COWBOYS UP: After overcoming a 21-0 deficit to beat the Eagles, 24-21, Dallas is 5-5-1 and right in the NFC playoff mix. Ben Volin begins his Week 12 review with the surging Cowboys.
SNAP JUDGEMENTS: Even with Rhamondre Stevenson available, rookie TreVeyon Henderson remained the team’s lead option at running back against the Bengals. Nicole Yang breaks down the snap counts from Sunday's win.
CAMPBELL OUT: The Patriots are expected to be without Will Campbell for multiple games. Nicole Yang reports that the rookie left tackle is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain.
GIANTS CAN DC: The Giants fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen on Monday, one week before their matchup with the Patriots. Khari Thompson looks at the relationship between Bowen and Vrabel, which dates back to 2012 when both were part of the Ohio State coaching staff.
MONDAYS WITH MIKE: Vrabel provided injury updates on a number of players, including Campbell, Jared Wilson, Khyiris Tonga, and Brenden Schooler, and he touched on a number of other topics. Emma Healy and Hayden Bird have more from his media appearances.
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TUNE IN: In the latest episode of Boston Globe Sports Report, Ben Volin and Matt Porter debate what concerns them most about the team after a gritty win over the Bengals. Watch the clip here.
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AROUND THE LEAGUE: Christian McCaffrey gained 142 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown in his first game against Carolina since he was traded away three years ago, leading the 49ers to a 20-9 victory over the Panthers on Monday night. ... Greg Olson was
named the Raiders’ interim offensive coordinator on Monday, replacing New Hampshire native Chip Kelly after he was fired Sunday night.
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