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| Portis listed as doubtful against Packers |
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12/24/2003 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Denver Broncos running back Clinton Portis was officially listed on the injury report as doubtful for this Sunday's game against Green Bay. Portis was not in the lineup for last week's win over Indianapolis because of knee and ankle injuries he sustained on December 14. The Broncos went with rookie Quentin Griffin and Mike Anderson against the Colts and dominated on the ground with 227 yards in a 31-17 victory to clinch a playoff spot. Griffin rushed for 136 yards on 28 carries, |
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| Grieving Favre, Packers shoot for playoff spot against Denver |
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12/24/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The streaking Green Bay Packers will attempt to ride the strong arm and iron will of Brett Favre into the playoffs Sunday, when they host the Denver Broncos in a crucial season finale at Lambeau Field. Green Bay has won three straight after torching the Oakland Raiders, 41-7, at the Coliseum on Monday night. Favre cemented his legend in the win, throwing for 399 yards and four touchdowns just one day after his father Irvin died of a heart attack while driving near his hometown of Kiln, Mis |
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| Colts finish regular season campaign in Houston |
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12/24/2003 |
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| e and home field advantage in the wild card round Sunday, when they face the stingy Houston Texans in their regular season finale at Reliant Stadium. Indianapolis missed a chance at clinching the South last week, as it fell 31-17 at the hands of the Denver Broncos. The Colts have split their last four games to fall into a tie for the top spot in the South with Tennessee, but own the tiebreaker due to a season sweep. However, Indianapolis could fall as low as the sixth seed in the AFC if certain scenarios take |
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| Chiefs shoot for 13th consecutive home win |
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12/24/2003 |
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| playoffs if we were able to win the first one." Kansas City has been a dominant home team lately, winning all seven this season and a franchise record 12 in a row overall. The Chiefs haven't lost at Arrowhead since falling, 37-34, in overtime to the Denver Broncos in Week 7 last season. Vermeil feels very confident when his team plays in front of its rabid fans. "We have a 12-game win streak intact right now and we'd like to make it 13," said Vermeil. "We’re proud of that and it’s never been done before h |
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| Inside the NFL: Week 17 |
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12/23/2003 |
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| n jeopardy. Minny is flying high after trumping the Chiefs at home last week, but the Vikes have also played unusually small in recent road games in San Diego, Oakland, St. Louis and Chicago -- all losses. Predicted Outcome: Minnesota 26, Arizona 20 Denver Broncos at Green Bay Packers: Since Minnesota also plays a late- afternoon game on Sunday, the Packers won't know their playoff fate at kickoff. Favre's Packers still have a shot at the NFC North crown. Green Bay can win the division with a win plus a Minne |
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| No Portis, no problem for Denver |
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12/22/2003 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (MySportsbook) - Denver Broncos running back Clinton Portis was not in the lineup for Sunday night's game against Indianapolis because of knee and ankle injuries he sustained last week. Portis suffered a sprained right knee and a high ankle sprain during overtime in last Sunday's 23-20 win over Cleveland. An MRI exam determined that surgery was not necessary and he did little at practice during the week. The second-year pro out of Miami-Florida has 1,591 yards and 14 touchdowns on 290 rush |
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| Denver's Portis sits against Colts |
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12/21/2003 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (MySportsbook) - Denver Broncos running back Clinton Portis was not in the lineup for Sunday night's game against Indianapolis because of knee and ankle injuries he sustained last week. Portis suffered a sprained right knee and a high ankle sprain during overtime in last Sunday's 23-20 win over Cleveland. An MRI exam determined that surgery was not necessary and he did little at practice during the week. The second-year pro out of Miami-Florida has 1,591 yards and 14 touchdowns on 290 rush |
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| Portis still questionable for Sunday |
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12/19/2003 |
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| Englewood, CO (MySportsbook) - Denver Broncos running back Clinton Portis did little again at practice on Friday and remains questionable for Sunday night's game against Indianapolis because of knee and ankle injuries. "He's still a little bit sore," said Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan. "If he makes as [many] strides over the next couple of days [as he has this week], he's got a chance. So we've just got to wait and see." Portis suffered a sprained right knee and a high ankle sprain during overtime in la |
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| Packers Team Report: Brett vs. Black Hole |
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12/19/2003 |
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| Oakland. This week the Raiders get Green, who is the NFL's No. 4 rusher with 1,538 yards and a 4.9 yard average per carry. If Green holds on to the football he should have a huge night. Packers WR Donald Driver is coming off his first 100-yard receiving game of the season. Leading receiver Javon Walker hasn't practiced this week after injuring his knee against the Chargers and his playing status will be a game- time decision, according to Sherman. UP NEXT: The Packers will host the Denver Broncos in Week 17. |
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| Inside the NFL: Week 16 |
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12/18/2003 |
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| of the year. Arizona, which is 0-7 on the road, has dropped six straight games. Seattle's offensive stars are set to get back on track against a Cardinal defense that lacks a pass rush. Predicted Outcome: Seattle 27, Arizona 6 SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Denver Broncos at Indianapolis Colts: Former Miami Hurricanes Clinton Portis and Edgerrin James lead their respective clubs into this key prime-time showdown. James' Colts have already clinched a playoff berth, but they need a win to wrap up the AFC South. Portis |
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