Sunday Reading

Giants

Schwartz NYP: Giants vs. 'hungry animals': Why Beckham won't be only one fired up
http://nypost.com/2016/09/24/giants-vs-hungry-animals-why-beckham-wont-be-only-one-fired-up/

Schwartz NYP: Giants offense set to line up against an old friend
http://nypost.com/2016/09/24/giants-offense-set-to-line-up-against-an-old-friend/

RV SNY: Behind enemy lines with the Redskins. My 3 question with Mike Jones Wash Post
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/behind-enemy-lines-qa-with-redskins-reporter-mike-jones/202904546

Traina Inside Football: Giants vs. Washington: Preview
https://insidefootball.com/2016/09/giants-vs-washington-preview/

Coach

Glauber Newsday: Ben McAdoo stands tall with Giants amidst social issues
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/ben-mcadoo-stands-tall-with-giants-amidst-social-issues-1.12361279

RB
Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
9/25/16, 4:30 AM
#Giants RB Rashad Jennings (thumb) will be a surprise spectator today. After early optimism, he’s expected to be out vs. #Redskins.

WR

Stapleton Asbury Park Press: Trio of Giants receivers making big impact
http://www.app.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2016/09/25/trio-giants-receivers-making-big-impact/91068610/

Leonard NYDN: Beckham meets Norman again — and McAdoo must manage the mayhem
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/beckham-meets-norman-mcadoo-manage-mayhem-article-1.2805058

SI.com: Odell Beckham Jr. will donate $500,000 to repair fields lost in Louisiana floods
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/09/24/giants-odell-beckham-jr-donating-louisiana-flood-fields?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Defense

Rock Newsday: Better Giants personnel means more productive blitzing schemes by db's
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/better-giants-personnel-means-more-productive-blitzing-schemes-by-dbs-1.12360850

Schwartz NYP: Harry Carson: Why this Giants defense can be special
http://nypost.com/2016/09/25/harry-carson-why-this-giants-defense-can-be-special/

S

Kratch NJ.com: Giants add a safety before Redskins game with Darian Thompson out
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/09/giants_add_a_safety_before_redskins_game_with_dari.html

Rock Newsday: Giants waive Michael Hunter, promote Andrew Adams
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-waive-michael-hunter-promote-andrew-adams-1.12360133

Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan)
9/24/16, 2:56 PM
Expect recently elevated safety Andrew Adams to be active Sunday vs. Redskins. He'll be on several special teams units

NFL

Myers NYDN: Sunday Morning QB: Don't worry Tom, Belichick still needs you
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/sunday-morning-qb-don-worry-tom-brady-bill-article-1.2804960?

Volin Boston Globe: Sunday Football Notes: The scenario Tom Brady has always feared
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/09/24/ben-volin-this-scenario-tom-brady-has-always-feared/Qtep5LDX8hZW0Pa5S2kFYI/story.html

Grammling MMQB: The Rams’ Coliseum Problems, A Real Test for Wentz, and Darian Stewart’s Dangerous Hits

"By the end of last year’s roller coaster matchup with Josh Norman, Beckham had 99 catches for 1,396 yards and 13 TDs through 14 games on the season. In the three games since, he has a pedestrian 17 catches for 213 yards and zero touchdowns.

Here’s what everyone loses site of when they talk Beckham-Norman II, as my oh-so-astute colleague and podcast partner (for God’s sake, subscribe to my podcast!) Andy Benoit pointed out earlier this week: Norman couldn’t cover Beckham. If Beckham hadn’t lost his mind and reverted to a 3-year-old throwing a tantrum because he’s just been told he can’t watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on account of the fact that it’s… well, I’m sorry son, it’s just an unforgivably awful show, and if Beckham hadn’t dropped a wide-open touchdown early on, we’d be talking about how badly he torched Norman a year ago.
As you probably heard, Washington has been playing Norman exclusively on the left side through two games, and the fact that they’ll reportedly let him travel with Beckham (except when Beckham lines up in the slot) on Sunday smells a little bit like panic for an 0-2 team. Unless Norman gets under Beckham’s skin again, I’m not sure he can stop him."
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/09/24/nfl-week-3-la-coliseum-rams-carson-wentz-steelers-darian-stewart-hits

Burke SI: Week 3 picks: SI gives predictions for Giants-Redskins, Bengals-Broncos and every other game
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/09/23/nfl-week-3-picks-predictions-schedule-matchups

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Julio Jones Says He Will Play Monday Night
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/julio-jones-returned-to-practice-will-play-vs-sain/nsdzq/

BALTIMORE
Lee Bal Sun: 3 stats that stand out as the Ravens face the Jaguars
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-3-stats-0925-20160923-story.html

Zrebiec Bal Sun: Emerging Ravens defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan returns home to face the Jaguars
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-jaguars-0925-20160924-story.html

BUFFALO
Cannizzaro NYP: Here's why Rex Ryan is not totally to blame for Bills' failings
http://nypost.com/2016/09/25/heres-why-rex-ryan-is-not-totally-to-blame-for-bills-failings/

Sullivan a Buffalo News: Bills' change of coordinators eliminates one more excuse
https://bills.buffalonews.com/2016/09/24/bills-change-of-coordinators-eliminates-one-more-excuse/

Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
9/25/16, 4:31 AM
#Bills WR Sammy Watkins (foot), who got stepped on in a walk-through this week, is out vs. #AZCardinals, source said

CAROLINA
Fowler Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers must answer these 2 questions to beat Vikings on Sunday
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-says-blog/article103971526.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Q& A: Carolina Panthers RB Cameron Artis-Payne
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article103973641.html

CHICAGO
Haugh Chicago Tribune: It's time for John Fox to tap into his inner Bill Belichick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-john-fox-turnaround-haugh-spt-0925-20160924-column.html

Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears quarterback of future? Don't hold your breath, nary a one in sight
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-future-quarterback-search-bears-spt-0925-20160924-story.html

Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
9/25/16, 4:48 AM
Lot of injuries for CHI/DAL: CB Kyle Fuller (knee) expected to be out, CB Orlando Scandrick (hammies) may be too. Tyron Smith game-time call

CINCINNATI
Owaczarski Cin Enquirer: Dalton, Bengals look to get best of old rivals in Denver
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/09/22/andy-dalton-cincinnati-bengals-look-to-get-past-denver-broncos-wade-phillips-and-von-miller/90859642/

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Cody Kessler, from underdog in Bakersfield to Browns starter: 'I've been waiting for this moment all of my life'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/09/cody_kessler_from_bakersfield.html

DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: Home-field disadvantage? A look at why the Cowboys haven't won at home in over a year
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/09/24/home-field-disadvantage-look-cwoboys-won-att-stadium-year

DENVER
Klis 9News Denver: 9 keys to Broncos defeating the Bengals
http://www.9news.com/mb/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/9-points-to-broncos-defeating-the-bengals/325084299

Kiszla Denver Post: Trevor Siemian already as good as Brock Osweiler, but can he lead Broncos to a Super Bowl?
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/24/trevor-siemian-brock-osweiler-super-bowl-broncos/

Groke Denver Post: If Shane Ray is doing it right, he “can't be blocked" and Broncos need him to step up
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/24/if-shane-ray-is-doing-it-right-he-cant-be-blocked-and-broncos-need-him-to-step-up/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions notes: Tomlinson must rebound from 'up and down' start to season
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/24/detroit-lions-laken-Tomlinson/91003260/

Levy Detroit Free Press: It's popular to hate on DeAndre Levy right now for his injuries. Before you do, read how much they weigh on him
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/24/detroit-lions-deandre-levy/91065392/

GREEN BAY
McGinn Mil JS: An executive in personnel for a NFL team tells Bob McGinn the Packers have what it takes to win it all.
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2016/09/24/mcginn-packers-possess-super-bowl-ability/90910406/?hootPostID=b579831e80c8aa142e0d655e86a19606

Cohen Mil JS: Penalties and referees are part of preparation
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/09/24/penalties-and-referees-part-preparation/90911026/

Silverstein Mil JS: New from JSOnline and PackersNews: Matthews, Burnett ruled out; Guion, Jones doubtful
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/09/24/matthews-burnett-ruled-out-guion-jones-doubtful/91029744/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' wide receivers find tough sledding against Patriots' coverage schemes
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-wide-receivers-find-tough-sledding-9254170.php?cmpid=twitter-mobile

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars Insider: Short passing game going nowhere
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2016-09-24/story/jaguars-insider-short-passing-game-going-nowhere

Carlyon Fla Times Union: Inside the Game: Gipson expects Flacco to test Jags' deep-middle
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2016-09-24/story/inside-game-gipson-expects-flacco-test-jags-deep-middle

Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
9/25/16, 4:51 AM
At this point, #Jaguars slated to be without C Brandon Linder (knee) & CB Prince Amukamara, while DE Jared Odrick (triceps) is iffy, too.

KANSAS CITY
Gregorian KC Star: As Tyreek Hill emerges as a playmaker, so does dilemma for Chiefs fans
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article103979971.html

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs' '3 Amigos' want to win games, sell shirts and 'eat greedy'
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article103940136.html#storylink=cpy

LOS ANGELES
Klein LA Times: Anticipated matchup between Rams' Jared Goff and Tampa Bay's Winston isn't likely
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-buccaneers-20160924-snap-story.html

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: If Dolphins don’t beat Browns, they may as well start thinking about next season
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article103860541.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Five things to watch for Dolphins vs. Browns
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article103825286.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Sometimes the Dolphins' logic of limiting Cameron Wake makes no sense
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article103859491.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Dolphin eager to show he's more than a specialist; Fins nuggets
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article104026086.html

MINNESOTA
Pelissero USA Today: Adrian Peterson thinks he can return in 8 weeks. That's optimistic. Will be awhile til Vikings know what's doable.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/vikings/2016/09/24/adrian-peterson-targets-rapid-return/91044554/

NEW ENGLAND
Kurkjian Boston Herald: Patriots playing it forward, won't dwell on success
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/09/patriots_playing_it_forward_won_t_dwell_on_success

Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts/notes around Patriots and NFL (sizzling starts, Schuplinski, Bruschi/Parcells, Gostkowski etc.).
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4796092/no-team-is-starting-games-as-fast-as-patriots-and-its-not-even-close?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

NEW ORLEANS
Teope Nola.com: Saints LT Terron Armstead (knee) officially ruled out against Falcons
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/09/saints_lt_terron_armstead_knee.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Saints offensive lineman Andrus Peat comfortable at both guard and tackle
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_c2c72758-82a4-11e6-b04f-e705bf1f5419.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints CB Delvin Breaux was his typical jovial self Saturday, and he explained how he suffered his broken fibula.
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/09/saints_cb_delvin_breaux_initia.html

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders' explosive offense hopes to pick up struggling defense
http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-explosive-offense-hopes-to-pick-up-9278023.php

Thompson SJ Mercury News: It's ultimatum time for Raiders defense
http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/09/24/its-ultimatum-time-for-raiders-defense/

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
9/25/16, 2:48 AM
Raiders are moving their 1st-round draft pick, safety Karl Joseph, into starting lineup today vs. Ten, per source

PHILADELPHIA
Narducci Phil.com: Eagles' Trey Burton gets chance to showcase his skills
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/394634781.html

PITTSBURGH
Dulac Pitt Post Gazette: Key matchup: Steelers ILB Ryan Shazier vs. Eagles RB Ryan Mathews
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/09/25/Key-matchup-Steelers-ILB-Ryan-Shazier-vs-Eagles-RB-Ryan-Mathews/stories/201609250195

Paulk Pitt Tribune Review: Steelers rookies Burns, Davis and Hargrave acing learning curve
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/11181910-74/rookies-burns-davis

Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Ed Bouchette's Sunday spotlight: Australia a good source of punters
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/09/25/Ed-Bouchette-s-Sunday-spotlight/stories/201609250134

Dulac Pitt Post Gazette: On the Steelers: History against first-round rookies goes decades back
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/09/25/On-the-Steelers-History-against-first-round-rookies-goes-decades-back/stories/201609250133

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UTSD: Philip Rivers, Jason Verrett make life easier for their coaches. Pagano: Verrett "the best cornerback" in NFL.
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sd-sp-chargers-philip-rivers-jason-verrett-20160924-story.html

Gehlken UTSD: Chargers part with RB Andre Williams, clear roster room for Asante Cleveland with Antonio Gates injured.
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sd-sp-chargers-andre-williams-asante-cleveland-20160924-story.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Good news for 49ers: Lynch is gone and Wilson is gimpy
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Still-plenty-to-fear-in-Seattle-without-Lynch-or-9276466.php?cmpid=twitter-premium

Maiocco CSN Bay Area: Armstead focused on keeping Wilson within his grasp
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/armstead-focused-keeping-wilson-within-his-grasp

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks seek to rediscover their running game Sunday against 49ers
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-seek-to-rediscover-their-running-game-sunday-against-san-francisco-49ers/

TAMPA BAY
Stroud TB Times: Tampa Bay Buccaneeers' fate hinges on fixing the defense
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-bay-buccaneeers-fate-hinges-on-fixing-the-defense/2295079

WASHINGTON
Brewer Wash Post: The Redskins' next opponents: The Giants, and their demons
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/the-redskins-next-opponents-the-giants-and-their-demons/2016/09/24/65b48680-81ed-11e6-b002-307601806392_story.html?wprss=rss_redskins-page-shell& utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Keim ESPN Wash: Notes and more... Kirk Cousins needs to relax, Su'a Cravens needs more snaps
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/27355/kirk-cousins-needs-to-relax-sua-cravens-needs-more-snaps

Jones Wash Post: Solid through two games, Josh Norman aims for much greater impact
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/09/24/solid-through-two-games-norman-aims-for-much-greater-impact/

Draft

Rang CBS Sports: In the end, Oregon just couldn't stop Colorado's #4- on either side of ball. The upset from an NFL draft perspective
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/colorado-upsets-oregon-behind-a-freshman-qb-and-nfl-prospects-in-the-secondary/

LT
Rang CBS Sports: Breakout NFL prospect Ryan Ramczyk wows as Badgers bludgeon Michigan State
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/breakout-nfl-prospect-ryan-ramczyk-wows-as-badgers-bludgeon-michigan-state/

Nelson Detroit Free Press: Wayne State offensive lineman Nate Theaker drawing NFLscouts
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/2016/09/24/wayne-state-warriorts-nate-theaker-nfl-scouts/91006406/

History

Giants Birthdays 9-25

Curtis Buckley DB W-SF 1998 NYG 1998 9-25-1970

Sam Silas LDT TR-STL 1968 NYG 1968 9-25-1940