http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2008 Belleville News Democrat Football 60 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:41:20 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549988.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549988.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:37 CST St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson will not play Sunday against the Chicago Bears because of a strained right thigh muscle. http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549975.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549975.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:28 CST Back-to-back losses for the first time this year have the Washington Redskins fading in the NFC playoff picture. Currently holding the final Wild Card slot in the conference, Washington heads across the country this weekend to take on the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field. http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549958.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549958.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:17 CST There is still a logjam atop the NFC North standings and the Minnesota Vikings are right in the thick of the race. Minnesota will have to put its road woes aside this Sunday, however, when it pays a visit to Jacksonville to take on the Jaguars. http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549957.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549957.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:17 CST University of Phoenix Stadium has provided a number of warm memories for the Arizona Cardinals in 2008. The New York Giants have a fond recollection of the state-of-the-art stadium from this calendar year as well. http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549933.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549933.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:02 CST It's been quite a few years since the Miami Dolphins were within striking distance of first place in the AFC East this late in a season. It's been even longer since the New England Patriots weren't occupying the division's top spot as the holidays approach. http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549920.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549920.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:52 CST The Indianapolis Colts' season was at a crossroads just a few short weeks ago, until a resurgence led by their legendary quarterback put the annual postseason participants back in the playoff mix. The San Diego Chargers are now faced with a similar juncture at this point of their 2008 campaign. http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549911.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549911.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:47 CST With three division games looming in the distance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are doing their best not to look past the Detroit Lions. With Detroit winless in 10 games this year, that figures to be easier said then done. http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549891.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549891.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:32 CST Strong play at the Georgia Dome has helped the Atlanta Falcons become one of the NFL's most improved teams of the 2008 season. It's also a place where the Carolina Panthers have enjoyed visiting in recent years. http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549892.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549892.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:32 CST When Jamal Lewis speaks, people listen. The Cleveland Browns veteran running back called out some of his teammates for giving up after a home loss to Denver a few weeks ago and the team responded with a big win at Buffalo in Week 11. http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549854.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/football/story/549854.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:07 CST In last Sunday's win at the Atlanta Falcons, the Denver Broncos proved that their beleaguered defense could exhibit solid play for four quarters against a quality opponent with a dangerous offensive cast.