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AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Kenbrell Thompkins Re-Emerges for Patriots - Pats Pulpit
Kenbrell Thompkins re-emerged for the Patriots last night against the Broncos, and could be a serious weapon down the stretch for the team.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Geno Smith Named Starting Quarterback Against Dolphins - Gang Green Nation
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Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Bills vs. Falcons 2013: Buffalo's history north of the border - Buffalo Rumblings
Bills football in Toronto has been the exact opposite of exciting, competitive and interesting for five years running. Will that streak continue in Week 13 against the 2-9 Atlanta Falcons?

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Tyrod Taylor and the Ravens' version of the read-option - Baltimore Beat Down
Taylor saw 12 snaps against the Jets on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Wreck it Cam: Steelers DE Heyward becoming hyperactive force on defensive line - Behind the Steel Curtain
Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward is becoming a dominant presence on the defensive line through strength and hyperactivity.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Bengals Defensive Focus This Week: Chargers Wide Receiver Keenan Allen - Cincy Jungle
The Bengals defense will be tasked with bottling up one of the most surprisingly potent offenses in the NFL this week. A key to the Chargers' offensive success has been the play of rookie wide receiver Keenan Allen.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Steelers-Browns: Miller's Week 12 Takeaways & Observations - Dawgs By Nature
The Browns essentially saw their playoff hopes get squashed with the loss to the Steelers. Miller breaks down what went right (hint: not much) and what went wrong (hint: a lot).

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Case Keenum Will Start Versus Patriots - Battle Red Blog
Gary Kubiak announced that Case Keenum, despite his performance yesterday in the Texans' loss to the Jaguars, will be the team's starting QB when the Patriots visit Houston on Sunday.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Michael Griffin Suspended One Game by the NFL - Music City Miracles
The NFL has announced they have suspended Michael Griffin for one game.

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

NFL playoff picture: Jaguars are 3 games out of Wild Card, wait what? - Big Cat Country
After the Jaguars picked up their second win of the season, they're shockingly still in contention for an AFC Wild Card spot.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

The Colts Have Problems, but How Can They Fix Them? - Stampede Blue
The Colts have problems, and many of them. What are they, and what can the Colts do to try and fix them (or at least patch up the holes as best as they can)?

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Unfinished Business: Exorcising the Demons - Mile High Report
Hello folks! Mdierk here with your pre-Thanksgiving edition of "Unfinished Business". I will talk about the Sunday night game in Foxboro and discuss the upcoming game in Arrowhead.

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

Playing the Long Con: Mike McCoy, the Future and Everything Being okay - Bolts From The Blue
Someone replaced resident angry person and "cantankerous" BFTB staff writer Nick Shepherd with someone who's singing kumbaya and enjoys rainbows and butterflies, and is hopeful about the future of the San Diego Chargers.

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

Raiders vs Cowboys Monday injury report: Darren McFadden returns, Mychal Rivera practices - Silver And Black Pride
It's a quick turnover this week. No rest for the weary as the Raiders and Cowboys both practiced Monday night in preparation for their Thursday match-up this week. But even in the short week, there...

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Andy Reid on Tamba Hali and Justin Houston's injuries - Arrowhead Pride
The Kansas City Chiefs head coach on Monday updated everyone on the injuries suffered by Tamba Hali (ankle) and Justin Houston (elbow) in Sunday's loss to the San Diego Chargers.

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

The beard, like the Giants' winning streak, is going away - Big Blue View
Say goodbye to the new Manning Face. Eli Manning said Monday that the beard he sported during the team's winning streak is "probably" about to go away.

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Sports Science and the Health of the Eagles - Bleeding Green Nation
The Philadelphia Eagles are among the NFL's healthier teams. Can we thank Sports Science for their improvement?

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

A Brief Conversation With Cowboys Legend Everson Walls - Blogging The Boys
Former Dallas cornerback and Hall of Fame semi-finalist Everson Walls was gracious enough to sit down with Blogging The Boys recently. We discussed his career, the game in general, and of course his thoughts on the current team.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

A Fifth for a Tuesday - Hogs Haven
Making the case for why Shanahan deserves the fifth year of his contract.

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Vikings vs. Packers Game Balls: Lacy Leads the Way Again - Acme Packing Company
Who earns your vote for player of the game? We're going with the obvious choice in Eddie Lacy.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

NFL playoff picture: Lions hold on to No. 3 seed in NFC - Pride Of Detroit
The Detroit Lions remain third in the NFC playoff picture despite Sunday's loss.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Chicago Bears vs St. Louis Rams Recap: Notes, Scribbles, and Things Jotted Down - Windy City Gridiron
We touch on a few things related to the Bears loss below...

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Cordarrelle Patterson Finally Being Given Opportunity - Daily Norseman
The Vikings' rookie wide receiver, while already established as an elite kick returner, is finally getting an opportunity to develop in the Vikings' offense as well.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Drew Brees On Pace For NFL's All-Time Passing Leader - Canal Street Chronicles
Projecting the career passing yards of both Drew Brees and Peyton Manning over the next six years leads us to the simple conclusion that Brees will be the NFL's all-time leader when it's all over.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Falcons Mathematically Eliminated After Loss to Saints - The Falcoholic
It's official: the Falcons have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

Panthers Own 3rd Best Record, #5 Playoff Seed - Cat Scratch Reader
The Panthers seven game winning streak has them firmly in control of their playoff destiny. Here's a look at where they stand today.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Give Mike Glennon Some Love - Bucs Nation
Glennon is quietly having one of the best rookie seasons ever, but hasn't earned the love and respect of many Buccaneer fans. It's about time we all jump on the bandwagon, because the Bucs could very well have found themselves a gem.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

49ers vs. Washington recap: Ahmad Brooks, Anquan Boldin have solid outings - Niners Nation
Both Ahmad Brooks and Anquan Boldin looked great on Monday. Also, the 49ers won so WOOH!

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Arizona Cardinals: The Good, Bad & Ugly - Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals manhandled the Indianapolis Colts week 12: What were the good, bad & ugly from the game?

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Seahawks interested in bringing back Antoine Winfield? - Field Gulls
Dot-connecting, agent propaganda or inside information? That's the question.

St. Louis Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Robert Quinn leads race for Defensive Player of the Year - Turf Show Times
The Rams pass rusher has a his foot on the gas, cruising toward the Rams' first ever Defensive Player of the Year award.