Panthers quarterback Cam Newton finished 468 votes behind Patriots QB Tom Brady in the overall Pro Bowl fan voting. The Panthers finished with 21 players ranked in the top 10 at their position and 10 ranked first at their position.
Steelers' Heath Miller isn't biting when asked if a good tight end can be an advantage against Denver's defense. "I'm not salivating over that, so to speak," he said. "You have to earn everything against them."
Colts QB Matt Hasselbeck is NOT guaranteed to play Sunday against Houston. He said heavy breathing is his biggest challenge
Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery did not practice on Thursday because of an illness. Jeffery was also limited on Wednesday due to of a calf injury. Jeffery has battled injuries much of the year, but still has 797 receiving yards in only eight games
For Broncos Thursday, team went indoors for practice. Quarterback Peyton Manning once again throwing in drills and running back C.J. Anderson was participating in practice. Anderson had been held out of Wednesday's practice.
Dolphins leading WR Jarvis Landry (knee) did not practice today. However, he spoke in the locker room and is expected to play Sunday against the Chargers.
Titans defensive coordinator Ray Horton says missing Derrick Morgan and Jason McCourty are biggest reasons for defensive backslide. Mantra this week is. "Make my play."
Congratulations to Bears left guard Matt Slauson, the 2015 Good Guy award winner as voted on by the Chicago chapter of the Professional Football Writers of America. Slauson is a class act with the media.
Mike Mularkey said RB Bishop Sankey will be involved in some groupings for Patriots game. And WR Kendall Wright ran again, they hope he can take some reps Friday.
Rams and Bucs set for kickoff tonight at 8:25 ET. Teams wearing their "color rush" uniforms. The field also got the color rush treatment for what could be the Rams' last home game in St. Louis.
The Rams finally made it official, placing defensive end Robert Quinn on injured reserve with a back injury that will require surgery. Coach Jeff Fisher said that move was coming more than a week ago but team didn’t hurry to make the move. Rams promoted defensive tackle Doug Worthington to the active roster in Quinn’s place.
[h=1]Rams want Jeff Fisher back for 2016
[/h]League sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter the Rams don't plan on firing the head coach and would like him to return in 2016, the final year of his five-year contract. Fisher is 25-35-1 with St. Louis entering tonight's game against the Bucs.
[/h]League sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter the Rams don't plan on firing the head coach and would like him to return in 2016, the final year of his five-year contract. Fisher is 25-35-1 with St. Louis entering tonight's game against the Bucs.
RAMS INACTIVES: QB Sean Mannion, CB Eric Patterson, DT Louis Trinca-Pasat, DE Matt Longacre, OL Andrew Donnal, OL Brian Folkerts, OT Isaiah Battle.
BUCS INACTIVES: QB Ryan Griffin, LB Bruce Carter, TE Brandon Myers, WR Vincent Jackson, DE George Johnson, DT Akeem Spence.
Fan signs for the Rams home finale
These color rush unis = ��
[h=1]Rookies take center stage tonight
[/h]Todd Gurley needs 25 rushing yards to reach 1,000 this season while Jameis Winston already has more than 3,000 passing yards. The only pair of rookies taken in the top 10 to have 3,000 yards passing & 1,000 yards rushing in their rookie seasons is Peyton Manning & Fred Taylor in 1998 (via Elias).
[/h]Todd Gurley needs 25 rushing yards to reach 1,000 this season while Jameis Winston already has more than 3,000 passing yards. The only pair of rookies taken in the top 10 to have 3,000 yards passing & 1,000 yards rushing in their rookie seasons is Peyton Manning & Fred Taylor in 1998 (via Elias).
LG Alex Boone (right knee), WR Torrey Smith (back) and ILB Michael Wilhoite (left ankle) all sat out practice again Thursday for the 49ers. TE Vance McDonald (concussion) practiced fully.
