Ndamukong Suh Suspended Two Games Without Pay

The league office has issued a two game suspension on the Lions' defensive lineman

Ndamukong Suh has been suspended for two games without pay for his action against the Green Bay Packers Evan Dietrich-Smith on Thanksgiving Day.

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Here's Why Nate Burleson is a Great Flex Play on Turkey Day

The Lions secondary receiver should shine against the Packers

It pains me to write this: Detroit Lions receiver Nate Burleson is a good flex play receiver who will post his third straight double-digit fantasy week today against the visiting Green Bay Packers.

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Rob Gronkowski Flips On Monday Night

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski on an historic pace after big night in win over Chiefs.

Rob Gronkowski, TE, Patriots
Tom Brady’s favorite target hauled in four catches for 96 yards and two memorable trips to the end zone — a 52-yard sprint down the sideline that put the 6'6", 265-pounder’s speed on display and a 19-yard dive over the goal line that flipped Gronkowski onto his neck before the second-year star staggered to his feet and spiked the ball. Gronkowski now has 20 TDs in his first 26 games, breaking Bears Hall of Famer Mike Ditka’s record (31) for fewest games by a tight end to score 20 TDs.

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NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 10

A look at every NFL game for Week 10, along with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports' editors.

A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 10, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan:

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NFL Midseason Awards

Aaron Rodgers' MVP pace leads a pack of award-worthy players at halftime of NFL season.

At halftime of the 2011 NFL season and the stretch run about to start, Athlon Sports takes a look at the award-worthy performers of this year’s first half:

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Ndamukong Suh Is Not A Dirty Player

Detroit Lions’ Ndamukong Suh met with Commissioner Roger Goodell but shouldn’t change playing style.

Detroit’s Ndamukong Suh is not a dirty player. Don’t believe the hype.

Suh’s meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the Lions’ bye week says more about the state of the league’s inconsistent officiating, ruling and fining systems than it does about the perceived reckless play of the second-year All-Pro defensive tackle.

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Eagles' LeSean McCoy Runs Over Cowboys

Philadelphia's LeSean McCoy runs for a career-high 185 yards in 34-7 win over Dallas.

LeSean McCoy, RB, Eagles

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Matthew Stafford Will Play in Week 8; But Here's Why He's Not A Good Start

The Broncos' Champ Bailey will make it hard for Stafford to pile up points

Matthew Stafford has battled a sprained right ankle injury that he suffered on the final offensive play of last week’s loss to Atlanta. His status for Sunday’s game at Denver has been iffy all week long, but it looks like he will be a go for the Week 8 contest. He was a full participant in Friday’s practice after being limited the previous two days.

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Jerome Harrison's Brain Tumor: A Timeline of How It Was Found

A lot of dominoes had to fall for the life-saving Jerome Harrison for Ronnie Brown trade.

Jerome Harrison now joins of the ranks of "guys who learned they had brain tumors because of football."

The last example of this was the famous Tony Gonzalez hit on then unknown photographer Mickey Pfleger. The hit knocked Pfleger unconscious and because he went to the hospital and had a brain scan, doctors discovered an enormous brain tumor and were able to catch it in time. In other words, the Tony Gonzalez hit saved Pfleger's life.

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NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 6

Every game on the NFL schedule for Week 6, with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports' editors.

A quick look at every game on the NFL schedule for Week 6, along with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan:

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