Calgary native and Minnesota Viking starting wide receiver Nate Burleson had 2 carries for 11 yards as the Vikings fell 34-31 to the Green Bay Packers in their Christmas Eve match-up.
Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt was 3-3 on extra point kicks and 4-5 on field goals when a fourth quarter attempt hit the left upright. Indianapolis held on to one of their narrowest wins of the season winning 34-31 over the San Diego Chargers.
In New Orleans 26-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons Canadian Mitch Berger contributed 7 punts for 306 yards and one tackle while fellow Saint Jerome Pathon had 3 receptions for 49 yards.
Chicago Bear rookie Israel Idonije added a tackle and an assist to the Bears defense as they feel 19-13 to the Detroit Lions.
Canadian kicker Steve Christie added 5 field goals and an extra point kick to the NY Giants hard fought 23-22 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Toronto native Kerry Carter had a tackle on special teams as the Seahawks move towards the play-offs with a narrow 24-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Fellow Canadian J.P. Darche also saw the field for the Seahawks.
Raider tight end Teyo Johnson has 3 receptions for 52 yards as Oakland fell 31-30 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Cutler glad to be back with Marshall
Mike Tice is the Bears’ new offensive coordinator, but this year, more than ever, it will be Jay Cutler’s offense on the field.
NFL 'Hometown Hero' clinics are an effort to encourage the growth of football by celebrating Canadian NFL players in the areas where they grew up. Full Story
The schedule for the 2007 Canada Football Cup in Sherbrooke, which is to be co-hosted by Bishop's University and the Universite de Sherbrooke, has been completed and will feature 15 games to take place between July 7th and the 14th.
