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Week 11 of the 2009 Regular Season
| Thu 11/19 | |
|---|---|
| Dolphins | 24 |
| Panthers | 17 |
| Final | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Saints | - |
| Buccaneers | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Falcons | - |
| Giants | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Seahawks | - |
| Vikings | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Steelers | - |
| Chiefs | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Bills | - |
| Jaguars | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| 49ers | - |
| Packers | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Browns | - |
| Lions | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Redskins | - |
| Cowboys | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Colts | - |
| Ravens | - |
| 1 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Cardinals | - |
| Rams | - |
| 4:05 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Bengals | - |
| Raiders | - |
| 4:15 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Jets | - |
| Patriots | - |
| 4:15 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Chargers | - |
| Broncos | - |
| 4:15 p.m. ET | |
| Sun 11/22 | |
|---|---|
| Eagles | - |
| Bears | - |
| 8:20 p.m. ET | |
| Mon 11/23 | |
|---|---|
| Titans | - |
| Texans | - |
| 8:30 p.m. ET | |
Boldin unlikely to be Cardinal in 2010
According to our NFC Whispers, disgruntled Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin is expected to leave Arizona at the end of this season.
Better pass protection keys Chargers' turnaround
In AFC Whispers, we hear that keeping QB Philip Rivers upright has been a big factor in the Chargers' three-game winning streak.
Cowboys' coaches not upset with Williams
Despite his public expressions of frustration over not having more receptions, we hear the Cowboys' coaching staff doesn't feel that Roy Williams is causing any problem in the locker room. Read this and more in our NFC Whispers.
Castillo stepping up for Chargers' D-line
DE Luis Castillo has helped the Chargers' defensive line partly compensate for the loss of key NT Jamal Williams, according to this week's AFC Whispers.
Lions RB Smith not long-term solution?
Although Lions RB Kevin Smith has been an effective goal-line runner, his shortcomings in other areas make some wonder if he'll stay long in Detroit, according to NFC Whispers.
Texans thrilled with newcomer Pollard
The Texans can hardly believe their good fortune in having been able to sign SS Bernard Pollard in September, according to our AFC Whispers.
Vikings' Rice maturing into productive receiver
Hardworking WR Sidney Rice just turned 23, and his 2009 numbers indicate, according to our NFC Whispers, that he's growing into the receiver the Vikings had expected when they drafted him.
Patriots likely to lean more on Faulk
With injuries having sidelined offensive weapons Fred Taylor and Julian Edelman, our AFC Whispers indicate that multiple threat Kevin Faulk may take on a bigger role for the Patriots in the next few games.
Jones-Drew's remarks displease coaches
Although they wouldn't say so publicly, according to AFC Whispers, the Jaguars' coaches weren't thrilled with Maurice Jones-Drew's critical comments about the team's offense.
Orakpo beginning to pay dividends
In NFC Whispers, we hear that rookie OLB-DE Brian Orakpo is starting to display the enormous potential that the Redskins envisioned when they drafted him in April.
Ayanbadejo's injury hurts Ravens in two areas
The season-ending injury to Ravens LB Brendon Ayanbadejo is a big loss to the team on defense as well as on special teams, according to one of our AFC Whispers.
Davis rare bright spot in Carolina
Although the Panthers' 0-3 start has been a big disappointment, fifth-year WLB Thomas Davis has played very well, according to our NFC Whispers.
Garcon proving to be playmaker for Colts
In our AFC Whispers, we hear that WR Pierre Garcon is playing his way into a prominent role in the Colts' offense.
Dockett has stood out most for Cardinals
In our NFC Whispers, we hear that the best Cardinals player early this season has been DT Darnell Dockett.
Raiders worried about Russell's development
In our AFC Whispers, we hear that Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell isn't progressing the way his coaches had expected.
Audibles
Insider: Colts excel due to locker-room leadership
Winning teams like the Colts and Patriots stay on top because of the leadership provided by their best players, says an NFL insider in this week's "Audibles" from around the league.
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Way We Hear It
Rams can't complain about rookie WR Gibson
After only 11 practices with his new team, rookie WR Brandon Gibson showed why the Rams went out of their way to obtain him from the Eagles just before the trade deadline.
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