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Fangio: Bowman may not play for 49ers this season | CSN Bay Area
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio acknowledged on Thursday it is possible linebacker NaVorro Bowman will not be available to play this season as he attempts to return from a major knee injury.

Former Cardinal Gibbons standout Kiero Small excited to play for hometown Baltimore Ravens - Baltimore Sun
When Kiero Small left Valley Forge Military Academy after one arduous semester -- he grew tired of 4 a.m. reveille -- he thought his football career might be over.

Ravens' Justin Forsett named AFC Offensive Player of the Week - Baltimore Sun
In the middle of a breakthrough season, Ravens veteran running back Justin Forsett was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week by the NFL on Wednesday.

Chiefs: No TD from WR ... and that's okay - Stats & Info Blog - ESPN

You may have noticed that the Kansas City Chiefs are succeeding in an unusual way this season. They’ve somehow managed to win without getting a single touchdown reception from a wide receiver.

Chiefs vs. Seahawks: Going astray | The Kansas City Star

It gives us great joy that Team Perfect is showing stress fractures this season. That’s right, the Seattle Seahawks, last season’s darlings of the NFL, roll into Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday with the same record as the Chiefs: 6-3. Their aura of invincibility has been punctured this season, and one by one, some of the most key pieces of their winning mix from 2013 have either defected to other teams or succumbed to season-ending injuries.

NY Jets: The Harvin Effect - Gang Green Nation

Where have all the targets gone?

Chiefs-Seahawks: Three Key Matchups - Seattle - Scout

Football is the ultimate team game but individual matchups can and do determine winners each week at every level. Which of the one-on-one battles must the Seahawks win against the Chiefs to achieve victory? Slowing down Justin Houston, the NFL's most productive pass rusher, would be a good start. Maintaining gap integrity in the running game and on special teams could prove critical, as well.

Seahawks were so deep in 2013, they let current Chiefs standout go | HeraldNet.com - Sports

When Pete Carroll and John Schneider first began the process of rebuilding the Seahawks, the general manager painted a picture for the head coach.

Seahawks Friday injury update: Marshawn Lynch officially questionable but has a good day of practice | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times

Officially, Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is questionable for Seattle’s game at Kansas City Sunday.

Seahawks looking go where no Chiefs’ opponent has this season

After achieving franchise history with their 350-yard rushing performance against the Giants last Sunday, the Seahawks will try to become the first team to score a rushing TD against the Chiefs this season on Sunday.

Chiefs vs. Seahawks: Five Things to Watch

The Kansas City Chiefs (6-3) take on the Seattle Seahawks (6-3) Sunday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium

Fact or Fiction: Seahawks' Dependence on Lynch Will Lead to 2015 Return | Bleacher Report

Seattle Seahawks news, rumors, scores, schedules, predictions, picks against the spread, free agent updates, power rankings, mock drafts and more

Seahawks injury report: Kam Chancellor to play versus Chiefs; Marshawn Lynch listed as questionable - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News

The Seattle Seahawks, who made headlines this week after they were forced to place two major contributors on season-ending injured reserve, will get some help back on defense Sunday at Kansas City with the return of safety Kam Chancellor and linebacker Malcolm Smith.

Cam Chancellor, Malcolm Smith back Sunday for Seahawks defense - ESPN
Strong safety Kam Chancellor and outside linebacker Malcolm Smith, who missed the last two games with injuries, are expected to play Sunday in Kansas City. Both players are returning from groin injuries and are listed as probable.

Prediction: Chiefs will beat Seahawks - Seattle Seahawks Blog - ESPN

The Seattle Seahawks and the Kansas City Chiefs are two teams with a lot in common this season -- both are 6-3, both have a strong defense, both have a strong running game and both have a weak passing game. The Chiefs have won four in a row and the Seahawks have three consecutive victories.

Detroit Lions' Golden Tate opens up about Seahawks offer that he's called 'laughable' | MLive.com

"I still root for the Seahawks," he said. "That's the team that drafted me, that's the team that gave me the opportunity to be in this position. So I have a lot of respect and appreciation for Seattle. "I wish the best for them ... except when the play us, obviously."

Golden Tate shining after being snubbed in free agency

Wide receiver had mild interest from Jets, Jaguars and a low-ball offer from Seahawks

Seahawks’ Richard Sherman makes ‘awkward’ work for him | Seahawks | The Seattle Times

Of all the words associated with Richard Sherman, Dion Bailey added a new one to the pile: awkward. As in, one of Sherman’s greatest strengths is his ability to run with a receiver down the field, turn his head to locate the ball and contort his body in midair to disrupt the pass.

Seahawks face crucial weekend in Kansas City | Seahawks Draft Blog

If you care about your teams perception in the media, this is a vital game for the Seahawks.

Friday in Hawkville: Seahawks’ secondary back to its primary players

Strong safety Kam Chancellor is ready to step back in against the Chiefs on Sunday after missing two games, and cornerbacks Byron Maxwell and Jeremy Lane are set to resume their roles after also missing time with injuries.

'Something's got to give' with one Seahawks-Chiefs matchup - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle

The Seahawks running game is the best in the NFL, but it will meet its match against Kansas City, which hasn't allowed a rushing TD all season. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Seahawks' Willson could return along with Chancellor, Smith - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle

The Seahawks should have two starters back in Kam Chancellor and Malcolm Smith, and there's a good chance Luke Willson could play as well after leaving last week's game. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Cam Chancellor, Malcolm Smith back Sunday for Seahawks defense - ESPN

Strong safety Kam Chancellor and outside linebacker Malcolm Smith, who missed the last two games with injuries, are expected to play Sunday in Kansas City. Both players are returning from groin injuries and are listed as probable.

Friday quotes from Seattle coach Pete Carroll | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times

Here’s what Seattle coach Pete Carroll said to the media following practice today:

RENTON: Marshawn Lynch listed as “questionable” for Sunday at Kansas City doesn’t mean he is | Seattle Seahawks | The News Tribune

With Marshawn Lynch, “questionable” is a relative term. And not all that questionable, either.

RENTON: Russell Wilson hopes to overcome passing struggles with poise | Seattle Seahawks | The News Tribune

Everyone has an opinion about Seattle’s franchise quarterback following consecutive subpar games. That includes Pete Carroll – “we have won three games” – and Wilson. He says faulty footwork and rushing his throws are to blame.

Seahawks were so deep in 2013, they let current Chiefs standout go | HeraldNet.com - Sports

RENTON — When Pete Carroll and John Schneider first began the process of rebuilding the Seahawks, the general manager painted a picture for the ...

Pick 6: 6 things to watch as Seahawks begin stretch run against Chiefs - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News

Nine games into the 2014 season, there are still so many questions surrounding the defending Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks. Can the once-dominant defense continue to overcome a rash of injuries to key players? Will the reported locker room rifts between players and management fray the once tight-knit group? What’s wrong with Russell Wilson?

Guide to filling out the Pro Bowl ballot: Defense - NFL.com

J.J. Watt is an obvious lock for the Pro Bowl, but what about rookie Khalil Mack? There are a lot of names on the ballot. That's why we're here to help you choose what players to vote for on defense.

Rookie receiver class could rival '96 as NFL's best ever - NFL.com

Sammy Watkins, Kelvin Benjamin and Mike Evans are in a three-man competition for Offensive Rookie of the Year. Does this year's draft class rival 1996 as the deepest wide receiver group in history?

What you need to know about the Week 11 injury report - NFL.com

Reggie Bush missed his third practice of the week on Friday. The Detroit Lions running back does not appear in line to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. What other injuries are we tracking?

Four best games of Week 11 - NFL.com

Week 11 showcases a plethora of exciting matchups, including the Patriots vs. Colts tilt in Indianapolis. Around The NFL's Gregg Rosenthal gets you ready for action with four key showdowns.

After CAA firing, Ben Dogra hires Rusty Hardin | ProFootballTalk

The details regarding CAA's decision to fire agent Ben Dogra for cause remain unclear.  It's becoming clear that a legal fight is looming. According to Liz Mullen of SportsBusiness Journal, Dogra has hired lawyer Rusty Hardin in connection with the termination of Dogra's employment.

NFL sees sharp decline in hits on defenseless players | ProFootballTalk

Not everyone likes the NFL's emphasis on cracking down on hits on defenseless players. But like it or not, NFL players are changing the way they play to avoid getting fined and flagged.

Notes from a scout: My favorite college campuses | National Football Post

After 30 years in the business, these are my top-4 places to visit.

The NFL's most underpaid players | National Football Post

10 players who are delivering big returns for their respective franchises.

Colts Still a Year Away from Breaking Through the AFC's Glass Ceiling | Bleacher Report

The Indianapolis Colts will make the playoffs this year. It's the biggest lock this side of the Panama Canal.