Allen fined $25K, but not suspended
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen will not be suspended for a spate of late hits. Coach Brad Childress said he was told by the NFL that Allen will be fined $25,000, but not punished further. Allen was summoned to the league office Tuesday to talk about his play. Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier went with him. Allen was fined $50,000 for two late hits earlier this month on Houston quarterback Matt Schaub, one that injured his knee.

Let’s get physical

TAKE IT FROM RAPID RYAN: IT’S NO EASY DEAL PLAYING STEELERS EVER, ESPECIALLY FITZPATRICK LOOKS FORWARD Q: How tough is this on a short week to come back and get ready for a team like Pittsburgh? A: It’s hard.

NFL gives gift to its worst enemies — the bookies (AP)
The NFL has always had a strained relationship with this gambling city, though the case could be made that if it weren’t for Vegas point spreads the league would have never become the giant it is today. The league is so skittish about the city that a few years ago it refused to allow a television ad promoting Las Vegas to air during the Super Bowl.

AFC North: Steelers Must Locate Offensive Mojo

That well-worn cliche’ about defense winning championships is a proven NFL fact.

NFL Power Poll: Giants move to top of the line (SportingNews.com)
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NFL gives gift to its worst enemies — the bookies (AP)
The NFL has always had a strained relationship with this gambling city, though the case could be made that if it weren’t for Vegas point spreads the league would have never become the giant it is today. The league is so skittish about the city that a few years ago it refused to allow a television ad promoting Las Vegas to air during the Super Bowl.

Ward not worrying about possible Bengals revenge (AP)

If the Cincinnati Bengals are seeking retribution for his hit that broke linebacker Keith Rivers’ jaw last month, Hines Ward said they know where to find him Thursday night. Revenge factor or not, the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver expects it will be the Bengals — as usual — that end up getting the worst of the AFC North matchup physically.

Redskins skidding as Zorn revisits Seattle (Yahoo! Sports)
Why is Washington so wishy-washy? Answers to that and more in the latest 32 Questions.

A tie? Ward among Steelers unaware of tie rule (AP)
Turns out Donovan McNabb wasn’t the only NFL player who didn’t know a regular season game could end in a tie. McNabb, the Eagles‘ quarterback, and several teammates were surprised when their game Sunday in Cincinnati ended in a 13-all tie. McNabb was under the impression games were played to a conclusion, even though the NFL rule that allows only one overtime period during the regular season was…

In AFC, logjam develops behind undefeated Titans (SportingNews.com)
Tennessee is 10-0, six teams can look at the prospect of getting a first-round playoff bye or, just as easily, failing to make the playoffs.

The Pittsburgh Steelers walked off the field Sunday just happy they had won. A lot of bettors in this gambling city were more concerned by how many points they ended up winning by.

NFL gives gift to its worst enemies — the bookies (AP)
The NFL has always had a strained relationship with this gambling city, though the case could be made that if it weren’t for Vegas point spreads the league would have never become the giant it is today. The league is so skittish about the city that a few years ago it refused to allow a television ad promoting Las Vegas to air during the Super Bowl.

When Hall of Famer Mean Joe Greene attends Steelers training camp as a special assistant, some defensive players jokingly tell him he wouldn’t be the meanest player on the team today.

History was made Sunday in two NFL games, but it’s not the type of history that merits a glass case in Canton, Ohio.

Mean James Harrison known for sacks

When Hall of Famer Mean Joe Greene attends Steelers training camp as a special assistant, some defensive players jokingly tell him he wouldn’t be the meanest player on the team today.

Referee error helps bookies grab cash (PA SportsTicker)
An errant decision by referee Scott Green at the end of Sunday’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers proved very profitable for some people.

Steelers beat Chargers in NFL’s first 11-10 game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There’s never been a game like this in NFL history.The bizarre 11-10 final sc…

There’s never been a game like this in NFL history. The bizarre 11-10 final score was fitting because the Chargers still haven’t had the regular-season finish they want in Pittsburgh: a winning one. Ben Roethlisberger stayed away from the mistakes that cost the Steelers their previous two home games, Willie Parker ran for 115 yards and Jeff Reed’s third field goal won it — a 32-yarder with 11…

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