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Rams Shock No-Romo 'Boys

(Newser) - The St. Louis Rams shocked a leaderless Dallas Cowboys today, as the Green Bay Packers deflated the Indianapolis Colts and the Oakland Raiders came back to life:
  • Even at an away game, Cowboys fans cheered for injured Tony Romo—but got 40-year-old Brad Johnson, who tossed three interceptions in a
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NFL's Newest Treat: Trick Plays

Dolphins' 'Wildcat' formation not only way offenses trying to fool defenses this season

(Newser) - Sunday’s four-touchdown performance from Miami running back Ronnie Brown may signal the year of the trick play in the NFL, USA Today reports. The Dolphins’ “Wildcat” formation, in which the running back takes a direct snap, seems likely to catch on. “This is a copycat league,”... More »

Pats Top Jets 19-10 Without Brady at Helm

Manning sparks Colts rally; Giants win 12th straight road game

(Newser) - Matt Cassel stepped in to lead the Tom Bradyless New England Patriots today, as Peyton Manning sparked a late Indianapolis Colts rally and Eli Manning showed why the New York Giants are champs:
  • Tom who? In his first start since high school, Matt Cassel led the Patriots to a 19-10
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Cowboys NFL's Richest at $1.6B

Average team worth over $1B

(Newser) - The NFL is the richest pro sports league in the world, with the average value of each franchise topping $1 billion, reports Bloomberg. The combined value of the league jumped 7% from last year and has more than tripled since Forbes began ranking the teams 10 years ago. The jump... More »

Top NFL Training Camp Issues, Non-Favre Edition

Jets, Bears among teams facing personnel issues; pressure on Raiders' Kiffin to win

(Newser) - The NFL is in the midst of a turbulent off-season, even if you ignore the Brett Favre and Chad Johnson sagas. ESPN’s John Clayton breaks down the other top distractions as training camp nears:
  • With NFL Europe gone but the 80-man roster still in place, teams will have trouble
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Chicago Bear Charged With Drunken Boating

Benson says he was sober, and cops maced him unnecessarily

(Newser) - Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was booked in Austin, Texas on Saturday night for boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest, the Chicago Tribune reports. The former Texas Longhorn denies all charges and alleges that police acted improperly in macing him without provocation. Bears coach Lovie Smith said he was... More »

Hester, Bears Knock Playoff Halo Off Saints

Atlanta outscores Seattle's 2nd string, Browns best San Fran

(Newser) - Chicago played spoiler for the second straight week, this time out-hustling New Orleans 33-25 despite gaining only 275 yards to the Saints' 413. The Bears' Devin Hester scored a record sixth kick return touchdown on the season and tacked on a TD reception in the win. Saints quarterback Drew Brees... More »

Green Bay Gets Iced in Chicago

Elsewhere, Lions break 6-game losing skid and Eagles damage Saints' run at the playoffs

(Newser) - The host Chicago Bears hardly looked eliminated from the playoffs as they whipped Green Bay today, 35-7. The Packers entered the game fighting for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, but left with no shot at that after giving up two interceptions and two blocked punts, reports the Chicago Tribune. The... More »

Vikings Burst Past Bears

Minnesota secures 20-13 win and potential playoff spot

(Newser) - The Vikings came back from 10 behind last night to lock up a 20-13 triumph over the Bears and tally their fifth consecutive victory. This improbable streak for Minnesota, nearly marred by quarterback Tavaris Jackson's four turnovers, places them in contention for the NFC wild-card slot. Adrian Peterson's resurgence in... More »

'Skins Win Costly for Both Teams

Both QBs go down as Chicago lets Washington break streak 24-16

(Newser) - The loss was complete for the Bears last night, and the victory somewhat hollow for the Redskins, as the 24-16 game saw the injury—and potential season-long sidelining—of starting quarterbacks Jason Campbell and Rex Grossman. Both players were felled by hits to the knee in the first half of... More »

Eli Rallies Giants Over Bears

Struggling QB overcomes three turnovers to improve playoff chances

(Newser) - Eli Manning pulled his team out of a hole he helped dig, leading the Giants on two long fourth-quarter drives to dig out of a 9-point deficit, then watching his defense close out a 21-16 victory over Chicago. Manning had three turnovers despite a more conservative offense that saw more... More »

Chicago Keeps Hope Alive

Hester (two return TDs), Gould key Bears comeback in 37-34 OT win

(Newser) - In what may have been a season-saver, the Bears calmly overcame a fourth-quarter 14-point deficit, winning on an overtime field goal by a gimlet-eyed Robbie Gould. All-world return specialist Devin Hester had two long second-half touchdowns; frequent Chicago goat Rex Grossman was sharp on the last two scoring drives. More »

Steelers Snag 31-28 Comeback Win vs. Browns

Bears slam Raiders, Broncos down Chiefs, Jaguars pound Titans

(Newser) - The Pittsburgh Steelers got themselves in and out of trouble last night to pull off a nail-biter of a 31-28 victory against Cleveland. A 30-yard touchdown run by spry quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gave the Steelers their first lead, and after the teams traded touchdowns, Phil Dawson shorted the field goal... More »

Griese Rallies Bears to Last-Minute Win in Philly

Late drive wins game against Eagles 19-16

(Newser) - The Chicago Bears ran the two-minute drill to perfection and surged from behind yesterday at Lincoln Financial Field to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 19-16. The turnaround came when quarterback Brian Griese took the offense 97 yards in 103 seconds, cinching the game with a touchdown throw to Muhsin Muhammad with... More »

Peterson Broils Bears 34-31

Rookie's 361 yards, 3 TDs lead Minnesota to last-minute road victory over Chicago

(Newser) - Minnesota halfback Adrian Peterson made a strong case for Rookie of the Year honors, racking up 361 all-purpose yards—3rd most in history—in a 34-31 win. Against a misfiring Chicago defense, the Oklahoma product rumbled for three long touchdowns, then rattled off a 53-yard kickoff return to set up... More »

Bears Come Back Against Packers

Green Bay crumbles, 27-20, to leave the ranks of undefeated

(Newser) - Until the third quarter of last night's game, Brett Favre looked as dominant as he has in the Packers' first four wins this season. But two critical interceptions gave the game away to the Chicago Bears in a second half that saw them scoring 17 unanswered points after a fiery... More »

Bears Coach to Bench Rex

Pro Bowler Griese will take over as quarterback for troubled team

(Newser) - The least popular man in Chicago is out of a job, reports the Chicago Tribune, citing a Bears source. Erratic, interception-prone quarterback Rex Grossman, often cited by fans and media as the biggest liability on the reigning NFC champions, will be benched. Coach Lovie Smith is expected to announce tomorrow... More »

Romo and Cowboys Bury Bears 34-10

Dallas QB turns rocky start around, Cowboys improve to 3-0

(Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys struggled in the first half but quarterback Tony Romo pulled them together to defeat the Chicago Bears last night, 34-10, reports the Chicago Tribune. The 3-3 halftime score speaks to the messy play: interceptions, false starts, muffed catches, and blocked field goals plagued both teams. But in... More »

Cowboys Roll the Dice on Tank Johnson

Law-challenged defensive tackle still serving NFL suspension

(Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys signed suspended tackle Tank Johnson to a two-year contract yesterday, banking on him providing a defensive shot in the arm once he becomes eligible to play again. That won't happen until November 11th, the end of Johnson's eight-game suspension for violating probation on a gun charge, reports... More »

Bears Fumble Away Season Opener to San Diego 14-3

Rex erases solid D against LT

(Newser) - Despite holding star LaDainian Tomlinson to 25 yards on 17 carries—an embarrassing 1.5 yards per carry—Chicago dropped its season opener in San Diego, 14-3. It was largely the product of an inept and fumble-prone offense. Quarterback and perennial goat Rex Grossman tallied 145 yards, three sacks and... More »

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