sprew8's Pittsburgh Steelers

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Awards Ceremony:

MVP

Peyton Manning - 392/535, 4530 yards, 35 TD, 107.7

Offensive Player

Peyton Manning - 392/535, 4530 yards, 35 TD, 107.7

Defensive Player

Troy Polamalu - 116 tackles, 10 interceptions

Offensive Rookie

Matt Forte - 267 carries, 1191 yards, 5 TD, 1 receiving TD

Defensive Rookie

Jerod Mayo - 79 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 interceptions

Best QB

Peyton Manning - 392/535, 4530 yards, 35 TD, 107.7

Best RB

Ladainian Tomlinson - 291 carries, 1541 yards, 10 TD, 3 receiving TD

Best WR

Reggie Wayne - 96 receptions, 1246 yards, 13 TD

Best OL

Leonard Davis - 116 pancakes, 9 sacks allowed

Best DL

Osi Umenyiora - 39 tackles, 10 sacks

Best LB

Calvin Pace - 95 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 interceptions

Best DB

Troy Polamalu - 116 tackles, 10 interceptions

Best Kicker

Adam Vinatieri - 39/40, 97 %, 54 yard longest.

Best Coach

Jon Gruden - 11-5-0 record.

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Notables performances:

Receiving yards in a game

Reggie Wayne - 271 yards [10th in recordbook]

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Pittsburgh Steelers Press Conference

Two days after the last week of the season, in which the Pittsburgh Steelers lost their playoffs spot to the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers held a post season press conference to explain what went wrong this season and try to convince the fans that they will take the needed action to turn things around for next season.

It was not secret for nobody. "Our offense needs to do a better job and score more points. It's as simple as that." said the Steelers GM. The team finished near the last place in a lot of offensive categories and that definitely explains the 9-7 record and the playoffs miss. Ben Roethlisberger had a rough season throwing a league leading 28 interceptions. "We had an healthy team and a good team all season long. We were suppose to make the post season but eh, some things went wrong and we can't change nothing from past. We'll do better next season." concluded the Steelers GM.

The Steelers general manager clearly mentioned that we shouldn't expect a lot of changes during the offseason. "Like I told you, we already have a good team on paper, we just need to fix a couple things out and we will be good to go. We aren't desperate so there's no need to panic and go crazy."


The Steelers expectations for next season is of course to make the playoffs. "It's obvious we will still be battling for a playoffs spot next year. The AFC is a tight conference with a lot of good teams but we are among them. I definitely think we can make the playoffs next year." said head coach Mike Tomlin.


The Steelers have some work to do in the upcoming weeks, they have to make a decision on these following players, either resign them or release them:

Farrior
Ward
Smith
McFadden
Davis
Sparks
Batch
Washington
Essex
Kemoeatu
Smith
Fox
Reid
Harrison
Lentz
Paxson
Stapleton
Madison

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Wildcard Week



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Prediction: Even thought the Patriots are missing Tom Brady. I think they still have a much better experienced team than the Jets. Patriots win.



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Prediction: I have to go with the defending champions in this one.



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Prediction: The Browns are playing at home versus a much better team on paper. I'll have to go on the Jaguars to upset the Browns at home.



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Prediction: The Packers managed to get to the playoffs without Brett Favre but I think they don't have what it takes to go any further. Seattle is my pick

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Wildcard Week



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Results: Patriots win 42-13



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Results: Redskins win 17-14



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Results: Browns win 30-17



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Results: Packers win 24-20

Predictions 1-3

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Division Week




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Prediction: This is a no brainer. Colts by far.



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Prediction: The Packers really impressed me last week so I'm gonna go with them to upset the Rams.



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Prediction: Wow. Tough one. I think the Chargers can win this one considering Brady is injured.



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Prediction: I think the Buccaneers season was a fluke. This is where it ends for them.

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Division Week




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Results: Colts win 25-16



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Results: Rams win 31-10



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Results: Patriots win 10-8



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Results: Buccaneers win 31-12

Predictions 2-6

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Conference Week



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Prediction: The Colts are just too strong this year. Even with Brady I don't think the Patriots would of manage to get the win at Indianapolis



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Prediction: Offense vs Defense eh ? Don't they say defense wins championship ? I'll go with the Buccaneers then.

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Conference Week



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Results: Colts win 34-17



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Results: Rams win 21-13

Predictions: 3-9

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Superbowl Week



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Prediction: The Colts will repeat two year's ago history. It will be a offensive matchup but the Colts defense is better than the Rams one.

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Superbowl Week



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Results: Colts win 20-3

MVP:



Marlin Jackson
6 tackles
2 interceptions

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Pro Bowl Selections
AFC
Offense

QB - P.Manning - Colts
QB - B.Favre - Jets
QB - J.Cutler - Broncos
HB - L.Tomlinson - Chargers
HB - F.Taylor - Jaguars
HB - W.McGahee - Ravens
FB - J.Tamme - Colts
FB - H.Evans - Patriots
WR - M.Harrison - Colts
WR - L.Coles - Jets
WR - C.Chambers - Chargers
WR - L.Evans - Bills
WR - R.Wayne - Colts
WR - H.Ward - Steelers
TE - C.Baker - Jets
TE - D.Clark - Colts
TE - H.Miller - Steelers
T - D.Ferguson - Jets
T - M.Light - Patriots
T - J.Thomas - Browns
T - K.Harris - Raiders
G - B.Moore - Jets
G - C.Carlisle - Raiders
G - F.Weary - Texans
G - M.Williams - Jaguars
C - C.Myers - Texans
C - K.Mawae - Titans


Defense


DE - S.Ellis - Jets
DE - P.Spicer - Jaguars
DE - R.Denney - Bills
DE - A.Smith - Steelers
DT - R.Brock - Colts
DT - R.Meier - Jaguars
DT - E.Johnson - Colts
OLB - S.Phillips - Chargers
OLB - L.Woodley - Steelers
OLB - C.Pace - Jets
OLB - F.Keiaho - Colts
MLB - S.Cooper - Chargers
MLB - J.Farrior - Steelers
CB - C.Bailey - Broncos
CB - R.Mathis - Jaguars
CB - A.Cromartie - Chargers
CB - T.McGee - Bills
FS - A.Bethea - Colts
FS - J.Sanders - Patriots
SS - R.Harrison - Patriots
SS - T.Polamalu - Steelers


Special Teams


K - A.Vinatieri - Colts
P - S.Paulescu - Broncos
KR - J.Jones - Texans
KR - T.Ginn - Dolphins

NFC
Offense

QB - J.Garcia - Buccaneers
QB - M.Bulger - Rams
QB - D.Brees - Saints
HB - M.Barber - Cowboys
HB - B.Jacobs - Giants
HB - B.Westbrook - Eagles
FB - B.Leonard - Rams
FB - B.Hoover - Panthers
WR - P.Burress - Giants
WR - M.Colston - Saints
WR - T.Holt - Rams
WR - S.Smith - Panthers
WR - J.Galloway - Buccaneers
WR - T.Owens - Cowboys
TE - D.Lee - Packers
TE - C.Cooley - Redskins
TE - J.Shockey - Saints
T - M.Tauscher - Packers
T - F.Adams - Cowboys
T - C.Samuels - Redskins
T - D.Diehl - Giants
G - S.Andrews - Eagles
G - C.Snee - Giants
G - A.Herrera - Vikings
G - L.Davis - Cowboys
C - A.Gurode - Cowboys
C - J.Jackson - Eagles


Defense


DE - P.Kerney - Seahawks
DE - O,Umenyiora - Giants
DE - M.Douglas - Buccaneers
DE - J.Taylor - Redskins
DT - S.Ellis - Saints
DT - F.Robbins - Giants
DT - B.Mebane - Seahawks
OLB - B.Berry - Cardinals
OLB - K.Brooking - Falcons
OLB - C.Okeafor - Cardinals
OLB - C.Draft - Rams
MLB - A.Pierce - Giants
MLB - Z.Thomas - Cowboys
CB - J.Babineaux - Seahawks
CB - V.Hutchins - Falcons
CB - R.Barber - Buccaneers
CB - T.Newman - Cowboys
FS - D.Grant - Seahawks
FS - J.Bullocks - Saints
SS - C.Harris - Panthers
SS - R.Harper - Saints

Special Teams


K - D.Akers - Eagles
P - J.Bidwell - Buccaneers
KR - D.Hall - Rams
KR - K.Moore - Lions

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Pro Bowl



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Results: NFC wins 44-34

MVP:



Terence Newman
2 tackles
3 interceptions

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Coach Changes:


Titans - Jim Schwarz is their new head coach

Retirements:

Broncos - J.Carney / T.Nalen / J.Lynch / M.Pittman
Browns - W.McGinest
Buccaneers - J.Garcia / J.Galloway / D.Brooks / W.Dunn
Cardinals - K.Warner
Chiefs - L.Neal / D.Edwards
Colts - M.Harrison
Cowboys - B.Johnson
Falcons - J.Horn / L.Milloy
49ers - I.Bruce / W.Harris / A.Rossum
Giants - J.Feagles / S.Madison
Jets - T.Richardson / A.Hawkins
Panthers - J.Kasay / M.Muhammad
Patriots - M.Pollard / R.Harrison / T.Bruschi
Rams - T.Green
Ravens - M.Stover / D.Mason / G.Stills
Redskins - J.Trash / M.Sellers
Saints - M.Brunell / D.Patten
Seahawks - C.Gray / B.Engram
Texans - M.Bruener / N.Ferguson
Titans - T.Glenn
Vikings - G.Frerotte

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Pittsburgh Steelers Signings and Releases

The Steelers has announced who they've released to free agents and which players they've decided to keep for the next couple of season. Here's the list of signings:

New contract:

Re-signed FB C.Davis (3/3.96M)
Re-signed RT M.Starks (3/6.27M)
Re-signed QB C.Batch - 3 years (3/6.06M)
Re-signed WR H.Ward - 3 years (3/18.45M)
Re-signed CB B.McFadden - 4 years (4/14.20M)
Re-signed MLB J.Farrior - 3 years (3/18.15M)
Re-signed LT M.Smith - 3 years (3/13.74M)

Released players:

Released P P.Ernster
Released WR N.Washington
Released LT T.Essex
Released RG C.Kemoeatu
Released MLB K.Fox
Released RG M.Lentz
Released LOLB A.Harrison
Released DT S.Paxson
Released CB A.Madison
Released LG D.Stapleton
Released FS A.Smith
Released WR W.Reid

Contract extension:
Agreed to terms with LE T.Kirschke (3/4.02M)



Other signings around the league:

Cincinnati Re-signed DT D.Peko (4/14.24M)
Cincinnati Re-signed CB D.O'Neal (3/10.76M)
Cincinnati Re-signed DT J.Thonrton (3/10.27M)
Buffalo Re-signed HB K.Jones (4/13.88M)
Buffalo Re-signed LOLB A.Crowell (3/12.75M)
Buffalo Re-signed CB J.Greer (4/12.00M)
Buffalo Re-signed DT K.Williams (4/14.76M)
Buffalo Re-signed WR L.Evans (4/25.12M)
Denver Re-signed WR D.Jackson (3/13.23M)
Denver Re-signed HB S.Young (3/12.03M)
Denver Re-signed WR B.Marshall (3/17.88M)
Denver Re-signed RE E.Dumervil (4/18.72M)
Denver Re-signed ROLB D.Williams (3/18.99M)
Buccaneers Re-signed LE M.Douglas (3/11.45M)
Buccaneers Re-signed RE G.White (4/16.28M)
Buccaneers Re-signed DT J.Haye (4/18.36M)
Buccaneers Re-signed CB P.Buchanon (4/12.00M)
Buccaneers Re-signed HB E.Graham (4/12.08M)
Cardinals Re-signed CB E.Green (4/13.51M)
Cardinals Re-signed LE A.Smith (4/10.51M)
Cardinals Re-signed DT G.Watson (5/12.88M)
Chargers Re-signed WR V.Jackson (4/21.20M)
Chargers Re-signed RG M.Goff (3/12.72M)
Colts Re-signed DT R.Brock (4/13.64M)
Colts Re-signed DT E.Johnson (4/22.79M)
Colts Re-signed C J.Saturday (3/10.29M)
Colts Re-signed CB K.Hayden (4/17.52M)
Cowboys Re-signed MLB Z.Thomas (3/19.17M)
Cowboys Re-signed RT M.Colombo (3/13.74M)
Cowboys Re-signed DT T.Johnson (5/12.50M)
Dolphins Re-signed HB R.Williams (4/10.98M)
Dolphins Re-signed RT V.Carey (3/12.91M)
Eagles Re-signed LT W.Thomas (3/21.45M)
Eagles Re-signed ROLB O.Gaither (3/10.64M)
Eagles Re-signed RT J.Runyan (3/15.87M)
Eagles Re-signed WR R.Brown (4/17.64M)
Falcons Re-signed LOLB M.Boley (3/10.23M)
Falcons Re-signed DT J.Babineaux (4/12.40M)
Giants Re-signed WR A.Toomer (3/13.23M)
Giants Re-signed LE M.Strahan (3/18.03M)
Giants Re-signed CB K.Dockery (4/13.12M)
Giants Re-signed DT B.Cofield (4/15.96M)
Giants Re-signed HB B.Jacobs (4/17.64M)
Giants Re-signed CB C.Webster (5/12.25M)
Jaguars Re-signed LE P.Spicer (3/12.44M)
Jaguars Re-signed R.Williams (4/14.08M)
Lions Re-signed WR S.McDonald (4/19.59M)
Packers Re-signed LOLB B.Chillar (4/14.72M)
Packers Re-signed HB R.Grant (4/16.04M)
Packers Re-signed DT J.Jolly (4/12.40M)
Panthers Re-signed RE J.Peppers (4/26.72M)
Panthers Re-signed LT J.Gross (4/21.16M)
Panthers Re-signed QB J.Delhomme (3/11.43M)
Panthers Re-signed CB C.Gamble (4/18.60M)
Patriots Re-signed DT M.Wright (4/11.20M)
Patriots Re-signed WR J.Gaffney (4/12.92M)
Patriots Re-signed RT N.Kaczur (3/11.61M)
Patriots Re-signed LG L.Mankins (3/16.08M)
Patriots Re-signed CB E.Hobbs (4/17.52M)
Raiders Re-signed DT T.Sands (4/18.40M)
Raiders Re-signed CB N.Asomugha (4/29.87M)
Raiders Re-signed RG C.Carlisle (3/11.78M)
Raiders Re-signed MLB K.Morrison (2/11.28M)
Raiders Re-signed CB S.Routt (5/12.50M)
Rams Re-signed LE L.Little (3/22.44M)
Rams Re-signed DT L.Glover (3/11.07M)
Rams Re-signed HB S.Jackson (4/24.20M)
Ravens Re-signed LG J.Brown (3/15.88M)
Ravens Re-signed ROLB T.Suggs (3/11.40M)
Redskins Re-signed DT A.Montgomery (4/15.96M)
Redskins Re-signed RT J.Jansen (3/15.87M)
Saints Re-signed QB D.Brees (2/17.23M)
Saints Re-signed ROLB S.Shanle (4/11.52M)
Saints Re-signed WR M.Colston (3/21.32M)
Saints Re-signed RE W.Smith (4/18.72M)
Saints Re-signed MLB J.Vilma (2/10.70M)
Seahawks Re-signed DT R.Bernard (4/18.36M)
Seahawks Re-signed LOLB L.Hill (3/11.91M)
Texans Re-signed CB D.Robinson (4/17.52M)
Titans Re-signed LE J.Kearse (3/10.35M)
Titans Re-signed DT A.Haynesworth (4/27.96M)
Titans Re-signed RT D.Stewart (3/13.88M)
Titans Re-signed WR B.Jones (5/13.33M)
Vikings Re-signed C M.Birk (3/10.03M)
Vikings Re-signed LE R.Edwards (4/10.61M)

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Pittsburgh Steelers Free Agent Signings

Signed free agent LG D.Gandy (4/4.60M)
Signed free agent FS M.Adams (4/4.52M)
Signed free agent DT M.Stanley (5/7.40M)
Signed free agent RG T.Reed (4/2.39M)



Other signings around the league:

Signed free agent WR C.Johnson (4/25.84M)
Signed free agent WR T.J Houshmandzadeh (4/24.84M)
Signed free agent MLB M.Peterson (3/16.98M)
Signed free agent K J.Hanson (3/3.48M)
Signed free agent MLB E.Barton (3/10.95M)
Signed free agent K M.Gramatica (3/2.63M)
Signed free agent MLB A.Davis (3/10.02M)
Signed free agent FS G.Wilson (3/5.79M)
Signed free agent LOLB R.Jeanty (3/5.16M)
Signed free agent HB K.Smith (3/6.09M)
Signed free agent LOLB T.Hagler (3/5.16M)

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*** Trade Alert ***

The Bengals have traded their first overall pick to the Vikings in return of the Vikings 3rd overall pick and a 3rd round pick.



Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Recap

1- J.Hollings (WR) 79 – (4/3.94M) - Miami
2- Q.Andrews (CB) 75 - (3/2.61M) - Notre Dame
3- M.Franklin (CB) 71 - (3/1.26M) - West Virginia
4- D.Lloyd (DT) 67 - (3/830K) - LA. Tech
5- B.Aldridge (DT) 64 - (1/700K) - Nebraska
6- A.Young (LG) 67 - (1/490K) - Michigan
7- C.Wheelers (SS) 62 – (1/470K) - Oklahoma St.



Top 10 draftees:

1. B.Hicks (QB) –
2. H.Holcombe (QB) –
3. I.Billups (QB) –
4. J.Atwater (QB) –
5. D.Lindsay (HB) –
6. P.Jefferson (LT) –
7. T.Mitchell (QB) –
8. J.Francis (QB) -
9. T.Whitehead (QB) -
10. A.Flanagan (QB) -

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Breaking News

It has been reported that Jeremy Shockey, the Saints TE, has decided to skip training camp in order to pursue another interest. More details will probably be revealed soon but this is definitely an interesting news.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Preseason:

Week 1:

vs L 24-0

Week 2:

@ T 30-30

Week 3:

@ L 17-16

Week 4:

vs W 29-15

Best Teams:

(4-0)

Worst Teams:

(0-4)

Individual Stats:

Roethlisberger: 97.4, 404 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT
Batch: 67.1, 312 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Parker: 45 att, 135 yards, 1 TD
Ward: 17 rec, 161 yards, 0 TD
Farrior: 26 tackles, 1 safety

Team Transactions:

None

Other Big Transactions:

signed QB T.Collins to a 3 year contract (11.43M)

Injuries:

None

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Pittsbugh Steelers 2009 Roster:

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Offense

QB

B.Roethlisberger
C.Batch
D.Dixon

HB

W.Parker
R.Mendenhall
M.Moore
G.Russell

FB

C.Davis

WR

H.Ward
S.Holmes
L.Sweed
J.Hollings
D.Baker

TE

H.Miller
M.Spaeth

LT

M.Smith

LG

None

C

J.Hartwig
S.Mahan

RG

K.Simmons

RT

W.Colon
M.Starks - playing LG

Defense

LE

A.Smith
T.Kirschke

RE

B.Keisel
N.Eason

DT

C.Hampton
C.Hoke
M.Stanley
D.Lloyd
B.Aldridge

LOLB

L.Woodley

MLB

J.Farrior
L.Foote
L.Timmons

ROLB

J.Harrison
B.Davis
M.Humpal

CB

D.Townsend
I.Taylor
Q.Andrews
W.Gay
B.McFadden - Playing FS

FS

R.Clark

SS

T.Polamalu
T.Carter

K

J.Reed

P

D.Sepulveda

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Pittsbugh Steelers 2009 Schedule:

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2009-2010 Schedule

Sunday, Sept. 13 @ Jaguars 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Sept 20 @ Broncos 4:15 p.m. (NBC)
Sunday, Sept. 27 @ Bears 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Sunday, Oct. 4 @ Lions 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Sunday, Oct. 11 @ Ravens 1:00 p.m. (NBC)
Sunday, Oct. 18 vs. Bengals 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Oct. 19 Bye week
Sunday, Nov. 1 vs. Ravens 4:15 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Nov. 8 vs. Chiefs 4:00 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Nov. 15 @ Browns 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Nov. 22 vs. Jets 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Monday, Nov. 30 @ Bengals 9:00 p.m. (ESPN)
Sunday, Dec. 6 vs Chargers 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Dec. 13 vs. Packers 4:15 p.m. (FOX)
Sathurday, Dec. 19 vs. Browns 1 p.m .(CBS)
Sathurday, Dec. 26 vs. Vikings 1 p.m. (FOX)
Sunday, Jan. 3 @ Raiders 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)