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AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Patriots defense now ranked #2 in the NFL in points allowed - Pats Pulpit
You might not believe in the Patriots defense, but they’re at the top of the league.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Playing Petty Will Relieve Pressure On Bowles - Gang Green Nation
With Ryan Fitzpatrick suffering another bad day at the office. I plead with Todd Bowles to start looking to 2017 for his own sake and the franchises.

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Eric Wood leaves game with ankle injury on Bills TD - Buffalo Rumblings
The center looked to have hurt his ankle on Mike Gillislee’s touchdown.

AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

John Harbaugh is the winningest head coach in Baltimore Ravens history - Baltimore Beatdown
Harbuagh officially passed Brian Billick on Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

Plain and simple, the Ravens own the Steelers - Behind the Steel Curtain
What used to be considered a great AFC North rivalry, and maybe the best in the NFL, has turned lopsided in favor of the Ravens. Baltimore continued its years-long upper-hand in the series, with a...

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Jeremy Hill says Bengals need to cut the crap - Cincy Jungle
The Bengals running back is speaking bluntly about the state of the team. It’s somewhat rare a player speaks words this true, especially when they’re not complimentary.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Looking back at the ejection for Browns C Cameron Erving - Dawgs By Nature
On the first drive of the Cleveland Browns’ 35-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, each team had a player ejection. Starting center Cameron Erving was tossed for Cleveland, and Dallas lost backup...

AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

Incompletions: Bye Week Bygones - Battle Red Blog
With so much to write and talk about after every game, and not enough time for one man to write about it all, the masthead joins together and gives their thoughts during the Texans' bye.

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Derrick Henry injury update: Titans RB could miss 2 weeks.... - Music City Miracles
....Or he could practice Wednesday (Thanks, Mike!)

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

Jaguars on pace for 4 win season - Big Cat Country
At the halfway point of the 2016 season, the Jags are on pace to have a worse record than last year.

Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)

Sunday Wasn't the First Animal Incident During a Colts - Packers Game - Stampede Blue
I consider myself the king of fluff articles. And articles don't get any more fluffy than talking about animals.

AFC WEST:

Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)

Broncos fail to plan for Raiders attack - Mile High Report
And we all know what happens when you fail to plan...

San Diego Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)

5 Chargers that are flying under the radar - Bolts From The Blue
We all know how well Joey Bosa and Melvin Gordon are playing, but which players aren’t getting the recognition they deserve?

Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)

The Morning After: Raiders perfect game plan runs Broncos out of Oakland - Silver And Black Pride
The Raiders coaches put together a perfect game plan that leaves the NFL with a blueprint on how to beat the Denver Broncos, but you need an elite offensive line to pull it off. The Raiders have that, and the victory proved it.

Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)

Alex Smith will start vs. Panthers, maybe on Justin Houston, Spencer Ware has a shot - Arrowhead Pride
The Kansas City Chiefs will have Alex Smith this weekend against the Carolina Panthers. Andy Reid said that Alex was fine all week and will start on Sunday in Carolina. "He’ll be back in as long...

NFC EAST:

New York Giants (via Big Blue View)

Justin Pugh injury: Giants’ guard "will miss a little bit of time" (Updated) - Big Blue View
Brett Jones filled in capably for Pugh vs. Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)

Doug Pederson: Darren Sproles is the Eagles’ lead RB right now - Bleeding Green Nation
Sproles was the bell cow on Sunday.

Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)

Dak And Zeke Report: An Efficient Rout Of The Browns - Blogging The Boys
In their eighth game, at Cleveland, Dak Prescott has his highest-rated game (coming after his lowest-rated game), passing for three touchdowns, while Zeke had two touchdowns of his own.

Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)

Redskins place Niles Paul on IR with shoulder injury - Hogs Haven
The Redskins tight end’s season ends on IR for the 2nd year in a row

NFC NORTH:

Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)

Packers activate Joe Kerridge from practice squad, release Jermaine Whitehead - Acme Packing Company
The Packers made a roster move in response to Sunday's game-opening kickoff return.

Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)

The Lions have never been more exciting, and you’re missing out - Pride Of Detroit
This is the most thrilling football in the NFL, and it will take years off your life.

Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)

Chicago Bears nominate Jerrell Freeman for the Salute to Service Award - Windy City Gridiron
The NFL announced that linebacker Jerrell Freeman was nominated by the Chicago Bears for the "Salute to Service Award presented by USAA."

Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)

Report: Vikings Working Out Kickers This Week - Daily Norseman
Well, you figured it was going to happen eventually.

NFC SOUTH:

New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)

Saints claim TE John Phillips from Broncos; waive Chris McCain, Brian Dixon - Canal Street Chronicles
The Saints add a tight end to the mix, and release two.

Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)

Is extending Thomas Dimitroff the right choice for the Atlanta Falcons? - The Falcoholic
The team’s general manager has been a divisive figure throughout his entire tenure, but recent results and a strong relationship with Dan Quinn ensured the organization invested in him.

Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)

3 Plays to Love, 3 Plays to Hate: Week 9 at Rams - Cat Scratch Reader
These key plays swung momentum and decided the Panthers Week 9 13-10 win against the Los Angeles Rams.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)

Buccaneers receiver Louis Murphy goes on injured reserve - Bucs Nation
The ACL injury costs the Bucs receiver another season.

NFC WEST:

San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)

Why are We Loyal? - Niners Nation
Many of us consider ourselves to be extremely loyal to the 49ers. We take it as a badge of honor to stick with the team through thick and thin, to be there in seasons with losing records, long...

Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)

Is the Cardinals Super Bowl Window Closed? - Revenge of the Birds
After a 3-4-1 start and a blowout loss to the 1-5 Carolina Panthers, is the window for a Super Bowl closed in the era of Arians, Palmer and Fitz?

Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)

Seattle Seahawks-Buffalo Bills Final Score: Offense emerges in 31-25 Monday night shootout - Field Gulls
In a wild, back and forth affair that saw more points scored than both of the Seattle Seahawks’ previous two games combined, Seattle defeated the Buffalo Bills 31-25 Monday on a last second goal...

Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)

Transcript: Rams HC Jeff Fisher Finds New Excuses For Old Problems Following Loss To Carolina Panthers - Turf Show Times
Here’s what Fisher had to say after the Rams’ 10-13 loss in Week 9.