Kyle Orton missed a third consecutive practice Fri...
Kyle Orton missed a third consecutive practice Friday because of a sprained left ankle and has only an outside chance of playing Sunday when the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers meet with first place in the AFC West on the line. Broncos backup Chris Simms again took first-team practice repetitions, as he has all week in the absence of Orton, who was injured during last week's 27-17 loss...
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At the same time the Colts and Patriots are lookin...
At the same time the Colts and Patriots are looking ahead to their pivotal AFC game in Indianapolis on Sunday night, they might be tempted to peek over their shoulders at the Steelers. With a look of worry, too. The Super Bowl champions are gaining on them. Winners of five in a row, the Steelers are looking again like a team no one would willingly play in January.
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Bengals receiver Chris Henry will miss the rest of...
Bengals receiver Chris Henry will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his broken left forearm. Coach Marvin Lewis said Monday that Henry will be placed on injured reserve this week, ending his season. He broke the forearm on his only catch Sunday during a 17-7 win over Baltimore that kept the Bengals (6-2) in first place in the AFC North.
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A road win over the Baltimore Ravens last month he...
A road win over the Baltimore Ravens last month helped the Cincinnati Bengals serve notice they could be a surprising factor in a crowded AFC North. The Ravens now need to return the favor in Cincinnati or face a major uphill climb in the conference's toughest division. The Bengals are coming off a bye week heading into Sunday's rematch, but Baltimore enters feeling confident after snapping...
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