Merry Christmas, MHR Friends! Have a safe and joyful day, and please don't drink and drive. If you're not celebrating, then enjoy the long weekend! Oh, and remember - we need to root for the Dolts tonight...
NFL Films - Week 16: Broncos at Eagles Preview - Video
DB - Week 16 - Thu: McDaniels - Broncos TV
DB - Family, Friends and Football - Gray Caldwell
DB - Hopeful for Hill’s Return - Zach Eisendrath
"After not practicing on Wednesday, David Bruton (illness), was a full participant on Thursday, while D.J. Williams was a limited participant. After not practicing on Wednesday, Eddie Royal (neck/head) was a limited participant on Thursday. Ty Law (hamstring) was a limited participant on Wednesday, but he did not partake in Thursday’s practice session. After not being listed on Wednesday’s injury report, Spencer Larsen (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday."
LTC - Brotherly Love - Brian Howell
CSG - Woodyard's Christmas generosity affects family - Frank Schwab
CSG - Broncos' McBean aided by Sierra graduate Smith - Frank Schwab
CSG - Broncos notes: Orton not forcing it - Frank Schwab
DPP - Eagles' Jackson up, Broncos' Royal down in second NFL seasons - Jeff Legwold
DPP - Analysis: Small wideouts Jackson and Royal have played big - Jeff Legwold
DPP - Broncos brace for when Eagles QB McNabb passes deep - Lindsay Jones
DPP - Briefs: Broncos wide receiver Lloyd changes tune(s) for Christmas - Lindsay Jones
DPP - A Hillis sighting? Do you believe in miracles? - Dave Krieger
Right, because what matters is what the fans want, not putting the 11 guys on the field that will give you the best chance to win. Give it a rest. You know what? I already root for a team that makes decisions based upon what people think (the Mets), and it's not fun. Trust me.
DPP - Q&A: Is Hillis still in McDaniels' doghouse, and if not, why isn't he playing on short yardage? - Jeff Legwold
"So all of this may be a case in which other people like Hillis more than the Broncos' current coaching staff."
AP - Broncos In Awe Of Versatile Eagle DeSean Jackson
Eagles News
PI - Eagles, Dawkins know each other too well - Matt Gelb
PI - Eagles Notes: Jeremy Maclin to play Sunday - Matt Gelb
AFC West News
SDUT - Tested road warriors - Kevin Acee
SDUT - Just another day at work for Bolts - Chris Jenkins
SDUT - Five things to watch: Chargers vs. Titans - Jay Posner
KCS - Cassel encouraged by progress from last game - Kent Babb
KCS - Chiefs buzz | Rookie cornerback Washington works at safety - Adam Teicher
NFL - Raiders FB Lawton suspended four games for violating drug policy
SFC - Browns' Ryan says time with Oakland was jolly - David White
NFL News
NFL - Monday night fracas costs Haynesworth $10,000, Jacobs $7,500
NFL - Delhomme's season -- and possibly Panthers tenure -- ends in injury
NFL - Lions put rookie QB Stafford on injured reserve; Stanton is starter
NFL - Troublesome knee lands Colts WR Gonzalez on injured reserve
NFL - Carney marches back in to New Orleans as kicking consultant
NFL - NFL gives Browns, Bengals 48-hour extensions to avoid blackouts
NFL Opinion
NFL - In a blur, Johnson proving torch has been passed from Tomlinson - Steve Wyche
USAT - Christmas gifts for the NFL's naughty and nice - Jarrett Bell
NFP - Diner morning news: No surprise in Favre-Chilly rift - Mike Lombardi
PFW - Favre-Childress tension goes back to October - Eric Edholm
ESPN - Woodson's palette of many colors - Jeffri Chadiha
NFP - Football legal roundup - Robert Boland
Y! - Fisher uses McNair as source of motivation - Mike Silver
FOX - Boom or Bust: It's all over for the Vikings - Adam Schein
"Kyle Orton is the Comeback Player of the Year"
CBS - Pro Bowl picks: Insiders picks for Miami detour game - Pete Prisco
CBS - Pro Bowl shift to Miami will leave fans out in cold - Clark Judge
Picks/Previews
NYT - Week 16 N.F.L. Matchups - Mike Tanier
FH - NFL Picks, Week 16: Titans vs. Chargers in Battle of Hottest Teams - Dave Goldberg
NFL - Bailey-Jackson duel one of many juicy Week 16 player matchups - Gil Brandt
NFL - For this Ravens-Steelers clash, best defense is a good offense - Vic Carucci
NFP - Player's Picks: Week 16 - Matt Bowen
SI - The Peter King Challenge
"Prediction: Philadelphia Eagles 27, Denver Broncos 13"
ESPN - 10 Spot: Manning eyes 50,000-yard club - Adam Schefter
ESPN - John Clayton breaks down the biggest NFL games of Week 16