San Francisco 49ers WR Michael Crabtree watched video of himself practicing to gain confidence, and that helped him prepare for the team’s Week 13 game. “Yeah, for the most part, it did. That’s probably what made me feel comfortable — just practicing every day and really feeling the ground with my foot.”
49ers | Michael Crabtree watched video to gain confidence
Veteran kicker David Akers’ job is on the line for the second consecutive December. The Detroit Lions plan to work out kickers next week after Akers’ missed chip shot vs. the Green Bay Packers.
Is David Akers’ job as Detroit Lions kicker in jeopardy?
For the second consecutive December, veteran kicker David Akers’ job is on the line. The Detroit Lions plan to work out kickers next week after Akers’ missed a chip shot this week.
Is David Akers’ job with the Detroit Lions on the line?
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell earned the respect of his teammates in trying to score a touchdown in the team’s Week 13 game. “He sold himself out to score and you have to respect that,” Dwyer said.
Steelers | Le’Veon Bell earns repect
Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo is getting his groove back during a late season stretch that has seen him have success. “Just really getting my groove back as far as the way I’m playing,” the fifth-year veteran said. “That’s all, just getting my feet wet again. Stuff is starting to gel a lot better. The beginning of the season was getting the rust off. Whenever you’re coming off of injury, you’ve got a lot of rust on you and a lot of kinks you have to work out as far as getting the feel. Now I’m getting back in my playing style.”
Redskins | Brian Orakpo getting his groove back
Baltimore Ravens PK Justin Tucker has connected on 27 consecutive field goals, including the ones made during Thursday’s 22-20 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. That is the longest active streak in the NFL, ahead of the New England Patriots’ Stephen Gostkowski (21 field goals) and the Seattle Seahawks’ Steven Hauschka (15).
Ravens | Justin Tucker continues hot streak
Oakland Raiders SS Tyvon Branch (ankle) worked out with team trainers Friday, Nov. 29, and coach Dennis Allen said he is hopeful that Branch will return to game action soon. Branch has missed the past 10 games.
Raiders | Tyvon Branch nearly ready
Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen said he intends to stick with QB Matt McGloin as his starting quarterback for now in remarks made at his press conference on Friday, Nov. 29. However, Allen also wants to get another look at QB Terrelle Pryor before this season ends. It is all part of Allen and general manager Reggie McKenzie gathering as much information as possible on their quarterback situation before they head into the offseason.
Raiders | Sticking with Matt McGloin for now
Oakland Raiders OL Jared Veldheer made his season debut Thursday, Nov. 28, after being out 11 games with a torn triceps, and the Raiders said they would go by ‘feel’ to see how long the left tackle would play on Thursday. It turned out Veldheer played every snap and helped the offensive line keep QB Matt McGloin clean. He wasn’t sacked by the Dallas Cowboys once. ‘I felt great,’ he said. ‘I wanted to help us, and I was able to maintain my stamina and I felt good conditioning-wise. My arm held up great. That’s all in the past now.’
Raiders | Jared Veldheer says he feels fine following first game
Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant fumbled again during the team’s game against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Bryant admitted he should have gone north-south on a catch inside the 10-yard line in the fourth quarter. Bryant told reporters he’s got to stop thinking so much about the ball. “I’m being strictly straight up honest. I wasn’t Dez, the person who I am,” he said. “After that happened, I’m, ‘Forget this. I got to talk, I don’t care who’s looking. I’m going to be me. This is how I got to be.’ “
Cowboys | Dez Bryant regrets Thursday mistakes