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Giants Place Several Key Players on IR Ahead of “Tank Bowl”

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The Giants and Raiders are engaging in tactical warfare, as each team has ruled out several key players ahead of the much-anticipated “Tank Bowl” on Sunday afternoon. Big Blue officially placed multiple key starters on injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s showdown, according to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson. This includes star left tackle Andrew Thomas, center John Michael Schmitz, … [Read more...] about Giants Place Several Key Players on IR Ahead of “Tank Bowl”

NFL Makes Punishment Decision for Hit on Lions QB Jared Goff

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The NFL has issued punishment to a Pittsburgh Steelers defender for a hit on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff in last week’s game. The Steelers took down the Lions 29-24 after Detroit came up short on a final desperate play at the goal line as time expired. A hit on quarterback Jared Goff helped the Lions advance on that drive, and the league is now handing down more … [Read more...] about NFL Makes Punishment Decision for Hit on Lions QB Jared Goff

NFL Announces Punishment for Falcons Star Jessie Bates After Hit in Cardinals Game

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Star safety for the Atlanta Falcons, Jessie Bates III, is being punished by the NFL for an unsafe play during the Arizona Cardinals game in Week 16.The league announced Saturday that Bates was fined $17,389 for unnecessary roughness/hit on a defenseless player during the fourth quarter with 4:50 remaining.No other players from either team were fined after the game. The Falcons … [Read more...] about NFL Announces Punishment for Falcons Star Jessie Bates After Hit in Cardinals Game