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| Roethlisberger says Falcons player taunted him about head injury |
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10/25/2006 |
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| lisberger won't have any trouble remembering the hit that gave the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback his latest concussion. ``It felt like it busted my whole jaw,'' he said Wednesday. He also won't forget the crude comment made by one of the three Atlanta Falcons players who, while sacking him Sunday, apparently taunted Roethlisberger by saying he wanted to hit him in his surgically repaired face. Roethlisberger took part in limited work during practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's |
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| Chad back to bragging for long-awaited matchup |
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10/25/2006 |
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| He guarantees it. Four days after he moped that coach Marvin Lewis had put a lid on his self-promoting routine, Johnson was back to talking himself up on Wednesday. He promised at least two touchdowns - and two memorable celebrations - against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. ``I'm taking a risk,'' Johnson said, more energized than he had in weeks. ``I'm coming out. Coach Lewis has told me to tone it (down). He's told me to be quiet. I've been quiet all year. I haven't said much. I'm back. I'm going to let i |
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| A hard-fought Vick-tory for Falcons |
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10/24/2006 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Michael Vick had a lot to say in the days following the Atlanta Falcons' bitter 27-14 loss to the New York Giants last Sunday. One week later, the star quarterback backed up his words with one of the most prolific passing performances of his career. Vick was critical of his team's offense after the disappointing defeat, saying the unit was becoming too reliant on its potent run game and increasingly predictable. He even suggested that head coach Jim Mora Jr. didn't fully trust his abilities |
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| Bengals snag confidence-building victory over Panthers |
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10/24/2006 |
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| cided to give us the ball," explained Kelly. -Running back Chris Perry made his first appearance of the season to mixed, and rusty results. He caught three passes for 26 yards and carried the ball twice for four yards. UP NEXT: A VISIT FROM VICK The Atlanta Falcons, fresh off a thrilling 41-38 overtime victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, will travel to Cincinnati for a tilt between a pair of 4-2 squads this Sunday. The Bengals haven't lost at home to the Falcons since 1971, but they also haven't had to de |
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| Texas hold 'em: Giants go wild in Dallas |
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10/24/2006 |
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| t the game late in the second quarter with a strained hip flexor, and was replaced by Justin Tuck. According to Coughlin, Umenyiora's injury is not too serious. Giants safety Gibril Wilson was back on the field after missing last week's win over the Atlanta Falcons with a torn right big toenail. UP NEXT: BUCS COME TO TOWN The Giants will welcome the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the swamps of Jersey this Sunday for an NFC showdown at Giants Stadium. Barber will be playing against his twin brother, Ronde, who had two |
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| Falcons' Abraham sidelined after surgery |
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10/24/2006 |
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| Flowery Branch, GA (MySportsbook) - Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham underwent surgery Tuesday for an abdominal injury and is expected to be sidelined until mid-November. Abraham was initially hurt during the club's season-opener against Carolina and missed the next three games. He returned after the team's bye week for the October 15 game against the New York Giants, but sat out this past Sunday's contest against Pittsburgh. "After rehabbing and working with our medical staff, it was our hope tha |
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| Abraham expected to miss 3-4 weeks following surgery |
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10/24/2006 |
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ATLANTA (AP) -Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham will miss three to four weeks following surgery Tuesday to repair a torn lower abdominal muscle. The Falcons did not release details on the procedure, but coach Jim Mora said the torn muscle ``is related to but not solely linked to'' the groin injury that has limited the oft-injured three-time Pro Bowler to only two games this season. The announcement came as a surprise because Mora said on Monday that Abraham may be able to play against Cincinnat |
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| Lewis mum on Henry's return |
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10/24/2006 |
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| be a huge boost to an offense that has struggled without him. Assuming he plays, that is. Coach Marvin Lewis didn't have much to say Monday about the troubled receiver. Lewis was noncommittal about whether Henry will play next Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. ``He gets an opportunity to come back and practice this week,'' Lewis said. ``He could be down (inactive). He could be on our team and be down.'' The Bengals (4-2) have been down without him. They opened the season with the second-year receiv |
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| Falcons top Steelers in OT; Roethlisberger hurt |
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10/23/2006 |
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| Atlanta, GA (MySportsbook) - Morten Andersen missed a 52-yard field goal in the final minute of regulation, but hit a game-winning 32-yarder with 8:04 left in overtime, as the Atlanta Falcons outgunned the Pittsburgh Steelers, 41-38, at the Georgia Dome. "Game winners are always fun and are a product of hard work of the whole team," said Andersen. "It is one of those wins that you put in the bank and it will help us down the road." Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was carted off the field after bei |
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| Report: Chargers' Merriman to be suspended 4 games for violating steroids policy |
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10/23/2006 |
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| iman, last year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, was initially to be suspended last week alongside two other players, the Web site reported, citing people with knowledge of the suspension whom the report did not identify. Guard Mark Lehr of the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions defensive tackle Shaun Rogers began serving their suspensions this week. But Merriman's suspension was delayed because he reserved the right to appeal, ESPN.com said. The report did not specify when the suspension would begin, bu |
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