They're tied with the Chargers, whom they face today, and starting quarterback Kyle Orton is hurting.
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The former Bruin is now the standout back, while Heisman winner Reggie Bush hasn't lived up to expectations in the NFL.
Minnesota's coach is in the fourth year of his original five-year deal.
He scores three touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers in a 24-17 victory.
Sonny McLean's on Wilshire Boulevard and 26th Street draws Boston transplants to cheer for the NFL's Patriots and baseball's Red Sox.
Agreement would keep team at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum through 2013 season.
He is replaced on an interim basis by defensive coordinator Perry Fewell.
Chargers fell behind in the AFC West by 3 1/2 games with defeat to Broncos in mid-October, but they have caught up with four wins in a row; the Broncos have lost three straight.
Controversial choices by Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew and Patriots Coach Bill Belichick illustrate just how small the difference between brilliant and foolish can be in NFL.
Three famous calls that worked out . . . and three that didn't.
New England fourth-down play backfires, giving Peyton Manning time to rally Indianapolis for the victory.
Broncos continue slide and the Cowboys lay an egg, so don't pencil them in just yet for the title game.
Baltimore started strong but has faded in recent weeks and needs a win against Cleveland in order to stay within striking distance of Pittsburgh and Cincinnati in the race for the AFC North.
Colts Coach Jim Caldwell once tried to recruit the pass-rushing terror to Wake Forest, offering to let him play both offense and defense. And Freeney has never let him forget it.
As he prepares for his assignment of covering Randy Moss, the rookie cornerback remembers getting a jersey of the receiver when he was younger.
The quarterback was penalized for abusive conduct toward a game official.
Quarterback Carson Palmer says the success is nice, but it's also about players who like and respect each other. Cincinnati faces Pittsburgh for the top spot in the AFC North on Sunday.
The NBC analysts state their loyalties, and Harrison calls the matchup the 'greatest rivalry in the NFL right now.'
Mike Smith got into a sideline scuffle. The Redskins' DeAngelo Hall isn't fined.
He is shot down in his attempts to send mustard to Heinz Field by his coach, in 'catch-up/ketchup' reference, and says he will find motivation elsewhere.
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