Column: Time For NFL To Pare Down The Rule Book
The NFL is America's pastime, hands down.
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The NFL is America's pastime, hands down.
The NFL will review what appeared to be a nasty cheap shot by Ndamukong Suh but the review won't start until Monday, according to a league source.
The left cleat of Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh connected with Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub in his groin area in their Thanksgiving game.
Justin Forsett scooted up the middle and lunged forward while a couple of Detroit defenders closed in to stop him.
The Houston Texans took advantage of a big mistake by Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz.
A Lions spokesman said a coach is not allowed to challenge a scoring play, which is automatically reviewed — and if the coach does throw a challenge flag, the automatic review is negated.
The Houston Texans have put themselves in a position to be the NFL's first team to seal a spot in the playoffs and to move a step closer toward earning home-field advantage in the AFC.
The importance of men's health and prostate cancer screenings will be highlighted during the Lions traditional Thanksgiving Day football game in Detroit.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Jeff Backus is inactive against the Houston Texans, ending his 186-game starting streak.
When you head downtown to tailgate before a Lions game, it only takes a bit of common sense to ensure everyone comes home safe with stories about their fantastic time.
I gotta go with Dom Raiola on this one.
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Jacksonville backup quarterback Chad Henne picked apart the Houston Texans' highly regarded defense for about three quarters on Sunday.
Calvin Johnson can remember watching the Lions on Thanksgiving every year as a child.
Riley Reiff was one of the last players to leave the field Tuesday at Detroit's practice facility.
