http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=960&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com This is the latest Football News from Timesleader en-us Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT 2008-10-08T05:00:00Z en-us http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=30611044&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FVikings_survive_MNF_craziness_10-08-2008.html EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — For the Minnesota Vikings, victory was still satisfying – no matter how wacky or lucky it was. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT 26184ba9bbb8a9dd482bf8ceac6adc94 2008-10-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=30611029&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FUnderrated_Fisher_leading_5-0_Titans_NFL_NOTES_10-08-2008.html In the days following Tennessee’s big season-opening victory over Jacksonville, any feel-good aftermath vanished when the Titans found themselves in an off-field soap opera with the franchise’s centerpiece in a starring role. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT b17e581ce2c576bf4dee90a0da2297c5 2008-10-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=30611039&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FInjury_to_Reed_not_serious__Parker_says_he_rsquo_ll_play_10-08-2008.html PITTSBURGH — Steelers kicker Jeff Reed probably won’t miss any games because of a groin injury he sustained in a win over Jacksonville on Sunday night. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT 774fd5649aa0cd958ecc933dd1fe4ea3 2008-10-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=30611034&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FTwo-game_winning_streak_has_Dolphins_excited_10-08-2008.html DAVIE, Fla. — Miami Dolphins defensive end Vonnie Holliday was chatting with his teenage stepbrother at a recent family gathering when the subject turned to bad football teams. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT a197d8b54ea018ba455117ce56eb6c74 2008-10-08T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=30552384&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FBruised_Big_Ben_battling_for_Steelers_10-07-2008.html PITTSBURGH — Never before had the Pittsburgh Steelers done this: ask Ben Roethlisberger to win a game virtually by himself. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT 4e2179012eab8e06b13b7d5cbc567b7f 2008-10-07T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=30502599&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FPhilly_rsquo_s_rushing__lsquo_D_rsquo__has_no_answer_for_Redskins_10-06-2008.html PHILADELPHIA – In a humiliating display of complete disrespect, the Washington Redskins lined up one final charge at the NFC’s top-ranked rushing defense. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT ebdd454c406173f5fb216c896793461e 2008-10-06T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=30502589&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FQB_Manning__Giants_on_target_to_make_Seahawks_4th_victim_10-06-2008.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants are this year’s New England Patriots — so far. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT ea9510e1e3a950d725e35811a29e90f9 2008-10-06T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=30502449&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FWith_stunning_rally__Colts_toss_away_Texans_10-05-2008.html HOUSTON — Peyton Manning turned a colossal collapse by the Houston Texans into a stunning victory for the Indianapolis Colts. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT d4c6a5235a868c9c2a7cdddc4416f499 2008-10-06T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=30481914&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FRB_Taylor_out_to_bust__loose_against_Steelers_10-05-2008.html JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Running back Fred Taylor tends to heat up when the temperature cools down. Right now, he could use a cold front in Jacksonville. Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT ba4f2dda353b424a7ce561fc03418b07 2008-10-05T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=30481909&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FRedskins__Eagles_battle_in_tough_NFC_East_10-05-2008.html PHILADELPHIA — Jim Zorn won’t stand for it. Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT 1dbeedffd24188a5265e94be723743ad 2008-10-05T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=29987929&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FNo_clash_for_Titans_with_QB_switch_10-01-2008.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vince Young tried to walk off the field, then slumped back to the ground in pain from a sprained knee. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT 5285a84958b7c89e420a83882805f717 2008-10-01T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=29987904&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FKiffin_the_one_getting_critiqued_now_in_Oakland_10-01-2008.html ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders fired Lane Kiffin on Tuesday just four games into his second season, ending a public feud with owner Al Davis that had been simmering since the start of the year. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT 8832e9a17e60f5c6f9df55329dcd693c 2008-10-01T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=29987889&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FBulger_back_as_starter_10-01-2008.html ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger ducked the media last week, afraid of what he might say after getting benched by Scott Linehan. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT 035f8782342ba02800d5669c145f071b 2008-10-01T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=29987879&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FReport__Dolphins_rsquo__Williams_fights_off_urge_to_use_pot_during_bye_10-01-2008.html MIAMI — Ricky Williams says he was briefly tempted to smoke marijuana during the Miami Dolphins’ bye weekend, an act that could have ended his roller-coaster NFL career. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT 27f487ec839e77867c93d75e53b04f8f 2008-10-01T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=29660304&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FSteelers_rsquo__Parker__Hampton_are_out_for_Ravens_game_09-24-2008.html PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ running game struggled last season when Willie Parker was injured. They’re convinced that won’t happen now that they have Rashard Mendenhall. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT eb76b84acae973a8d98f428f502fff4b 2008-09-24T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=29660299&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FFavre_rsquo_s_streak_looks_safe_09-24-2008.html NEW YORK — Don’t fret, Jets fans. Brett Favre’s playing streak appears safe. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT e3f31215d0e7c293a58c2999da5877cf 2008-09-24T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=29660294&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FQuinn_may_get_call_if_Anderson_falters_09-24-2008.html CLEVELAND — Maybe it was fitting that Derek Anderson spent his day off at an adoption center for cats and dogs. Cleveland’s starting quarterback is on a short leash. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT 0790d74472d358ae1a34001c9c3b58be 2008-09-24T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=29660249&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FReid_displays__lsquo_humor_rsquo__09-24-2008.html PHILADELPHIA — That Andy Reid is a funny guy, and the best part is he doesn’t even try. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT 763e686f617e271b6d0b0d5728fbee63 2008-09-24T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=28494334&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FBig_Ben_rsquo_s_shoulder_is_sprained_09-17-2008.html PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin clarified the status of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s shoulder: sprained but not separated. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT e27098a4fbeca94b202b1293d2b83f67 2008-09-17T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=28494324&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FLots_of_popcorn_eaten_Monday_09-17-2008.html IRVING, Texas — Jerry Jones likes to brag about the Dallas Cowboys being the top drawing card in the entire entertainment world. His premise: The Cowboys draw the highest ratings among NFL teams and the NFL is the highest-rated programming on television. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT a7f4d82f7282199141995e45e64525e9 2008-09-17T05:00:00Z