Monday Reading

Giants

Graziano ESPN: Big Blue Morning: Weekend thoughts
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/39135/big-blue-morning-weekend-thoughts

Raanan NJ.com: Giants at the quarter mark: Biggest surprise and disappointment
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_at_the_quarter_pole_biggest_surprise_and_disappointment.html

Raanan NJ.com: Giants player stats: Above expectations, acceptable or underachieving
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_player_stats_above_expectations_acceptable_or_underachieving.html

TE

Traina B/R: NY Giants Tight End Larry Donnell Takes the NFL by Storm
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2213116-ny-giants-tight-end-larry-donnell-takes-the-nfl-by-storm

OL

Schwartz NYP: How have the Giants recovered? ‘The most unheralded group’
http://nypost.com/2014/09/28/how-have-the-giants-recovered-the-most-unheralded-group/

DB

Orr Star Ledger: The best secondary in football? Giants still hoping to hit preseason goal
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/the_best_secondary_in_football_giants_still_hoping_to_hit_preseason_goal.html


ATLANTA

Ledbetter AJC: Vikings hand Falcons 41-28 defeat
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/vikings-hand-falcons-41-28-defeat/nhXZ5/?ecmp=ajc_social_twitter_2014_falcons_sfp#06f23fbd.3828699.735504

Ledbetter AJC: White, Ryan contend offense is ready to win shootouts to cover for weak defense
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/09/29/white-ryan-contend-offense-is-ready-to-win-shootouts-to-cover-for-weak-defense/?ecmp=ajc_social_twitter_2014_falcons_sfp

Schultz AJC: Falcons’ losses like this are on Smith
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-losses-like-this-are-on-smith/nhXcQ/?ecmp=ajc_social_twitter_2014_falcons_sfp#08f4cd6e.3828699.735504

Ledbetter AJC: Falcons’ offensive line decimated by injuries
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-offensive-line-decimated-by-injuries/nhXcN/

McClure ESPN ATL: O-line injuries might have Falcons on run
http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/8576/not-much-optimism-about-william-moore

NFL

Bowen B/R: Tale of the Tape for NFL Week 4
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2214031-tale-of-the-tape-for-nfl-week-4

Kirwan CBS Sports: Six from Sunday: Stay with Geno, Jets; Ryan, Falcons' road swoon's lives
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24730297/six-from-sunday-stay-with-geno-jets-ryan-falcons-road-swoons-lives

King MMQB: The Best Players So Far
With nearly a quarter of the season in the books, we take stock of the MVP race and find some new names at the top. Plus, Steve Smith Sr. torches his old team, Teddy Bridgewater's brilliant debut, Roger Goodell's trip to Texas and the night the football world watched baseball
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/29/nfl-mvp-week-4-monday-morning-qb/

MG Fox Sports: Sunday Wrap: Mike Glennon proves patience can pay off
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/sunday-wrap-mike-glennon-tampa-bay-buccaneers-upset-pittsburgh-steelers-092814

Tanier B/R: Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Romo's Redemption, the Race for 2nd Place
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2214169-mike-taniers-monday-morning-hangover-romos-redemption-the-race-for-2nd-place

La Canfora CBS Sports: Examining next steps for NFL to London; including back to back games abroad
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24728022/examining-next-steps-for-nfl-london-including-back-to-back-games-abroad

BALTIMORE
Maske Wash Post: Ravens future looking bright despite cloud of Ray Rice controversy
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2014/09/28/ravens-future-looking-bright-despite-cloud-of-ray-rice-controversy/

CAROLINA
Charlotte Observer: Steve Smith shines as Carolina Panthers fall to Ravens 38-10
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/28/5206308/steve-smith-shines-as-carolina.html#.VCiZvRYedBM

CHICAGO
Potash Chicago Sun Times: Martellus Bennett, Josh Morgan 'non-TDs' prove costly for Bears
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/30165573-606/martellus-bennett-josh-morgan-non-tds-prove-costly-for-bears.html

DALLAS
Gooselin Dallas Morning News: Gosselin: Perfection! Cowboys get payback vs. inept Saints, Rob Ryan
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140928-gosselin-perfection-cowboys-get-payback-vs.-inept-saints-rob-ryan.ece

Sabin Dallas Morning News: Cowboys' defensive game plan feeds off machine-like offensive attack
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140929-cowboys-defensive-game-plan-feeds-off-machine-like-offensive-attack.ece

George Dallas Morning News: Suspended Dallas Cowboys DT Josh Brent will rejoin team Monday at Valley Ranch two weeks earlier than expected
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/09/suspended-dallas-cowboys-dt-josh-brent-will-rejoin-team-monday-at-valley-ranch-two-weeks-earlier-than-expected.html/

DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Super advice for Denver Broncos: Throw the ball!http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26619496/super-advice-denver-broncos-throw-ball

Klis Denver Post: Broncos' offense not struggling as much as facing good competition
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26625169/broncos-offense-not-struggling-much-facing-good-competition

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Golden Tate shines in Lions' 24-17 win over Jets
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/lions-beat-jets/16391185/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions run game shines late after Joique Bell concussion
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/joique-bell-concussion/16398661/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions won't address report Suh wants out of Detroit
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/28/ndamukong-suh-wants-out/16399123/

GREEN BAY
Nickel Mil JS: Aaron Rodgers at ease in carving up Bears defense
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/aaron-rodgers-at-ease-in-carving-up-bears-defense-b99360760z1-277389471.html?ipad=y

Dunne Mil JS: Packers' running game still stuck in neutralhttp://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-running-game-still-stuck-in-neutral-b99360758z1-277389911.html?ipad=y

McGinn Mil JS: Bears run over Packers defensive line
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/bears-run-over-packers-defensive-line-b99360755z1-277397921.html?ipad=y

Dunne Mil JS: For Packers defense, a sign of rocky wins past
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/277392541.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: Fitzpatrick's leadership on full display in Texans' win over Bills
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/09/fitzpatricks-leadership-on-full-display-in-texans-win-over-bills/

Robertson Houston Chronicle: Texans teammates come to expect the amazing with Watt
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-teammates-come-to-expect-the-amazing-with-5787050.php

Barron Houston Chronicle: Bullock comes through at crunch time
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Bullock-comes-through-at-crunch-time-5787082.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Cavin Ind Star: Colts dominate Titans 41-17 in evening record
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/09/28/colts-dominate-titans-41-17-in-evening-record/16391463/

MINNESOTA
Minn Star Tribune: Bridgewater era begins with a big day, sprained ankle
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/277384691.html

Goessling ESPN Minn: Vikings offense opens up with Teddy Bridgewater
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/142576/vikings-offense-opens-up-with-teddy-bridgewater

NEW ENGLAND
Gasper Boston Globe: Tom Brady is not the problem for Patriots
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/09/28/tom-brady-not-problem-for-patriots/HuzRG9ISGxet6PA8l7MPXK/story.html

Volin Boston Globe: On Football: Blame the #Patriots new OL coach? No, these struggles are on the players
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/09/28/don-blame-dave-deguglielmo-for-problems-offensive-line/vGp9Hbdv83odICxarwn9AN/story.html

Daniels Prov Journal: Bryan Stork wasn't going to let anything stand in way of NFL career
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/patriots/content/20140928-bryan-stork-wasn-t-going-to-let-anything-stand-in-way-of-nfl-career.ece

NEW ORLEANS
Terrell Nola.com: New Orleans Saints attempt to lick their wounds, regroup, after one of the worst losses in the Sean Payton era
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/saints_man_bar.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

Duncan Nola.com: Even New Orleans Saints players and coaches seem flummoxed by the team's poor play
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/new_orleans_saints_problems_ar.html

NEW YORK JETS
Jason OTC: Thoughts on the Jets, John Idzik, and Rex Ryan
http://overthecap.com/thoughts-jets-john-idzik-rex-ryan/

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders’ royal embarrassment in England
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-embarrassed-in-England-5786657.php?cmpid=twitter-mobile

Tafur SF Chronicle: Carr’s injury is just part of Raiders’ pain
http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Carr-s-injury-is-just-part-of-Raiders-pain-5787062.php?cmpid=twitter-mobile

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Eagles fall a yard short to 49ers, 26-21
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140929_Eagles_fall_to_49ers__26-21.html

Ford Phil.com: Birds try to steal one game too many
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140929_Birds_try_to_steal_one_game_too_many.html

Sielski Phil.com: McCoy's struggles just get bigger
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140929_McCoy_s_struggles_just_get_bigger.html

McLane Phil.com: Kelly takes blame but says banged-up line hampered offense
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140929_Kelly_takes_blame_but_says_banged-up_line_hampered_offense.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Is loss to Tampa a reality check for Steelers?
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/09/29/On-The-Steelers-Tampa-Bay-s-defense-prevents-a-late-first-down-then-offense-scores-TD-with-seven-seconds-left/stories/201409290129

SAN FRANCISCO
Kawakami SJ Mercury News: Jim Harbaugh on the 49ers’ survival-test, big-defense victory over the Eagles: “I thought our team really sucked it up”
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2014/09/28/jim-harbaugh-postgame/

Kawakami SJ Mercury News: Frank Gore remains the 49ers’ gravitational force and the player who connects them to everything they do best
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2014/09/28/frank-gore/

Branch SF Chronicle: Defense does it: 49ers stifle Eagles’ no-huddle attack in 26-21 win
http://blog.sfgate.com/49ers/2014/09/28/defense-does-it-49ers-stifle-eagles-no-huddle-attack-in-26-21-win/

TAMPA BAY
Stroud Tampa Bay Times: Bucs shock Steelers
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-at-steelers-live-scoring-summary/2199813

Yasinkas ESPN Tampa: Bucs' Louis Murphy seizes opportunity, saves his best for Pittsburgh -- again
http://espn.go.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/6393/louis-murphy-comes-up-big-for-buccaneers

TENNESSEE
Wyatt The Tennessean: Titans 'disgusted' by loss to Colts
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/09/28/titans-lose-colts/16391453/

Climer The Tennessean: Titans sink to unacceptable low
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/columnist/david-climer/2014/09/28/titans-sink-unacceptable-low-colts/16407029/

Glennon The Tennessean: Titans receivers make more mistakes than big catches
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/09/28/titans-wide-receivers-colts/16402315/

WASHINGTON
Dybas Wash Times: Kirk Cousins will have to improve after 'worrisome' meltdown vs. Giants
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/28/kirk-cousins-will-have-improve-after-worrisome-mel/?utm_source=RSS_Feed& utm_medium=RSS

Draft

Rang CBS Sports: Mock Draft: DBs Peters, Collins emerging as top 10 candidates
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24729799/mock-draft-dbs-peters-collins-emerging-as-top-10-candidates