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Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing

Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.

Andy Lyons

Here's the rundown:

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Patriots DE Jermaine Cunningham Suspended 4 Games - Pats Pulpit
The Patriots were dealt a blow to their defensive line depth Monday, as the league announced defensive end Jermaine Cunningham had been suspended for four games due to PED use.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Captain Jet: The Wave of the Future - Gang Green Nation
I'm very sad to say that Fireman Ed is no longer the face of the New York Jets franchise. But I propose an even better unofficial mascot.

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

NFL Playoff Picture, Week 12: Buffalo Bills Miss Golden Opportunity - Buffalo Rumblings
The Buffalo Bills had almost everything fall right for them on the out of town scoreboard on Sunday, but they weren't able to capitalize in the playoff race in losing 20-13 to the Indianapolis Colts.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Ray Rice's Incredible Effort - Baltimore Beat Down
Ray Rice's 29-yard scamper saved the day for the Ravens.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Steelers activate David DeCastro, put Marcus Gilbert on IR, release David Gilreath - Behind the Steel Curtain
Bringing DeCastro back on the active roster could be an indication the Steelers plan to move Ramon Foster from right guard to right tackle in wake of the injury to Mike Adams.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Bengals WR A.J. Green Assaulting Franchise Single-Season Yardage Mark - Cincy Jungle
This just in: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, who is currently eyeing the franchise single-season yardage mark, is awesome.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Mike Holmgren done as President of Browns - Dawgs By Nature
Mike Holmgren is expected to be removed as President of the Cleveland Browns on Monday following a Week 12 victory.

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

In Defense Of The Defense: Now Is Not The Time To Panic - Battle Red Blog
Has the Parade ended or have the Bulls been caught in a unique set of circumstance?

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Give Me One Reason Anyone On This Coaching Staff Should Stay - Music City Miracles
It is time for Bud Adams to go ahead and clean house.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts emerging as big play threat - Big Cat Country
Second-year wide receiver Cecil Shorts III is establishing himself as the Jacksonville Jaguars big play wide receiver.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Andrew Luck Ties Yet Another NFL Rookie Record - Stampede Blue
Colts quarterback Andrew Luck tied an NFL record Sunday with his seventh quarterback "win" as a rookie drafted No. 1 overall. The only other rookie QB drafted No. 1 overall with sevens wins is Sam Bradford of the St. Louis Rams

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Broncos Sign Fullback Jacob Hester; Add Jeremiah Johnson To Practice Squad - Mile High Report
Broncos add some hard-nosed depth to running back corps with signing of Hester

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

San Diego Chargers Blow Another Lead, Lose to Baltimore Ravens - Bolts From The Blue
The Chargers were up by 10 in the fourth quarter and did everything they could to give the game away to the Ravens, who won it in Overtime 16-13.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Officials blow it, ensuring Raiders blown out by Bengals - Silver And Black Pride
The Raiders headed into the second half of their game against the Bengals down 24-0. They have not played well at all in the third quarter this season but for once, they looked to be holding their own. That was until the fourth quarter came and the z

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel sums up another loss for Kansas City - Arrowhead Pride
Two Peyton Manning drives really hurt the Chiefs, Romeo says

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Andre Brown injury: Assessing the impact on the Giants' offense - Big Blue View
How will the New York Giants' offense change with the loss of power back Andre Brown?

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Which Philadelphia Eagles should stick around in 2013? - Bleeding Green Nation
With the 2012 season looking lost, one eye at least is already on the future where there are some tough decisions to be made. Certain veterans like Demetress Bell and Nnamdi Asomugha seem to have...

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Anthony Spencer Prepares To Take On A Larger Role On The Defense - Blogging The Boys
The Dallas Cowboys have lost both starting inside linebackers to season-ending injuries. Outside linebacker Anthony Spencer is primarily a pass rusher, but now he is taking on more responsibility and making the defensive calls in the huddle.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Gif: Alfred Morris Trucks Morris Claiborne - Hogs Haven
Alfred Morris continually proves he needs more than one person to bring him down.

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Aaron Rodgers' 25 passing attempts: When establishing the run goes wrong - Acme Packing Company
The Packers spent the entire game trailing the Giants on Sunday night, so why did Mike McCarthy insist on a 50-50 play-calling balance?

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

Ndamukong Suh won't be suspended for kick on Matt Schaub - Pride Of Detroit
The NFL has decided not to suspend Ndamukong Suh for his kick on Matt Schaub on Thanksgiving.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Chicago Bears Matt Forte Latest Example of Bad Running Back Money - Windy City Gridiron
As we near 75% completion of the 2012 season, Matt Forte's contract looks more and more like an overpayment.

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Vikings Still Alive. . .Mathematically, Anyway - Daily Norseman
Things weren't quite as bad as they could have been for the Vikings on Sunday. . .but that doesn't mean they were good, either.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

New Orleans Saints Grades vs. 49ers: Defense and Special Teams - Canal Street Chronicles
It's kind of sad that the Saints defense could shut down Frank Gore that well for three and a half quarters and hold an opponent under 400 yards for the first time and still lose. But this is your 2012 Saints.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Roddy White Puts Up Sixth Straight 1,000 Yard Season - The Falcoholic
The Atlanta Falcons have produced some great wide receivers in their history. The best might just be Roddy White. Today in Tampa Bay, Roddy had his most pedestrian day in a while, reeling in just...

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Panthers vs. Eagles: What to look for tonight - Cat Scratch Reader
If you want to be a little more hopeful, here are three things to watch

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Eric Wright suspended four games for performance enhancing drugs - Bucs Nation
The question is, though, whether he really took Adderall. There are certainly reasons for players to take Adderall, an amphetamine and effectively a concentration drug, but they could easily be...

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Aldon Smith continues historic sack run, maintains hold on NFL lead - Niners Nation
We take a look at where Aldon Smith stands in the sack race, and also from a historical context.

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Cardinals Bonehead Play of the Game - Revenge of the Birds
And the award for worst play of the game goes to the one and Only...

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Seahawks: Richard Sherman, Brandon Browner reportedly facing 4-game suspension for PED use - Field Gulls
Today is the opposite of my favorite Ice Cube song.

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Steven Jackson: The Quest For Eight Straight - Turf Show Times
Steven Jackson finds himself a mere 276 yards away from completing his eighth consecutive 1,000 yard rushing season. With only five games left in the 2012 season, and needing only 55 yards per game, the feat seems likely.