Saturday Reading

Giants

Samuel NYDN: Giants face first real test, can prove themselves in game against Steelers
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-face-real-test-game-steelers-article-1.2896767?

Kussoy NYP: Defiant Giants on hot Cowboys : ‘They haven’t won NFC East yet’
http://nypost.com/2016/12/03/defiant-giants-on-hot-cowboys-they-havent-won-nfc-east-yet/

Raanan ESPN NY: Heavy underdog Giants warn naysayers to keep doubting
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/49721/heavy-underdog-giants-warn-naysayers-to-keep-doubting

Duggan NJ.com: Giants' guard Justin Pugh ruled out for Steelers game | Injury report
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/12/giants_guard_justin_pugh_ruled_out_for_steelers_ga.html

RV SNY: Giants-Steelers Week 13 Game Preview
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/giants-steelers-week-13-game-preview/210098058

Traina NFL Spinzone: Giants at Steelers: Preview, Prediction, Odds
http://nflspinzone.com/2016/12/02/giants-steelers-preview-predictions-odds/

Salomone Giants.com: 10 things to watch for vs. Steelers
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/10-things-to-watch-for-vs-Steelers/5fa1a36a-100e-4599-b69a-3762c1f790f0

Owners

Wilner AP/Yahoo Sports: Family Feud: Maras-Rooneys, better known as Giants-Steelers
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/family-feud-maras-rooneys-better-known-giants-steelers-044628866--nfl.html

Burke NYP: How Kathleen Mara earned the most Super Bowl rings in history
http://nypost.com/2016/12/01/how-kathleen-mara-earned-the-most-super-bowl-rings-in-history/

GM

RV SNY: Giants Mailbag: Is Reese still on the hot seat?
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/giants-mailbag-is-reese-still-on-the-hot-seat/210169296

Coach

Eisen Giants.com: The McAdoo Report: Only focus is winning
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/The-McAdoo-Report-Only-focus-is-winning/eac1b62d-9d98-42d5-9d90-57638c87111c

Samuel NYDN: Ben McAdoo focused on Giants beating Steelers, not Pennsylvania homecoming
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/mcadoo-focused-beating-steelers-not-pennsylvania-homecoming-article-1.2896782?

Stapleton The Record: Steely approach for Ben McAdoo in Giant trip home
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2016/12/02/steely-approach-ben-mcadoo-giant-trip-home/94798446/

WR

Kussoy NYP: Steelers’ star can’t avert eyes from Odell Beckham highlight reel
http://nypost.com/2016/12/03/steelers-star-cant-avert-eyes-from-odell-beckham-highlight-reel/

Graves AP The Trentonian: Good friends Odell Beckham Jr., Antonio Brown collide on Sunday when Giants travel to Pittsburgh
http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20161202/good-friends-odell-beckham-jr-antonio-brown-collide-on-sunday-when-giants-travel-to-pittsburgh

Duggan NJ.com: News flash: Giants want to get the ball to Odell Beckham early and often
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/12/newsflash_giants_want_to_get_the_ball_to_odell_bec.html

Kurtenbach Fox Sports: Why Odell Beckham Jr. is the most important receiver in the NFL
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/new-york-giants-odell-beckham-jr-junior-eli-manning-best-receivers-nfl-stats-salary-highlights-120216

Heyman Newsday: Sterling Shepard catching on with Giants fans
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/sterling-shepard-catching-on-with-fans-1.12700497

Raanan ESPN NY: Why Giants receiver Sterling Shepard is primed for a bounce-back game
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/223293/why-giants-receiver-sterling-shepard-is-primed-for-a-bounce-back-game

Willis NYP: Victor Cruz loving every minute of Giants’ playoff push
http://nypost.com/2016/12/02/victor-cruz-loving-every-minute-of-giants-playoff-push/

Defense

Dubin CBS Sports: Giants defense faces tough test in Big Ben's loaded Steelers offense
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/giants-defense-faces-tough-test-in-big-bens-loaded-steelers-offense/

Eisen Giants.com: Run D aims to continue dominance vs Pittsburgh
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Run-D-aims-to-continue-dominance-vs-Pittsburgh/6c9e7fc2-5304-49db-9b50-7f1456e9792b

DE

Kratch NJ.com: Jason Pierre-Paul franchise tag in 2017? Here's how much it could cost Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/12/giants_jason_pierre-paul_franchise_tag_2017.html

Patra NFL.com: The new' Jason Pierre-Paul spurring surging Giants
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000749278/article/the-new-jason-pierrepaul-spurring-surging-giants

DT

Canavan AP Atlantic City Press: Snacks a big key to surging Giants' success on D
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/eagles/snacks-a-big-key-to-surging-giants-success-on-d/article_30181b09-f4e0-56d1-9dbe-c5fcf2b421ff.html

Traina Inside Football: Giants’ Damon Harrison Provides the Glue for the Giants D-Line
https://insidefootball.com/2016/12/giants-damon-harrison-feasting-opposing-offenses/

CB

Serby NYP: Why Giants believe ‘Jackrabbit’ can shut down Antonio Brown
http://nypost.com/2016/12/02/the-giants-jackrabbit-relishes-the-antonio-brown-challenge/

Kratch NJ.com: Giants' Janoris Jenkins reveals his mindset before showdown with Steelers' Antonio Brown
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/12/giants_janoris_jenkins_lockdown_steelers_antonio_b.html

Stapleton The Record: Giants' Jenkins ready for next challenge: Antonio Brown
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2016/11/30/giants-jenkins-m-pittsburgh/94663530/

Duggan NJ.com: Why is Giants rookie CB Eli Apple playing over Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2016/12/why_is_giants_rookie_cb_eli_apple_playing_over_dom.html

PK

Glauber Newsday: Robbie Gould chose Giants with Super Bowl in mind
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/robbie-gould-chose-giants-with-super-bowl-in-mind-1.12700933

NFL

Maske Wash Post: Investing in an offensive line pays off in the NFL. Just ask the Cowboys and Raiders.
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/02/nfl-offensive-line-investment-pays-off/

Brooks NFL.com: Scout's Notebook: Matthew Stafford is the NFL's best QB; Justin Tucker for MVP?!
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000749913/article/matthew-stafford-is-the-nfls-best-qb-justin-tucker-for-mvp

Prisco CBS Sports: 10 things to watch in NFL Week 13: Eli vs. Big Ben, Gronk-less Pats, red-hot Bucs
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/10-things-to-watch-in-nfl-week-13-eli-vs-big-ben-gronk-less-pats-red-hot-bucs/

Prisco CBS Sports: Prisco's NFL Week 13 predictions: Bengals, Dolphins, Cardinals, Giants are best bets
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/priscos-nfl-week-13-predictions-bengals-dolphins-cardinals-giants-are-best-bets/

Feldman SI.com: Fans watch football in more ways than ever, and the NFL is scrambling to catch u
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/11/30/nfl-television-ratings-redzone-twitter-snapchat-facebook?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

Mushnick NYP: NFL still scared to address crass, uncouth social media behavior
http://nypost.com/2016/12/02/nfl-still-scared-to-address-crass-uncouth-social-media-behavior/

ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: How do Arizona Cardinals account for losing record?
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2016/12/01/how-do-arizona-cardinals-account-losing-record/94760790/?hootPostID=e1a526140fcb2592932bbc748e7a75d8

ATLANTA
Hummer AJC: Smallest Falcon Gabriel making some of the biggest plays
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/smallest-falcon-gabriel-making-some-of-the-biggest/ntHNd/

Ledbetter AJC: On the hot seat: Cornerback Jalen Collins
http://www.myajc.com/news/sports/football/on-the-hot-seat-cornerback-jalen-collins/ntHMG/

BALTIMORE
Lee Bal Sun: Ravens, Ronnie Stanley to reacquaint themselves with Miami Dolphins' Laremy Tunsil
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-ronnie-stanley-to-reacquaint-themselves-with-miami-dolphins-laremy-tunsil-20161201-story.html

Zrebiec Bal Sun: Brandon Williams' value is difficult to quantify, but it's evident to the Ravens
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-williams-1202-20161201-story.html

Feldman SI: Justin Tucker is no ordinary kicker—he's also the Ravens' MVP
http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/12/02/justin-tucker-no-ordinary-kicker-hes-also-ravens-mvp-0

BUFFALO
Veronica Buffalo News: Sammy Watkins still has broken bone in foot, Bills' offensive coordinator says
http://buffalonews.com/2016/12/01/bills-offensive-coordinator-says-sammy-watkins-still-broken-bone-foot/

Carucci Buffalo News: Bills plan to make Raiders' receivers earn their plays
http://buffalonews.com/2016/12/02/bills-plan-make-raiders-receivers-earn-plays/

CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers saw WR Kelvin Benjamin’s return from ACL tear as big, but has it panned out?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article118352433.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers' depleted line has tough enough task vs Seattle. Throw in silent count for new center amid noise and, yeah.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article118559773.html

Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers defender: Russell Wilson is the Seahawks’ best running back
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article118455868.html

CHICAGO
Chicago Tribune: 49ers at Bears: Can Bears contain quarterback Colin Kaepernick?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-how-bears-can-beat-49ers-spt-1204-20161203-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Bears vs. 49ers? Who cares? Well, outcome matters to each in NFL draft?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-49ers-loser-can-win-spt-1204-20161203-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: Should Bears tank for draft pick? Players, coaches can't think that way
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-biggs-bears-49ers-draft-position-spt-1204-20161203-story.html

CINCINNATI
Owczarski Cin Enquirer: Bengals' A.J. Green working to return: 'I'm not going to bail out'
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/12/02/cincinnati-bengals-wide-receiver-aj-green-working-to-return-from-grade-2-hamstring-strain/94800776/

Owczarski Cin Enquirer: As Vontaze Burfict goes, so goes the Bengals' defense
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2016/12/02/cincinnati-bengals-linebacker-vontaze-burfict-playing-at-pro-bowl-level/94803954/

DALLAS
Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Three unique wins in 12-day stretch put Cowboys on brink of playoffs
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article118613788.html

Freeman B/R: Resilient Cowboys Continue to Prove They Can Win Any Way They Have To
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2679476-resilient-cowboys-continue-to-prove-they-can-win-any-way-they-have-to

Seifert ESPN: Cowboys show only perfect game will beat them
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/223238/cowboys-show-again-that-only-perfect-performance-will-beat-them

Moore Dallas Morning News: Cowboys are forced to wrestle with a disturbing revelation: Dak Prescott is huma
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/12/01/cowboys-forced-wrestle-disturbing-revelation-dak-prescott-human

Davison Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain suspended ‘indefinitely’
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article118516543.html

Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Jason Garrett: Health issue keeps Scandrick out of starting lineup
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article118613758.html

George Dallas Morning News: Why the Cowboys decided to start rookie CB Anthony Brown over Orlando Scandrick on Thursday
http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2016/12/02/cowboys-decided-start-rookie-cb-anthony-brown-orlando-scandrick-thursday

DENVER
Groke Denver Post: Austin Davis Q& A: Broncos’ backup QB on passing transitions and Paxton Lynch’s start
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/02/austin-davis-qa-broncos-backup-qb-on-passing-transitions-and-paxton-lynchs-start/

Klis 9News Denver: Denver D having trouble finishing strong
http://www.9news.com/sports/denver-d-having-trouble-finishing-strong/361216600

Wolfe Denver Post: The Broncos defense’s knack for closing games is gone. Here’s how they plan to fix it.
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/01/broncos-defenses-knack-for-closing-games-vanished/

Wolfe Denver Post: Broncos’ Brandon Marshall, thrice-cut by Jaguars, eager for return against Jacksonville
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/02/brandon-marshall-eager-return-jacksonville-jaguars/

Klis 9News Denver: Broncos' DeCamillis says special teams vs. Chiefs was 'worst game I've been a part of'
http://www.9news.com/sports/broncos-decamillis-says-special-teams-vs-chiefs-was-worst-game-ive-been-a-part-of/361254392

DETROIT
Rothstein ESPN Detroit: Fourth-quarter excitement obscures Lions' offensive inefficiencies
http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/26721/fourth-quarters-may-be-exciting-but-the-lions-offense-needs-more-consistency

Geoff Schwartz Superbowl Nation: Matthew Stafford and the Lions are masters of the 2-minute offense
http://www.sbnation.com/2016/12/2/13817178/matthew-stafford-detroit-lions-2-minute-offense

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Could Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford get snubbed for Pro Bowl again?
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/01/matthew-stafford-pro-bowl/94735812/

Atkins Michigan Live: Detroit Lions' Ezekiel Ansah says 'close is not good enough' in pass rush
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/detroit_lions_ezekiel_ansah_sa.html

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions LB DeAndre Levy expected to miss 11th straight game
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/01/deandre-levy-update/94730262/

Monarrez Detroit Free Press: Special teams providing a big boost for first-place Lions
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/02/lions-special-teams-boost/94832152/

GREEN BAY
Cohen Mil JS: Rookies fade to background in playoff push
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/12/02/rookies-fade-background-playoff-push/94809030/?hootPostID=37b5e5cda7a49407f6af11eedc50f96b

Wood Mil JS: McCarthy breaks traditional play-calling model
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/12/01/mccarthy-breaks-traditional-play-calling-model/94735652/

Wood Mil JS: Texans blitz Aaron Rodgers at own peril
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/12/02/texans-blitz-aaron-rodgers-own-peril/94830530/

Dougherty Mil JS: Explosive WR a Packers' priority
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/dougherty/2016/12/02/dougherty-explosive-wr-packers-priority/94810678/

McGinn Mil JS: Packers failing at forcing fumbles
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2016/12/01/mcginn-packers-failing-forcing-fumbles/94735814/

Goska Mil JS: Texans ideal tonic for Packers' pass defense
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/goska/2016/12/02/texans-ideal-tonic-packers-pass-defense/94811656/

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans hope cold weather plays to their strengths at Lambeau Field
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/Texans-hope-cold-weather-plays-to-their-strengths-10668581.php?t=45c36b2b15438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Red-zone woes continue to haunt Texans' offense
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Red-zone-woes-continue-to-haunt-Texans-offense-10667660.php?t=2ea8d99be1438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans report: Packers armed and dangerous in pistol formation
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-report-Packers-armed-and-dangerous-in-10665835.php?t=08c1aebc53438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' defensive coordinator says the 'total' Jadeveon Clowney hasn't arrived yet
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-defensive-coordinator-says-the-total-10688694.php?t=966f4ddfb4438d9cbb& cmpid=twitter-premium

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: For Colts to win, receivers must win, too
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/12/01/colts-win-receivers-must-win-too/94671340/

KANSAS CITY
Kerkhoff KC Star: Chiefs from Georgia are excited for homecoming against Falcons
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article118549233.html

AP NYT: Tyreek Hill, Rookie Receiver for Chiefs, Tries to Put Abuse Episode in Past
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/30/sports/football/tyreek-hill-kansas-city-chiefs.html

Paylor KC Star: De’Anthony Thomas is happily doing the dirty work for Chiefs
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article118357158.html

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs lose defensive tackle Jaye Howard for season
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article118305073.html

LOS ANGELES
Klein LA Times: Rams report: Jared Goff says it will be cool to go up against Tom Brady
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-report-20161201-story.html

DiGiovanna LA Times: Rams' floundering defense will have its hands full against Tom Brady and the Patriots
http://www.latim

MIAMI
Prisco CBS Sports: After Further Review: Why Ryan Tannehill, Dolphins are playing winning football
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/after-further-review-why-ryan-tannehill-dolphins-are-playing-winning-football/

Cote Miami Herald: Ryan Tannehill can redefine himself with what he does in December
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/greg-cote/article118345553.html

Habib Palm Beach Post: Culture club: Miami Dolphins discover bad habits aren’t that hard to break after all
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/12/02/culture-club-miami-dolphins-discover-bad-habits-arent-that-hard-to-break-after-all/

Schad Plam Beach Post: The time is now for Miami Dolphins rookie WR Leonte Carroo
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/12/02/the-time-is-now-for-miami-dolphins-rookie-wr-leonte-carroo/

Jackson Miami Herald: Dolphins' Albert: 'You know I'll be there on Sunday' against Ravens
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article118459738.html

Perkins Sun-Sentinel: Dolphins' defense doing the job despite being 'inconsistent'
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-1202-20161201-story.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Dolphins getting better version of Suh after both make changes
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article118201353.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins defensive backfield a pleasant surprise
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article118578278.html

Habib Palm Beach Post: DB Bacarri Rambo quickly adapts to Miami Dolphins ‘because I’ve got a big brain’
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/12/01/db-bacarri-rambo-quickly-adapts-to-miami-dolphins-because-ive-got-a-big-brain/

Beasley Miami Herald: Does Dolphins specialist Michael Thomas deserve a Pro Bowl spot? ‘Absolutely
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article118296633.html

MINNESOTA
Goessling ESPN Minn: On short notice, Mike Priefer gets his head-coaching cameo
http://www.espn.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/21307/on-short-notice-mike-priefer-gets-his-head-coaching-cameo

NEW ENGLAND
Howe Boston Herald: Malcolm Mitchell makes unusually big mark for Patriots rookie receiver
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/12/malcolm_mitchell_makes_unusually_big_mark_for_patriots_rookie_receiver

Buckley Boston Herald: Pats won't be Super without Gronk
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/columnists/steve_buckley/2016/12/buckley_pats_won_t_be_super_without_gronk

Breer MMQB: Patriots history is not kind to players who face a potential decline, even stars, and Rob Gronkowski’s eighth surgery—the third he’s had on his back—leaves his future in New England in question
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/12/01/rob-gronkowski-back-surgery-patriots-what-it-means

Howe Boston Herald: Patriots Notebook: Former Denver Broncos defender Darius Kilgo tackles opportunity with Patriots
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/12/patriots_notebook_former_denver_broncos_defender_darius_kilgo_tackles?

Reiss ESPN Boston: Mileage adds up for Patriots LB Kyle Van Noy on his football journey
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4798094/mileage-adds-up-forpatriots-lb-kyle-van-noy-on-his-football-journey?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter

NEW ORLEANS
Holder Nola.com: Saints enter final stretch of the season needing win after win ...
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/12/saints_lions_advance_column.html

Holder Nola.com: Drew Brees has MVP-type numbers, but not the wins
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/12/saints_lions_first-and-10.html

Triplett ESPN NO: Look beyond the sacks, you'll see Saints DE Cameron Jordan has 'the glow'
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/24647/look-beyond-the-sacks-youll-see-saints-de-cameron-jordan-has-the-glow

Katzenstein Nola.com: New Orleans Saints wary of Detroit Lions comeback potential
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2016/12/saints_lions_proof_that_few_le.html

Folsom Detroit Free Press: Former Haslett, Ferris player Lampman a special-teams ace for Saints
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/02/jake-lampman-new-orleans-saints/94751142/

NEW YORK JETS
Mehta NYDN: Bill Belichick’s hatred of the Jets will keep Gang Green from having a shot at landing the perfect QB
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/belichick-hatred-jets-gang-green-perfect-qb-article-1.2894795?

OAKLAND
Durkin SJ Mercury News: Reggie McKenzie knew Raiders were contenders after Week 1
http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/12/01/reggie-mckenzie-knew-raiders-were-contenders-after-week-1/

Durkin SJ Mercury News: Derek Carr good to go for Raiders, but they’re thin on defensive line
http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/12/02/derek-carr-good-to-go-for-raiders-but-theyre-thin-on-defensive-line/

McDonald SJ Mercury News: Raiders in no rush to beef up running game stats
In last two games, previously No. 4 ranked rushing attack has 85 yards on 50 carries
http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/12/02/raiders-in-no-rush-to-beef-up-running-game-stats/

McDonald SJ Mercury News: Has CB DJ Hayden played his last game with Raiders?
http://www.mercurynews.com/2016/12/02/has-cb-dj-hayden-played-his-last-game-with-raiders/

PHILADELPHIA
Brookover Phil.com: Eagles not as young as you might think
"The Giants, who sit second in the NFC East, are also younger than the Eagles on both sides of the ball and that's even with 35-year-old Eli Manning at quarterback. The average age of the Giants' offensive starters, which includes 24-year-old superstar receiver Odell Beckham Jr., is 26.5. New York does not have a defensive starter over 29 years old and its average age on that side of the ball is 25.6."
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20161204_Eagles_not_as_young_as_you_might_think.html

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' offense keeping itself out of end zone
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/les_bowen/20161202_Bowen__Eagles__offense_keeping_itself_out_of_end_zone.html

McLane Phil.com: Wentz and Goff: Better to sit or start?
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/404367446.html

Domowitch Phil.com: The numbers say Carson Wentz's rookie progress has stalled. Eagles QB coach John DeFilippo says the numbers are BS:
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/paul_domowitch/20161202_Domo__QB_coach_DeFilippo_says_Wentz_improving_every_day.html

Berman Phil.com: Eagles' Zach Ertz has the edge over Bengals' Tyler Eifert
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20161203_Eagles__Zach_Ertz_has_the_edge_over_Bengals__Tyler_Eifert.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Eagles' Schwartz: Points are the only stat that really matters
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Schwartz-weighs-in-on-his-defenses-poor-performance-against-GB.html

McLane Phil.com: Pass-rush woes go way beyond Fletcher Cox
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20161202_McLane__Pass-rush_woes_go_way_beyond_Fletcher_Cox.html

Mullin Phillyvoice: Why can't the Eagles' pass rushers get to the quarterback?
http://www.phillyvoice.com/why-cant-the-eagles-pass-rushers-get-to-the-quarterback/

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' Curry plays up 'opportunities,' plays down stats
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20161202_Eagles__Curry_plays_up__opportunities___plays_down_stats.html

PITTSBURGH
Prisuta Steelers.com: Opponent Breakdown: New York Football Giants
http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Opponent-Breakdown-New-York-Football-Giants/9e2c24db-37c8-4d2c-897a-ea9a8f0a79d6

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: So much for that easy schedule the Steelers were supposed to have
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Steelers-Blog/2016/12/01/So-much-for-that-easy-schedule-the-Steelers-were-supposed-to-have/stories/201612010187

Mueller The Times: Steelers Insider: Ryan Shazier prepared for Giants no-huddle offense; Antonio "Ronald" Brown has a friend in OBJ
http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/steelers-insider-ryan-shazier-prepared-for-giants-no-huddle-offense/article_2b9a6d6e-b8cc-11e6-9be9-a7b12257f188.html

Graves AP Detroit Free Press: Ex-MSU RB Le’Veon Bell ‘best all-around in the game’ in Pittsburgh
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2016/12/03/leveon-bell-pittsburgh-steelers-best-nfl-michigan-state-spartans/94859476/

Fittpaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Is a position switch in Le'Veon Bell's future?
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/12/02/Is-a-position-switch-in-Le-Veon-Bell-s-future/stories/201612020188

Fowler ESPN Pitt: Le'Veon Bell is a great receiver? You should see him in practice
http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/21525/leveon-bells-a-great-receiver-you-should-see-him-in-practice

Fittipaldo Pitt Post Gazette: Playing time is coming slowly for Ladarius Green
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2016/12/02/Playing-time-coming-slowly-for-Ladarius-Green-with-Steelers/stories/201612020085

Adamski Pitt Tribune Review: Steelers notebook: Haley calls Steelers'offensive line NFL's best
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/11577235-74/brown-steelers-games

Rutter Pitt Tribune Review: Steelers brace for Giants' no-huddle attack
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/11571638-74/giants-steelers-beckham

Marczi Steelers Depot: Steelers Film Room: Javon Hargrave Shows Pass-Rush Spark
http://www.steelersdepot.com/2016/12/steelers-film-room-javon-hargrave-shows-pass-rush-spark/

Prisuta Steelers.com: Tuitt: 'We've just been attacking'
http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Tuitt-Weve-just-been-attacking/febe46d2-92c2-4988-bc76-e0dd0a069f09

Rutter Pitt Tribune Review: Steelers notebook: LB Jones keeps positive attitude amid latest challenge
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/11571648-74/jones-bell-steelers

SAN DIEGO
Gehlken UTSD: Melvin Gordon, blockers 'chasing' 1,000 yards
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-melvin-gordon-1000-20161201-story.html

Gehlken UTSD: Tyrell Williams feeling 'good,' may play Sunday
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-tyrell-williams-20161201-story.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Sherman The Ringer: San Francisco’s Er, Santa Clara’s Billion-Dollar Blunder
https://theringer.com/san-francisco-49ers-levis-stadium-santa-clara-c29a140a1726#.4pnz0iwzk

Branch SF Chronicle: For 49ers’ Christian Ponder, it’s mind over matter
http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/For-49ers-Christian-Ponder-it-s-mind-over-10688459.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop

SEATTLE
Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Protecting Russell Wilson still the focus as Seahawks enter stretch run
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/23477/protecting-russell-wilson-still-the-focus-as-seahawks-enter-stretch-run

TAMPA BAY
Laine ESPN TB: Bucs say communication has been key to dramatic defensive turnaround
http://www.espn.com/blog/tampa-bay-buccaneers/post/_/id/15348/bucs-say-communication-has-been-key-to-defensive-turnaround

Stroud TB Times: Gerald McCoy: After death in the family, Bucs see the real McCoy
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/gerald-mccoy-after-death-in-the-family-bucs-see-the-real-mccoy/2304929

Auman TB Times: Punter Bryan Anger the Bucs' secret weapon
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/punter-bryan-anger-the-bucs-secret-weapon/2304968?

WASHINGTON
Keim ESPN Wash: Thanks to Vernon Davis, Redskins can adapt without Jordan Reed
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/28807/thanks-to-vernon-davis-redskins-can-adapt-minus-jordan-reed

Brewer Wash Post: Redskins see Josh Norman’s fire as more of a controlled burn than a conflagratio
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-see-josh-normans-fire-as-more-of-a-controlled-burn-than-a-conflagration/2016/12/02/6390500a-b8de-11e6-a677-b608fbb3aaf6_story.html?tid=sm_tw_ps& utm_term=.f354a4fddb56

Jones Wash Post: Redskins promote Dashaun Phillips, waive David Bruton Jr.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/12/02/redskins-promote-dashaun-phillips-waive-david-bruton-jr/?utm_term=.1120141ceeee


Draft

Miller B/R: Matt Miller's Week 13 NFL Scouting Notebook: Updated Big Board
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2679325-matt-millers-week-13-nfl-scouting-notebook-updated-big-board

Jeremiah/Brooks NFL.com: Move The Sticks: Garoppolo, McCarron potential trade targets
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000749648/article/move-the-sticks-garappolo-mccarron-potential-trade-targets

Brugler CBS Sports: NFL Mock Draft: Browns take top-rated DE Myles Garrett, 49ers pick QB DeShone Kizer
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-mock-draft-browns-take-top-rated-de-myles-garrett-49ers-pick-qb-deshone-kizer/

History

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles were fit to be tied in last visit to Cincinnati
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/les_bowen/404342946.html

Giants Birthdays 12-03

Cornelius Griffin LDT D2-Alabama 2000 NYG 2000-2003 12-03-1976
John Mendenhall RDT/LDT/NT D3-Grambling 1973 NYG 1973-1979 12-03-1948
Jim Sorgi QB W-IND 2010 NYG IR 2010 12-03-1980