Published on: 21st December, 2010
Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez added another NFL record to his Hall of Fame resume Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Gonzalez’s four catches Sunday gave him 62 for the season, making 2010 his 12th consecutive season with 60-plus receptions, an NFL record not only for tight ends, but for all ...Published on: 21st December, 2010
The Carolina Panthers' running game is showing signs of life. Jonathan Stewart tallied a season-high 137 yards on 27 carries in the Panthers’ Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Stewart now has nine career 100-yard games and has reached the mark in back-to-back contests. He is now third all-time in franchise history ...Published on: 16th December, 2010
In light of linebacker Geno Hayes’ weekend arrest, the team’s third arrest in as many months, quarterback Josh Freeman told the media Wednesday that team leaders are emphasizing off-the-field behavior. And they’re taking the heat off head coach Raheem Morris in the process. Whispers of Morris’ lack of discipline and professionalism have ...Published on: 10th December, 2010
After a 2-0 start, the New Orleans Saints and quarterback Drew Brees hit an abnormally mediocre stretch in 2010—a stretch in which they were 2-3 with losses to the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns. Some blamed injuries to Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas, among others. Many blamed the Super Bowl hangover. Others ...Published on: 10th December, 2010
With time winding down in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ divisional clash with the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13, quarterback Josh Freeman was driving his team down the field in search of yet another fourth-quarter comeback for the young emerging star. Just inside two minutes, the drive stalled, as Falcons cornerback Brent ...Published on: 10th December, 2010
The Atlanta Falcons may be atop the NFC at 10-2, but some key players have battled injury recently. Wide receiver Roddy White (knee), defensive end John Abraham (groin) and tight end Tony Gonzalez (ankle) were all held out of Wednesday’s practice. However, they all returned Thursday to participate fully. Defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux ...Published on: 8th December, 2010
The 10-2 Atlanta Falcons top the ESPN.com power rankings once again, just ahead of the 10-2 New England Patriots. It is their fourth straight week in the top spot. The Falcons still hold a one-game division lead over the New Orleans Saints and boast the best record in the NFC. With two ...Published on: 8th December, 2010
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount and New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory are among the finalists for the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 13. Blount ran for 103 yards with a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 28-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, while Ivory rolled for 117 ...Published on: 18th November, 2010
Carolina Panthers' running back DeAngelo Williams was placed on injured reserve this week, as he is still ailing from a sprained foot that caused him to miss the last three games. His future with the Panthers is now in jeopardy. Williams will be a free agent in 2011, and to this point, ...Published on: 11th November, 2010
Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox said Wednesday rookie Jimmy Clausen will get the start at quarterback when the team travels to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers Sunday. With Matt Moore on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, it was between Clausen and Tony Pike, who posted similar ...