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Joe Flacco did not practice Wednesday. Coach John Harbaugh wouldn't say why, but the Baltimore Sun reports it's because he was under the weather.
BEREA, Ohio -- Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, who boasts an 11-1 record against the Browns, sat out Wednesday's practice while his teammates prepared for Sunday's visit to Cleveland.
Flacco was listed on the injury report with an illness, and Ravens coach John Harbaugh refused to speculate on whether or not he'll return this week.
"I don't know. We'll see," Harbaugh told reporters in Baltimore."I don't know. We'll see," Harbaugh told reporters in Baltimore.
In a conference call with Cleveland media, Harbaugh refused to elaborate on Flacco's illness. The Super-Bowl winning quarterback was also taken off the conference call with Cleveland media and replaced with linebacker Terrell Suggs.
Flacco has never missed an NFL start and owns the third-longest streak in the league. His 98 starts trail the Giants' Eli Manning (153) and San Diego's Philip Rivers (130).
"Oh, he'll play,'' said Browns linebacker Paul Kruger, who spent four seasons with Flacco. "He's really a tough guy and very competitive.''
Flacco's only loss to the Browns came in the last meeting, a 24-18 Browns victory on Nov. 3 in Cleveland. In that game, Flacco was outplayed by then-Browns quarterback Jason Campbell, who threw for 262 yards, three TDs and earned a 116.6 rating.
Flacco threw for 250 yards that day, with two touchdowns and one interception for an 82.4 rating.
In his 12 games against the Browns, Flacco has thrown 15 touchdowns against only six interceptions and has earned a 91.5 rating. He's also completed 62 percent of his attempts (212 or 342) for 2,498 yards.
In Browns injury news, running back Ben Tate will most likely sit out the Ravens game with his sprained knee and have a chance to heal up during the bye week. Tight end Jordan Cameron and linebacker Barkevious Mingo returned to practice today on a limited basis.
"I don't see Tate being able to go this week,'' said Browns coach Mike Pettine.
The Browns beat the Saints, 26-24, Sunday without their Pro Bowl tight end and their linebacker last week, but they're hoping to get them back for Sunday if possible. In the first meeting against Baltimore last year, a 14-6 Ravens victory, Cameron caught five passes for 95 yards. In the second meeting, the Browns win, Cameron was limited to one catch for 4 yards, but tight end Gary Barnidge, the hero of last week's victory, caught a 4-yard TD pass that put the Browns ahead for good.
Some quick-hitters from Pettine's press conference:
• He was a Ravens assistant in 2006 when the Browns traded back one spot with the Ravens to take Kamerion Wimbley, enabling Baltimore to select 5-time All-Pro defensive tackle Haloti Ngata at No. 12. Wimbley was traded to by the Browns to Oakland after four seasons and now plays for the Titans. "We felt it was a steal to get him when we did,'' said Pettine of Ngata.
• Pettine said he and Ray Farmer will sit down with Josh Gordon when he returns to Berea and lay out a plan. Gordon will be permitted to work out at the Browns' facility and attend meetings as soon as the new substance-abuse policy is approved. They're still tinkering with it.
• Pettine said he thinks Gordon being able to "eat here, lift here and have the support and structure of the team'' will be good for him.
• Pettine said it's important to address all the big issues going on in the NFL right now with his players, including the new steroids policy, and the Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice situations. "It can't be all about football,'' said Pettine. "There's a human element.''
• He praised linebacker the Ravens' Terrell Suggs, whom he coached in Baltimore in 2005-08. "He loves football and he works at it,'' said Pettine. Suggs later said on a conference call that he's "got nothing but love'' for Pettine and wants to see him succeed, but not this week.
• Pettine said Kruger is playing the run well and has bought into the system. He said the scheme benefits Kruger "because we move him around, give him some freedom within the structure'' of the defense.
• Pettine stressed "the only thing the Saints game did for us is guarantee we won't go 0-16.''
The Browns' win on Sunday, while only evening up the team's record to 1-1, means much more than what the standings indicate.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Thanks to a game-winning drive engineered by quarterback Brian Hoyer, the Cleveland Browns stunned the New Orleans Saints, 26-24.
Fedor on the importance of Sunday's win for the Browns (09/17/14)
Head coach Mike Pettine tried to downplay the significance of the win on Wednesday when he met with reporters to preview the upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens.
#Browns Pettine keepin' it real: "The only thing the Saints game did for us is guarantee we won't go 0-16.''
But the win, while only evening up the team's record to 1-1, means much more. It's another step toward being relevant; another example that the culture change the new regime has spoken about since their arrival is starting to take place.
The Browns now know they can win. They now know they have some players capable of stepping up in the big moments.
The old Browns probably don't win that game on Sunday. They probably would have found an interesting way to fail like so many other times in recent memory. Not this time. Backed up at his own 4-yard line, Hoyer completed eight throws, including one to backup tight end Gary Barnidge on fourth down. It wasn't just another win. The evidence was written all over the faces of Hoyer, Pettine and the rest of the guys as they celebrated in the locker room.
I give my thoughts on why the win against the Saints marks a change within the organization, is one of the biggest since the team returned in 1999 and what it means moving forward.
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About Barberton: The Magics lost for a third consecutive week, but scored the most amount of points in a single game they have this season. Barberton lost to Alliance in Week 3, 42-23. Magics’ quarterback Colt Choma threw three touchdown passes, two to Kobie Booker and one to Ben Richards. The one to Richards was an 89-yard TD pass. First-year coach Tony Gotto will look to the new week to grab his first win as a head coach.
About Archbishop Hoban: The Knights picked up its third victory in three weeks. Hoban beat Shaw, 42-6, in Week 3, but all the points came in the second half. Hoban scored four touchdowns in the third quarter. Running back Todd Sibley rushed for three TDs in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, quarterback Vince Murdocco threw two TD passes.
Canisius (N.Y.) vs. Walsh Jesuit
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Walsh Jesuit High, Conway Memorial Field, 4550 Wyoga Lake Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Call 330-929-4205.
About Holy Name: The Green Wave has no problem finding the endzone. In Week 2, running back Shakif Seymour scored six touchdowns. Last week, quarterback Christian Klink threw for five touchdowns. Holy Name’s lone loss came to ranked Brecksville.
About Benedictine: The Bengals were upset last week by Bedford, 27-12. Benedictine’s best player is in Div. I commit Jerome Baker, but they haven’t shown offensive weapons outside of him. Still, Benedictine is still one of the Top 25 teams in the area.
About Hubbard: The Eagles have scored 107 points in the last two weeks, including 51 last week against Kenmore. This season, Hubbard has only allowed its opponents to score 21 total points. In Week 3, junior quarterback cam Ingram went 5-for-9 for 119 yards and one touchdown. Senior running back Larry Scott rushed the ball 15 times for 156 yards and four touchdowns.
About NDCL: The Lions have scored an average of 46 points in the opening three weeks of the season. NDCL defeated University School 49-17, handing the Preppers their first loss of the season. A bulk of the Lions’ yardage comes at the feet of Harrison Richardson, who scored three touchdowns last week.
Lake Catholic vs. Youngstown Ursuline
What: Nonconference game.
When: Friday, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Youngstown State University, Fifth Avenue, Youngstown. Call (330) 744-4123.
About Lake Catholic: The Cougars dropped their second game last week to then-No. 13 St. Vincent-St. Mary. Lake Catholic junior running back Rick Osborne picked up 89 yards on 29 carries, which helped the Cougars move the chains. Keep a closer eye on Lake Catholic’s run game than its aerial one.
About Youngstown Ursuline: The Fighting Irish lost their second straight game. Ursueline hasn’t allowed a team to score more than nine points this season.
Massillon Perry vs. Padua
What: Nonconference game.
When: Friday, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Padua High, 6740 State Road, Parma. Call (440) 845-0442.
About Massillon Perry: The Panthers picked up their first win of the season last week against New Philadelphia, 35-27. Perry’s defense hasn’t been able to hold an opponent to less than 24 points this year.
About Padua: The Bruins lost for the second straight week after West Geauga beat them 21-14. Padua opened the season upsetting then-No. 14 Brush but was beat in Week 2 by ranked Brunswick. West Geauga was unranked.
About VASJ: The Vikings bounced back in Week 3 with a 35-point victory after a shocking defeat in Week 2. VASJ’s Aaron Roquemore rushed for more than 100 yards and two touchdowns against East Tech in Week 3. VASJ’s defense only allowed on touchdown and that came in the fourth quarter.
About Kirtland: The Hornets have allowed three points and scored 103 in the last two weeks. They have also only allowed 17 points total this season. Kirtland is once again dominating all competition it faces thanks to the same familiar names of Sam Skiljan, Adam Hess and Matt Finkler. In Week 3, though, Jacob Boyd also scored a touchdown, rushing 53 yards for the score.
Vermilion vs. Central Catholic
When: Saturday, 1 p.m.
Where: Central Catholic High, 6550 Baxter Ave, Cleveland. Call 216-441-4700.
Central Catholic last week: Defeated John Hay, 28-23.
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Carlos Carrasco takes the mound Wednesday night against Houston looking to give the Indians their second straight win after Corey Kluber ended a four-game losing streak Tuesday night.
HOUSTON, Texas -- Here are the lineups for Wednesday night's game between the Indians and Astros at Minute Maid Park.
A look at the best and worst matchups for quarterbacks in fantasy football leagues this week, including projected top 20 rankings:
THREE UP
Russell Wilson, SEA, vs. Denver: The Broncos have allowed the third-most pass attempts (95) and third-most passing yards (601) in the NFL, a product of both an underperforming unit and the team's high-scoring offense. While the Broncos have upgraded personnel with the additions of DeMarcus Ware and Aqib Talib, the defense is vulnerable and gets tested often. Wilson defeated the same group in the Super Bowl last season, when he completed 18 of 25 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns. The same efficiency with potentially higher volume could pay huge dividends in fantasy.
Jay Cutler, CHI, at New York Jets: Through two weeks, Cutler has thrown as many touchdown passes (six) as Peyton Manning while completing 68.7 percent of his passes. He threw for big yardage in a Week 1 loss to Buffalo and led a comeback victory on the road at San Francisco with four touchdowns in Week 2. He gets some relief after passing back-to-back early tests in the form of a Jets defense that is stout upfront but struggles against the pass. Cutler has the oversized targets to exploit advantages on the perimeter and make it three straight multi-touchdown performances.
Ryan Tannehill, MIA, vs. Kansas City: Tannehill's breakthrough could just be a matter of the right time and the right opponent. He's attempted the seventh-most passes in the NFL (80) through two weeks while averaging just 5.2 yards per attempt. He gets a Chiefs defense has yielded nice days to both Jake Locker and Peyton Manning so far, allowing five touchdowns with no interceptions. Tannehill will have advantages if his offensive line holds up. He should throw 40-plus passes against a unit that has allowed 8.0 yards per attempt, the second-worst mark in the NFL.
THREE DOWN
Tom Brady, NE, vs. Oakland: The Raiders rank last in the NFL in rush defense (200 ypg), opponents' rush attempts (80), opponents' rushing average (5.0 ypc) and time of possession (23:17). In a word, they've been uncompetitive. The advantage for the Patriots' offense is clear in this one, and coach Bill Belichick enters Week 3 after pounding the Minnesota Vikings on the ground, a trend that should continue. The Patriots' receivers have struggled, and Brady ranks 35th in the NFL in yards per attempt (5.10). Add the potential for a blowout, and Brady is worth benching for at least another week.
Alex Smith, KC, at Miami: The Chiefs' offense has labored through the first two weeks, scoring 27 total points in back-to-back losses to Tennessee and Denver. Smith is still searching for playmakers in the passing game and has just one touchdown pass to three interceptions. The going doesn't get any easier against a Dolphins pass rush that can get back on track at home against a Chiefs offensive line that has surrendered six sacks in two games. Throw in the questionable status of running back Jamaal Charles (ankle), and there are plenty of good reasons to doubt a sudden Chiefs resurgence in the south Florida heat.
Colin Kaepernick, SF, at Arizona: The season has been a mixed bag for Kaepernick, who picked the Cowboys apart in Week 1 but turned the ball over four times in a meltdown against Chicago in Week 2. Which version will show up this weekend in Arizona? It's hard to tell, given Kaepernick's hot and cold tendencies, including a cold streak to open last season before he heated up in the second half. The Cardinals have been just a tick above average defending the pass, but they have playmakers in the secondary who have logged three interceptions in two games. There's enough risk to consider other, better options this week.
WAIVER WATCH
Derek Carr, OAK, at New England: The Raiders have been beaten badly through two weeks, forcing Carr to air it out in losses to the Jets and Texans. Oakland has ventured far from its running game with just 32 rush attempts, fewest in the NFL, compared to 74 passes. Carr has been put on the spot against opposing defenses that know what's coming next, and he's held up well. The rookie has an 80.6 passer rating while completing 63.5 percent of his passes for 414 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He'll get opportunities again this week, but can he continue to avoid big mistakes?
TOP 20 RANKINGS
1. Drew Brees, NO, vs. Minnesota 2. Peyton Manning, DEN, at Seattle 3. Aaron Rodgers, GB, at Detroit 4. Jay Cutler, CHI, at New York Jets 5. Andrew Luck, IND, at Jacksonville 6. Philip Rivers, SD, at Buffalo 7. Russell Wilson, SEA, vs. Denver 8. Cam Newton, CAR, vs. Pittsburgh 9. Matt Ryan, ATL, vs. Tampa Bay 10. Matthew Stafford, DET, vs. Green Bay
11. Nick Foles, PHI, vs. Washington 12. Kirk Cousins, WAS, vs. San Diego 13. Tony Romo, DAL, at St. Louis 14. Ryan Tannehill, MIA, vs. Kansas City 15. Tom Brady, NE, vs. Oakland 16. Andy Dalton, CIN, vs. Tennessee 17. Ryan Fitzpatrick, HOU, at New York Giants 18. Derek Carr, OAK, at New England 19. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT, at Carolina 20. Colin Kaepernick, SF, at Arizona
Aaron Merriman likes the small track feel of Northfield Park, where he races most nights, but the Cuyahoga Falls native is living the dream this year of driving in America's premier harness races.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Aaron Merriman likes the small track feel of Northfield Park, where he races most nights, but the Cuyahoga Falls native is living the dream this year of driving in America's premier harness races.
"I was very, very excited to race in my first Hambletonian (on Aug. 2) with Il Sogno Dream," said Merriman, 36, of Northfield. "Now I'm racing in my first Little Brown Jug with Avalanche Hanover and the excitement levels are just as high, maybe higher."
Both stakes are 3-year-old harness racing classics. The Hambletonian is for trotters and the Little Brown Jug on Thursday (Sept. 18) at the Delaware (Ohio) County Fairgrounds is for pacers.
"It's a phenomenal opportunity to compete against the best drivers in the country," said Merriman. "I've shown I can succeed against them if I have the right drive, the right horse."
Avalanche Hanover, trained by Ron Potter, has won four of 13 starts this season and is a 12-1 morning line pick in the second elimination heat. Merriman will have to figure a way to beat McWicked, the 7-5 morning line pick reined by David Miller, and He's Watching, a 5-2 early choice driven by Tim Tetrick.
"The second elimination is the toughest, but I believe Avalanche Hanover can hang with them," said Merriman. "He's been close (to winning) all year, but hasn't raced against the top horses. We'll be long shots, so it will be exciting to see how Avalanche Hanover performs."
Aaron Merriman JJ Zamaiko
Merriman turned heads in the $1.1 million Hambletonian at Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Merriman and Il Sogno Dream left the gate as a 90-1 long shot and while Merriman didn't challenge at the end, they did finish fourth in a very tough field of 3-year-old trotters. Merriman will get another chance on Jug Day, driving Il Sogno Dream in the $118,000 Old Oaken Bucket.
The top drivers from around the country invade the Delaware County Fairgrounds each year for Jug week. Merriman is one of three young Ohio drivers in the Little Brown Jug field, and between them they have already won more than 15,000 races.
Chris Page, 30, of Mt. Vernon will be behind Rediscovery and Tyler Smith, 21, of Washington Court House will handle Let's Drink On it. Both are in the first Jug elimination.
Also racing at Delaware this week is another Northfield Park regular, Ronnie Wrenn Jr., the winningest harness driver of 2013 with 714 victories. Wrenn had been chasing Merriman all season, and this week slipped past him to take the national dash lead, 565-561.
"It's not something I pay attention to every day, and there's still four months to go," said Merriman. "It's such a grind, racing so much. Ronnie won seven on Monday. When I won five the other night at Northfield, he won six races. It's hopefully going to be a great battle for the title right to the end. "
Merriman feels the horses to beat in the Jug are McWicked, He's Watching and Limelight Beach. McWicked was second to All Bets Off in the $400,000 Milstein Memorial at Northfield Park on Aug. 15. National Debt beat Limelight Beach by a neck in the $100,000 Milstein Consolation that night in 1:49.4, a Northfield track record.
Races galore: Race fans eager for an overdose of harness racing will enjoy the Jug Day program. There will be at least 22 races. If there is a race-off between three Jug heat winners, add a 23rd race.
Betting the Jug: There is no live racing at ThistleDown Racino or Northfield Park on Jug Day, but both tracks will simulcast the entire program from Delaware for local bettors. CBS Sports Network is televising the classic from 5-6:30 p.m., beaming the last elimination at about 5:11 p.m. and the second heat at 6:15 p.m. If a race-off is needed between the two elimination winners and the second heat winner, CBS Sports Network will interrupt its scheduled programming to air the race at about 7 p.m.
69th Little Brown Jug
$103,600 First Elimination
PP Horse Driver Trainer Odds
Let's Drink On It Tyler Smith Joe Seekman 5-1
2. Winds of change Brett Miller Linda Toscano 8-1
3. Three Of Clubs Doug McNair Greg McNair 10-1
4. On Golden Ponder John Campbell Bob McIntosh 7-2
5. At Press Time Matt Kakaley Ron Burke 8-1
6. Beat The Drum Ron Pierce Staffan Lind 15-1
7. Lyonssomewhere Yannick Gingras Jim Takter 5-2
8. Rediscovery Chris Page Ben Davis 20-1
$103,600 Second Elimination
1. McWicked David Miller Casie Coleman 7-5
2. Limelight Beach Yannick Gingras Ron Burke 6-1
3. Avalanche Hanover Aaron Merriman Ron Potter 12-1
4. Capital Account Ron Pierce Jimmy Takter 10-1
5. Somewhere in LA Brett Miller Jimmy Takter 7-2
6. He's Watching Tim Tetrick David Menary 5-2
7. Sometimes Said John Campbell Jim Campbell 10-1
Final Heats
The top four finishers in each elimination heat return for the second heat. If neither first heat winner captures that race, a third and decisive race-off will occur among the three heat winners.
Aurora football's team motto is Moving On, to signify the changes to the Chagrin Valley Conference.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Chagrin Valley Conference won’t look the same next year, when Kenston and Aurora leave the conference.
For the last 10 years, Aurora has won seven conference titles. And every fall, as the new football season rolls around, the team comes up with a theme and does a little photo shoot to go on its schedules.
Last year’s theme was “Protect the Tradition.” Where the Greenmen surrounded an ambulance, firetruck and police car. In 2012, the “Band of Brothers” theme had Aurora with Army vehicles.
So this year’s theme, ‘Moving On’ is a bid farewell to the CVC. In this year’s photo, Aurora is sitting on U-Haul moving vehicles.
U-Haul has a campaign called #UHaulFamous to hear all about people’s moving stories and they heard about Aurora’s story. The team was written about on MovingInsider.com.
Bombers blow by Brush
The Kenston Bombers picked up their first win of the season and they did it in headline-making style.
The Bombers not only upset, but shutout No. 22 Brush.
Kenston quarterback Parker Gdula went 12-for-21 with 161 yards and an interception. It was running back James Thigpen who had his best game on the season. In Week 2, Thigpen rushed for 110 yards on 16 attempts. Against Brush, Thigpen carried the ball 25 times for 188 yards, an average of 7.5 ypc.
The second of the two, which helped give the Wolverines the lead they wouldn’t surrender, was for 98 yards.
Watch out for Wickliffe’s run game
Wickliffe senior running back Tiontay Phillips is a workhorse for coach Marce Porcello. On Friday night in the Blue Devils’ victory against Brooklyn, Phillips had 14 carries for 187 yards and four touchdowns.
And if that run game isn’t enough, Taylor Payton-Drake is becoming a serious second threat at running back. Payton-Drake is playing in his first year for the Blue Devils. On Friday, he rushed seven times for 127 yards and a touchdown.
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Mary Kay Cabot and Tom Reed join Chris Fedor on Browns Insider tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Tom Reed and Mary Kay Cabot will recap the Browns' win over the Saints tonight during Browns Insider.cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Where does the Browns win on Sunday rank in terms of victories since 1999? Why does Brian Hoyer perform so much better when in the no-huddle offense? What will it mean for Josh Gordon to be surrounded by the team during his suspension?
With the NFL's new drug policy approved, Josh Gordon's ban will be reduced to 10 games and he'll be back attending meetings in Berea soon.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It should be a November to remember for Browns All-Pro receiver Josh Gordon.
The NFL and NFLPA announced Wednesday they've agreed to the new performance enhancing drug policy, and are nearing an agreement on the substance abuse policy.
Shortly thereafter, he'll be able to return to the Browns facility for conditioning and team meetings.
Finalization of the new steroids policy enabled Wes Welker of the Broncos, Orlando Scandrick of the Cowboys and Stedman Bailey of the Rams to return to their teams this week.
With Gordon's ban retroactive to Week 1, it means he'll serve eight more games and be eligible to play in Atlanta Nov. 23.
Gordon's ban will be reduced to 10 games because he's violated the NFL's substance-abuse policy at least four times. Under the new rules, that's an automatic 10-game suspension. Gordon remains in the stringent Stage Three of the program, which includes frequent drug testing. However, the threshold for marijuana metabolites will be raised under the new plan from 15 nanograms per milliliter to 35 ng/ml.
Under the indefinite ban, Gordon was only permitted at the Browns facility to meet with his treating clinician, but under the revised policy, he's permitted to condition and attend meetings there. However, he won't be eligible to practice with the team until the week leading up to the Falcons game.
If the Browns are in the playoff hunt when Gordon returns, he'll help them tremendously down the stretch. If they're not, they might regret he's allowed the full six games -- which count as an accrued season. Gordon will now be eligible for free agency after 2015, when his four-year rookie contract expires. When his contract was tolled under the indefinite ban, the Browns would've had his rights until after the 2016 season.
Gordon also pleaded guilty to his drunken-driving charge in Raleigh, N.C., on Tuesday morning, and in accelerating the hearing, likely avoided the new mandatory two-game drunk driving ban.
Browns 2014 schedule
Sunday, Sept. 7
@ Pittsburgh Steelers
1 p.m.
CBS
L 30-27
Sunday, Sept. 14
vs. New Orleans Saints
1 p.m.
FOX
W 26-24
Sunday, Sept. 21
vs. Baltimore Ravens
1 p.m.
CBS
Bye Week
Sunday, Oct. 5
@ Tennessee Titans
1 p.m.
CBS
Sunday, Oct. 12
vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
1 p.m.
CBS
Sunday, Oct. 12
@ Jacksonville Jaguars
1 p.m.
CBS
Sunday, Oct. 26
vs. Oakland Raiders
4:25 p.m.
CBS
Sunday, Nov. 2
vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1 p.m.
FOX
Thursday, Nov. 6
@ Cincinnati Bengals
1 p.m.
NFLN
Sunday, Nov. 16
vs. Houston Texans
1 p.m.
CBS
Sunday, Nov. 23
@ Atlanta Falcons
1 p.m.
CBS
Sunday, Nov. 30
@ Buffalo Bills
1 p.m.
CBS
Sunday, Dec. 7
vs. Indianapolis Colts
1 p.m.
CBS
Sunday, Dec. 14
vs. Cincinnati Bengals
1 p.m.
CBS
Sunday, Dec. 21
@ Carolina Panthers
1 p.m.
CBS
Sunday, Dec. 28
@ Baltimore Ravens
1 p.m.
CBS
The league and the NFLPA have worked out an agreement that players with outstanding DUIs have until about the beginning of November to get them resolved so they can be handled under the less strict old policy.
However, Commissioner Roger Goodell can still suspend Gordon for the DWI under terms of the old rules based because he's had previous drug-related misconduct. Under the pact that applies to Gordon, a first-time DWI offender is fined two weeks' salary, not to exceed $50,000 -- if there are no aggravating circumstances.
But if the player has had prior drug- or alcohol-related misconduct, the commissioner can increase the discipline "up to and including suspension."
Since 2012, Gordon has violated the substance-abuse policy at least four times, and has been suspended twice -- once for codeine he said was in his cough syrup and once for marijuana. His DWI arrest came on July 5, when he was awaiting word on the appeal of his indefinite drug ban.
Technically, Goodell could tack on another game or two to Gordon's 10-game suspension, but it remains to be seen whether or not he'd do it. If he does, Gordon's 2014 season wouldn't count as an accrued year, which is a minimum of six games.
From a financial standpoint, Gordon will lose $817,470 for his 10-game suspension, but will make $490,482 for the playing in those final six games. An additional two games for the DWI would've cost him $163,494.
Gordon's original DWI hearing was set for Aug. 26 in Raleigh, but was postponed until Nov. 18 while Gordon navigated the appeals process for his indefinite ban. It was bumped up to Tuesday after the NFL and NFLPA agreed to let players resolve their issues by early November to benefit from the old rules.
Gordon's blood-alcohol level during the DWI arrest was .09, just above North Carolina's legal limit of .08.
Attorney Trey Fitzhugh appeared in court Tuesday morning without Gordon and entered the guilty plea.
Gordon received no jail time, 12 months unsupervised probation, $290 in court costs and a $100 fine. He also lost his license and must attend alcohol treatment, the clerk's office said.
While serving his indefinite ban, Gordon has been working for the Sarchione Auto Group in Randolph, Ohio, selling cars and learning the auto industry.
Gordon told ondecker.com last month that he's not an addict and doesn't appreciate being portrayed like one. He said he checked into Cliffside rehabilitation facility in Malibu, Calif., after his DWI, but was found not to be an addict.
"Do I believe I have a drug problem? Definitely not,'' Gordon said. "In this case, I was exposed to it from second-hand (smoke), and prior to I've been drug-free and have been staying that way - and this incident has been causing a backlash of negative attention and negative media of me being an addict or a junkie, or using drugs terribly too much, which is definitely not the case and I'd like to definitely have that out in the open and be clear with that for sure.''
Safety Tashaun Gipson acknowledged last week that having Gordon back for any part of the season would be a boost.
"Honestly, I haven't truly wrapped my head around that,'' said Gipson. "Once the final ruling is out, a lot of guys will be able to wrap their heads around it, but right now, we're just worried about the guys that are in here.
"Of course, we have one of the best receivers in the NFL and if we have him back on the squad that will be a blessing, but right now we've just got to go with the guys that we have and kind of move forward right now, but Josh Gordon's a good friend of mine and if he can come back, that would be huge for us and huge for our season.''
The Akron Zips look to give Marshall its first loss of the season, and head coach Terry Bowden looks to defeat his college teammate and friend, Doc Holliday.
AKRON, Ohio -- Everybody has a fishing story. Akron football coach Terry Bowden shares one about himself and Marshall head coach Doc Holliday, a good friend since their college football days at West Virginia, but an enemy this Saturday when the Zips (1-1) host the undefeated Thundering Herd (3-0), 2 p.m., in Infocision Stadium.
"Tough, tough guy,'' Bowden said of Holliday. "Always been good friends."
Apparently, when it comes to toughness, so is the Zips head coach as he shared a fishing story with Holliday.
"We went trout fishing together, all over the state of West Virginia,'' Bowden began. "We went to the North fork, and the South branch of the Potomac. Me and him, and a couple of other ballplayers, it was so cold. There was snow, and we would backpack five miles or so into the mountains to catch native brook trout.
"The guides on your lines were freezing up, it was so cold. I remember slipping in and falling, even in waders. I had to undress, naked, in the middle of the snow, just to try to get warm enough even to survive. So there I was naked, in the middle of the woods, with a bunch of guys on a fishing trip.
"Believe it or not, if you ever go on a trout fishing trip in the mountains, in the winter, if you fall in, you better get dry pretty quick. And we were way back up in there. That's the coldest I have ever been."
It will not be near that cold this Saturday, but for the Zips, it could be as treacherous, considering Holliday's Herd has posted 42, 48 and 44 points in its three games this season. The Herd has scored less than 40 in a regular-season game only once in its last 10, dating back to last season.
The Zips will be looking for their offense to have a banner game, while its defense remains solid as it has already held Morgan State scoreless and Penn State to 21 points.
Third week of the football season is in the books, read about the headlines in the Senate Athletic League notebook.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Glenville and John Hay, two playoff teams from a year ago, have had their struggles with losses and injuries to start the season. On Friday the two will go head-to-head at the Collinwood Athletic Complex in one of five Senate Athletic League games this weekend.
A win would help both in the playoff picture, but both teams may need a win for support of their program.
“Pretty tough to start with an opponent like John Hay and having injuries going on in your program,” Glenville coach Ted Ginn said, “but we got some kids that will step up and fill those gaps.”
In the Cleveland Heights game last weekend, Glenville quarterback Marcus Drish was replaced by Trevon Story after a game ending injury sidelined him. Ginn said he expects Story to fill in at the quarterback position on Friday.
But on the other sideline, quarterback Mylik Mitchell returns for John Hay after stomaching a 0-3 start. Coming into the season Mitchell threw for over 1,700 yards and is starting his fourth year with the Hornets.
Glenville has not lost a game to a Senate Athletic League opponent since 1997 when Scarabs won, 26-18.
Ginn complimented John Hay and said he believes they should’ve won its last game against Central Catholic. This came after the Hornets allowed the Ironmen to score the game-winning touchdown with nine seconds left in the game.
“They are no slouch,” Ginn said. “They gave us fits last year and they come to play us because they see us on the rise as well.”
Rhodes, Lincoln West creeping up in league
Rhodes is the only football team among the Senate League to remain undefeated after three games. While a coach could be pleased with the success, Rhodes coach Phillip Gary is instead getting his team ready for the team's first league opponent.
“It’s a good start for sure, but we’ve hit the reset button and are only focused on John Marshall,” Gary said.
Rhodes will host John Marshall on Friday after a 32-18 win against Clearview. Last year when the two teams met, Rhodes shut out John Marshall 21-0.
With struggles for some of last year’s top finishers, Lincoln West is another team that has an opportunity to finish among the top leaders. The team has been off for a week and will look to build upon its 1-1 start.
“What other teams do or do not do does not impact us,” Lincoln West coach Brooks Baird said. “Glenville and John Hay are very good teams, but I’m only concerned with Lincoln West.”
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Did Ohio State find its offense against Kent State? Does any one loss team in the Big Ten have a chance of making the playoff? Ohio State beat reporter Doug Lesmerises answered those questions and more during today's podcast.
Ohio State Football Podcast, Sept. 18, 2014
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Did Ohio State find its offense against Kent State? Should the committee's vote on Florida State be affected by Jameis Winston missing the first half of the game against Clemson? Does any one-loss team in the Big Ten have a chance of making the playoff?
Cleveland.com's Ohio State beat reporter Doug Lesmerises answered those questions and more during today's podcast with Chris Fedor.
Among other topics discussed:
• Has Ohio State found a go-to player on offense?
• Is there any reason to believe Cincinnati can hand the Buckeyes their second loss?
You can download the MP3 or listen with the player to the right.
It's going to be a windy weekend, especially on Lake Erie, making the big-water fishing difficult. Near-shore perch fishing could be good, but offshore walleye fishing will be a bumpy experience.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – It's going to be a windy weekend, especially on Lake Erie, making the big-water fishing difficult. Near-shore perch fishing could be good, but off-shore walleye fishing will be a bumpy experience.
Inland lakes have been relatively quiet, with the cool nights hampering the early fishing most days. As temperatures rise this weekend, the good bass, crappie and bluegill fishing should improve.
CLEVELAND AREA
The yellow perch are biting along the shoreline off Cleveland Harbor. The top locations have been in 48 to 53 feet of water off the East 72nd St. pier and Lakewood's Gold Coast and off Euclid General Hospital. Some jumbo perch are being caught, although smaller perch have dominated recent catches. The pier and breakwall perch fishing has been slow.
Perch anglers have caught a few walleye, but the walleye fishing has not been consistent off Cleveland Harbor. Some rock bass and largemouth bass are being caught along the Cleveland Harbor riprap and rocky areas.
CENTRAL LAKE ERIE
Walleye are biting between Cranberry Creek and Vermilion in about 30 to 45 feet of water. The best walleye fishing is still off Conneaut, Ashtabula and Geneva in 68 to 74 feet of water, where trolling wire line rigs or using large diving planers are needed to target deep-water walleye.
The perch hot spot is still the Conneaut area, where jumbos and limit catches have been common in 63 feet of water. Good perch catches have been reported in 39 to 50 feet of water from Lorain to Avon Point.
The smallmouth bass fishing has been excellent on tube jigs and drop shot rigs around rock piles and jumps in 16 to 21 feet of water.
WESTERN LAKE ERIE
Yellow perch are starting to bite all around the Western Basin, but large percentages are small perch. The area east of the Kelleys Island Airport has been a good spot, with catches also reported southeast and northwest of Kelleys Island. Some perch are also being caught around the green buoy off Catawba State Park, F Can on the Camp Perry firing range, east of Middle Bass Islands and around Rattlesnake Island.
The walleye fishing is still slow, with some fair-to-good catches northwest of North Bass Island, around Gull Island Shoal and along Kelleys Island Shoal. The best smallmouth bass fishing has been in Ontario waters, with some bass biting around Middle Bass and Kelleys islands.
INLAND LAKES, RESERVOIRS
The chilly nights have slowed the early morning fishing on inland ponds, lakes and reservoirs. As waters warm, the afternoon fishing for largemouth bass has been best, targeting weed beds with spinnerbaits, topwater frogs and pitching jigs and trailers. Mosquito, Pymatuning and East and Turkeyfoot reservoirs in the Portage Lakes chain have been the top locations for bass.
Crappie and bluegill are being caught along the weed edges and under docks around the Portage Lakes and at Pymatuning Reservoir. The cooler nights have slowed the catfish bite, but warming temperatures this weekend should have catfish active again at most area lakes.
FISHING TOURNAMENTS
Great Lakes Largemouth Bass Series (Mentor Lagoons): 1. Brian Biller and Mark Bartos, 5 bass, 12.4 pounds; 2. Kevin Hoogenboom and Bob Dirocco, 4 bass, 8.5 pounds; 3. John Prizzi and Robert Prizzi, 1 bass, 2.22 pounds.
John Carroll quarterback Mark Myers finally returns to practice, but Baldwin Wallace's Kyle Ohradzansky is lost for the season.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – It has not been a great summer for Greater Cleveland's small-college quarterbacks.
John Carroll senior Mark Myers has been out with a hand injury since early August. Last week, Baldwin Wallace senior Kyle Ohradzansky's season ended before it began when he broke his leg in practice.
Myers' status is unclear for 10th-ranked John Carroll's showdown against No. 16 Heidelberg on Saturday at JCU. However, he returned to practice this week for the first time since the injury. He missed the season opener against Saint Vincent on Sept. 2.
BW's Ohradzansky suffered a broken fibula Sept. 9. Coach John Snell said Ohradzansky planted his leg and twisted it, and was not hit. He had surgery Thursday and is to receive another year of eligibility, but has not decided if he will return.
"He worked hard to put himself in that position (as the starter),'' Snell said. "You never like to see any player hurt. When somebody has worked hard, you hate to see that happen. It was heartbreaking.''
Ohradzansky, who grew up in Avon and played at Canton McKinley, shared QB duties last year with Michael Slack, who has moved to wide receiver.
New QB: Junior Tyler Moeglin of Canton (St. Thomas Aquinas) is the new BW starter. He completed 75 percent of his passes (18-of-24) for 237 yards and one touchdown and threw one interception in last week's 32-20 victory against Bluffton. Seven receivers had at least one catch, and Snell said there were no drops.
The backup is junior Robbie Plagens (Rocky River), who played one year at Miami (Ohio) and transferred to BW this year. He scored a rushing TD on his only play of the Bluffton game.
Running around: BW running back Isaac Reed III gained 137 yards on 25 carries (5.5-yard average), caught four passes for 39 yards and scored a TD.
After much attention to improving the run defense in the off-season, BW held Bluffton to 36 yards rushing. Bluffton RB Eric Fox of Brunswick left the game with a shoulder injury after gaining 12 yards on five carries.
Good news? Junior running back Antony Bilal leads Division II with 417 yards rushing in two games, and his six touchdowns rank second nationally. He gained 200 yards against Ashland and 217 yards last week against Hillsdale. He's averaging a 10.2 yards on 41 carries.
Add to that the development of junior quarterback Mitchel Hokavar (17 of 28, 230 yards, one TD, one interception against Hillsdale), and Lake Erie has the makings of another potent offense.
Bad news? The Storm is 0-2 and the defense is an ongoing train wreck. Ranked last in the nation, by far, Lake Erie's defense is allowing 642 yards per game and 8.2 yards per play.
The offense didn't help last week when a turnover at its 28-yard-line set up Hillsdale's game-winning touchdown with 23 seconds remaining. Lake Erie lost, 48-41.
Streaking Falcons:Notre Dame College won its fourth consecutive home opener, defeating Urbana, 28-13, last week, and the Falcons are 2-0 for the first time.
Volley showdown:Case Western Reserve (8-4) pulled off an impressive home volleyball win over John Carroll on Wednesday, 25-23, 25-22, 25-22. JCU (9-2) had a seven-match winning streak snapped. Junior outside hitter Katie Best and sophomore middle hitter Kayla Pfaff led CWRU with eight kills each.
Honors: Notre Dame senior QB Ray Russ (Willoughby South) is the Mountain East offensive player of the week. He passed for 301 yards and three TDs, reaching 50 career touchdown passes. ... Oberlin College junior Lucas Poggiali is the North Coast Athletic Conference offensive player of the week after compiling 227 yards total offense and five touchdowns (four passing, one rushing) in a 47-28 win over Kenyon. ... Hiram College senior defensive end Mario Lemuel and junior wide receiver Britton Lewis were named to the D3football Team of the Week. Lemuel had six tackles, three sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble in a 37-26 win against Denison. Lewis had four receptions for 170 yards and a touchdown. Lewis currently leads the NCAC with 315 receiving yards. ... BW linebacker Danny O'Brien (Warren Howland) and kicker Joe Simonis (Highland) are Ohio Athletic Conference players of the week on defense and special teams, respectively. O'Brien had a career-high 12 tackles, including three for losses, and a safety. He might want to share that award with defensive lineman Luke Riemenschneider, who drew constant double-teams. Simonis made three field goals and three extra-points and did not miss a kick. ... Lake Erie punter David Bojalad is the Eastern College Athletic Conference special teams player of the week. He punted six times for 39.5-yard average while landing two kicks inside the 20. ... BW will honor 2014 grad Kevin Johnson at halftime Saturday for his 100- and 200-meter titles won at this year's NCAA Division III track championships.
Week 4 of the high school football season is here and that means the start of league play for teams in the Premier Athletic Conference.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- With an offense chock full of experienced offensive talent, it seems no wonder Chardon football is 3-0 approaching the start of Premier Athletic Conference play.
But, if you ask Hilltoppers coach Mitch Hewitt what is the biggest key to his team's success thus far, he'll tell you it's all about the defense, which is almost completely different from last season.
"We've had kids with very limited experience from last season step up and really make a difference for us. I've been pleasantly surprised," Hewitt said.
Three players on the team's secondary saw very little playing time on defense last season, including Mike Connick, Riley Thompson and Nick Mysyk. Justin Oh is the veteran starter of the bunch.
Connick already has 24 tackles and has broken up two passes at the safety position.
The team's leading tacklers are linebackers Joe Malone (29 tackles), Joe Cyvas (28 tackles) and Sean Maroney (27 tackles). Defensive end Drew McCartney has 17 tackles to his credit along with three sacks.
"They're not big, they're not overly strong or fast but they play with great intensity and they're relentless in their effort," Hewitt said.
As for his team's offense, Hewitt has no complaints.
Last week, four Chardon players were approaching or above the 100-yard mark in rushing.
Quarterback Patrick Sullivan led the way with 15 carries for 113 yards and two touchdowns. He completed two of eight passes for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Other contributors to the Hilltoppers' ground game were Christian Ross who picked up 98 yards on 10 carries, Joe Grippe with 10 carries for 91 yards and two touchdowns and Jordan Barrett with six carries for 86 yards and a touchdown.
Looking ahead to Chardon's Week 4 game against Eastlake North, Hewitt does not feel the Rangers' 0-3 record is any reason to take the game lightly.
"I think that our conference is one of the most conceptive around and with the addition of coach (Mike) Bell at Eastlake, it's gotten even tougher," Hewitt said.
Bell coached at Lake Catholic for 12 seasons prior to taking over the Rangers.
The Rangers, still looking for their first win, are led by the likes of quarterback Zane Bunnell, receiver Chris Province and running backs Kenny Uzaveric and Jeff Scavnicky.
Bunnell was the team's leading passer and leading rusher in Eastlake's 41-27 loss to Garfield Heights in Week 3, totaling 97 yards through the air and another 72 on the ground.
No. 19 Madison retains Brown Jug, switches gears for University School
The Blue Streaks improved to 3-0 with their 40-7 win against the run-heavy offense of Perry in Week 3 and moved up a spot in the cleveland.com Top 25, from No. 20 to No. 19.
With the win, Madison kept possession of the Brown Jug, which the two squads play for every year.
As conference play begins this week, the Madison coach Tim Willis said his team will have to be ready for a Preppers team that likes to get its points through the air.
"It's totally different than what we went up against with Perry," he said. "US probably throws the ball about 75 percent of the time."
Willis is pleased with how his defense is playing thus far, only surrendering 13 points total in Madison's first three matchups. Meanwhile, the team's offense is averaging 44 points per game.
Willis credits the team's success to its core of 12 seniors, particularly Jared Lasko, Connor Nikses, Ricky Simcic and Connor Smith.
Smith has thrown for 350 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions and also has 124 rushing yards and a pair of rushing touchdowns. He went completed seven of 12 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown against Perry.
Nikses is second on the team in rushing yards with 110 and two touchdowns. He's also a valuable part of the team's defense, picking up two sacks, seven tackles and a fumble recovery last week.Lasko is right behind Nikses for rushing yards on the season with 107 to compliment his four rushing touchdowns.
University School by the numbers
The Preppers may have lost to Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin for its first "L" on the season, but University School rushed for more yards in Week 3 than any other game thus far.
In Week 1, they gained 92 yards on the ground but only 19 yards in Week 2. In Week 3, the Preppers' backs rushed for 139 yards on 33 carries.
According to MaxPreps.com, the team's rushing yards per game is below half the national average while its receiving yards per game is just above the national average.
Defensively, the Preppers' 12 sacks, including five for a total loss of 25 yards against NDCL, is two-times the national average.
The team's passing game is led by quarterback Frank Sinito who is 33-59 for 367 yards and two touchdowns.
Marcus Jones closes in on Riverside career rushing record
With 456 rushing yards on 50 carries through three games, Marcus Jones is on a stellar pace to attain the 98 yards he needs in order to become Riverside's new career leader in rushing.
Jones also has six touchdowns on the ground this season and another through the air.
He'll get a chance to set the record in front of his home fans on Friday against Ashtabula Lakeside, which is still winless and reeling from a 48-19 loss to Jefferson Area Schools in Week 3.
The Beavers are coming off of a 43-7 win against Harvey.
Willoughby South still pursuing first win against Geneva
The Rebels are not out to a great start but the 27 points they put up against No. 20 Solon last Friday are the most managed by Willoughby South's offense so far.
Although the Rebels still lost the matchup, 51-27, Willoughby showed signs of improvement in key areas.
Running back DJ Greene picked up 131 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries.
Andre Smith, who spent time at quarterback, tailback and even split out at wide receiver for Willoughby, completed a touchdown pass in the third quarter.
“We're starting to do some better things, and starting to find our identity on that side of the ball," said coach Willoughby coach Matt Duffy after the game. "We struggled a lot the first two weeks, but for the first time we had both of our tailbacks healthy. The young offensive line is starting to mesh a little bit, and our young quarterback is getting better every week.”
The Rebels will look for their first win against conference-rival Geneva on Friday.
With a 24-15 win against Conneaut in Week 3, the Eagles enter the matchup with a bit more confidence than they had after their previous two, which both resulted in losses.
Rebels' revamped stadium
Harry E. Winters Stadium was constructed in 1963 and was renovated in June.
The capacity for the stadium remains at 4,000 but the bleachers and press box are new. The stadium is also up to building codes under the American’s With Disabilities Act.
“It was long overdue, and now that it’s done, it has exceeded my expectations and is really beautiful,” Willoughby athletic director Jim Mormino said in a school release.
The design was based on Mayfield’s facilities, which is where Willoughby coach Matt Duffy played at in high school.
It serves as home to the Rebels' football, soccer and track and field teams.
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The pictures are of Cavaliers superstar LeBron James donning a Zips football uniform, taken to promote the Zips' home game this Saturday against Marshall. Children participating in the LeBron James Family Foundation's Wheels for Education are attending the game, and the picture was part of the promotion (James isn't going, according to his spokesman.)
James wearing a football uniform -- instead of basketball gear -- is not what's "different." The difference between the two photos is small but important.
One is of James wearing a Zips jersey made by adidas, which makes Akron's official jerseys. The other is of James wearing a Zips jersey with a Nike swoosh. James, of course, is a Nike man.
The top picture was tweeted by Akron football coach Terry Bowden. The bottom appears on James' foundation Facebook page.
It's not immediately clear who is responsible for the switch or if either apparel company is at all angry about this. James' representatives did not return a phone call seeking comment.
Bragg is ranked the No. 16 player in the Class of 2015 by 247Sports.com.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A day after Kentucky coach John Calipari paid him an in-home visit, Villa Angela-St. Joseph senior Carlton Bragg discussed his recruitment, his summer and the upcoming high school season.
While Bragg won't be deciding anytime soon, Wednesday's meeting with Calipari seemed to have a big impact on him.
"He changed the whole game plan that I had set," Bragg said. "He made the standards a little higher."
Bragg hasn't set a firm decision date, but he said he would like to make his announcement on Villa Angela-St. Joseph's senior day in February.
With Kansas, Bragg praised the school's ability to develop Joel Embiid and other big men like himself. For Illinois, it was the school's "passion" and "love" that stood out.
As for the PAC-12 schools, Bragg says he likes "everything" about Arizona, and that fellow 2015 player Ray Smith, an Arizona commit, has been telling him a lot about the school. Bragg said he liked the weather at UCLA and how the school developed players like Kyle Anderson.
Next month, Bragg will take college visits. On Oct. 10, he will visit Kansas. On Oct. 17, he will visit Kentucky.
With his senior season around the corner, Bragg can't wait to play at the Viking Village, which was renovated during the offseason.
"I love the new gym," Bragg said. "It brings the culture back that we have."
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- What should you do if you're scrambling to replace players with injuries? Which defenses have emerged as the teams to target when looking at matchups? cleveland.com's Chris Fedor and Dan Labbe discussed Fantasy Football today on Fantasy Football Insider, our weekly show in which we dole out fantasy advice and answer your questions. Among the topics discussed: You can watch Fantasy Football...
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- What should you do if you're scrambling to replace players with injuries? Which defenses have emerged as the teams to target when looking at matchups?
cleveland.com's Chris Fedor and Dan Labbe discussed Fantasy Football today on Fantasy Football Insider, our weekly show in which we dole out fantasy advice and answer your questions.
Among the topics discussed:
Who should start and who should sit?
Who has the favorable matchups this week?
Is Tony Romo a start or a sit?
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