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Steelers vs Vikings (in Dublin, Ireland) Result: Steelers 24, Vikings 21 Squawka+5ESPN.com+5ESPN.com+5 Highlights / Key Notes: RB Kenneth Gainwell rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns. ESPN.com+1 QB Aaron Rodgers was very efficient: 18/22, 200 yards, 1 touchdown. ESPN.com+2ESPN.com+2 His big play came on an 80-yard pass to WR DK Metcalf. ESPN.com+2ESPN.com+2 The Steelers’ defense…

In NFL terms, we’re living in interesting times. The definition of “interesting times” is, in the purest contextual sense, negative.  Which doesn’t apply to all of the AFC North, but I suppose negativity is in the eye of the beholder. However, it was indisputably interesting. Here’s what happened.   Vikings 48, Bengals 10 Five turnovers…

The NFL Universe has a weird way of sorting things out. Week 2 saw a Ravens rebound of sorts, a key Bengals injury, an expectations correction for the Steelers, and…the Browns. Rather than waste words here, let’s see what happened.   Browns 17, Ravens 41 In a tale of two halves, the Ravens firmly took…

It was, as anticipated, an exciting opening week of NFL football. The fact that we were treated to four viewings of NFL action in five days, interrupted only by the NCAA, surely added to the hype (who expects a game on a Friday, anyway?)  Our beloved AFC  North teams were a mixed bag, with marked…

Our beloved AFC North teams have all pruned the dead branches and excess leaves from their respective shru- er, rosters. There were no real personnel surprises, given preseason play and obvious decisions.  Injuries played a significant role, as they always do. Here’s a quick recap of the last week of the preseason’s notable headlines.  Enjoy.…

Hearing about a lot of access issues on the last board, so we’ll try this again. Here.  Have some football links. Not everyone is happy with the selection of veteran QB Joe Flacco as the Browns’ week 1 starter Speculation over the status of CB Jaire Alexander begins An unlikely trade proposal for Bengals’ DE…

The NFL preseason has proceeded according to plan for most of the AFC North. Rather than waste characters here, I present the latest updates from around the sports media landscape. Enjoy.   Cleveland Browns The Browns picked up a former Steelers cornerback Preseason week 1 phenom QB Shedeur Sanders still fourth on the depth chart…

Time’s a little short this morning, but not too short to assemble some links to compensate for my lack of actual written content. Heh.   Baltimore Ravens TE Isaiah Likely may miss several weeks after his latest injury. C Tyler Linderbaum is receiving accolades.   Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson will end his holdout today,…

Our annual trek without pro football is over, again – given that I type the same sentiments every year, it nearly seems pointless to do so now. The AFC North is expected to be, again, one of the top divisions in football, with up to three playoff entrants.  To rehash more cliches, “their journey to…

This is a chat board.  It is for AFC North football discussions and keen life observations. Aside from the continued truancy of Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt, plus (likely groundless) trade speculation, there’s not much to talk about. But I’m sure you’ll find a way. Happy 4th and all that.  Enjoy.