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Patriots’ David Andrews back at practice after illegal hit forced him to miss two weeks

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When Bears defensive lineman Mike Pennel was ejected for an illegal blindside block on Patriots center David Andrews, all Pennel missed was a few fourth-quarter plays in a game that was no longer competitive anyway. Andrews has missed a lot more than that. Andrews finally returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time, after [more] … [Read more...] about Patriots’ David Andrews back at practice after illegal hit forced him to miss two weeks

Lions OC Ben Johnson: D’Andre Swift “pissed off a little bit” about playing time

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Running back D'Andre Swift played 33 offensive snaps when returned to the Lions lineup in Week Eight and head coach Dan Campbell said after the game that “wherever he can go, we’re going to let him go” in reference to Swift’s playing time in the weeks to come. That suggested Swift would be in line [more] … [Read more...] about Lions OC Ben Johnson: D’Andre Swift “pissed off a little bit” about playing time

Justin Fields named NFC offensive player of the week

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Bears quarterback Justin Fields has turned in a string of strong performances in recent weeks, including his work in last Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. Fields was 17-of-28 for 123 yards and three touchdowns through the air and he ran 15 times for 178 yards and a touchdown. The rushing touchdown was a 61-yarder that [more] … [Read more...] about Justin Fields named NFC offensive player of the week