Sunday Reading

Giants

Schwartz NYP: Giants are down one disgraced kicker and up so many obstacles
http://nypost.com/2016/10/22/giants-are-down-one-disgraced-kicker-and-up-so-many-obstacles/

Serby NYP: The Giants biggest battle may be keeping their cool in London
http://nypost.com/2016/10/23/giants-biggest-battle-may-be-keeping-their-cool-in-london/

Schwartz NYP: Giants set to play in the ‘cathedral of rugby’
http://nypost.com/2016/10/23/giants-set-to-play-in-the-cathedral-of-rugby/

Leonard NYDN: Dogged by Josh Brown disaster, Giants set for London ‘match’ against Rams
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/dogged-josh-brown-disaster-giants-rams-london-article-1.2841370?

WR

Raanan ESPN NY: Odell Beckham Jr. anxious, concerned about Giants' game in London
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/48937/odell-beckham-jr-anxious-concerned-about-giants-game-in-london

Schwartz NYP: Why banged-up Odell Beckham is so sure he'll play vs. Rams
http://nypost.com/2016/10/21/why-banged-up-odell-beckham-is-so-sure-hell-play-vs-rams/

Parker Daily Mail UK: Odell Beckham Jr banking on London lift as New York Giants receiver gets set for Los Angeles Rams clash
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-3862852/Odell-Beckham-Jr-banking-London-lift-New-York-Giants-receiver-gets-set-Los-Angeles-Rams-clash.html

Webster Mirror UK: Odell Beckham Jr lapping up acclaim as New York Giants star prepares for Twickenham bow
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/american-sports/odell-beckham-jr-lapping-up-9106694

Clancy PFF: PFF The Magazine looks at the positives and negatives of *that* catch by Odell Beckham Jr.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-pff-the-magazine-the-catch-and-the-curse-of-odell-beckham-jr/

Rock Newsday: Eli Manning’s 300th TD was Roger Lewis Jr.’s first
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-s-300th-td-was-roger-lewis-jr-s-first-1.12464959

LG

Raanan ESPN NY: Giants guard Justin Pugh can make a statement vs. Rams
http://www.espn.co.uk/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/48932/giants-guard-justin-pugh-can-make-a-statement-vs-rams

DE

Kratch NJ.com: The best advice Owa Odighizuwa received from Justin Tuck | Giants 4 Downs
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/10/the_best_advice_owa_odighizuwa_received_from_justi.html

CB

Duggan NJ.com: Giants' Coty Sensabaugh in London, just not with team he expected
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/10/giants_coty_sensabaugh_in_london_just_not_with_tea.html

PK

Glauber Newsday:Giants, NFL totally mishandled Josh Brown’s case
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/giants-nfl-totally-mishandled-josh-brown-s-case-1.12491494

Lupica NYDN: Giants, Roger Goodell couldn't handle the Josh Brown truth
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-roger-goodell-couldn-handle-josh-brown-truth-article-1.2841401

Traina NFL Spinzone: New York Giants: Handling of Josh Brown Inadequate
http://nflspinzone.com/2016/10/21/new-york-giants-handling-josh-brown-inadequate/

Apple SI: Why I cannot stay silent after John Mara's callous comments about Josh Brown
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/10/23/annie-apple-john-mara-giants-josh-brown

NFL

Volin Boston Globe: Sunday Football Notes: Goodell at times in need of a translator
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/10/22/roger-goodell-times-need-translator/C3cZpOsTLnetwm1JcI6ZuM/story.html

Myers NYDN: Sunday Morning QB: The great unsolved mystery of why John Mara went all-in on Josh Brown
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/sunday-morning-qb-giants-mara-lost-sense-wrong-article-1.2841100

Gramling MMQB: Why These Are Not Your Father’s Falcons, Officials’ Role in Latest Burfict Meltdown, Sink or Swim, Geno Smith
"By keeping Brown on their roster, the Giants can rightfully be accused of a lot of things, but they can not be accused of taking the easy way."
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/10/22/nfl-week-7-atlanta-falcons-matt-ryan-vontaze-burfict-legarrette-blount-officiating-geno-smith

Freeman B/R: Freeman's ten point stance: NFL GM: It doesn't matter who the Cowboys' QB is. That offense is set up "so any swinging [expletive] could run it."
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2670194-mike-freemans-10-point-stance-cowboys-cant-go-wrong-no-matter-who-is-at-qb?utm_source=twitter.com& utm_medium=share& utm_campaign=web-mob-art-mid-16

Leonard NYDN: "We're ready." Why London could be ready for its own @NFL franchise
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/ratings-80-percent-nfl-games-london-ready-article-1.2841033?

Claassen PFF: Ranking all 32 NFL secondaries entering Week 7
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-ranking-all-32-nfl-secondaries-entering-week-7/?utm_content=buffer6010d& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=nfl

ARIZONA
Condotta Seattle Times: Former Seahawk Tharold Simon says playing his former team is ‘like any other week'
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/former-seahawk-tharold-simon-says-playing-his-former-team-is-like-any-other-week/?utm_content=buffer5fd7c& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter& utm_campaign=owned_buffer_tw_m

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Chargers QB Philip Rivers has picked apart cover-three defenses
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/rivers-has-picked-apart-cover-three-defenses/nstf4/

Ledbetter AJC: Falcons’ young defense has high upside
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-young-defense-has-high-upside/nstGs/

BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Bal: Can Ravens bounce back from historic Beckham beatdown?
http://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/30963/can-ravens-bounce-back-from-their-historic-beckham-beatdown

Zrebiec Bal Sun: John Harbaugh's 4th-down decisions have been backed by players and analytics, yet second guessed by media, fans:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-1023-20161022-story.html

Zrebiec Bal Sun: Joe Flacco returns to practice field, takes significant step toward playing Sunday versus Jets:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-quarterback-joe-flacco-returns-to-practice-for-ravens-20161021-story.html

Zrebiec Bal Sun: With injuries to vets, Ravens in a rush to develop young linebackers
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-jets-1021-20161020-story.html

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Kony Ealy looked to be on verge of big breakout after SB50 flash. Panthers are still waiting.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article109917697.html

CHICAGO
Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Injuries make evaluating #Bears coach John Fox’s second season difficult
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/injuries-make-evaluating-john-foxs-second-season-difficult/

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Huddle Up: Can Bears get Jay Cutler back for Week 8 clash with Vikings?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-jay-cutler-huddle-up-bears-spt-1022-20161019-story.html

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: How Browns Hue Jackson passed on succeeding Marvin Lewis with the Bengals
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/10/hue_jackson_on_not_succeeding.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: How Cody Kessler is easing the pressure on the Browns to draft a quarterback high
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/10/hue_jackson_on_cody_kessler_he.html

Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns and Terrelle Pryor have had preliminary extension talks; Pryor wants to be here as long as Hue is
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/10/terrelle_pryor_and_browns_have.html

DALLAS
Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: America’s Team: How the Dallas Cowboys became a household name
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article109370477.html

Mosley Dallas Morning News: The Cowboys don't HAVE to do anything with Tony Romo, why not have two excellent QBs on the roster?
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/10/22/cowboys-anything-tony-romo-two-excellent-qbs-roster?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Horn Dallas Morning News: All great things, & Cowboys eras, must come to an end: Is Tony Romo ready to join that club?
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/10/21/great-things-cowboys-eras-must-come-end-tony-romo-ready-join-club

Talk of Fame: Can Ezekiel Elliott set the NFL rookie rushing record. Eric Dickerson, the current record holder, says yes:
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/14203-2/

Machota Dallas Morning News: Hey, Dallas plays defense, too! Breaking down reasons for Cowboys' improvement on D
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/10/19/hey-dallas-plays-defense-breaking-reasons-cowboys-improvement-d

DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: Gary Kubiak and his QBs
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/22/qb-whisperer-how-gary-kubiak-is-able-to-get-the-best-out-of-his-quarterbacks/

Wolfe Denver Post: Devontae Booker may be the solution to the Broncos ’ running game
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/18/devontae-booker-denver-broncos-running-back/

Klis 9News Denver: Bronco and former Texan Jared Crick offers perspective on Kubiak
http://www.9news.com/sports/bronco-and-former-texans-jared-crick-offers-perspective-on-kubiak/339993964

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Super Bowl MVP Von Miller leads way for Broncos' defense against Texans
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Super-Bowl-MVP-Von-Miller-leads-way-for-Broncos-10131122.php?t=5a581f4c8b438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Groke Denver Post: Riley Dixon Q& A: Broncos rookie punter is still waiting for his next trick play
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/21/riley-dixon-qa-broncos-rookie-punter-is-still-waiting-for-his-next-trick-play/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions' Andre Roberts hopes to take it to his old team
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/10/21/lions-andre-roberts-hopes-take-his-old-team/92512300/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Did Detroit Lions' Graham Glasgow do enough to keep starting job?
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/10/20/graham-glasgow-detroit-lions/92466224/

GREEN BAY
McGinn Mil JS: Rating the Packers vs. Bears
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2016/10/21/mcginn-rating-packers-vs-bears/92514272/

Wood Mil JS: Near misses depriving Packers of points
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/10/22/near-misses-depriving-packers-points/92514684/

Dougherty Mil JS: Montgomery key to Packers' new approach
http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/215076538/0/milwaukee/packers~Montgomery-key-to-Packers-new-approach/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' Brock Osweiler trying to take emotion out of return to Denver
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-QB-Brock-Osweiler-trying-to-take-emotion-10010441.php?t=7b08298a62438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans know Denver cornerbacks cover a lot of ground
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-know-Denver-cornerbacks-cover-a-lot-of-9984860.php?t=c191151208438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans report: C.J. Fiedorowicz becoming more than a blocker
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-report-C-J-Fiedorowicz-becoming-more-10008810.php?t=08432974cd438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Vince Wilfork hopes Texans can build on Colts win
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Vince-Wilfork-hopes-Texans-can-build-on-Colts-win-10028987.php?t=695d9d2eba438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' depleted secondary faces tough task against Broncos
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-depleted-secondary-faces-tough-task-10093324.php?cmpid=twitter-premium

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: What's wrong with the Colts' defense? Here's my autopsy of how their 5-year building effort has come up short:
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/10/21/after-five-years-building-colts-nowhere-defense/92501906/

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars Insider: Julius Thomas tied for 28th in catches among tight ends. Huh? Plus other stuff.
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2016-10-21/jaguars-insider-julius-thomas-needs-be-more-involved

Carlyon Fla Times Union: Inside The Game. Mack is best pass rusher Jaguars OL will have faced this year.
http://jacksonville.com/sports/2016-10-22/inside-game-jaguars-face-their-first-elite-pass-rusher-season-oakland-s-khalil

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: ‘Gimmicky’ or not, Chiefs aren’t apologizing for their style of offense
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article109905987.html#storylink=cpy

Kerkhoff KC Star: Chiefs defense bitten by injury bug heading into game vs. Saints
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article109490727.html#storylink=cpy

LOS ANGELES
Klein LA Times: Rams vs. New York Giants: How they match up
"Rams pass offense vs. Giants pass defense: Case Keenum is coming off a record-setting performance against the Detroit Lions. He completed 19 consecutive passes at one point and threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns while spreading the ball to seven receivers. Receiver Kenny Britt has a team-best 30 catches for 492 yards and has scored two touchdowns. Brian Quick has scored three touchdowns. The Giants signed former Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins to a huge free-agent contract during the off-season. He has two interceptions. The Giants are giving up 266.8 yards passing a game, which ranks 22nd in the NFL.

EDGE: Rams.

Rams run offense vs. Giants run defense: The offensive line opened holes for Todd Gurley early in the game against the Lions, which helped the passing game. Gurley, though, still is looking for a breakout performance. He has averaged 2.9 yards per carry. Receiver Tavon Austin has carried 12 times for 52 yards and Keenum ran for a score last week after a good fake to Gurley. End Olivier Vernon and tackle Damon Harrison were off-season additions to a defense that is giving up 96.8 yards rushing per game, which ranks 12th in the NFL. Former USC linebacker Devon Kennard has 28 tackles for New York.

EDGE: Giants.

Giants pass offense vs. Rams pass defense: Eli Manning has completed 65% of his passes, eight for touchdowns, with six interceptions. Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has 35 catches for 581 yards and three scores. Manning also will look for Victor Cruz and Sterling Shepard against a Rams defense giving up 246.2 yards passing per game. The Rams failed to get much of a pass rush in the last two games, but end Robert Quinn is expected to return. Tackle Aaron Donald has three sacks. Cornerback Trumaine Johnson remains sidelined because of an ankle injury, so E.J. Gaines and Troy Hill will start again.

EDGE: Giants

Giants run offense vs. Rams run defense: Rashad Jenningsrushed for only 15 yards in nine carries last week for an offense that averages 76 yards rushing per game. That’s not imposing, but the Rams recently have struggled against star running backs such as Buffalo’s LeSean McCoy and upstarts such as Detroit’s Zach Zenner. Middle linebacker Alec Ogletree has a team-best 68 tackles for a unit that is giving up 115.7 yards rushing per game. With Michael Brockers sidelined again because of injury, Cam Thomas and Dominique Easley will play beside Donald.

EDGE: Rams.

Special teams: The spotlight is on special teams in the wake of domestic abuse allegations against Giants kicker Josh Brown, who did not make the trip. The Giants signed Robbie Gould, who was released by the Chicago Bears in September after 11 seasons. Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein has made all nine of his field-goal attempts and 11 extra-point kicks. Punter Johnny Hekker, who has punted twice in each of the last two games, is averaging 45.3 yards per kick and has put 16 of 31 inside the 20-yard line. Benny Cunningham averages 28 yards per kickoff return, Austin 8.9 per punt return.

EDGE: Rams.

Gary Klein’s pick: The Rams are coming off consecutive losses against Buffalo and Detroit. In both games, the offense failed to come through with scoring drives late in the fourth quarter. This game comes at the end of a long 10-day trip that messed with body clocks and routines. Maybe that will be a good thing, maybe not. The Giants did not arrive in England until Friday, so they were able to approach this as a standard road trip. The organization is engulfed in controversy because of the Brown situation but that should not affect the team’s performance unless new kicker Gould struggles after a long layoff.

Giants 24, Rams 20"

http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-giants-matchup-20161022-snap-story.html

Klein LA Times: Rams' unheralded receiving corps is making some noise
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-receivers-20161021-snap-story.html

Klein LA Times: Kenny Britt-Janoris Jenkins matchup is one to watch in Rams-Giants game
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-giants-matchup-20161022-snap-story.html

MIAMI
Beasley Miami Herald: Bills own the Dolphins now like the Dolphins owned the Bills in the 1970s
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article109932147.html

Beasley Miami Herald: Huddle up! Gase: "We've taken a little bit more of a step back and doing less at the line of scrimmage."
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article109469272.html#storylink=cpy

Salguero Miami Herald: Dolphins’ Ajayi keeps the right perspective amid a huge success
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article109256467.html

Kelly Sun Sentinel: Dolphins RT Ja'Wuan James works to tighten up technique
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-notes-1021-20161020-story.html

Skurski Buffalo News: Former Bills LB Kiko Alonso might not be a legend anymore, but he's off to a good start with the Dolphins
http://buffalonews.com/2016/10/22/kiko-alonso-hopes-hes-found-home-miami/

Salguero Miami Herald: Cornerback and coach forge a bond that helps the Dolphins get stronger
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article109776842.html

Beasley Miami Herald: What is Reshad Jones worth to the Dolphins? The 2014 stats suggest a lot. 'A devastating blow,' teammate says
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article109146627.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: The Vikings have gone from weaklings to warriors on road. After a 2-8 road start under Mike Zimmer, have gone 7-1.
http://www.twincities.com/2016/10/20/vikings-have-gone-from-weaklings-to-warriors-on-the-road/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings G Brandon Fusco said he must improve his technique after blocking Jadeveon Clowney wrong getting concussion
http://www.twincities.com/2016/10/21/vikings-guard-brandon-fusco-ready-to-return-from-concussion/

Vrentas MMQB: Minnesota remains the NFL’s only unbeaten team thanks to an unrelenting defense anchored by Linval Joseph. Ever heard of him?
"The Giants, who didn’t make a matching offer, had played Joseph at left defensive tackle, meaning he was asked to play both a 3-technique (lined up on the outside shoulder of the guard) and nose tackle, depending on the offensive formation. “Zim saw more in me,” Joseph says, but the Vikings truly didn’t know what they were getting until his first OTA practice. Patterson, the line coach, watched his charges run bag drills and was blown away by Joseph’s uncommon athleticism and agility for his size. Patterson sought out Zimmer on the practice field and happily reported, “Wait until you see Linval Joseph move!”
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/10/20/nfl-linval-joseph-minnesota-vikings

Tomasson Twincities.com: Brothers Eric of Vikings and Mychal Kendricks of Eagles are so close they say they have ESP.
http://www.twincities.com/2016/10/21/for-vikings-eric-kendricks-its-a-battle-of-brotherly-love/

Vensel Minn Star Tribune: Vikings safety Sendejo controlling his aggressiveness to help team
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-safety-andrew-sendejo-controlling-his-aggressiveness/397859301/

NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: Grandpa Bill was in a storytelling mood on Friday. Bill Russell, Lou Gehrig, Mick Jagger and the 1970s Steelers
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/10/21/talkative-bill-belichick-rambles-down-memory-lane/yJTetSc4tVrxKfwhtyiW8O/story.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts/notes around Patriots & NFL (Stephen Gostkowski, Rob Gronkowski, Keith Butler, Nate Ebner etc.).
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4796848/harder-playing-surface-at-gillette-could-help-struggling-stephen-gostkowski?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots Notebook: For defense, it's often third-and-wrong
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/10/patriots_notebook_for_defense_it_s_often_third_and_wrong

Volin Boston Globe: Dont’a Hightower is continuing the Patriots ’ tradition at middle linebacker
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2016/10/22/dont-hightower-continuing-patriots-tradition-middle-linebacker/2Z8dyj1yNffglbqCZxje1K/story.html

Daniels Providence Journal: My feature this week looks at Dont'a Hightower's efforts to fight diabetes and the motivation behind it all
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20161022/for-patriots-donta-hightower-work-ethic-was-learned-at-home

Reiss ESPN Boston: LB Barkevious Mingo is happy his unique, late-starting football journey led him to the Patriots
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4796828/barkevious-mingo-is-happy-his-unique-football-journey-led-him-to-patriots?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

Howe Boston Herald: Malcolm Butler wants no one to catch passes on him
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/10/malcolm_butler_wants_no_one_to_catch_passes_on_him

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Column: Saints can give fans a reason to believe again vs. Chiefs
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/10/new_orleans_saints_chiefs_adva.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Offseason shuffling helping Saints offensive line thrive early in season
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/10/offseason_shuffling_helping_sa.html

Holder Nola.com: First-and-10: Saints' Zach Strief ranks among league's best tackles
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/10/saints_chiefs_first-and-10.html

Katzenstein Nola.com: Kenny Vaccaro was devastated when the Saints benched him in 2014. Since then, he's been indispensable.
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/10/kenny_vaccaros_versatility_bec.html

OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders-Jaguars a matchup of Olson's young QBs
http://sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-Jaguars-a-matchup-of-young-standout-QBs-10104441.php?

Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders reunite Bruce Irvin, Perry Riley Jr.
http://sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-reunite-Bruce-Irvin-Perry-Riley-Jr-10010965.php?

Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders’ Latavius Murray expected to return against Jaguars
http://sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiders-Murray-expected-to-return-against-10095435.php?

PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Carson Wentz vs. Sam Bradford? "I think Carson doesn't care, and I think Sam cares even less." More on matchup
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20161023_It_s_Wentz_vs__Bradford__though_not_to_the_QBs_themselves.html

Bowen Phil.com: Could this be the week Carson Wentz proves he can win a close game with a late drive?
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/les_bowen/397980851.html

McLane Phil.com: McLane's weekly notes package, leading with high-priced signees who need more production
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20161021_McLane__Well-paid_Ertz__Curry_not_cashing_in_on_the_field.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles said plenty about expectations for the season by starting Big V. They know they're not ready
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/397992711.html

Berman Phil.com: The Eagles D had problems on 4 levels -- D-line, LB, DB, and defensive coordinator. How can it be fixed?
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20161021_Jim_Schwartz_accepts_some_blame_for_defense_s_woes.html

Narducci Phil.com: Eagles DT Beau Allen looking forward to extended duty. My story and other Eagles notes.
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20161022_Injury_to_Logan_gives_Eagles__Allen_unexpected_chance.html

PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers Todd Haley: "We've been through this before"
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/10/21/On-the-Steelers-Offensive-coordinator-reaches-deep-into-bag-again/stories/201610210085

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Antonio Brown and Landry Jones have been searching for chemistry
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/10/21/Steelers-receiver-Antonio-Brown-is-confident-he-and-Landry-Jones-will-have-better-chemistry-than-last-season/stories/201610210204

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Todd Haley said Sammie Coates has to get over mental hurdle of playing with a hand injury
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Steelers-Blog/2016/10/21/Coates-has-to-get-over-mental-hurdle/stories/201610210177

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Gronk had his coming out party against the Steelers in 2010. He's been pretty much unstoppable ever since:
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/10/22/Steelers-hope-to-mix-it-up-against-Gronkowski-and-Bennett/stories/201610220052

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UTSD: Chargers prepare for what could be offensive slugfest Sunday in Atlanta
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sd-sp-chargers-falcons-offense-20161022-story.html

Krasovic UTSD: Chargers ground game. Extremes. TDs. Long runs. Fumbles. Breakdowns. Breakthrough v. Broncos stirs hope v. Falcons.
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-melvin-gordon-falcons-broncos-20161021-story.html

Gehlken UTSD: Work ethic the vehicle to Chargers LB Jatavis Brown's fast start. Honoring his deceased brother is what fuels it
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-jatavis-brown-20161019-story.html

Krasovic UTSD: CB Brandon Flowers talks about his comeback from the third concussion of his Chargers tenure.
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-brandon-flowers-notes-20161021-story.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Baalke's odd offseason foreshadowed 49ers awful season.
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Draft-gaffes-leave-glaring-roster-gaps-9984664.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Branch SF Chronicle: In rugged season, will 49ers be "fearless" to the finish?
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/After-getting-buffaloed-49ers-have-shot-at-10129891.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers notes: Chip Kelly says he's staying put.
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Kelly-on-commitment-to-49ers-I-m-not-going-9992971.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Branch SF Chronicle: Spoke with Rob Rang about the 2017 draft because, well, the 49ers are 1-5
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Team-unlikely-to-pass-on-quarterback-in-17-10003697.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers can't pass on QB in 2017
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Team-unlikely-to-pass-on-quarterback-in-17-10003697.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers RB Mike Davis (45 career carries, 76 yards) ready for bigger role Sunday.
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-RB-Davis-has-best-chance-to-prove-he-s-no-10039729.php?

Maiocco CSN Bay Area: WR DeAndre Smelter is lighter on his feet after returning to 49ers from six-week absence due to hamstring injury.
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/wr-smelter-gets-second-chance-first-impression-49ers

Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers acknowledge change needed at ILB.
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-ready-for-ILB-rotation-WR-Smelter-slimmer-10056681.php?

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks hope to continue domination in the desert
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-and-cardinals-face-off-featuring-new-ways-to-win-football-games/

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Can the Seahawks fix their run game without Russell Wilson's legs? If not, what does that mean for the offense?
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/22656/seahawks-run-game-needs-russell-wilsons-legs

Jenks Seattle Times: Thomas Rawls had a broken ankle. He wouldn't get carted off. The reason why is amazing
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/for-seahawks-thomas-rawls-hometown-of-flint-is-never-far-from-his-mind-i-cant-disappoint-my-city/?utm_content=buffer5a2fc& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter.com& utm_campaign=owned_buffer_sports

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Q& A with Cliff Avril: On D-Line dinners, his work in Haiti, calming Michael Bennett down and more
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/22641/cliff-avril-the-only-seahawk-who-can-calm-michael-bennett-down

Condotta Seattle Times: Likely starting again, Kelcie McCray says he knows communication in the secondary has to be better against Arizona
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/kelcie-mccray-ready-for-another-week-as-seahawks-strong-safety-if-kam-chancellor-cant-play/

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks’ new snapper Nolan Frese trying to stay out of the spotlight
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-new-snapper-nolan-frese-trying-to-stay-out-of-the-spotlight/?utm_content=bufferbaad2& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter& utm_campaign=owned_buffer_tw_m

TAMPA BAY
Stroud Tampa Bay Times: Bucs studying cause of excess in soft-tissue injuries
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/bucs-studying-cause-of-excess-in-soft-tissue-injuries/2299416

Stroud Tampa Bay Times: Jacquizz Rodgers has gone from sofa to player that gives the Bucs their best chance to beat the 49ers
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-bay-buccaneers-pin-hopes-on-jacquizz-rodgers-their/2299595

Stroud Tampa Bay Times: Pick a Buc — multiple Bucs — to help alleviate loss of Vincent Jackson
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/pick-a-buc-8212-multiple-bucs-8212-to-help-alleviate-loss-of-vincent/2299430

Auman Tampa Bay Times: Bucs' next man up at WR: Koetter says Cecil Shorts will start vs. 49ers
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/koetter-cecil-shorts-will-start-at-wr-vs-49ers/2299695

TENNESSEE
Wolf The Tennessean: 22 TDs, 0 INTs. Why Marcus Mariota is flawless in the red zone
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/10/20/why-marcus-mariota-flawless-red-zone-tennessee-titans-quarterback/92463322/

Wolf The Tennessean: Titans WR Rishard Matthews got mad (& more productive) "when I got benched"
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/10/21/titans-receiver-rishard-matthews-got-mad-when-got-benched/92511064/

Glennon The Tennessean: Long-suffering Titans CB McCourty seeing brighter days ahead
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2016/10/20/jason-mccourty-optimistic-after-7-tennessee-titans-seasons-no-playoffs/92455964/

WASHINGTON
Testfatsion Wash Post: From @MasterTes: National media, Vegas oddsmakers continue to disrespect the Redskins.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/national-media-vegas-oddsmakers-continue-to-disrespect-redskins/2016/10/19/1f4af3ac-962c-11e6-bc79-af1cd3d2984b_story.html

Keim ESPN Wash: Mailbag....No reason Redskins' run game should slow down 230? Maybe not. But effective? Sure.
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/28029/no-reason-redskins-run-game-matt-jones-should-slow-down

Jones Wash Post: Cousins heading home for this week's game against the Lions
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/10/19/cousins-heading-home-for-this-weeks-game-against-the-lions/?postshare=3511476915851985& tid=ss_tw

Jones Wash Post: Redskins place Josh Doctson on injured reserve
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/10/21/redskins-place-josh-doctson-on-injured-reserve/?postshare=9931477075078624& tid=ss_tw

Testfatsion Wash Post: Redskins TE Derek Carrier nears return to the practice field
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/10/22/redskins-te-derek-carrier-nears-return-to-the-practice-field/

Keim ESPN Wash: Redskins' defense shutting teams down in second half
http://espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/28018/redskins-defense-shutting-teams-down-in-second-half

Keim ESPN Wash: Josh Norman: Redskins must worry about Matthew Stafford's feet, too
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/28012/josh-norman-says-d-must-worry-about-matthew-staffords-feet-too

Jones Wash Post: Joe Barry impressed by rookie Kendall Fuller's play at nickelback.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/10/20/rookie-kendall-fullers-play-at-nickelback-impressing-defensive-coordinator-joe-barry/

Steinberg Wash Post: In 'machine' Dustin Hopkins, Redskins might finally put an end to kicker churn
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2016/10/20/one-washington-job-that-wont-turn-over-soon-redskins-place-kicker/


Draft

Brooks/Jeremiah NFL.com: TE = LOADED, Early look at #NFLDraft's strongest + weakest positions
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000724070/article/move-the-sticks-notebook-early-look-at-drafts-positional-depth?campaign=tw-cf-sf39519401-sf39519401

Rang CBS Sports: Possible record-setting draft class helps Tide roll over the Aggies.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/future-first-round-nfl-draft-picks-help-crimson-tide-roll-over-aggies/

QB
NFL Draft Insider: Check out/RT 1st NFL Draft Prospect interview of the year with CAL QB Davis Webb
http://www.thenfldraftinsider.com/nfl-draft-insider-exclusive-prospect-interview-cal-qb-davis-webb/

Life

Best Newsday: Ex-Giant Dave Brown talks of his bond with Pat Tillman
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/ex-giants-qb-dave-brown-formed-bond-with-pat-tillman-in-arizona-1.12494001

Fowler Charlotte Observer: Rae Carruth’s son will be at prison gates when father who wanted him dead goes free
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/scott-fowler/article109620807.html

History

Kahler MMQB: With regrets, Charles Haley won't apologize
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/10/21/nfl-charles-haley-bipolar-disorder-talking-football-themmqb

Orr NFL.com: Arena allure, Kurt Warner tossed bombs, dodged beers
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000724597/article/arena-allure-kurt-warner-tossed-bombs-dodged-beers

Moore SOE: Inside the sad post-football life of Tommy Nobis
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/206550472/tommy-nobis-life-after-football?tcid=tw_share

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Gail Cogdill, one of the all-time great Detroit Lions WRs, dies at 79
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/10/21/gail-cogdill-one-all-time-great-detroit-lions-wrs-dies-79/92518914/