Chicago Bears wide receiver/returner Devin Hester wonders why the team doesn’t better utilize his offensive skills. But is Hester capable of being a big-play standout for the Bears?
Devin Hester unhappy with Chicago Bears role
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (hip) has 22 catches for 314 yards and seven touchdowns in four games against the Buffalo Bills – Gronkowski’s best numbers against any team.
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski enjoys facing Buffalo
One of the most glaring weaknesses for the Green Bay Packers offense so far this season has been production after receptions. WRs Greg Jennings, Jordy Nelson, James Jones and Randall Cobb all have averaged fewer yards post-catch in the first three games than they did last season. ‘We’ve addressed that in our room, especially on those little bubble routes,’ Nelson said. ‘Just catch it and get vertical. Definitely get the first downs. Don’t try to make a home-run play out of something small.’
Packers | WRs not producing much after receptions
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco leads all quarterbacks with 51 victories since entering the NFL in 2008. Flacco has led five fourth-quarter comebacks since the start of the 2010 season, including a Week 3 victory over the New England Patriots.
Ravens | Joe Flacco has made a difference
New York Jets CB Antonio Cromartie said he is the league’s top cornerback, now that CB Darrelle Revis (knee) is out for the season due to injury. ‘I have said that I’m the second-best corner in the NFL,’ Cromartie said. ‘I’m not backing off what I said. I don’t care what anyone else believes … It’s my confidence in myself. I know what I’m capable of when I’m at the top of my game.’
Jets | Antonio Cromartie not lacking confidence
Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is 0-11 when he throws an interception in a game. Newton’s record is 7-1 when he doesn’t throw a pick.
Panthers | Cam Newton must take care of the football
The winless New Orleans Saints will lock horns with the 1-2 Green Bay Packers on Sunday, but don’t expect any mutual sympathy between the two NFC powers, says Clay Matthews.
Clay Matthews: ‘No sympathy’ in Saints-Packers game
In his last 21 games, Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson has just four rushing touchdowns. In his last 35 games, Johnson has 19 games were he rushed for less than four yards per carry, and he has not rushed for 100 yards in 17 of his last 21 games.
Titans | Closer look at Chris Johnson’s struggles
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew said the reason he reported to the team was because it was obvious to him the Jaguars were not going to reward him with a new deal. ‘I came to the realization when multiple teams offered multiple picks and players to trade for me, and pretty much the Jaguars wouldn’t budge,’ Jones-Drew said. ‘When it comes to that point where they’re not allowing you to get compensated for your play, and they won’t pay you and they won’t show you your value, you have to come back.’
Jaguars | Maurice Jones-Drew still unhappy?
Rob Gronkowski’s hurt hip might not keep him out of the New England Patriots’ game against the Buffalo Bills, but it does show how the Pats are vulnerable at tight end with Aaron Hernandez out.
Rob Gronkowski injury puts Patriots’ offense in limbo