Saturday Reading

Giants

Raanan/Archer ESPN: How Cowboys and Giants can avoid 0-2 hole, and why it matters
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/57616/oh-no-cowboys-giants-try-to-avoid-0-2-hole

Leonard NYDN: Five storylines to watch for as Giants head to Dallas for showdown with Cowboys
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-giants-cowboys-five-things-20180914-story.html

Traina The Athletic: Five keys for the Giants in their Week 2 primetime matchup in Dallas
https://theathletic.com/520928/2018/09/14/week-2-keys-to-the-game/

Stapleton The Record: NY Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys: How they match up in Week 2 for Sunday Night Football
https://amp.northjersey.com/amp/1306046002

Salomone Giants.com: Giants vs. Cowboys: 10 things to watch for
https://www.giants.com/news/giants-vs-cowboys-10-things-to-watch-for

Schmeelk Giants.com: Tape Study: What to expect from the Cowboys
https://www.giants.com/news/tape-study-what-to-expect-from-the-cowboys

Dunleavy NJ.com: 11 things to know about Giants | Will Cowboys try 'Hack-a-Shaq' on Odell Beckham?
https://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/09/11_things_to_know_about_giants_before_facing_cowbo.html

Coach

Eisen Giants.com: Shurmur Sez: Making corrections for Dallas
https://www.giants.com/news/shurmur-sez-making-corrections-for-dallas

Schneier 247 Sports: All-22 Film:14 Shurmur play calls show how dynamic Giants can be
https://247sports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/LongFormArticle/New-York-Giants-offense-all-22-film-tape-review-121852040/

QB

Serby NYP: It’s up to Eli Manning to restore pride in the Giants name
https://nypost.com/2018/09/14/its-up-to-eli-manning-to-restore-pride-in-the-giants-name/amp/

Glauber Newsday: Pressure on Giants' Eli Manning if Sam Darnold excels with Jets
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/pressure-on-giants-eli-manning-if-sam-darnold-excels-with-jets-1.21015407

RB

Wiener SB Nation: Every day in the NFL can be cut day

“I know the team’s going to do what they gotta do to be successful, so I really wasn’t that upset,” Martin concludes of his tumultuous week; all he can do is literally take his tenure with the team one day at a time. “You gotta stay ready. I know God will make a way out of no way, and I know I can play in this league.”

https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/nfl/2018/9/14/17860674/nfl-practice-squad-roster-cuts-new-york-giants-robert-martin

WR

Rock Newsday: 'One play away' not good enough for Giants' offense
Big Blue needs to take advantage of Odell Beckham's ability to get open and find end zone more often.
https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/one-play-away-not-good-enough-for-giants-offense-1.21015511

RT

Shook NFL.com: Ereck Flowers' struggles exemplify tough Week 1 for Giants

“So how does this translate to Week 2? New York travels to Dallas for a meeting with the Cowboys, who sacked Cam Newton three times and pressured him on 20.7 percent of attempts in Week 1.
Flowers will face DeMarcus Lawrence -- who recorded one sack on a stunt -- for the majority of the afternoon. Lawrence can be very effective -- he finished with 14.5 sacks in 2017 -- but Dallas isn't quite Jacksonville when it comes to pressuring the quarterback.
Notable, though, is the fact Dallas rushed only four on 75.9 percent of pass plays, per Next Gen Stats. Carolina's banged-up offensive line isn't the best comparison, but that number shows New York could end up having a better day, especially if they give Flowers more help from a back or tight end.
This will be more of a team effort than a focus on Flowers, but the tackle needs to have a better Sunday after one he'd probably like to bury.”

https://amp.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000961541/article/ereck-flowers-struggles-exemplify-tough-week-1-for-giants?

Schwartz NYP: Giants lineman has nothing but praise for ex-mate Sam Darnold
https://nypost.com/2018/09/14/giants-lineman-has-nothing-but-praise-for-ex-mate-sam-darnold/amp/

OLB

Eisen Giants.com: Linebacker corps rallies to step in for injured Vernon
https://www.giants.com/news/linebacker-corps-rallies-to-step-in-for-injured-vernon

Best Newsday: With Olivier Vernon declared out, Giants will turn to rookie Lorenzo Carter against Cowboys
https://www.newsday.com/amp/sports/football/giants/lorenzo-carter-olivier-vernon-1.21006506

Leonard NYDN: Giants' Olivier Vernon officially ruled out for Sunday night's showdown vs. Cowboys
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-olivier-vernon-injury-cowboys-20180914-story.html

ILB

Kussoy NYP: Alec Ogletree already has Giants defense on the same page
https://nypost.com/2018/09/15/alec-ogletree-already-has-giants-defense-on-the-same-page/amp/

CB

Kussoy NYP: Janoris Jenkins returns to Giants amid mysterious family situation
https://nypost.com/2018/09/14/janoris-jenkins-returns-to-giants-amid-mysterious-family-situation/amp/

Lombardo NJ.com: Is Giants' Janoris Jenkins worried about missing practice due to family issue?
https://articles.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2018/09/is_giants_janoris_jenkins_worried_about_missing_pr.amp

Canavan AP The Trentonian: Janoris Jenkins back with Giants after family emergency
https://www.trentonian.com/sports/janoris-jenkins-back-with-giants-after-family-emergency/article_161baa8e-b857-11e8-8420-3312f2e8426a.html

NFL

Benoit MMQB: NFL Week 2: Preview and Analysis for Each Sunday Game

“GIANTS AT COWBOYS

Schematically, the Giants offense looked good against Jacksonville. New head coach Pat Shurmur created downfield opportunities for Odell Beckham by putting him in different slot positions and route combinations. Unfortunately, it often didn’t matter because the Giants O-line didn’t hold up in pass protection. They’re not the first O-line to struggle against the Jags. We’ll get a better gauge of this Giants front five Sunday night against a good-but-not-quite-great Cowboys D-line.”

https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/09/14/nfl-week-2-preview-analysis-news

ARIZONA
Moore AZ Central: Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald, Mike McCoy, Al Holcomb know about resilience
https://amp.azcentral.com/amp/1301913002

Moore AZ Central: Cardinals' Sam Bradford has plenty of reasons for confidence — even against Rams defense
https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2018/09/14/arizona-cardinals-sam-bradford-has-reasons-confidence-vs-rams/1296635002/

Cardinals.com: After Rough Start, David Johnson Healthy And Ready For Rams
https://www.azcardinals.com/news/after-rough-start-david-johnson-healthy-and-ready-for-rams

McManaman AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals injury report: Andre Smith injury forces change on offensive line
https://amp.azcentral.com/amp/1307094002

Miller UTSD: Mike McCoy reflects on 'tough situation' with Chargers, new start in Arizona
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/columnists/bryce-miller/sd-sp-miller-mccoy-20180916-story.html

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Sarkisian standing behind Falcons’ red-zone operation 
https://www.myajc.com/sports/football/sarkisian-standing-behind-falcons-red-zone-operation/opMo9uQG2eJVeifYkeot0M/

AP AJC: Falcons RB Freeman (knee) out for Sunday's game vs Carolina
https://www.ajc.com/news/falcons-freeman-knee-out-for-sunday-game-carolina/Tji9BYjuW1rFlXjhMzGIEJ/amp.html

McClure ESPN Atlanta: Julio Jones, Falcons feeling loose despite injuries, slow start
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/281729/julio-jones-falcons-feeling-loose-despite-injuries-slow-start

BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Has C.J. Mosley become Ravens' most indispensable defender?
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/95293/has-c-j-mosley-become-ravens-most-indispensable-defender

BUFFALO
Brown Bills.com: Quick Hits: Healthy dialogue between Daboll and Allen
https://www.buffalobills.com/news/quick-hits-healthy-dialogue-between-daboll-and-allen

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Fearless predictions for Panthers at Falcons: Major injuries on both sides mean ugly game
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article218334915.html

Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: How to frustrate the Falcons? Who steps up at tight end? Panthers questions, answered
http://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article218387450.html

Newton ESPN Charlotte: Panthers' right guard Trai Turner out with concussion
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24674753/carolina-panthers-guard-trai-turner-play-atlanta-falcons-concussion

CHICAGO
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Ankle soreness a lingering issue for Bears guard Kyle Long
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-kyle-long-right-ankle-injury-20180914-story.html

Bush Bears.com: Nose Guard Palmer a Big Part of Bears Defense
https://bearinsider.com/s/867/nose-guard-palmer-a-big-part-of-bears-defense

Kahler MMQB: Khalil Mack's 'After-School Tutor' Has Helped With the Learning Curve in Chicago
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/09/14/khalil-mack-chicago-bears-after-school-tutor

CINCINNATI
ESPN: Bengals RB Joe Mixon to have procedure on knee, miss two weeks
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24677447/joe-mixon-cincinnati-bengals-procedure-knee-miss-two-weeks

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Gregg Williams insists Sean Payton didn't try to run the score up on him and they're 'friends for life'
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2018/09/gregg_williams_insists_sean_pa.html

Dan Labbe (@dan_labbe)
9/14/18, 12:04 PM
According to NFL's Next Gen stats, one of Myles Garrett's sacks took 1.97 seconds. No one else under 2 seconds last week

Gribble Brown’s.com: Devaroe Lawrence built ‘lifetime’ bond with Saints players, but there’s ‘nothing friendly’ about his
https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/devaroe-lawrence-built-lifetime-bond-with-saints-players-but-there-s-nothing-fri

DALLAS
Stevenson Fort Worth Star Telegram: The Dallas Cowboys need this duo to show up Sunday night against the New York Giants
http://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article218414530.html

Uy Cover1: Guess the Gameplan Week 2: Giants Offense vs Cowboys Defense

“After watching film of the Giants’ week one loss to Jacksonville, I observed a tendency in Shurmur’s play-calling. I then compared this behavior to a random Vikings game in 2017 to confirm my findings.
Throughout multiple points in the contest, Shurmur deployed the same concept either on consecutive plays or within a few plays of each other. There were at least five instances of this on Sunday, often at the beginning of a drive or when the initial play-call produced a good gain....”

“Speaking of the team’s starting linebackers, New York has a favored passing concept that’s designed to take advantage of their base Cover 3. The Giants ran this play five times last weekend. But before detailing that play, let’s first look at how Dallas and a lot of other teams deploy their Cover 3 zone.
Every defense has coverage rules for their defenders. These rules tell them how to react to certain routes and alignments. For the Cowboys, one of theirs is to have Lee travel with deep crossing routes out of a trips formation (three receivers to one side).

Teams run these routes to take advantage of the Cover 3’s structure, so defensive coordinators add rules so their units can adapt.
Watch for Coach Shurmur to utilize a variation of the drive concept to exploit this rule.

The drive concept consists of a shallow cross combined with a dig or square in. The vertical release of the dig helps to clear space for the shallow cross over the middle of the field. Or the shallow cross will pull defenders away from the dig right as the receiver makes his cut.
The Panthers scooped up eight yards versus the Cowboys using this concept outside the red zone.

Against the Jaguars, New York often relied upon a variation of this play on long down-and-distances. Their goal was to catch the defense in a soft zone and create an opportunity for yards after the catch...”

https://www.cover1.net/guess-the-gameplan-giants-cowboys-sean-lee-odell-beckham/

Owning Dallas Morning News: Film study: Here's what the Cowboys O-line should do to reignite their once-feared running game vs. the Giants
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/09/14/film-study-cowboys-can-get-feared-running-game-track-giants

Moore Dallas Morning News: Does Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence troll Eli Manning? Again?

“He's already in the pocket so he's not going to be able to throw it out so he's got to take the sack. I mean, sometimes, it's smart football and sometimes, you know, I feel like it's fear.”

https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/09/14/cowboys-de-demarcus-lawrence-troll-eli-manning-again

Hairopolous Dallas Morning News: Cowboys DE Randy Gregory returns to practice, listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's home opener
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2018/09/14/cowboys-de-randy-gregory-clears-concussion-protocol-listed-doubtful-ahead-sundays-home-opener

DENVER
O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos need a “great plan” if they’re going to stop Oakland TE Jared Cook
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/14/broncos-stop-oakland-raiders-jared-cook/

Klis 9News Denver: FOR VON MILLER, IT'S NOT JUST THE SACK BUT THE STRIP
https://www.9news.com/article/sports/for-von-miller-its-not-just-the-sack-but-the-strip/73-594350906

DETROIT
Justin Rogers (@Justin_Rogers)
9/14/18, 1:28 PM
Is it possible Matt Patricia is actually Chip Kelly? Lions snapped the ball in an average of 22.84 seconds last week, faster than any other team. They were bottom half last season, 5.5 seconds more per snap.

Rogers Detroit News: Lions' Tate stung by boos, but empathetic to fans' frustrations
https://amp.detroitnews.com/amp/1306699002

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions issue of stopping the run 'totally correctable'
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/09/14/detroit-lions-issue-stopping-run-totally-correctable/1307025002/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions' Ziggy Ansah 'optimistic' to play vs. 49ers, T.J. Lang out
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/09/14/ziggy-ansah-tj-lang-practice-report/1302975002/

GREEN BAY
Courtney Mil JS: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers 'getting better,' but decision could wait till Sunday
https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/09/14/aaron-rodgers-getting-better-but-decision-could-wait-till-sunday/1297131002/

Maske Washington Post: The Packers have an interesting decision to make about Aaron Rodgers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-spt-aaron-rodgers-packers-week-2-20180914-story.html

Owczarski Mil JS: DeShone Kizer knows he has to build trust with Green Bay Packers
https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/09/14/green-bay-packers-deshone-kizer-knows-he-has-build-trust-team/1302063002/

Wood Mil JS: Packers notes: Mike McCarthy retains confidence in running game despite slow start
https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2018/09/14/packers-notes-mike-mccarthy-retains-confidence-running-game/1302736002/

HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' injury report: Will Fuller, Jadeveon Clowney, DeAndre Hopkins questionable
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-injury-Fuller-Clowney-Hopkins-13230475.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Deshaun Watson, Marcus Mariota double the rewards, and the risks
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Deshaun-Watson-Marcus-Mariota-double-the-13231062.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans rookie TE Jordan Thomas has vast potential
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-rookie-TE-Jordan-Thomas-has-vast-potential-13230367.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Guskey Indianapolis Star: Run heavy? Pass heavy? Indianapolis Colts offense will do what’s necessary to win
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/1294604002

Mike Klis (@MikeKlis)
9/14/18, 2:52 PM
Broncos ST coordinator Tom McMahon on why his former Indy PK Adam Vinatieri can still do it at 45: “I think the biggest reason is because he does the same thing every day. His body doesn’t know any different. When you start to change things, your body breaks down.

JACKSONVILLE
Kaye WTLV Jacksonville: WEEK 2 INJURY REPORT: JAGUARS LIST FOURNETTE AS 'QUESTIONABLE' FOR AFC TITLE REMATCH WITH PATRIOTS
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/amp/article?section=sports& subsection=nfl& topic=jacksonville-jaguars& headline=week-2-injury-report-jaguars-list-fournette-as-questionable-for-afc-title-rematch-with-patriots& contentId=77-594178302

KANSAS CITY
Pryor KC Star: Tight end Demetrius Harris returns from suspension, gives Chiefs depth against Steelers
http://amp.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article218389215.html

Worthy KC Star: Chiefs’ priority must be stopping the run, even without Le’Veon Bell playing for Steelers
http://amp.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article218390480.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Wang OC Register: Chargers TE Hunter Henry runs with knee brace four months after ACL tear
https://www.ocregister.com/2018/09/14/chargers-te-hunter-henry-runs-with-knee-brace-four-months-after-acl-tear/amp/

DiGiovanna LA Times: Chargers are in a rush to get after Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen
http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-defense-20180914-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams take a run at using receivers as ballcarriers. What's next trick up coach Sean McVay's sleeve?
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-offense-20180914-story.html

Simmons Rams.com: No Tight End Targets? L.A. Doesn't Intend to Make it a Habit
https://www.therams.com/news/no-tight-end-targets-l-a-doesn-t-intend-to-make-it-a-habit

Klein LA Times: Rams' Marcus Peters is fine with paying the penalty for celebration in Week 1. Donald fined too
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-report-20180914-story.html

MIAMI
Deen Sun Sentinel: Inexperienced Dolphins tight ends could gain plenty with opportunities in Adam Gase's offense
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-tight-ends-20180914-story.html

Lieser Palm Beach Post: Dolphins LG Josh Sitton would’ve risked career by continuing to play
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/football/dolphins-josh-sitton-would-risked-career-continuing-play/wHhuSGnGh2Dc2TUHeFm8AN/amo.html

Beasley Miami Herald: Did hard-hitting Dolphins defensive linemen cross the line Sunday? Matt Burke responds
http://amp.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article218385680.html

Deen Sun Sentinel: Dolphins DE William Hayes does not practice Friday, questionable for Jets game
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-william-hayes-20180914-story.html

MINNESOTA
Kelly The Ringer: Sheldon Richardson Makes the Vikings Defense Look Unstoppable
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2018/9/14/17858178/sheldon-richardson-minnesota-vikings-defense

Tomasson Twincities.com: After big game in opener, Vikings’ Mike Hughes unsure of defensive role Sunday
https://www.twincities.com/2018/09/14/after-big-game-in-opener-vikings-mike-hughes-unsure-of-defensive-role-sunday/amp/

NEW ENGLAND
McBride Boston Globe: Patriots’ keys to victory over the Jaguars
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/14/patriots-keys-victory-over-jaguars/pewiZPaDKXjDQECcjbADxL/amp.html

Reiss ESPN Boston: Q& A on Patriots hot topics (Sony Michel's injury status; Patriots staying away from Dez; Danny Shelton's debut)
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4814846/patriots-rb-sony-michel-you-have-to-trust-the-process

McBride Boston Globe: Patriots may be thin at running back with Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel questionable
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/14/patriots-may-thin-running-back-with-rex-burkhead-sony-michel-questionable/VUW7agjUbqvTUqtd6jtBII/amp.html

Thompson Boston Herald: Patriots notebook: Rookie running back Sony Michel hopes to make NFL debut Sunday vs. Jaguars
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/patriots_notebook_rookie_running_back_sony_michel_hopes_to_make_nfl_debut?

Reiss ESPN Boston: It's all about trust: Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski in double coverage
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4814859/its-all-about-trust-tom-brady-to-rob-gronkowski-in-double-coverage

McBride Boston Globe: Kenjon Barner ready to help out Patriots’ return game
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2018/09/14/kenjon-barner-ready-help-out-patriots-return-game/Dt3jeoLj7s20Q1w9BP63aI/amp.html

NEW ORLEANS
Katzenstein Nola.com: Saints missing Mark Ingram's energy during suspension
https://articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/09/saints_mark_ingram_energy.amp

Johnson Nola.com: Remember when other teams passed on Michael Thomas in the draft? So does Thomas
https://articles.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/09/saints_michael_thomas_draft_sn.amp

Erickson NO Advocate: No pressure: Saints have a long history of success against NFL's best edge rushers
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_fc35b83a-b847-11e8-ae8b-4fde3d4b9e7c.amp.html

Underhill NO Advocate: Saints rookie DT Taylor Stallworth, expected to play this weekend, says his 'dream is finally coming true'
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_04398fc6-b860-11e8-bbb4-837f0bee5f42.amp.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Two fines for roughing the passer cost Saints tackle David Onyemata more than Week 1 game check
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_2b8d8b9e-b861-11e8-bdcc-67535a92b61e.html

Underhill NO Advocate: 3-and-out: Are the Saints getting what they want from kickoff returns?
https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_b0ec7a6e-b863-11e8-9b9b-fb19123f8f52.amp.html

OAKLAND
McDonakd SJ Mercury News: Why Jalen Richard has emerged as key player in Raiders’ offense
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/09/14/why-jalen-richard-has-emerged-as-key-player-in-raiders-offense/amp/

Schneidman SJ Mercury News: Kolton Miller’s next task for the Raiders: Von Miller and Co.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/09/14/kolton-millers-next-task-for-the-raiders-von-miller-and-co/amp/

Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero)
9/15/18, 6:58 AM
The Raiders gave DTs Jonathan Hankins $370K to sign a 1-year, $2M deal (max $3M with incentives) and Clifton McDonald $120K on a 1-year, $1.75M deal (max $2M). Besides Martavis Bryant, almost every other veteran deal signed the past week across NFL was for the minimum.

Bair NBC Bay Area: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie staying patient in push for large Raiders role
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/dominique-rodgers-cromartie-staying-patient-push-large-raiders-role?

PHILADELPHIA
Bassinger TB Times: Eagles-Buccaneers: Doug Pederson is fearless on fourth down. Will other coaches follow suit?
http://www.tampabay.com/data/2018/09/14/philadelphia-eagles-tampa-bay-buccaneers-doug-pederson-nick-foles-fourth-down-philly-special/

Berman Phil.com: Nick Foles chose between the Eagles and Buccaneers in March 2017. His daughter helped bring him to Philly
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/nick-foles-free-agency-philadelphia-eagles-tampa-bay-buccaneers-daughter-20180914.html

Bowen Phil.com: Alshon Jeffery won’t speculate on a return date, but the Eagles’ offense needs him
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-injury-report-alshon-jeffery-tampa-bay-buccaneers-20180914.html

Domowitch Phil.com: After shutting down Matt Ryan, Eagles defense sets sights on big-play Bucs; plus stats and numbers to know
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-defense-tampa-bay-bucs-buccaneers-ryan-fitzpatrick-20180914.html

McLane Phil.com: Against the Eagles, can the Buccaneers post another 48 spot? | Film breakdown
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/tampa-bay-buccaneers-philadelphia-eagles-film-breakdown-preview-48-new-orleans-saints-20180914.html

AP: Eagles rely on depth, unselfish line to pressure QBs
https://www.tampabay.com/ap/sports/eagles-rely-on-depth-unselfish-line-to-pressure-qbs-ap_sportsac3cc17c60744922920b14f4f6ffdf60?

PITTSBURGH
Cook Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Team Turmoil has made its return
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2018/09/14/le-veon-bell-contract-steelers-antonio-brown-threat-mike-tomlin-kevin-colbert/stories/201809160097

Adamski Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Ben Roethlisberger returns to Steelers practice
https://triblive.com/sports/steelers/14079575-74/ben-roethlisberger-returns-to-steelers-practice

Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Antonio Brown makes his case: 'I’ve got the courage to withstand whatever someone says'
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/09/14/antonio-brown-jesse-washington-espn-undefeated-steelers/stories/201809140165

Adamski Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers' David DeCastro doubtful; Cameron Heyward, Vance McDonald likely to play vs. Chiefs
https://triblive.com/sports/steelers/14080411-74/steelers-david-decastro-doubtful-cameron-heyward-vance-mcdonald-likely-to-play-sunday

Adamski Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Artie Burns joins Joe Haden as injured Steelers starting CBs
https://triblive.com/sports/steelers/14080380-74/artie-burns-questionable-joins-joe-haden-doubtful-as-injured-steelers-starting-cbs

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers wary of wounded Lions and new coach Patricia
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-wary-of-wounded-Lions-and-new-coach-Patricia-13231118.php

Biderman Sac Bee: 49ers’ undrafted rookie back at Levi’s Stadium, where his career already changed once
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article218430045.html

Biderman Sac Bee: 49ers down on Solomon Thomas? Why his role was limited and what to expect Sunday
http://amp.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article218423890.html

SEATTLE
Bell News Tribune: Scooters, hoops: Brandon Marshall loves Seahawks’ vibe, playing with “special” Russell Wilson

““Oh, I mean, there’s no comparison,” Marshall said of the fun with Seattle compared to all his other teams. “Obviously, I’ve been with a few organizations, great organizations. Last year, coach (Ben) McAdoo (leading the Giants) he had a nice environment, you know, a lot of music in the team meeting room. Never walked into a team meeting room where guys are dancing and just being themselves and comfortable.”

http://amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article218359255.html

Bell News Tribune: It’s only week 2: Shaquill Griffin joins Bobby Wagner, Tre Flowers as Seahawks defenders hurt
http://amp.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article218435030.html

TAMPA BAY
Jones TB Times: Hey, maybe 3-0 isn’t so crazy after all for Bucs
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/09/14/hey-maybe-3-0-isnt-so-crazy-after-all-for-bucs/?template=amp

Stroud TB Times: Bucs-Eagles: Welcome to backup quarterback heaven
https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/09/14/bucs-eagles-welcome-to-backup-quarterback-heaven/

Bowen Phil.com: Bucs’ Ryan Fitzpatrick, like Eagles’ Nick Foles, has been way up and way down
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/ryan-fitzpatrick-nick-foles-eagles-buccaneers-preview-20180914.html

TENNESSEE
Bacharach The Tennessean: Mike Vrabel calls Marcus Mariota's injury recovery 'stagnant;' Taylor Lewan out vs. Texans
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/1281575002

Rexrode The Tennessean: Titans need to put the clamps on Texans' Deshaun Watson — no biggie
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/1299419002

WASHINGTON
Copeland Washington Post: Redskins’ Paul Richardson questionable, Colts left tackle Anthony Costanzo out for Sunday’s
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/football-insider/wp/2018/09/14/redskins-paul-richardson-questionable-colts-left-tackle-anthony-costanzo-out-for-sunday/

Colleges/Draft

Miller B/R: Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook: Best 2019 Draft Prospect You've Never Heard of
https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2795578-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-best-2019-draft-prospect-youve-never-heard-of.amp.html

Hart SB Nation: Future Broncos: Top small-school prospects for the 2019 NFL Draft
https://www.milehighreport.com/platform/amp/2018/9/14/17857914/top-small-school-prospects-for-the-2019-nfl-draft

Trapasso CBS Sports: 2019 NFL Mock Draft: Bills go Nick Bosa at No. 1, Cowboys add N'Keal Harry to receiver group
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-mock-draft-bills-go-nick-bosa-at-no-1-cowboys-add-nkeal-harry-to-receiver-group/amp/

RB
Landis Cleveland Plain Dealer: How lessons and loss shaped Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/09/59a681fef8195/how-lessons-and-loss-shaped-oh.html

Hale Louisville Courier Journal: Analyst: Strong start to 2018 shows Benny Snell is 'built for the NFL'
https://amp.courier-journal.com/amp/1250016002

History

Carl Banks (@CarlBanksGIII)
9/14/18, 4:27 PM
Im thinking of having (hiring) & #8234;PFF& #8236;& #8297; to break down my career in these 3 areas
1. Yds per rush vs me
2. Yds per rush vs with TE
3. Pass % while covering the TE or Back

It'll be fun to see how i stack
up. I say 2nd to Jack Ham..
HOF where REAL stats should matter

Gribble Brown’s.com: Cleveland Browns ‘Mr. Dependable,’ Jim Houston, passes away
https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/cleveland-browns-mr-dependable-jim-houston-passes-away

Giants Birthdays 9-15

Chad Bratzke RDE D5-Eastern Kentucky 1994 NYG 1994-1998 9-15-1971

Bob Davis QB TR-HOU 1970 NYG Training Camp 1970 9-15-1945

David Diehl LT/RT/LG/RG D5-Illinois 2003 NYG 2003-2013 9-15-1980

Alonzo Jackson LB W-PIT 2005 NYG 2005
9-15-1980

Joe Morris RB D2-Syracuse 1982 NYG 1982-1988 9-15-1960

Aaron Ross LCB/RCB/S D1-Texas 2007, W-JAC 2013 NYG 2007-2011, 2013 9-15-1982

Travis Rudolph WR UDFA FSU 2017 NYG 2017 9-15-1995

In Memoriam

Pete Athas LCB W-DAL 1971 NYG 1971-1974 Born 9-15-1946 Died 6-28-2015

Bob Peviani RLB D6-USC 1953 NYG 1953 Born 9-15-1931 Died 9-24-2012