Morning Bites: Concussions, Previews, Picks, and Spreads (oh my)

Patriots-Bengals Preview
Go inside the Patriots-Bengals matchup with a look at some key facts and figures for Sunday's game, including broadcast information, injury news, game notes, coaching history, weather information, a look inside the numbers, and a summary of the Game Day Entertaiment.

Thompkins is the anti-Ochocinco | Cincinnati.com | cincinnati.com
The last time a receiver originally from the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami made a move from Cincinnati to wear No. 85 for New England, it drew national headlines and an even larger media barrage in Boston than already swallows the Patriots.

For Bengals, Patriots come at good time - Cincinnati Bengals Blog - ESPN
CINCINNATI -- Little did the Cincinnati Bengals know this past offseason, but when the NFL powers that be sat down and organized this season's schedule...

Patriots at Bengals: Numbers Watch - Cincinnati Bengals Blog - ESPN
CINCINNATI -- The offensive numbers the Cincinnati Bengals posted last Sunday in their 17-6 loss at the Cleveland Browns were among the worst they have...

Jon Beason passes physical, joins New York Giants - ESPN New York
Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker Jon Beason passed his physical Friday, completing his trade from the Carolina Panthers to the New York Giants.

Eric Fisher out for Kansas City Chiefs; Jamaal Charles and cornerback Brandon Flowers say they'll play - ESPN
The Kansas City Chiefs will be without the top pick in this years draft, offensive tackle Eric Fisher, for Sundays game at the Tennessee Titans due to a concussion.

Indianapolis Colts' Ahmad Bradshaw to take time to decide what to do with injured neck - ESPN
Indianapolis Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw will take time to decide what direction he wants to go with his injured neck.

EJ Manuel of Buffalo Bills will miss a couple of weeks with knee sprain - ESPN
Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel has an lateral collateral ligament sprain in his right knee that will keep him out a few weeks, coach Doug Marrone said Friday.

Buccaneers cut Josh Freeman, zero players left from 2009 draft class - CBSSports.com
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2009 draft class is now a distant memory after the team cut quarterback Josh Freeman, leaving no one from 2009 left on the roster.

Kickoff time changed for Texans at Chiefs in Week 7 - CBSSports.com
The kickoff time for Houston's Week 7 game at Kansas City has been moved to 4:25 p.m., the NFL announced on Thursday. The game was originally scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m.

Report: Greg Schiano refers to pre-Schiano Bucs as 'laughingstock' - CBSSports.com
Greg Schiano continues to make friends around and outside the Buccaneers organization.

Week 5 Game Rankings: Colts look ready to make big move in AFC South - CBSSports.com
We've got a trio of footlongs on the menu this week. Seattle at Indy promises is but the first course with Texans-Niners and Pats-Bengals also on menu.

Ten things that intrigue me about NFL Week 5 - CBSSports.com
Russell Wilson vs. Andrew Luck, the Patriots without Vince Wilfork and Matt Schaub are all on my list of intriguing things this week.

Josh Freeman, Greg Schiano, Tampa Bay Bucs divorce is ugly situation - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
Josh Freeman, Greg Schiano, Tampa Bay Bucs divorce is one ugly situation. Josh Freeman, Greg Schiano, Tampa Bay Bucs divorce is ugly situation

New book exposing NFL player safety drama - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
The NFL is getting more criticism in a new book from the guys that brought you BALCO. It goes as far as comparing the NFL handling of concussions to Big Tobacco and its handling of cancer. See the full story here. New book exposing NFL player safety drama

Week 5 Cheat Sheet: Seattle Seahawks could be favorite to win Super Bowl - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
Week 5 Cheat Sheet: Seattle Seahawks could be favorite to win Super Bowl Week 5 Cheat Sheet: Seattle Seahawks could be favorite to win Super Bowl

Tragic new details revealed surrounding suicide of former Charger Paul Oliver - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
Tragic new details revealed surrounding suicide of former Charger Paul Oliver Tragic new details revealed surrounding suicide of former Charger Paul Oliver

Lawyer: Aaron Hernandez's fiancee was abused by DA trying to get dirt on him - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
Lawyer: Aaron Hernandezs fiancee was abused by DA trying to get dirt on him Lawyer: Aaron Hernandezs fiancee was abused by DA trying to get dirt on him

The weekly NFL spread picks; even if the Jaguars don’t win, they’re going to eventually cover | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: (NOTE: I realize that you're going to be distracted by the video above of Shaun King paying off a bet with Anwar Richardson by dressing in a cheerleader outfit during their picks segment. Go ahead, check it out. We'll wait. … Continue reading →