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			<title><![CDATA[Week 13 playoff picture projections]]></title>
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Editor's note: After each week of the NFL regular season, Pete Prisco will update his predictions for which teams will make the playoffs, ranked in order by seed.Playoff picture projections: Week 13AFC1. x- Houston Texans (South champions)2. y- New England Patriots (East champions)3. y- Denver Broncos (West champions)4. Baltimore Ravens (North champions)5. Indianapolis Colts (wild card No. 1)6. Cincinnati Bengals (wild card No. 2)NFC1. y- Atlanta Falcons (South champions)2. San Francisco 49ers (West champions)3. New York Giants (East champions)4. Green Bay Packers (North champions)5. Chicago Bears (wild card No. 1)6. Seattle Seahawks (wild card No. 2)
x = clinched playoff berthy = clinched division championshipz = clinched first-round bye* = clinched home field advantage throughout playoffs
Notice that I have the Bengals in the sixth spot, even though the Steelers beat the Ravens to remain ahead of them. Why? Is there a team playing better than Cincinnati right now? All that young talent is coming together. They just might win the AFC North. NFL playoff picture standings&bull;Super Bowl XLVII: Only on CBS <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/>
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			<title><![CDATA[Broncos Report Card: Third-quarter revival keys seventh straight win]]></title>
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Broncos DT Mitch Unrein scored Denver's first touchdown Sunday. (US Presswire) 



There's no satisfying anyone -- even when you're en route to a seventh consecutive win that clinches your team's first winning season in six years.
In the second quarter of Sunday's game, with the Broncos offense struggling and facing third-and-16 at the Tampa Bay 46-yard-line, QB Peyton Manning audibled into a handoff to RB Lance Ball that went for no gain. A smattering of boos rattled through Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
Yes, boos. For a future Hall of Fame quarterback that opted to take what was in front of him, it made no sense in the grand scheme of things, but at that point, a sense of frustration had set in; the offense was held to 17 points seven days earlier at Kansas City and had gasped and wheezed its way to a single touchdown by halftime Sunday.
The second half changed everything -- as it often has for the Broncos this year, particularly during the first two months of the season, and they built a lead that Tampa Bay (6-6) couldn't overturn, despite a fourth-quarter rally.
Offense: B
Give Manning a few possessions, and he'll figure out any defense. Sunday, he and the Broncos adjusted to Tampa Bay's zones, checking down and cobbling together drives strung together with short passes. Manning only completed two passes longer than 15 yards, but with an offensive line keeping him upright (he wasn't hit) and TE Jacob Tamme effectively filling in for injured WR Brandon Stokley in the slot, Denver found its stride in the third quarter with a pair of Manning-to-Demaryius Thomas touchdown passes and pulled away. RB Knowshon Moreno was serviceable against the league's best run defense, picking up 69 yards on 20 carries, but the ground game remains inconsistent, which was the case before Willis McGahee injured his knee. Previous game's grade: C
Defense: B+
The key to attacking Bucs QB Josh Freeman is knowing that pressure, not sacks, stands as the reasonable goal. Freeman stood in the pocket, absorbed some hits and side-stepped others, so the usually prolific Denver pass rush finished with just one sack. But the pressure mounted by LB/DE Von Miller, DE Elvis Dumervil, DT Mitch Unrein, LB D.J. Williams and others in the front seven at one point forced Freeman into eight consecutive incompletions -- the last one of which was intercepted and returned 26 yards by Miller for a touchdown. The Broncos also contained prolific RB Doug Martin by collapsing the Bucs' blocking at the vulnerable guard slots and forcing him to narrow lanes that he couldn't exploit. Previous game's grade: B
Special teams: B
PR/KR Trindon Holliday hasn't scored since the Week 10 trip to Carolina, but he remains good for at least one explosive return a game; his 45-yard trek up the right sideline on a third-quarter punt return electrified the crowd and set the Broncos up at the Tampa Bay 40. But K Matt Prater's struggles continued; he missed a 47-yard attempt in the fourth quarter and has now misfired on five of his last 11 field-goal tries. Previous game's grade: C-
Coaching: A-
John Fox and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio put together one of their best game plans, managing to shut down Martin and Tampa Bay WR Vincent Jackson, a trick that most foes have failed to do this year. It helped that they had CB Champ Bailey to place in one-on-one coverage against Jackson; Bailey has won most of the duels and did so again Sunday, limiting Jackson to 55 yards on three receptions. The decision in the second quarter of Week 3 to return Bailey to his former role in man-to-man coverage on the opponent's top receiver has freed other defensive backs to be more aggressive, knowing that Bailey can still shut down the league's best wideouts. Previous game's grade: B
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			<title><![CDATA[Buccaneers Report Card: Third-quarter meltdown dooms Bucs ]]></title>
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The Bucs, depleted at CB, had no match for Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas. (US Presswire) 



One bad quarter -- perhaps Tampa Bay's worst of the entire season -- proved too much to overcome as the Buccaneers fell to .500 with Sunday's loss at Denver.
Offense: C-
Too little, too late. Sure, the Bucs put up 23 points, a respectable total. They tallied 306 yards of offense and averaged the exact same 5.0 yards per play Denver did. But the offense played so poorly in the third quarter that it ruined any chance Tampa Bay had of pulling off a road upset.
The team's third quarter drives covered 2, minus-2, 2, 14 and 16 yards. None lasted longer than four plays, meaning the defense never got much of a chance to rest. QB Josh Freeman threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown. Even reasonably strong first and fourth quarter performances weren't enough to overcome that poor stretch. Last game's grade: B
Defense: B
It wasn't a perfect outing by any stretch, but given the current state of the cornerback position and the talent of Denver QB Peyton Manning and his top receivers, Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker, the Bucs turned in a more-than-respectable performance. After giving up a touchdown on the Broncos' first drive, Tamp Bay forced four consecutive punts, spanning the rest of the first quarter, the entire second quarter and the first drive of the third.
The defense gave its teammates on offense a chance to build a lead. It's tough to blame the defense for much of what transpired in the third quarter -- it simply isn't fair to expect rookie CB Leonard Johnson to be able to match up against the aforementioned Thomas. Last game's grade: C
Special Teams: A
Nothing went wrong here. K Connor Barth was strong, making all three of his field goals. P Michael Koenen averaged 51.4 yards per attempt and boomed a 63-yarder. The return units never got a chance to do much, but PR Roscoe Parrish did manage a 15-yard return on his lone opportunity. Last game's grade: B
Coaching: B-
If halftime is when coaches get a chance to make adjustments and tune up for the second half, coach Greg Schiano and his staff failed miserably in their chance to do so. The third quarter was an utter failure.
The offense probably stuck with RB Doug Martin a bit too long in a game when Tampa Bay knew it would have to score plenty of points to win, as Martin got 18 carries despite only averaging 3.1 yards per try and failing to break a run of any more than nine yards. Freeman wasn't great on Sunday, but the offense's best hope was through the air. Last game's grade: A-
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			<title><![CDATA[Monday Musings: I was wrong about Seahawks' rookie QB Russell Wilson]]></title>
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What Russell Wilson lacks in height, he makes up for with ability. (US Presswire) 



&bull;I was wrong about Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson. The kid is damn good. I wasn't sure if a 5-foot-11 quarterback could be successful in the NFL. And when he won only one game on the road in his first five, I still wasn't sure. But his play against the Bearson Sunday convinced me that this kid could be a heck of a quarterback. His last drive in the fourth quarter for the go-ahead score was impressive, but his game-winning drive in overtime topped it. He won the game by throwing a touchdown pass to Sidney Rice, but he made some other really impressive throws -- including one on the run on third-and-12. Wilson's ability to get away from pressure and throw on the move was remarkable. He threw for 293 yards and ran for 71 against the Bears. Wilson has nine touchdown passes and no interceptions in the last four games.

&bull; I said it last week, and I will say it again: Colin Kaepernick isn't taking shots down the field. If he doesn't do that, the 49ers have no chance to get to the Super Bowl. The 49ers scored 10 points in their loss to the Rams. Don't tell me the quarterback position isn't a part of the problem. I'm not saying Alex Smith is the greatest passer in the world, but he was doing well before he got hurt. Kaepernick has been just OK. And the gimmick fumble on the read option is essentially the play that cost the 49ers the game. It was a horrible call by the staff, and bad execution by him. The move to make him the starter is one that will hang over this team's head all season. Anything less than an appearance in the Super Bowl and coach Jim Harbaugh will face the heat for making this move.
&bull; It might be time to slow down the talk that Chad Henne is the long-term answer in Jacksonville. He looked good in his first two starts, but not against the Bills. He was just a guy. He did have some drops, though.

&bull; Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder isn't playing well. And that's being nice. He just seems to lack confidence. He makes too many mistakes. He won't take shots down the field and he isn't moving the team. Ponder completed 12 of 25 passes for 119 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, one in the end zone. It was a horrible throw across his body. Could the Vikings be considering going to Joe Webb?




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&bull; You have to give Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh credit. He hasn't played great all season, but he was very good against the Colts. He spent the day in the backfield. He had four tackles for loss and a sack.
&bull; If I didn't see it with my own eyes, I would never imagine Drew Brees having a day like he did against the Falcons last Thursday. He was picked off five times and never looked to be in a groove. He was jumpy and forced passes and made bad reads. There is no doubt the Saints miss Sean Payton.
&bull; The Bengals have 39 sacks, the most in the NFL. They have six games with four or more sacks. This is a pass-rusher league now, which might be what helps get the Bengals into the playoffs. Carlos Dunlap had two sacks against the Chargers, including one late in the game that forced a fumble.
&bull; What got into Brady Quinn? He looked like a competent NFL passer against the Panthers. He was 19-for-23 for 201 yards and two scores.
&bull; Adrian Peterson ran for 210 yards against the Packers. His 82-yard touchdown run was special. And it all went to waste. It's still amazing that it's been less than a year since he tore up his knee. What a player.
&bull; The Falcons are pretty close to clinching the No. 1 seed in the NFC. With four games left, they lead San Francisco, their closest pursuer, by 2 1/2 games. It was a good weekend for the Falcons. They won and Chicago and San Francisco both lost.
&bull; The worst move Jerry Jones made in the past couple of years was paying tackle Doug Free big money. He is horrible. The starting right tackle has become a turnstile.
&bull; Rams rookie receiver Chris Givens is turning into a nice player. He had 11 catches against the 49ers.
&bull; The Ryan Lindley experiment should be over in Arizona. He isn't very good right now.
&bull; The Jets should start Greg McElroy at quarterback. Why not?
&bull; The Rams could not block 49ers defensive end Justin Smith. He had eight tackles, three for loss and one sack. He is a beast.
&bull; I love the passing game more than most, but don't you think the Ravens needed to run the ball more with Ray Rice against the Steelers. Rice ran it just 12 times. Come on, Cam Cameron.
&bull; The game once again brings into question Joe Flacco as a big-game passer. He was 16 of 34 for 188 yards, one pick and big fumble late that led to the tying touchdown.
&bull; So John Harbaugh has his own handshake issue now with Mike Tomlin? What is it with these guys? Tomlin gave Harbaugh the limp handshake after Sunday's game. I will say this, and I was there: The Ravens acted like they won a Super Bowl when they beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh three weeks ago.
&bull; Yeah, Andy Reid. Firing Jim Washburn will fix everything.
&bull; All this time. All this money. All this effort. Does anybody care about "Bountygate" anymore? Aside from Jonathan Vilma trying to save his name, what's it matter? That's like a book that came out about last season. It's old news.
&bull; Bryce Brown. More proof you can find backs anywhere. Never pay them. Or over-draft them.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:00:13 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Some Broncos players feel sympathy for Tim Tebow]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[DENVER -- One Broncos player was asked about Tim Tebow, and his thoughts seem to be shared by others on the team I spoke to: Tim Tebow was always in over his head playing NFL quarterback, it's showing now, and he feels sorry for the former Bronco.
"When Tim was here we saw the issues up close," said the Broncos player who, along with other players,asked not to be identified. "The Jets didn't, and now they are seeing the problems, too."
He added: "I feel really, really bad for Tim. He's a good person, just not an NFL quarterback."
Several Broncos players told me it's almost impossible not to compare their situation now to last year when the team clinched the AFC West and made the playoffs late in the season. Tebow was portrayed as a hero for winning games at the last minute, but the truth is Denver was a better team than its close record showed. Tebow, in some ways, was holding the Broncos back. Harsh but true.
This season the Broncos won the division with a commanding win over a tough Tampa Bay team. Peyton Manning tossed three touchdown passes and with the exception of two or three throws played almost flawless football. The win was Denver's seventh consecutive victory, and in six of those wins Denver has scored 30 or more points. The Broncos are on track to win 11 or 12 games. Last year the team went 8-8 winning extremely close contests. With Manning, instead of Tebow, the Broncos look like a totally different franchise. Harsh but true.
Remember: There were some (including me) who wondered if Manning's body would hold up. It has.
"Of course we're comparing this year to last year," said another player. "This year we won the division with four games left. That's all Peyton Manning. If Tebow was here, we'd stillbesqueaking out wins, or losing games we shouldn't be losing. The division would be coming down to the last game.
"I've been following Tim in New York and I feel horrible for him. Everyone here, I think, wants the best for him. He's a good guy. But you can't turn Tim into something he's not, and he's not really an NFL quarterback. He's more of a gimmick player."
One huge takeaway I got from speaking to Broncos players about Tebow was their gratitude toward John Elway, the team's general manager, who pushed to sign Manning.
"By bringing in Peyton, we can compete with any team in football," one player explained,"Peyton is obviously that good."
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:10:03 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sorting the Sunday Pile, Week 13: Jets QB mess gets worse, somehow]]></title>
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If you've got a certain step in your house that's stupidly mis-built and caused you to trip the first five times you walked over it, you either pay to have it fixed or remember not to trip on it, right? That's what most people would do.
Not Rex Ryan. He's refused to fix his step until he'd tripped on it, stubbed his toe, cussed himself silly and nearly broken his damn leg before, finally, with 4:48 remaining in the third quarter of a nauseating 3-0 derp-fest between the Jets and Cardinals, he yanked Mark Sanchez for Greg McElroy.
McElroy's not some savior; he'd never attempted a pass in the NFL before Sunday. But he made it look relatively easy against the Cardinals going 5-of-7 for 29 yards for an easy score and no embarrassing mistakes. The bigger issue is what happens going forward, because this is the ultimate culmination of stubbornness.
And the hilarity of it all is two-fold. First, Tim Tebow wasn't even available because of a rib injury. Second, Rex says he sensed that a change was needed.
"It's just something that I sensed, that I felt," coach Rex Ryan said. "When you're around this game long enough, you get that feeling that, 'You know what? I've seen enough, and it's time to make that change.'"
Really, Rex? You thought now was the time to make a change? Really. Because there were other times to make a change and he's stuck by his guy. Sanchez, after all, took Rex's team to two AFC title games. But those were different teams and this is a different situation.
And now Ryan's staring down the barrel of the biggest nightmare imaginable: Sanchez might not be better than Greg Freaking McElroy, which means he shouldn't be better than the guy between them on the depth chart, and the Jets are about to head to Jacksonville, the home of one Timothy G.D. Tebow.
The Jets have an insanely soft schedule over the next four games, with the Jaguars, Titans, Chargers and Bills on the docket. The playoffs are highly, highly unlikely, but those are four beatable opponents, and, impossibly, 9-7 isn't out of the question. That brings the AFC wild card into play.
Is it Tebow Time? I mean, yes, right? Do I want this to happen? No, of course not. Doesn't it have to happen? The only other option is Rex Ryan continuing to run out Greg McElroy. Because Sanchez isn't the answer. The next week is going to be nuts, annoying, over-covered and everything that's wrong about society, when a 5-7 team gets 90 percent of the media coverage.
But the Jets wanted the attention. They got the attention. They did nothing to continue receiving said attention and now they're in a weird rock and a hard place that has America watching. Again. Somehow.
End of the Madden CurseThe Madden Curse decided to take a break this year, apparently, or it's just not strong enough to stop Calvin Johnson. There was some ignorant chatter early in the year that Megatron was "struggling" because he didn't find the end zone early on -- just once in his first eight games actually -- but he's not got three-straight games with a score.
 
He's also locked in on Jerry Rice's single-season receiving record. Rice caught 122 passes for a ridiculous 1,848 yards and 15 touchdowns in 1995. That's an insane 115.5 yards per game. 17 years later, Johnson's got a legit shot at breaking that ridiculous number.
Megatron has 1,428 yards through 12 games after catching 13 passes for 171 yards on Sunday against the Colts, as well as 86 catches on the year. That puts him on pace for 1,904 yards (he's averaging 119 yards per game) and 114.67 catches.
I'd list who the Lions are playing (it's the Packers, Cardinals, Falcons and Bears) but it's largely irrelevant at this point, even if Charles Tillman did shut him down in Week 7. Megatron is having his way with defensive secondaries, Matthew Stafford is giving him chances to make ridiculous plays and Johnson is averaging 154.75 yards per game over his past four games.
He's making some catches no human being is supposed to make. Don't be surprised if he breaks Rice's record and be prepared for the possibility of a 2,000 yard receiving season. Even if his season ended today, he would have the 50th-best receiving season, yards-wise, in NFL history.
The Madden Curse is over.
NFC West Spice The week-to-week fluctuation of the NFL is what makes this sport so wonderful: wasn't long ago the 49ers were cruising and Seattle was dead in the water when it comes to winning a divisional title. Not so fast my friends, because things are setting up for a barn-burner in Week 16 in Seattle.
The 49ers (perhaps flush with an quarterback controversy?) are 8-3-1 now and set to play the Dolphins (in San Francisco) and the Patriots (in New England). If they go 1-1 in those games (not unreasonable), they're 9-4-1. The Seahawks are 7-5 and face the Cardinals (in Seattle) and the Bills (in Buffalo). If they go 2-0 in those games, they're 9-5.
And the week after that, San Francisco and Seattle square off at Qwest Field and somehow, some way, the NFC West is going to be up for grabs.
Rookie Statement Game Speaking of the Seahawks, Russell Wilson engineered two fourth-quarter-or-overtime-and-on-the-road comeback drives against the Bears, managing to lead the Seahawks to a stunner of a win.
Someone on Twitter (I can't remember who, sorry) that Wilson looks "like a point guard" when he's running the Seahawks offense, and it's a perfect description. Wilson isn't the focal point of Seattle's offense, but he's what greases the wheels. He's not some cannon-armed dude that's going to sling for 5,000 yards, but he's a mature quarterback who's capable of running an offense in an incredibly efficient way and making nearly every throw required of him.
On a day when the vaunted Seattle defense continued to struggle in pass coverage -- what was that against Brandon Marshall late in the fourth quarter, Seahawks secondary? -- Wilson remained cool, calm and collective and didn't flinch against one of the toughest defense in the NFL. He put his team on the back and might've just taken them to the playoffs. If people discount his candidacy for rookie of the year, don't listen to them. He's worthy of consideration.
But he won't get it ...
Answer Man Because Andrew Luck's doing unholy things at the quarterback position. He is literally the Colts right now. They have weapons on offense and they have players on defense but Luck is making throws that rookies don't make. He's laughing off a rookie wall and he's already taken the Colts to eight wins.
He has five -- FIVE! -- game-winning drives in the fourth-quarter or overtime in his first year. FIVE. Luck makes big-time throws with defenders draped all over him, he overcomes stupid mistakes like he did on Sunday and he's part of a magical and incredible Colts season.
I noted on Twitter at halftime of the Colts-Lions game that Luck secretly has worse stats on the road than Wilson. It's kind of true ... but it doesn't matter. I laughed when Wilson threw his game-winning touchdown, but my jaw just dropped when Luck threw his. How on Earth he brought the Colts back from 12 points back with less than eight minutes to go is beyond me, but so much of what the Colts are doing this year isn't really explicable.
And the crazy thing is, Robert Griffin III hasn't even played this week. We are so, so lucky as football fans to see this crop of young quarterbacks come into the league. Enjoy it.
Brady Quinn Quinn, a former first-round pick of the Browns who's bounced around three different teams since leaving Notre Dame, won't get many inches of copy when it comes to newspapers around the country. The Chiefs rallied in the face of adversity and that's the story that will, rightfully, win out.
But let's give Quinn credit, because he was fantastic against the Panthers on Sunday. He went 19-for-23 for 201 yards and two touchdowns in the win, not the sort of stat line you expect out of a guy buried on depth charts behind Derek Anderson, Tim Tebow, Kyle Orton and Matt Cassel for his career.
Sunday, though, he was decisive, accurate and efficient. Quinn put the Chiefs in position to win and stunned just about everyone who watched the game with his ability to make some big throws.
It probably doesn't warrant the Chiefs forsaking a future franchise quarterback in the 2013 NFL Draft, but it's the type of game that should be remembered come the offseason, especially if Quinn can build on it as the Chiefs close out the year.
Steelers Stunners Quinn wasn't even the most surprising quarterback to win Sunday. That honor goes to Charlie Batch, who is going to turn 38 years old on Wednesday. Batch went 25-of-36 for 276 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Not stunning numbers, but not so bad this context:

Amazing #fantasyfootball stat today: Charlie Batch has outscored Tom Brady, Matt Ryan and Drew Brees in Week 13.
&mdash; Chris Littmann (@chrislittmann) December 3, 2012
Most importantly, Batch didn't kill the Steelers like he did in Week 12. Now Pittsburgh is just two games back of the Ravens, who have to play the Redskins, Broncos, Giants and Bengals down the stretch.
Pittsburgh gets the Chargers, Cowboys, Bengals and the Browns and if Ben Roethlisberger can come back and play at a reasonable level, it's not that insane to assume the Steelers could catch the Ravens in the AFC North. If they do -- or even if they make the playoffs -- it's in large part because Batch was able to fill in Sunday and come out of Baltimore with a monster win.
The AFC's SleeperOf course, having a discussion about the AFC North without mentioning the Bengals is just silly. Cincy's now 7-5 and just a tiebreaker back of Pittsburgh for the wild card, as well as just two games back of Baltimore. The Bengals have won four games in a row and are doing good things on both sides of the ball right now.
They weren't perfect against the Chargers, but that's the nice thing about playing the Chargers: you don't have to be perfect, because Norv Turner and Philip Rivers are more than happy to beat themselves these days.
What makes their potential playoff run -- they're a tiebreaker back of Pittsburgh right now -- most intriguing is their final two games. Cincy might house some rivers, but for the Bengals, everything runs through Baltimore and Pittsburgh. They play their AFC North rivals in the final two weeks of the season. With games against Dallas and Philly before that, it's possible that even a split could get them into the postseason.
Either way, everyone's talking about Pittsburgh and Baltimore because they're the bigger names. Do not sleep on Cincy.
Brady/Manning Collision Course?It's an insult to the Texans to do this, but I'm going to do it anyway, mainly because I picked the Texans to win the AFC before the season began. So I'm not a jerk, OK, Houston? But it sure does look like we're on a collision course for the continued evolution of the Tom Brady/Peyton Manning rivalry, which will go down as one of the NFL's greatest rivalries, not to mention one of the greatest in sports.
Denver's the current No. 4 seed and New England only just jumped Baltimore for the second seed in the AFC but the football gods just seem to have something in mind, as both Manning and Brady clinched their respective divisions on Sunday.
For Brady, it was the 10th divisional title, the most by an NFL quarterback in history. Realignment and chronological caveats apply, but it's not like this is some cherry-pick job. Brady's an all-timer, and he passed Joe Montana, who had nine divisional titles. You know who else has nine now?
Peyton Manning. He clinched his ninth -- and his first with a team other than the Colts -- on Sunday with a Denver victory and a Chargers loss. That puts him one behind Brady in that particular statistical category and just another reason for Brady champions to put their guy on a pedestal above Peyton.
We already got one look at the two guys squaring off earlier this year. A rematch in the AFC Championship Game -- with the right to potentially take a big leg up on the rivalry overall? -- would be epic. Here's hoping it happens.
Kudos to the Rams For two things, actually. First of all, the Rams decided to honor the late Rick Majerus (who recently resigned from coaching the St. Louis basketball team) before the game with a moment of silence before the game. Majerus was a legend in college basketball and deserved just that.
Secondly, props to the Rams for busting out the Greatest Show on Turf throwbacks (right) Sunday instead of their standard new-era colors (left):

In what world is the uniform on the left better than the uniform on the right? (The Rams have three winning seasons since swapping uniforms after winning the Super Bowl and lost to the Patriots in their subsequent Super Bowl trip. So not this world I guess.
Also fun: Rams coach Jeff Fisher was the coach of the Titans ... when they lost to the Rams in these same yellow/blue uniforms.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:20:29 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Postgame analysis: Broncos 31, Buccaneers 23]]></title>
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Demaryius Thomas celebrates a touchdown during the Broncos' win over the Bucs. (US Presswire) 



As the Broncos left no doubt about their claim to the AFC West, clinching the division with four games remaining, they simultaneously placed the Buccaneers into a precarious postseason position by hanging on for a 31-23 win at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday.
Denver (9-3, 4-0 AFC West) clinched its first back-to-back AFC West titles since 1986-87 and wrapped up its first winning season since a going 9-7 in 2006. But the Broncos did manage to win the division once since then -- last year, with at 8-8. That's part of the reason why clinching of the AFC West passed with little more than a shrug.
"Nothing. It don't mean nothing," DT Kevin Vickerson said. "It's a stepping stone, but it's not where we want to be. We've still got more to prove, more winning to do and more games to play."
The Bucs (6-6, 2-2 NFC South) have four games to play, but their defensive issues continue to hold them back. Unable to generate any consistent pressure on Broncos QB Peyton Manning, they dropped their cornerbacks and safeties back to try and keep Manning from beating them over the top. As a result, Manning completed just two passes longer than 15 yards. But playing the dink-and-dunk game was more than enough.
When the game turned: After the Broncos forced a Bucs three-and-out on their first series of the second half, Manning completed passes of 13 yards to WR Demaryius Thomas and 15 yards to TE Jacob Tamme, moving the Broncos to the Tampa Bay 24. A pass-interference call against Bucs CB Leonard Johnson two plays later moved the Broncos into a goal-to-go situation, and Manning followed that with an 8-yard strike to Thomas that put Denver in front for good 5:39 into the third quarter.
Highlight moments: Broncos DT Mitch Unrein's 1-yard touchdown catch, which he said was his first score since high school. &hellip; KR/PR Trindon Holliday's 45-yard punt return. &hellip; Miller's 26-yard interception return for a touchdown, which was set up by pressure from Unrein.
Key stat: During a stretch of the second and third quarters, Josh Freeman threw eight consecutive incomplete passes. In that same span, the Broncos scored three consecutive touchdowns -- including one on Miller's interception return -- to turn a 10-7 halftime deficit into a 28-10 lead.
Top-shelf performances: 
Broncos TE Tamme: 9 catches for 89 yards
Broncos WR Thomas: 8 catches for 99 yards, 2 TDs
Broncos LBMiller: 6 tackles, sack, INT, forced fumble
Bucs LB Lavonte David: 10 tackles, 3 TFLs, 2 passes defensed, INT
What they said about Unrein's 1-yard touchdown reception:
Broncos LBMiller:"He's not up there with Eric Decker or Demaryius yet, but we'll keep him humble. Hopefully we can get some more." 
Broncos DT Unrein:"We've been practicing that for three weeks now, and I've caught everything in practice. They had some confidence in me to actually call it in a real, live game. Luckily, I caught it."
Injury update: Broncos -- LB Wesley Woodyard suffered a right-ankle injury in the second half and is day-to-day. WR Brandon Stokley sat out because of a hip problem that kept him limited in practice last week. Unrein was poked in the eye, but returned. Buccaneers --CB LeQuan Lewis  left in the fourth quarter with a knee injury and was carted off. He was seen on crutches in the locker room after the game.
Going forward: Broncos -- A quick turnaround leads to a Thursday night game with Oakland. If the Broncos win, they will at least maintain pace with the Ravens and Patriots and can have a shot at a postseason bye with a win at Baltimore on Dec. 16 and home wins against Cleveland and Kansas City in the final two weeks. Buccaneers --A game against skidding Philadelphia offers the chance to stop their losing streak at two games, but the Bucs trail the Seahawks by a game in the race for the final wild-card spot. At 6-6, they're tied with Minnesota and could be deadlocked with Washington and Dallas by Monday night, with the Rams just a half-game behind. The Bucs likely need to finish at least 3-1 to make the playoffs.
For up-to-the-minute Broncos updates, follow Andrew Mason on Twitter at @CBSBroncos.

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			<title><![CDATA[2012 NFL Grades, Week 13: Chiefs overcome the impossible for a win]]></title>
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Each week we hand out team-by-team grades for every game in the NFL. This page will update throughout the week, so mark it here. You'll probably agree with every single grade, but if not, leave your thoughts in the comments below or harass me on Twitter @WillBrinson.
The Chiefs overcame the tragic events of Saturday, whenlinebacker Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins, and then took his own life at the Chiefs facility, to win their second game of the seasonSunday.
It was impressive that Kansas City performed at a high level against the Panthers in a game that began a little more than 24 hours later.The Chiefs managed to show a bit of why people picked them as a possible AFC West champs.
Brady Quinn was an unlikely stud, going 19 of 23 for 201 yards and two touchdowns. Jamaal Charles ran the ball 27 times for 127 yards. The Chiefs converted fourth downs and only punted once. The defense couldn't do much to stop Cam Newton, who threw a number of long passes, but it did pressure him frequently and managed to bottle up DeAngelo Williams and the Panthers rushing attack.
Using the word "inspiration" in the context of a murder-suicide is something I'm not prepared to do, but it was particularly impressive to see the Chiefs galvanize following an unfathomably difficult situation.
It's obviously not over; as Romeo Crennel noted after the game, the healing and all the things that go along with a tragedy like this don't end right away.
"It might not be over for some time for a lot of the guys," Crennel said.
The season is short for KC, but the road's still long. On Sunday, though, the Chiefs did the impossible. And while it's not worth a whole lot of anything in the big scheme of things, they get high marks from me.


TeamGradeAnalysis



Chiefs 27, Panthers 21



B-
Not an ideal game for the Panthers, but not an ideal situation either. The defense couldn't stop Kansas City from running the ball, but you've gotta feel good about the way Cam Newton looked again on Sunday. He's had two very impressive outings a row that reminds a lot of his rookie season. Better days might just be ahead for the Panthers after all.



A
This win won't change the Chiefs' season, but it's a reminder about a few things. One, the fans in Kansas City are a passionate group who deeply care about this team. Two, even if a football team isn't performing perfectly it shouldn't be a full-blown indictment of the people on that team's abilities. Sunday showed that. And three, for as bad as things can look on the field at times, there are much worse circumstances in life.





TeamGradeAnalysis



Falcons 23, Saints 13



D-
Drew Brees' consecutive games-with-a-TD streak ended at 54. Upside: his streak of five-interception games stands at one. Other than the first drive, the defense played well, but the 1985 Bears couldn't have overcome the worst game of Brees' career. It's been one of those years in New Orleans.Before the game, Brees could be heard telling his teammates, "This is our division. We know it and they know it." Somebody forgot to tell the Falcons. - Ryan Wilson



B-
The offense was inconsistent but the defense played out of its mind. Brees suddenly forgetting how to throw a football certainly helped, but much of the credit should go to Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan and his players. Maybe this is the game that will get people believing that Atlanta's legit. - Ryan Wilson






Bills 34, Jaguars 18



D
The Jaguars defense got carved up by Buffalo and Jason Babin wasn't exactly an instant-impact addition on Sunday. Chad Henne went 18-for-41, which is just ... ugh. Jacksonville attempted 15 rushes and came away with 49 yards against a Bills team that wasn't exactly stuffing opponents prior to this.



B+
So that's what the Bills would look like if the defense showed up every week and they didn't need to rely on Ryan Fitzpatrick all the time? OK then. Buffalo sacked Chad Henne four times, picked him once and forced a trio of fumbles in this surprising route. Also, Fitzpatrick only had to throw 17 times as Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller were both effective. Can't wait til this formula doesn't work next week!


Seahawks 23, Bears 17



B+
Remember when Russell Wilson was a "game manager" dependent on his defense to win games? LOL. Wilson led two game-winning, fourth-quarter or overtime drives in this game and bailed his secondary, which gave up 165 yards to Brandon Marshall, out on the road. This is the type of win that could change the Seahawks season in a big, big way.



C+
This game should be a major red flag for Chicago: their offense got going with Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall hooking up for big numbers, but they let a rookie quarterback win just his second road game against a really tough defense. Russell Wilson didn't commit a turnover and Marshawn Lynch ran well against a Bears team that's quietly lost three of its last four and a hold on the NFC North.


Colts 35, Lions 33



B
I really want to just paste a picture of Andrew Luck's face/neckbeard here, after the rookie quarterback threw for 391 yards and four touchdowns, including a walk-off, check-down to Donnie Avery to complete his fifth fourth-quarter or overtime comeback of the season. Indianapolis didn't really play well and Luck wasn't that good most of the day, but the dude just gets it done when it counts.



B-
Calvin Johnson's kicking the Madden Curse to the curb and is on pace to break Jerry Rice's receiving yards record for a single season. He had 13 catches and 171 yards on Sunday, but he can't do it himself, and the Lions lack of secondary showed up big time in the fourth quarter, which isn't good in a game you need to win. Mostly though, this was a pretty nice day for Detroit, until the Colts pulled a Lions on them.


Packers 23, Vikings 14



C-
The Vikings could've stolen this game if they'd done the obvious: ridden Adrian Peterson, who ran for 210 yards on 21 carries. Instead, they let Christian Ponder throw in the red zone and he ended up tossing a pair of picks.



C+
Green Bay's defense came up with some big turnovers when it mattered and Aaron Rodgers made some big-time throws to seal this game. James Starks and Alex Green both ran well, which is a good sign for the Packers future, even if Jordy Nelson going back down with an injury isn't exactly great news. The defense still has major issues, and could've given up a lot more points.


Patriots 23, Dolphins 16



B-
Aaron Hernandez (eight catches, 97 yards) is very good, but he is no Rob Gronkowski. Fortunately, Wes Welker was his catch-heavy self again, tying Jerry Rice's record for most 10-plus reception games at 17. Solid division-clinching win for the Patriots against a team that's given them lots of trouble in the past.



C-
The Dolphins couldn't hold onto the ball (four fumbles, just one lost) and they couldn't get rolling against the Patriots rush defense. More troubling is the loss of Jake Long, which moves Jonathan Martin to left tackle and turns Ryan Tannehill into a tackling dummy. Tannehill also missed some throws he's got to make.


Jets 7, Cardinals 6



F-
I'm failing both teams because it's not fair for anyone to suffer through this game. The Cardinals lost so they get the "normal" F. Also, why is Ryan Lindley still out there? What point is Ken Whisenhunt trying to prove? The Cardinals have lost eight straight.



F+
I'm failing both teams because it's not fair for anyone to suffer through this game. The Jets get a plus because they won, and would've been higher but it took them too long to realize that Mark Sanchez -- 10/21, 97 yards, 3 picks -- isn't the answer.


Rams 16, 49ers 13



D
It'll be fun to see what "hot hand" means to Jim Harbaugh: Colin Kaepernick only turned the ball over once, but he didn't exactly put any points up on the board for the 49ers, who nearly fell to a very weird 8-2-2. The defense had a nice day but the offense couldn't get a whole lot going when it counted against St. Louis. Kaepernick's throw away from his own end zone was something Alex Smith wouldn't do under any circumstances.



C-
Chris Givens is starting to develop as a nice little weapon for the Rams and their cornerback tandem of Cortland Finnegan and Janoris Jenkins keeps impressing. This wasn't the prettiest win by any stretch of the imagination, but St. Louis held serve against a strong 49ers team and made life tough for Kaepernick.


Texans 24, Titans 10



B+
The Texans did what the Texans do: run the ball well, play good defense and let Matt Schaub take a few shots down the field. A 21-3 halftime lead against a team like Tennessee basically ended this game before it really got going.



D
Jake Locker threw three interceptions and fumbled twice, Chris Johnson never got going (and also fumbled once), and the Titans defense didn't have much of a chance against the Houston offense.






Broncos 31, Buccaneers 23



C+
The Buccaneers have now lost six games by a combined 31 points. That's not a lot, especially when you consider they fell by 32 points in Week 16 last season. This was their biggest margin of defeat and it occurred mainly because Peyton Manning can carve up bad secondaries and the Buccaneers secondary is bad. Josh Freeman wasn't particularly accurate and Champ Bailey shut down Vincent Jackson yet again.



B
Ho-hum. Just another big win for the Broncos as they clinched the AFC West in the first week of December. Peyton Manning threw a pick, but he also had 242 passing yards and three touchdowns as well. Von Miller had a pick-six and Demaryius Thomas had a big old game. Huge third quarter from Denver in an imperfect game.


Steelers 23, Ravens 20



A
Nothing about the Steelers was particularly delightful on Sunday, unless you count the fun of rooting for Charlie Batch, who will turn 38 on Wednesday. Batch turned in the type of game, with the help of the defense, that could send the AFC North into a frenzy down the stretch. It was certainly a gritty, season-saving type of victory.



F
The Ravens didn't "play" to an F, per se, but you can't lose to Chuck Batch at home when you're trying to close out a hated rival. The defense was porous, Terrell Suggs might be hurt and Joe Flacco wasn't anything resembling elite. It's true that anything can happen in this rivalry, but there's no excuse for losing this game.


Browns 20, Raiders 17



B
Not the prettiest day statistically for anyone other than Josh Gordon here, but the Browns went on the road and beat up on an inferior opponent. Nothing about that sentence makes sense. They have four wins now and are overachieving beyond anyone's wildest dreams.



D-
Brandon Meyers had a 14-catch game, finishing with 130 yards a touchdown, which I guess is something. Otherwise, well, Carson Palmer had to throw 54 times in this game, the running game never got going and the Raiders now have a worse record than the Browns. The cleansing is not going well, but cleansings never do.


Bengals 20, Chargers 13



B-
Cincinnati went on the road and won, which is great, but it wasn't a great win, you know? Benjarvus Green-Ellis ran really well, but Andy Dalton made some serious mistakes during this game. Fortunately for the Bengals, the Chargers (and the Cincy defense) was completely willing to bail out the offense in this one.



D+
That last throw from Philip Rivers -- a pick in the end zone on fourth down to end the game after the Chargers ignored the idea of getting a first down with two timeouts left -- just about sums up this season for Norv Turner and his quarterback. They ran the ball nine times and scored 13 points despite the defense scoring once. Oy. Vey.





TeamGradeAnalysis



Cowboys 38, Eagles 33



B-
Bryce Brown is a monster and I hope he's saving your fantasy season too, but, dude ... hold the ball with two hands. The Eagles are re-booting in the middle of a lost season, and somehow still managing to explode late in games -- they gave up 21 points in the fourth quarter -- which is not a good look at all.



B
Dallas doesn't have the look of a playoff team, but they got out of this one alive and are back at .500. Tony Romo continues to prove -- without people noticing -- that he's the solution, not the problem. DeMarco Murray's return is obviously a huge plus for the offense. The secondary's been vulnerable the last few weeks and the defense should be worried about getting gashed by Philly backups.





TeamGradeAnalysis



Redskins 17, Giants 16



C+
The Giants settled for field goals most of the night and it cost them, especially when they were able to easily move the ball against a Redskins secondary that wasn't equipped to stop Eli Manning and the passing game. The defense limited the Redskins enough to win, but they simply couldn't score in the red zone.



B+
Washington's defense kept the Giants out of the end zone for the most part on Monday with a bend-but-don't-break attitude. Robert Griffin III was sensational on a big stage once again, and Pierre Garcon is starting to look like a difference maker for the Redskins. Suddenly the NFC East is wide open.



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			<description><![CDATA[Broncos inactives: WR Brandon Stokley (wrist/hip), QB Caleb Hanie, CB Tracy Porter, FB Jacob Hester, C/G C.J. Davis, TE Julius Thomas, DE Robert Ayers (death in family).
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			<title><![CDATA[For the gambler in you, Week 13]]></title>
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Each week, we'll take the best -- and cleverest -- odds collected by Bovada for the upcoming week and give our take. This is important stuff, perhaps the most important post you'll read all week. Because if you can't lose money while watching a game in which you have absolutely no effect, what's the point of watching sports at all? 
Note: Home team is listed first in Against the Spread.
Game One: Bears -3.5 vs. SeahawksSunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox



2012 Against The Spread






Overall: 6-5
Overall: 7-4


Home: 3-3
Home: 5-0


Away: 3-2
Away: 2-4


Last 5 vs. SEA: 2-3
Last 5 vs. CHI: 3-2






2012 Team Rankings






Pass offense: 32nd
Pass defense: 3rd


Rush offense: 10th
Rush defense: 11th


Pass defense: 6th
Pass offense: 31st


Rush defense: 7th
Rush offense: 8th



Verdict: When you think about the two worst passing offenses in the league, Chicago and Seattle don't spring to mind. Mostly because Jay Cutler is having a solid season and Russell Wilson has had an imperssive rookie year. But this line is too low. The Bears have injury concerns, but they're coming off a big win against the Vikings. Seattle has played well in Chicago the past two seasons, but Cutler will find a way to get it done Sunday by more than a field goal.
Game Two: Raiders -1.5 vs. Browns
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS



2012 Against The Spread






Overall: 3-8
Overall: 6-4-1


Home: 1-4
Home: 4-2


Away: 2-4
Away: 2-2-1


Last 5 vs. CLE: 0-5
Last 5 vs. OAK: 5-0






2012 Team Rankings






Pass offense: 8th
Pass defense: 20th


Rush offense: 29th
Rush defense: 18th


Pass defense: 23rd
Pass offense: 23rd


Rush defense: 27th
Rush offense: 26th



Verdict: On the CBSSports.com expert picks this week, I'm the only one taking the Raiders, and I'm not sure why. The Browns are a disaster, and although the Raiders are on a four-game losing streak -- yes, I realize that's also pretty terrible -- you can't expect Cleveland to travel across the entire country and beat the Raiders. The Browns won't.
Game Three (largest spread of week): Cowboys -10.5 vs. EaglesSunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC



2012 Against The Spread






Overall: 4-7
Overall: 1-9-1


Home: 0-5
Home: 0-5-1


Away: 4-2
Away: 1-4


Last 5 vs. PHI: 2-3
Last 5 vs. DAL: 3-2






2012 Team Rankings






Pass offense: 2nd
Pass defense: 13th


Rush offense: 32nd
Rush defense: 17th


Pass defense: 8th
Pass offense: 17th


Rush defense: 12th
Rush offense: 9th



Verdict: I don't know why I think the Eagles will cover. Well, except for the Cowboys' 0-5 record against the spread at home this season. But maybe after a few weeks, Philadelphia rookie quarterback Nick Foles will feel more comfortable in the pocket, and maybe, the Eagles defense this week won't let a receiver run down the middle of the field completely wide open. Philladelphia is underwhelming, but really, can we expect Dallas to cover this spread? I say no.
PROP BETS
Total fumbles lost bySteelers running backs Week 13? 
Over/Under 1
Last week, every running back who played for Pittsburgh fumbled the ball -- and four Steelers took handoffs -- and overall, the team lost eight turnovers. Even if they cut their fumbles in half, the Steelers would still go over. That's what I'd bet.
Will the Cardinals lose their last 12 games of the regular season? 
Yes 6-1
No 1-12
The odds are way against it, but I'd take this bet. The Cardinals should be underdogs in the rest of their games this season (vs. the Jets, Seahawks, Lions, Bears and49ers), and new starting QB Ryan Lindley doesn't give me much confidence. I'd go yes.
Last week: 0-3 against the spread (missed on Packers +3.5 vs. Giants, Falcons -1.5 vs. Buccaneers, and Broncos -10.5 vs. Chiefs) and 1-1 on prop bets. Hit on Ronnie Hillman going under 55.5 rushing yards. Missed on Charlie Batch going over 200.5 passing yards.
Overall: 17-19 against the spread; 27-9-1 on prop bets; two props still undecided (Ken Whisenhunt first coach to get fired;Robert Griffin III won't lead the league in completion percentage at the end of the regular season).
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Broncos vs. Buccaneers -- Week 13
Where: Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver (grass, outdoors)
When: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST (CBS)
Spread: Broncos by 7
Forecast: Mostly sunny, 63 degrees
Records: Broncos (8-3; AFC West 4-0), Buccaneers (6-5; NFC South 2-2)
Past results: Two most recent meetings -- Oct. 5, 2004: Broncos 16, Bucs 12; Oct. 3, 2004: Broncos 16, Bucs 13. Series record: Broncos lead 5-2.
What matters: The Broncos face a team with a winning record for the first time since Oct. 15. Although the Bucs come in after a 24-23 loss to the Falcons last week, they have plenty of momentum, averaging 33 points a game since their Week 5 bye. Tampa Bay is one of only two teams (New England is the other) to score more points in its past seven games than the Broncos, which could set up a shootout.
Denver is a win -- or a Chargers loss -- from clinching the AFC West, which would give them back-to-back division championships for the first time since 1986-87. But their sights are set on a first-round bye. They have the fourth seed now but face AFC North leaders Baltimore in two weeks and already lose head-to-head tiebreakers to New England and Houston, so the Broncos can't afford a stumble if they want to avoid a potentially dangerous wild-card date with Indianapolis. If the Broncos stumble Sunday, they'll likely be left needing plenty of help to be one of the top-two seeds.
Who matters: LB/DE Von Miller and DE Elvis Dumervil will be counted on to not only pressure Bucs QB Josh Freeman but contain RB Doug Martin. Since Week 6 -- when Keith Brooking became the starting middle linebacker -- the Broncos have the league's best rushing defense in yardage per game, yardage per carry and first-down percentage against. The Chiefs ran for 148 yards and 4.8 yards per carry last week, including 107 yards by Jamaal Charles.
QB Peyton Manning could be poised for a big day. The Bucs rank last in the league in passing yardage allowed and are third-worst in completion percentage against. But Manning has thrown four interceptions in the past four weeks, and the Bucs are third in the league with 16 interceptions and have six in their past four games.
Key matchup: Vincent Jackson and Champ Bailey have plenty of experience against each other from Jackson's seven seasons with the Chargers, but Bailey more often than not had the upper hand in the one-on-one duel. The Broncos have held Jackson to per-game averages of 3.1 receptions and 49.8 yards and three total touchdowns in 12 games.
But Bailey downplays his success and sees a different Jackson on tape this year than the one he faced during those divisional duels.
"You know, I think I got lucky a lot," Bailey said. "The guy's a great player, and he's proved it. You look at him this year, he looks different, he looks more motivate, like re-energized. He's playing at a higher level."
Injuries of note:  Broncos WR Brandon Stokley was limited in practice this week because of wrist and hip injuries and is listed as questionable. &hellip; C/G Manny Ramirez (back) and OT Chris Clark (illness) are also questionable. Ramirez practiced all week and fully participated in Friday's work, and Clark was ill Friday after practicing the previous two days. &hellip; DE Robert Ayers isn't injured but was away from the team all week after the unexpected death of his father at age 52. He is listed as questionable. He was excused from work all week and "he's where he should be right now," Broncos coach John Fox said.
Inside stuff: The Bucs were in position to draft Martin because of a draft-day trade with Denver. The Broncos traded down to the No. 31 slot, then dealt that pick to Tampa Bay for the No. 36 and 101 selections, which became DE/DT Derek Wolfe and CB Omar Bolden, respectively. Wolfe is a promising starter and Bolden is a special-teamer, but the early judgment on the deal would give the edge to Tampa Bay, considering Martin is on pace for the best season by a rookie running back since Indianapolis' Edgerrin James in 1999.
Connections:  Broncos QB Peyton Manning and TE Jacob Tamme were teammates of Buccaneers TE Dallas Clark in Indianapolis before the three moved on in the offseason. &hellip; Broncos DT Justin Bannan and Buccaneers DT Gary Gibson were teammates last year with the Rams. &hellip; Broncos C Dan Koppen and Bucs WR Tiquan Underwood were together with the Patriots last year. &hellip; Bucs WR Vincent Jackson is from Colorado Springs. &hellip; Broncos WR Andre Caldwell is from Tampa &hellip; Hall of Fame semifinalist John Lynch, who will call Sunday's game for Fox, played for the Bucs (1993-2003) and Broncos (2004-07).
Stat you should know: The Bucs are third in the NFL with 16 interceptions, and the Broncos have a turnover in 18 consecutive games, including playoffs.
Record watch:  Manning is a touchdown pass from the Broncos' single-season record of 27, set by John Elway (1998) and Jake Plummer (2004). &hellip; Miller is three sacks from tying the Broncos' franchise record of 17, set by Dumervil in 2009. &hellip; Dumervil is a forced fumble from matching the club single-season record of six, set by Dennis Smith in 1989.
Looking ahead:  The Broncos make their requisite Thursday night appearance four days later, traveling to Oakland before a trip to Baltimore the following week. Those two games -- particularly against the Ravens -- will determine whether the Broncos are playing for a first-round bye when they close the season against the Browns and Chiefs at home, teams that are a collective 4-18.
Prediction:  Broncos 31, Buccaneers 23.
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Buccaneers at Broncos -- Week 13
Where: Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver (grass, outdoors)
When: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET (Fox)
Spread: Broncos by 7 
Forecast: Mostly sunny. Projected kickoff temperature is mid-60s.
Records: Buccaneers (Overall: 6-5, NFC South: 2-2); Broncos (Overall: 8-3, AFC West: 4-0)
Past results: Two most recent meetings -- Oct. 5, 2008: Broncos 16, Bucs 13; Oct. 3, 2004: Broncos 16, Bucs 13. Series record: Denver leads 5-2, with Tampa Bay last win in 1999.
What matters: There are playoff implications aplenty heading into Sunday's game in Denver. The Broncos would clinch the AFC West title with a win or a Chargers loss. The Bucs are fighting to stay in wild-card contention with Atlanta all but sewing up the NFC South. Tampa Bay is tied for the final wild-card spot with Seattle and Minnesota, but the Seahawks hold the tiebreaker. Each game is absolutely vital down the stretch.
Who matters: Denver QB Peyton Manning, WRs Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker. On paper, this matchup seems almost too good to be true for the Broncos' passing game, which ranks fifth in the NFL, averaging 287.5 yards per game. If they play well, this game might never be close considering the Bucs' secondary, battling attrition issues, is statistically the NFL's worst, allowing 316 passing yards per game.
Key matchups: RB Doug Martin vs. the Denver run defense. The Broncos have a stingy pass defense that allows 210 yards per game -- fifth-best in the NFL. They have standout pass rushers in Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil. To take some pressure off QB Josh Freeman and the passing game, Martin will need to be productive. It won't be easy -- even for the league's fourth-leading rusher -- as Denver allows 98.7 rushing yards per game, ninth in the NFL.
Injuries of note: The Broncos lost RB Willis McGahee for the season with a knee injury, but Knowshon Moreno fared well in his stead last week, carrying 20 times for 85 yards. Bucs DT Roy Miller had missed time in practice this week due to illness but returned to action Friday and is expected to play. CB Eric Wright battled through an Achilles injury to play last week, but his suspension for Adderall use was upheld and begins Sunday.
Inside stuff: When it comes to Tampa Bay's rookie class, much of the attention rightly goes to Martin, who has been outstanding in his first NFL season. Much of the remaining focus is spent on fellow first-round pick Mark Barron, a safety who has been inconsistent. But quietly, LB Lavonte David may be playing as well as anyone. With 47 tackles and five tackles for loss in November, David earned NFL defensive rookie of the month honors. His speed and sure tackling ability has been a huge asset for the Bucs' defense.
Stat you should know: When Tampa Bay's receivers catch the ball, they gain yards in large chunks. WR Vincent Jackson is third in the NFL in yards per catch (20.4) and teammate Mike Williams is eighth (16.9). They are the only teammates in the top 10 in that category.
Looking ahead: The Bucs' beleaguered secondary may finally get a bit of respite next week against the Eagles -- assuming, of course, that Philadelphia QB Michael Vick is still injured and rookie Nick Foles continues to struggle. That game will be an absolute must-win for Tampa Bay's playoff hopes if the team loses to the Broncos.
Prediction: Denver 38, Tampa Bay 24
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Seahawks CB Richard Sherman vs. Bears WR Brandon Marshall: Sherman, who is facing a four-game suspension for reportedly violating the league's policy on performance enhancing drugs, will play in this one. He is the best corner in the league this season, so that's big for Seattle. Expect him to spend a lot of time in man coverage on Marshall. I love these kinds of one-on-one battles. Both are physical players, which will make it fun.
Redskins NT Barry Cofield vs. Giants C David Baas: Cofield has really come on in the past month and he might be playing as well as any nose in the league. If the Giants are going to run the ball, Baas has to get movement on him. If not, the Giants could have problems getting push.



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Buccaneers WR Vincent Jackson vs. Broncos CB Champ Bailey: There is nothing better than watching Bailey locked up in man coverage with the other team's best receiver. He has been doing it for years. Jackson is averaging over 20 yards per catch, so you know he will challenge down the field. Bailey is still top notch in man coverage, so look for a lot of action between these two.
Rams DE Chris Long vs. 49ers RT Anthony Davis: Long is a relentless pass rusher who seems to get his sacks in bunches. Davis is one of the most improved lineman in the league. He is a road grader in the run game, but he has improved in pass protection as well. He has to keep Long off of Colin Kaepernick.
Ravens OLB Terrell Suggs vs. Steelers LT Max Starks: Suggs is slowly working back to being close to 100 percent. He doesn't have the explosive speed just yet, but it's getting there. Starks is a huge man who can sometimes struggle with speed off the edge. If Suggs gets it going, look out.
Chargers G Louis Vasquez vs. Bengals DT Geno Atkins: If you are to have any offensive success against the Bengals, you have to block Atkins. The problem is that he is the NFL's best defensive tackle. Vasquez will have his hands full.
Dolphins DE Cameron Wake vs. Patriots LT Nate Solder: Solder has had problems at times this season, but he has played better lately. You can't have that against Wake. He will eat you alive. Wake is one of the league's best pass rushers, so the Patriots have to keep him off Tom Brady.
Seahawks LT Russell Okung vs. Bears DE Julius Peppers: Okung has made big improvements this season and is on his way to being a top left tackle. But Peppers is a tough battle for any young tackle. He is strong and quick. Peppers will be a key to keeping Russell Wilson in the pocket.
Lions WR Calvin Johnson vs. Colts CB Vontae Davis: Davis is coming off a knee injury that has kept him out for a couple of weeks. You know Johnson will test him down the field. He tests everybody and especially a dinged-up corner who loves to take chances.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/>
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			<title><![CDATA[It's the stretch run, but where are the division races?]]></title>
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The only certainties in life are death, taxes and empty seats in Tampa -- unless, of course, you include the AFC East, West, South or North. Or maybe that's the NFC East, West and South.
All I know is that at a time when NFL division races typically heat up, all but one -- the NFC North -- are in lockdown, with Atlanta on the verge of clinching the NFC South and Denver and Baltimore right behind.
Don't ask me why, but seldom has the field for the playoffs been easier to fill out in -- what? November? You gotta be kidding.
Once upon a time December was the month to do your last-minute shopping -- for playoff spots. Not this season, because there's an enormous gap between the haves and have-nots, with seven or eight clubs capable of winning a Super Bowl and everyone else drawing tee times for January.
A year ago, the Giants qualified for the playoffs on the last day of the season, then won the Super Bowl. The year before, it was Green Bay that qualified as a wild card on the last day of the season, then won the Super Bowl. You want to tell me where there's an encore waiting to happen this season?
I'm waiting.
In 2011 at this point, six of the eight division leaders were no more than two games ahead of their nearest challengers, and four were within one. Two years ago, every division was too close to call after 12 weeks, with no more than one game separating the first and second teams and five of them deadlocked.



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I think you get the idea.
Every week I make out a top 32 poll for the Associated Press, and after the first eight or nine positions, I'm flummoxed. The rest of the field blends together, with nobody distinguishing itself unless it's by challenging a play that can't be challenged or allowing an opponent to convert a fourth-and-29 on a checkdown.
It's parity, all right, but not as Pete Rozelle envisioned.
"We're at that point where [the league] separates itself," said former coach Brian Billick, now an analyst for Fox and the NFL Network.
No, we're not. We're way beyond it.
Virtually every division is Secretariat running the Belmont, with clubs like New England, Houston and Atlanta lapping the field and jockeying for home-field advantage. In fact, if there is a race, that's where it is: Playoff positioning. We know that San Francisco and Baltimore and Denver make the playoffs; what we don't know is which gain first-round byes.
So there's where you have drama.
But elsewhere? It's a cast of thousands caught in a spin cycle, and the envelope, please: There are 17 teams -- over half the league -- with records below .500 and another five at 6-5.
Once upon a time, then-commissioner Rozelle preached parity for his league, and he has his wish. Only it's not so much parity as it is mediocrity, with three teams -- Philadelphia, Kansas City and Arizona -- each locked in tailspins of seven or more consecutive losses and another, Oakland, outscored 169-79 in its past four starts, all defeats.
It's the good, the bad and the ugly, and the good comprises the top quarter of the NFL.
Five of the division leaders hold three-game leads. A sixth, San Francisco, has a two-and-a-half game edge on Seattle, while the Giants are two up on Washington in the NFC East. Only in the NFC North is there a race, with Chicago trying to hold off Green Bay. The Bears play Seattle this weekend, then hit the road for three of their final four gigs.
That could be a problem. But so could this: Their only home game is Dec. 16 against Green Bay, a team that has won eight of its past nine against Chicago.
People keep telling me teams like Dallas and Washington and Minnesota and Miami could reach the playoffs, and, yeah, OK, I guess. It's Christmas season, right? Then I hear someone like Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie guaranteeing the playoffs, and I realize that you can't believe everything you hear.
Granted, there has been a raft of close games this season, with 96 decided by eight or fewer points -- more than any through the first 12 weeks of any year. But so what? The results are almost always the same: With New England, Atlanta, Houston and Baltimore on top, and Kansas City, Carolina, Jacksonville and Oakland on the bottom.
Over the past 16 years, the NFL had at least five new playoff teams from the preceding season, which is pretty remarkable, but that streak ends now. New England was in the playoffs last year. So were Atlanta, Houston, the Giants, Packers, 49ers, Broncos and Ravens. That's eight locks, folks, with four spots left.
Chicago gains one of them, and Pittsburgh could gain another -- and the Steelers would be another playoff returnee. Seattle might win the last NFC wild-card position, and maybe Indianapolis makes it in the AFC, too. Those are two teams we didn't see last year. But Cincinnati is, and the Bengals are an outside shot to repeat as a playoff participant.
Bottom line: There could be as few as two new playoff clubs and no more than four. But that's it -- and that should tell you something about this year's NFL. It tells you that if you're looking for unpredictability, you'll have to wait for the playoffs.
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There's no reason for Broncos CB Champ Bailey to move to safety yet. (Andrew Mason) 



Rod Woodson did it, and burnished his Hall of Fame credentials. Ronde Barber did it, and kept his spot in the starting lineup and cemented his status as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend.
But Broncos CB Champ Bailey would rather not move from cornerback to safety, even though as a 14-year veteran, it would seem such a shift would be necessary to extend his career.
Bailey was adamant about not ruling it out, but added, I don't plan on doing that."
As long as Bailey remains healthy, such a move isn't imminent. The NFL's all-time leader among Pro Bowl appearances by cornerbacks has remained at that level this year, and has been assigned to cover the opponent's top receiver regularly since the middle of the Week 3 loss to Houston.
Staying at cornerback a few years from now presents its own issue -- namely eventually having to accept a downsized role, as Bailey's ex-Redskins teammate, Hall of Famer Darrell Green, did during the last three seasons of a 20-year career that ended after the 2002 season.
"I've always said if it comes to the point where I have to come off the bench, I don't know if I could deal with that. And he did it for three years," Bailey said. "I don't know if I'm made that way. We'll see."
BAILEY BEHIND THE 'DOGS: Bailey's alma mater, Georgia, faces Alabama on Saturday in the SEC Championship Game, and he wants to reach out to his old school, considering that a national-title shot is on the line.
"I'm actually kind of prepping myself to call and give them a pep talk because we can't let this one slide," Bailey said. "This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities because I'm tired of people talking about Herschel Walker. That was 30-something years ago."
Bailey claims he has support in the locker room from S David Bruton, a Notre Dame graduate, "because he thinks Notre Dame could beat Georgia in the BCS championship," he said.
"The guy has no idea."
Bruton claims it's only because he wants some new blood in the title game, which Alabama won last year.
"It's going to be a tough task regardless of who plays," Bruton said. "It's just personal preference to see Georgia. We saw Alabama last year. Let's get two new teams to go at it."
NOTES: DE/LB Von Miller was named the AFC's Defensive Player of the Month, making him the first Bronco so honored since Bailey in 2006 &hellip; G/C Manny Ramirez (back) and WR Brandon Stokley (wrist and hip) were limited in practice.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:28:09 EST</pubDate>
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When Wesley Woodyard (obscured) faced Dallas Clark three years ago, it didn't end well for the BroncosLB. (US Presswire) 



Ask Broncos LB Wesley Woodyard about his memories of facing Buccaneers TE Dallas Clark, and you'll get a simple answer.
"Oh, it was bad," Woodyard said, a weary smile crossing his face.
It wasn't so much that Woodyard was on the losing end of big plays when he went against Clark, then an Indianapolis Colt, on Dec. 13, 2009. But three times when the Colts were at the 10-yard-line or closer, then-QB Peyton Manning turned to Clark, who was being covered by Woodyard. Three times, the Colts scored, which was enough for a 28-16 win. Two were in goal-to-go situations. Two were on third downs.
"Peyton's been on me the whole year about when I played him back in the day," Woodyard said.
Clark had his way with the Broncos over his years with the Colts; in six games against them -- including one in the playoffs -- he scored six times. But half were on that December afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium, a day that started the Broncos, then 8-4, on a downward spiral. They lost their next four games to close that season, and didn't reverse course until after they'd lost 20 of 25 games before Tim Tebow became their full-time starter six games into the 2011 season.
Since then, the Broncos are 16-8 -- not quite as good as they were bad, but close. Manning and Clark are no longer Colts, having left for the Broncos and Bucs within weeks of each other this spring. Woodyard has become a full-time starter and has been the Broncos' leading tackler in a breakout season. 
Significantly for Sunday's matchup, Broncos coaches have the advantage of picking the quarterback's mind for insight into Clark's tendencies.
"We might have had conversations, but they will stay internal," Broncos coach John Fox said.
Woodyard can also draw knowledge from TE Jacob Tamme, who was Clark's understudy the past four seasons in Indianapolis.
"(Clark) and Jacob are kind of similar -- the same route's run," Woodyard said.
Practice Notes:Every Bronco on the 53-man roster practiced Wednesday but DE Robert Ayers, who was excused to be with his family after the death of his father Saturday &hellip; WR Brandon Stokley was limited with wrist and hip problems &hellip; G/C Manny Ramirez was limited because of a back problem &hellip; The Broncos will host Australian Football League team St. Kilda on Friday. The 139-year-old club, based in Melbourne, is in Colorado for 16 days of high-altitude training.
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			<description><![CDATA[We were a bit puzzled Tuesday after some observers made a stink about Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles tracking down Peyton Manning after the Broncos beat Kansas City last Sunday and asking for his autograph.
A local TV reporter caught Charles in the act and asked if he usually sought signatures from opponents. Charles sheepishly grinned and said the autograph was for his mother.
But Chiefs TV analyst (and former Chiefs player) Rich Baldinger didn't approve, saying actions like those from Charles was one reason why the organization has been in such a malaise and that the team must not care about winning if players were friendly to their opponents (receiver Dwayne Bowe also tracked down Manning after the game for a photo).
On Wednesday, Manning was asked about the autograph kerfuffle, and he said, &ldquo;I don't even know why that cameraman was in that zone. That was kind of annoying. But for families, yeah. I've signed for somebody's brother or mother or fan. That's what you do. Players are constantly trading. You sign for teammates. Everybody has a high school auction. That's part of the deal. That was blown way out of proportion.&rdquo;
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			<title><![CDATA[A Super Bowl in Denver? Broncos hope to make it happen]]></title>
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If Denver bids for the Super Bowl, it will sell sunny days like this, which are far more common than snowy ones in February. (US Presswire) 



Denver hopes to follow the lead block of New York and New Jersey to achieve a long-held dream of hosting the Super Bowl at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
Wednesday, the Broncos confirmed that they and the city have submitted an application to bid on hosting the Super Bowls in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., will become the first outdoor cold-weather venue to host the Super Bowl when it hosts Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2, 2014. The game will return to warmer climes for Super Bowls XLIX (Glendale, Ariz.), L (Miami Gardens, Fla., or Santa Clara, Calif.) and LI (Miami Gardens, Santa Clara or Houston).
Denver's hopes likely will rest on something as capricious as the weather at MetLife Stadium. If a mid-winter snowstorm strikes, the notion of cold-weather Super Bowls could wither and die immediately. But if conditions are benign, the league might be compelled to consider Denver and other frosty cities with outdoor stadiums in the future.
Denver will try to sell its relatively dry winter weather to the league. Although the nearby Rocky Mountains are pummeled with snow, the city averages just 5.9 inches of snow in February, and most of its major snowstorms take place in November, December, March or early April.
Super Bowl LII, the first one for which Denver wants to bid, will take place on Feb. 4, 2018. The average high temperature for that date is 41, and the average low is 18, which projects to a game-time temperature falling through the lower 30s into the 20s.
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			<title><![CDATA[Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles scores autograph from Broncos' Peyton Manning]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[After the Chiefs narrowly lost to the Broncos on Sunday, Kansas City running back Jamaal Charles was spotted in the parking lot asking Peyton Manning for an autograph. Manning happily obliged.
Some in the Kansas City area apparently weren't happy that Charles had made the request -- you can see the episode in this KCTV 5 video. And when a reporter asked him how many players autographs he normally gets, Charles sheepishly laughed and said it was for his mother.
Meanwhile, Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe asked Manning to pose for a picture.
&ldquo;He's a legend,&rdquo; Bowe said afterward. &ldquo;It's Peyton Manning. Who wouldn't want a picture of him?&rdquo;
Charles has received some pushback for his autograph attempt, including former analyst Rich Baldinger, a former Chiefs player, at the end of the clip linked above. Baldinger says the team must not care about winning if they're trying to score Manning's signature after the game.
That, of course, is ridiculous. Just because you can crack a smile after a loss doesn't mean you're flippant about trying to be good at your job. It just means that you have perspective and you realize losing a game doesn't mean you should spend the next week inside your basement crying tears of sorrow. For more NFL news, rumors and analysis, follow @EyeOnNFL on Twitter, and subscribe to our Pick-6 Podcast and NFL newsletter. You can follow Josh Katzowitz on Twitter here: @joshkatzowitz.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/>
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			<title><![CDATA[NFL Playoff Picture Scenarios -- Week 13]]></title>
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I hope you all had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! It seems the division leaders are gobbling up the competition this year (sorry!) as NFL Week 12 brought a little more clarity to the playoff picture. This is first time in memory that four division leaders in a conference (AFC)have a minimum of three-game leads. The NFC is not much closer with only one division within a game (NFC North) and two others that are wide spreads in the NFC West (2.5-game lead for SF) and NFC South (four-game lead for Atlanta).
These wide division gaps will lead to division titles being clinched earlier than normal but will also lead to a murky wild card playoff picture. Also, due to the records of the wild card contenders being worse than normal, we are seeing more teams alive for the playoff race this year. So far, we have only eliminated the 1-10 Kansas City Chiefs from playoff contention, leaving 31 teams in the playoff hunt. That's the largest number of teams in playoff contention with five games to play sincethe 2007 season.
So we look ahead to Week 13 and how teams can lock up playoff positions. We're heavy on division clinching scenarios for this time of year due to the AFC leader positioning, but we have some playoff berth clinching situations to examine as well.



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Let's start in the AFC:
- New England can clinch the AFC East division title with a WIN at Miami. That's all they need as the win would give the Patriots a 5-0 division record and would give them at least a split in their season series against the Dolphins.No team in the division could beat New England at 9-7 as they would either have a head-to-head advantage (New England swept Buffalo and the N.Y. Jets) or would beatMiami on division record.
- Baltimore can clinch the AFC North division title with a WIN against Pittsburgh +Cincinnati loss. A win getsBaltimore to 10-6 at worst and Pittsburgh to 10-6 at best and the Ravens would own a 5-0 division record and a season sweep of the Steelers. If you combine that with a Cincinnati loss this week which would get the Bengals to 10-6 at best, the Ravens would have at least a split with Cincinnati and would beat them on division record (5-1 to 3-3). Also, there can't be a three-way tie with Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at 10-6 in this scenario because Pittsburgh and Cincy play each other on Week 16.
- If the Ravens don't clinch a division title this week, Baltimore can clinch a playoff berth with EITHER a WIN OR a TIE + Cincinnati loss + Miami loss or tie. The win gets the Ravens in the playoffs as they would get to 10-6 at worst and only eight teams can get there, so we need to eliminate two teams to clinch a playoff berth. The win puts Pittsburgh behind Baltimore for good, as we saw above with the season sweep.Miami is another team that can get to 10-6 but they can't beat Baltimore in any tiebreaker as they don't play head-to-head, and Baltimore would have a 9-3 conference record while Miami is 7-5 at best.We must also consider if Miami can win the East and the possibility of New England beating Baltimore in a Wild Card tiebreaker. Well, the Ravens beat the Patriots in Week 3 so that hurts those chances, and if we consider a three-way tie between New England, Baltimore and Indianapolis, the Patriots would need to win that tiebreaker to negate the loss to the Ravens. However, if we get each team to 9-3 in the conferencein an effort to have New England win a tiebreaker on strength of victory, that gets Indianapolis to 11-5 overall which kills the three-team tie. If Indy is at 10-6 that would get them to 8-4 at best in conference record, thus leaving Baltimore vs. New England, and we know Baltimore wins that head-to-head. On the TIE scenario leaving Baltimore at 9-6-1 at worst, we need a Cincinnati loss as the Baltimore tie keeps Pittsburgh alive to beat the Ravens. We also need a Miami loss or tie as the loss would keep the Dolphins from catching Baltimore or a tie would create a potential tiebreaker that Miami cannot win over Baltimore (same reasons as above at 10-6).
- Denver can clinch the AFC West division title with EITHER a WIN OR a TIE + San Diego loss or tie ORSan Diego loss. Denver can't lose a two-team tie with San Diego due to their head-to-head sweep of the Chargers. If Denver ties withOakland at 8-8, Denver would win the tiebreaker on common games record (7-5 to 6-6). Also, Oakland getting to 8-8 would give San Diego its 8th loss. In the case of a three-way tie at 8-8, Denver would win the tiebreaker on head-to-head record as the Broncos would be 3-1 vs. 2-2 for Oakland and 1-3 for San Diego.
- The Texans cannot clinch a division title this week, but Houston can clinch a playoff berth with EITHER a WIN or TIE OR Miami loss or tie + Cincinnati loss or tie OR Miami loss or tie + Pittsburgh loss or tie OR Cincinnati loss + Pittsburgh loss. Houston can't clinch the division since Indianapolis could still sweep the Texans with wins in Week 15 and 17. A Texans win or tie gets them into the top seven in the AFC, and with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh playing each other in Week 16 gets Houston a playoff spot. If Houston does not win, they basically need to get rid of two of these three teams: Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Miami. Since Baltimore would win any head-to-head tie with either Pittsburgh, Cincy or Miami, a Miami loss or tie (gets rid of Miami) combined with either a Steelers or Bengalsloss (creates a tie with Baltimore for one of those teams)or tie (creates a situation where tying team needs to win out including win in the PIT-CIN game) gets the Ravens in the playoffs.If Miami wins, we would need both Cincinnati and Pittsburgh to lose to get the Ravens in as Miami could beat them to a wild card, and if either Cincinnati or Pittsburgh wins or ties, they could win out to beat the Ravens to a wild card.
How about some NFC fun?
- Atlanta can clinch the NFC South division title with EITHER a WIN + Tampa Bay loss or tie OR a TIE + Tampa Bay loss. The Atlanta win over New Orleanswould get them to 11-5 at worst, butsince Tampa Bay could still catch the Falcons at 11-5 and beat them in a tiebreaker on division record (4-2 to 3-3) Atlanta would need a Buccaneer loss or tie to clinch. In the case of an Atlanta tie they would simply need Tampa Bay to lose so that the Bucs couldn't catch them in overall record.
- If Atlanta wins or ties but Tampa Bay wins, the Falcons can clinch a playoff berth withEITHER a WIN + Seattle loss or tie OR a TIE +Seattle loss + Minnesota loss.If Atlanta wins to get to 11-5 at worstand we assume Tampa Bay goes on to win the division, we basically need to get rid of 2 of Green Bay, Minnesota and Seattle to lock up a playoff spot for the Falcons. Since Atlanta would only be 7-5 in the conference in this scenario, they could still lose to Minnesota if the Vikings win out.However, the Vikings winning out means two losses for Green Bay, which would mean at least one of those teams couldn't catch Atlanta at 11-5. So if we get a Seattle loss or tie (the Seahawks can beat the Falcons at 11-5 on conference record), that combined with the Minnesota-Green Bay scenario gets the Falcons in the playoffs. If Atlanta TIES, they still need to get rid of two of those same three teams and would need a Seattle loss to avoid a tie, and a Minnesota loss because the Vikings could tie Green Bay and then win out. Which would leave Atlanta, Minnesota and Green Bay at 10-5-1, and Atlanta would lose out in all cases based on conference record.
Those are the clinching scenarios for this week. Fire away with any questions you may have. I'll take a look at other teams vying for playoff spots later in the week.


PLAYOFF PICTURE SCENARIOS: WEEK 13
AFCHOUSTON TEXANSHouston can clinch a playoff berth with:1) HOU win or tie OR2) MIA loss or tie + PIT loss or tie OR3) MIA loss or tie + CIN loss or tie OR4) PIT loss + CIN lossBALTIMORE RAVENSBaltimore can clinch the AFC North division with:1) BAL win + CIN lossBaltimore can clinch a playoff berth with:1) BAL win OR2) BAL tie + CIN loss + MIA loss or tieNEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSNew England can clinch the AFC East division with:1) NE win
DENVER BRONCOSDenver can clinch the AFC West division with:1) DEN win OR2) DEN tie + SD loss or tie OR
3) SD lossNFCATLANTA FALCONSAtlanta can clinch the NFC South division with:1) ATL win + TB loss or tie OR2) ATL tie + TB lossAtlanta can clinch a playoff berth with:1) ATL win + SEA loss or tie OR2) ATL tie + SEA loss + MIN loss
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Editor's note: After each week of the NFL regular season, Pete Prisco will update his predictions for which teams will make the playoffs, ranked in order by seed.Playoff picture projections: Week 12AFC1. Houston Texans (South champion)2. New England Patriots (East champion)3. Baltimore Ravens (North champion)4. Denver Broncos (West champion)5. Indianapolis Colts (wild card No. 1)6. Cincinnati Bengals (wild card No. 2)NFC 1. Atlanta Falcons (South champion)2. San Francisco 49ers (West champion)3. New York Giants (East champion)4. Green Bay Packers (North champion)5. Chicago Bears (wild card No. 1)6. Seattle Seahawks (wild card No. 2)Keep an eye on the Bengals. Here they come. They are playing as well as any team in their division, Ravens included. It will be a tough game Sunday at San Diego, but they have a real chance to be a playoff team.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:15:57 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Broncos Notebook: Ex-Charger Jacob Hester adjusts to new team]]></title>
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After facing the Broncos for four years, Jacob Hester joins them. (US Presswire) 



As RB Jacob Hester wrapped up his first workout as a member of the Broncos on Monday, the reality of his new situation settled in as he and teammates gathered for a post-lifting huddle.
"I'm not going to lie: today in the weight room, they broke it down on, 'Broncos!' and that was a little weird, saying 'Broncos,'" Hester said, smiling. "But I'm excited."
Hester was signed to the Broncos' roster Monday morning, issued jersey No. 40 and immediately went to work learning the offense and meeting his new teammates after being out of work for the past 12 weeks since San Diego cut him in the preseason.
He had workouts with four teams during his dozen weeks out of the game, and the Broncos were his last stop for a session Nov. 21, one day before Thanksgiving, which complicated matters.
"With Thanksgiving being on that next day and only being here half a day and then traveling on Friday, it didn't make sense to do anything then," Hester said. "They said the workout went well, and they'd get in touch with me Sunday. They did, and they held to their word. So I'm here now."
Broncos coach John Fox said that "a lot" of Hester's workout focused on pass protection, offering a hint of part of his role in the offense. Hester is also the most proven short-yardage runner among the runners currently on the active roster with Willis McGahee out until January because of torn medial collateral ligament and a fractured bone in his knee.
Denver did not have to cut anyone to make room for Hester, since the spot vacated when McGahee was placed on injured reserve last week was not filled until now.
RB Johnson re-signed: RB Jeremiah Johnson was re-signed to the practice squad Monday. Johnson was released from the practice squad Saturday in a procedural move; because the Broncos were one man short of the 53-man limit on the primary roster, they had to cut one player from their practice squad. Hester's signing meant the Broncos had a full complement again.
Ayers with family after father's death: DE Robert Ayers left the team to be with his family. Ayers' father died suddenly Saturday night, but Ayers remained with the team in Kansas City and played 21 snaps Sunday.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:14:29 EST</pubDate>
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Broncos' Jacob Tamme lunged past Eric Berry for the Broncos' first touchdown Sunday. (US Presswire) 



Having been with the Colts for three playoff appearances and an AFC Championship in his five-season career, Broncos TE Jacob Tamme knows more about the evolution of a successful season than most of his teammates and the key lessons along the way.
The one most apt for the Broncos (8-3) during their 17-9 win over 1-10 Kansas City in Week 12 was this: sometimes you're going to have an off-day, but what separates contenders from the pack is the ability to eke out a win regardless.
"I feel right now like it was good for us to scrap one out," Tamme said. "We've played in close games, we've won close games, but this was on the road, against a team desperate for a win."
It was a shaky performance, but it was enough.
Offense: C
Denver's scoring total would have looked a bit better if K Matt Prater had been on target, but he missed a pair of field goal attempts and has now misfired on four of his last nine tries dating back to Nov. 11. The offense wasn't completely ineffective; six of its nine drives netted multiple first downs; RB Knowshon Moreno had 111 yards from scrimmage in his first start of the season, and QB Peyton Manning's lone interception was a deep heave intended for WR Eric Decker that essentially functioned as a punt. But the 17 points were the offense's lowest total of the season, as the Broncos had a streak of five games with at least 31 points snapped, and multiple drops kept the passing game from finding its proper rhythm at times. Previous game's grade: B-
Defense: B
After being caught off-balance on its first series, the Broncos' defense gathered itself and began clamping down on the Chiefs. When Brady Quinn did throw, he rarely had time to set up and get comfortable, and after a pair of coverage gaffes on Kansas City TE Tony Moeaki in the first half, the Broncos tweaked their coverage and rarely let him get open after halftime. But what the Broncos did learn is that they can be run upon, and the Chiefs' 148-yard, 4.8-yards-per-carry performance on the ground offers a template that the Bucs and Ravens might try to follow with Doug Martin and Ray Rice, respectively. The run defense has some work to do if the Broncos are to extend their winning streak. Previous game's grade: B
Special teams: C-
KR/PR Trindon Holliday set up the offense in good field position twice with kickoff returns of 50 and 42 yards Sunday, but P Britton Colquitt had arguably his worst punt of the season, a 39-yard wobbler that Kansas City's Javier Arenas returned 20 yards to the Denver 37-yard-line, leaving the Chiefs just one first down away from a field goal that put them in front 6-0. Prater's struggles aren't a concern to the Broncos yet, but his two missed field goals and four in the last three games are mystifying -- especially a 33-yarder that he slammed into the left upright. Previous game's grade: B
Coaching: B.
Broncos coach John Fox and offensive coordinator Mike McCoy had a perfect opportunity to give Moreno a chance, and he played a mistake-free 60 minutes that likely earned him the job for the foreseeable future until Willis McGahee returns sometime in January. Defensively, they adapted to the Chiefs' running tendency and played most of the game in their base packages, which gradually closed the holes that Jamaal Charles, Peyton Hillis and Dexter McCluster saw early. As a result, the Chiefs amassed just three first downs on their last five possessions after falling behind 14-9 and never seriously threatened a comeback. Previous game's grade: B
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:34:07 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sorting the Sunday Pile, Week 12: Is anyone scared of the Falcons?]]></title>
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Is anyone afraid of the Falcons?  Another close win on Sunday -- this time 24-23 over the Bucs -- Atlanta is tied for the best record in football at 10-1. But is anyone afraid of them? I ask that as someone who actually picked them to win the Super Bowl too.
Because I'm not sure anyone should be. OK, let me rephrase that. Atlanta's a good team and plenty scary. But they're not beating the mess out of opponents like a 10-win November team should be.
They're now an improbable 7-1 in one-score games and haven't been able to really crank up the gas against any inferior opponents. Carolina, Oakland and Arizona (combined 9-23 this year) kept things close against the Falcons, something that shouldn't happen, particularly at home.
Sunday's win over the Buccaneers was similar in terms of their inability to harness their full talent and beat up on a team. Tampa's secondary is terrible and even though Matt Ryan finished with 353 passing yards and only six incompletions, it certainly felt like Atlanta could've taken more shots down the field. Why try and run against a good rush defense when heaving it down the field -- your best trait -- exposes your opponent's biggest weakness?
And here's a better question: why isn't Jacquizz Rodgers getting more run? I get that Michael Turner's been their bellcow and he's the guy who gets all the money, but Rodgers needs to go more often. Rodgers (10 carries for 49 yards) outrushed Turner (13 carries for 17 yards) Sunday and it's quite clear that when he's on the field Atlanta is more dangerous on offense. Turner doesn't have to completely disappear, but if Atlanta wants to be one of those scary teams in the playoffs, flipping the usage for Rodgers and Turner might very well be the answer.
Washington Back in the Wild-Card Race?The NFC wild-card race should be fun to watch. Even after getting hammered on Sunday night, I'd expect the Packers to pick up the first seed there, assuming they can sweep the Vikings. Seattle, with three home games left, is a good bet for the second spot. But how about the Redskins as a sleeper to sneak in?
They have a quarterback in Robert Griffin III who can keep them in any game. They're warming up at the right time, winning two-straight division games out of the bye. They have a decent schedule with the Giants, Ravens, Browns, Eagles and Cowboys on tap. And most importantly, they have tiebreakers: the Skins beat the Vikings and Buccaneers head-to-head.
With Seattle, Tampa Bay, Minnesota and New Orleans all losing on Sunday, things are suddenly kind of sneakily opening up for Washington to make a run. Let's say they win four of their last five and finish 9-7.
Tampa plays at Denver, New Orleans and Atlanta. Anything above 8-8 would be impressive. The Vikings have the Packers twice, the Texans and the Bears. Is 7-9 out of the question? Seattle could lose two games on the road and then at home to San Francisco to finish 9-7 with a 6-6 conference record. Even with a loss to the Giants, closing out with wins over Philly and Dallas would get Washington to 7-5 in the conference.
It's a long shot. I admit as much. But it's worth noting as we prep for the stretch run.
Or good one anyway -- there are a group of teams (Seattle, Tampa Bay, Minnesota, New Orleans, Washington, Dallas) bunched up at either 6-5 or 5-6 and prepared to duel it out for the last spot, with Green Bay (7-4) holding a slight advantage.
But look at that list of teams again because they all lost on Sunday. Seattle choked in Miami, Minnesota got hammered by the Bears, Tampa Bay couldn't stop Matt Ryan from marching late and the Saints were overpowered by the 49ers defense. Washington's the only team that made up any ground this week.
Eli-te, AgainOf course, it would be totally irresponsible to get on the Redskins hype train without also pointing out that the Giants have a shot to basically wrap up the NFC East when they head to Washington in Week 13.
Oh yes, and that the Giants team that showed up in New York on Sunday night and whipped the Packers 38-10 sure did look like the Giants team that tends to get insanely hot after Thanksgiving and storm into the playoffs.
When Eli Manning is clicking and they're running the ball efficiently and the defense is disrupting quarterbacks, the Giants are a tough team to beat. They did all those things on Sunday night and now they're a game better at 7-4 than their pace through 12 weeks last season. As the only NFC East team above .500, they don't have a ton of competition in the division at the moment.
Wrapping up the Blaine Gabbert Era Boy, that really got out of hand fast didn't it? Gabbert's got to be done in Jacksonville, what with Chad Henne actually making Jacksonville look competitive the last two weeks. Even if they lose out, Henne's clearly a better option.
This is a sad indictment of Gabbert and perhaps, more importantly, Mike Mularkey. Henne looked horrible in relief against the Colts earlier in the season, but how did Mularkey not figure out that Henne gave them a better shot to win before his hand was forced in Week 11?
It's crazy to think that Jacksonville might already be moving on from their 2011 first-round pick ... but Jacksonville might be moving on from their 2011 first-round pick. Henne's not anyone special, but he's at least making 2012 first-round pick Justin Blackmon look good.
If it's my billions invested in that franchise, I'm going for a full-blown reboot, grabbing a quarterback with upside in the third round (like, you know, Russell Wilson, who the Jaguars passed on in order to take punter Bryan Anger) and rebuilding around other pieces for 2012.
The Niners On the Other Hand ... We're only two games into the Colin Kaepernick Era in San Francisco, and we can't read too much into what he's done, even if he's undefeated. Teams don't have a ton of film on the 49ers new starter, San Francisco stunned the Bears with a great gameplan and New Orleans is bad on offense.
But if the first two games are a barometer for what Kaepernick could do as a starter, the 49ers just became terrifying.
The one thing they've missed is a quarterback who can make their passing game dynamic. And so far, Kaepernick looks like that guy. He can make throws that Alex Smith can't, and Jim Harbaugh will let him make those throws. The 49ers aren't one-dimensional with Kaepernick under center, and Kaepernick's ability to run and throw only serves to make him more dangerous.
Whether it's him or Smith under center down the stretch is probably irrelevant for the 49ers playoff chances. They're going to win that division after today. What's going to be fascinating will be a pair of games in the middle of December: at New England and at Seattle. Those games are back-to-back and they'll test Kaepernick's mettle in two different and extremely difficult sets of circumstances.
In a month we'll have a much better idea of whether or not Harbaugh made the right move benching Smith for Kaepernick (assuming he continues to do so). But right now it's only fair to give Harbaugh the benefit of the doubt in just about anything he does when it comes to coaching. His latest move is looking pretty brilliant in terms of immediate dividends.
Appreciating the Mannings It's pretty easy to think about the NFL and think about the Manning family. Peyton Manning is a sure-fire Hall of Famer and Eli Manning reminded us on Sunday night why counting him out is just dumb.
Father Archie is the third wheel here, but he still managed to throw 125 touchdown passes in his career. And that means, with Eli crossing the 200-TD mark on Sunday night, the Manning family now has a whopping 750 touchdown passes in the NFL.
That's an insane amount -- more than the Panthers, Jaguars and Texans, to name a few, have in their franchise history -- and it's just your latest reminder of how good the Manning family is at slinging the rock around.
And you know what's even crazier about their whole milestone-ish afternoon? On Sunday Eli surpassed CBS Sports own Phil Simms for most touchdown passes by a Giants quarterback, and Peyton surpassed the Broncos own John Elway for second-most wins by a quarterback with 149. And he did it on the same day where he managed to go over 25 touchdown passes and 3,000 yards for the 14th time in his career.
Just a remarkable family.
November Pain "Don't want to spend too much time focusing on the Chiefs because a) they stink and b) I'm writing up the epitaph for their 2012 season. But they're now the first officially eliminated team of 2012 and it's worth noting that they scored all of two touchdowns in November. Like, the whole month!
Lock 'em in for the first overall pick of the draft with the loser of Monday night's game and the Jaguars the only serious competition.
Black Monday? Sunday's spree of college firings was a harsh reminder exactly what time of the year it is. Everyone with the Chiefs should fear for their jobs and it's really really difficult to imagine Norv Turner making it through the year if San Diego keeps this up.
The Bolts have now lost six of their last seven, with their lone win coming against the Chiefs. Sunday's debacle was perhaps the most Norv loss of Norv's tenure, as the Chargers gave up a 4th-and-29 (29!) to Ray Rice and the Ravens and managed to give it up in overtime.
Were they victims of a terrible spot by the officials? Absolutely. But 4th-and-29! That game was over. They're still technically alive in the playoff hunt at 4-7 and five "meh" teams left on the schedule. But they've only beaten Oakland, Kansas City and Tennessee. They're much worse than anyone expects.
GIF O' THE WEEK
It was a disappointing day, GIF-wise. But this shot of tiny Darren Sproles flipping giant Aldon Smith over his back is just pure-tee amazing.

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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:22:51 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Quick NFL Tiebreaker Scenarios -- Week 13]]></title>
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 This time next week, the Patriots could be chowing down on an AFC East title and a playoff berth.  (US Presswire) 



Here are few quick tidbits on NFL Playoff clinching scenarios heading into Week 13 for AFC teams in 2012:

New England can clinch the AFC East division title with a win at Miami.

With Buffalo's loss to Indianapolis in Week 12, New England would now have a tiebreaker advantage over all three division opponents if they can beat Miami next week. They would win by either a head-to-head sweep (over Buffalo and the New York Jets) or by division record (in case Miami ties them and splits head-to-head).

Houstoncannot clinch the AFC South division title this week.

Indianapolis' win over Buffalo during Week 12 keeps Indianapolis alive even if Houston wins and Indianapolis loses in Week 13. Indianapolis couldcatch Houston at 11-5 and sweep Houston head-to-head as the two teams play in Weeks 15 and 17.

Denver can win the AFC West division title with EITHER a win or tie and a San Diego loss or tie, OR San Diego loss.

Denver can't lose a two-team tie with San Diego due to their head-to-head sweep of the Chargers. If Denver ties with Oakland at 8-8, Denver would win the tiebreaker on common games record (7-5 to 6-6). Also, Oakland getting to 8-8 would give San Diego its 8th loss. In the case of a three-way tie at 8-8, Denver would win the tiebreaker on head-to-head record as the Broncos would be 3-1 vs. 2-2 for Oakland and 1-3 for San Diego.

Baltimore can clinch the AFC North division titlewith a win (vs. Pittsburgh) and a Cincinnati loss.

Baltimore would get to 10 wins and be 10-6 at worst and would have a season sweep over Pittsburgh, which would be 10-6 at best. So Baltimore would win any 2-way tie with Pittsburgh.A Cincinnati loss would get the Bengals to 10-6 at best and Baltimore would beat Cincinnati in a 2-way tie on division record 4-2 to 3-3 (Baltimore and Cincinnati would split head-to-head in this scenario). Also, in this scenario, there can be no 3-way tie at 10-6 since Pittsburgh and Cincinnati play each other in Week 16.
NFL playoff picture&bull;Full Week 12 scores
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:41:54 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Postgame analysis: Broncos 17, Chiefs 9]]></title>
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Add Kansas City's 17-9 loss to Denver on Sunday to the moral victory column.
Hey, combined with taking Pittsburgh to overtime, that's two in three weeks for the Chiefs. They slowed QB Peyton Manning and even had a shot in the fourth quarter. But in the end, this was the same ol' Chiefs; they could not score a touchdown for the second straight week and third time this season.
"Every time we get a loss, it's frustrating," RB Jamaal Charles said. "I don't know when it's going to stop, but hopefully we can dig deep down in our souls and find a way to get out of this."
Denver (8-3) won its sixth straight, this one more unspectcular than the rest. The Chiefs got to Manning early -- LB Justin Houston sacked him twice in the first half -- and were able to knock the Broncos out of their rhythm.
Manning still made enough plays, finding TE Jacob Tamme just before halftime to give Denver its first lead, 7-6, and then finding WR Demaryius Thomas with a beautiful 30-yard pass for another go-ahead score in the third quarter.
The Chiefs (1-10) still had their chances as they had the ball three times in the fourth quarter, trailing 14-9. Facing third-and-1 at the Denver 41, the Chiefs had their fourth false start of the game. After a Brady Quinn incompletion, coach Romeo Crennel sent his punt team on the field with 6:35 left in the game. Crennel then took his second timeout.
"I was considering going for it, and I decided not to go for it," Crennel said. "And so I punted the ball."
The Chiefs didn't get it back until there were only 14 seconds left on the clock -- less time than they would have had if Crennel hadn't wasted a timeout. Another mismanaged opportunity to add to the list.
When the game turned: Manning's touchdown pass to Thomas. That put the game at more than a field goal away for Kansas City, which is like having a two-score lead.
Highlight moment: Again, Manning's touchdown pass to Thomas. CB Jalil Brown had good coverage and was about a half-step behind Thomas along the left sideline. Manning hit Thomas perfectly in stride.
Top-shelf performances:

Broncos QB Peyton Manning -- completed 22 of 37 passes for 285 yards, two touchdowns and an interception
Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas -- four catches, 82 yards, 1 touchdown
Chiefs RB Jamal Charles -- 107 yards on 23 rushing attempts
Chiefs LB Justin Houston -- 2 sacks, 4 tackles, 4 QB hits

What they said about another Chiefs' loss:

Crennel -- "By a long shot we were not perfect, but we still were in the game until the end, and that's the thing that I've been telling these guys all along that if they will play with energy, effort and attitude like that, they can be in the game until the end and give themselves a chance to win in the end."
Charles -- "We know we ain't going to the playoffs, so we're playing for our pride. We're playing for our organization. We're playing for our coaches and our teammates and trying to keep each other strong. We're trying to win games, and that's all we got right now."
Chiefs RT Eric Winston on Kansas City's four false starts -- "Earlier in the game, they were simulating the snap cadence and it's something with the back judge now, it's with the back and they're not going to hear it as much. After we got on them a little bit, they stopped it, but early in the game, they were simulating. You're going to get that. I have to stay on sides. We all have to stay on sides. It's just on us."
Crennel on his altercation with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll in the second quarter -- "Just a friendly discussion between coaches."

Numbers you should know: Manning's 90.5 QB rating was his worst since Week 3 against the Texans. The Chiefs converted only 3 of 14 third downs.
Injury update: Chiefs --WR Dexter McCluster left the game with a head/neck injury and never returned. S Kendrick Lewis hurt his shoulder and did not return.Going forward: Broncos -- The Broncos are at home against the Bucs, who had won four straight until losing 24-23 to the Falcons on Sunday. It's not a gimme win, but the Broncos are far enough ahead in the AFC West that they don't have much to worry about other than home-field advantage in the playoffs. Chiefs -- Carolina comes to Arrowhead for a matchup between two of the NFL's worst teams. The loser could end up with the first pick in the NFL Draft.
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:51:42 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[2012 NFL Grades, Week 12: AFC North race is all but over]]></title>
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The Steelers still control their destiny when it comes to the playoffs, with a head-to-head tiebreaker over the Bengals in their pocket and a current grip on the No. 6 seed in the AFC.
One small problem: this team's not very good without Ben Roethlisberger and the different avenues to get in the postseason are quickly closing up. The AFC North is essentially done; Baltimore's three games up on both Pittsburgh and Cincy. The Ravens play the Steelers next week and a victory puts them four up with four to play. That's good night, Irene.
Which means, with the Colts holding tight at 7-4, the final playoff spot could end up being a battle between the Steelers and Bengals. Coincidentally, those two teams play on December 23!
It's quite possible Roethlisberger is back by then. If he's not, the Steelers are probably doomed anyway, so it might not matter. If he is, they have three games to tread water between now and then. Let's assume a loss to Baltimore in Week 13 and give the Steelers one of the Cowboys/Chargers games. So unless the Bengals, who are rolling right now, go 1-2 in their next three, it's possible that Roethlisberger's absence could cost the Steelers a playoff berth. It certainly cost them a win on Sunday.


TeamGradeAnalysis



Texans 34, Lions 31



B
It's hard not to be impressed with the Texans playing 10 quarters of football in five days and coming out 2-0. On the other hand, their defense looked pretty bad the last two games and they didn't have much of an answer against the Lions on Thursday. Their offense is starting to look even scarier than normal though as Andre Johnson continues to become a monster.



B-
Tough loss for the Lions at home on Thanksgiving, especially when Jim Schwartz gifted the Texans a touchdown by not understanding NFL rules on challenging plays. But their defense did an OK job and Matthew Stafford looked like the 2011 version of himself. Monster games from both Ryan Broyles and Calvin Johnson.


Redskins 38, Cowboys 31



A
Washington came out gangbusters and set the tone against Dallas, with Robert Griffin III heaving a trio of second-quarter touchdown passes. Dallas got back in this game because of some mistakes, but was it really out of hand early thanks to another monster game from RG3. The Skins are now tied with the Cowboys in the standings.



C-
Dallas nearly made this a game with Tony Romo's impressive run down the stretch, but for the most part, they got dominated. A lot of that should fall on Rob Ryan's unit, that got torched badly at home on Thanksgiving. Dez Bryant's absolutely killed it over the last few weeks, but the Cowboys can't get any sort of run game going without DeMarco Murray and that's a major problem.







Patriots 42, Jets 19



A
Mercy. The Patriots just flat-out manhandled the Jets on Thanksgiving, scoring three second-quarter touchdowns in less than a minute of game time. They added three more in that quarter and this game was never close. Tom Brady was mostly outstanding, Steven Ridley ran the ball and the defense scored too. Just a total bloodbath from New England in this one.



F
My wife suggested a grade of "F" for the Jets, because it stands for "Fumble." And frankly it's hard to disagree with her. New York was a trainwreck, they got blown out on national television at home and made a slew of stupid mistakes that offered the Patriots a chance to turn this game into a blowout early. New England obliged.





TeamGradeAnalysis



Falcons 24, Buccaneers 23



B-
The Falcons just refuse to stop winning close games, but it's hard to have a ton of faith in them coming up against a "hot" team in the playoffs. Julio Jones was incredibly impressive and they're starting to use Jacquizz Rodgers more, which is a smart thing. But the defense and some of Matt Ryan's decisions left a bit to be desired.



C+
Tampa Bay very nearly solidified their stunning shot at the playoffs this year, but their porous pass defense continued to cost them. Josh Freeman can get very hot and very cold at times and late in the game was not a good time to get cold.


Bears 28, Vikings 10



C-
Adrian Peterson had another strong day, but only got 18 carries because the Vikings were down early. Losing 25-3 at halftime isn't the recipe for being able to effectively run the ball. The bigger concern is their defense, which only generated a single sack on Jay Cutler; with the weak Bears offensive line, they have to do better. Is Christian Ponder definitely the future here?



B+
Chicago wasn't perfect offensively, but Michael Bush scored twice and Jay Cutler made some incredibly impressive throws. He really might have the best arm in the NFL. Chicago's defense generated some turnovers and, even though they gave up over 100 yards to Adrian Peterson, did a good job of smothering the Vikings.





TeamGradeAnalysis



Bengals 34, Raiders 10



D-
There's not a whole lot going right in Oakland these days: their blowout loss Sunday only added insult to the injury that is the Carson Palmer trade. Palmer did very little and wasn't nearly as good as Andy Dalton, which is awkward. The Raiders defense let BenJarvus Green-Ellis run for 129 yards on 19 carries. Yikes.



B+
A very balanced day from Cincinnati: BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran well, as did Cedric Peerman. Andy Dalton wasn't great percentage-wise, but he threw three touchdowns. The defense smothered Carson Palmer (four sacks), forced him to fumble and picked him off. Pretty sweet payback for his departure.


Browns 20, Steelers 14



F
So ... Charlie Batch is not the answer. He went 20-for-34 and three picks against the Browns. Not that the running game, which produced 49 total yards and SIX FUMBLES, helped him a whole lot. This team simply needs Ben Roethlisberger back in the worst way.



B
It's unclear how the Browns managed just 20 points when the Steelers fumbled a whopping eight times. But a win is a win for Cleveland and even if it required a third-string quarterback to beat the Steelers, they'll take it. Pretty nice days for Brandon Weeden and Trent Richardson against a tough Pittsburgh defense.


Jaguars 24, Titans 19



C
Tennessee's longshot hope of a playoff run took a huge hit, primarily because their defense couldn't do anything to slow down Chad Henne and the Jaguars wideouts. Jacksonville's defense is also bad, which is why it was surprising to see Jake Locker and Chris Johnson not really generate any significant offense for most of the game.



B+
Two weeks into the Chad Henne experiment and things are pretty good ... unless you're Blaine Gabbert anyway. Henne utilized Cecil Shorts and Justin Blackmon and helped Jacksonville find just the second win of the season. The defense actually produced some turnovers, but nearly let Jake Locker and Co. steal a victory.


Dolphins 24, Seahawks 21



C-
What a brutal loss for the Seahawks. They put themselves in position to win this game and then utterly collapsed late. Their defense can't allow a rookie quarterback with no weapons to march down the field for three scores in the fourth quarter, no matter what time zone they're playing in. Just another strong effort from Russell Wilson. Ho-hum. Stunning that Marshawn Lynch couldn't get going against a previously soft Dolphins rush defense.



C+
This was a very impressive late effort from Miami, who looked dead at several different points. Great job by Ryan Tannehill to move the ball in the fourth quarter and an even better job by the defense to bottle up Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks rushing attack. Maybe they should fire up the sprinklers every single game when they get down to opponents.


Colts 20, Bills 13



C-
C.J. Spiller as a feature back is working out well, but it took Buffalo too long to realize that. And it took them too long to get going on offense, as they managed just six points on two field goals in the first half. Mario Williams did have three sacks though, so that's nice.



B
Huge, huge, huge win for Indianapolis' playoff chances: even if they're probably not a "true" 7-4 team, that's their record and it's all that matters right now. T.Y. Hilton continues to be an absolute impact rookie and the Colts defense took advantage of some shaky quarterback play from Ryan Fitzpatrick to limit what Buffalo could do on offense.


Broncos 17, Chiefs 9



B
Pretty nice day for Knowshon Moreno, who rushed for 85 yards on 20 carries, even if Peyton Manning was sacked twice. But clearly Willis McGahee makes the Broncos offense more dynamic. I guess this is a nice day for the defense, which didn't allow a touchdown? The Chiefs don't exactly create a great litmus test.



D
No one fails to score touchdowns quite like the Kansas City Chiefs, who hasn't scored more than 20 points in a single game since September. Peyton Hillis attempting a pass on third down sums up this season almost too well.





TeamGradeAnalysis



Ravens 16, Chargers 13



C+
What is the deal with the Ravens offense on the road? A superb game from Torrey Smith, who finished with seven catches for 144 yards. The defense did a good job of limiting Philip Rivers and then when they needed to, the Ravens managed to get the necessary yardage to set themselves up for an overtime squeaker.



C-
Was this the final straw for the Norv Turner Era in San Diego? The Chargers did what they needed to in order to win this game, but gave up 28.5 yards to Ray Rice on a 4th-and-29. They got hosed by the refs, but you can't give up that much real estate. Just an unholy collapse for a team already on the brink of being finished.


49ers 31, Saints 21



A
First of all: what a defensive performance. The 49ers were all over Drew Brees, sacking him five times and intercepting him twice, both of which were returned for touchdowns. Secondly, they did it on the road. And thirdly, hope you enjoyed your job while it lasted Alex Smith. This is Colin Kaepernick's show now and the NFL might should be a little bit worried.



C+
When the other team gets 14 points off your turnovers, it's hard to win. The Saints had a real shot to make a move in the NFC playoff race and, mainly because they couldn't do much to stop the 49ers, fell short on Sunday.


Rams 31, Cardinals 17



B+
Heck of a game for Janoris Jenkins, who returned two picks for scores. Even better game for Steven Jackson, who looked like his old self with some fresh legs later in the year. When you score 31 points and Sam Bradford only has to attempt 17 passes, things have gone exactly the way you want them to.



C-
Ryan Lindley throwing 52 times (!) isn't going to be good for anyone, and it wasn't good for Arizona on Sunday. Lindley threw four picks and though Beanie Wells scored twice, the Cardinals weren't in this game after three quarters. The defense tried to provide opportunities, but mostly let Steven Jackson have his way.





TeamGradeAnalysis



Giants 38, Packers 10



F
Josh Sitton probably put it best: the Giants kicked the Packers asses all the way around. Pete Prisco nailed it when he said Aaron Rodgers would get sacked five times, but he also got picked once and fumbled once as well. New York was all over him all game and the Packers didn't generate much offense outside of a 61-yard first quarter bomb to Jordy Nelson. Every time they got a chance to turn the momentum, Green Bay ended up messing it up somehow.



A
Both Andre Brown and Ahmad Bradshaw ran the ball well, though Brown broke his fibula during the game, Tom Coughlin announced. Eli Manning quieted any concerns about his touchdown-less streak and the Giants salvaged November, with a shot to put the NFC East away next week when they head to Washington. The Giants looked like the team Sunday that stormed the playoffs last year.





TeamGradeAnalysis



Panthers 30, Eagles 22



B+
The game certainly didn't mean much in the standings but it was nice to see Cam Newton play like he did for most of his rookie season. By the time it was over, he had thrown two touchdowns and ran for two more. Meanwhile, the oft-maligned defense recovered two third-quarter fumbles and the kickoff coverage team recovered another late in the fourth.



D+
Rookie quarterback Nick Foles wasn't asked to do much. Rookie running back Bryce Brown was -- and he delivered with 178 rushing yards and 2 TDs. Unfortunately, he also had two third-quarter fumbles. That, combined with another inconsistent defensive effort (not to mention a late fourth-quarter fumble by Brandin Boykin) led to Philly's eighth loss of the season.


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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[NFL Today video: Broncos' defense talks impact of Peyton Manning, Von Miller]]></title>
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Peyton Manning has answered any lingering questions about the four neck surgeries that kept him on the sidelines a year ago. He signed with the Broncos in the spring, and through three months of the NFL season he's a legit MVP candidate. Funny story: Denver has two such players on the roster. In addition to Manning, second-year linebacker Von Miller has been nearly unstoppable this year. On Sunday, the Broncos' defense spoke with CBS' The NFL Today about Manning and Miller. Linebacker Wesley Woodyard added: "[Miller] keeps us motivated, he makes sure we have a lot of fun &hellip; there's never a dull day with this dude." Miller, meanwhile, said that "I haven't been aware of too many records [he currently has 13 sacks and four forced fumbles], I'm just trying to take it one day at a time. These guys won't let me get too ahead of myself. In mid-February, we'll start looking around and see what we accomplished." As for Manning, Woodyard said that with "him signing here, from Day 1, everybody had to pick up their play. That business mentality is something that he brought to the table." "It's good to have that presence on your team," defensive back Champ Bailey said. "Because everybody feels more accountable now -- nobody's afraid to say when they mess up or pat a teammate on the back. It feels more like a family." The defense, which has quietly become one of the league's best units under first-year coordinator Jack Del Rio, is about more than X's and O's.
"We all care about each other &hellip; we all want to play for each other and celebrate with each other," Woodyard said. "We got a good group of guys, and that's all you can ask for," Bailey added. Having Manning and Miller doesn't hurt, either.  For more NFL news, rumors and analysis, follow @EyeOnNFL on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe to the Pick-6 Podcast on iTunes. You can follow Ryan Wilson on Twitter here: @ryanwilson_07.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:52:38 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Knowshon Moreno starting for Broncos at running back on Sunday against Chiefs]]></title>
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When Willis McGahee was placed on injured reserve last week with an MCL injury, it was presumed rookie Ronnie Hillman would step into his role as the starting running back for the Broncos.
Not so fast, my friends: on Fantasy Football Today (we'll assume you know this, but you should be watching FFT every week), the CBS Sports crew at the Denver-Kansas City game is hearing that it's going to be Knowshon Moreno who gets the start for the committee of Broncos backs.

CBS crew at DEN/KC game says they're hearing Knowshon Moreno will get the start today. It'll be a committee approach. All RBs be in the mix
&mdash; CBSFantasyFootball (@CBSFantasyFB) November 25, 2012
Moreno ran for 947 yards during his rookie season and 779 in his second year. But when John Fox took over in 2011, Moreno quickly fell out of favor.
He has spent most of this year in Fox's doghouse, playing in just two games and carrying only eight times for 15 yards and one touchdown.
But as we noted when McGahee went down, both Fox and John Elway named Moreno specifically when talking about who would fill the role at running back.
Expect all the guys to get carries this week. But it's becoming clear that Moreno, the first of Denver's two first-round draft picks in 2009, is going to get a shot at redeeming himself this season.
Perhaps the most important thing for the primary back in Denver -- if there even becomes one -- is pass protection. Keeping Peyton Manning upright is critical for the Broncos. If anyone starts blowing blocking opps, it'll probably cost them rushing attempts as well.
For more NFL news, rumors and analysis, follow @EyeOnNFL on Twitter, subscribe to our RSS Feed watch Pro Football 360 daily at 3 p.m. ET and NFL newsletter. You can follow Will Brinson on Twitter here: @willbrinson.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:56:43 EST</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Broncos inactives: QB Caleb Hanie, WR Andre Caldwell, CB Tracy Porter, RB Willis McGahee, G Manny Ramirez, TE Julius Thomas, NT Sealver Siliga.
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:34:35 EST</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Broncos inactives vs. Chiefs: WR Andre Caldwell, QB Caleb Hanie, CB Tracy Porter, OL Manny Ramirez, DT Sealver Siliga, TE Julius Thomas.
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:34:13 EST</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chiefs inactives: RT Branden Albert, QB Ricky Stanzi, WR Steve Breaston, WR Devon Wylie, S Tysyn Hartman, RB Cyrus Gray, DT Jerrell Powe.
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:30:40 EST</pubDate>
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Replay rule expected to be changed for the playoffs
The immediate reaction among NFL coaches and executives to the events of the Thanksgiving game between the Texans and Lions was decisive, as many expressed to me a strong belief that the rule negating replay review when a coach throws a challenge flag on a scoring play needs to be changed. And, according to league sources, there is an expectation that change could come before the playoffs start.There has already been some internal communication between members of the Competition Committee, sources said, in the wake of this controversial rule coming into play twice in a five-day span. And that group is likely to recommend this rule be changed at the next league meeting, Dec. 12 in Dallas. Many members of the committee believe the 15-yard penalty is sufficient. And even though these high-profile instances would seem to be enough to prevent another coach from making this mistake again, this rule will be altered at some point. For the sake of competitive balance, any rule change implemented at that December meeting would not go into effect until the postseason, as regular-season games have already been altered by the rule as it currently exists, sources said.But with the play swinging this Thanksgiving game -- with the entire league watching in a very high-profile setting -- and clearly impacting the final result of that contest, if not the Lions' season, the strong sentiment remains to change its punitive nature as soon as possible. If, for some reason, the Competition Committee did not address this on Dec. 12, it would be a top priority at the annual league meeting in March.

Suh suspension would not be a surpriseWhile the NFL will not begin its official review until Monday of the play from Thanksgiving in which Lions defensive end Ndamukong Suh appeared to kick Texans quarterback Matt Schaub in the groin, it is quite possible that Suh will receive a suspension for the play, according to league sources.As is always the case in these situations, the league will review the play in question from every angle and make a determination if anything unusual took place. The league will examine if this was a routine football motion involved in the play or if this appears to be out of bounds of a normal action. If the latter is found to be the case, then the player's history is examined to determine if this is a repeat offender and someone who has not curbed such behavior. Suh was suspended for stomping on an opponent during a Thanksgiving game in 2011.Even a cursory review of the play, as some would make over the weekend, reveals a motion from Suh that does not appear within the bounds of what is normally seen on a football field. And given the discipline that Suh has already faced and the amount of infractions he has accumulated related to personal fouls or intending to injury, league sources anticipate any discipline discussion involving him to begin with the possibility of suspension.Franchise tag figures for 2013 largely unchangedPlayers generally blanch at being hit with the franchise tag, which, despite being a fully guaranteed contractual designation, precludes a desired multi-year, mega-deal by virtue of its one-year status. With the salary cap projected to be relatively stagnant in 2013, you canexpect another record number of teams using the tag. At many key positions, the franchise figures will remain well below the totals from 2010.In the new CBA, the formula for computing the franchise totals changed significantly -- with the formula including the figures of the highest-paid players at each position calculated over a five-year period instead of just the preceding year -- resulting in a significant drop in the totals for 2012 from 2011. And in 2013, the news is not much better. Despite players like Drew Brees and Mario Williams signing monster contracts last offseason, the figures raisedmodestly for defensive ends, receivers and safeties but did not change much otherwise.The figure for quarterbacks went up to just $14.6 million from $14.4 million in 2012, which is good news for Baltimore, among other teams. The Ravens have made no progress with Joe Flacco since training camp, and he would be one of the more high-profile candidates for afranchise tag when teams can begin to tag players in February.The offensive line projection is $9.7 million, up from $9.4 million. The Dolphins might have to use the tag on left tackle Jake Long, short of a new contract materializing, and the same goes for the Broncos and stud left tackle Ryan Clady.Green Bay has a decision to make on oft-injured receiver Greg Jennings (receivers projections jump to $10.3 million from $9.4 million). On the defensive side of the ball, Houston end Connor Barwin could be staring at an $11 million tag if the two sides can't do a deal after the season, up from $10.6 million. Giants safety Kenny Phillips wouldbe a candidate as well, with his figure moving to $6.8 million, up from $6.2 million.Here is the position-by-position breakdown of the projections for 2013 and a historical look at the figures:

Quarterback: $14.6 million; $14.4 million in 2012, $16.1 millionin 2011, $16.4 million in 2010
Running back: $8 million; $7.7 million in 2012, $9.6 million in2011, $8.2 million in 2010
Wide receiver: $10.3 million; $9.4 million in 2012, $11.4 millionin 2011, $9.5 million in 2010
Tight end: $6 million; $5.4 million in 2012, $7.3 million in 2011,$5.9 million in 2010
Offensive line: $9.7 million; $9.4 million in 2012, $10.1 millionin 2011, $10.7 million in 2010
Defensive end: $11 million; $10.6 million in 2012, $13 million in2011, $12.4 million in 2010
Defensive tackle: $8.3 million; $7.9 million in 2012, $12.5million in 2011 $7 million in 2010
Linebacker: $9.4 million; $8.8 million in 2012, $10.1 million in2011, $9.7 million in 2010
Cornerback: $10.7 million; $10.6 million in 2012, $13.5 million in2011, $9.6 million in 2010
Safety: $6.8 million; $6.2 million in 2012, $8.8 million in 2011,$6.5 million in 2010


NFL collecting tracking data on players with in-uniform monitorsNFL Media has been tracking detailed, specific player movement. in earnest this season. Handfuls of players wearing small chips inside their shoulder pads during Thursday night NFL Network games, according to league sources, are part of an initiative the league believes could one day change the way consumers receive information, updates and statistics on their phones, computers and video gaming devices.The NFL has been trying various devices to gather data for a few years now, league sources said, but the project has expanded this season and the league believes within a few years, if done properly, fans might be able to see images and recreations of games in real time, have statistical downloads available for Madden consoles based off the data just accumulated from completed games, and consumers could run recreations and simulations on their own, based on the motion-capture data.The monitors are able to track how fast players are running, how much they accelerate, the angles with which they cut, how far they jump, capture the movements that made up a receiving route, or the directions a running back went in carrying a ball. The goal is to find the right platform in which to transfer this data, with the league purposefully taking its time in the developmental stages before bringing it to market.Eventually, however, the goal is to see this data quickly assimilated into various products. For instance, instead of just seeing a real-time update of a 10-yard pass from Joe Flacco to Torrey Smith, which would show up as a sentence on a website like NFL.com, or CBSSports.com (Flacco to Smith, 10 yard gain). Instead, users would actually see the route develop in a representation on the web, be able to determine if he broke off his route or how he got to the ball. Fans would be able to see how much ground Smith covered on how fast of a time and have it all within an instant in an active stats platform.Rather than just see how many yards Darren Sproles picked up on a kickoff return, the potential would be there to see how fast he ran, between which yard lines that he accelerated the most, the degree of the angle he used to spin around, etc. Rather than just see that Calvin Johnson caught a 20-yard pass in the end zone, this technology would show where he went up to get the ball and how high his vertical leap was.This data could also potentially be available to the league's broadcast partners to augment the viewing experience at home. It could also transform some of the ways in which fans follow their fantasy football teams or perhaps even open new avenues of fantasy statistics. And, also, on Monday, downloads could be available for games like Madden with realtime updates for speed, jumping ability and agility based on how a player in actually performing that week.The league has not used such technology to measure collisions, G-forces or concussion-related data, as this is an NFL Media project at this point. Down the line, there could be potential for the technology to have a health-and-safety component as well.In the past, the league flirted with the idea of using expanded deployment of cameras to provide more of a 360-degree look at the game and enhance the ability to gather stats and data. But the collision-nature of the sport, with so many big bodies converging at the line of scrimmage on plays, made it difficult to ascertain in that manner while that approach works for soccer, for instance. The NFL has also worked hard to make the devices themselves as inobtrusive as possible and not cumbersome to the players in any way.By and large, player feedback has been positive, sources said, though some have been unsure about the project and felt it was odd, ripping off the devices or refusing to wear them. Furthermore, in Article 51, Section 13 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (On-Field Microphones and Sensors), Article C sets forth the right for the league to conduct such gathering under the following terms: &ldquo;The NFL may require all NFL players to wear during games and practices equipment that contains sensors or other nonobtrusive tracking devices for purposes of collecting information regarding the performance of NFL games, including players' performances and movements, as well as medical and other player safety-related data. Sensors shall not be placed on helmets without the NFLPA's consent. Before using sensors for health or medical purposes, the NFL shall obtain the NFLPA's consent.&rdquo;

Jets' dysfunction born of lack of discipline, bloated contracts, sources sayThe Jets (4-7) are on the brink of another lost season following another lopsided defeat Thursday night. It's a predicament that several players who have been in that locker room in recent years attribute to an overall lack of discipline, as well as a sense of entitlement furthered by contracts loaded with guarantees and specific language that, in essence, binds players to the team regardless of how they act and how poorly they might perform.Coming off a 49-19 defeat at home to New England on Thanksgiving, questions continue to swirl about the future of coach Rex Ryan and general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Several NFL executives who have surveyed the Jets' 2013 salary cap situation, contractual obligations and locker room culture believe it will be difficult for any new coach or general manager to quickly turn the team around if there is a new regime in place this offseason.Guys love playing for Ryan, according to several players with the Jets in recent years, but maintain there is not sufficient discipline and deterrents in place throughout the organization to eliminate the kind of chemistry and inter-personnel problems that have plagued the team the past two years. Players are further empowered and emboldened, the former Jets said, by a roster short on talent and depth to push for starting spots as well as a bevy of recent contracts that, in the cases of a malcontent like Santonio Holmes or a slumping veteran like Mark Sanchez, preclude the team from cutting them.
Holmes is due $7.5 million guaranteed in 2013, for skill, cap and injury. That means that, if the Jets part with him, he is still owed that money (Holmes had similar language in his deal for 2012, which prevented the Jets from being able to cut him after his meltdowns led to their rapid descent down the stretch). Sanchez is due $8.25 million fully guaranteed in 2013 (and then makes another $500,000 in workout bonuses from being on the roster). Furthermore, according to sources with knowledge of the contract, there are no offsets in the contracts -- so the player, if released, could earn a full salary from the next team that signed him. The contract language dictates that, if they are released, they must be paid the full amount they are owed within 30 days. There is offset language in such contracts in many cases, and guaranteed payments can be spread out over a much more lengthy period of time.Also, the Jets owe corner Antonio Cromartie $4.75 million guaranteed in 2013, David Harris has $9.5 million of his $10.9 million salary guaranteed. Sources who have studied their contract situation expect Bart Scott and Calvin Pace to be among those not back next season, regardless of who is making decisions there. But the restrictive contract language will limit other options. The Jets project to be over $20 million over the 2013 cap, sources said.And, in what could be the biggest issue for the team in the offseason, their best player, corner Darrelle Revis, will be coming off season-ending ACL surgery and seeking a contract extension. His previous deal was constructed with an eye toward re-negotiating in 2013. With ACL injuries becoming less significant to overcome these days (see Adrian Peterson), don't expect the injury to deter the demand for a new contract with the top defensive players in the NFL earning $15 million a season or more since Revis signed his deal in 2010. Revis is set to earn just $3 million in base salary and $3 million in bonuses in 2013.



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Each week, we'll take the best -- and cleverest -- odds collected by Bovada for the upcoming week and give our take. This is important stuff, perhaps the most important post you'll read all week. Because if you can't lose money while watching a game in which you have absolutely no effect, what's the point of watching sports at all? 
Note: Home team is listed first in Against the Spread.
Game One: Giants -3.5 vs. Packers Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC



2012 Against The Spread






Overall: 4-5-1
Overall: 5-5


Home: 1-4
Home: 2-3


Away: 3-1-1
Away: 3-2


Last 5 vs. GB: 2-3
Last 5 vs. NYG: 3-2






2012 Team Rankings






Pass offense: 9th
Pass defense: 21st


Rush offense: 13th
Rush defense: 11th


Pass defense: 25th
Pass offense: 11th


Rush defense: 15th
Rush offense: 24th



Verdict: OK, these two teams -- whom we expected so much from this year -- have been slightly disappointing this season. However, I think there's money to be made from this line. With the way Eli Manning has performed in the past five games, it'll be hard for New York to win if he continues his slump. A bye week possibly will have helped set the Giants straight. But so far this season, Green Bay has just been a better team. Forget the spread. Green Bay wins this one straight-up.
Game Two: Buccaneers +1.5 vs. Falcons Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox



2012 Against The Spread






Overall: 8-2
Overall: 6-4


Home: 3-2
Home: 2-3


Away: 5-0
Away: 4-1


Last 5 vs. ATL: 2-3
Last 5 vs. TB: 3-2






2012 Team Rankings






Pass offense: 14th
Pass defense: 10th


Rush offense: 9th
Rush defense: 26th


Pass defense: 32nd
Pass offense: 3rd


Rush defense: 1st
Rush offense: 28th



Verdict:By looking at the Buccaneers' team rankings, we can surmise that Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will have a huge day and running back Michael Turner will do virtually nothing. The Buccaneers have been a surprise this season and are very much in the playoff race. Not much attention has been paid to Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman but he has been a major improvement. He and Doug Martin will help keep this game close, but I like the Falcons to cover on the strength of Ryan's arm.
Game Three (largest spread of week): Chiefs +10.5 vs. Broncos Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS



2012 Against The Spread






Overall: 3-7
Overall: 6-4


Home: 1-4
Home: 3-2


Away: 2-3
Away: 3-2


Last 5 vs. DEN: 2-3
Last 5 vs. KC: 3-2






2012 Team Rankings






Pass offense: 28th
Pass defense: 12th


Rush offense: 4th
Rush defense: 5th


Pass defense: 9th
Pass offense: 5th


Rush defense: 25th
Rush offense: 19th



Verdict: Man, it seems that just about every week we're having to pick a Chiefs game in this slot. But this shouldn't be a tough decision. The Chiefs are terrible this season (and even worse against the spread at home), and I still believe Peyton Manning has turned the Broncos into a Super Bowl contender. Denver will make this an ugly win, winning by two touchdowns at least.
PROP BETS
Ronnie Hillman, Broncos -- total rushing yards Week 12
Over/Under 55&frac12;
With Willis McGahee out for (potentially) the rest of the season with a knee injury, it'll be interesting to see who emerges as the Broncos' new No. 1 running back. Hillman, the team's 2012 third-round draft pick, is certainly a candidate. But with Lance Ball and Knowshon Moreno also hungering for playing time and with the thought that Hillman might not be an every-down back, I'll go under here.
Charlie Batch, Steelers -- total passing yards Week 12
Over/Under 200.5
The Browns allow an average of 248.8 passing yards per game, the 22nd-best mark in the league. And the last time that Batch started a game (in 2011), he threw for 208 yards in an easy Steelers win. All of that adds up to me going over.
Last week: 2-1 against the spread (hit on the 49ers -5.5 vs. the Bears, the Jets +3.5 vs. the Rams; missed on the Texans -15.5 vs. the Jaguars) and3-1 on prop bets. Hit on A.J. Green catching at least one touchdown pass, Nick Foles going under 250.5 passing yards, Byron Leftwich going under 240.5 passing yards; missed on Peyton Manning completing at least 70 percent of his passes.
Overall: 17-16 against the spread; 26-8-1 on prop bets; two props still undecided (Ken Whisenhunt first coach to get fired;Robert Griffin III won't lead the league in completion percentage at the end of the regular season).
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Broncos at Chiefs -- Week 12
Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo. (grass, outdoors)
When: Sunday, 1 p.m. EST (CBS)
Spread: Broncos by 10.5
Forecast: Mostly sunny, 54-57 degrees
Records: Broncos (7-3, 3-0 AFC West); Chiefs (1-9, 0-3 AFC West)
Past results: Two most recent meetings -- Jan. 1, 2012: Chiefs 7, Broncos 3; Nov. 13, 2011: Broncos 17, Chiefs 10. Series record: Chiefs lead 56-47
What matters: Arrowhead Stadium was once a house of horrors for the Broncos, losing 10 of 12 regular-season games there from 1995-2006. But those were the Chiefs with names like Marcus Allen, Marty Schottenheimer, Derrick Thomas, Dick Vermeil, Dante Hall, Tony Gonzalez and Priest Holmes. These Chiefs are pale imitators, and as they've struggled -- losing at least 10 games in three of the previous five seasons -- the Broncos' fortunes at Arrowhead have improved. The Broncos have three wins in the past five trips despite not having a winning season during that span.
If the Chiefs are to recapture their home magic and upset the Broncos, they'll have to do so by controlling the clock with their ground game. The Chiefs lead the league in most games with at least 100 rushing yards (nine) and are third in the AFC, averaging 4.6 yards per carry, with RB Jamaal Charles averaging 4.8. Denver's defense has been among the league's stingiest against the run, particularly since Keith Brooking took over as the first team middle linebacker. In the six games he's started there, the Broncos have allowed 65.5 rushing yards per game, 3.05 yards per carry, first downs on just 13.95 percent of all rushes and a single touchdown. If only Brooking's starts were taken into account, the Broncos would lead the league in all of those categories.
Who matters: Broncos DE Elvis Dumervil and LB/DE Von Miller are the biggest reasons the Broncos lead the league in sacks, with 21 of the team's 35. With both apparently again headed to the Pro Bowl -- and the Broncos sacking quarterbacks once every 7.3 pass plays this month -- there could scarcely be a worse time for the Chiefs' offensive line to be in a shambles.
But the expected absence of LT Branden Albert to a back injury -- he's doubtful after missing practice all week -- likely forces rookie Donald Stephenson into his second career start and first at left tackle. Kansas City's line could be further depleted if C Ryan Lilja and G Jon Asamoah can't play. They are questionable after being limited in practice this week. Stephenson started at left tackle in 2010 and 2011 for Oklahoma and filled in last week after Albert was injured, but the third-round pick hasn't faced a challenge like the one he will see Sunday.
Key matchup: Broncos CB Champ Bailey and Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe have engaged in some epic duels in recent years, but Bailey's December 2010 effort remains perhaps his magnum opus, shutting out Bowe after he had scored seven touchdowns and averaged 155.0 yards per game the previous three weeks. Bowe averaged four catches and 55.0 yards in the two games against Bailey last year.
Injuries of note:  RG Chris Kuper is probable after missing the past two weeks with a sprained left ankle. He fully participated in all practices this week. CB Tracy Porter is probable after practicing fully all week and said he hasn't struggled with seizure symptoms since early this month, but he's lost his job to Chris Harris and Tony Carter. Whether Porter plays could depend on the health of rookie CB Omar Bolden, who is a gunner on special teams and is questionable with a concussion suffered last Sunday but practiced on a limited basis Thursday and Friday.
Inside stuff:What will the Broncos do without RB Willis McGahee? The first of at least six games without their leading rusher will likely see them rotate RBs Ronnie Hillman, Lance Ball and Knowshon Moreno. Of the three, Ball is the most effective in pass protection, Hillman the fastest in the open field and Moreno, who was inactive the last eight weeks, has the best all-around blend of abilities and has broken 100 yards in two of his past three games against the Chiefs.
Denver's main concern without McGahee is being able to replace his contributions in short-yardage and goal-line situations. None of their three active RBs has been consistently effective there. The Broncos brought in Steve Slaton and Jacob Hester for tryouts this week, but signed neither of them. They did keep an open spot on the 53-man roster after placing McGahee in the designated-to-return slot on injured reserve, so they could easily add either one if Moreno, Ball or Hillman struggle in short yardage.
Connections:  The punting Brothers Colquitt (Denver's Britton and Kansas City's Dustin) duel for the fifth time as pros. The series between them is 2-2. &hellip; Quinn was with the Broncos from 2010-11 &hellip; Chiefs OL Russ Hochstein played in Denver form 2009-11 &hellip; Chiefs RB Peyton Hillis was drafted by the Broncos in 2008 and remained with them through 2009.
Stat you should know: The Broncos lead the league in sack ratio, averaging a sack per 11.6 pass plays. The league average is a sack per 16.5 pass plays. By comparison, Manning has been sacked once every 27.6 pass plays. Only the Patriots and Giants have allowed sacks less frequently.
Record watch:  Manning needs 25 yards for his 14th 3,000-yard season, which would be the second-most in NFL history. He also needs a touchdown pass for 25 this season, which would extend his league record of seasons with at least 25 touchdown passes to 14 &hellip; DE Dumervil is a forced fumble from a franchise-record seven in a single season. He is tied with Ring of Fame S Dennis Smith (1984).
Looking ahead:  The soft-underbelly segment of the Broncos' schedule ends Sunday. Two of their next three games are against ascendant Tampa Bay and longtime nemesis Baltimore, with a Thursday night trip to Oakland in between. But if the Broncos are to have a realistic shot of using those games as a springboard to a playoff bye, they need to win when they're the cut-and-dried superior side.
Prediction:  Broncos 31, Chiefs 13.
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Broncos at Chiefs -- Week 12
Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo. (natural grass, outdoors)
When: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Spread: Broncos by 7
Forecast:Cloudy, temperatures in low-to-mid 50s.
Records: Chiefs (Overall: 1-9, AFC West: 0-3); Broncos (Overall: 7-3, AFC West: 3-0)
Past results: Two most recent meetings -- Jan. 1, 2012: Chiefs 7, Broncos 3; Nov. 13, 2011: Broncos 17, Chiefs 10. Series record: Chiefs hold a a 56-47 edge.
What matters: Not a lot. It's tough to find motivation for the Chiefs at this point. Their fans are frustrated and are either not attending games, or showing up with paper bags on their heads or signs that call for the general manager to be fired. Last week, many dressed in black. The team is 0-5 at home and four of those five losses have come by double-digits. They've lost nine of 10 at Arrowhead going back to last season. With Peyton Manning coming to town and Brady Quinn starting at quarterback for Kansas City, it's tough to envision the game playing out any differently than any other home game thus far.
Who matters: Quinn. For the Chiefs to win another game, they're going to need one of their quarterbacks to have a productive game. Quinn gets the call this week. It's not like he's any more deserving than Matt Cassel, but Cassel struggled last week so it's Quinn's turn. In four games played so far this season, Quinn has a 52.9 QB rating, which is worse than any of his three seasons in Cleveland.
Key matchups: RT Eric Winston vs. OLB Von Miller. The Chiefs shifted their line around last week because of injuries and Winston spent some time at right guard. Three starters are questionable heading into the game, so Winston could be back at guard with rookie Donald Stephenson back at right tackle. The Chiefs better hope Winston, who is one of their best pass blockers, is at tackle because Denver OLB Von Miller would be a tough matchup for Stephenson. Miller is third in the NFL with 13 sacks and the best pass rusher the Chiefs have faced this season. Dwayne Bowe vs. Champ Bailey. Bowe has only caught four passes for 41 yards from Quinn, who has targeted Bowe 12 times. Bowe leads the team with 49 catches and is the only Kansas City receiver with more than one touchdown. Quinn needs to figure out how to get Bowe involved, and that's not going to be easy if Bailey is checking him.
Injuries of note: Romeo Crennel said that LT Branden Albert (back) and RG/C Ryan Lilja (knee) would attempt to practice on Friday and both are questionable for Sunday's game. LG Jon Asamoah is coming off thumb surgery and will play if he is able to have contact without a "flair up," Crennel said. Crennel said he expects both WR Jon Baldwin (head) and WR Dwayne Bowe (neck) to play.
Inside stuff: The Chiefs' offensive line has been a strength this year but it does not have good depth. If any of the starters are not able to play, the backups could struggle.
Connections: Both Quinn (2010-11) and RB Peyton Hillis (2008-09) spent two seasons in Denver. Kansas City OG Russ Hochstein played three seasons (2009-11) for the Broncos.
Stat you should know: The Chiefs and Broncos lead the league in fumbles lost this season. The Chiefs have had bad luck when it comes to fumbles, a trend that has changed the last two weeks. They lost 15 of their first 19 fumbles this season and have only lost one of their last four.
Prediction: Broncos 38, Chiefs 9
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:03:26 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Week 12 matchups: Vincent Jackson vs. Asante Samuel will be key]]></title>
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Buccaneers WR Vincent Jackson vs. Falcons CB Asante Samuel: Jackson is a big reason why the Bucs have emerged as a playoff threat. His ability to stretch the field is key to the Tampa Bay offense. Samuel was acquired for this type of battle. Can he handle Jackson in man coverage? It won't be easy.
Chiefs OLB Tamba Hali vs. Broncos LT Ryan Clady: Clady is having a fantastic season. He excels in pass protection and protects Peyton Manning's blind side. Hali is a relentless pass rusher who will be an all-day affair. Put your eyes on this one.
Bears DE Julius Peppers vs. Vikings LT Matt Kalil: It's always fun to see a star pass rusher matched against a rookie left tackle. Kalil has done a nice job this season, but Peppers is a step above most. Peppers has power and speed, which makes it tough to handle him.



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Raiders QB Carson Palmer vs. Bengals (his old team): Palmer quit on the Bengals and then was traded. You know his old team would love to pay him back for quitting on them, and he will be amped to show them he isn't done. Problem is, his defense is horrible. So he might be trying to catch up all day.
Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul vs. Packers RT T.J. Lang: Lang has moved to the right tackle spot after Bryan Bulaga went down with a season-ending injury. Lang had some trouble against the Lions last week. Pierre-Paul hasn't had the type of year some expected, but coming out of the bye look for him to get it going.
Saints TE Jimmy Graham vs. 49ers safeties Dashon Goldson and Donte Whitner: You know the Saints will throw a lot to Graham, who is healthy now after being dinged early in the season. The 49ers' safeties are aggressive in run support, so look for some big-play chances for Graham.
49ers OLB Aldon Smith vs. Saints LT Jermon Bushrod: Smith is on a sack tear, getting 5 1/2 last week against the Bears. Bushrod is a step up in competition from J'Marcus Webb of the Bears. Drew Brees gets the ball out quick, so it will be a challenge for Smith to get to him.
Ravens OLB Terrell Suggs vs. Chargers LT Mike Harris: Harris has had a rough go of it starting for the injured Jared Gaither, and this is a tough challenge. Suggs hasn't been his usual explosive self, but this could be the game where he gets it going as a pass rusher.
Falcons WR Julio Jones and Roddy White vs. Bucs CBs Eric Wright and E.J. Biggers: The Tampa corners have really struggled, which should give Jones and White a lot of big-play chances. Matt Ryan struggled last week, but he should have plenty of chances down the field here.
Seahawks C Max Unger vs. Dolphins NT Paul Soliai: The Dolphins have slipped some in run defense the past few weeks, so expect the Seahawks to come in and try to pound Marshawn Lynch. That means Unger has to get push on Soliai, who can be a force at the point.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:23:39 EST</pubDate>
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QB Brady Quinn's tenure as a Bronco didn't include a single regular-season pass. (Andrew Mason) 



QB Brady Quinn left the Broncos for the Chiefs as an unrestricted free agent in March with no regrets -- for good reason. The 2007 first-round pick never had the opportunity to throw a regular-season pass in two seasons in Denver.
"You take the opportunity when it's given to you. I didn't really get that opportunity," Quinn said Wednesday as he prepares to start against his former team.
"It was unfortunate, but that's how life works out sometimes," he added. "Sometimes God has a different plan for you, and you've got to try to learn the best you can, regardless of the circumstance or situation, and then take what you can and move forward."
Quinn had opportunities to move up the depth chart -- and specifically, move ahead of Tim Tebow during his two years with the Broncos. The best chance he had was in the 2011 preseason finale, when he started ahead of Tebow and appeared to have the inside track on the No. 2 position behind Kyle Orton -- but stumbled badly, finishing his half of work with a 7.6 quarterback rating.
A week later, Quinn and Tebow were named co-No. 2 quarterbacks, but that designation was a mirage, and after Orton collapsed completely by Week 5, Tebow became the starter and began the Broncos' wacky ride from a 1-4 start to an 8-8, division-title finish.
Some Broncos nevertheless believed that Quinn got a raw deal, including CB Champ Bailey .
"I think a little, because you had Orton, who was obviously playing better than everybody in practice, and here's Tebow waiting and he's possibly the future of the franchise so you want to see what he has and Brady just kind of got caught in the middle of that," Bailey said. "He didn't really get a fair shot but he has his chance now, and I'm sure he's going to try to make the most of it."
Of course, that chance comes against a Broncos defense that has 16 sacks in the past three weeks and has a league-leading 35 this season.
"Everyone's talented, everyone's got speed," said Quinn. "It's an extremely tough defense playing lights out right now."
Injury update:RG Chris Kuper fully participated in practice for the first time since spraining his left ankle Nov. 4 at Cincinnati. &hellip; CB Tracy Porter also fully took part in practice for the first time since Nov. 1. Porter has been struggling with seizure symptoms since Oct. 14, before the Broncos' departure for San Diego. He hasn't played in a game since then. &hellip; CB Omar Bolden (concussion) did not practice. &hellip; TE Virgil Green (hamstring), WR Demaryius Thomas (knee) and DE/DT Derek Wolfe (quadriceps) were limited. &hellip;CB Bailey was held out of practice for reasons not related to injury but was on hand for the session.
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Ed Reed's fine didn't sit well with Broncos CB Champ Bailey. (US Presswire) 



As Broncos CB Champ Bailey has progressed from young physical phenom to elder statesman, he has become more outspoken. Where he once measured his criticism of the league and his words about teammates, he now speaks from the heart and gut, understanding the impact of what he says.
No topic rankles his sensibilities more than the NFL's increasing tendency to fine defenders for hits. But what made him even more upset about the punishment doled to Baltimore S Ed Reed for a hit on Pittsburgh WR Emmanuel Sanders on Sunday was the nature of it -- a suspension that was rescinded in place of a $50,000 fine.
"To speak honestly, I almost thought the whole thing was pre-meditated -- not the act that Ed did, but the whole fine and lifting the suspension and make it a fine," Bailey said. "It kind of lightens the blow of a $50,000 fine, right? Yeah, whatever.
"It's still excessive. I know Ed personally, he's not a dirty player. He doesn't try to play that way. I just know going forward he's going to be a lot more careful, because he doesn't want that many fines."
Bailey has spoken before about the difficulty defenders face in having to adjust their trajectories to avoid helmet-to-helmet collisions. But he's also upset by the inconsistency of fining and suspending players for hits that are often left unpunished during the game.
"I think what they should do is call it how you want to call it on the field, but at some point, you have to look back at it and make sure it's the right call, because it affects the game," Bailey said. "Things happen so fast, there's no way the naked eye can tell everything that happens right away. If you're going to make fumbles and touchdowns reviewable, make plays like that reviewable."
It took 14 seasons for Bailey to earn the kind of soapbox to air his grievances with the league. Look for him to keep making the most of it.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:54:26 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Romeo Crennel names Brady Quinn the Chiefs' starting quarterback for Week 12]]></title>
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So, last week Romeo Crennel made the bold move of yanking starter Matt Cassel from a blowout against the Bengals and rolling with Brady Quinn, who had been cleared to play before the game but was still declared the backup.
Quinn didn't play well, per se, but he was technically better than Cassel, and he's been named the starter again this week against the Broncos.
The former Notre Dame product was 9-for-14 for 95 yards, which barely beat out Cassel's 8-for-16 for 93 yards.
It's primarily irrelevant however. Neither quarterback is particularly good, nor is either quarterback the future in Kansas City.
But if Crennel and Scott Pioli want to save their jobs, putting a semicompetitive team on the field against Denver and their remaining opponents would be a good way to start. Cassel feels like the failures of this regime in a microcosm, and it's clear he won't suddenly turn into a franchise quarterback.
Quinn probably won't either, but at least he's something -- different. I guess. This is the point of the season, though, where people should start taking my idea about a Dexter McCluster-Jamaal Charles wildcat package seriously.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:05:06 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[2013 Super Bowl Odds, Week 12: Thanks for playing, Chiefs and Jaguars]]></title>
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You know what I'm thankful for? Not having to recreate my odds table below to configure whatever the Jaguars and Chiefs were going to end up at if they stayed on the board. Instead, Bovada.lv has taken their odds down, which means we mark them as OFF.
And you know what? The timing couldn't be more hilarious, as these odds came out on Wednesday -- the same day Blaine Gabbert was placed on injured reserve by the Jaguars and the same day Romeo Crennel announced Brady Quinn would be his starter for Week 12.
Do you see how these things are all related?
At any rate, that's the majority of the exciting odds news on this short week. Enjoy your Thanksgiving, everyone!



Team
Week 11 Odds
Week 12 Odds
Trend
Team
Week 11 Odds
Week 12 Odds
Trend


Texans
19-4
5-1

Colts 
66-1
100-1



Patriots
6-1
11-2

Bengals 
150-1
100-1



Broncos 
6-1
11-2

Redskins 
300-1
200-1



49ers 
15-2
13-2

Lions 
200-1
250-1



Packers 
15-2
15-2

Dolphins 
200-1
300-1



Falcons 
9-1
9-1

Bills 
500-1
300-1



Ravens 
12-1
12-1

Jets 
350-1
300-1



Giants 
12-1
14-1

Eagles 
200-1
350-1



Bears 
10-1
15-1

Cardinals 
350-1
700-1



Steelers 
16-1
22-1

Titans 
500-1
500-1



Saints 
30-1
25-1

Raiders 
500-1
750-1



Cowboys 
30-1
28-1

Rams 
500-1
750-1



Seahawks 
33-1
30-1

Browns 
1000-1
1000-1



Buccaneers 
75-1
60-1

Panthers 
1500-1
1500-1



Vikings 
75-1
90-1

Chiefs 
3000-1
OFF



Chargers 
66-1
100-1

Jaguars 
3000-1
OFF



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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:18:04 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Willis McGahee headed to injured reserve; Broncos need short-yardage answer]]></title>
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Broncos RB Willis McGahee won't be back until the postseason. (US Presswire) 



The Broncos' decision to place RB Willis McGahee on recallable injured reserve comes as no surprise, even though coach John Fox indicated Monday that McGahee could work through the injury without a stint on injured reserve.
McGahee not only has a torn medial collateral ligament, but a fracture in his knee. The combination of those two injuries makes it impossible for him to return before the playoffs -- and would even make the first two rounds of the postseason a stretch for the 31-year-old back.
Replacing McGahee is likely to be a collaborative effort among Knowshon Moreno, Ronnie Hillman, Lance Ball and perhaps one more running back. The Broncos had ex-Texans RB Steve Slaton in for a tryout on Tuesday, but he did not sign a contract. Jeremiah Johnson, who averaged 5.5 yards a carry in limited duty last year, could also be promoted from the practice squad, but if he plays in one more game, he loses his practice-squad eligibility.
Any of them should be able to pick up yardage in most situations. But where McGahee might be irreplaceable is on third- or fourth-and-short. He picked up nine yards on a third-and-1 play last Sunday and even when he doesn't get the football, the threat of a McGahee handoff opens up passing lanes for Peyton Manning in short-yardage scenarios.
Short-yardage running has never been a strength of Moreno, and the 190-pound rookie Hillman has only been effective bouncing outside the tackles -- which he did on 21- and 19-yard carries against San Diego last Sunday. The Broncos used Ball on a third-and-1 in the first quarter of the 30-23 win, but he was stuffed.
With two fourth-and-1 plays after McGahee was injured, the Broncos settled for field-goal attempts -- much to the consternation of many fans. But after Ball was stuffed on the earlier third-and-1, they could hardly be blamed for caution, and against San Diego, they were able to get by.
That might not be the case in future games, leaving the Broncos needing someone to step forward to keep defenses honest when yardage is toughest to find.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:08:32 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Broncos place Willis McGahee on designated injured reserve]]></title>
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Just when the Broncos started to look like they might have a claim to the mostly worthless "best team in the NFL" throne, they suffered a big blow withWillis McGahee tearing his MCL and breaking his leg in Week 11.
His regular season is now over.
CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman confirms the Broncos will place McGahee on injured reserve. The news was first reported by Jay Glazer of Fox Sports. Lindsay Jones of USA Today reports that McGahee's IR status is the new designated-to-return kind, with McGahee being able to practice in six weeks.
It's quite possible the team simply wants to beef up its running-back depth. CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reported Tuesday that Steve Slaton had a "good workout" with the Broncos and could be signed if McGahee went to IR.

RB Steve Salton had impressive workout w/DEN today. Have 3 RBs so no room on 53 right now but if McGahee goes to IR he'd be signed
&mdash; Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) November 21, 2012
McGahee was having another resurgent season in Denver, rushing for 731 yards on 167 carries after nearly topping 1,200 yards last season. He was also posting impressive receiving stats, catching 26 passes for 221 yards, just 10 yards shy of his career high.
It was believed initially McGahee would end up missing somewhere between four and eight weeks.
Ronnie Hillman, Lance Ball and Knowshon Moreno are expected to fill the void in McGahee's absence. As CBSSports.com's Andrew Mason wrote earlier this week, Moreno in particular will get a chance to shed the bust label currently attached to his name.
Though Hillman's considered the primary backup to McGahee, it's possible Moreno and Ball could get more carries as the primary backs. Both John Fox and John Elway, in separate radio appearances, surprisingly hinted that Moreno could see a lot of action with McGahee down.
So that's worth monitoring. Perhaps more than anything else, though, the guy who will end up seeing the most reps is the guy who can protect for Peyton Manning the best.
Running the ball is important for Denver, but not nearly as important as ensuring Manning doesn't take too many shots and stays healthy.
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