Bears coach Lovie Smith not focusing on future (AP)

30
Nov
Losses are mounting and so is the criticism, yet coach Lovie Smith insists he's not thinking about his future with the Chicago Bears. He's only focused on the task at hand: Salvaging something from this crumbling season. At 4-7, the stumbling and bumbling Bears are staring at their third straight postseason miss since the 2006 team's run to the Super Bowl, and Smith said he understands...

Eagles QB Vick brings anti-dogfighting message to his old middle school in Va. (The Canadian Press)

30
Nov
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Michael Vick told students at his old middle school in Virginia that they should avoid the kind of bad decisions that landed him in federal prison for dogfighting.

Titans sense something special with 5-game streak (AP)

30
Nov
A defender tips Vince Young's pass at the line, sending it into the air. Titans tight end Bo Scaife beats an opponent to the ball and runs upfield for a 19-yard catch that keeps Tennessee's stunning final drive alive. Amazing? Yes. Historic? With each win, the Titans extend their NFL mark for consecutive victories after an 0-6 start.

NFL mum on developments in taunting between Broncos coach, Chargers linebacker (The Canadian Press)

30
Nov
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The NFL is keeping mum on the latest developments in the trash talking episode between Denver coach Josh McDaniels and San Diego linebacker Shaun Phillips.

Bills seeking to get warmer reception in second ‘home’ game at Toronto (The Canadian Press)

30
Nov
From Ottawa to the first verse of 'O Canada,' Buffalo Bills punter Brian Moorman had practically all the answers on Monday while delivering a Canadian pop quiz to his teammates after practice.

Culture of hiding concussions may be changing (AP)

30
Nov
Kurt Warner headed to a meeting with Arizona Cardinals medical staff and coaches before Sunday's game wrestling with the question of whether to be honest about the post-concussion symptoms he was experiencing. "Do I want to stretch the truth a little bit? Do I want to not tell them everything so I could play?" he wondered.

Jets QB Sanchez has sore left knee, but should be ready to go against Bills (The Canadian Press)

30
Nov
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - New York Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez was limited during the team's light practice Monday with a sore left knee, but should play against the Buffalo Bills in Toronto on Thursday.

Faith in Favre: Childress, Vikes are airing it out (AP)

30
Nov
Brett Favre has been throwing the ball for the Minnesota Vikings much more than he thought he would. Another surprising development? Coach Brad Childress is encouraging it. When Childress and the Vikings finally persuaded Favre to sign with them, many fans and analysts skeptically predicted injuries and interceptions -- and butting heads.

DeSean Jackson’s status uncertain with concussion; Brian Westbrook to be re-examined (The Canadian Press)

30
Nov
PHILADELPHIA - DeSean Jackson's playmaking skills helped the Philadelphia Eagles overcome losing Brian Westbrook.

A team divided? Tomlin says slumping Steelers ready for a big finish (The Canadian Press)

30
Nov
PITTSBURGH - During the few rough patches the Pittsburgh Steelers encountered while winning the Super Bowl last season, they emphasized their camaraderie and selflessness pushed them through the tough times and set them apart from most teams.