Detroit Lions DL Ndamukong Suh was fined $7,875 for making a throat-slashing gesture after a tackle in the team’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 24.
Lions | Another fine for Ndamukong Suh
Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz gave PK David Akers a public vote of confidence after he missed his fifth kick of the season in Thursday’s 40-10 win over the Green Bay Packers, but the Lions are planning to work out kickers next week as they weigh their options at the position. Akers, who signed a one-year deal to replace long-time kicker Jason Hanson in April, has made just 15 of 20 field-goal attempts this year and the Lions rank 29th in the league in field-goal percentage.
Lions | Trying out kickers in coming week
Detroit Lions LB DeAndre Levy picked up his sixth interception of the season during the Green Bay Packers game on Thursday, Nov. 28. Levy leads the NFL and is just the third linebacker in franchise history to record six in a season.
Lions | DeAndre Levy makes team INT history
Detroit Lions DLs Ziggy Ansah and Devin Taylor combined for six tackles, four sacks (two apiece), three tackles for loss, and four quarterback hits in a 40-10 win over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Nov. 28. Taylor also forced a fumble that was recovered by the Lions.
Lions | Two combine for strong defensive day
Houdini season
Houdini season
Breshad Perriman scored on a 52-yard touchdown pass from Blake Bortles late in the fourth quarter to give No. 17 UCF a 23-20 win over South Florida Friday night, keeping the Knights on course for a conference title and BCS bid.
No. 17 UCF survives scare from rival S. Florida
Marcus Mariota threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Josh Huff with 29 seconds left and No. 12 Oregon overcame a tenacious effort by Oregon State 36-35 Friday night in the 117th edition of the Civil War rivalry.
No. 12 Oregon edges Oregon State in tight Civil War
Chicago Bears SS Major Wright (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during practice Friday, Nov. 29, and is listed as questionable for Week 13. The team is optimistic that Wright will be able to play.
Bears | Major Wright injured during practice
New Orleans Saints DE Cameron Jordan has been fined $10,000 for an illegal hit on Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan Week 12.
Saints | Cameron Jordan fined
Chicago Bears FS Tony Fiammetta and OG Kyle Long have been fined $7,875 for their involvement in an altercation with the St. Louis Rams Week1 12.
Bears | Two players fined