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Rookie QB leads Bucs to first win, 38-28 over GB (AP)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:42:50 PST

Wearing one of those ghastly creamsicle jerseys that are an ugly reminder of Tampa Bay's past, rookie Josh Freeman gave the struggling Buccaneers plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future. The third quarterback selected in this year's NFL draft led the previously winless Bucs to a 38-28 victory over the Green Bay Packers in his first start Sunday, ending the league's longest...

Bucs ride creamsicles, rookie quarterback to first win (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:42:39 PST

They brought to mind greats like Lee Roy Selmon (who was given a place in the team's Ring of Honor today),...

NFL Capsules (AP)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:26:53 PST

Rookie Josh Freeman passed for 205 yards and three touchdowns Sunday, including a 7-yard throw to Sammie Stroughter on fourth-and-4, leading the previously winless Bucs to a 38-28 victory over the Green Bay Packers. In his first pro start, the 17th pick in the draft out of Kansas State completed 14 of 31 passes with just one interception.

Winless no more, rookie QB Freeman leads Buccaneers past Packers 38-28 (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:47:00 PST

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saluted their past, then rookie Josh Freeman gave the struggling franchise hope for the future.

Bucs WR Bryant inactive against Packers (AP)

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:56:59 PST

Tampa Bay's Antonio Bryant was inactive for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, leaving rookie quarterback Josh Freeman to make his first NFL start without the Buccaneers' top wide receiver. Bryant had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee during training camp and has been hampered by the injury all season.

Packers place centre Spitz on injured reserve, sign WR Ealy from practice squad (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:33:00 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers have placed offensive lineman Jason Spitz on injured reserve with a lower-back injury.

Packers place center Spitz on injured reserve (AP)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:03:03 PST

The Green Bay Packers have placed offensive lineman Jason Spitz on injured reserve with a lower-back injury. Spitz, who plays center and guard, appeared in five games this season. He is part of an offensive line that has allowed a league-worst 31 sacks. The Packers also signed wide receiver Biren Ealy from the practice squad on Saturday.

Bucs turn to future against Packers (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:56 PST

Rookie quarterback Josh Freeman wiped the sweat off his forehead, took a deep breath and answered another question about taking over the offense of the only team yet to win a game in the NFL. Ready or not, the 17th pick in this year's draft will make his first start for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, facing the Green Bay Packers (4-3) on a day the Bucs (0-7) will reflect on the past while...

Packers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST

As bizarre and incendiary as it was, Brett Favre's victorious return to Green Bay in a Minnesota Vikings uniform Sunday was telling of the Packers' lot in the league right now.

Favre's last game at Lambeau Field before last weekend came on Jan. 20, 2008. His last pass as the quarterback of the Packers for 16 years was an interception, which led to the decisive field goal by the New York Giants in a 23-20 overtime win in the 2007 NFC Championship.

That stunning setback—and the soap opera that played out several months later culminating with Favre's ouster from Green Bay—can be looked at as the start of a troubling trend for the Packers, who were a formidable 13-3 in 2007.

Green Bay has fallen from the ranks of the elite because it can't beat the elite...

Packers' Rodgers, Driver probable for Bucs game (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:12:45 PST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Donald Driver practiced Friday and are probable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. Rodgers suffered a sprained toe in last Sunday's 38-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and has been coping with a sprain in his other foot the past few weeks.

Green Bay's Johnny Jolly, Ak Harris, BJ Raji fined $5,000 each by NFL (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:07:00 PST

NEW YORK - Green Bay Packers Johnny Jolly, Al Harris and rookie B.J. Raji have been fined US$5,000 each by the NFL for actions in last Sunday's loss to Minnesota.

3 Packers fined $5,000 each by league (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:24:47 PST

Green Bay Packers Johnny Jolly, Al Harris and rookie B.J. Raji have been fined $5,000 each by the NFL for actions in last Sunday's loss to Minnesota. Defensive tackle Jolly was fined on Friday for unnecessary roughness for head-butting Minnesota running back Chester Taylor. Cornerback Harris was fined for unnecessary roughness for grabbing a helmet-opening to make a tackle, and DT Raji was fined...

Giants make lineup change, Aaron Rouse for C.C. Brown at safety (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:00 PST

Riding a three-game losing streak, the New York Giants decided Friday to insert Aaron Rouse into the starting lineup at safety for Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers.

Packers' Aarpm Rodgers, Donald Driver probable for game vs Buccaneers (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:10:00 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Donald Driver practised Friday and are probable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

'Tis the season to run teams into the ground (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:24:00 PST

The Browns' Randy Lerner is not alone in dragging a dysfunctional franchise to a new level of embarrassment.

Former LB Havner now pass-catching threat for Pack (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:49:45 PST

Nobody expected the Spencer Havner experiment to work out quite like this -- not even Havner himself. Three months after coaches let the backup linebacker begin taking snaps at tight end in training camp, Havner has become a bona fide pass catching threat. Making the most of his increased playing time in the wake of an injury to tight end Jermichael Finley, Havner has caught three touchdowns in the...

NFL Team Reports: NFC North (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:16:27 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Week 9 picks: Eagles, Cowboys battle for NFC East lead (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:44 PST

Donovan McNabb knows how to duck pressure and avoid interceptions. It's strange, but considering all the...

Clifton, Tauscher could return to Pack's O-line (AP)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:18:44 PST

Fire up the DeLorean and cue the Huey Lewis music. The Green Bay Packers might be going back to the future to protect their ailing quarterback. With sacks piling up at a record rate and quarterback Aaron Rodgers now hobbled by a pair of foot injuries, Packers coach Mike McCarthy strongly hinted Wednesday that recently re-signed veteran right tackle Mark Tauscher could start Sunday's game at...

Week 9 playoff forecast: Ravens make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:00 PST

Signs of a revamped defense bode well for the Ravens' playoff chances the rest of the way.

The absurdly premature playoff picture: Week 8 (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:40:53 PST

See last week's absurdly premature playoff picture here . AFC First-Round Byes : Indianapolis Colts Denver...

NFL's most clutch quarterbacks (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:41:00 PST

Which signal callers are the best in tough situations in the fourth quarter?

The Week 8 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings: Favre vs. Rodgers (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:47:32 PST

Shutdown Corner is proud to present the weekly quarterback power rankings. They're just as arbitrarily...