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Inside Football: Raiders and 49ers have completely switched places - CBSSports.com
The Raiders and 49ers have suddenly switched places. That's great news for long-suffering Raiders fans and bad news for Niners fans wondering why Jim Harbaugh was forced out.

Monday Musings: Todd Gurley is the NFL's great running back hope - CBSSports.com
The star running back is a dying breed? Don't tell that to Todd Gurley -- who may be the NFL's best back after just four starts.

Aaron Rodgers, Packers problems on offense in passing game | The MMQB with Peter King
After relying on sandlot plays during their 6-0 start, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay offense was exposed in Denver. Their short-handed receiving corps isn’t getting open, but it’s a problem that can be fixed

Denver Broncos defense smothers Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers | The MMQB with Peter King
The Broncos remain perfect after exposing Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Here’s how Denver held Green Bay to just 77 passing yards. Plus more from Week 8, including Drew Brees’ incredible day, the possible return of Steve Smith Sr. and big injuries on a brutal Sunday

Alex Mack says he’s not waiving no-trade clause | ProFootballTalk
The rumor mill may be churning, but Alex Mack is staying in Cleveland. Via a statement released Monday night, Mack said he will not waive his no-trade clause ahead of the NFL's trading deadline Tuesday.

Robert Griffin III to the Chiefs? Calvin Johnson to the Panthers? Five trades that should, but won't, happen - NFL
Robert Griffin III to the Chiefs. Calvin Johnson to the Panthers. Adam Schefter proposes five trades that should, but won't, be made before Tuesday's deadline.

NFL flexes Bengals-Cardinals matchup to 'SNF' - NFL.com
The NFL moves the Cincinnati Bengals-Arizona Cardinals Week 11 matchup to Sunday night. The Bengals are currently 7-0, atop the AFC North and the Cards are 6-2, leading the NFC West.

Trades we'd like to see happen at deadline - NFL.com
The trade deadline is just a day away, so it's buying and selling season around the league. The ATNFL guys suggest some blockbuster swaps for teams already out of the running.

Arians to John Brown fantasy owners: 'Tough sh--' - NFL.com
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown caught heat from fantasy football owners for not playing in Week 8. Bruce Arians came to Browns' defense on Monday.

Vernon Davis set up for success in Denver - NFL.com
Vernon Davis has seen his numbers drop over the years, but much of that can be attributed to mediocre play from Colin Kaepernick. Davis now has a Hall of Fame QB throwing him the ball.

Seattle realizes importance of getting to .500 at bye week - seattlepi.com
(AP) — While their concern remained with teammate Ricardo Lockette undergoing neck surgery, the Seattle Seahawks scattered for their bye week on Monday understanding the importance of getting back to .500 at the midpoint of the season. After defensive breakdowns in the fourth quarter were partly to blame for earlier losses against St. Louis, Cincinnati and Carolina, the Seahawks allowed just 4 yards of offense in the fourth quarter to Dallas.

Seahawks offensive line finally keeps Russell Wilson upright - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
After allowing 31 sacks through seven games, the Seahawks offensive line faced a challenging test against a powerful Dallas front seven. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Three things from the Seahawks' 13-12 win over the Cowboys - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
What we learned and what we're still trying to figure out after the Seahawks beat the Cowboys 13-12 on Sunday heading into their bye week. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Pete Carroll says the Seahawks, as always, are engaged in trade talks - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Coach Pete Carroll confirmed that the Seahawks are indeed exploring their options ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. Then again, they always are. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Seahawks Wide Receiver Ricardo Lockette Out of Surgery, Will Likely Spend Week in Dallas | Seattle Seahawks
Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette is out of surgery and all neurological signs are positive. He will likely be hospitalized a few days and spend about a week in Dallas.

Seahawks save their season with victory over Cowboys | HeraldNet.com - Sports
ARLINGTON, Texas — This was supposed to be the Sunday when you turn the clock back an hour.The Seahawks turned it back a year or two.And by...

What people are saying after Seahawks move to .500 with ugly win at Dallas - seattlepi.com
The Seattle Seahawks evened their record at 4-4 with their 13-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, ending the first half of the season right where they started: at .500.

Seattle Seahawks Richard Sherman shines vs. Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys - Seattle Seahawks Blog - ESPN
Seahawks corner Richard Sherman shadowed Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant on Sunday, holding him to two catches for 12 yards.

Russell Wilson is expensive but keeps proving Seattle was smart to lock him up - NFL
Russell Wilson isn't yet a perfect quarterback, but he continues to make plays with both his arm and his legs to get Seattle over the top. He's worth what the Seahawks are paying him.

A new twist: Even NFL referees don't know what a catch is - NFL Nation - ESPN
There have been more challenges to a pass completion ruling than any other play this season, and it might be time to tweak the rules.

Seahawks Wide Receiver Ricardo Lockette To Undergo Neck Surgery, Will Miss Remainder of 2015 Season | Seattle Seahawks
Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette sustained ligament damage in his neck that requires surgery to stabilize.

Instant reaction: Seahawks beat Cowboys 13-12 | Seahawks Draft Blog
The Seahawks had to grind their way to 4-4. That’s not such a bad thing.

Seahawks: two trades Seattle should make, but won't - 12th Man Rising - A Seattle Seahawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 1:pm local time in Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks are looking for  offensive line help in an effort to help salvage the

Seattle Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett enjoys homecoming of sorts in Dallas victory | News OK
ARLINGTON, Texas — The drive from Tulsa to AT&T Stadium is about 300 miles south. Nearly five hours in the car is a long trip for some, but not for the Lockett family. At least, not on Sunday for the Dallas Cowboys' late afternoon kickoff. That's because Tyler Lockett — the Tulsa Washington, turned Kansas State, turned Seattle Seahawks football standout — was about as close to playing at “home” as he will this entire NFL season. So, how much family was in the crowd when the Seahawks handed the Cowboys a 13-12 defeat? “Too much,” Lockett said, then laughed. “Thank God for StubHub.” Lockett, a third-round selection in the 2014 NFL Draft, is off to a fast start in his first eight NFL games.

The Seahawks did just enough to beat the Cowboys.
Who would have thought before the season that the Seattle Seahawks would be so elated to be 4-4, or that the Dallas Cowboys would find themselves at 2-5 through eight weeks? That's the result they are both left with after Sunday, however.

Seahawks' Michael Bennett says push in the back caused low hit on Cowboys quarterback - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Michael Bennett was called for a penalty on the Cowboys' final drive Sunday, advancing Dallas closer to a potential game-winning field goal attempt. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Five Takeaways from the Seahawks’ 13-12 Win over the Dallas Cowboys | Seattle Seahawks
The offense came up with a big drive, the defense came up big all day long, and more from the Seahawks' Week 8 win at Dallas.