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STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL · Dec 14, 2018

NFL Team Report - Philadelphia EaglesFRIDAY INJURY REPORTPHILADELPHIA EAGLES --OUT: LB Jordan Hicks (calf), DT Timmy Jernigan (back), CB Sidney Jones (hamstring), G Isaac Seumalo (pectoral) --DOUBTFUL: QB Carson Wentz (back) --QUESTIONABLE: DE Michael Bennett (foot), S Avonte Maddox (ankle, knee), WR Shelton Gibson (wrist)LOS ANGELES RAMS No players listedPLAYER NOTES --The Eagles added running ...

NOTES, QUOTES · Dec 14, 2018

NFL Team Report - Philadelphia Eagles--The Eagles ran the ball just 14 times for 34 yards in their overtime loss to the Cowboys last week. Of course, they only had the ball for just over 22 minutes, so there weren't many plays to go around. If the Rams have a weakness defensively, it's against the run. They surrender 124.2 yards on average per game, which is 10th most in the NFL. "Obviously studying ...

INSIDE SLANT · Dec 14, 2018

NFL Team Report - Philadelphia EaglesInjuries have decimated Eagles this season A higher math degree is a requirement to keep up with all the injuries the Philadelphia Eagles have had this season. On Tuesday, two more players were added to their reserve/injured list, with running back Corey Clement and rookie defensive end Josh Sweat having their seasons come to an end. A day later came the granddaddy ...

STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL · Dec 14, 2018

NFL Team Report - Miami DolphinsFRIDAY INJURY REPORTMIAMI DOLPHINS --DOUBTFUL: CB Xavien Howard (knee) --QUESTIONABLE: S T.J. McDonald (ankle)MINNESOTA VIKINGS --OUT: WR Chad Beebe (hamstring) --QUESTIONABLE: TE David Morgan (knee), G Mike Remmers (back), DT Sheldon Richardson (hip) PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: RB Kenyan Drake, who scored the winning touchdown in last week's upset win over the Patriots, ...

NOTES, QUOTES · Dec 14, 2018

NFL Team Report - Miami Dolphins--Quarterback Ryan Tannehill on last week's miracle win over the Patriots: "Knowing we had one shot with minimal probability to be successful and have that 0.1 percent-chance play pay off is pretty incredible. It just hits you all at once. I just collapsed." Tannehill is sixth in the NFL in passer rating. It's a nebulous stat, but Tannehill's 105.7 passer rating is ...

INSIDE SLANT · Dec 14, 2018

NFL Team Report - Miami DolphinsDolphins search for road to success The Miami Dolphins, 1-5 on the road this season, face a major test this Sunday at the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota, which is 4-2 at home, is favored by 9.5 points, but the Dolphins don't seem concerned. "I know there are fans," Dolphins running back Frank Gore said when asked about playing on the road. "But we're not playing ...

STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL · Dec 14, 2018

NFL Team Report - Oakland RaidersFRIDAY INJURY REPORTOAKLAND RAIDERS --QUESTIONABLE: DT Maurice Hurst (ankle), G Gabe Jackson (elbow, ankle), G Kelechi Osemele (toe), LB Kyle Wilber (hamstring)CINCINNATI BENGALS --OUT: LB Vontaze Burfict (concussion) --DOUBTFUL: CB KeiVarae Russell (finger) --QUESTIONABLE: T Cordy Glenn (back), DE Michael Johnson (concussion), CB Dre Kirkpatrick (ankle), CB ...

NOTES, QUOTES · Dec 14, 2018

NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders--Quarterback Derek Carr, who has not thrown an interception in his last eight games, completed 25 of 34 passes (73.5 percent) for 322 yards and two touchdowns for a 122.4 passer rating in leading the Raiders to a come-from-behind, 24-21 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Carr hit backup tight ends Lee Smith and Derek Carrier for touchdowns in the last ...

INSIDE SLANT · Dec 14, 2018

NFL Team Report - Oakland RaidersRaiders accustomed to distractions There are a lot of unknowns surrounding the Oakland Raiders this week. On Monday they fired general manager Reggie McKenzie and don't know who they will hire to replace him -- or if they will replace him. On Tuesday, the city of Oakland sued the Raiders and everybody else in the NFL who took part in ratifying the team's move ...

STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL · Dec 14, 2018

NFL Team Report - Detroit LionsFRIDAY INJURY REPORTDETROIT LIONS --OUT: WR Bruce Ellington (hamstring), DL Da'Shawn Hand (knee), RB Kerryon Johnson (knee), T Rick Wagner (concussion), S Charles Washington (hamstring) --QUESTIONABLE: LB Trevor Bates (ankle), FB Nick Bellore (ankle), CB Marcus Cooper Sr. (back), T Taylor Decker (shoulder), LB Devon Kennard (hip), QB Matthew Stafford (back)BUFFALO ...

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