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Rams' Jackson Still Has 1,000-Yard Goal
St. Louis running back Steven Jackson remains confident that he can reach his goal of 1,000 yards this season.

Daily Journal Online

Archie: Saints Should Be Wary Of Lions
Archie Manning believes that the Saints should be wary of the winless Lions when they take the field on Sunday.

The Ledger

Sources: Chiefs' Edwards Won't Resign
Chiefs' coach Herm Edwards reportedly has no intention of stepping down from his position, but sources say he may not have the energy to deal with changes in the front office.

ESPN

Urlacher On Pro Bowl: It's All About Popularity
Bears' linebacker Brian Urlacher isn't upset about not making this year's Pro Bowl and claims that the whole ordeal is a popularity contest.

Chicago Sun-Times

Titans' Finnegan Fined $25K For Hits On Schaub
Titans' cornerback Cortland Finnegan has been fined $25,000 by the NFL for two hard hits on Texans' quarterback Matt Schaub last weekend.

ESPN

Fantasy Alert: Colts To Rest Starters In Finale
With a playoff berth locked up, the Colts are expected to hold some of their starters out of their season finale against the Titans next weekend.

Indianapolis Star

Bucs Expected To Go With Garcia At QB
The Buccaneers are expected to start Jeff Garcia at quarterback this Sunday against the Chargers.

NFL.com

Redskins Haven't Discussed Zorn's Status
The Redskins reportedly haven't discussed Coach Jim Zorn's status with the team.

ESPN

Belichick 'Ran The Show' On His College Lacrosse Team?
Bill Belichick and Cardinals' special teams coach Kevin Spencer played lacrosse against each other while in college.

Arizona Republic

Ocho Cinco Wants To Have T.J. Around
Bengals' receiver Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson hopes to have teammate T.J. Houshmandzadeh around in Cincinnati past this season.

Dayton Daily News

Edwards Wants To Stay In Cleveland
Browns receiver Braylon Edwards claims that he isn't interested in a trade from the team.

Akron Beacon-Journal

Pacman: Neck Hurt Before Hard Hit
Cowboys' cornerback Adam Jones says the herniated disk in his neck that forced him to miss the team's last game was bothering him even before he took a hard hit.

ESPN

With Division On The Line, Vikings Stick With Jackson
The Vikings are going to stick with Tarvaris Jackson this weekend against the Falcons on Sunday with the division title hanging in the balance.

ESPN

NFL Legend "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh Dies At 94
Hall of Fame QB Sammy Baugh, who redefined the postion after joining the redskins in 1937.

yahoo.com

Former Playmate: Eagles Need To Throw Baskett The Ball
Former Playboy Playmate Kendra Wilkinson has a suggestion for the Eagles if they're serious about making the playoffs: Target wide receiver Hank Baskett more.

Philadelphia Daily News

Bears' Ogunleye: 'I Hate Packers'
Chicago defensive end Adewale Ogunleye has made his feelings towards the rival Packers rather clear.

Chicago Tribune

Pacman Practices, Will Play Against Ravens
Cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones practiced with the Cowboys on Wednesday, and after it was thought they he could be lost for the season, he will play on Sunday against the Ravens.

ESPN

Raiders Could Turn To CFL For Next Head Coach
Marc Trestman of the Montreal Alouettes, Giants' offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride and Jim Harbaugh of Stanford are all candidates for Oakland's head coach job.

San Francisco Chronicle

No Collapse This Year, Vikings Say
The Vikings have a history of struggling in December, but they claim that a similar downturn won't take place this season.

Pioneer Press

Bucs DE Changes Name To Honor 'Teen Wolf'
Tampa Bay defensive end Greg White, a second-year player, has officially changed his name to honor the 1985 movie "Teen Wolf," starring Michael J. Fox.

Tampa Tribune

NFL Agrees With Officials Call On Holmes' TD
The NFL is backing referee Walt Coleman's decision to overturn a call on the field and rule Santonio Holmes' catch a touchdown that gave the Steelers a 13-9 victory against the Ravens on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Jason Taylor Thinking About Retirement?
Redskins' defensive end Jason Taylor hasn't ruled out a return to the NFL next season or even a return to the Dolphins.

Miami Herald

Could Pioli End Up In Kansas City?
The Chiefs haven't identified any potential candidates to replace Carl Peterson as general manager, but New England's Scott Pioli could end up the team's target.

Kansas City Star

Cable Declares War Against Kiffin
Tom Cable responded to the defection of James Cregg to Tennessee by firing the two Lane Kiffin confidants still on staff with the Raiders.

San Francisco Chronicle

Report: Harbaugh Denies Punter's Spit Charge
Ravens' coach John Harbaugh reportedly doesn't believe Steelers punter Mitch Berger when he says Baltimore cornerback Frank Walker spit in his face during Sunday's game.

ESPN

Raiders OL Coach Leaves To Join Kiffin At Tennessee
Interim Oakland coach Tom Cable lashed out at assistant offensive line coach James Cregg on Monday for leaving the team with two games left in the season to join Lane Kiffin at Tennessee.

AP

Chiefs' GM Peterson Resigns Amid 2-12 Season
Chiefs' president and general manager Carl Peterson will step down at the end of the NFL season.

ESPN

Steelers' Berger: A Raven Spit On Me
Steelers' punter Mitch Berger has accused Ravens' cornerback Frank Walker of spitting on him after Pittsburgh kicked the extra point following their game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter on S

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Will Jackson Start At QB For Vikings?
Vikings' quarterback Tarvaris Jackson tore apart the Cardinals on Sunday, throwing four touchdowns on 11-for-17 passing, but coach Brad Childress isn't ready to name him the starter.

Pioneer Press

Looking For Win, Lions Stick With Orlovsky
Dan Orlovsky will start his second consecutive game on Sunday when the winless Lions face off against the Saints.

ESPN