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Focus on roughing the passer giving NFL a black eye

September 27, 2018 Associated Press

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The NFL is getting roughed up over its amplified enforcement of roughing-the-passer penalties that has generated head-scratching calls — and a season-ending injury to a defender trying to comply with […]

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VIKINGS

Cousins, McVay back together when Vikings visit LA Rams

September 27, 2018 Associated Press

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kirk Cousins was an eager young quarterback and Sean McVay was a precocious offensive coordinator when they got together in Washington. After they collaborated on two […]

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VIKINGS

Rams backup cornerbacks set to step up against Vikings

September 26, 2018 Associated Press

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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sam Shields expects to be tested if the Los Angeles Rams do not have their two starting cornerbacks available against Minnesota on Thursday night. “That’s […]

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VIKINGS

Vikings DE Griffen remains out with mental health trouble

September 25, 2018 Associated Press

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EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Last week, the Minnesota Vikings were concerned enough about Everson Griffen’s state of mind that they barred the three-time Pro Bowl defensive end from practice until […]

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VIKINGS

Humbled Vikings seek to move forward from annual dud

September 24, 2018 Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With a boost from an illegal block penalty by the Buffalo Bills during a punt, the Minnesota Vikings finally crossed midfield with 9:36 left in the third […]

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ICYMI in NFL Week 3: When is a sack legal? Hard to know now

September 24, 2018 Associated Press

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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Sure does seem as if “When is a sack just a sack?” is quickly becoming the NFL’s new “Did that player lower his helmet too much?” […]

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PACKERS

Packers lose DL Wilkerson for season after surgery

September 24, 2018 Associated Press

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson underwent surgery on his left ankle after the Green Bay Packers’ loss at Washington on Sunday and will be lost for […]

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PACKERS

Clay Matthews on latest roughing call: NFL is ‘getting soft’

September 23, 2018 Associated Press

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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews does not understand why he was flagged — yet again — for roughing the passer, this time while sacking Washington’s Alex Smith […]

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Rodgers, Peterson meet again when Packers visit Redskins

September 21, 2018 Associated Press

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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Adrian Peterson has played against Aaron Rodgers more than a dozen times and knows not to be surprised by anything. So when the prolific quarterback led […]

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Returns of Oren Burks, Aaron Jones replenish Packers’ depth

September 21, 2018 Associated Press

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers might get injured inside linebacker Oren Burks back for their game Sunday against the Washington Redskins. The rookie appeared to be […]

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