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11/17/2017 NFL Note - Jacksonville Jaguars Westbrook, Dede
WR Dede Westbrook has great expectations heading into his potential
NFL debut on Sunday against the winless Cleveland Browns. Westbrook,
who could be activated off injured reserve this week following core
muscle surgery, offered the following to "Teal & Black Blitz" on
SportsRadio 930 Wednesday: "My expectations are high," Westbrook
said. "I always set the standard high for myself. For me, and this
has nothing to do with the Cleveland Browns at all, but my
expectation is a 200-yard receiving game. Of course that's going to
come with me and Blake (Bortles) being on the same page most of the
game, but at the end of the day, that's the expectations that I have
for myself this weekend."
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NFL Note - Dallas Cowboys Smith, Tyron
LT Tyron Smith of the Dallas Cowboys sat out Thursday's practice
with groin and back issues. The Pro Bowler has missed practice on
consecutive days. Smith's availability is in question for the
Cowboys (5-4) in Sunday's home game versus the NFC East-leading
Philadelphia Eagles (8-1). Smith's absence was felt during last
Sunday's 27-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, as Dak Prescott was
sacked eight times -- including on six occasions by defensive end
Adrian Clayborn.
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NFL Note - New York Giants Harrison, Damon
DT Damon Harrison (ankle), who didn't practice Wednesday, was
limited Thursday. Harrison should be good to go Sunday.
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NFL Note - New York Giants Wheeler, Chad
OL Chad Wheeler has been working at multiple positions along the
offensive line, including guard. The Giants are banged up on the
offensive line with Justin Pugh (back) set to miss this weekend's
game and D.J. Fluker (ankle) ailing, so Wheeler is trying to
diversify his talents to help boost the depth.
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NFL Note - New York Giants Apple, *Eli
CB Eli Apple was excused from Thursday's practice for personal
reasons. Apple is expected to be in the lineup this weekend.
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NFL Note - New Orleans Saints Jordan, Cameron
DE Cameron Jordan (back) was a limited participant in practice
Thursday after not being listed on the injury report Wednesday.
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NFL Note - New Orleans Saints Vaccaro, Kenny
S Kenny Vaccaro (groin) did not participate in practice after being
a limited participant Wednesday.
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NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Painter, Vinston
T/G Vinston Painter was promoted from the practice squad to the
active roster, the Arizona Cardinals announced Thursday. Painter,
who was on the active roster and played in Week 4, re-signed with
the team's practice squad on Oct. 3. The 6-foot-4, 322-pound Painter
has appeared in nine regular-season games in the NFL, with five
coming with the Washington Redskins last season and three with the
Cleveland Browns in 2014.
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NFL Note - Chicago Bears Long, Kyle
G Kyle Long (finger) went through a full practice on Thursday for
the first time since suffering his injury against New Orleans Oct.
29 and is expected to play Sunday against Detroit. Long had
practiced Wednesday on a limited basis.
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NFL Note - Cleveland Browns Coleman, *Corey
WR Corey Coleman will return from injured reserve for Sunday's game
against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson
said. Coleman has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his hand
in a 24-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 17. The former
first-round pick was placed on injured reserve but later was
designated to return by the Browns (0-9). Coleman has encountered
obstacles since being selected with the 15th overall pick in the
2016 draft. He suffered a different broken bone in his hand during
his rookie season and finished with 33 receptions and three
touchdowns. Coleman reeled in six receptions for 62 yards and one
touchdown this season.
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NFL Note - Chicago Bears McManis, Sherrick
DB Sherrick McManis (hamstring) went through a full practice
Thursday and is expected to be available on Sunday against Detroit.
McManis' return will benefit special teams greatly, especially on
coverage units. McManis hasn't played since the Bears' 27-24 win
Oct. 15 at Baltimore. He had been replaced by DeAndre Houston-Carson
on special teams, and Houston-Carson had eight special teams tackles
the last three games. As a result, special teams coordinator Jeff
Rodgers said Houston-Carson likely will continue having a big role
on coverage units.
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NFL Note - Chicago Bears Robertson-Harris, Roy
DL Roy Roberston-Harris (ankle) went through a full practice
Thursday and is expected to be able to play Sunday against Detroit.
Robertson-Harris' return benefits special teams as well as providing
extra depth on the defensive line.
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NFL Note - Chicago Bears Sims, Dion
TE Dion Sims (illness) continues to miss practices and hasn't been
available since the Oct. 29 game in New Orleans. Head coach John Fox
said Thursday Sims was weaker than he had been Wednesday so he was
unable to go. Fox declined to reveal the nature of Sims' illness.
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NFL Note - Miami Dolphins Hayes, William
DE William Hayes (knee) was limited for Thursday's practice and
seems as though he'll play Sunday.
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NFL Note - Miami Dolphins Landry, Jarvis
WR Jarvis Landry (chest) was upgraded to full participation for
Thursday's practice. Landry was listed as limited Wednesday when
Miami players had the day off.
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NFL Note - Jacksonville Jaguars Lee, Marqise
WR Marqise Lee returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out
the day before due to a knee injury. Lee returned on a limited
basis.
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NFL Note - Jacksonville Jaguars Omameh, Patrick
OL Patrick Omameh missed his second straight day of practice due to
a quadriceps injury.
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NFL Note - Jacksonville Jaguars Parnell, Jermey
T Jermey Parnell did not practice again on Thursday, still rehabbing
his injured ankle. Parnell missed last week's game against the
Chargers.
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NFL Note - Jacksonville Jaguars Benn, Arrelious
WR Arrelious Benn did not practice on Thursday due to a knee injury.
Benn did practice on Wednesday on a limited basis.
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NFL Note - Jacksonville Jaguars Hurns, Allen
WR Allen Hurns missed his second straight day of practice due to a
sprained ankle. He's likely out for Sunday's game against the
Browns.
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NFL Note - Jacksonville Jaguars McCray, Lerentee
LB Lerentee McCray returned to practice on a full basis Thursday
after he was limited in Wednesday's workouts.
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NFL Note - Jacksonville Jaguars Fournette, Leonard
RB Leonard Fournette was still listed as limited in Thursday's
practice with an ankle injury. He indicated in the locker room after
practice that he would be playing although he wasn't looking forward
to the weather forecast (low 30s, snow). He said, "I'm not for
playing in the snow or cold. I'm just trying to get my mind ready
for that. I hate the cold, period. I sleep in heat, that's just how
I grew up. Mentally, I'm trying to get my mind ready."
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NFL Note - Jacksonville Jaguars Brown, Blair
LB Blair Brown returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis due
to a hamstring injury. He was limited in Wednesday's practice.
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NFL Note - Jacksonville Jaguars Smoot, Dawuane
DE Dawuane Smoot was back at practice on Thursday on a limited basis
after missing Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury.
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NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Rivers, Philip
QB Philip Rivers (concussion) was a full participant in practice
Thursday.
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NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Gates, Antonio
TE Antonio Gates (rest) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
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NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Liuget, Corey
DT Corey Liuget (toe) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
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NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Phillips, Adrian
S Adrian Phillips (hamstring) was a full participant in practice
Thursday.
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NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Pulley, Spencer
C Spencer Pulley (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
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NFL Note - Green Bay Packers Rodgers, Aaron
QB Aaron Rodgers is progressing well from the broken collarbone he
suffered on Oct. 8. Rodgers is on the injured reserve list and is
eligible to play in Week 15.
"I think he's making really good progress," Packers head coach Mike
McCarthy said of Rodgers. "I know the training staff and the
strength and conditioning staff are very pleased with where he is.
He's moving right along."
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NFL Note - * Retired Montgomery, Scottie
RB Ty Montgomery reinjured his ribs last week in Chicago and hasn't
practiced all week. Montgomery appears to be a longshot to play
Sunday against Baltimore. "We'll see how he progresses," head coach
Mike McCarthy said of Montgomery.
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NFL Note - Green Bay Packers Goode, Brett
LS Brett Goode re-signed earlier in the week and the Packers are
hoping he can help fix an unpredictable kicking operation.
"I'll say this: He's in really good shape," head coach Mike McCarthy
said of Goode. "I think he'll jump right in there. I don't really
worry much about the snapping. It's more about the footwork and
protection and so forth. He's done it for a long time and he's done
it at a high level, so it's great to have him back."
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NFL Note - Green Bay Packers Burnett, Morgan
SS Morgan Burnett, who was inactive last week with a groin injury,
did not practice for the second straight day.
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NFL Note - Green Bay Packers King, Kevin
CB Kevin King (shoulder) was a limited participant, but is expected
to play Sunday.
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NFL Note - Green Bay Packers McCray, Justin
RT Justin McCray (ankle) was a limited participant Thursday, but is
expected to play.
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NFL Note - Minnesota Vikings Sendejo, Andrew
SS Andrew Sendejo (groin/hamstring) did not practice again on
Thursday and probably will not play on Sunday. If he can't play,
Anthony Harris get his third start of the year, assuming he is
healthy enough to play. Harris was limited again on Thursday because
of a hamstring injury. Sendejo has missed two games this year. One
because of injury and one because of a one-game suspension. Harris
has played well as a backup.
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NFL Note - Minnesota Vikings Remmers, Mike
RT Mike Remmers, who missed the Washington game last week because of
a concussion, was limited again in Thursday's practice. But the fact
he was able to practice two days in a row means he has been cleared
from the concussion protocol. Barring a setback, he should play on
Sunday.
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NFL Note - Minnesota Vikings Griffen, Everson
DE Everson Griffen, who missed last week's game because of a foot
injury, was limited in practice again on Thursday. He should play.
But he also was expected to play last week.
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NFL Note - Minnesota Vikings Sirles, Jeremiah
OL Jeremiah Sirles, a versatile backup, was limited again in
Thursday's practice. He has missed the past two games because of a
knee sprain. He started two games, both wins, at left guard while
Nick Easton sat out with a calf injury. He also can play right guard
and right tackle.
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NFL Note - Atlanta Falcons Clayborn, Adrian
DE Adrian Clayborn has eight sacks and 11 quarterback hits this
season.
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NFL Note - Atlanta Falcons Beasley, Vic
OLB/DE Vic Beasley, who led the league in sacks last year, has four
sacks and four quarterback hits.
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NFL Note - Atlanta Falcons Freeman, Devonta
RB Devonta Freeman (concussion) did not practice.
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NFL Note - Atlanta Falcons McKinley, Takkarist
DE Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) was limited in practice.
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NFL Note - Atlanta Falcons Riley, Duke
LB Duke Riley (knee) returned to practice. He was injured on Oct. 22
against New England. He announced his knee surgery on Twitter on
Oct. 26.
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NFL Note - Atlanta Falcons Jones, Julio
WR Julio Jones (ankle) did not practice Thursday.
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NFL Note - Atlanta Falcons Levitre, Andy
LG Andy Levitre (knee) did not practice Thursday.
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NFL Note - Atlanta Falcons Bosher, Matt
P Matt Bosher (left ankle) was limited in practice Thursday.
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NFL Note - Atlanta Falcons Jarrett, Grady
DT Grady Jarrett (knee) was limited in practice Thursday.
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NFL Note - Atlanta Falcons Ward, Terron
RB Terron Ward (knee) was limited in practice Thursday.
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NFL Note - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hargreaves III, *Vernon
CB Vernon Hargreaves has a hamstring injury and did not practice
again on Thursday.
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NFL Note - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gholston, William
DE William Gholston (neck) did not practice Thursday and is expected
to miss Sunday's game at Miami.
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NFL Note - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dotson, Demar
T Demar Dotson has a hamstring injury and was limited in practice
Thursday. He played with the same injury Sunday against the Jets.
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NFL Note - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Smith, Donovan
T Donovan Smith has a knee injury and was limited again on Thursday.
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NFL Note - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ayers, Robert
DE Robert Ayers (ankle/calf) was limited in practice on Thursday,
but is expected to play against the Dolphins.
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NFL Note - Cleveland Browns Coleman, *Corey
WR Corey Coleman was activated from injured reserve Thursday and is
expected to play Sunday against the Jaguars.
Coleman has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his hand in a
24-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 17. The former
first-round pick was placed on injured reserve but later was
designated to return by the Browns (0-9).
"I do not want anyone to think that Corey is back so here comes the
savior of the team, but here comes back one of our better players
that we have not had in a while," head coach Hue Jackson said. "We
have to get the chemistry back, get to playing and see where he is,
but I expect good things from Corey this weekend."
Coleman has encountered obstacles since being selected with the 15th
overall pick in the 2016 draft. He suffered a different broken bone
in his hand during his rookie season and finished with 33 receptions
and three touchdowns.
"It is tough (being injured), but you can't do anything about it,"
the 23-year-old Coleman said. "Moving past it, and I'm just excited
to get back on the field where I can help us try to get a win.
"One of my jobs -- I look at myself as a leader -- is keeping the
guys going and keeping them confident. I felt like I had done a good
job and I'm proud of the guys who stepped in and are giving it their
all and trying to make a big impact to help us win."
Coleman has six receptions for 62 yards and one touchdown this
season.
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NFL Note - Miami Dolphins Suh, Ndamukong
DT Ndamukong Suh (knee) missed practice Thursday, but expressed
confidence he will play Sunday against Tampa Bay. Miami badly needs
Suh. Its run defense surrendered 294 yards to Carolina last week
with the Pro- Bowl selection on the field and most likely the
defense would be much worse without Suh.
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NFL Note - Miami Dolphins Perry, Senorise
RB Senorise Perry (knee), who also has kickoff-return duties, didn't
practice Thursday. His status for Sunday is unknown. Perry opened
the game with a 29-yard kickoff return last week.
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NFL Note - Miami Dolphins Stills, Kenny
WR Kenny Stills (back) left practice early Thursday with the aid of
team personnel. His status for Sunday is unclear. Most likely, WRs
Jakeem Grant and Leonte Carroo would take on increased roles if
Stills is sidelined or slowed.
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NFL Note - Miami Dolphins Thomas, Michael
S Michael Thomas (knee), who played last week with a knee ailment,
was limited in Thursday's practice. Thomas is a core special teams
player and the top backup from scrimmage.
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NFL Note - Miami Dolphins McCain, Bobby
CB Bobby McCain (thigh) was limited in Thursday's practice. McCain
figures to be OK for Sunday's game.
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NFL Note - Miami Dolphins Bushrod, Jermon
RG Jermon Bushrod (shoulder) was limited Thursday, but figures to be
OK for Sunday's game.
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NFL Note - Pittsburgh Steelers Heyward, Cameron
DE Cam Heyward, who had two sacks to take over the Steelers' sack
lead with seven, left early in the fourth quarter Thursday but
returned to finish.
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NFL Note - Tennessee Titans Byard, Kevin
S Kevin Byard injured a shoulder Thursday but returned to the game.
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NFL Note - Tennessee Titans Matthews, Rishard
WR Rishard Matthews caught a 75-yard touchdown pass on the first
play of the second half in Thursday's 40-17 loss at Pittsburgh.
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NFL Note - Pittsburgh Steelers Boswell, Chris
K Chris Boswell kicked four field goals, including a 50-yarder among
his three in the first half of Thursday's 40-17 victory over
Tennessee.
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NFL Note - New York Giants Sensabaugh, Coty
CB Coty Sensabaugh made his first interception as a Steeler in
Thursday's 40-17 victory over Tennessee. Sensabaugh, a former
starter in Tennessee, stepped in front of WR Corey Davis at midfield
and returned the interception to the Tennessee 20. The play also set
up a field goal, this one gave the Steelers a 13-7 lead in the
second quarter.
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NFL Note - Los Angeles Chargers Mebane, Brandon
DT Brandon Mebane (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice
Thursday.
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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks Brown, Duane
LT Duane Brown's status isn't expected to be known until late in the
week after an ankle sprain sustained last Thursday in Arizona. Brown
is expected to be a game-time decision. T Matt Tobin would start in
place of Brown if he can't play.
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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks Reed, Jarran
DT Jarran Reed has a chance to get back this week after injuring his
hamstring last week against the Cardinals. Reed is expected to be a
game-time decision.
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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks Lacy, Eddie
RB Eddie Lacy was back at practice and is ready to go after an ankle
injury kept him out last week.
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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks Smith, Marcus
DE Marcus Smith has cleared concussion protocol and was back at
practice on Thursday. He's expected to be ready to play against
Atlanta on Monday.
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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks Wilhoite, Michael
LB Michael Wilhoite did not practice on Thursday after straining his
calf last Thursday in Arizona. It's the second time this season a
calf injury has kept him out of practice. He also missed Seattle's
season opener in Green Bay with a calf issue.
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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks Shead, Deshawn
CB DeShawn Shead is "really close" to being able to return to
practice, but is still not quite able to clear a final hurdle in his
recovery to get back on the field. Shead sustained a torn ACL
against Atlanta in the playoffs last January.
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NFL Note - Tennessee Titans Mariota, Marcus
QB Marcus Mariota was 22 of 33 for 306 yards with a touchdown and
four interceptions in Thursday's 40-17 loss at Pittsburgh. "If you
throw four interceptions, it's tough to win," Mariota said. "A lot
of credit to Pittsburgh. They made a bunch of plays and got the best
of us."
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NFL Note - Pittsburgh Steelers Bell, Le'Veon
RB Le'Veon Bell, the NFL's leading rusher, finished with 46 yards on
12 carries, in Thursday's 40-17 victory over Tennessee. It was by
design. "Obviously we were on a short week," Bell said. "They were
telling me they didn't really want to run me into the ground on a
short week.''
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NFL Note - Pittsburgh Steelers Brown, Antonio
WR Antonio Brown caught 10 passes for 144 yards and three touchdowns
in Thursday's 40-17 victory over Tennessee. Brown, who entered the
week leading the NFL in receptions and receiving yardage, went past
1,000 yards for the fifth consecutive season. He has 70 receptions
for 1,026 yards.
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NFL Note - Pittsburgh Steelers Roethlisberger, Ben
QB Ben Roethlisberger threw for 299 yards and four touchdowns in
Thursday's 40-17 victory over Tennessee. He completed 30 of 45
passes.
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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks McDowell, *Malik
DT Malik McDowell continues to work his way back from a serious
concussion sustained in an ATV accident in July. McDowell has been
on the non-football injury list all season due to the incident. He
is not yet close to a possible return to the practice field.
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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks Joeckel, Luke
LG Luke Joeckel has a chance to return this week after having knee
surgery during the team's bye week in October. Joeckel has missed
four games after the surgery with rookie Ethan Pocic filling in over
that span.
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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks Bennett, Michael
DE Michael Bennett did not practice on Thursday as the team
continues to manage a plantar fascia injury to his heel.
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NFL Note - Seattle Seahawks Wilson, Russell
QB Russell Wilson was a full participant in practice on Thursday,
but was listed with a jaw injury. Wilson took a hit to his helmet
from Karlos Dansby Thursday night in Arizona that led to referee
Walt Anderson sending Wilson off for a concussion check. Wilson's
quick return to the game has led to an NFL inquiry into whether
Wilson followed concussion protocol guidelines.
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