Thursday Reading

Giants

Samuel NYDN: Giants know they can't afford to look past Washington this week
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-afford-washington-article-1.2447306

Traina B/R: Keys for the New York Giants' Post-Bye Week Success
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2592106-keys-for-the-new-york-giants-post-bye-week-success

Sullivan The Record: Friend of the Giants becomes part of the family
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/sullivan-friend-of-the-giants-becomes-part-of-the-family-1.1462550

QB

Keidel CBS Radio: It’s Time To Admit Eli Manning Into The Privileged Circle Of New York Icons
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/11/25/eli-manning-giants-jpp-coughlin/

RB

Schwartz NYP: Rashad Jennings’ take explains why the 5-5 Giants are so giddy
http://nypost.com/2015/11/26/rashad-jennings-take-explains-why-the-5-5-giants-are-so-giddy/

Rock Newsday: Giants, Rashad Jennings excited to play meaningful late-season games
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-rashad-jennings-excited-to-play-meaningful-late-season-games-1.11165135

WR

Rock Newsday: Hakeem Nicks says he's ready to play Sunday for Giants
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/hakeem-nicks-says-he-s-ready-to-play-sunday-for-giants-1.11165253

Raanan NJ.com: Hakeem Nicks works with scout team, Giants still unsure what he can provide
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/11/hakeem_nicks_works_with_scout_team_giants_still_un.html

TE

Schwartz NYP: Neck injury likely to keep Giants’ Larry Donnell out vs. Redskins
http://nypost.com/2015/11/26/neck-injury-likely-to-keep-giants-larry-donnell-out-vs-redskins/

Samuel NYDN: More neck issues for Giants TE Larry Donnell: 'Obviously something is wrong'
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-neck-issues-larry-donnell-article-1.2447309

Rock Newsday: Neck MRI on Larry Donnell causes concern for Giants
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/neck-mri-on-larry-donnell-causes-concern-for-giants-1.11165256

OL

Graziano ESPN: Giants face offensive line questions for Sunday's game in Washington
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/45110/giants-face-offensive-line-questions-for-sundays-game-in-washington

Iseman The Record: Giants may patch OL vs Skins
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/giants-may-patch-o-line-vs-skins-1.1463180

LG

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' Justin Pugh in time crunch with concussion protocol, long shot to play Sunday
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/11/giants_guard_justin_pugh_facing_time_crunch_with_c.html

Samuel NYDN: Another blow for banged-up Giants offensive line as Justin Pugh shows ‘very little’ improvement from concussion
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/justin-pugh-shows-improvement-concussion-article-1.2446507

DE

Glauber Newsday: Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul living his life differently with newfound perspective
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/jason-pierre-paul-living-his-life-differently-with-newfound-perspective-1.11165794

Serby NYP: 'I am happy to be alive!' Jason Pierre-Paul's Thanksgiving joy
http://nypost.com/2015/11/25/this-thanksgiving-has-extra-special-meaning-for-jpp/

Canavan AP: Gianrs' Jason Pierre-Paul just happy to be alive
http://www.nhregister.com/sports/20151125/giants-jason-pierre-paul-just-happy-to-be-alive

S

Samuel NYDN: Giants S Landon Collins seeks redemption vs. Washington after dropped INT
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-s-landon-collins-seeks-redemption-dropped-int-article-1.2447162?

Schwartz NYP: Why Giants’ Tom Coughlin believes Landon Collins will rebound
http://nypost.com/2015/11/26/why-giants-tom-coughlin-believes-landon-collins-will-rebound/

PK

Woo WSJ: NFL kicker lines up a future in real estate
http://www.wsj.com/articles/nfl-kicker-lines-up-a-future-in-real-estate-1448469123


NFL

Breer NFL.com: NFL Notes come early this week b/c of the holiday ... A look back at Brady/Manning I with Weis, Pioli, Mora, Polian:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000588338/article/week-12-notebook-tom-bradys-rise-began-vs-peyton-manning

Palazzolo PFF: Top 10 QBs in the NFL after 11 weeks
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/11/25/pro-top-10-nfl-quarterbacks-entering-week-12/

ESPN: Looking at the "emergency" QBs for all 32 #NFL teams. Weddle, Hartline, Heath Miller
"New York Giants: The Giants' emergency quarterback would be one of their wide receivers, with Odell Beckham Jr. and Rueben Randle the most likely candidates. Beckham in particular is very active throwing the ball in practice, though always on his own and not in a structured environment. He can throw a spiral with either hand and can throw the ball a good distance with either hand as well. From time to time, he will crash the quarterback drills in which Eli Manningand backup Ryan Nassib try to hit targets from a distance. So while he does not actually get practice reps at the position or study it just in case (Manning has started every Giants game since the middle of 2004, so they don't really use their backup, let alone their emergency QB), he's likely the most athletically inclined to handle things if it came to that. He did throw a pass in a game in 2014, but it was incomplete. -- Dan Graziano"
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/32for32x151125/emergency-quarterbacks-all-32-nfl-teams-wednesday-preview

Prisco CBS Sports: Week 12 NFL picks: Cowboys hand Panthers first loss
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25388759/priscos-week-12-nfl-picks-cowboys-hand-panthers-first-loss

ARIZONA
McNanaman AZ Central: Cardinals leaning on youth as injuries mount
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2015/11/25/arizona-cardinals-leaning-youth-injuries-mount/76398388/

Baum AP SF Chronicle: Quiet speedster Nelson joins Arizona's passing game
http://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Quiet-speedster-Nelson-joins-Arizona-s-passing-6658024.php

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Coleman, Ward prepared to step up for Falcons
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/coleman-ward-prepared-to-step-up-for-falcons/npW2P/?icmp=ajc_internallink_referralbox_free-to-premium-referral& ecmp=ajc_social_twitter_2014_falcons_sfp

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: Ravens'' Matt Schaub excited to get back under center as Flacco replacement
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-matt-schaub-1126-20151125-story.html

BUFFALO
Dunne Buffalo News: Bills RB LeSean McCoy set to face old pal Andy Reid again
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/11/25/bills-rb-lesean-mccoy-set-to-face-old-pal-andy-reid-again/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers Greg Olsen: Cowboys Jason Witten is ‘epitome of a pro'
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article46443725.html

Kiser Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers will start DE Charles Johnson vs. Cowboys
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article46492045.html

Jones Charlotte Observer: Thursday's challenge for Panthers CB Josh Norman? Cowboys Dez Bryant
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article46513700.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Growing 'little brother' Bears catching up with 'big brother' Packers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-bears-packers-essentials-biggs-spt-1126-20151125-column.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Bears best strategy against Packers? Play keep-away from Aaron Rodgers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-running-game-packers-spt-1126-20151125-story.html

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns Joe Thomas on Manziel's demotion: 'It's probably more than what you see on the surface'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/11/browns_joe_thomas_on_johnny_ma.html

DALLAS
Cowlishaw Dallas Morning News: NFL should be thankful Cam Newton outshines the Greg Hardy storyline
http://www.sportsdaydfw.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2015/11/25/cowlishaw-nfl-thankful-superman-cam-newton-outshines-greg-hardy-storyline?hootPostID=4bd225f19d81df67e0677b62afd40749

DENVER
Renck Denver Post: Tom Brady vs. Brock Osweiler about contrasts, strong defenses
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29167268/tom-brady-vs-brock-osweiler-about-contrasts-broncos

Denver Post: Broncos sign QB Christian Ponder to provide depth
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29165313/broncos-sign-qb-christian-ponder-provide-depth

Renck Denver Post: Peyton Manning providing scouting report to Broncos' starting QB
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29167038/peyton-manning-providing-scouting-report-broncos-starting-qb

Wolfe Denver Post: Patriots high powered offense well aware of Broncos' problematic defense
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29166053/patriots-high-powered-offense-well-aware-problematic-broncos

Klis 9News Denver: Broncos-Pats notes: Wade's unit ready for challenge
http://www.9news.com/story/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/2015/11/25/wade-phillips-denver-broncos-new-england-patriots/76398620/

Jhabalva Denver Post: Cody Latimer of Broncos inspires Children's Hospital patient, pays tribute with TD celebration
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29166601/cody-latimer-broncos-inspires-childrens-hospital-patient-pays

Kiszla Denver Post: T.J. Ward of Broncos rips refs, calls for fulltime officials
http://www.denverpost.com/kiszla/ci_29167101/t-j-ward-broncos-rips-refs-calls-fulltime

DETROIT
O'Hara MMQB: Turkey Day in Detroit: A History. A look back in words & pictures
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2015/11/13/nfl-thanksgiving-game-detroit-lions-history-pictures

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Like Lions, Chip Kelly's Eagles feeling the heat
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/philadelphia-eagles-chip-kelly/76395676/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Lions hire Ernie Accorsi to guide GM search
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/detroit-lions-ernie-accorsi/76382510/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Who is Ernie Accorsi? Brief history of Lions' consultant
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/detroit-lions-ernie-accorsi-biography/76389978/

@AlbertBreer: The Lions expect to have both WR Calvin Johnson and CB Darius Slay in the lineup today, per source.

Birkett Detroit Free Press Lions injuries: Johnson questionable, expected to play
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/25/detroit-lions-injury-report/76388412/

GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: Tuesday 12: A dozen film observations from Vikings vs. Packers
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/353811371.html?ipad=y

McGinn Mil JS: Cutler not looking like the same old Jay
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/cutler-not-looking-like-the-same-old-jay-b99623030z1-354230521.html?ipad=y

Silverstein Mil JS: Off-season events help Packers' Datone Jones make football a priority
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/off-season-events-help-packers-jones-make-football-a-priority-b99623032z1-354264871.html?ipad=y

Cohen Mil JS: Sloppy weather could pose problems for Packer kickers
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/sloppy-weather-could-pose-problems-for-packer-kickers-b99623035z1-354254361.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
Davenport B/R: Why Deandre Hopkins is the NFL's best wide receiver
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2592754-why-deandre-hopkins-is-the-nfls-best-wide-receiver

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Colts rookie Denzelle Good gets a look at right tackle
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/colts-insider/2015/11/25/indianapolis-colts-denzelle-good-anthony-castonzo/76387316/

JACKSONVILLE
Stellino Fla Times Union: Allen Hurns starring for Jaguars in sophomore season
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2015-11-24/story/allen-hurns-starring-jaguars-sophomore-season

Carlyon Fla Times Union: History suggests slowing San Diego QB Philip Rivers could trouble Jaguars
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2015-11-25/story/jaguars-face-challenge-slowing-san-diego-qb-philip-rivers

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: With support of Chiefs’ "family," Eric Berry back to being himself
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article46547950.html

MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: A chat with Dolphins legend Zach Thomas, on the state of the franchise, his reflections and the future:
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2015/11/a-rare-chat-with-zach-thomas-as-he-talks-dolphins-his-career-his-thoughts-on-coaching.html

Beasley Miami Herald: With Coples in the fold, Chris McCain moved back to linebacker today. He wasn't exactly pumped about the change
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article46539260.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twin Cities.com: Vikings' Adrian Peterson eager to face NFL's best rushing defense
http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_29165835/vikings-adrian-peterson-eager-face-nfls-best-rushing

NEW ENGLAND
Vautour Gazettenet: Former UMass WR Julian Talley works out for Patriots
http://www.gazettenet.com/sports/umasssports/19694578-95/former-umass-wr-julian-talley-works-out-for-patriots

Whitmer Boston Globe: Broncos' pass rush will test Patriots' offensive line
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/26/broncos-pass-rush-will-test-patriots-offensive-line/0Bl66SiS0FLL7rXgiEElLL/story.html

Volin Boston Globe: Patriots-Broncos shapes up as a defensive struggle
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/26/patriots-broncos-shapes-defensive-struggle/uepYOXB9Xp6kEkWUGahY7K/story.html

NEW ORLEANS
Woodberry Nola.com: New Orleans Saints guard Tim Lelito being pushed by Senio Kelemete -- and maybe Andrus Peat, too
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/11/saints_senio_kelemete_andrus_p.html

OAKLAND
Durkin SJ Mercury News: Raiders' Amari Cooper: Drops are 'a big deal'
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_29166580/raiders-amari-cooper-drops-are-big-deal

PHILADELPHIA
Ford Phil.com: Chip Kelly's parade of mistakes
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20151126_Chip_Kelly_s_parade_of_mistakes.html

@RapSheet: The Eagles will start QB Mark Sanchez today vs the Lions, per @AlbertBreer & me. Sam Bradford (concussion, shoulder) sits for another week

Berman Phil.com: Eagles have to fix defensive lapses, and fast
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20151126_Eagles_have_to_fix_defensive_lapses__and_fast.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Seattle has been unkind to Steelers throughout history
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/11/26/Seattle-has-been-unkind-to-Steelers-throughout-history/stories/201511260047

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UTSD: Javontee Herndon still Chargers' man
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/nov/25/chargers-javontee-herndon-mike-mccoy/

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson: From preps back to pros.
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Bethel-Thompson-back-in-the-NFL-with-49ers-6657960.php

Branch SF Chronicle: The Honey Badger didn't have sweet words for Colin Kaepernick.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Tyrann-Mathieu-49ers-were-wise-to-replace-6657534.php?t=b5919f9caf7d4f3860& cmpid=twitter-premium

Barrows Sac Bee: Workload of 49ers pass-rusher Tank Carradine may increase
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article46454665.html

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Tracking the the Seahawks’ improved playoff odds after 10 games.
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/tracking-the-the-seattle-seahawks-improved-playoff-odds-after-10-games/

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans find pleasant surprises in down season
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/11/25/titans-find-pleasant-surprises-down-season/76338874/?from=global& sessionKey=& autologin=

Glennon The Tennessean: More mobile Mariota in the works for Titans over next 6 weeks:
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/11/25/more-mobile-marcus-mariota-works-titans/76392388/

Wolf The Tennessean: Titans to start undrafted rookie at left guard
http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2015/11/25/undrafted-rookie-spain-start-titans-left-guard/76389844/

WASHINGTON
Testfatsion Wash Post: Redskins to play a game — and possibly two — in London next October
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/11/25/redskins-to-face-bengals-in-london-next-october/

Testfatsion Wash Post: Redskins players have mixed reactions to potentially playing back-to-back games in London
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-first-regular-season-trip-to-london-could-be-a-two-game-stay/2015/11/25/15773968-93c5-11e5-a2d6-f57908580b1f_story.html

Jones Wash Post: Five questions facing the Redskins as they prepare for the
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/11/25/five-questions-facing-the-redskins-as-they-prepare-for-the-giants/

Gulizia Wash Times: Jay Gruden not focused on previous struggles against New York Giants
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/nov/25/redskins-not-focused-previous-struggles-against-ne/

Gulizia Wash Times: Fumbling issues preventing rookie Matt Jones from greater role
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/nov/25/fumbling-issues-preventing-rookie-matt-jones-great/

Jones Wash Post: Trent Williams expects to play against Giants
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/11/25/trent-williams-expects-to-play-against-giants/

Jones Wash Post: Hatcher claims he doesn't remember making comments about officiating and team name
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/11/25/hatcher-claims-he-doesnt-remember-wondering-if-calls-go-against-the-redskins-because-of-their-name/

Draft

Rang CBS Sports: NFL Draft Big Board: Which prospects show up big in rivalry games?
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/25389391/nfl-draft-big-board-which-prospects-show-up-big-in-rivalry-games

Madsen AP Minn Star Tribune: Wisconsin's Corey Clement pondering future, may return for senior year pending NFL projection
http://www.startribune.com/wisconsin-s-clement-pondering-future-may-return/353388661/

Times Leader: Penn State's Austin Johnson focused on season as NFL stock rises
http://timesleader.com/sports/penn-state/496176/penn-states-austin-johnson-focused-on-season-as-nfl-stock-rises

History

O'Connor ESPN: Packers' Bart Starr is ready for his emotional homecoming
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14220145/green-bay-packers-bart-starr-ready-emotional-homecoming

Seifert ESPN: Tony Dungy: The most memorable emergency QB of all time
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/189236/tony-dungy-the-most-memorable-emergency-qb-of-all-time

Funk Sportsblog.com: Madden & Summerall's First NFL Broadcast Together in 1979
http://allfunkedup.sportsblog.com/posts/7817778/madden---summerall-first-nfl-broadcast-together-in-1979.html