Saturday Reading

Giants

Eisen Giants.com: Undefeated Giants taking nothing for granted
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Undefeated-Giants-taking-nothing-for-granted/15d4da93-f453-42d5-ba02-e2306eeef8f3

Willis NYP: Giants can make NFC East statement with win over Redskins
http://nypost.com/2016/09/23/giants-can-make-nfc-east-statement-with-win-over-redskins/

Popper NYDN: Giants will be without these two starters vs. Washington
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-marshall-newhouse-darian-thompson-washington-article-1.2803466

Kussoy NYP: Giants 'comfortable' with Rashad Jennings despite injury; DRC making impression
http://nypost.com/2016/09/23/giants-comfortable-with-rashad-jennings-despite-injury/

RV SNY: Will the Giants bury the defending NFC East champion Redskins? My preview/prediction
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/giants-redskins-week-3-game-preview/202931122

Traina NFL Spinzone: New York Giants: Week 3 Bold Predictions vs. Washington
https://nflspinzone.com/2016/09/23/new-york-giants-week-3-bold-predictions-vs-washington/

Coach

Eisen Giants.com: The McAdoo Report: Divisional matchup looms
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/The-McAdoo-Report-Divisional-matchup-looms/2625aa54-bc9d-41aa-b9fb-5c417be2666b

Rock Newsday: Ben McAdoo's fumble philosophy differs from Tom Coughlin
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/ben-mcadoo-s-fumble-philosophy-differs-from-tom-coughlin-1.12356049

Offense

Duggan NJ.com: Giants OC Mike Sullivan wants to clean up turnovers and drops
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/09/giants_oc_mike_sullivan_wants_to_clean_up_turnover.html

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants' scouting report on Redskins CB Josh Norman
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/48406/the-giants-scouting-report-on-redskins-cb-josh-norman

QB

Sullivan The Record: Manning still the man for Giants
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/sullivan-manning-still-the-man-for-giants-1.1665977

Kussoy NYP: One blemish to Eli Manning's great start -- and it's not his fault
http://nypost.com/2016/09/23/eli-mannings-dominating-and-his-stats-could-even-be-better/

Edholm Yahoo Sports: Now only one NFL team hasn't started an African-American QB in its history
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/now-only-one-nfl-team-hasnt-started-an-african-american-qb-in-its-history-145545532.html

WR

Raskin WSJ: Giants' Receiving Threats May Be Too Much for Redskins
http://www.wsj.com/articles/giants-boast-multiple-receiving-threats-1474501747

Eisen Giants.com: Sterling Shepard is actually ahead of Beckham's rookie pace
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Sterling-Shepard-is-actually-ahead-of-Beckhams-rookie-pace/346f91f9-9ee5-4154-afdb-9a7940347897

Canavan AP NJ Herald: Giants rookie receiver Shepard making big contributions
http://www.njherald.com/article/20160922/AP/309229605

Benoit MMQB: With nemesis Odell Beckham Jr. up next, Josh Norman continues to catch flak for not shadowing No. 1 receivers. For starters, he’s not the coach—and 10 other truths to consider before forming an opinion
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/09/21/nfl-josh-norman-washington-redskins-odell-beckham-jr-new-york-giants

RT

Heyman Newsday: Giants looking to Bobby Hart, Will Beatty to step in at right tackle
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-looking-to-hart-beatty-to-step-in-at-right-tackle-1.12357922

Stapleton The Record: Giants' Bobby Hart relieved that former teammate feels better
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/giants-bobby-hart-relieved-that-former-teammate-feels-better-1.1663897

LT

Kratch NJ.com: Ereck Flowers on his 2nd year, loving his job | Giants 4 Downs ...
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/09/giants_4_downs_interview_with_lt_ereck_flowers.html

Defense

Eisen Giants.com: Giants' revamped defense preps for its next test
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-revamped-defense-preps-for-its-next-test/3d737281-e978-4125-adff-33ceb65b58d6

Duggan NJ.com: Giants DC Steve Spagnuolo explains lack of snaps for LB Devon Kennard
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/09/giants_dc_steve_spagnuolo_explains_lack_of_snaps_f.html

OLB

Popper NYDN: Keenan Robinson getting Giants fired up to face his former team
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/keenan-robinson-giants-fired-face-team-article-1.2804006

CB

Foxworth The Undefeated: Defensive backs’ tight, smart coverage led the way to Giants’ surprising victory
http://theundefeated.com/features/all-22-saints-v-giants/

Duggan NJ.com: Could Leon Hall play a bigger role at safety?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/09/could_leon_hall_play_a_bigger_role_at_safety.html

Duggan NJ.com: Giants rookie Michael Hunter planning to make most of promotion ...
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/09/giants_rookie_michael_hunter_planning_to_make_most.html

SS

Salomone Giants.com: Landon's Journey: Landon Collins returns to his Louisiana roots
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/LifeFitnessFeatured/article-1/Landons-Journey-Landon-Collins-returns-to-his-Louisiana-roots/034c4c84-afd7-4a09-aa0f-855cb8624ed9

NFL

Prisco CBS Sports: Prisco's picks for week 3, Dolphins, Saints, Jags get first wins, Skins go 0-3
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-picks-for-nfl-week-3-dolphins-saints-jags-get-first-wins-skins-go-0-3/

Brandt NFL.com: Giants, Buccaneers among likely new playoff teams in 2016
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000706657/article/giants-buccaneers-among-likely-new-playoff-teams-in-2016

Greenberg Wash Post: Ravens and Giants may be 2-0 but they're probably going to miss the playoffs
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2016/09/20/ravens-and-giants-may-be-2-0-but-theyre-probably-going-to-miss-the-playoffs/

Benoit MMQB: CALM DAK, AND PHILLY’S TRUST IN CARSON WENTZ
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/09/22/nfl-week-3-film-study-notes-scouting-reports

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Shanahan's pleased with no-huddle results
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/shanahans-pleased-with-no-huddle-results/nsdkq/

BUFFALO
Gleason Buffalo News: At this point Eagles are where Bills should be
https://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/09/20/at-this-point-eagles-are-where-bills-should-be/

Rodak ESPN Buffalo: Rex Ryan wants more from Samny Watkins, less ground and pound
http://www.espn.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/81544/rex-ryan-wants-more-from-sammy-watkins-less-ground-and-pound

Skurski Buffalo News: The last time the Bills made a change similar to Greg Roman's firing Friday was the miserable '09 season.
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/09/20/eric-wood-hopes-mystery-anthony-lynns-offense-leads-competitive-advantage-sunday/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Cam Newton didn't say a lot about race, but he said more than he has. Ron Rivera chimed in, too.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article103306852.html

Bonnell Charlotte Observer: Minnesota Vikings' emerging star Stefon Diggs has Carolina Panthers full attention
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article102950597.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: 10 Thoughts following bad loss: Jay Cutler has 99 starts for Bears, Pernell dustup, more Jordan Howard? Much more.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-10-thoughts-bears-eagles-jay-cutler-20160920-story.html

Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Bears may face complicated decision with Jay Cutler
http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4703739/bears-may-face-complicated-decision-with-jay-cutler

Hanley Chicago Tribune: Bears can learn from Cowboys when it comes to building an offensive line
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-mulligan-bears-cowboys-offensive-line-spt-0921-20160920-column.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: If you're keeping tabs, Danny Trevathan needs thumb surgery, Eddie Goldman will likely miss 4 weeks, Lamarr Houston's season is done.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-lamarr-houston-eddie-goldman-injuries-spt-20160920-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Surgery to keep Bears LB Danny Trevathan out indefinitely
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-danny-trevathan-thumb-surgery-bits-spt-0921-20160920-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: As Bears defense reshuffles, Jerrell Freeman's 'fired-up calmness' a key
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-jerrell-freeman-bears-defense-shuffled-spt-0923-20160922-story.html

CINCINNATI
Tanier B/R: Bengals coordinators usually become head coaches. Is Ken Zampese next?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2631037-next-big-thing-ken-zampeses-deep-roots-fresh-ideas-and-family-values

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns Josh McCown has a broken collarbone again
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/09/josh_mccown_has_broken_collarb.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns new QB Charlie Whitehurst, Clipboard Jesus, will provide some divine intervention if needed
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/09/browns_new_quarterback_charlie.html

Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Tyrone Holmes sees an opportunity with Browns he never got in Jacksonville.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/09/tyrone_holmes_sees_an_opportun.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns K Patrick Murray injures repaired left knee; 2014 Pro Bowler Cody Parkey set to replace him vs Dolphins
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/09/browns_kicker_patrick_murrays.html

DALLAS
Townsend Dallas Morning News: What do the Dallas Cowboys think about marijuana?
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/09/22/dallas-cowboys-think-marijuana

Moore Dallas Morning News: The Ranch Report: On the move with Dak Prescott and his input in Cowboys offense
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/09/22/ranch-report-move-dak-prescott-input-cowboys-offense

Machota Dallas Morning News: Dak Prescott on quickly going through reads after ball is snapped: Find the open guy, don't think twice, let it rip
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/09/21/dak-prescott-quickly-going-progressions-ball-snapped-find-open-guy-think-twice-let-rip

Archer ESPN: Stephen Jones: Everything 'looking great' in Tony Romo recovery
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4754301

Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: How is Zeke taking scrutiny? 'I'm probably more down on myself than any of you,' rookie says
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/09/21/cowboys-rookie-rb-ezekiel-elliott-criticism-outside-noise-really-important

Machota Dallas Morning News: Scott Linehan: Ezekiel Elliott's fumbles 'lit a little fire there that we've got to put out'
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/09/22/scott-linehan-ezekiel-elliotts-fumbles-lit-little-fire-got-put

Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys WR Dez Bryant is in a good mood because he feels good
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article103560532.html

George Dallas Morning News: Cowboys' vaunted O-line hasn't been bad, but hasn't been dominant; so what (if anything) is wrong?
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/09/22/cowboys-vaunted-o-line-bad-dominant-anything-wrong

Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys offensive linemen Tyron Smith, Doug Free slowed by injuries
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article103742186.html

Moore Dallas Morning News: Look for Cowboys to shake up DL and make change at LB
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/09/22/look-cowboys-shake-dl-make-change-lb

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: Trevor Siemian, Broncos ' offense turn to troubled zone: The red zone
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/21/trevor-siemian-broncos-offense-red-zone/

Klis 9News: Broncos notes: Phillips moves quickly from unemployed to starting tight end
http://www.9news.com/sports/broncos-notes-phillips-moves-quickly-from-unemployed-to-starting-tight-end/324871585

Jhabalva Denver Post: About the Broncos and their tight ends
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/21/jeff-heuerman-denver-broncos-tight-ends/

Wolfe Denver Post: Schofield, Sambrailo and Weems. Broncos preparing for a rotation on right side of their OL w/ Donald Stephenson out
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/23/broncos-preparing-for-a-rotation-on-right-side-of-offensive-line-with-donald-stephenson-out/

Klis 9News: Von's offseason dancing, fast sack start, is no coincidence
http://www.9news.com/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/vons-offseason-dancing-fast-sack-start-is-no-coincidence/324062187

Groke Denver Post: Casey Kreiter was about to become a full-time science teacher in Iowa before Broncos called. His Q& A
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/22/casey-kreiter-denver-broncos-q-and-a/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions focused on the once unthinkable — a winning streak at Lambeau Field
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/23/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers-lambeau-field/90883936/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Theo Riddick, Dwayne Washington lead the way in Lions' ground game with Ameer Abdullah out
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/21/dwayne-washington-detroit-lions-fantasy/90788766/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: No. 61 reminds Lions DL Kerry Hyder of his humble beginnings
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/23/detroit-lions-kerry-hyder/90888210/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions DC Teryl Austin revisits Hail Mary loss: I didn't make a good call and we didn't finish
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/22/teryl-austin-hail-mary/90845812/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: The Lions aren't buying that Aaron Rodgers is slumping
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/22/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers-aaron-rodgers/90821968/

Samuelsen Detroit Free Press: From Jamie Samuelsen: Of all the Lions injuries, LB DeAndre Levy's hurts the most
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/21/detroit-lions-jamie-samuelsen-blog-injuries/90813850/

GREEN BAY
Dougherty Mil JS: Rodgers' roots offer answers
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/dougherty/2016/09/23/dougherty-rodgers-roots-offer-answers/90909198/

Cohen Mil JS: QBs coach Van Pelt explains Rodgers' performance
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/09/22/qbs-coach-van-pelt-explains-rodgers-performance/90871856/

Wood Mil JS: Lacy likes sound of more opportunities
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/09/22/lacy-likes-sound-more-opportunities/90863182/

Silverstein Mil JS: Cobb in backfield not clicking so far
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/09/23/cobb-backfield-not-clicking-so-far/90908898/

Wood Mil JS: Big plays could be next for Jordy Nelson
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/09/22/big-plays-could-next-jordy-nelson/90839444/

McGinn Mil JS: Memories and more for Kyle Steuck
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2016/09/22/mcginn-memories-and-more-kyle-steuck/90838378/

Silverstein Mil JS: Packers' run defense crossing the line
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/09/22/packers-run-defense-crossing-line/90877350/

Wood Mil JS: 'Jake and Blake' forming sturdy ILB duo
http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/201838088/0/milwaukee/packers~Jake-and-Blake-forming-sturdy-ILB-duo/

HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: In Year Three of O'Brien we're still waiting for Texans' new offense to appear
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/smith/article/Granted-Brock-Osweiler-needs-time-but-Texans-9243274.php?t=d09babd209438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

McClain Houston Chronicle: How bad was Texans' loss to Patriots? Beyond belief
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/How-bad-was-Texans-loss-to-Patriots-Beyond-9241045.php?t=5152dc5420438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Harvey Houston Chronicle: Texans: Reasons for pessimism after shutout loss to Patriots
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Reasons-for-pessimism-after-shutout-loss-9241012.php?cmpid=twitter-mobile

Smith Houston Chronicle: Amateur-hour Texans once again not ready for prime time
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/smith/article/Texans-once-again-not-ready-for-prime-time-9240956.php?t=ef2424b954438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

McClain Houston Chronicle: Bill O'Brien: Don't write these Texans off
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/Bill-O-Brien-Don-t-write-these-Texans-off-9243035.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Brock Osweiler ineffectual in embarrassing Texans loss
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Brock-Osweiler-ineffectual-in-embarrassing-Texans-9240971.php?t=d9263c71f4438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Improvement, consistency in blocking key to future success for Lamar Miller, Texans' offense
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Improvement-consistency-in-blocking-key-to-9243053.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Patriots' read option fools Texans
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Patriots-read-option-fools-Texans-9240911.php?t=24341e46d4438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' J.J. Watt has quiet game against Patriots
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-J-J-Watt-has-quiet-uncharacteristic-9240909.php?t=0e1cd91b42438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' special teams inept against Patriots with two lost fumbles
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-special-teams-inept-against-Patriots-9240908.php?cmpid=twitter-premium

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: The injuries keep coming for the Colts. Here's how far they've gone to prevent them, despite a lack of results:
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/09/23/insider-why-cant-colts-stay-healthy/90899262/

Holder Ind Star: But he's fine, they say& gt;& gt; Colts list Andrew Luck as questionable
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/09/23/colts-list-andrew-luck-questionable/90917254/

Keefer Ind Star: While T.Y. Hilton shoulders blame for 0-2 start, the 1st round pick no Colts fan wanted readies for his moment
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/09/21/ty-hilton-ticked-phillip-dorsett-ready/90787246/

JACKSONVILLE
Heilman Fla Times Union: Beachum still out, Linder injured - Jaguars OL could have two players making first NFL starts Sunday
http://m.jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2016-09-22/story/already-reeling-jaguars-hurting-too-o-line-could-have-3-new

KANSAS CITY
Kerkhoff KC Star: Looks like Jamaal Charles won't play for this weekend vs. Jets, but Chiefs aren't hurting at RB
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article103749716.html

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs not buying talk about diminished Darrelle Revis:
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article103502442.html

LOS ANGELES
Klein LA Times: Rams need directions to the end zone
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-keenum-winston-20160921-snap-story.html

Farmer LA Times: Success of young NFL quarterbacks ratchets up pressure on Rams to play Jared Goff
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-nfl-quarterbacks-winston-20160922-snap-story.html

Klein LA Times: Rams' Todd Gurley will try to break through against Tampa Bay
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-report-20160923-snap-story.html

Klein LA Times: Rams' Mark Barron has 'a little added motivation' in facing Tampa Bay, his old team
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-mark-barron-20160922-snap-story.html

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Gase: Tannehill’s not the problem; others aren’t pulling their weight
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article103211922.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Dolphins say they know more about ball than folks worried about their absent running game. So stop worrying:
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article103758051.html

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Dolphins planning to use 'committee' of tailbacks with Arian Foster out
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-notes-0924-20160923-story.html

Beasley Miami Herald: Dolphins’ Jarvis Landry leads the league in one major stat
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article103441562.html

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Dolphins tight end Jordan Cameron looks back at his time with the Browns
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-jordan-cameron-cleveland-browns-tenure-20160923-video-premiumvideo.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Busts -- physical and mental -- a concern for the Dolphins' defense
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2016/09/busts-physical-and-mental-a-concern-for-the-miami-dolphins-defense.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings QB Sam Bradford's a hockey guy An NHL player said the 1-time Canucks fan was good enough player to make NHL
http://www.twincities.com/2016/09/22/vikings-sam-bradford-right-at-home-in-state-of-hockey/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Various doctors still say Adrian Peterson out minimum of 3 months but some Vikings players hope heals again quickly
http://www.twincities.com/2016/09/22/vikings-hope-adrian-peterson-has-another-quick-recovery-after-knee-surgery/

Krammer Minn Star Tribune: Vikings say Matt Kalil had torn labrum in right hip repaired
http://m.startribune.com/matt-kalil-had-labrum-tear-repaired-in-right-hip-vikings-say/394569961/

Tomasson Twincities.com: As far as Vikings coach Mike Zimmer is concerned, injured Sharrif Floyd is invisible: "Out of sight, out of mind.''
http://www.twincities.com/2016/09/22/vikings-sharrif-floyd-tackle-out-indefinitely-knee-surgery/

NEW ENGLAND
Woo SI: Hoodie's Greatest Hits: 10 times Bill Belichick guided the Patriots to improbable wins
http://www.si.com/nfl/bill-belichick-new-england-patriots-best-memorable-weird-win

Reiss ESPN Boston: Analysis: With time on their side, Patriots not panicking over Jacoby Brissett right thumb injury.
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4796068/patriots-not-panicing-with-jacoby-brissett-injury-as-time-is-on-their-side-this-week?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Reiss ESPN Boston: Bill Parcells discusses Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett and "some attributes you can't see."
http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=17617358

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Saints battling human nature after third consecutive 0-2 start
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/09/saints_here_we_go_again_column.html

Holder Nola.com: Saints' run game virtually nonexistent in this week's Offensive Film Study
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/09/new_orleans_saints_offensive_f_4.html

Holder Nola.com: Giants blocked field goal negates Saints' three takeaways in Defensive Film Study
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/09/new_orleans_saints_defensive_f_8.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Against Julio Jones, Saints CBs face another challenging task
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/09/against_julio_jones_saints_cbs.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints LB Dannell Ellerbe taking every step to be injury free
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/09/saints_lb_dannell_ellerbe_taki.html

OAKLAND
Swan SF Chronicle: Ex-NFL players Lott, Peete work to keep Raiders in Oakland
http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Ex-NFL-players-Lott-Peete-work-to-keep-Raiders-9243044.php

Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders' Latavius Murray could be helped by occasional rest
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-Latavius-Murray-could-be-helped-by-9238482.php?t=c9b98c9d23& cmpid=twitter-premium

Tafur SF Chronicle: Ken Norton Jr. can’t explain #Raiders’ struggling defense
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Ken-Norton-Jr-can-t-explain-Raiders-bad-9241095.php?cmpid=twitter-premium

Mano SJ Mercury News: Raiders' Khalil Mack draws comparison to Lawrence Taylor
http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/23/raiders-khalil-mack-draws-comparison-to-lawrence-taylor/

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Eagles-Steelers predictions
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Eagles-Steelers-Predictions-2016.html

McLane Phil.com: Doug Pederson showing he's more than just an Andy Reid clone
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160925_McLane__Pederson_showing_he_s_more_than_just_a_Reid_clone.html

Sielski Phil.com: Frank Reich's experience with prodigies...including Sam Bowie:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160923_Sielski__Reich_draws_on_experience_with_prodigies_to_teach_Wentz.html

McLane Phil.com: Jason Kelce's slow start to the season:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160923_Jason_Kelce_fighting_off_another_slow_start.html

Berman Phil.com: Finding Antonio Brown won't be the problem for the Eagles' secondary. Covering him? That's a better question:
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20160923_Can_shorthanded_Eagles_secondary_contain_Antonio_Brown_.html

PITTSBURGH
Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: The Steelers are studying the Chiefs as much as the Eagles
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/09/22/Steelers-studying-Chiefs-as-much-as-the-Eagles/stories/201609230096?utm_campaign=Echobox& utm_medium=Social& utm_source=Twitter#link_time=1474574908

Cook Pitt Post Gazette: Sammie Coates quit on a route. Then he had a chat with Ben Roethlisberger. Then everything changed
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2016/09/20/Ron-Cook-Well-timed-well-placed-push-might-prove-to-be-key-to-Sammie-Coates-career/stories/201609200057

Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: On the Steelers: Best offensive line in the NFL?
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/09/23/On-the-Steelers-Best-offensive-line-in-the-NFL/stories/201609230106

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Jarvis Jones on his increased role this season: "They're definitely rocking with me and giving me an opportunity."
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/09/22/Steelers-notebook-Linebacker-Jarvis-Jones-getting-more-playing-time/stories/201609220095

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UTSD: Antonio Gates, Joey Bosa share something in common. Both enter Friday as apparent long shots to play Sunday.
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sd-sp-chargers-antonio-gates-joey-bosa-20160922-story.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers G Beadles defined by durability, charity
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-guard-Beadles-has-been-steady-on-off-field-9243056.php?t=8023a496c8& cmpid=twitter-premium

Branch SF Chronicle: Surprise starter: 49ers RG Tiller determined to keep job he didn't expect to have.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Surprise-starter-49ers-RG-Tiller-determined-to-9237675.php?t=cd57b670a3& cmpid=twitter-premium

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers terrific-and-terrible defense readies for limping Seahawks.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-defense-has-been-this-way-before-9238093.php?t=d5113c56fa& cmpid=twitter-premium

SEATTLE
Jenks Seattle Times: Are the Seahawks changing their offensive identity? Pete Carroll says no
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/are-the-seahawks-changing-their-offensive-identity-pete-carroll-says-no/?utm_content=bufferda58a& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=owned_buffer_sports

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: It's looking like the Christine Michael show on Sunday. Details on Seahawks injuries:
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/22143/seahawks-rb-christine-michael-ready-for-a-bigger-load-vs-49ers

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks' defense looking to force some turnovers
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/only-knock-against-seahawks-defense-so-far-is-lack-of-turnovers/

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Early lack of Jackson-Winston chemistry puzzles Bucs
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/early-lack-of-jackson-winston-chemistry-puzzles-bucs/2294853

Marvez Fox Sports: Austin Seferian Jenkins release was a long time coming
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/austin-seferian-jenkins-release-from-tampa-bay-buccaneers-dui-dirk-koetter/y58k65nvdmp31m7xekjb6emi

Auman TB Times: Tight end replacing ASJ on Sunday is a former walk-on long-snapper at Memphis. Meet Bucs rookie Alan Cross:
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/once-a-walk-on-bucs-te-cross-enjoying-familiar-path-as-rookie/2291502

Auman TB Times: Bucs' offensive line preparing for another challenge in Rams DT Aaron Donald, who has 20 sacks in 1st 2 NFL seasons.
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-bay-buccaneers-prepare-to-face-another-elite-game-wrecker-in-rams/2294790

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: In his 3 game-winning drives, Titans' QB Mariota hasn't thrown a single incompletion
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/09/21/marcus-mariota-developing-clutch-qb-reputation/90779838/

Glennon The Tennessean: Titans OC Terry Robiskie gives Kendall Wright a motivational jab
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/09/22/titans-terry-robiskie-gives-kendall-wright-motivational-jab/90860760/

Wolf The Tennessean: Jace Amaro could see larger role for Titans vs Raiders. "He was running the plays I usually run." - Delanie Walker
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/09/23/delanie-walker-limited-hamstring-questionable-sunday-vs-raiders/90906448/

WASHINGTON
Clarke Wash Post: Redskins vs. Giants: Five story lines to follow
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/09/23/redskins-vs-giants-five-story-lines-to-follow/?postshare=2961474654396611& tid=ss_tw

Jones Wash Post: Redskins - Giants key matchups to follow Sunday.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/09/22/redskins-giants-key-matchups-to-follow-sunday-at-metlife-stadium/

Jones Wash Post: Redskins injury report: DeSean Jackson ‘ready to roll;’ Baker, Lichtensteiger among players listed as questionable
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/09/23/redskins-injury-report-desean-jackson-ready-to-roll-baker-lichtensteiger-among-players-listed-as-questionable/?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Testfatsion Wash Post: For Redskins, specter of an 0-3 start means the season has gotten urgent early
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/for-redskins-specter-of-an-0-3-start-means-the-season-has-gotten-urgent-early/2016/09/23/f8cb5236-81b7-11e6-a52d-9a865a0ed0d4_story.html?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Clarke Wash Post: Sean McVay acknowledges Redskins' play calls need 'a little bit more balance'
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/09/23/sean-mcvay-acknowledges-redskins-play-calls-need-a-little-bit-more-balance/?

Jones Wash Post: DJax preaching unity while expressing confidence Redskins can rebound.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/09/23/desean-jackson-preaches-unity-expresses-confidence-in-redskins-ability-to-rebound/

Jones Wash Post: Joe Barry keeps Redskins' coverage tactics shrouded in mystery
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/09/22/joe-barry-keeps-redskins-coverage-tactics-shrouded-in-mystery/?postshare=9891474574980972& tid=ss_tw

Steinberg Wash Post: Bashaud Breeland, on media heat: "I laugh at y’all at the end of the day, for real."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/09/23/bashaud-breeland-is-blocking-out-all-the-noise/

Draft

Miller B/R: Brand new scouting notebook, with an updated Top 32 Big Board, is here
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2665219-matt-millers-week-3-nfl-scouting-notebook-kizer-rising-anonymous-scout-qa

Edholm Yahoo Sports: NFL mock draft 1.0: Quarterbacks go 1-2 despite early questions with both this season
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-mock-draft-1-0-quarterbacks-go-1-2-despite-early-questions-with-both-110010879.html

Brugler CBS Sports: NFL Scout's Eye: Defensive talent on full display in Florida-Tennessee matchup
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-scouts-eye-defensive-talent-on-full-display-in-florida-tennessee-matchup/

Palazzolo PFF: The draft prospect matchups you need to be watching in Week 4
https://www.profootballfocus.com/draft-prospect-matchups-you-need-to-be-watching-in-week-4/

History

PapaCast: ThePapaCast-GiantsCast welcomes Pro Football HOF HarryCarson. Incredible stories
http://bobpapa.com/2016/09/22/the-papacast-giantscast-harry-carson/

Giants Birthdays

Bobby Duhon FB D3-Tulane 1968 NYG 1968-1972 9-24-1946

Wes Grant DE D4-UCLA 1970 NYG IR 1970 NYG Training camp 1971 9-24-1946

Trumaine McBride LCB W-JAX 2013 NYG 2013-2015 9-24-1985

Paul McFadden PK W-PHI 1988 NYG 1988 9-24-1961