lead. In the other two, the Ravens staged comebacks that fell short.

    ''It's disappointing to lose these close games the way we're losing them,'' Harbaugh said Monday. ''The bottom line is we're not good enough to win them right now.''

    The Ravens have reached the playoffs in six of seven years under Harbaugh. His eighth season, however, is unlike the rest.

    ''It would nice not to go through adversity. It would be nice to go through every season here and be on top,'' Harbaugh said. ''We strive to do that, but we don't always get that. So you'd better be ready to face the hard times, too.''

    This version of the Ravens is allowing 288.5 yards passing per game, carrying a minus-5 turnover differential and seemingly incapable of taking control of a game in the waning minutes.

    Offense and special teams have contributed to the demise, but the most notable shortcoming is the defense. The unit was ranked an uncharacteristic 24th among 32 teams before allowing 391 yards Sunday to the league's 29th-ranked offense.

    Granted, Baltimore lost standout linebacker Terrell Suggs to a torn Achilles tendon in Week 1 and the secondary has been decimated by injuries. But really, there's no excuse for allowing 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick to throw for 340 yards, including a combined 198 yards to former Ravens Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin.

    ''I'm tired of saying the same thing,'' cornerback Jimmy Smith said, ''but we have to come through. It's unacceptable.''

    Back in the summer, the Ravens spoke about their quest to win the AFC North and secure home-field advantage in the playoffs. At this point, Baltimore would have to make a run of historic proportions to reach the postseason.

    Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, only one team started 1-5 and made the playoffs: the 1970 Cincinnati Bengals, who finished 8-6. Since the schedule was expanded to 16 games, no team has reached the postseason after a 1-5 start, according to STATS.

    At this point, the Ravens aren't thinking about playoffs. They're merely focused on getting out of this unprecedented rut.

    ''We know what kind of team we're going to be. We have a vision of what it looks like,'' Harbaugh said. ''We haven't been able to get there yet. We think we're going to get there every week.''

    And yet, Baltimore keeps coming up short.

    ''It's frustrating, but at the same time we know we just need to get better,'' said Joe Flacco, who threw two costly interceptions Sunday. ''That's all we can do is put our head down and continue to try and get better. Just go out there and win a football game. We just haven't found a way to do that yet.''

    According to Harbaugh, it's not for lack of effort.

    ''We practice, we prepare, we plan, and we haven't seen the fruits of our labor yet,'' he said. ''We have to get that done. We will get it done. We can't say when.''

    Maybe it will next Monday night against the Arizona Cardinals. And it not then, well, Harbaugh insists the Ravens won't stop trying.

    ''We'll fight, man. We'll come out swinging,'' the coach said. ''We'll find a way to win, and we will turn it around. There's no doubt about it. It's going to happen, no matter how much some people doubt us.''
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    • #17
      Bye week offers breather for Lacy, other sore Packers
      October 19, 2015


      GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) A lack of carries for Eddie Lacy with the Green Bay Packers isn't necessarily solely tied to how the running back feels after he sprained his right ankle earlier this season.

      Yes, Lacy is playing hurt, coach Mike McCarthy said Monday, but most of rest of the team is, too.

      The upcoming bye week offers a much-needed break for Lacy and other sore Packers.

      ''He's beat up, this week will help him,'' McCarthy said, though adding, ''I don't see conditioning as an issue.''

      Lacy got just four carries for 3 yards in the 27-20 win on Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. James Starks, normally the backup, got the start and made quick impressions with a 5-yard touchdown off a shovel pass and 65-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

      Starks finished with 10 carries for 112 yards. Lacy said after the game he wasn't limited, though he thought he might have a reduced role.

      ''When Starks started off and he comes out with a big run right out of the gate, it's hard to shut that down,'' Lacy said Sunday. ''You want to keep going and get what you can get out of it, and he kept rolling.''

      The distribution in carries isn't tied to what happens in practice, McCarthy said. At the same time, the veteran Starks has long been a trusted backup in Green Bay, and coaches like the way he has been running.

      Starks offers more of a threat outside the tackles than the bruising Lacy.

      ''James Starks is an outstanding running back, so we want to be a one-two punch,'' McCarthy said.

      McCarthy has mentioned in the past how he has wanted to get Starks more touches.

      When healthy, Lacy has received the majority of carries since he arrived in Green Bay in 2013. But the third-year back left the 27-17 win over Seattle in Week 2 after spraining his right ankle, a type of injury that has also bothered Lacy in his previous two seasons.

      Lacy hasn't missed a game this year. He has played much of the time since the latest ankle injury with a heavy tape job around his right foot.

      ''At this point, I'm not really interested in running one of my running backs 20-25 times in a game, I don't think that's the best thing for us,'' McCarthy said.

      It's worth nothing that Lacy has tended to finish seasons strong. His physical style is suited for cold-weather football.

      The easygoing Lacy isn't voicing concern about his carries. The immediate focus is on the bye week.

      ''It's definitely 6-0, use this time to press the reset button, refocus, relax and come back and start all over again,'' Lacy said.

      NOTES:

      McCarthy said WR Ty Montgomery was feeling better after leaving the Chargers game with a sprained left ankle. ... WRs Davante Adams (ankle) and Randall Cobb (shoulder), and S Morgan Burnett (calf) are among key players who should benefit from the bye week. ... The victory over San Diego was McCarthy's 100th in his 10 seasons as head coach.
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      • #18
        Lions hope first win a step in right direction
        October 19, 2015


        ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) If the Detroit Lions are going to salvage this season, Calvin Johnson will probably have to be a big part of it.

        So in that respect, last weekend's victory was particularly encouraging.

        ''We've been asked this question on several occasions this year, last year and I answered it this year: Can he still run by people? Absolutely. Can he jump over the top of folks and make catches? You better believe it,'' coach Jim Caldwell said. ''Can he score touchdowns? All right, he can do all of those things.''

        Johnson caught six passes for 166 yards and a touchdown Sunday, and his 57-yard reception in overtime set up the winning field goal in Detroit's 37-34 victory over Chicago. It was the first time this season Johnson surpassed 100 yards receiving.

        Quarterback Matthew Stafford, who was benched during a loss the previous weekend, threw for 405 yards against the Bears.

        ''Stafford's been doing it his whole career,'' Johnson said after the game. ''Especially when we've seen situations where not only him, but we've got our backs up against the wall and come out firing. That's all he did (Sunday), kept his composure all week and didn't worry about what happened in the past.''

        On Monday, Caldwell seemed intent on moving on from this victory as quickly as the Lions (1-5) have tried to move on from their defeats. There was some bad news following the win over the Bears. Running back Zach Zenner is out with broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung.

        ''He is in the hospital, but things are improving for him,'' Caldwell said Monday. ''At some point in time, he'll be placed on injured reserve.''

        Zenner has 60 yards on 17 carries this season. He impressed during preseason and has received some playing time in a backfield that's been hurt by Joique Bell's injury problems and Ameer Abdullah's fumbling.

        Theo Riddick made the most of his opportunities Sunday, running for 28 yards on seven carries and catching three passes for 50 yards.

        On Sunday, the Lions managed 155 yards on 32 carries.

        ''It's not that we have to go out and rush for 700 yards. That's not the kind of team we are, we're not constructed that way,'' Caldwell said. ''But what we have to do is make certain that our run game is respected. ... Doesn't necessarily have anything to do with necessarily how many times running, even though I think we had 32 attempts in this particular game, which was good.''

        Stafford himself contributed to that total, showing more mobility than usual with six rushes for 37 yards.

        ''He wasn't hesitant,'' Caldwell said. ''There was a couple that he saw open up.''

        The playoffs still seem like a longshot for the Lions. Their 0-5 start may be too much to overcome. But if the season ended now, the wild cards in the NFC would be Atlanta (5-1) and Minnesota (3-2).

        The Vikings play at Detroit next weekend.

        ''We've got a tough (opponent) that has maybe one of the best runners in all of football and we better get started and get focused on him and that team,'' Caldwell said. ''They have an excellent quarterback and they're playing well.''

        In other words, the Chicago game is over and done with.

        ''One game does not a season make either way,'' Caldwell said. ''We still have work to do. Let's see where we are after next week.''
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        • #19
          Gruden avoids 'drastic changes' with Redskins at 'code red'
          October 19, 2015


          ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Even if Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden senses his team's season is on the verge of spiraling out of control, he is not giving any thought to replacing Kirk Cousins as his starting quarterback.

          The Redskins can't prevent Cousins from turning over the ball, can't hold a halftime lead or play well in the third quarter, can't keep their players healthy and, lately, can't win.

          Yet Gruden said Monday: ''I'm not looking to make any drastic changes right now.''

          After going 4-12 in Gruden's first season as an NFL head coach, Washington is 2-4 heading into next weekend against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-3), which he called ''a big, huge game for us.''

          On Sunday, when Cousins threw two more picks in a 34-20 loss at the New York Jets, Gruden referred to the upcoming game against the Bucs as ''critical'' and ''code red for us.''

          Asked to elaborate Monday, the coach said: ''We're getting backed into a corner right now. And everybody is taking their shots at us right now. And we can either come out swinging or we can take it. And I hope that we all come out swinging.''

          That would have to include Cousins, who has played two interception-free games this season - probably not coincidentally, Washington's two victories. In each of the four losses, the fourth-year quarterback has been picked off twice.

          ''I just feel like that right now, at this time, Kirk gives us the best chance to win, still,'' said Gruden, who elevated Cousins from Robert Griffin III's backup to starter toward the end of the preseason. ''I want to see him fight through this. That will be the making of a strong person, a strong football player - how they react to some tough times and how they improve. I'm excited to see him bounce back and have a big bounce-back game this week and coming weeks. We'll see how it goes.''

          Gruden defended Cousins by saying he is capable of making every throw required of an NFL quarterback and noting that other QBs throw interceptions, too.

          He also said other Redskins players have confidence in Cousins.

          In evaluating Cousins at a postgame news conference Sunday, Gruden mentioned that it was a ''little windy.''

          ''I talk too much,'' Gruden said Monday. ''But I'm not trying to make excuses for anybody. It wasn't good enough by anybody - not Kirk, not myself, not the offensive line, not the coaching staff. There's nobody in this locker room who played good enough to win a football game Sunday afternoon. I'm not making excuses for anybody. I'm not trying to baby anybody.''

          NOTES:

          Gruden said all of Washington's players who were injured Sunday are considered day to day: S Trenton Robinson (sprained ankle), RB Chris Thompson (bruised lower back), CB Bashaud Breeland (bruised knee), OT Ty Nsekehe (foot). ... WR DeSean Jackson's status for the Bucs game is still up in the air because last week he tweaked the left hamstring that has sidelined him since the season opener. ''You have to get that thing back to 100 percent before you go,'' Gruden said, ''otherwise, it will get worse.''
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          • #20
            Jaguars look to dial up defensive pressure after latest loss
            October 19, 2015

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            JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) After getting picked apart by Houston quarterback Brian Hoyer, the Jacksonville Jaguars are making a defensive change.

            How drastic a modification remains to be seen.

            But coach Gus Bradley said Monday he plans to use more five- and six-man pressures beginning with this week's game against Buffalo (3-3) in London. It might not seem like a huge difference, but a lack of defensive pressure has been Jacksonville's biggest problem this season.

            ''Pressures can do a couple of things,'' Bradley said. ''One, I think it can stimulate a defense. You can see it bring energy. At the beginning of the game, if you don't feel like your defense is playing with a lot of energy, bringing pressure can stimulate them, so there's a purpose for it. ... The whole intent is to try to affect the quarterback and force him to make bad decisions, so I think that's what you're looking at.''

            The Jaguars (1-5) have 12 sacks, including one in a 31-20 loss to the Texans on Sunday, and haven't been overly effective at pressuring quarterbacks.

            Bradley's defense is designed to generate pressure from the ''Leo'' position - the defensive end lined up on the weak side of the formation - on first and second downs, and get sacks on third down using blitzes and a ''green package'' that features the team's top rushers.

            The system managed 45 sacks last season, which ranked sixth in the NFL, and many of those came with four-man fronts. But the numbers have dropped sharply since, prompting Bradley to get more creative and gamble a little more.

            ''Maybe we throw in some extra ones,'' linebacker Dan Skuta said. ''Let's see what they come with. It'll be exciting to see what they come up with in the next couple of days.''

            Injuries are a big part of the problem. Jacksonville drafted Florida standout Dante Fowler Jr. with the third overall pick, but he injured his left knee in the first hour of a rookie minicamp and is out for the season.

            Former second-round draft pick Andre Branch was expected to slide into the starting role following Fowler's injury, but Branch sprained a ligament in his left knee in the preseason and missed the first three games of the regular season. He played better in his third game back Sunday, but he's still not where the Jaguars need him to be.

            So Jacksonville has been trying to get by with 12-year veteran Chris Clemons.

            Clemons has six tackles and a sack.

            ''That's how we're built,'' Bradley said. ''So we need it from the Leo. If we're not getting everything that we need, then we've got to look at bringing pressure and taking a guy out of coverage.''

            The Jaguars believe things should improve as Branch and disruptive defensive tackle Sen'Derrick Marks get healthier. Marks, who had a career-high 8 1/2 sacks last season, made his season debut against the Texans. He had one tackle in 21 snaps.

            Hoyer completed 24 of 36 passes for 293 yards and three touchdowns against Jacksonville, which also has been dismantled by Cam Newton and Tom Brady this season. It's one thing to watch Newton and Brady do that, but seeing Hoyer do it almost forced the Jags to make the change. A fourth consecutive loss surely factors into the decision, too.

            ''Pressure doesn't necessarily mean more sacks,'' Bradley said. ''Pressure could lead to poor decisions, but it can also lead to big plays. I think you've got to look at the team you're facing, how much it can affect them.''
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            • #21
              Dolphins' challenge is to avoid a letdown, new coach says
              October 19, 2015


              DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins interim coach Dan Campbell says the team he took over was a sleeping giant, and now that his players have been roused, he offers them two words of warning.

              ''No naps,'' he said.

              Campbell's energy and optimism dramatically transformed the Dolphins in his debut as a head coach. With the Houston Texans next, followed by three consecutive road games, the question is whether the Dolphins (2-3) can sustain the turnaround.

              Inconsistency was a problem under Campbell's predecessor, Joe Philbin.

              ''The challenge now is for these guys to not start patting themselves on the back,'' Campbell said Monday. ''We've been notorious for that around here. We get a big win, and then a lull the next week.''

              Campbell knows all about Miami's 8-8 record each of the past two seasons - he was Philbin's tight ends coach. The new head coach received a game ball from team owner Stephen Ross after the Dolphins won Sunday at Tennessee 38-10 to break the three-game losing streak that led to Philbin's firing.

              ''Coach, this is the first of many - 11 more this year,'' Ross said. ''The sleeping giants have awoken.''

              There's that phrase again. For Campbell, it's a combination of hyperbole and his belief that the Dolphins have that much talent.

              ''I'm that high on what we have here,'' he said. ''We have the right balance of impact players and lunch-pail workers. ...

              ''The energy and the speed at which we played Sunday is what I was hoping we could get. I knew if we did that, we would be all right. We played faster. It came from a belief. Those guys were able to hope again. After that win, now you can start to believe.''

              Campbell's players do.

              ''I don't think there is going to be a lull this time,'' left tackle Branden Albert said. ''Guys are going to prepare to keep winning.''

              That won't be easy, however, with the Dolphins coming to the end of the easy part of their schedule. They've never beaten the Texans, and next week they play at undefeated New England. They're at home only twice until Dec. 6.

              In addition, the history for interim coaches isn't favorable. There have been 25 other midseason coaching changes in the NFL since 2000, and only four times did the interim coach win his first two games, according to STATS.

              Even with the blowout win at Nashville, the Dolphins remain last in the AFC East and last in the conference in points. But they were widely seen as underachievers in the first month of the season, and their first game under Campbell reinforced that notion.

              The former NFL tight end switched to more physical practices that seemed to have the spillover effect he sought, with Miami punishing the Titans up front.

              ''I wasn't surprised,'' defensive tackle Earl Mitchell said. ''There was so much intensity during the week that coach Campbell has implemented. A lot of guys were energized and really excited.''

              Four-time Pro Bowl end Cameron Wake had four sacks in the first half after totaling none in the first four games. The offensive line dominated as it rarely did under Philbin, and Lamar Miller rushed for 113 yards to nearly double his season total.

              The coach's creative twists worked. Jarvis Landry ran for a touchdown on an end-around, and the 310-pound Mitchell blocked well taking six snaps at fullback.

              Lineup changes paid off, too, especially a switch to second-year pro Billy Turner at right guard. The new coach was even correct on his first replay challenge.

              After the game, Campbell said, he was spent.

              ''When I got back to the bus,'' he said, ''I was blown out completely.''

              The new coach had earned a nap.
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              • #22
                49ers look to build momentum in short week after second win
                October 19, 2015


                SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Colin Kaepernick, dressed in a rare postgame suit with a green tie and sporting spectacles, strolled through Levi's Stadium with a little more spring in his step.

                And, if you ask his teammates, he is having fun and smiling each day.

                Winning can do that for you, and Kaepernick had been especially beat down in recent weeks as the San Francisco 49ers endured an embarrassing four-game losing streak.

                He is facing less scrutiny after going two games without an interception after throwing five picks over the previous two.

                ''People can talk all they want. That doesn't affect how I go about my business,'' Kaepernick said.

                Now, the Niners believe they can play themselves right back into the NFC West race, as crazy as that might sound with one victory - Sunday's 25-20 home win against the Baltimore Ravens - on the heels of that skid.

                With rival Seattle coming to town in a matter of days, and both teams sitting at 2-4, there is a chance for the Niners to change their fortunes in the division if they can get on a little roll.

                ''You understand what's at stake. The more you win the better position you're going to be in,'' wide receiver Torrey Smith said. ''We just need to try to figure out a way to win the next game. We can't really look too far ahead. We aren't in any position to even think about doing that with our record.''

                While San Francisco has yet to beat a winning team, Sunday's victory over the Ravens (1-5) for the team's first win since Week 1 still did plenty for this group.

                Kaepernick went 16 of 27 for 340 yards and threw a 76-yard touchdown pass to Smith, who had three receptions for 96 yards while Anquan Boldin made five catches for 102 yards.

                ''The one thing I have thought about these guys is that they've shown up for work every week and locked their jaw and gone to work,'' coach Jim Tomsula said Monday.

                Seattle has won five of the last six against San Francisco, including playoffs.

                Regardless of records, there's always a little more on the line when the 49ers and Seahawks play.

                ''Everybody gets a little anxious for this game,'' said cornerback Kenneth Acker, who was wide open without a receiver in sight when he made an interception in the third quarter Sunday against Joe Flacco and returned it 45 yards.

                Everybody wants to make sure San Francisco takes another step forward.

                ''Anything positive we can get we got to keep it going right now,'' Smith said. ''We can't really spend too much time being happy about this because we have a tough defense coming here on Thursday so we have to get our mind right for that.''

                The 49ers received a one-game roster exemption for wideout Jerome Simpson, who is returning to practice this week after serving his six-game suspension for violations of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. San Francisco would have to clear room on the 53-man roster for Simpson if it decides to play him right away this week.

                Tomsula said there is concern linebacker NaVorro Bowman is playing too much on his surgically repaired left knee, injured against the Seahawks in the NFC title game nearly two years ago. It sidelined Bowman for all of 2014.

                He played all 77 snaps Sunday.

                ''I realize they're high. That's something I look at on every player,'' Tomsula said. ''We've got to get them down. We've got to get some of those reps down on him.''

                Notes:

                Boldin had a defender land on his leg and was being checked. ... Tomsula said he's ''very optimistic'' RB Reggie Bush will play Thursday night after missing his third game Sunday because of a lingering left calf injury sustained in the season opener. ... RB Carlos Hyde is still dealing with a tender foot that Tomsula said is bruised and requires an orth
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                • #23
                  WR Diggs emerges as threat for Vikings
                  October 19, 2015


                  EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) On the biggest play of the game, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater dropped back to pass in the fourth quarter, the Kansas City Chiefs pass rush breathing down his neck on a third-and-15.

                  Bridgewater moved in the pocket to buy some time, keeping his head downfield in hopes that someone could get open. As he let the throw go, it sailed not toward Mike Wallace, the big-money veteran receiver acquired from Miami in the offseason.

                  It didn't go toward Cordarrelle Patterson, the first-round pick of three years ago who hasn't been able to break into the regular receiving rotation.

                  And it didn't go to Kyle Rudolph, the talented tight end who signed a lucrative contract extension last year.

                  It went straight toward Stephon Diggs, a rookie drafted in the fifth round who struggled with injuries at Maryland and has played in two games in his NFL career. Diggs was the one who found the hole in the defense, came back toward Bridgewater and made the catch for a 30-yard gain.

                  The play of the day set up a field goal and helped stave off some of the momentum the Chiefs were building, allowing the Vikings (3-2) to hold on for a much-needed 16-10 victory.

                  Wallace has been telling anyone who will listen that Diggs reminds him of Antonio Brown, Wallace's former teammate with the Steelers and a sixth-round pick who has blossomed into one of the best receivers in the league. After Diggs' seven-catch, 129-yard day against the Chiefs, maybe some of those skeptics will start to take him seriously.

                  ''He's a game changer, to me,'' Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said. ''He's a talented young guy. He plays extremely hard, and you're going to get his best effort.''

                  Diggs got his chance before the bye when Charles Johnson missed the Denver game with a rib injury. His first career game included six catches for 87 yards and quickly earned him Bridgewater's trust.

                  ''I mean we all knew he could ball the whole time,'' Wallace said. ''It was never a question of that, it was just a matter of opportunity. Every time I do an interview I say I think we have guys that can play on any roster in the NFL. So I think he's a great player. Humble kid, and he's going to keep working, I know it.''

                  While Patterson is a bigger, stronger prospect, he played only one season at Tennessee before entering the draft and has had difficulty mastering the nuances of route-running and the coverage reading demanded of receivers. That has left him relegated to kick returns and the spot duty on a run play here or there.

                  Diggs was tutored by former NFL standout Keenan McCardell at Maryland, and he has shown a precision rare for rookie receivers. Nineteen of them were drafted ahead of Diggs in May, but despite playing in just two games this season, he is third among all rookies in yards receiving and first in yards per reception (16.6).

                  ''He's one of the (most) polished receivers I've ever seen come in as a rookie,'' Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn said.

                  All of Diggs' teammates point to his work ethic in practice as the main reason for his quick ascension.

                  ''I love the fire that he has,'' Peterson said. ''Walk-through? It's not a walk-through for him. He's out there sweating, and it goes to show when he gets out here and he plays.''

                  ''It's a walk-through and he's going out there like it's a real practice,'' Munnerlyn said. ''We're like, `Man slow it down a little bit.' He's a young guy eager to be great. That's the thing with him. He wants it so bad. That's what makes him special.''

                  While most of his teammates take it easy in those Saturday morning jogging sessions, Diggs works up a sweat because he is ''not really good at going through walk-throughs. I have to go at a good pace because how you practice that's how you play.''

                  ''I work really hard. Walk-throughs, I take everything seriously,'' Diggs said. ''I take my craft seriously
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                  • #24
                    NFL RATED GAMES: (as of 10/19/15 )

                    MONDAY'S RESULTS: ( 10/19/15 )


                    *****......................... 0 - 0 - 0
                    DOUBLE PLAYS.............2- 0 - 0
                    TRIPLE PLAY.................0 - 0 - 0
                    BLOW OUT....................0 - 0
                    GOM.............................0 - 0
                    TOM..............................0 - 0

                    OVER ALL RATED PLAYS

                    *****.......................................... 13 - 12 - 2
                    double play...................................29 - 20 - 2
                    triple play......................................15 - 13 - 1
                    blow out........................................4 - 2
                    gom..............................................1 - 0
                    goy.............................................. 0 - 0
                    tom..............................................1 - 0
                    totals........................................... 24 - 11 - 2 ( TOTALS INCLUDED IN RATED PLAYS )

                    THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

                    ******.....................................2 - 0 - 1
                    DOUBLE PLAY............................1 - 3 - 1
                    TRIPLE PLAY..............................2 - 1 - 1
                    BLOW OUT.................................0 - 0
                    THURSDAY NIGHT GOM..............0 - 0
                    THURS. NIGHT GOY....................0 - 0

                    SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL:

                    SINGLE PLAY........................... 3 - 2
                    DOUBLE PLAY.......................... 4 - 1
                    TRIPLE PLAY............................ 1 - 2
                    BLOW OUT............................... 0 - 0
                    SUNDAY NIGHT GOM...............
                    SUNDAY NIGHT GOY...............

                    MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

                    ******......................................1 - 0
                    DOUBLE PLAY...........................4 - 1
                    TRIPLE PLAY.............................2 - 2
                    BLOW OUT................................0 - 0
                    MONDAY NIGHT GOM...............0 - 0
                    MONDAY NIGHT GOY................0 - 0


                    GOING INTO THURSDAY'S FOOTBALL GAMES: 10/22/15
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                    • #25
                      Tech Trends - Week 7

                      THURSDAY, OCT. 22

                      NFL Matchups NFL Matchups


                      SEATTLE at SAN FRANCISCO (CBS/NFL Network, 8:30 p.m. ET)

                      Ugh! Seahawks have now won 5 of 6 SU and are 6-0-1 vs. line against Niners since QB Wilson arrived. The last 4 reg.-season meetings have all also been "under" easily. Seahawks, however, have dropped three SU/ATS on road TY, though Niners just 3-7 vs. spread since last season at Levi's, SF also "under" 8-1 last 10 at Santa Clara.

                      Tech Edge: "Under" and Seahawks, based on "totals" and team trends.
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                      • #26
                        SUNDAY, OCT. 25

                        BUFFALO vs. JACKSONVILLE from London (YAHOO, 9:30 a.m. ET)
                        Jags are 0-2 SU and vs. line in their London games the past two years. Gus Bradley 13-22-1 vs. spread since 2013. Rexy "under" 9-4 last 13 since late 2014 (Jets and Bills).

                        Tech Edge: Slight to Bills and "under," based on team and "totals" trends.


                        CLEVELAND at ST. LOUIS (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
                        Brownies now 7-2-1 as road dog for Pettine since last season. They're also "over" a stunning 5-0 to begin 2015!

                        Tech Edge: "Over" and Browns, based on "totals" and team trends.


                        PITTSBURGH at KANSAS CITY (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
                        Chiefs have lost and failed to cover five straight since opener vs. Houston. Andy Reid also 4-2 "over" this season, though Chiefs were "under" 15-7 last 22 at Arrowhead entering this season. Steel now 4-0-1 vs. line last five away.

                        Tech Edge: Steelers and slight to "over," based on team and "totals" trends.


                        HOUSTON at MIAMI (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
                        Dolphins 9-17 last 26 as chalk, 2-8 last 10 as Sun Life Stadium chalk. Texans "over" 5-1-1 last seven.

                        Tech Edge: slight to Texans and "over," based on team and "totals" trends.


                        N.Y. JETS at NEW ENGLAND (CBS, 1:00 p.m. ET)
                        Jets have covered last four and five of last six vs. Belichick. Pats "over" 57-28 last 85 reg.-season games. "Overs" 9-2 last 11 in series.

                        Tech Edge: Jets and "over," based on team and "totals" trends.


                        MINNESOTA at DETROIT (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
                        Lions now 2-7 vs. spread last eight reg.-season games dating to late 2014. Lions also "under" 17-8 last 25 reg.-season games since late 2013. Last three "under" vs. Vikes. Zimmer "under" 13-7-1 since 2014 for Vikes. Minny also 5-2 vs. line last seven away.

                        Tech Edge: "Under" and Vikings, based on "totals" and team trends.


                        ATLANTA at TENNESSEE (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
                        Titans were 1-12-1 vs. spread at home entering 2015, now improved slightly to 3-13-1 last 17 as host. Falcs no covers last two after covers in first four TY. Atlanta "under" 3-7 last 10 since late LY.

                        Tech Edge: slight to Falcons, based on recent trends.


                        TAMPA BAY at WASHINGTON (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
                        Skins "under" 10-6 last 16 for Jay Gruden. Skins have also won and covered last two at FedEx Field after 3-10 spread mark previous 13 at home. Skins 3-6 last nine as chalk. Lovie "under" 11-4 last 15 (though "over" 3-2 TY).

                        Tech Edge: "Under" and slight to Skins, based on "totals" and team trends.


                        NEW ORLEANS at INDIANAPOLIS (FOX, 1:00 p.m. ET)
                        Saints have now covered three of last four TY after very slow start. Also "over" 15-8 last 23 reg.-season games. Saints 2-5-1 last 8 as road dog. Colts were a solid spread performer 29-17-2 vs. line in reg season previous three years. Note Saints ran up 62-7 score on Peyton Manning-less Colts in last meeting in 2011.

                        Tech Edge: Colts, based on team trends.


                        OAKLAND at SAN DIEGO (CBS, 4:05 p.m. ET)
                        Bolts on 4-13 spread skid since early 2014. SD 1-7 vs. spread last 8 at Qualcomm. Raiders have covered 4 of last 5 meetings. Raiders also "over" 6-2 last 8 since late 2014.

                        Tech Edge: Raiders, based on series and team trends.


                        DALLAS at N.Y. GIANTS (FOX, 4:25 p.m. ET)
                        Cowboys no wins or covers last three TY and now 1-4 vs. line in 2015. Giants look to avenge opening-night loss in Arlington. Last six "over" in series.

                        Tech Edge: "Over" and Giants, based on "totals" and team trends.


                        PHILADELPHIA at CAROLINA (NBC, 8:30 p.m. ET)
                        Panthers "under" 7-3-1 last 11 at home, Birds "under" first three away TY and "under' 5-1 to start 2015.

                        Tech Edge: "Under," based on "totals" trends.
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                        • #27
                          Seahawks' Jackson uninjured in car crash
                          October 20, 2015


                          RENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks running back Fred Jackson was uninjured when his car crashed outside the team's facility on Tuesday.

                          The Renton Police Department said shortly before 5 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, Jackson lost control of his 2016 Chevrolet Corvette as he drove down Seahawks Way. The crash happened about 48 hours before the Seahawks face the San Francisco 49ers in a Thursday night game.

                          Jackson's vehicle sustained moderate front end damage. Jackson remained on scene until officers arrived and was cooperative. He was then taken by team personnel back to the facility and did not report any injuries.

                          Photos of Jackson's car with New York license plates were seen on social media. A stop sign and street signs were knocked over in the wreck. The accident happened at the end of a long straight road with a slight bend at the end that leads from the Seahawks facility to Lake Washington Blvd. The stop sign knocked over was in front of a ''Welcome to Renton'' sign that includes the Seahawks logo.

                          Early reports indicated Jackson may have been racing with a teammate and that's what caused the accident, but Renton police say those reports are false and there was no indication that Jackson was racing.

                          Jackson tweeted thanks to those who expressed concern later Tuesday night and wrote he simply lost control and wasn't racing.

                          ''My teammates, including Marshawn (Lynch), stopped 2 check on me,'' Jackson wrote.

                          Jackson signed with Seattle right before the start of the regular season after being a surprise cut by the Buffalo Bills. The move to Seattle reunited Jackson with Lynch, a teammate with the Bills.

                          Jackson has been used sparingly and mostly as a third-down running back with the Seahawks. He suffered a high-ankle sprain in a Monday night game against Detroit but played six days later against Cincinnati.

                          Jackson has 10 carries for 52 yards and 12 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown in Seattle's first six games.
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                          • #28
                            Steelers QB Jones likely to start Sunday
                            October 20, 2015

                            PITTSBURGH (AP) Landry Jones had his first regular-season NFL action last week.

                            Now, it looks as if he will make his first start this week.

                            Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that his team will prepare for Sunday's game against the Chiefs at Kansas City as if Jones will be the starting quarterback.

                            Starter Ben Roethlisberger has been out since spraining the medical collateral ligament in his left knee Sept. 27 in a win over the Rams at St. Louis.

                            Backup Mike Vick suffered a strained right hamstring in last Sunday's 25-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

                            ''I think it's prudent and appropriate right now to operate under the assumption that Landry is our quarterback this week,'' Tomlin said. ''He is the guy that's healthy.''

                            Jones had been the third-string quarterback since being drafted in the fourth round in 2013. He played well against the Cardinals, completing 8 of 12 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns.

                            ''We were not shocked by his performance, but we were pleased by it,'' Tomlin said.

                            The Steelers (4-2) have gone 2-1 without Roethlisberger. However, Vick has struggled, completing 40 of 66 passes for 371 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.

                            Offensive coordinator Todd Haley called more low-risk plays for Vick, who signed as a free agent at the end of the preseason when backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski was placed on injured reserve with a hand injury.

                            The Steelers, though, will likely open up the offense more if Jones starts. He had extensive action in the preseason as played five games rather than the normal four because of the Steelers appearance in the Hall of Fame game.

                            ''He took advantage of those reps, like we all talked about during the course of the preseason, but regular season is different from the preseason,'' Tomlin said.

                            ''It's not what you know, it's about what you're capable of executing. Knowledge as a third quarterback with a clipboard, or in a classroom setting is one thing, and playing in a hostile situation is another. I give him credit for rising up.''

                            While injuries have left Jones as the only healthy quarterback on the roster, Tomlin said the Steelers have not worked out any free agents. They could promote rookie wide receiver Tyler Murphy from the practice squad as he played quarterback at Boston College.

                            Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown voiced his displeasure last week about not getting as many targets since Vick replaced Roethlisberger. Though Brown caught just three passes for 24 yards against the Cardinals, he was pleased with how Jones handled the offense.

                            ''He was a leader in the huddle,'' Brown said. ''He was really positive all day. He was a commander, calling out blitzes, becoming aware of some things. He showed amazing growth, amazing poise and it was fun to be a part of.''

                            NOTES:

                            C Maurkice Pouncey has not had a second surgery on his broken left fibula, Tomlin said. Pouncey was placed on the injured reserve/designated to return list after being injured in a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. There were multiple reports last week that Pouncey had developed a complication from the initial surgery and would require another operation. ... LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) is expected to return against the Chiefs after sitting out the past four games. ... Tomlin is hopeful DE Stephon Tuitt can play after leaving Sunday's game with a sprained right knee.
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                            • #29
                              NFL's unbeaten face big upcoming tests
                              October 20, 2015


                              ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The knock on both the Packers and Broncos, 6-0 teams with byes this weekend before their showdown in Denver on Nov. 1, is that they've fattened up on the league's bottom-feeders.

                              That argument could be made about any of the NFL's five unbeaten teams, really - and that's about to change over the next two weeks.

                              The league's two 5-0 teams, Carolina and New England, have big tests this weekend. The Panthers host the Eagles (3-3), who are tied atop the NFC East after their big win over the Giants, and the Patriots host the New York Jets (4-1).

                              The league's trio of 6-0 teams all have this weekend off and will take unbeaten records into November. The Bengals visit Pittsburgh (4-2) on Nov. 1 before the Packers and Broncos meet on Sunday Night Football.

                              ''It's a huge game,'' Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said. ''People keep thinking that our team is just a fluke and we haven't played anybody. It's a good game to kind of see where we're at.''

                              And show everyone else, added Denver linebacker Von Miller.

                              ''I still don't think that we're getting all the love that we should get,'' Miller said, even though Denver's No. 1-ranked defense has collected 26 sacks and 18 takeaways. ''We play Green Bay, Sunday Night Football, we'll be able to prove our point.''

                              The Fab Five all have skeptics to win over, apparently.

                              The combined records of all five unbeaten teams' opponents are below .500 and only the Patriots and Broncos have beaten a team with a winning record.

                              The Patriots beat the Steelers in the season opener and two other opponents, the Bills and Colts, are right at .500. Overall, New England's opponents are a respectable 13-16.

                              That's by far the best mark by opponents for any of the five teams who have yet to lose.

                              The Broncos beat Minnesota (3-2) but also count three of the league's 1-5 teams among their victims, and their opponents are 10-24 overall.

                              The Packers' opponents are 11-24 and none of them have won more than twice. Neither have Carolina's, whose opponents are a combined 9-20, although you can put their last-minute win at Seattle (2-4) last week in the impressive category no matter the Seahawks' record.

                              Cincinnati's opponents are 11-24, with Buffalo (3-3) the only team not currently under .500.

                              So, yes, they've all fattened up a little on the also-rans. But that's the nature of the NFL.

                              Before losing Dez Bryant and Tony Romo to injury, Dallas sure didn't have the look of a sub-.500 team heading into Week 7. Neither did the Ravens before losing Terrell Suggs or the Seahawks before misplacing their mojo.

                              And Denver's first three games were against the Ravens, Chiefs and Lions, a trio that averaged 10 wins last year and didn't look like they'd be a combined 3-15 at this point.

                              Still, the Broncos are getting the most scrutiny of the unbeaten clubs even though they're the first team since Indianapolis in 2009 to win four road games in the first six weeks of a season, they own the league's best defense and the game's best kicker in Brandon McManus.

                              It's their offense that has so many so skeptical.

                              Peyton Manning leads the league with 10 interceptions and presided over an injury-riddled unit that went 25 drives without sniffing the end zone before he hit Emmanuel Sanders in stride for a 75-yard touchdown at Cleveland on Sunday.

                              ''Whatever stats people are looking for, we've got a great stat and that's 6-0,'' Denver left tackle Ryan Harris said before thinking of another number: ''And No. 1 in the division.''

                              The Broncos' lead in the AFC West is an astonishing 3 1-2 games, but they understand the skepticism and even the anger from fans and fantasy owners who are kicking themselves for drafting so many Broncos who are underachieving.

                              ''That's just the world we live in,'' Miller said. ''If we were scoring 45 points on offense and had the No. 1 defense and B-Mac was missing every field goal, they'd be like, `OK, we got to get the kicker straight or we're not going to win.' It's always going to be something. So, I'm glad it's something and we're 6-0.''
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                              • #30
                                NFL ATS

                                NFL > (463) ATLANTA@ (464) TENNESSEE | 2015-10-25 13:00:00 - 2015-10-25 13:00:00
                                Play AGAINST TENNESSEE against the spread when playing with 6 or less days rest
                                The record is 2 Wins and 12 Losses for the last two seasons (-11.2 units)

                                NFL > (469) OAKLAND@ (470) SAN DIEGO | 2015-10-25 16:05:00 - 2015-10-25 16:05:00
                                Play AGAINST OAKLAND against the spread when playing against a team with a losing record
                                The record is 33 Wins and 72 Losses for the since 1992 (-46.2 units)
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