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Andy Dalton throws pick in third preseason game

Aug

2013

Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton had an unbalanced performance in Saturday’s preseason game against the Cowboys. Dalton had a pass intended for Mohamed Sanu picked off by B.W. Webb in the second quarter. He played into the third quarter as he completed 12 of 16 passes for 113 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. He ...

Cortez Allen leads the way vs. Chiefs

Aug

2013

Steelers defensive back Cortez Allen led the defense with a team-high six tackles and one pass deflected in Saturday’s preseason game against the Chiefs. He had missed his previous game with an ankle sprain. Allen is expected to begin the regular season as the starting cornerback opposite Ike Taylor.

DeMarco Murray limited to five touches

Aug

2013

Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray was held to only five touches during Saturday’s preseason game against the Bengals. Murray earned the start and worked two series with the first-team offense before leaving the game. He rushed for six yards on four carries and caught one pass for seven yards. Phillip Tanner took over after Murray ...

Matt Flynn struggles in third preseason game

Aug

2013

Raiders quarterback Matt Flynn endured a rough performance as he was picked off twice and overshadowed by backup Terrelle Pryor in Friday’s dress rehearsal preseason game against the Bears. Flynn had a short pass picked off by Tim Jennings in his second series of the night and again in by Isaiah Frey in the second ...

Ryan Taylor held without a catch

Aug

2013

Packers tight end Ryan Taylor, who missed his last preseason game with a leg injury, returned to action Friday night against the Sehawks. Taylor was targeted once in the fourth quarter and was held without a catch.

Zack Bowman exits with hamstring issue

Aug

2013

Bears defensive back Zack Bowman was forced out of Friday’s preseason game against the Raiders with a right hamstring injury. Bowman suffered the injury in the second quarter and did not return to the game. He remained on the sidelines and had his right leg wrapped in ice.

Terrelle Pryor makes strong case for starting gig

Aug

2013

Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor provided a spark to the offense and made a strong case for the starting job in Friday’s preseason game against the Bears. Pryor entered the game with the team down 24-0 in the second quarter and got some time with the first-team offense. He led the offense to a 58-yard Sebastian ...

Christine Michael nearly hits century mark

Aug

2013

Seahawks rookie running back Christine Michael, who missed his last preseason game with a back injury, returned with a bang Friday night against the Packers. The rookie out of Texas A&M broke for a 43-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. He entered the game in the second quarter and played the entire second half. ...

Brandon Pettigrew solid in preseason action

Aug

2013

Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew provided a solid target for Matthew Stafford as always in Thursday’s preseason game against the Patriots. Pettigrew was not a big-play threat, finishing with three receptions for 29 yards, with a long catch of 12 yards. He was targeted four times in the game. With just one game left in ...

Jacoby Jones targeted twice vs. Panthers

Aug

2013

Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones didn’t do much offensively in Thursday’s preseason game against the Panthers, though he was active in the return game. Jones was targeted just twice in the passing game, finishing with two catches for 15 yards, both of which came on the first drive of the game. He added five returns ...