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Found December 16, 2011 on Football Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: James Harrison,  Colt McCoy,  Peyton Hillis,  Mohamed Massaquoi,  Eric Steinbach,  Kevin Kolb,  Beanie Wells,  Seneca Wallace,  Jake Delhomme,  Maurice Jones-Drew,  Cedric Benson,  Ray Rice,  Rashard Mendenhall,  Josh Cribbs,  Ryan Pontbriand,  Patrick Peterson
TEAMS: Cleveland Browns,  Pittsburgh Steelers,  Arizona Cardinals,  Houston Texans,  Cincinnati Bengals,  Jacksonville Jaguars,  Baltimore Ravens,  Oakland Raiders

The Cleveland Browns head into Sunday’s game with yet another important player sidelined by a major injury. After suffering a concussion on a vicious hit by the Pittsburgh Steelers’ James Harrison, quarterback Colt McCoy will most likely miss this week’s game. McCoy joins the long list of key offensive starters—Benjamin Watson, Peyton Hillis, Mohamed Massaquoi, Eric Steinbach, and others—who have missed games this season to due to injury. The Arizona Cardinals have had to struggle with injury issues of their own throughout a season that began with promise and hopes of contending in the weak NFC West. Starting quarterback Kevin Kolb and starting running back Beanie Wells have had to deal with injuries at various points during the season. Despite their struggles, the Cardinals remain barely alive in the NFC playoff picture. Having won three straight heading into Sunday’s contest, the Cardinals must defeat the Browns if they intend to have any chan...
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