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Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. — With one vicious stiff-arm, Willis McGahee pushed aside the last obstacle standing between the Baltimore Ravens and another playoff bid on his way to a career-best day. Willis McGahee had 167 rushing yards and three TDs to become the first Raven to do that since Lewis in 2003. McGahee ran for a [...] STATS LLC Mistakes were prevalent as the Baltimore Ravens let one opportunity to clinch a wild-card spot slip away, but there’s a second chance // awaiting them Sunday when they visit an opponent whose playoff hopes were dashed long ago. The Oakland Raiders, however, have acquitted themselves rather well against the AFC North‘s other postseason contenders. It’s win and [...] Associated Press CLEVELAND — Walking through the wide doors of Cleveland’s locker room, Browns coach Eric Mangini was greeted by smiling faces.
Jerome Harrison rushed for 148 yards on 39 carries // “Congratulations, coach,” a team employee hollered at Mangini. “Thank you,” he replied. Once thought to be on his way out of Cleveland after just one [...] STATS LLC The hiring of Mike Holmgren as team president of the Cleveland Browns could mean Eric Mangini is coaching his final games with the team. Tom Cable’s days with Oakland may be numbered as well. //
The Browns look to win three straight for the first time in more than two years when they host [...] Associated Press PITTSBURGH — The Super Bowl champion Steelers are losing their confidence as fast as they’re losing leads and losing games. The Oakland Raiders? Suddenly, they’re winning like they did in the old days, with remarkable comebacks and surprise finishes. Louis Murphy caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Bruce Gradkowski with nine seconds remaining, his Bruce [...] STATS LLC The Pittsburgh Steelers are the last team to miss the playoffs after winning the previous Super Bowl. If they don’t find a way to right their ship quickly, they may be headed down the same path once again. The expected return of their quarterback should help. Ben Roethlisberger‘s absence last week due to a concussion stirred [...] Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. — Bruce Gradkowski provided more than a spark for the struggling Oakland Raiders. He delivered a much-needed comeback victory that the Cincinnati Bengals handed over to Oakland. Gradkowski threw a 29-yard game-tying touchdown pass to Louis Murphy with 33 seconds left and Sebastian Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski makes the game-winning field goal [...] Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. — Chad Ochocinco sent deodorant to the Baltimore Ravens before a key AFC North showdown to pump himself up for the big game. The fun-loving Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver wanted to send mustard to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week because they would never “ketchup” in the game before coach Marvin Lewis nixed that [...] STATS LLC Larry Johnson would like to help immediately after signing with the AFC North-leading Cincinnati Bengals. His experience playing in Oakland and Cedric Benson‘s sore hip may allow him to do so. Following another big win, the Bengals could get their newly signed former Pro Bowl running back involved earlier than expected as they try to [...] Associated Press ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall draft pick JaMarcus Russell on Raiders demote Russell, go with Gradkowski at QB Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski for the foreseeable future. Coach Tom Cable made the announcement of the change following practice as the Raiders (2-7) prepare to play the [...] |
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