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Defenderdawg : 11/27/2015 7:35 am
Giants

RV NYDN: Giants get holiday gifts but need to focus on themselves
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-blue-holiday-gifts-focus-article-1.2448095

Terranova NYP: Playoff hunt this late in season a change of pace for Giants
http://nypost.com/2015/11/26/playoff-hunt-this-late-in-season-a-change-of-pace-for-giants/

Schwartz NYP: NFC East's Thanksgiving of doom is Giants' godsend
http://nypost.com/2015/11/26/nfc-easts-thanksgiving-of-doom-is-giants-godsend/

Popper NYDN: Giants poised to feast on NFC East as Cowboys, Eagles get carved up
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-poised-feast-east-dallas-philly-carved-article-1.2448080

Traina B/R: New York Giants Week 12 Stock Report
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2592199-new-york-giants-week-12-stock-report

Offense

Kratch NJ.com: Inside the Giants' red zone woes, and why ending them is crucial to their playoff chances
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/11/inside_the_giants_red_zone_woes_and_why_ending_the.html

QB

Vaccaro NYP: Mediocrity to greatness? Eli Manning knows a thing about that
http://nypost.com/2015/11/26/mediocrity-to-greatness-eli-manning-knows-a-thing-about-that/

Stapleton The Record: Giants: Durable Eli Manning just chugs on
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/durable-eli-just-chugs-on-1.1463694

WR

Schwartz NYP: Hakeem Nicks anxious to seize unexpected 2nd Giants chance
http://nypost.com/2015/11/27/hakeem-nicks-anxious-to-seize-unexpected-2nd-giants-chance/

Graziano ESPN: Don't expect much right away from Hakeem Nicks
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/45114/dont-expect-much-right-away-from-hakeem-nicks

NFL

ARIZONA
Green Arizona Sports: Veteran Red Bryant excited for opportunity with Cardinals
http://arizonasports.com/story/469642/veteran-red-bryant-excited-for-opportunity-with-cardinals/

BALTIMORE
Preston Bal Sun: Ravens can't use injuries as excuse with far deeper problems
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-preston-column-1127-20151126-column.html

Meoli Bal Sun: With focus on short and long term, young Ravens could play bigger role going forward
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-young-players-1127-20151126-story.html

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers group effort keeps Cowboys Greg Hardy off stat sheet
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article46685640.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Remember when the knock on Luke Kuechly was he couldn't cover? Yeah, well ...
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article46678415.html

Jones Charlotte Observer: Panthers' Josh Norman has his day – and his say – against Dez Bryant
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article46679950.html


CHICAGO
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Bears upstage Brett Favre celebration with signature win over Packers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-upstage-packers-brett-favre-spt-1127-20151126-story.html

Haugh Chicago Tribune: Packers show their disrespect, and Bears make them eat it rest of game
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-haugh-bears-packers-spt-1127-20151126-column.html

Freeman B/R: Red alert. Battle stations. Jay Cutler is playing brilliantly.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2593427-jay-cutler-surging-bears-steal-spotlight-on-memorable-night-in-green-bay

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Who would have thought Jay Cutler could, or would, outduel Aaron Rodgers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-biggs-bears-packers-spt-1127-20151126-column.html#nt=outfit

@AdamHoge: Jay Cutler credited QB coach Dowell Loggains for getting him ready on a short week in which his daughter was born.

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Tracy Porter leads gritty Bears defensive effort in upset of Packers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-tracy-porter-interception-aaron-rodgers-spt-1127-20151126-story.html

CINCINNATI
Lyons STL Post Dispatch: It's been worth the wait for Bengals tight end Eifert
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/it-s-been-worth-the-wait-for-bengals-tight-end/article_317db871-66d7-52c3-bec1-14067eff1dbe.html

Owaczarski Cin Enquirer: Matchup of the week: Bengals offensive line vs. Aaron Donald
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/11/26/matchup-week-bengals-offensive-line-vs-aaron-donald/76421848/

Owaczarski Cin Enquirer: Marvin Lewis on Gurley: 'He's a handful'
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/11/26/marvin-lewis-gurley-hes-handful/76432584/

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Austin Davis ready if Cleveland Browns need him
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/11/austin_davis_ready_if_clevelan.html

DALLAS
Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Tony Romo shouldered the blame, as well he should
http://www.sportsdaydfw.com/dallas-cowboys/rickgosselin/2015/11/26/gosselin-tony-romo-shouldered-blame

George Dallas Morning News: Dez Bryant disappears on the field and from the locker room
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/20151126-george-dez-bryant-disappears-on-the-field-and-from-the-locker-room.ece

Florek Dallas Morning News: Panthers' Luke Kuechly explains outsmarting Cowboys Tony Romo, how he 'just threw it right to me' on second interception
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/20151126-panthers-luke-kuechly-explains-outsmarting-cowboys-tony-romo-how-he-just-threw-it-right-to-me-on-second-interception.ece

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: Broncos' D says it has plan in place to try to slow Rob Gronkowski
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29169988/broncos-d-says-it-has-plan-place-try

Jhabalva Denver Post: Broncos defenders vocal about officials' no-calls
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29169768/broncos-defenders-vocal-about-officials-no-calls

Wolfe Denver Post: Broncos' DeMarcus Ware expected to be out Sunday against New England
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29169677/demarcus-ware-evan-mathis-still-out-broncos-practice

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions thrash Eagles 45-14 for Thanksgiving victory
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles/76425232/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Jim Caldwell got an ovation from Martha Ford and her family after the Lions' win today
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles/76425232/

Seidel Detroit Free Press: Lions feast on triple helping of Stafford-to-Johnson
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles-jeff-seidel/76438390/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Lions' Calvin Johnson devours Eagles' defense with 3 TDs
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson/76437588/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions' Ansah says huge day vs. Eagles was 'personal'
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/26/detroit-lions-ezekiel-ansah/76429512/

GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: Packers come out flat on historic night
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-come-out-flat-on-historic-night-b99623584z1-355446511.html?ipad=y

Nickel Mil JS: For Chicago Bears, there was nothing special about this night
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/for-chicago-bears-there-was-nothing-special-about-this-night-b99623588z1-355437041.html?ipad=y

Silverstein Mil JS: Issues with Packers' offense persist
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/issues-with-packers-offense-persist-b99623582z1-355458091.html?ipad=y

Mil JS: Packers starters Bulaga, Randall hurt
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-starters-bulaga-randall-hurt-b99623577z1-355443661.html?ipad=y

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' defense coming up big on third downs
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-defense-coming-up-big-on-third-downs-6659424.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Cavin Ind Star: Ahmad Bradshaw is the dual threat Colts need
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/11/26/ahmad-bradshaw-duel-threat-colts-need/76378998/

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: The Dolphins are raising some ticket prices for '16, demanding renewals before '15 ends:
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2015/11/dolphins-raising-some-season-ticket-prices-for-2016-requesting-renewals-now.html

Miami Herald: Dolphins' Lazor, Anarumo address questions on curious strategy; Parker; Coples; Suh and other issues:
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2015/11/dolphins-coordinators-answer-questions-address-issues.html#storylink=addthis

NEW ENGLAND
Howe Boston Herald: Pats offense, Broncos defense is mano a mano
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2015/11/pats_offense_broncos_defense_is_mano_a_mano

Matson Boston Globe: Run or pass, Jabaal Sheard has it covered on the D-line
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/27/pats/0VDok8xqMipFELCYVlmSHL/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Chandler Jones not just about sacks (10.5); his play vs. run draws notice from Bill Belichick.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4787943/chandler-jones-not-just-about-sacks-his-play-vs-run-draws-notice?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

NEW ORLEANS
Dabe Nola.com: Tipping point for New Orleans Saints against Texans' defense could be these third-down plays
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/11/new_orleans_saints_houston_tex_7.html

Holder Nola.com: J.J. Watt a headache for Drew Brees, entire Saintsoffensive line
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/11/jj_watt_a_headache_for_drew_br.html

Erickson Nola Advocate: New Orleans Saints rookie Andrus Peat could play at left guard soon
http://theadvocate.com/sports/latestsports/14109026-84/new-orleans-saints-rookie-andrus

Woodberry Nola.com: New Orleans Saints CB Keenan Lewis placed on season-ending IR
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/11/new_orleans_saints_cb_keenan_l_1.html

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Titans' Marcus Mariota will challenge Oakland's defense
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-will-be-challenged-by-mobile-Mariota-6659256.php

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: "Forty-five points put on us back-to-back? It's disgusting." The Inquirer story from the Eagles' 3rd-straight loss:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/Eagles-Lions_gamer_112615.html#h7dCCqyWrbKWvxxA.99

Ford Phil.com: Eagles' season goes down the drain
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20151127_Eagles__season_goes_down_the_drain.html

McLane Phil.com: A question that seemed shocking is now relevant, and it's one only Jeffrey Lurie can answer
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20151127_Lurie_will_decide_if_weeding_out_Kelly_is_the_answer.html

Barnwell ESPN: The difference between Chip Kelly the coach and Chip Kelly the GM
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14233683/chip-kelly-philadelphia-eagles-coach-gm-talent-fair-question-nfl

Bowen Phil.com: Another early exit for Eagles' Jason Peters
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20151127_Eagles_Notebook__Another_early_exit_for_Eagles__Jason_Peters.html

Berman Phil.com: Nolan Carroll out with a broken ankle
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Nolan-Carroll-out-with-a-broken-ankle.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers' Blaine Gabbert draws praise from Arizona's Tyrann Mathieu
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Blaine-Gabbert-draws-praise-from-Cardinals-safety-6659195.php

SEATTLE
Jenks Seattle Times: Rookie Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett learning the 'little things" are as important as catching the ball
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/rookie-seahawks-receiver-tyler-lockett-learning-the-little-things-that-are-as-important-as-catching-the-ball/

TAMPA BAY
Klemko MMQB: Ten games into his first season, Jameis Winston has nearly eliminated turnovers and led Tampa to a 5-5 mark. Unsurprised by the QB’s success: Jimbo Fisher. Plus Thanksgiving analysis and 10 things to watch Sunday
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2015/11/25/jameis-winston-tampa-bay-buccaneers-jimbo-fisher-week-12-nfl

Stroud Tampa Bay Times: NFL officially informs Bucs of Alexander's 4-game suspension
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/nfl-officially-informs-bucs-of-alexanders-4-game-suspension/2255499

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: Titans' Kendall Wright expected to play vs. Raiders
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2015/11/26/titans-receiver-kendall-wright-expected-play-vs-raiders/76421868/

WASHINGTON
Clarke Wash Post: Chris Culliver out for the season after injuring knee in practice Thursday
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/chris-culliver-out-for-the-season-after-injuring-knee-in-practice-thursday/2015/11/26/92bec046-9454-11e5-a2d6-f57908580b1f_story.html

History

Today in Pro Football History 11-26
1961: Giants Take Control in Second Half to Defeat Browns
http://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2015/11/1961-giants-take-control-in-second-half.html

Bucholtz Yahoo Canada: Bernie Custis, pro football's first starting black QB, is finally given his due
https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/bernie-custis-031023218.html
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Giants

Raanan NJ.com: Dallas Cowboys, Eagles flops give Giants opportunity to all but put away NFC East on Sunday
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/11/dallas_cowboys_eagles_flops_give_giants_opportunit.html

DE

Palladino CBS Radio: It’s Time For Giants’ JPP To Go From Relative To Relevant
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/11/27/jason-pierre-paul-giants-redskins-ernie-palladino/

NFL

ATLANTA
McClure ESPN ATL: Falcons sign Shayne Graham, but Matt Bryant not ruled out for Sunday
http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/17621/falcons-sign-shayne-graham-but-matt-bryant-not-ruled-out-for-sunday

DETROIT
Rothstein ESPN Detroit: Jim Bob Cooter's offensive influence has been massive for Matthew Stafford
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/189560/jim-bob-cooters-offensive-influence-has-been-massive-for-matthew-stafford

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans’ DeAndre Hopkins becoming the master of the one-handed catch
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2015/11/texans-deandre-hopkins-becoming-the-master-of-the-one-handed-catch/

NEW ENGLAND
McBride Boston Globe: Amendola upgraded, Dobson out for the season, and more
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/27/danny-amendola-upgraded-practice-report/iOo2sjvtFjZkVqdDIXcl6K/story.html

PHILADELPHIA
McLane Phil.com: Bill Davis has no answers for Eagles' sorry defense
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20151127_Bill_Davis_has_no_answers_for_Eagles__sorry_defense.html

Eckel NJ.com: Byron Maxwell questioning himself for Eagles failures
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/11/byron_maxwell_blaming_himself_for_eagles_failures.html

ST. LOUIS
Wagoner ESPN STL: On guard: Rams turn to Demetrius Rhaney, Cody Wichmann to handle interior OL spots
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/120888/on-guard-rams-turn-to-demetrius-rhaney-cody-wichmann-to-handle-interior-ol-spots

WASHINGTON
Testfatsion Wash Post: The NFC East race is now down to the Giants and Redskins
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/11/27/the-nfc-east-race-is-now-down-to-the-giants-and-redskins/?postshare=1961448627465437&tid=ss_tw

Eisen Giants.com: Scouting Report: Breaking down Washington
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Scouting-Report-Breaking-down-Washington/10886ea4-e3ae-4708-bb83-db8be9563a5c
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