NFL quick hits
- With all the focus on Robert Griffin III in Washington, it’s the defense that’s just as culpable for the team’s 3-8 record. Washington is 28th in yards allowed (382.1) and 31st in points allowed (338) ...
- Bucs cornerback Darrelle Revis (groin) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Panthers. If Revis can go, he’ll match up against Carolina’s Steve Smith ...
- Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will find out during the week if he’ll be fined for being in the field of play during Jacoby Jones’ punt return against the Ravens on Thursday night ...
- Since Rob Gronkowski has returned to the lineup in their seventh game, the Patriots are averaging 32.6 points per game. They were averaging 20.8 without him over their first six ...
- In his first four seasons, Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman had 69 catches for 714 yards and four touchdowns. In 11 games so far this season, he has 61 catches for 610 yards four TDs ...
- Titans quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has settled down nicely after taking over for an injured Jake Locker. Fitzpatrick, the former Bills’ starter, has completed 71.8 percent of his passes with five touchdown passes and no interceptions in his last three games. He has the Titans, 5-6, very much in the AFC wild card race.
