May 2012 - Football Wiretap

Mario Williams Considering Wrist Surgery
Mario Williams has blamed his wrist for his lack of production.

Tim Graham/Buffalo News

NFL Team Rankings, Week 7
The Bears have solidified their standing as a Super Bowl contender, but the Texans have regained the top slot in both the Trench Counter and Total Rushes/Completions.

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Bears Force Four Turnovers, Defeat Lions 13-7 (+5.8 TC, +3 TRC)
The Bears had a +5.8 advantage in The Trench Counter, forcing four turnovers while averaging 0.8 fewer yards per play.

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Lions Lose Nate Burleson For Season With Broken Leg
Nate Burleson was third on the Lions with 27 catches for 240 yards.

Dave Birkett/Detroit Free-Press

Redskins Release Ryan Grant
The Redskins have signed Keiland Williams to replace Ryan Grant in the backfield.

Parks Smith/Hogs Haven

Bradshaw Sought More Carries In Argument With Coughlin
Ahmad Bradshaw delivered a plea to Tom Coughlin to run the ball more on Sunday.

Ohm Youngmisuk/ESPN

Charles Woodson Out Six Weeks With Broken Collarbone
Charles Woodson broke his left collarbone in Green Bay's Super Bowl XLV victory over the Steelers.

ESPN

Chiefs To Continue With Brady Quinn As Starter
Brady Quinn will start Week 8 for the Chiefs when they play the Raiders.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Lovie Smith's Agent Son Joins IMG
Matthew Smith represented Lovie Smith in 2011 negotiations with the Bears.

ESPN

Jets Find Formula To Slow Patriots' Offense
The Jets made Brandon Lloyd become the player to beat them.

ESPN

Nate Kaeding Cut By Chargers
Nate Kaeding must be released by the Chargers once he passes a physical.

Michael Gehiken, Kevin Acee/San Diego Union-Tribune

Jones-Drew Injures Left Foot, Expected To Miss Extended Time
Maurice Jones-Drew returned to the sideline later on crutches and in a walking boot.

Matt Brooks/Washington Post

Risdon's $.10 For Week 7
On the Texans' dominating victory over Baltimore, RG3 vs. Eli, the Harbaugh controversy, midseason awards and more.

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Chris Cooley Re-Signs With Redskins
Chris Cooley rejoins the Redskins following Fred Davis' season-ending Achilles' injury.

Mark Maske/Washington Post

Panthers Fire GM Marty Hurney
The Panthers have fired general manager Marty Hurney after a 1-5 start.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Steelers Beat Bengals 24-17 (+10.2 TC, +21 TRC)
The Steelers had a +10.2 advantage in The Trench Counter, limiting the Bengals to just 3.8 yards per play and 11 first downs.

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Patriots Comeback On Jets, Win 29-26 (+4.1 TC, -4 TRC)
The Patriots had a +4.1 advantage in The Trench Counter, with the primary separation coming in having 20 fewer penalty yards and one fewer turnover.

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Palmer, Raiders Beat Jaguars 26-23 (+7.2 TC, +9 TRC)
The Raiders had a +7.2 advantage in The Trench Counter, overcoming a -2 turnover differential by recording 10 additional first downs and being slightly less ineffective offensively (4.7 yards per play

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Foster, Defense Give Texans 43-13 Win (+20.1 TC, +27 TRC)
The Texans had a +20.1 advantage in The Trench Counter, recording 15 more first downs while averaging 2.5 more yards per play and winning the turnover battle 2-0.

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Romo, Cowboys Beat Panthers 19-14 (+1.9 TC, +13 TRC)
The Cowboys had a +1.9 advantage in The Trench Counter, with turnovers and penalties giving Jason Garrett's team the slide edge.

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Brees, Saints Beat Buccaneers 35-28 (-5.0 TC, +4 TRC)
The Saints had a -5.0 disadvantage in The Trench Counter, finishing with -1 in turnover differential and being slightly outgained on a yards per play basis.

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Giants Defeat Redskins 27-23 In Thriller (+0.1 TC, -13 TRC)
The Giants had a +0.1 edge in The Trench Counter, showing how close the game was even beyond the scoreboard.

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Peterson, Vikings Defeat Cardinals 21-14 (-5.0 TC, -16 TRC)
Adrian Peterson rushed 23 times for 153 yards and a touchdown.

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Rodgers, Packers Beat Rams 30-20 (+3.2 TC, +13 TRC)
The Packers had a +3.2 advantage in The Trench Counter, averaging 9.0 yards per pass compared to 7.2 for the Rams.

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Colts Defeat Browns 17-13 (+1.5 TC, +11 TRC)
The Colts had a +1.8 advantage in The Trench Counter, with a better running game (148-to-55) despite a 1-0 deficit in the giveaway/takeaway department.

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Chris Johnson, Titans Defeat Bills 35-34 (+8.5 TC, -2 TRC)
Chris Johnson had a performance reminiscent of his former dominant self, rushing 18 times for 195 yards and two touchdowns (one for 83 yards).

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Fred Davis Tears Achilles' Tendon
Fred Davis is believed to have a torn Achilles' tendon.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports

Joe Vitt To Immediately Assume Head Coach Duties Of Saints
Joe Vitt will immediately rejoin the Saints following their game against the Buccaneers.

Mike Triplett, Times-Picayune

Union May Challenge Appointment Of Tagliabue As Arbiter
Paul Tagliabue works for the law firm that is defending the league in U.S. District Court in Louisiana in the bounties case.

CBS Sports

Vince Young To Audition For Cardinals
Kevin Kolb is out for as long as two months, which will leave the team with untested quarterback Ryan Lindley backing up John Skelton.

Chris Mortensen/ESPN (via ProFootballTalk)