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Gutsy Carr leads Raiders to insane comeback

Derek Carr hit Michael Crabtree on a second untimed down for a touchdown to beat the Chiefs and keep Oakland's season very much alive.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/gutsy-derek-carr-leads-raiders-crazy-win-nfls-game-year-040327315.html?src=rss

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‘Thursday Night Football’ Ratings Down As Raiders Score Close Win Over Chiefs

It was a good night for California teams as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs to move on to the World Series and the Oakland Raiders pulled off a last minute comeback over the Kansas City Chiefs to win at home. Ending a four game losing streak for the Bay Area team, that 31-30 victory on
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/thursday-night-football-ratings-down-141657873.html?src=rss

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Packers' Aaron Rodgers gives surgery update on Instagram

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says in a post on social media that surgery went well on his broken collarbone.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/packers-aaron-rodgers-gives-surgery-instagram-134402341--spt.html?src=rss

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Kaepernick not blackballed by NFL, claims 49ers owner York

Colin Kaepernick is not being blackballed by the NFL, according to San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/kaepernick-not-blackballed-nfl-claims-134810392.html?src=rss

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Mad Minute: Saints vs. Packers

The "Good Morning Football" crew talks about what to watch for in the Saints vs. Packers Week 7 matchup.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mad-minute-saints-vs-packers-133518108.html?src=rss

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Trump launches petition against NFL players' anthem protests

U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped up the pressure on the National Football League over protests by its players during the national anthem by launching a petition and asking his supporters to show their patriotism by backing it. The move came after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell this week rejected
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/trump-launches-petition-against-nfl-players-anthem-protests-132727824--nfl.html?src=rss

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Twitter mailbag: 'Colossal failure' if Lions don't win NFC North?

Every week during the Lions season we'll do a Twitter mailbag. Use the social media site to send your questions to Lions beat writer Dave Birkett at @davebirkett. Q. Would it be a colossal failure to not won the division given the Aaron Rodgers situation? - @THE_Brandon_T A. I wrote the other day
Source: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/10/20/detroit-lions-aaron-rodgers-nfc-north/781606001/?src=rss

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Colts, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Honor Indianapolis "Angel"

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts are proud to announce Officer Jason Shearer as the fourth honoree of the 2017 Colts Anthem Angels program, presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Officer Shearer, a local resident of Ligonier, IN, will be recognized at the Colts home game this Sunday, October
Source: http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Anthem-Blue-Cross-and-Blue-Shield-Honor-Indianapolis-Angel/83a11bc2-26df-410d-8282-304202e22c6e?src=rss

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Podcast: NFL ratings 'crisis' is overblown

In this week's Grandstanding podcast, we break down whether the NFL is really in a ratings crisis.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/podcast-nfl-ratings-crisis-overblown-131309763.html?src=rss

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Raiders' Amari Cooper sets early tone in huge game vs. Chiefs

OAKLAND — Amari Cooper's prodigious night came in one of the most thrilling Raiders games at the Coliseum in recent memory. Cooper finished with a career high 210 yards receiving, and added two touchdowns on 11 catches in Oakland's heart-stopping 31-30 win, which snapped a four-game losing streak
Source: http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/20/raiders-amari-cooper-sets-early-tone-in-huge-game-vs-chiefs/?src=rss

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The 1 thing each NFL team should have done differently this offseason

It’s easy to look back now and see exactly what your favorite NFL team could have done differently in the offseason. The Cardinals let Calais Campbell walk in free agency, and he’s been a force for the Jaguars. Campbell has eight sacks on the season already.
Source: https://www.sbnation.com/2017/10/20/16496324/nfl-teams-2017-offseason-mistakes-free-agency-draft-calais-campbell-deshaun-watson?yptr=yahoo?src=rss

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Jaylon Smith taking a seat with Sean Lee, Anthony Hitchens back in lineup

The Cowboys planned to bring linebacker Jaylon Smith along slowly this season after he missed his entire rookie year with a major knee injury, but that approach shifted when Anthony Hitchens hurt his knee this summer. Smith moved into a starting role and remained there after Hitchens finally returned
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/jaylon-smith-taking-seat-sean-124456264.html?src=rss

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Kyle Rudolph says Vikings can win with any of their three quarterbacks

No team in the NFL has more uncertainty at the quarterback position than the Vikings, who are starting Case Keenum now but could go back to either Sam Bradford or Teddy Bridgewater when their respective knee injuries are fully healed. But Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph says that uncertainty is not a
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/kyle-rudolph-says-vikings-win-124419719.html?src=rss

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Andy Reid refuses to comment on officiating in Chiefs' loss to Raiders

Chiefs coach Andy Reid tiptoed up to the line but refused late Thursday night to criticize the officiating in his team's 31-30 loss to the Raiders, a game marked by several calls that went against his team. The Raiders' final, winning drive was kept alive by multiple penalties against the Chiefs
Source: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/chiefs-vs-raiders-nfl-score-2017-oakland-andy-reid-referees-bad-call-interference/1rmy8821xw0ji1proi050nk8mh?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter?src=rss

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Birkett: Taylor Decker 'antsy' to return from surgery

It sounds like the only person more anxious than Lions fans for left tackle Taylor Decker to return to action is Decker himself. After back-to-back games where dismal offensive line play stalled the offense and got quarterback Matthew Stafford hurt, Decker's health suddenly feels like the only thing
Source: http://lionswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/20/birkett-taylor-decker-antsy-to-return-from-surgery/?src=rss

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The NFL desperately needs more games like the Raiders-Chiefs thriller

The NFL got exactly what it needed Thursday night, a thrilling game in Oakland between the Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs with a crazy finish that will be a topic of discussion Friday. “It's awesome,” Raiders Coach Jack Del Rio said in a postgame interview with CBS, which carried the game. There
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2017/10/20/the-nfl-needs-more-games-like-thursday-nights-raiders-chiefs-thriller-in-the-worst-way/?src=rss

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Steve Bisciotti happy with direction of Ravens

The Ravens are 3-3. Could be better. Could be worse. And while many fans might be unhappy with the team’s leadership on and off the field, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti seems pretty content. Via Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Sun, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti appeared on the “Ravens Rap” show at a bar
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/steve-bisciotti-happy-direction-ravens-122440156.html?src=rss

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Predicting scores for every game

ESPN NFL Nation reporters predict the outcomes and scores for Sunday's and Monday's Week 7 games. Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith said it best. "We're up and down like a freaking yo-yo in terms of between series [and] between games. ... We've got to be a consistent defense.
Source: http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/253537/week-7-nfl-predictions-scores-for-every-game?src=rss

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Brandt: Alex Smith is the MVP of the NFL

The "Good Morning Football" crew talks about the performance of Chiefs QB Alex Smith in the Week 7 matchup against the Raiders.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/brandt-alex-smith-mvp-nfl-122401016.html?src=rss

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NFL1000 Week 7 Weekend Preview: Texans Are the Next Evolution of NFL Offenses

It's fair to say Christian McCaffrey has yet to deliver on the lofty expectations placed upon him when the Panthers drafted him eighth overall in April. As a runner, he's yet to establish himself, as he's managed just 104 yards on 38 attempts and 2.7 yards per carry. In the last two weeks
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2739717-nfl1000-week-7-weekend-preview-texans-are-the-next-evolution-of-nfl-offenses?src=rss

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