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| Bowens out again for Miami |
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10/09/2004 |
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| Miami, FL (MySportsbook) - The Miami Dolphins will be without starting defensive tackle Tim Bowens for a fifth straight game when they play the New England Patriots Sunday. Bowens has missed all four games of the season with a herniated disc in his back. He was listed as doubtful earlier in the week, but was downgraded to out on Saturday. Jeff Zgonina will start in his place. The Dolphins (0-4) are also without their other starter in the middle, as Larry Chester suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2. |
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| Shining Light: New England inks tackle to extension |
NFL Football |
10/06/2004 |
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| Foxboro, MA (MySportsbook) - The New England Patriots Wednesday signed left tackle Matt Light to a six-year contract extension. As per team policy, financial terms were not released. Light, a 2001 second-round draft pick out of Purdue, will remain in New England through 2010. He would have become an unrestricted free agent following this campaign after being in the last season of a four-year deal. The 26-year-old, who underwent an appendectomy in the offseason, has started 53 of 55 career games, including playof |
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| Holmes highlights AFC's best for Week 4 |
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10/06/2004 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes, New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi and Denver Broncos kicker Jason Elam were named AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the fourth week of the season. Holmes rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries during Kansas City's 27-24 victory over Baltimore on Monday. Holmes, who leads the league in rushing with 476 yards, became the fourth player since 1970 to amass 5,000 rushing |
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| Seahawks get ready for early NFC West showdown |
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10/05/2004 |
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| endencies and get ready for every game like we have for the first three. It's a great honor to be in that position, but we want to be in that position at Week 16." INJURIES: Linebacker Isaiah Kacyvenski and full back Mack Strong, both nursing minor injuries, were the only two Seahawks to miss practice on Monday. Strong, though, is expected back from a knee sprain on Wednesday. UP NEXT: After the Rams this week, Seattle travels to Foxboro to play the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots on October 17. |
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| Dolphins off to worst start in 38 years |
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10/05/2004 |
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| rt. INJURIES: Running back Travis Minor (ankle) missed his third consecutive game and is probably one week away from returning to the field. Wide receiver Chris Chambers (knee) also missed Sunday's game, but is expected to play this week. Linebacker Zach Thomas, who injured his right A/C joint on Sunday, is expected to play this week. UP NEXT: Just when you thought it could not get any worse, the Dolphins head to Foxboro this week for an AFC East matchup with the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. |
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| Line of Scrimmage: Reserve QBs Thrown Into the Fire |
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09/30/2004 |
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| ives. We're guessing, based on the seven times Feeley was sacked and the team's NFL-worst 2.1 yards per carry, that the offensive struggles might have a little to do with perhaps the weakest line in the league. PATRIOT GAMES Many eyes will be on the New England Patriots this week, as Bill Belichick's club attempts to tie an NFL record with their 18th straight victory (regular and post-season) by winning at Buffalo. Five teams in NFL history have won 18 in a row, and none have lasted past unlucky number 18. The Patr |
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| Buffalo hopes to continue its post-bye success |
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09/30/2004 |
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| st-bye success === By Chris Ruddick, NFL Analyst (MySportsbook) - The Buffalo Bills own one of the best records in the NFL when coming out of their bye. The only problem, though, is that this week they are hosting the defending Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots, who will be shooting to tie an NFL-record with their 18th consecutive victory. "The only streak we're concerned with is our wins and losses," Bills center Trey Teague said. "We can't be worrying about anybody but ourselves. We need to play a tough |
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| Pats target NFL record this week versus the Bills |
NFL Football |
09/30/2004 |
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| (MySportsbook) - As if playing a divisional opponent was not enough motivation for the New England Patriots this week, they will be shooting to tie the NFL record for most consecutive wins when they take to the field on Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium. New England, which last lost back on September 28 of last season to the Washington Redskins, will join the Chicago Bears (1933-34, 1941-42), Miami Dolphins (1972-73), San Francisco 49ers (1989-90), Denver Broncos 1997-98) and Oakland Raiders (1976-77) as the other |
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| Ward, Wilson and Droughns earn AFC monthly honors |
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09/30/2004 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward, New England Patriots safety Eugene Wilson and Denver Broncos kick returner Reuben Droughns were named the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Month. respectively, for the month of September. Ward captured the honor after posting an AFC-best 346 receiving yards and tied for the conference lead in receptions (22) as Pittsburgh went 2-1. A three- time Pro Bowl selection, Ward caught at least six passes for 96 yards in |
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| Defending NFC Champs Rested, Ready |
NFL Football |
09/28/2004 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Carolina Panthers joined the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots and New York Jets as teams with the early bye week this season. Whether or not John Fox and his Panthers (1-1) appreciate the early respite, one thing is certain - early season games do not get much bigger than their Week 4 matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons (3-0). "It is the Falcons. Obviously, Michael Vick is a part of that team and presents a challenge. This is a big game because it is a division game, and there is a lot on |
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