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The Television Academy Of Arts And Sciences' Presents An Evening With "Games Of Thrones"

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 19: Executive Producer George R.R. Martin attends The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Presents An Evening With “Game of Thrones” at TCL Chinese Theatre on March 19, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Asked about Bills CB Leodis McKelvin guaranteeing victory on Thursday night, Dolphins WR Mike Wallace said, “I ain’t got no time for that. . . . We’re not worried about that, man. That’s lightweight. We’re not worried about that.”

Bills WR Sammy Watkins appears to be fully healthy.

Patriots K Stephen Gostkowski is impressed with his predecessor in New England, Adam Vinatieri.

Game of Thrones author and noted Jets fan George R.R. Martin has a problem with how long it took Rex Ryan to bench Geno Smith. (And Martin’s fans have a problem with how long it’s taking Martin to write his next book.)

The Steelers are 2-3 on the road, but coach Mike Tomlin sees no reason they need to change their travel schedule.

Steve Smith’s numbers are declining in Baltimore.

The Bengals don’t often play the Saints, but they do have a shared history.

Browns DE Desmond Bryant is reminding teammates that being in first place through 10 weeks doesn’t mean anything.

Said Texans coach Bill O’Brien of Ryan Mallett getting his first start this week, “I’m excited. This is his opportunity to go out there and lead this team, and he’s excited . . . and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can do.”

Colts WR T.Y. Hilton says he has to expect the unexpected when going up against Bill Belichick on Sunday night.

With Jaguars WR Allen Robinson out for the season, Jacksonville needs Marqise Lee to step up.

Does the late owner Bud Adams deserve some blame for the current state of the Titans?

The Broncos have unveiled a new practice facility.

Chiefs defensive coordinator Bob Sutton says his players are taking pride in form tackling.

One Alameda County official says that if the folks in San Antonio are trying to woo the Raiders, they’re wasting their time.

The Chargers know that they’ll have plenty of Raiders fans in their stadium on Sunday.

Despite beating the Jaguars easily, the Cowboys left Tony Romo, Dez Bryant and DeMarco Murray in the game late in the fourth quarter, a surprising decision given the risk of injury.

The Giants lost in their effort to get a memorabilia-related lawsuit moved to federal court.

Was the Eagles’ fast-paced offense influenced by Arena football?

Some Washington players think they can win seven in a row and make the playoffs.

Former Chicago S Mike Brown says the Bears quit on Sunday night.

Lions coach Jim Caldwell sees no reason to run a no-huddle offense.

The Vikings’ new stadium may host an NCAA Final Four in 2018, 2019 or 2020.

Said Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers of LB Clay Matthews against the Bears, “I thought he had an outstanding football game. He was able to impact the game in a lot of different areas. He’s still in our third downs and was rushing from outside. We were able to rush him from both inside and outside, and he flowed to the ball and had a lot of production. It worked the way we wanted it to work.”

Falcons offensive line coach Mike Tice likes playing undrafted players, in part because he once was one.

Panthers CB Bené Benwikere is expected to return to practice on Wednesday after being sidelined since suffering a high ankle sprain in Week Five.

If the Saints can make the playoffs with a losing record, does that mean the NFL should revise its playoff format?

Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith says he’s disappointed but not discouraged by his team’s 1-8 record.

Cardinals QB Drew Stanton and his wife had a baby girl on Monday.

The Rams invited members of the military to practice on Veteran’s Day.

Losing LB Patrick Willis for the season is the latest reason the 49ers will have a tough time returning to the playoffs.

With four touchdowns on Sunday, Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch tied a franchise record held by Curt Warner and Shaun Alexander.