A suspension is possible for Vontaze Burfict

Ejected from Sunday’s win over the Colts, Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict could, in theory, be suspended on Monday. It’s standard practice for the league office to review for potential discipline on Monday illegal hits from Sunday. And even though Burfict was sent to the showers prematurely on Sunday, Burfict could be told to stay away [more]

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Chris Godwin set to play Sunday

Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians predicted this offseason that wide receiver Chris Godwin will catch close to 100 passes this season and it appears a hip injury won’t get in the way of building toward that total in Week Four. Godwin missed two days of practice this week, but returned to work on Friday before [more]

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Can the Kings fight the Lakers for a playoff spot in the West this year?

The Kings want to take the next step, and their spunkiness has everyone wishing them well.

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Rex Burkhead good to go

Patriots running back Rex Burkhead woke up feeling dangerous in Buffalo. Or at least he woke up feeling like he can run on his injured foot. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported this morning that Burkhead, who is listed as questionable, is planning to play today against the Bills. Burkhead has been the Patriots’ most effective [more]

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Replay review for pass interference remains a work in progress

The one-year experiment with replay review for pass interference calls and non-calls is creating a potential year-long headache for the league. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the application of replay review to pass interference calls remains a weekly battle within the league office, as application of the replay procedure to the inherently [more]

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Browns set to be shorthanded at cornerback again this weekend

The Browns played without cornerbacks Denzel Ward and Greedy Williams because of hamstring injuries in last Sunday’s loss to the Rams. It looks like they’ll be trying to avoid a 1-3 start to the season without them as well. Multiple reports indicate that Ward is not expected to play against the Ravens and Ian Rapoport [more]

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Julian Edelman expected to play in Buffalo, Devin Singletary isn’t

The Bills and Patriots both head into Sunday’s game with some key players listed as questionable because of injuries and it appears decisions are going to break in opposite directions for a pair of offensive regulars. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is expected to play. He left last [more]

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