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September 2008
- Pats Top Jets 19-10 Without Brady at Helm
  
  Associated Press | Sep 14, 08 6:31 PM CDT
  
  (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 victory over Brett Favre's New York Jets. Cassel went 16 for 23 for 165 yards but didn't toss a touchdown, the AP reports. Peyton Manning narrowly avoided his first 0-2 start since his rookie season 10 years ago, rallying the Colts from a 15-0 deficit in the third quarter to beat the Minnesota Vikings 18-15, USA Today reports. More »
- Favre Solid in 20-14 Win Over Dolphins
  
  Newsday | Sep 7, 08 6:18 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Brett Favre debuted in style with the New York Jets today and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees gave storm-weary fans something to celebrate—but New England Patriots' QB Tom Brady hobbled off the field in pain: The recently unretired Favre led the Jets to a 20-14 win over the Miami Dolphins, finishing 15-for-22 for 194 yards and two touchdowns, Newsday reports. More »
July 2008
- Chiefs' Gonzalez Saves Choking Man's Life
  
  Associated Press | Jul 8, 08 12:32 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Kansas City tight end Tony Gonzalez gained his most devoted fan in the middle of a quiet dinner in an Orange County, Calif., restaurant. When Ken Hunter began to choke at the next table, Gonzalez sprang into action, performing the Heimlich maneuver and saving the man's life, AP reports. "He was so lucky Tony was there," said a restaurant employee. More »
February 2008
- NFL's Top 10 2008 Free Agents
  
  MSNBC | Feb 29, 08 12:23 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Free agents can mean the difference between a losing season and the Super Bowl. This year’s crop is wanting, but quality is available. Here’re 10 of the best: Patriot CB Asante Samuel: A playmaker Patriot WR Randy Moss: Stands pat? Bears LB Lance Briggs: Washington bound? Steelers OG Alan Faneca: Bear? Jet? Cardinal? Charger RB Michael Turner: In Tomlinson’s shadow More »
- Monk Leads Hall of Fame Class
  
  Associated Press | Feb 3, 08 4:55 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - What has been a rough season for the Washington Redskins got a little brighter yesterday when both Darrell Green and Art Monk were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, reports AP. New England linebacker Andre Tippett, San Diego/San Francisco defensive end Fred Dean, Minnesota/Denver tackle Gary Zimmerman and Kansas City cornerback Emmitt Thomas were also elected. More »
December 2007
- Broncos Dash Vikings' Playoff Hopes in OT
  
  Denver Post | Dec 30, 07 9:09 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Broncos added the title of spoiler to their 7-9 record this season, as a 22-19 overtime win let Denver deny Minnesota any chance at a playoff berth, reports the Denver Post . Vikings quarterback Tavaris Jackson lost a fumble to an overtime sack, allowing the turnover that led to Jason Elam's game-winning field goal. In other season-enders: More »
- Green Bay Gets Iced in Chicago
  
  Chicago Tribune | Dec 23, 07 7:30 PM CST
  
  (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 Bears' 11-minute, 18-play opening drive set the tone. Elsewhere: More »
- LT Leads SD Over KC With 2nd Half TDs
  
  Kansas City Star | Dec 2, 07 4:55 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - LaDainian Tomlinson took control after halftime, scoring both of the second half's touchdowns, and the Chiefs continued their spiral out of football relevance. Kansas City highlights were limited to a touchdown by hulking defensive end Jared Allen and a team-record 81-yard punt by Dustin Colquitt. In early AFC East road-win action: More »
November 2007
- Turley Tackles Player Poverty
  
  Kansas City Star | Nov 28, 07 6:43 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Kyle Turley is donating his game check for Dec. 23 to help retired NFL players, and he's urging others to do the same, reports the Kansas City Star . The Chiefs offensive tackle's pay for the Detroit game will go to the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, which aims to help retired players struggling to make ends meet. More »
- Last Rites for Priest
  
  Kansas City Star | Nov 21, 07 9:59 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Priest Holmes's remarkable return to football ended with a whimper as he announced his second retirement, reports the Kansas City Star. Holmes, whose career initially ended two years ago due to neck injury, experienced tingling and numbness in last Sunday's game against Indianapolis; doctors subsequently advised him to hang up his cleats. More »
- Flukey FG Gives Stunned Ravens 33-30 OT Loss
  
  Baltimore Sun | Nov 19, 07 4:44 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Baltimore fans and players alike thought the game was over when Buffalo's last-second field goal bounced harmlessly off the crossbar, but after five minutes of zebra-striped deliberation a tie was announced. Phil Dawson's kick had gone through the uprights before ricocheting, and his next kick gave the Browns a 33-30 overtime win, reports the Baltimore Sun. Elsewhere in the AFC: More »
October 2007
- Chiefs vs Raiders - Game 7
  
  kcchiefs.com | Oct 15, 07
  
  KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (3-3) AT OAKLAND RAIDERS (2-3) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2007 %u2013 3:05 PM (CENTRAL) McAFEE COLISEUM %u2013 OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA TV: CBS National Coverage (KCTV-5 in Kansas City) %u2013 Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. LOCAL RADIO: KCFX-FM (101.1) %u2013 Mitch Holthus, Len Dawson, Bob Gretz and Bill Grigsby. Complete 16 page release (PDF) THE MATCH-UP Kansas City travels to Oakland for a key AFC West matchup on Sunday in the 97th renewal of a rivalry that dates back to the American Football League%u2019s inaugural season in %u201860. After an 0-2 start, the Chiefs have rebounded to...
- Huard practices, to start vs. Bengals
  
  ESPN | Oct 10, 07
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Damon Huard's injured shoulder held up fine in practice Wednesday and he will be Kansas City's starting quarterback Sunday against Cincinnati. Huard was hurt in the fourth quarter of last week's game against Jacksonville and there had been reports he would be benched this week in favor of second-year man Brodie Croyle. "Right now, unless he has a setback, he's going to play," said coach Herm Edwards, who on Monday and Tuesday said he could not be sure of Huard's status. "And that's good for us." While there apparently will not be a change at quarterback, there will be some...
August 2007
- RESEASON WRAP: AUGUST 18-19
  
  kcchiefs.com | Aug 19, 07
  
  Breakdown: Few things have changed for the Chiefs since they moved their training camp practices back to Kansas City last Wednesday. Gone are two-a-day practices and the cooler Wisconsin climate, but the intensity of players on the roster bubble competing for positions remains high. With the preseason schedule at its midway point, there are limited opportunities left for players to turn the heads of coaches and scouts. The next two weeks may prove to be the most important for some players seeking the final slots on the 53-man roster or on the eight-man practice squad. After not taking the field...