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Rutgers' LeGrand Nominated for Orange Bowl Courage Award
Photo - Eric LeGrand - Rutgers
Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand was nominated for the weekly honors for the 2010 Discover Orange Bowl Courage Award, to be announced at the end of the season by the Football Writers Association of America. LeGrand, a junior from Avenel, N.J., was paralyzed from the neck down Oct. 16, while making a tackle against Army.
The most recent news is encouraging. LeGrand is continuing his rehabilitation at Kessler Institute in West Orange, N.J. Last week, he was taken off a ventilator, and is able to breathe on his own. His injury was recently reclassified from a complete spinal cord injury to an incomplete spinal cord injury. LeGrand, a backup defensive tackle, suffered the injury while making a tackle on a kickoff during the fourth quarter. He collided with Army's Malcolm Brown, then lay motionless on the field for several minutes. He underwent emergency surgery to stabilize his spine. Damage was to the C-3 and C-4 level of the vertebrae.
"As I talked to our team, we are going to believe that Eric is going to walk onto that field again," Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said shortly after the injury. LeGrand has had several visitors. His coaches and teammates have written notes to him and sent him DVDs. In the first few days after the injury, more than 18,000 e-mails to LeGrand were sent through the school's website, scarletknights.com.
"We know it's going to be a long road," Schiano said a few days after the injury. "It's going to be one step at a time and we're going to do this as a family, the LeGrand family, the Rutgers football family. That's the way we are going to approach it."
The "Eric LeGrand Believe Fund" has been set up to help finance his treatment. For information, visit www.scarletknights.com/believe.
"We want to thank everyone for all of the love and support for Eric, it has really been beneficial to his recovery," the LeGrand family said in a statement. "Please continue to keep Eric in your prayers."
For the fifth straight year, the Football Writers Association of America and the Discover Orange Bowl will announce a weekly nominee for the Discover Orange Bowl/FWAA Courage Award each Wednesday during the season. A blue-ribbon panel will determine the award's recipient from those weekly nominees. The recipient of the Courage Award will be announced in December and presented with the trophy in conjunction with this year's Discover Orange Bowl.
The Courage Award was created by ESPN The Magazine's senior writer Gene Wojciechowski, also an FWAA member. A select group of FWAA members vote on the recipient each year. The requirements for nomination include displaying courage on or off the field, including overcoming an injury or physical handicap, preventing a disaster or living through hardship.
Previous winners of the FWAA's Courage Award are the Connecticut Huskies (2009), Tulsa's Wilson Holloway (2008), Navy's Zerbin Singleton (2007), Clemson's Ray Ray McElrathbey (2006), the Tulane Green Wave (2005), Memphis' Haracio Colen (2004), San Jose State's Neil Parry (2003) and Toledo's William Bratton (2002).
The Orange Bowl Committee is a not-for-profit, 343-member, primarily-volunteer organization. It is a self-sustaining, independent organization that supports and produces activities and events that enhance the image, economy and culture of South Florida. The Orange Bowl Festival features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the Discover Orange Bowl on January 3, 2011. For more information on the 2010-11 Orange Bowl Festival and its events, including promotional and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program, visit www.orangebowl.org.
Frank Coyle writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He is also a member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for weekly Team and Player Awards
Bucs' RB LeGarrette Blount Wins Weekly Rookie Offensive Award
Photo – DT Nda Suh - Lions
DT Nda Suh of the Lions wins this week’s Draft Insiders’ rookie award after being a difference maker in the Detroit victory over the Redskins. Suh registered two sacks, four tackles, including two tackles for loss, and put an exclamation point on the victory with a 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown with 1:36 to play that gave the Lions a 37-25 win over the Redskins. The victory was the 2nd of the season, matching their total wins from last season.
Suh has set the pace for the Lions young defense that has begun to make a statement weekly this fall. He has not only made many big plays but has occupied two blockers and been disruptive consistently along the Detroit front four. He has totaled 7 sacks as a rookie despite the weekly special attention received by offensive coordinators. This is the third time he was won Draft Insiders’ Defensive Rookie Award and we are only at the halfway mark for the 2010 season.
Running back LeGarrette Blount of the Bucs had an outstanding performance that earned him the offensive nomination as he rushed for 120 total yards on 22 carries and 2 TDs. His efforts were instrumental in the Bucs 38-35 victory over the Cardinals. He won out over teammate wideout Mike Williams who had another strong performance. He totaled 105 yards receiving on 4 receptions including a 47 yard TD that tied the score in the 2nd quarter. The strong rookie class has been instrumental in the dramatic turnaround by the 5-2 Bucs.
Weekly Player Winners
Week 8
Offense - RB LeGarrette Blount - Bucs
Defense - DT Nda Suh - Lions
Week 7
Offense - WR Dez Bryant - Cowboys
Defense - Safety Eric Berry - Chiefs
Week 6
Offense - RB Chris Ivory - Saints
Defense - LB Pat Angerer - Colts
Week 5
Offense - QB Max Hall - Cardinals
Defense - DT Nda Suh - Lions
Week 4
Offense - QB Sam Bradford - Rams
Defense - Safety Taylor Mays - 49ers
Week 3
Offense - QB Sam Bradford - Rams
Defense - Safety Earl Thomas - Seahawks
Week 2
Offense - RB Jahvid Best - Lions
Defense - DT Nda Suh - Lions
Week 1
Offense - RB Dexter McCluster - Chiefs
Defense - Safety Eric Berry - Chiefs
Cowboy’s WR Dez Bryant Wins Weekly Rookie Award
Photo - Dez Bryant - Cowboys
WR Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys wins this week’s Draft Insiders’ offensive rookie award after scoring 3 TDs in their disappointing Monday night 41-35 loss. Bryant is settling into the Big D offense with big play ability to strike from anywhere on the field. He will have to continue his development without starting QB Tony Romo who is out the next 6 weeks with a broken non throwing shoulder. Bryant’s outstanding performance earned him the nomination as he accounted for 171 total yards and three touchdowns, including one on a 93-yard punt return and two on 4th-quarter receptions. Despite his impressive effort, the Cowboys fell to last place at 1-5 after taking another serious ass whippin at the hands of the rival Giants.
Safety Eric Berry of the Chiefs wins this week’s Draft Insiders’ Defensive rookie award after he made a few key plays in the Chiefs victory. Eric had three tackles, one interception and forced one fumble in the Chiefs' 42-20 win over the Jaguars that has KC atop of the AFC West. Arizona’s LB Daryl Washington came in second for rookie award after posted 11 tackles which moved him up to #2 among rookie tacklers behind Cleveland safety T.J. Ward.
Weekly Player Winners
Week 7
Offense - WR Dez Bryant - Cowboys
Defense - Safety Eric Berry - Chiefs
Week 6
Offense - RB Chris Ivory - Saints
Defense - LB Pat Angerer - Colts
Week 5
Offense - QB Max Hall - Cardinals
Defense - DT Nda Suh - Lions
Week 4
Offense - QB Sam Bradford - Rams
Defense - Safety Taylor Mays - 49ers
Week 3
Offense - QB Sam Bradford - Rams
Defense - Safety Earl Thomas - Seahawks
Week 2
Offense - RB Jahvid Best - Lions
Defense - DT Nda Shu - Lions
Week 1
Offense - RB Dexter McCluster - Chiefs
Defense - Safety Eric Berry - Chiefs
Bradford & Mays Win Rookie Awards
Sam Bradford Wins Award for 2nd Week
Photo - Safety Taylor Mays - San Fran 49ers
The top overall selection of the NFL Draft 2010, QB Sam Bradford wins the Draft Insiders' weekly rookie award for the second week in a row after another outstanding performance. Bradford is joined by 49ers’ rookie safety Taylor Mays who had a strong showing on both the San Fran defensive and special team units.
Bradford had another solid performance that was instrumental in the Rams second consecutive win of the season, the first time they have achieved back to back victories in two years. It was only the third victory for St. Louis in the past 30 games overall, as they already surpass their poor 1-15 record from 2009. Bradford went 23 of 41 passes for 289 yards for 1 interception and 2 TDs. It was another strong performance for the top overall pick last April who shows a fine understanding of the defense and fast developing recognition skills of pro defenses. Over his first two games, he had four interceptions while being sacked five times.
On the defensive side of the ball, the 49ers safety Taylor Mays had a breakout performance when he made 11 total tackles, 2 unassisted and recovered a blocked punt at the back of the end zone for a TD. That score gave the 49ers’ 14-0 first quarter lead they failed to hold through the game. The 49ers lost a tough 16-14 contest to Atlanta that brought their early season record to a disappointing 0-4 after being highly touted to win the NFC West over the preseason.
Taylor beat out the Titans CB Alterraun Verner, a 4th round pick gem last April. Verner made 11 tackles and broke up 3 passes in the Tennessee heart breaking 26-20 loss to Denver. Several other defensive backs have made their presence felt in the early action. The Browns top two selections, safety T.J. Ward (2nd round) and CB Joe Haden (1st round) have established themselves as regulars in their young developing secondary. Rookie defensive backs Nate Allen of Philadelphia and Seattle’s Earl Thomas continue to make plays from the free safety spots and look to become fixtures on young defenses.
Weekly Player Winners
Week 4
Offense - QB Sam Bradford - Rams
Defense - Safety Taylor Mays - 49ers
Week 3
Offense - QB Sam Bradford - Rams
Defense - Safety Earl Thomas - Seahawks
Week 2
Offense - RB Jahvid Best - Lions
Defense - DT Nda Shu - Lions
Week 1
Offense - RB Dexter McCluster - Chiefs
Defense - Safety Eric Berry - Chiefs
Alabama Crimson Tide (3-0) @ Arkansas Razorbacks (3-0)
Key SEC West Division matchup
TE D.J. Williams – Arkansas
QB Ryan Mallett Faces SEC Acid Test vs #1 Alabama
Game Facts
QB Ryan Mallett leads nation with 360 yards passing per game with 9 TDs to 2 interceptions on a 70% completion rate. McElroy again has the best passing efficiency in the nation in 2010. He has not lost a game since pre high school. Last year vs Arkansas, he went 17 of 24 passes for 291 yards and 0 interceptions. This kid just does not make mistakes and clearly outplayed Mallett in last year’s matchup. He manages a game flawlessly and allows his club to gain field position over the course of a game even when drives stall and they have to punt. McElroy also outplayed both Tim Tebow and Colts McCoy in SEC and national title games that were instrumental in the Tides national title last season. Arkansas has averaged just under 116 yards rushing vs 111 yards rushing allowed per game. They have scored 5 TDs rushing this year with 6 fumbles losing 3 in three games, a disturbing fact. While averaging 116 yards per game, their 5 rushing TDs came from 5 different runners.
Arkansas totaled only 63 yards rushing vs Alabama last season for less than 3 yards per carry. They got behind 14-0 into the 3rd Q that forced Arkansas to abandon the ground game and throw the ball 41 times. Mallett was only 12 of 35 passing for 160 yards and 1 interception and 1 TD in Bama lost last season. Last week, the Hogs rushed for only 53 yards on 23 carries in win over Georgia. Last year, Arkansas had only a 3-5 SEC record and overall scored 234 points while surrendered 233 points over the schedule.
This year
Arkansas has been almost perfect in the Red Zone with TDs in 9 of 10 opportunities and a FG in other time. He has been sacked 4 times while the Arkansas defense has 12 sacks from 9 different defenders. They also have 26 TFL from 12 defenders, though only 1 FR and 3 FF this season.
Quarterbacks
QB Ryan Mallett is one of the premier passers in the nation and enters his second season as the Razorback starter. He is off to a fast start and showcases the premier passing arm in the collegiate game. He missed spring drills after breaking his foot last winter and had toe surgery. He returned 100% for summer camp and has had a hot hand over the first three games. He makes all the throws, the complete route tree, displaying a powerful arm with touch, accuracy and timing. He gets the ball into tight windows with fast improving decision-making. He shows fine pocket presence and has learned to go through his progressions better and the ability to locate secondary receivers quicker. He has shown progress in his initial reads and looking off the safety. He goes through his progressions quicker and better along with better decisions and few attempts to force the ball into heavy coverage. Last season, he forced the ball too much, attempting to do too much especially when the Hogs got behind.
After playing one season at Michigan, Mallett transferred to Arkansas with the arrival of HC Bobby Petrino. After sitting sat out the ’08 season, Mallett had a huge ’09 performance that included throwing for over 3400 yards, 29 TD passes and just 7 interceptions. They are very impressive statistics for a first year starter vs a very high level of competition. Unfortunately, he struggled vs the top SEC clubs, Alabama, LSU and Florida, failing to complete 50% of his passes in each of those key losses. In each of those losses, they were behind at halftime and their opponents rushed for at least 134 yards in those games. Mallett struggled in each of those defeats, facing a strong pass rush especially as the game progressed and the Hogs were down by more than two scores by mid game.
Nevertheless, Mallett is a big time player and capable of being a difference maker in this conference. He has a full array of weapons and will use them regularly, in what is an explosive high scoring attack and probably more balanced than most observers expect. This offense is in great hands, and the numbers should reflect his talented passing skills and well-rounded group of highly developed weapons. His big game performance has been questioned off a few subpar key ’09 games. This matchup with the defending champions can be a signature game for Mallett who has yet to beat a top ranked club over his short career. His maturation as a leader and passer will determine if he can take a good club to the next level on smarts, leadership and toughness that utilizes both his and teammates chip physical skills to the fullest.
The Tides QB Greg McElroy directs a potent offense that can beat a defense both on the ground and through the air. McElroy manages a game flawlessly and rarely forces the ball into difficult situations. He has fine accuracy and goes through his progressions quickly with sound decision making. His record is perfect over his HS and college career and his level of maturity is rare for a senior starting passer. He is very dangerous on the play action with most defenses loading the box to stop runners Ingram and Richardson regularly.
Running Backs
The Bama tandem of Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson is the best collegiate backfield duo since the Auburn pair of runners Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown almost a decade ago. Ingram is coming off a Heisman Trophy season. He played in his first game last week and produced a 48 yard run on his very first rushing attempt. He can pound a defense with the burst of speed to go the distance. He has shown good ball security and the toughness to carry the weekly load. Richardson is an awesome 1A compliment and more diversified as a runner and athlete than Ingram. He is a terrific kickoff returner and receiver with both power and speed. As a runner, he puts his foot in the ground and explodes to the second level with the speed to go the distance. He usually comes in after Ingram takes a break and has the speed to shock a defense with his change of pace talent. He also can pound with a compact frame that delivers a blow to tacklers. In that aspect, Richardson and Ingram are very similar – compact strong runners with low centers of gravity to be difficult to tackle and capable of finishing rushing attempts well. Richardson started last year’s rout with the first score on a 52 yard TD run.
The Hogs rely on sophomore runner Ronnie Wingo who has build on a solid ’09 season finish that included a fine performance vs rival LSU. He is a big hard-hitting workhorse type back with fine natural abilities including receiving skills. Wingo heads an unheralded trio that includes punishing tailback Broderick Green and fast compact runner Dennis Johnson. This young trio of backs may be one of the deeper sets of runners this season. They have slow to produce this season with the air game providing the catalyst for the Hogs undefeated season. This trio is capable of giving this offense the power to run inside and control games plus some big play ability to keep defenses honest and not focused on QB Mallett. Wingo combines power and speed that gives him the inside edge on the starting job. Green is a former USC runner that cannot be minimized to play a key role in this offense. He finished the ’09 season with 7 TDs in the last five games and one of the better red zone runners in the SEC. He will push Wingo for touches especially in short yardage and goal line situations. As a receiver, he is still raw that puts Wingo in the starting 3rd down role. Johnson is a big play weapon with good kickoff return skills. He had one of the Hogs’ three 100 yard rushing game last season vs highly rated Florida. He needs some development as a receiver, but gives the Hogs an interesting feature runner in some games and a change of pace back that can be highly successful in this potent attack.
Receivers
The Hogs return their top five receivers from last season to work with QB Ryan Mallett. Starters Greg Childs, Joe Adams and Jarius Wright are the best returning trio in a deep SEC group of pass catchers. Childs and Adams are big play specialists who have taken it up a notch with experience working with the fast emerging Mallett who has the talent to get them the ball. Childs will command double coverage after scoring another big TD last week vs Georgia. He scored in half of the Hogs games last season while beating double coverage at times. Adams is a burner with the ability to separate deep and hit the home run. He has scored a TD in 9 of the 12 regular season games he played in the past two years. He opens the offense up and forces the safeties to play deep and respect his speed and Mallett’s arm. The combination of Adams and Childs should guarantee an improving ground game with dual deep threats. Childs is the go to receiver but Adams is the home run hitter with a 22 yard average. Childs has fine run after the catch ability (winning TD vs Georgia) TE D.J. Williams is the best movement weapon in the nation. He lines up at tight end, H-back and fullback that give this offense one of the most versatile weapons in the nation. His ability to shift positions gives the Hogs offense the unique ability to run a diverse number of sets on the clock that they should be able to create many mismatches in coverage and run/pass play alignments. He probably faces premier strong safety Mark Barron in one of the critical matchups in the game. Mallett looks for him on the 2nd and 3rd and long in the intermediate zones where he shows excellent hands and run after the catch ability.
The Tides’ Julio Jones may be the best receiver in the nation. He has incredible raw talent that has developed nicely over his short career. McElroy looks for him in big situations especially after the ground game has been established and he faces an eight man front. McElroy works play action well with good ball handing and fine touch to give receivers a chance to make big plays. Jones is a very difficult matchup on size and speed and will probably command heavy double coverage in many situations, though McElroy will exploit any single coverage quickly using the ground attack to set him up.
Offensive Line
The Hogs return four of their five starters including bookend tackles DeMarcus Love and Ray Dominguez. They are proficient pass protectors who were instrumental in the fast development of first year starting QB Mallett and the quick progress of their young receivers and runners. This unit helped the Hogs offense that led the SEC in scoring and passing offense and 2nd in overall offense. Center Seth Oxner is a savvy pivotman in the mold of former Hog Jonathan Luigs. He is an anchor inside and an unsung leader on this blue-collar unit. This unit looks to take another step up vs top SEC talent and further extensive over a fine ’09 experience.
The Bama line returns three starters and have been instrumental in the overall offensive success. They get a consistent strong push at the point of attack that has allowed Ingram and Richardson to pound defenses with the potential to break long gains consistently. With little fanfare, this unit has been the key unit that has allowed this ground game to dominant and QB Greg McElroy to be the most efficient passer in the nation over the past two seasons.
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Aggies' Von Miller Tops Lombardi List
Photo - LB Von Miller - Texas A&M
Texas A&M’s Von Miller was named to the 2010 Rotary Lombardi Award Official Watch List, as announced by the Rotary Lombardi Committee. Miller is coming off an outstanding junior season when he led the nation with 17 sacks and 21.5 tackles for losses. For his three year career, he has totaled 23 sacks and 33 TFLs, ranking #1 in both those vital categories among active defenders.
Eligibility for the Rotary Lombardi Award is limited to down linemen, end-to-end, either on offense or defense, who set up no farther than 10 yards to the left or right of the ball, or linebackers who set up no farther than five yards deep from the line of scrimmage.
The candidates earned a place on the official watch list by earning All-American honors, by being named to their respective all-conference first teams as selected by the conference’s head coaches or by nomination sent to and reviewed by the nominations committee.
While the Watch List highlights those players who have already received national recognition, any Division 1 player who meets the requirements is eligible for consideration from the Rotary Lombardi Selection
Committee. This committee is comprised of more than 500 members, including all past winners and finalists, all FBS head coaches and a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.
The 41st Rotary Lombardi Award will be held December 7- 8, 2010, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
2010 Rotary Lombardi Award Official Watch List
Sam Acho - DE - Texas
Pierre Allen - DE - Nebraska
Marvin Austin - DT - UNC
Akeem Ayers - LB - UCLA
Allen Bailey - DT/DE - Miami
Jeff Battipaglia - OT - Navy
Jeremy Beal - DE - Oklahoma
Chase Beeler - C - Stanford
Nick Bellore - LB - Central Michigan
Broderick Binns - DE - Iowa
Clint Boling - OT - Georgia
Justin Boren - G - Ohio State
Chris Borland - LB - Wisconsin
Da’Quan Bowers - DE - Clemson
Vontaze Burfict - LB - Arizona State
Marcus Cannon - OT - TCU
Tank Carder - LB - TCU
Gabe Carimi - OT - Wisconsin
James Carpenter - OT - Alabama
Bruce Carter - LB - UNC
Jurrell Casey - DT - USC
Anthony Castonzo - OT - Boston College
Ugo Chinasa - DE - Oklahoma State
Adrian Clayborn - DE - Iowa
Jared Crick - DT - Nebraska
Wayne Daniels - DE - TCU
Marcell Dareus - DT - Alabama
Grant Fleming - LB - LA-Lafayette
Chris Galippo - LB - USC
Cameron Heyward - DT/DE - Ohio State
Mark Herzlich - LB - Boston College
Dont’a Hightower - LB - Alabama
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NFL Preseason Schedule
Date / Matchup / TV (time)
Photo - QB Drew Brees - Saints
Week 1 (Aug. 12-16)
Date Matchup
Aug. 12 Carolina Panthers at Baltimore Ravens, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Aug. 12 New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 12 Oakland Raiders at Dallas Cowboys, 9 p.m.
Aug. 13 Buffalo Bills at Washington Redskins, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 13 Jacksonville Jaguars at Philadelphia Eagles, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 13 Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons, 8 p.m.
Aug. 14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins, 7 p.m.
Aug. 14 Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 14 Houston Texans at Arizona Cardinals, 8 p.m.
Aug. 14 Cleveland Browns at Green Bay Packers, 8 p.m.
Aug. 14 Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Rams, 8 p.m.
Aug. 14 Chicago Bears at San Deigo Chargers, 9 p.m.
Aug. 14 Tennessee Titans at Seattle Seahawks, 10 p.m.
Aug. 15 San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m.
Aug. 15 Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals, 7 p.m.
Aug. 16 New York Giants at New York Jets, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Week 2 (Aug. 19-23)
Date Matchup
Aug. 19 Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills (in Toronto), 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 19 New England Patriots at Atlanta Falcons, 8 p.m. (FOX)
Aug. 20 Philadelphia Eagles at Cincinnati Bengals, 8 p.m. (FOX)
Aug. 21 Baltimore Ravens at Washington Redskins, 7 p.m.
Aug. 21 Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Giants, 7 p.m.
Aug. 21 Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 21 Miami Dolphins at Jacksonville Jaguars, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 21 St. Louis Rams at Cleveland Browns, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 21 Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints, 8 p.m.
Aug. 21 New York Jets at Carolina Panthers, 8 p.m.
Aug. 21 Oakland Raiders at Chicago Bears, 8:30 p.m.
Aug. 21 Dallas Cowboys at San Diego Chargers, 9 p.m.
Aug. 21 Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos, 9 p.m.
Aug. 21 Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks, 10 p.m.
Aug. 22 Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers, 8 p.m. (NBC)
Aug. 23 Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Week 3 (Aug. 26-29)
Date Matchup
Aug. 26 Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Aug. 26 St. Louis Rams at New England Patriots, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 27 Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins, 7 p.m.
Aug. 27 Washington Redskins at New York Jets, 7 p.m.
Aug. 27 Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs, 8 p.m.
Aug. 27 San Diego Chargers at New Orleans Saints, 8 p.m. (CBS)
Aug. 28 Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions, 5:30 p.m.
Aug. 28 Cincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills, 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 28 Jacksonville Jaguars at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 28 New York Giants at Baltimore Ravens, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 28 Dallas Cowboys at Houston Texans, 8 p.m. (CBS)
Aug. 28 Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings, 8 p.m.
Aug. 28 Tennessee Titans at Carolina Panthers, 8 p.m.
Aug. 28 Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears, 8:30 p.m.
Aug. 28 San Francisco 49ers at Oakland Raiders, 9 p.m.
Aug. 29 Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos, 8 p.m. (FOX)
Week 4 (Sept. 2-3)
Date Matchup
Sept. 2 Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions, 7 p.m.
Sept. 2 Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts, 7 p.m.
Sept. 2 New England Patriots at New York Giants, 7 p.m.
Sept. 2 Atlanta Falcons at Jacksonville Jaguars, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 2 Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 2 New York Jets at Philadelphia Eagles, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 2 Baltimore Ravens at St. Louis Rams, 8 p.m.
Sept. 2 Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns, 8 p.m.
Sept. 2 Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings, 8 p.m.
Sept. 2 Green Bay Packers at Kansas City Chiefs, 8 p.m.
Sept. 2 Miami Dolphins at Dallas Cowboys, 8 p.m.
Sept. 2 New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans, 8 p.m.
Sept. 2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans, 8 p.m.
Sept. 2 San Diego Chargers at San Francisco 49ers, 10 p.m.
Sept. 2 Seattle Seahawks at Oakland Raiders, 10 p.m.
Sept. 2 Washington Redskins at Arizona Cardinals, 10 p.m.
