2011 National Football League Pre Season, Regular Season and Playoff Schedule

[Ryno]

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PRE SEASON
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f36ce3/article/bearsrams-game-set-to-kick-off-2011-preseason-schedule

[SPOILER-BOX]2011 NFL preseason national television schedule
Date Matchup TV (time)
Hall of Fame Game
Sunday, Aug. 7 Chicago vs. St. Louis in Canton, Ohio NBC (8 p.m. ET)
Week 1 (Aug. 11-15)
Thursday, Aug. 11 Seattle at San Diego ESPN (8 p.m. ET)
Friday, Aug. 12 Tampa Bay at Kansas City FOX (8 p.m. ET)
Monday, Aug. 15 N.Y. Jets at Houston ESPN (8 p.m. ET)
Week 2 (Aug. 18-22)
Thursday, Aug. 18 Philadelphia at Pittsburgh FOX (8 p.m. ET)
Friday, Aug. 19 Atlanta at Jacksonville FOX (8 p.m. ET)
Monday, Aug. 22 Chicago at N.Y. Giants ESPN (8 p.m. ET)
Week 3 (Aug. 25-28)
Thursday, Aug. 25 Washington at Baltimore ESPN (8 p.m. ET)
Friday, Aug. 26 Green Bay at Indianapolis CBS (8 p.m. ET)
Saturday, Aug. 27 New England at Detroit CBS (8 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Aug. 28 New Orleans at Oakland NBC (8 p.m. ET)

2011 NFL preseason schedule (All times ET)
Hall of Fame Game
Date Matchup
Aug. 7 Chicago vs. St. Louis in Canton, Ohio, 8 p.m. (NBC)
Week 1 (Aug. 11-15)
Aug. 11 Seattle at San Diego, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Aug. 12 Tampa Bay at Kansas City, 8 p.m. (FOX)
TBA Arizona at Oakland
TBA Baltimore at Philadelphia
TBA Buffalo at Chicago
TBA Cincinnati at Detroit
TBA Denver at Dallas
TBA Green Bay at Cleveland
TBA Indianapolis at St. Louis
TBA Jacksonville at New England
TBA Miami at Atlanta
TBA Minnesota at Tennessee
TBA N.Y. Giants at Carolina
TBA Pittsburgh at Washington
TBA San Francisco at New Orleans
Aug. 15 N.Y. Jets at Houston, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Week 2 (Aug. 18-22)
Date Matchup
Aug. 18 Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m. (FOX)
Aug. 19 Atlanta at Jacksonville, 8 p.m. (FOX)
TBA Arizona at Green Bay
TBA Buffalo at Denver
TBA Carolina at Miami
TBA Cincinnati at N.Y. Jets
TBA Detroit at Cleveland
TBA Kansas City at Baltimore
TBA Minnesota at Seattle
TBA New England at Tampa Bay
TBA New Orleans at Houston
TBA Oakland at San Francisco
TBA San Diego at Dallas
TBA Tennessee at St. Louis
TBA Washington at Indianapolis
Aug. 22 Chicago at N.Y. Giants, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Week 3 (Aug. 25-28)
Date Matchup
Aug. 25 Washington at Baltimore, 8 p.m. (ESPN)
Aug. 26 Green Bay at Indianapolis, 8 p.m. (CBS)
TBA Atlanta at Pittsburgh
TBA Carolina at Cincinnati
TBA Chicago at Tennessee
TBA Cleveland at Philadelphia
TBA Dallas at Minnesota
TBA Houston at San Francisco
TBA Jacksonville at Buffalo
TBA Miami at Tampa Bay
TBA N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants
TBA San Diego at Arizona
TBA Seattle at Denver
TBA St. Louis at Kansas City
Aug. 27 New England at Detroit, 8 p.m. (CBS)
Aug. 28 New Orleans at Oakland, 8 p.m. (NBC)
Week 4 (Sept. 1-2)
Date Matchup
TBA Baltimore at Atlanta
TBA Cleveland at Chicago
TBA Dallas at Miami
TBA Denver at Arizona
TBA Detroit at Buffalo
TBA Houston at Minnesota
TBA Indianapolis at Cincinnati
TBA Kansas City at Green Bay
TBA N.Y. Giants at New England
TBA Oakland at Seattle
TBA Philadelphia at N.Y. Jets
TBA Pittsburgh at Carolina
TBA San Francisco at San Diego
TBA St. Louis at Jacksonville
TBA Tampa Bay at Washington
TBA Tennessee at New Orleans[/SPOILER-BOX]

REGULAR SEASON
http://www.nfl.com/schedules?seasonType=REG&season=2011

[SPOILER-BOX]Week 1
Thu, Sep 08 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
NO @ GB Lambeau Field 8:30 PM Tickets NBC
Sun, Sep 11 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
PIT @ BAL M&T Bank Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
CIN @ CLE Cleveland Browns Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
IND @ HOU Reliant Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
PHI @ STL Edward Jones Dome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
DET @ TB Raymond James Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
BUF @ KC Arrowhead Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
ATL @ CHI Soldier Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
TEN @ JAC EverBank Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
SEA @ SF Candlestick Park 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
CAR @ ARI University of Phoenix Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
NYG @ WAS FedEx Field 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
MIN @ SD Qualcomm Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
DAL @ NYJ New Meadowlands Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Sep 12 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
NE @ MIA Sun Life Stadium 7:00 PM Tickets ESPN
OAK @ DEN Invesco Field at Mile High 10:15 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: None
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Week 2
Sun, Sep 18 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
GB @ CAR Bank of America Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
OAK @ BUF Ralph Wilson Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
SEA @ PIT Heinz Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
KC @ DET Ford Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
BAL @ TEN LP Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
CLE @ IND Lucas Oil Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
TB @ MIN Mall of America Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
ARI @ WAS FedEx Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
CHI @ NO Superdome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
JAC @ NYJ New Meadowlands Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
DAL @ SF Candlestick Park 4:05 PM Tickets FOX
SD @ NE Gillette Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
CIN @ DEN Invesco Field at Mile High 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
HOU @ MIA Sun Life Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
PHI @ ATL Georgia Dome 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Sep 19 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
STL @ NYG New Meadowlands Stadium 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: None
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Week 3
Sun, Sep 25 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
NE @ BUF Ralph Wilson Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
DET @ MIN Mall of America Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
NYG @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
JAC @ CAR Bank of America Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
SF @ CIN Paul Brown Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
HOU @ NO Superdome 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
MIA @ CLE Cleveland Browns Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
DEN @ TEN LP Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
KC @ SD Qualcomm Stadium 4:05 PM Tickets CBS
BAL @ STL Edward Jones Dome 4:05 PM Tickets CBS
NYJ @ OAK Oakland Coliseum 4:05 PM Tickets CBS
GB @ CHI Soldier Field 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
ATL @ TB Raymond James Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
ARI @ SEA Qwest Field 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
PIT @ IND Lucas Oil Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Sep 26 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
WAS @ DAL Cowboys Stadium 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: None
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Week 4
Sun, Oct 02 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
NO @ JAC EverBank Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
MIN @ KC Arrowhead Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
CAR @ CHI Soldier Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
TEN @ CLE Cleveland Browns Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
PIT @ HOU Reliant Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
SF @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
WAS @ STL Edward Jones Dome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
BUF @ CIN Paul Brown Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
DET @ DAL Cowboys Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
NYG @ ARI University of Phoenix Stadium 4:05 PM Tickets FOX
ATL @ SEA Qwest Field 4:05 PM Tickets FOX
DEN @ GB Lambeau Field 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
NE @ OAK Oakland Coliseum 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
MIA @ SD Qualcomm Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
NYJ @ BAL M&T Bank Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Oct 03 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
IND @ TB Raymond James Stadium 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: None
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Week 5
Sun, Oct 09 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
NO @ CAR Bank of America Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
PHI @ BUF Ralph Wilson Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
CIN @ JAC EverBank Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
SEA @ NYG New Meadowlands Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
TEN @ PIT Heinz Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
OAK @ HOU Reliant Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
KC @ IND Lucas Oil Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
ARI @ MIN Mall of America Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
TB @ SF Candlestick Park 4:05 PM Tickets FOX
SD @ DEN Invesco Field at Mile High 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
NYJ @ NE Gillette Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
GB @ ATL Georgia Dome 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Oct 10 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
CHI @ DET Ford Field 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: Ravens, Browns, Cowboys, Dolphins, Rams, Redskins
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Week 6
Sun, Oct 16 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
CAR @ ATL Georgia Dome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
PHI @ WAS FedEx Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
BUF @ NYG New Meadowlands Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
IND @ CIN Paul Brown Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
JAC @ PIT Heinz Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
SF @ DET Ford Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
STL @ GB Lambeau Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
HOU @ BAL M&T Bank Stadium 4:05 PM Tickets CBS
CLE @ OAK Oakland Coliseum 4:05 PM Tickets CBS
NO @ TB Raymond James Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
DAL @ NE Gillette Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
MIN @ CHI Soldier Field 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Oct 17 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
MIA @ NYJ New Meadowlands Stadium 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: Cardinals, Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Seahawks, Titans
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Week 7
Sun, Oct 23 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
HOU @ TEN LP Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
SEA @ CLE Cleveland Browns Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
ATL @ DET Ford Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
DEN @ MIA Sun Life Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
SD @ NYJ New Meadowlands Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
CHI @ TB Wembley Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
WAS @ CAR Bank of America Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
KC @ OAK Oakland Coliseum 4:05 PM Tickets CBS
PIT @ ARI University of Phoenix Stadium 4:05 PM Tickets CBS
GB @ MIN Mall of America Field 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
STL @ DAL Cowboys Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
IND @ NO Superdome 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Oct 24 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
BAL @ JAC EverBank Field 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: Bills, Bengals, Patriots, Giants, Eagles, 49ers
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Week 8
Sun, Oct 30 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
IND @ TEN LP Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
JAC @ HOU Reliant Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
ARI @ BAL M&T Bank Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
MIA @ NYG New Meadowlands Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
MIN @ CAR Bank of America Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
NO @ STL Edward Jones Dome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
WAS @ BUF Rogers Centre 4:05 PM Tickets FOX
DET @ DEN Invesco Field at Mile High 4:05 PM Tickets FOX
CLE @ SF Candlestick Park 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
CIN @ SEA Qwest Field 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
NE @ PIT Heinz Field 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
DAL @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Oct 31 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
SD @ KC Arrowhead Stadium 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: Falcons, Bears, Packers, Jets, Raiders, Buccaneers
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Week 9
Sun, Nov 06 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
NYJ @ BUF Ralph Wilson Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
TB @ NO Superdome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
ATL @ IND Lucas Oil Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
SEA @ DAL Cowboys Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
MIA @ KC Arrowhead Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
SF @ WAS FedEx Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
CLE @ HOU Reliant Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
DEN @ OAK Oakland Coliseum 4:05 PM Tickets CBS
CIN @ TEN LP Field 4:05 PM Tickets CBS
STL @ ARI University of Phoenix Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
NYG @ NE Gillette Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
GB @ SD Qualcomm Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
BAL @ PIT Heinz Field 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Nov 07 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
CHI @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: Panthers, Lions, Jaguars, Vikings
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Week 10
Thu, Nov 10 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
OAK @ SD Qualcomm Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NFLN
Sun, Nov 13 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
NO @ ATL Georgia Dome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
DET @ CHI Soldier Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
JAC @ IND Lucas Oil Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
DEN @ KC Arrowhead Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
PIT @ CIN Paul Brown Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
TEN @ CAR Bank of America Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
HOU @ TB Raymond James Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
WAS @ MIA Sun Life Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
STL @ CLE Cleveland Browns Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
BUF @ DAL Cowboys Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
ARI @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
BAL @ SEA Qwest Field 4:05 PM Tickets CBS
NYG @ SF Candlestick Park 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
NE @ NYJ New Meadowlands Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Nov 14 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
MIN @ GB Lambeau Field 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: None
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Week 11
Thu, Nov 17 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
NYJ @ DEN Invesco Field at Mile High 8:20 PM Tickets NFLN
Sun, Nov 20 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
CIN @ BAL M&T Bank Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
DAL @ WAS FedEx Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
BUF @ MIA Sun Life Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
TEN @ ATL Georgia Dome 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
OAK @ MIN Mall of America Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
JAC @ CLE Cleveland Browns Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
CAR @ DET Ford Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
TB @ GB Lambeau Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
SEA @ STL Edward Jones Dome 4:05 PM Tickets FOX
ARI @ SF Candlestick Park 4:05 PM Tickets FOX
SD @ CHI Soldier Field 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
PHI @ NYG New Meadowlands Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Nov 21 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
KC @ NE Gillette Stadium 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: Texans, Colts, Saints, Steelers
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Week 12
Thu, Nov 24 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
GB @ DET Ford Field 12:30 PM Tickets FOX
MIA @ DAL Cowboys Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
SF @ BAL M&T Bank Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NFLN
Sun, Nov 27 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
CLE @ CIN Paul Brown Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
HOU @ JAC EverBank Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
ARI @ STL Edward Jones Dome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
BUF @ NYJ New Meadowlands Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
TB @ TEN LP Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
CAR @ IND Lucas Oil Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
MIN @ ATL Georgia Dome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
CHI @ OAK Oakland Coliseum 4:05 PM Tickets FOX
WAS @ SEA Qwest Field 4:05 PM Tickets FOX
DEN @ SD Qualcomm Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
NE @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
PIT @ KC Arrowhead Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Nov 28 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
NYG @ NO Superdome 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: None
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Week 13
Thu, Dec 01 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
PHI @ SEA Qwest Field 8:20 PM Tickets NFLN
Sun, Dec 04 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
BAL @ CLE Cleveland Browns Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
CIN @ PIT Heinz Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
CAR @ TB Raymond James Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
KC @ CHI Soldier Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
NYJ @ WAS FedEx Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
ATL @ HOU Reliant Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
OAK @ MIA Sun Life Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
DET @ NO Superdome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
TEN @ BUF Ralph Wilson Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
DEN @ MIN Mall of America Field 4:05 PM Tickets CBS
STL @ SF Candlestick Park 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
DAL @ ARI University of Phoenix Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
GB @ NYG New Meadowlands Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
IND @ NE Gillette Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Dec 05 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
SD @ JAC EverBank Field 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: None
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Week 14
Thu, Dec 08 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
CLE @ PIT Heinz Field 8:20 PM Tickets NFLN
Sun, Dec 11 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
ATL @ CAR Bank of America Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
MIN @ DET Ford Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
OAK @ GB Lambeau Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
TB @ JAC EverBank Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
PHI @ MIA Sun Life Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
NE @ WAS FedEx Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
NO @ TEN LP Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
IND @ BAL M&T Bank Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
KC @ NYJ New Meadowlands Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
HOU @ CIN Paul Brown Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
SF @ ARI University of Phoenix Stadium 4:05 PM Tickets FOX
CHI @ DEN Invesco Field at Mile High 4:05 PM Tickets FOX
BUF @ SD Qualcomm Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
NYG @ DAL Cowboys Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Dec 12 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
STL @ SEA Qwest Field 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: None
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Week 15
Thu, Dec 15 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
JAC @ ATL Georgia Dome 8:20 PM Tickets NFLN
Sat, Dec 17 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
DAL @ TB Raymond James Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NFLN
Sun, Dec 18 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
MIA @ BUF Ralph Wilson Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
WAS @ NYG New Meadowlands Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
TEN @ IND Lucas Oil Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
CAR @ HOU Reliant Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
GB @ KC Arrowhead Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
CIN @ STL Edward Jones Dome 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
NO @ MIN Mall of America Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
SEA @ CHI Soldier Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
DET @ OAK Oakland Coliseum 4:05 PM Tickets FOX
NYJ @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
CLE @ ARI University of Phoenix Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
NE @ DEN Invesco Field at Mile High 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
BAL @ SD Qualcomm Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Dec 19 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
PIT @ SF Candlestick Park 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: None
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Week 16
Thu, Dec 22 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
HOU @ IND Lucas Oil Stadium 8:20 PM Tickets NFLN
Sat, Dec 24 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
CLE @ BAL M&T Bank Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
TB @ CAR Bank of America Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
MIA @ NE Gillette Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
OAK @ KC Arrowhead Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
JAC @ TEN LP Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
ARI @ CIN Paul Brown Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
NYG @ NYJ New Meadowlands Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
STL @ PIT Heinz Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
DEN @ BUF Ralph Wilson Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
MIN @ WAS FedEx Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
SD @ DET Ford Field 4:05 PM Tickets CBS
PHI @ DAL Cowboys Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
SF @ SEA Qwest Field 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
Sun, Dec 25 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
CHI @ GB Lambeau Field 8:20 PM Tickets NBC
Mon, Dec 26 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
ATL @ NO Superdome 8:30 PM Tickets ESPN Byes: None
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Week 17
Sun, Jan 01 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One
TB @ ATL Georgia Dome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
DAL @ NYG New Meadowlands Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
CAR @ NO Superdome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
SF @ STL Edward Jones Dome 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
BUF @ NE Gillette Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
IND @ JAC EverBank Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
TEN @ HOU Reliant Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
DET @ GB Lambeau Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
WAS @ PHI Lincoln Financial Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
CHI @ MIN Mall of America Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX
NYJ @ MIA Sun Life Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
BAL @ CIN Paul Brown Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
PIT @ CLE Cleveland Browns Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS
KC @ DEN Invesco Field at Mile High 4:15 PM Tickets CBS
SEA @ ARI University of Phoenix Stadium 4:15 PM Tickets FOX
SD @ OAK Oakland Coliseum 4:15 PM Tickets CBS Byes: None
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PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
[SPOILER-BOX]Saturday, Jan. 7
AFC: No. 6 Cincinnati Bengals (9-7) at No. 3 Houston Texans (10-6), 4:30 p.m. ET (NBC)
NFC: No. 6 Detroit Lions (10-6) at No. 3 New Orleans Saints (13-3), 8 p.m. ET (NBC)

Sunday, Jan. 8
NFC: No. 5 Atlanta Falcons (10-6) at New York Giants (9-7), 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
AFC: No. 5 Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) at No. 4 Denver Broncos (8-, 4:30 p.m. ET (CBS)

Sun., Jan. 15, 4:30 PM ET FOX
New York Giants
Green Bay
Sat., Jan. 14, 4:30 PM ET FOX
New Orleans
San Francisco
Sun., Jan. 15, 1:00 PM ET CBS
Houston
Baltimore
Sat., Jan. 14, 8:00 PM ET CBS
Denver
New England
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[AC9breaker]

Wait, has the lock out shit been settled?

[McLaughlin]

Not as far as I know.

[Raikomaru]

Who's betting on the Lions going all the way this year? :wacko:

[AC9breaker]

If the lock out sticks, sure They'll go all the way. To the unemployment line, that is.

[Gunslinger-08]

I foresee the Browns mixing things up this year.

[Ryno]

I foresee the Browns mixing things up this year.

i can sense something like that happening. like a 9-7 record. by the look of the sched. compared to last years with a 5-11

[Mantiskilla]

i can sense something like that happening. like a 9-7 record. by the look of the sched. compared to last years with a 5-11

LOL! Only thing that team is gonna win this year is Peyton Hillis being on the cover of Madden 12. (damn the Broncos for trading him away for Brady F'n Quinn) You're the Cleveland Browns! They'll somehow pull out a yet another losing season, but I guess this time of year its good to be optimistic. As for my Broncos.....as long as Tebow is there we are gutter trash. 5-11 at best for my team

[Gunslinger-08]

LOL! Only thing that team is gonna win this year is Peyton Hillis being on the cover of Madden 12. (damn the Broncos for trading him away for Brady F'n Quinn) You're the Cleveland Browns! They'll somehow pull out a yet another losing season, but I guess this time of year its good to be optimistic. As for my Broncos.....as long as Tebow is there we are gutter trash. 5-11 at best for my team

To be fair, they get a second phenominal running back this year in Montario Hardesty. They drafted him last year, but he didn't play due to a torn ACL during the pre-season. He was one of the best running backs in all of college football during his senior year.

[Ryno]

Draft today. Lets see what team gets who.

[Gunslinger-08]

The Titans got a badly needed quarterback. I just hope they don't accidentally run him into the ground while trying to get him broken in.

[Ryno]

DRAFT PICKS
PICK TEAM PLAYER POS
1 Carolina Panthers Cam Newton QB
2 Denver Broncos Von Miller LB
3 Buffalo Bills Marcell Dareus DT
4 Cincinnati Bengals A.J. Green WR
5 Arizona Cardinals Patrick Peterson CB
6 Atlanta Falcons Julio Jones WR
7 San Francisco 49ers Aldon Smith DE
8 Tennessee Titans Jake Locker QB
9 Dallas Cowboys Tyron Smith OT
10 Jacksonville Jaguars Blaine Gabbert QB
11 Houston Texans J.J. Watt DE
12 Minnesota Vikings Christian Ponder QB
13 Detroit Lions Nick Fairley DT
14 St. Louis Rams Robert Quinn DE
15 Miami Dolphins Mike Pouncey OL
16 Washington Redskins Ryan Kerrigan DE
17 New England Patriots Nate Solder OL
18 San Diego Chargers Corey Liuget DT
19 New York Giants Prince Amukamara CB
20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Adrian Clayborn DL
21 Cleveland Browns Phil Taylor DL
22 Indianapolis Colts Anthony Castonzo OL
23 Philadelphia Eagles Danny Watkins OL
24 New Orleans Saints Cameron Jordan DE
25 Seattle Seahawks James Carpenter OL
26 Kansas City Chiefs Jonathan Baldwin WR
27 Baltimore Ravens Jimmy Smith CB
28 New Orleans Saints Mark Ingram RB
29 Chicago Bears Gabe Carimi OL
30 New York Jets Muhammad Wilkerson DT
31 Pittsburgh Steelers Cam Heyward DT
32 Green Bay Packers Derek Sherrod OL




For My team " THE JAGUARS"
Before, it had only been words. Critical words, from the owner and the coach, but words nonetheless.

Now the Jaguars have taken their dissatisfaction with QB David Garrard to the next level.

By making Missouri’s Blaine Gabbert the 10th overall pick of the draft — and moving up six spots in a trade with the Redskins to do it — the Jaguars made it as clear as possible that Garrard’s days as the starter are nearing an end.

The last quarterback the Jaguars drafted in the first round was Byron Leftwich, seventh overall, in 2003.

Gabbert was widely seen as the second-best quarterback in the draft, after Cam Newton. Gabbert and Newton also were widely considered the only two quarterbacks in the draft deserving of a first-round grade.

With Gabbert, the Jaguars might have the quarterback who’s the most ready to step into the starting lineup sooner rather than later.

It seems that the Jaguars have decided they have gone as far as they can with Garrard, who at his best has been efficient but never shown he can be a consistent difference-maker despite signing a seven-year, $60 million contract in 2008.

Soon, it will be Gabbert’s turn to demonstrate that he can be that kind of quarterback for Jacksonville.

[Ryno]

2nd Round Pick

[SPOILER-BOX]1 NEW ENGLAND Ras-i Dowling DC
2 BUFFALO Aaron Williams DC
3 CINCINNATI Andy Dalton QB
4 DENVER Colin Kaepernick QB
5 CLEVELAND Jabaal Sheard DE
6 ARIZONA Ryan Williams HB
7 TENNESSEE Akeem Ayers SB
8 DALLAS Bruce Carter WB
9 WASHINGTON Jarvis Jenkins DT
10 HOUSTON Brooks Reed DE
11 MINNESOTA Kyle Rudolph TE
12 DETROIT Titus Young WR
13 SAN FRANCISCO Rahim Moore DF
14 DENVER Orlando Franklin OG
15 ST. LOUIS Lance Kendricks TE
16 OAKLAND Stefen Wisniewski OC
17 WASHINGTON Ben Ijalana OT
18 SAN DIEGO Marcus Gilchrist DF
19 TAMPA BAY Da Quan Bowers DE
20 NEW YORK GIANTS Marvin Austin DT
21 INDIANAPOLIS Stephen Paea DT
22 PHILADELPHIA Jaiquawn Jarrett DS
23 KANSAS CITY Rodney Hudson OC
24 NEW ORLEANS Shane Vereen HB
25 SEATTLE Mikel Leshoure HB
26 BALTIMORE Torrey Smith WR
27 ATLANTA Greg Little WR
28 NEW ENGLAND Brandon Harris DC
29 SAN DIEGO Jonas Mouton SB
30 CHICAGO Daniel Thomas HB
31 PITTSBURGH Marcus Gilbert OT
32 GREEN BAY Randall Cobb WR[/SPOILER-BOX]


3rd Round Pick

[SPOILER-BOX]1 CAROLINA Terrell McClain DT
2 CINCINNATI Dontay Moch WB
3 DENVER Nate Irving MB
4 BUFFALO Kelvin Sheppard MB
5 ARIZONA Rob Housler TE
6 CLEVELAND Justin Houston SB
7 DALLAS Demarco Murray HB
8 NEW ORLEANS Martez Wilson SB
9 HOUSTON Stevan Ridley HB
10 NEW ENGLAND Ryan Mallett QB
11 DETROIT John Moffitt OG
12 JACKSONVILLE William Rackley OG
13 TENNESSEE Jurrell Casey DT
14 ST. LOUIS Austin Pettis WR
15 MIAMI Leonard Hankerson WR
16 SAN FRANCISCO Chris Culliver DC
17 OAKLAND Demarcus Van Dyke DC
18 SAN DIEGO Vincent Brown WR
19 NEW YORK GIANTS Jerrel Jernigan WR
20 TAMPA BAY Mason Foster WB
21 PHILADELPHIA Jah Reid OT
22 KANSAS CITY Allen Bailey DE
23 INDIANAPOLIS Drake Nevis DT
24 NEW ORLEANS Johnny Patrick DC
25 SAN DIEGO Shareece Wright DC
26 BALTIMORE Curtis Marsh DC
27 ATLANTA Akeem Dent MB
28 NEW ENGLAND Joe Barksdale OT
29 CHICAGO Chris Conte DS
30 NEW YORK JETS Kenrick Ellis DT
31 PITTSBURGH Curtis Brown DC
32 GREEN BAY Alex Green HB
33 CAROLINA Sione Fua DT[/SPOILER-BOX]

[Ryno]

4th Round

[SPOILER-BOX]1 CAROLINA Brandon Hogan DC
2 SEATTLE K.j. Wright SB
3 BUFFALO Da'norris Searcy DS
4 CINCINNATI Clint Boling OG
5 CLEVELAND Jordan Cameron TE
6 ARIZONA Sam Acho DE
7 PHILADELPHIA Luke Stocker TE
8 HOUSTON Roy Helu HB
9 MINNESOTA Christian Ballard DT
10 SEATTLE Kris Durham WR
11 DENVER Quinton Carter DS
12 TENNESSEE Colin McCarthy WB
13 DALLAS David Arkin OT
14 MIAMI Edmond Gates WR
15 ST. LOUIS Greg Salas WR
16 OAKLAND Chimdi Chekwa DC
17 JACKSONVILLE Cecil Shorts WR
18 SAN FRANCISCO Kendall Hunter HB
19 TAMPA BAY Casey Matthews MB
20 NEW YORK GIANTS James Brewer OT
21 KANSAS CITY Jalil Brown DC
22 INDIANAPOLIS Delone Carter HB
23 PHILADELPHIA Alex Henery P
24 JACKSONVILLE Chris Prosinski DF
25 BUFFALO Chris Hairston OT
26 BALTIMORE Tandon Doss WR
27 CLEVELAND Owen Marecic FB
28 OAKLAND Taiwan Jones HB
29 NEW YORK JETS Bilal Powell HB
30 WASHINGTON Rashad Carmichael DC
31 PITTSBURGH Julius Thomas TE
32 GREEN BAY
33 TENNESSEE Jamie Harper HB
34 GREEN BAY Davon House DC[/SPOILER-BOX]

5th Round

[SPOILER-BOX]1 CAROLINA Kealoha Pilares WR
2 BUFFALO Johnny White HB
3 CINCINNATI Robert Sands DF
4 KANSAS CITY Ricky Stanzi QB
5 ARIZONA Anthony Sherman FB
6 CLEVELAND Buster Skrine DC
7 NEW ENGLAND Marcus Cannon OG
8 MINNESOTA Brandon Burton DC
9 KANSAS CITY
10 DENVER
11 TENNESSEE
12 DALLAS
13 WASHINGTON
14 ST. LOUIS
15 WASHINGTON
16 JACKSONVILLE Rod Issac DC
17 OAKLAND Denarius Moore WR
18 PHILADELPHIA Dion Lewis HB
19 MINNESOTA Jason Pinkston OG
20 TAMPA BAY Ahmad Black DS
21 WASHINGTON T.j. Yates QB
22 PHILADELPHIA Jeremy Kerley WR
23 SEATTLE Richard Sherman DC
24 WASHINGTON Niles Paul WR
25 SEATTLE Mark Legree DF
26 DETROIT Doug Hogue WB
27 ATLANTA Jermale Hines DS
28 NEW ENGLAND Lee Smith TE
29 CHICAGO Nathan Enderle QB
30 NEW YORK JETS Julian Vandervelde OC
31 PITTSBURGH Chris Carter SB
32 GREEN BAY Daniel Kilgore OC
33 BALTIMORE Chykie Brown DC
34 BALTIMORE Pernell McPhee DE[/SPOILER-BOX]

6th Round

[SPOILER-BOX]1 CAROLINA Lawrence Wilson WB
2 CINCINNATI Ryan Whalen WR
3 CLEVELAND Demarcus Love OT
4 BUFFALO Chris White MB
5 CLEVELAND Mistral Raymond DC
6 ARIZONA Quan Sturdivant WB
7 MINNESOTA Brandon Fusco OC
8 SEATTLE Byron Maxwell DC
9 SAN FRANCISCO Charles Clay FB
10 TENNESSEE Byron Stingily OT
11 DALLAS Dwayne Harris WR
12 WASHINGTON Evan Royster HB
13 HOUSTON Aldrick Robinson WR
14 MIAMI Caleb Schlauderaff OG
15 BALTIMORE Tyrod Taylor QB
16 OAKLAND Richard Gordon TE
17 SAN FRANCISCO Ronald Johnson WR
18 SAN DIEGO Jordan Todman HB
19 ARIZONA David Carter DT
20 NEW YORK GIANTS Greg Jones WB
21 DENVER D.j. Smith WB
22 TAMPA BAY Allen Bradford HB
23 INDIANAPOLIS Chris Rucker DC
24 DENVER Mike Mohamed MB
25 SAN FRANCISCO Colin Jones DS
26 PHILADELPHIA Jason Kelce OC
27 ATLANTA Matt Bosher P
28 NEW ENGLAND Brian Rolle WB
29 NEW YORK JETS Markell Carter DE
30 CHICAGO J.t. Thomas WB
31 PITTSBURGH Keith Williams OG
32 GREEN BAY Ricky Elmore DE
33 NEW YORK GIANTS Tyler Sash DS
34 KANSAS CITY Jerrell Powe DT
35 MINNESOTA Ross Homan WB
36 SAN DIEGO Stephen Schilling OG
37 NEW YORK GIANTS Jacquian Williams WB
38 CAROLINA Zack Williams OC[/SPOILER-BOX]

7th Round

[SPOILER-BOX]1 GREEN BAY Virgil Green TE
2 SEATTLE Lazarius Levingston DT
3 BUFFALO Justin Rogers DC
4 CINCINNATI Korey Lindsey DC
5 NEW YORK JETS Greg McElroy QB
6 DETROIT Johnny Culbreath OG
7 ATLANTA Andrew Jackson OG
8 SAN FRANCISCO Bruce Miller MB
9 TENNESSEE Zach Clayton DT
10 WASHINGTON
11 HOUSTON Brandyn Thompson DC
12 MINNESOTA Derek Newton OT
13 ST. LOUIS D'Aundre Reed DE
14 WASHINGTON Mikail Baker DS
15 MIAMI Maurice Hurt OG
16 NEW ENGLAND Ryan Taylor TE
17 DALLAS Malcolm Williams DS
18 NEW YORK GIANTS Shaun Chapas FB
19 NEW YORK GIANTS Da'rel Scott HB
20 KANSAS CITY Anthony Gaitor DC
21 WASHINGTON Shane Bannon FB
22 BALTIMORE Markus White DE
23 NEW ORLEANS Anthony Allen HB
24 PHILADELPHIA Greg Romeus DE
25 ST. LOUIS Scotty McKnight WR
26 ATLANTA Jabara Williams WB
27 ATLANTA Jonathan Nelson DF
28 SAN FRANCISCO Cliff Matthews DE
29 PITTSBURGH
30 GREEN BAY Frank Kearse DT
31 SAN DIEGO Baron Batch HB
32 MIAMI Lawrence Guy DT
33 MINNESOTA Andrew Gachkar WB
34 PHILADELPHIA Jimmy Wilson DC
35 TAMPA BAY Stephen Burton WR
36 SAN FRANCISCO Greg Lloyd MB
37 PHILADELPHIA Daniel Hardy TE
38 OAKLAND Mike Person OG
39 SEATTLE Stanley Havili FB
40 NEW ORLEANS David Ausberry WR
41 CAROLINA Malcolm Smith WB
42 BUFFALO Nate Bussey WB
43 CINCINNATI Lee Ziemba OT
44 DENVER
45 CLEVELAND
46 ARIZONA
47 SAN FRANCISCO
48 TENNESSEE
49 DALLAS
50 WASHINGTON
51 HOUSTON [/SPOILER-BOX]

[washuguy]

Eagles got Casey Matthews!! WOO HOO!!! Danny Watkins isn't a bad pick up either, I was hoping for Kelvin Shepard as well but he got picked up early...

[washuguy]

The Titans got a badly needed quarterback. I just hope they don't accidentally run him into the ground while trying to get him broken in.

I didn't think they were gonna go after Locker so early, that was bold on their part. But if they didn't the Vikes were going to take him or the skins so I'm not mad a them. Great pick up, Lockers work ethic is on the one, and he'll definitely help win games... Especially with Chris Johnson? The Titans are gonna be way more of a threat.

[washuguy]

Who thinks Detroit is going to the play offs? They got my vote...

[Ryno]

I didn't think they were gonna go after Locker so early, that was bold on their part. But if they didn't the Vikes were going to take him or the skins so I'm not mad a them. Great pick up, Lockers work ethic is on the one, and he'll definitely help win games... Especially with Chris Johnson? The Titans are gonna be way more of a threat.

The Titans are a threat?. lol. to my team they are. since they are both in the AFC south. and to the other AFC south teams...

we will see which rookie Quarter back does good in the future in the AFC South.

this is almost exactly what happen in 2003 in the AFC south when Byron LeftWitch (NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7) and David Carr Started 1st started as QB except Carr was drafted in 2002/NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1.

now it's like a new era. but of course they wont start them right away.

[washuguy]

The Titans are a threat?. lol. to my team they are. since they are both in the AFC south. and to the other AFC south teams...

we will see which rookie Quarter back does good in the future in the AFC South.

this is almost exactly what happen in 2003 in the AFC south when Byron LeftWitch (NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7) and David Carr Started 1st started as QB except Carr was drafted in 2002/NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1.

now it's like a new era. but of course they wont start them right away.

When the Jags got Gabbert my mouth flew open. I was like WHAT??? But I don't blame them, Blaine can sit while Gerrard, who isn't to bad can make a play-off run. But in the AFC south... That's tough. But nonetheless it's a good investment. Let me rephrase that... The titans are better on offense than they were a year ago. I think that makes me sound a bit more sane LOL

[Ryno]

When the Jags got Gabbert my mouth flew open. I was like WHAT??? But I don't blame them, Blaine can sit while Gerrard, who isn't to bad can make a play-off run. But in the AFC south... That's tough. But nonetheless it's a good investment. Let me rephrase that... The titans are better on offense than they were a year ago. I think that makes me sound a bit more sane LOL

same here. i didn't expect they would get Gabbert. thought they would get a Deffense. but when the draft was about to start on my mind was a QB on their mind was deffense. but then when i saw the head line news at the bottom of the screen says "Jags need a QB" during the draft. im guessing that they might pick him or another one. until they traded Washington and gave up their second round for the 10th spot to get Gabbert.

But yes. i dont blame them either for getting Gabbert same with the fans at home. they are actually happy compared to last years draft. which Jags fane including myself wanted Tim Tebow
1, becuase he's Top three QB's
2. He's Orginally From Jacksonville
3. after playing the last games in Denver 2011 season he got better!!
But yes Blain can sit while Garrard will start becuase David is still a good QB and Last year David in one of the games against the cowboys was nearly perfect. just that game though which He completed 17 of 21 passes for 260 yards and four touchdowns. He also scored a rushing touchdown on a quarterback keeper. His passer rating for the game was a dazzling 158.3. and some other game he does poor and ok. with Blain Gabbert i'm thinking he might be like Arron Rodgers. Who sat for like 3 years with out starting and then play and progress his way. and then you might not know. win a super bowl like what arron rodgers did!. unless Garrard gets injured that will be a differ story.
back in the 2003 Season when MArk Brunell injured his Throwing arm in the middle of the season Leftwitch took over and stayed as QB for 4 years and then after that he started to not do good and Garrard took over. and now that garrard is getting at that age. which he is age 33. and his 1st team is still the Jagaurs.
but we will see what happens when the season starts.

and you're right Titans are better on offense than they were a year ago. i rmember that one season in 2008 when they were 13-3! and i rmember long time ago. back in 1999-2000 the Titans Defeated the jags with 2 losses and the Jags had a record of 14-2 and lost the Div playoffs by the Titans and the Titans went to the Super bowl agaisnt the Rams.

[bns1991]

The Ravens are Super Bowl bound this season. With their acquisitions from the draft they have improved greatly on offense, and their iconic defense has gotten better in the secondary. They have been close, making it to the AFC Championship 3 seasons ago and the divisional round the previous two (They were a Wild Card team in all of those seasons). Hopefully the conflicting interests between the NFL owners and players doesn't effect the season because I see the Ravens doing great things this season.

[Mighty Earth Sage]

oh great...>_>;

the Giants have to play the Eagles twice...once AT Philly...when they went 0-2 against the Eagles already last year.

add that to having to play 2 defending champs, Green Bay and New Orleans, and my team is absolutely 100% doomed this coming season.

[Ryno]

Leiweke has talked with Vikes, Chargers, Raiders, Rams, Jags

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820425a4/article/leiweke-has-talked-with-vikes-chargers-raiders-rams-jags?module=HP_headlines

LOS ANGELES -- The head of the sports and entertainment company that wants to build an NFL stadium in downtown Los Angeles said he's been in talks with officials from five pro football teams about moving to the proposed venue, a company official said Friday.

Anschutz Entertainment Group President and CEO Tim Leiweke has spoken with representatives from the Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars, company spokesman Michael Roth told The Associated Press.

Leiweke said all those teams are "in the mix," but conceded, "We're not packing any (moving) vans right now," according to the Orange County Register, which was first to report on the talks.

The most recent discussion took place a week ago, said Leiweke, who didn't specify which team those talks were with.

[Pballer42]

Uhh having a team in LA seems stupid to me right now. I dont want all these small market teams to pack up and move!

[Ryno]

i know right it does.
especially hear my team in it. becuase of the tickets no being sold with the black outs. and that's why they covered the seats. well last year they didnt have any back outs because they actually did good. but i doubt they will move. same with St Lous Rams. from what i am hearing on NFL Network. it most like might be the Chargers since they are closer and also have black outs and not selling tickets. 2nd is the Vikes becuase of their Stadium. but i heard here and there donations to fix their stadium.

it's going to be weird hearing a tema name with a diffrent city... except the rams since they have been in it.
Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Jaguars , Los Angeles Vikings...uhg...
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"with the Vikings' lease set to expire at the end of the 2011 season, and the caved-in roof currently under repair at the Metrodome, eyebrows were raised when the two sides were spotted together at a downtown Minneapolis hotel. That said, the NFL would badly like to keep the Vikings in the Twin Cities, a market with a disproportionate number of wealth and corporate headquarters for its middling size.

The Jaguars have long been viewed as a favorite to flee, since Jacksonville hasn't grown in the way the NFL once envisioned, but their lease -- which runs through 2030 -- will be difficult to get out of. The Rams' lease has an out in 2015, if the Edward Jones Dome isn't replaced or brought up to a state-of-the-art level. The idea of the Chargers and Raiders moving has validity, but the state of California might not be as cooperative if it's simply moving a business rather than adding one. The Raiders came out in response to being mentioned among the teams that have talked with AEG, with CEO Amy Trask saying the "team is not for sale."

[SStrikerR]

I'm one of those fans who got turned off by the lockout. I like football, but there's so many little things in it that irk me (see: TV commercials after a score, AND the ensuing kickoff. what the fuck?), so the lockout was the final straw. I'm sick of this league, it's just stupid now. I prefer anything else.

[Pballer42]

Yeah the Owners really piss me off in the whole Lockout thing because its Jerry jones, Bob Kraft and like two other owners who are trying to get more money outta the cba. Most owners just wanna keep their team haha. The players have their faults too but honestly they just play the game and want benefits and family healthcare, especially with an extended season like the owners want

[Ryno]

Better have this lock out before next week! Or we will miss the 1st week of preseason!
http://m.nfl.com/news/09000d5d820bf294/brady-manning-brees-agree-it-is-time-for-a-deal/

BRADY, MANNING, BREES AGREE: 'IT IS TIME' FOR A DEAL
lockout reached the four-month mark Tuesday. On Wednesday, the heat was turned up on the owners and players to put an end to the work stoppage as they returned to negotiations in Manhattan.

[Mantiskilla]

oh great...>_>;

the Giants have to play the Eagles twice...once AT Philly...when they went 0-2 against the Eagles already last year.

add that to having to play 2 defending champs, Green Bay and New Orleans, and my team is absolutely 100% doomed this coming season.

Uhhhh the Eagles are in the same division as your Giants so you play them twice a year....EVERY YEAR lol. Yeah well at least you don't have to cheer for the team that the media and UF fans believe is God's second son playing as your QB in Tim Tebow. Man Denver just don't be a debacle again this year its all I ask.

[washuguy]

I'm one of those fans who got turned off by the lockout. I like football, but there's so many little things in it that irk me (see: TV commercials after a score, AND the ensuing kickoff. what the fuck?), so the lockout was the final straw. I'm sick of this league, it's just stupid now. I prefer anything else.

Same, this whole thing ticked me off... Plus it made me see how poorly prioritized my life was and gave me time to think. LOL But now that I think about the whole thing, in my humble opinion this lock out was nothing but a marketing scheme, like holding a bone away from a dog and then putting it in front of his nose, then snatching it back. To much money would be lost if there was a lockout, and whats gonna distract us and divide us more than football? LOL

[BlaizeYES]

the CBA is almost finished and football season will resume once again.


LET US REJOICE. LIONS: SUPERBOWL 2012 RRRRRRRRRRRNGH I FEEL IT

[washuguy]

The Ravens are Super Bowl bound this season. With their acquisitions from the draft they have improved greatly on offense, and their iconic defense has gotten better in the secondary. They have been close, making it to the AFC Championship 3 seasons ago and the divisional round the previous two (They were a Wild Card team in all of those seasons). Hopefully the conflicting interests between the NFL owners and players doesn't effect the season because I see the Ravens doing great things this season.

TORRY SMITH!! Glad he's staying in the area. Maybe they will FINALLY beat the steelers now? LOL

[bns1991]

TORRY SMITH!! Glad he's staying in the area. Maybe they will FINALLY beat the steelers now? LOL

I was really excited when the Ravens drafted him. He will be able to stretch the field on offense, which is something that they have not been able to do even though there are some really talented receivers on the roster. I'm kind of disappointed that both games against Pittsburgh will be played within the first 9 weeks of the season. I'm confident that they will sweep the :rant:Steelers:rant: this season.

[Mantiskilla]

I'll follow that up with being really excited that the Broncos drafted Von Miller. Of course I'm a little biased seeing as I went to Texas A&M so to see him get drafted from obviously my favorite college team to my favorite pro team was pretty sweet. That being said he has all the makings of solidifying our pass rush with Dumervil on one side him on the other. Yeah now I just gotta order his jersey once its available for order haha.

[Ryno]

OH? I got my season tickets in the mail today!! did anyone else get theirs?

[Mantiskilla]

OH? I got my season tickets in the mail today!! did anyone else get theirs?

Haha I would if I could but flying to Denver for every home game would be well...expensive and I sure as hell am not a Houston Texans fan so I won't be purchasing their season tix anytime soon.

[Pballer42]

Haha I would if I could but flying to Denver for every home game would be well...expensive and I sure as hell am not a Houston Texans fan so I won't be purchasing their season tix anytime soon.

I will trade with you I go to school in Denver and I hate Denver sports teams its all about Houston lol

[Mantiskilla]

Hurry up NFL and get this DONE! (sick of hearing about it) By the way who is down for a PSO World Fantasy Football league this year? I decided to not play last year (mistake) so I'm itchin' to play this year. Maybe....for....uh....money? J/k I'll save that for the league with my local buddies. Anyways who would want to participate?

[Ryno]

it's only two more weeks until the 1st pre season game with Chicago vs. St. Louis. :)

[Mantiskilla]

it's only two more weeks until the 1st pre season game with Chicago vs. St. Louis. :)

Nah if you're talking about the Hall of Fame game it already was announced that it has been cancelled

[Ryno]

I want to do the Fantasy Football. but Last year i did bad in it. lloll

i was hoping for some luck with it. lol. some of it worked but some didnt on the players.

[DesignZ]

I'm glad the eagles are looking to deal Kolb, maybe hes first round talent after all.

[Mantiskilla]

I want to do the Fantasy Football. but Last year i did bad in it. lloll

i was hoping for some luck with it. lol. some of it worked but some didnt on the players.

Thats the fun part about playing. You just never know what might happen. Couple years ago when I last played I did AWFUL (last place) but go figure my friend who was the best team in the league that year his only blemish? A tie...to me lol.

[Ryno]

wow.... watching NFL NEtwork and everyone is being relaeased and traded! is really going to change things up.

1. Ochocinco dealt from Bengals to Pats, given three-year contract
2. Eagles deal Kolb to Cardinals for CB Rodgers-Cromartie, a pick
3. Colledge says he's done in Green Bay, headed to Arizona
4. Dolphins will like what Bush brings if expectations are in check
5. Everyone wins in Albert Haynesworth trade to PAts

and more...

[Mantiskilla]

Well looks like the Texans didn't sign Aso and went after Joseph and Manning instead. I would have to think he's more than likely going to the Jets now. Holy crap Revis and Aso? Good god. Meanwhile my Broncos gotta do something with Orton. Keep em or trade em...PICK ONE!

[Ryno]

2 more days! :D

[SStrikerR]

Philly will riot if they lose in the playoffs this year. Ring or bust.

[Mantiskilla]

Philly will riot if they lose in the playoffs this year. Ring or bust.

Haha I would think that more Philly fans would riot if the Phillies don't win the WS this year. After they traded for Pence (sad to see him go as a Astros fan) that lineup is now stacked! That being said though I think Philly fans do have reason to think lofty as far as both teams winning titles. Meanwhile at least the Broncos made a choice about Orton, but now all we have is a QB controversy mess.

[SStrikerR]

Haha I would think that more Philly fans would riot if the Phillies don't win the WS this year. After they traded for Pence (sad to see him go as a Astros fan) that lineup is now stacked! That being said though I think Philly fans do have reason to think lofty as far as both teams winning titles. Meanwhile at least the Broncos made a choice about Orton, but now all we have is a QB controversy mess.

No trust me, it would be worse if the Eagles didn't. People blame the phillies' rising age as reasons for our offensive production dropping, and the fact that other teams know not to throw them fastballs now. We want them to win, but they aren't disappointing really. The Eagles, on the other hand, have disappointed us many, many times. With the team we have now and all the hype about it, anything less than a Super Bowl would cause mayhem. That said, the phillies shouldn't really lose with their rotation either. The only question is if player(s) get hot at the right time or not. Last year the entire team was basically slumping throughout the playoffs.

[Mantiskilla]

Yeah I think the hype could end up being the death of the Eagles this year. Even with the signing of Aso (and some others) I still feel like some of the better teams to beat are still on the AFC side and also we can't forget about the Packers. Hell they basically have the same team and they get 2 explosive starters back on offensive this season.

[Ryno]

Haha I would think that more Philly fans would riot if the Phillies don't win the WS this year. After they traded for Pence (sad to see him go as a Astros fan) that lineup is now stacked! That being said though I think Philly fans do have reason to think lofty as far as both teams winning titles. Meanwhile at least the Broncos made a choice about Orton, but now all we have is a QB controversy mess.

don't forget about jags. today earlier.

It will be Blaine Gabbert’s first NFL game will be his first NFL start.

While David Garrard is expected to make the trip to the preseason opener, Jaguars Head Coach Jack Del Rio said Tuesday Garrard – the team’s starting quarterback since 2007 – almost certainly will not play because of a back injury.

That means the start will go to Gabbert, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

“It’s going to be fun,” Gabbert said Tuesday as the Jaguars prepared for the 2011 preseason opener against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

http://www.jaguars.com/news/article.aspx?id=10290

[DesignZ]

Yeah I think the hype could end up being the death of the Eagles this year. Even with the signing of Aso (and some others) I still feel like some of the better teams to beat are still on the AFC side and also we can't forget about the Packers. Hell they basically have the same team and they get 2 explosive starters back on offensive this season.
I have to disagree with this, as a philly fan I think they wit make it very far if not to the superbowl, if they keep Asante (which is becoming likely now) they will have the best secondary in the league. A very explosive offence now that Jackson has ended his holdout, they are good on both sides of the ball, and as far as AFC teams go, I would love to see Tom brady, Peyton Manning ect. pass on they hard, cuz I don't think they will have much success.

[bns1991]

I'm so glad that football games will start to be played today. As a Ravens fan, I'm really glad that they get to start off the preseason with a game with the Eagles. Its a good way for them to see how well they will do against the best teams (on paper;-)) in the league.

I think that this preseason will be more competative than previous ones due to the fact that players did not have as much time in the offseason to work with the team as a whole, so I think players will have to play more aggressively to show their coaches that they deserve to be a part of their team.

[Ryno]

RECAP FROM LAST NIGHTS GAMES

[SPOILER-BOX]Gabbert inconsistent at best in Jaguars' debut
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Blaine Gabbert had an inconsistent NFL debut and his Jacksonville Jaguars teammates didn't do any better as the New England Patriots won 47-12 in an exhibition opener on Thursday night.
Playing against mostly backups as top players for both teams sat out the game, the Jaguars scored three field goals on Gabbert's six possessions. The 10th pick of the draft from Missouri completed nine of 16 passes for 85 yards. He played the entire first half with starting quarterback David Garrard unavailable with a back injury.
Another rookie quarterback, third-rounder Ryan Mallett of the Patriots, did better. The former Arkansas standout played the whole second half and drove the Patriots to touchdowns on his first four series, helping to turn a 19-9 halftime lead into a 35-point rout.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFqveDOTbyE

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Vick shines in cameo
PHILADELPHIA -- Michael Vick picked up where he left off last year and then quickly took a safe seat on the sideline.
Vick threw for 74 yards and a touchdown pass in his only series and the new-look Philadelphia Eagles beat the Baltimore Ravens 13-6 Thursday night in their preseason opener.
Nnamdi Asomugha, Vince Young and several other big-name acquisitions made their debuts for the Eagles, who've signed a slew of free agents with impressive resumes in the past two weeks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isdhbPgix8Q

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Bolts start strong, but allow 'Hawks to claim win
SAN DIEGO -- The Seattle Seahawks can only hope Tarvaris Jackson someday runs their offense as smoothly as Philip Rivers controls the San Diego Chargers.
Rivers went 5 for 6 while leading an 89-yard scoring in his only series for the Chargers, but Thomas Clayton rushed for a tiebreaking 25-yard touchdown with 3:05 left in the Seahawks' 24-17 victory over San Diego on Thursday night in both clubs' exhibition opener.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inJkE8Dkpek

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Tebow solid, but McGee plays hero in Dallas
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Tim Tebow showed off his fancy moves on a wild play that didn't even count.
Tebow's failed scramble just before halftime stood as the play of the game, until Stephen McGee -- another option quarterback in college -- ran around to throw a 13-yard touchdown pass and a two-point conversion with 15 seconds left, giving the Dallas Cowboys a 24-23 victory over the Denver Broncos in a preseason opener.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McQIs23YeXY

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Kolb goes scoreless in steady Cardinals' debut
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Kevin Kolb found new favorite target Larry Fitzgerald twice in his Arizona debut but was unable to get his offense on the scoreboard in two drives before the Cardinals rallied to beat the Oakland Raiders 24-18 in their exhibition opener Thursday night.
Arizona's other three quarterbacks all threw touchdown passes, including a 28-yarder from Max Hall to Isaiah Williams with 39 seconds left for the win.
Raiders third-stringer Trent Edwards threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to rookie David Ausberry, and Sebastian Janikowski kicked four field goals, including a go-ahead 57-yarder with 2:32 to play, but the Raiders lost in Hue Jackson's head coaching debut.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCSPP_oSFcg[/SPOILER-BOX]

[Mantiskilla]

As an A&M guy it was nice to see McGee do well. Tebow doing alright isn't gonna help him really right now, but if Orton slips in the next couple games this QB Contro could become an even larger issue. Overall I'm more interested in how the D improves after they were so awful last year.

[Pballer42]

Well the first thing the lockout has seriously effected is the timing of offenses it seems. I have noticed that only the teams that did multiple team led player workouts during the lockout. But its been interesting to see the young players thrown into the fire during the preseason. Its going to be a interesting season.

[Mantiskilla]

Haha yeah everyone except the Pats from the looks of it. My god they are crushing teams early

[Ryno]

Recap from Thurs and Fridays game
[SPOILER-BOX]Garrard, Gabbert flat in Jags' win over Falcons
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville's quarterback competition turned out to be a stalemate against Atlanta.
David Garrard did little to solidify his starting spot and rookie Blaine Gabbert was equally unimpressive as the Jaguars beat the Falcons 15-13 Friday night.
Garrard completed 7 of 12 passes for 99 yards, with an interception in three series. Gabbert, the 10th overall pick in April's draft, completed 11 of 23 passes for 96 yards in seven series. Gabbert was plagued by several drops, including three on one second-half series that forced the Jaguars to settle for a 54-yard field goal.
Matt Ryan's receiving corps had similar issues, but Harry Douglas turned a short crossing route into a 76-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Ryan finished 7 of 15 for 116 yards.

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Dolphins shut out Panthers in Newton's first start
MIAMI -- Cam Newton threw a Hail Mary pass that fell incomplete on the final play of the first half Friday night, and that's the closest he came to reaching the end zone.
The top pick of the 2011 NFL Draft was shut out in his first preseason start, and Newton's Carolina Panthers lost to the Miami Dolphins, 20-10.
Newton played the entire first half, when the Panthers managed only three first downs, held the ball for less than eight minutes and fell behind 17-0. Newton went 7 for 14 for 66 yards, and he ran four times for 18 yards.

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Rodgers sharp as Packers beat Kolb's Cardinals
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers topped off a sharp performance with a 20-yard touchdown pass to Greg Jennings and the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers beat the Arizona Cardinals 28-20 in a preseason game on Friday night.
Rodgers played into the second quarter, completing nine of 12 passes for 97 yards and the touchdown. Matt Flynn took over for Rodgers and led the Packers to another touchdown before halftime, a two-yard run by rookie Alex Green.
It was a rough night for Cardinals rookie running back Ryan Williams, who was carted off the field after a right knee injury early in the third quarter. Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb was six of 11 for 80 yards but the rest of the Cardinals offense didn't look ready for the regular season.

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McCoy, Stafford sharp as Lions edge Browns
CLEVELAND -- Colt McCoy threw three touchdown passes -- two to tight end Evan Moore -- in the first half, but the Cleveland Browns blew a 15-point lead after halftime and lost 30-28 to the Detroit Lions on Friday night in a penalty-filled preseason game that showed both teams have plenty to fix in the next three weeks.
McCoy finished 10 of 18 for 96 yards, his second straight solid performance running first-year Browns coach Pat Shurmur's new West Coast offense. McCoy was victimized by a few drops and wasn't as sharp as in last week's preseason opener. However, the second-year QB showed poise and didn't force any throws while playing most of the first half.
The Lions (2-0) trailed by 10 entering the fourth, but got a 20-yard TD pass from Drew Stanton and Dave Rayner's 48-yard field goal.
Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford threw one TD pass to Nate Burleson. Stafford went 6 of 10 for 85 yards in four series for the Lions, who rested several starters because of injuries, including wide receiver Calvin Johnson.

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Ravens sprint past Chiefs in second half
BALTIMORE -- The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens both ended their preseason touchdown droughts Friday night.
Now, only Kansas City is searching for a victory.
Backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor directed two fourth-quarter touchdown drives, the first ending with Jalen Parmele's go-ahead 10-yard touchdown run with 7:16 remaining, and the Ravens rallied for a 31-13 victory over the winless Chiefs.
Taylor later added a 5-yard TD run of his own, a dive to the right pylon that withstood a video review. He finished 5 for 11 for 88 yards.
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Beck leads dominant Redskins performance
INDIANAPOLIS -- John Beck led Washington to scores on its first four possessions, and the Redskins used a dominant first half to beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-3 on Friday night.
Beck made a strong statement in his bid to be Washington's starting quarterback by going 14 of 17 for 140 yards with no interceptions. Tim Hightower scored the game's only TD on a 1-yard run. Beck also set up Graham Gano for field goals of 28, 27 and 26 yards as the Redskins took a 16-0 lead late in the first half.
Rex Grossman, in competition with Beck for the starting job, was 7 of 13 for 88 yards with one interception in the second half.

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Roethlisberger sharp, Vick no so much in rout
PITTSBURGH -- Ben Roethlisberger completed eight of 12 passes for 125 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Steelers cruised by the Philadelphia Eagles 24-14 on Thursday night.
Roethlisberger directed the defending AFC champions to touchdowns on both drives he played, hitting Antonio Brown for a 29-yard score in the first quarter and veteran Hines Ward on a 20-yard strike in the second.
Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick started the day clarifying comments he made in a GQ magazine article in which he suggested NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell convinced him to sign with the Eagles as a backup two years ago rather than compete for a starting job elsewhere.
His night wasn't any better.

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Brady dazzles in preseason debut
TAMPA, Fla. -- Tom Brady looks to be in regular season form after tossing a pair of touchdown passes in the New England Patriots' 31-14 preseason win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick called this a big week for roster spot and position battles, and his team got the message.
Projected starting running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran for two touchdowns, and the Patriots' defense sacked Josh Freeman twice to stifle an offense that couldn't get going after being slowed by several early penalties.
New England has beaten Tampa Bay in the preseason only twice in nine meetings.[/SPOILER-BOX]

[Ryno]

Recap from Thurs, Friday and Sat. game 8/18-8/20

[SPOILER-BOX]Newton steps back, Dalton forward in Bengals win
CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati rookie quarterback Andy Dalton led four first-half scoring drives while overall No. 1 draft pick Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers struggled in the Bengals' 24-13 preseason victory Thursday night.
Dalton, Cincinnati's second-round pick from Texas Christian, was 11 of 17 for 130 yards and a touchdown, putting together a 107.5 quarterback rating. He didn't play in the second half.
Cedric Benson and Bernard Scott ran for Cincinnati touchdowns.
Newton, the Heisman Trophy winner for national champion Auburn, went three of 12 for 43 yards in the first half. That was two yards more than he rushed for in the half, including a 16-yard touchdown scramble. He played the first three series of the third quarter and finished six of 19 for 75 yards.

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Vick rebounds from poor game vs. Steelers
PHILADELPHIA -- Michael Vick led three scoring drives, the first-team defense pitched a shutout and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cleveland Browns 24-14 in a preseason game on a rain-soaked Thursday night.
Vick took a lot of hits and had to escape trouble quite a bit. Still, he managed to complete 10 of 18 passes for 98 yards. He ran for 24 yards and a touchdown.
Against defending AFC champion Pittsburgh last week, Vick threw three interceptions in the first half and the starting defense allowed touchdowns on the first two drives.
Colt McCoy and the rest of Cleveland's starting offense hardly looked like the crew that scored five touchdowns on nine possessions in the first two preseason games. The Browns punted four times, missed a field goal and McCoy threw an interception on six first-half drives.


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Ravens rally to win after 'Skins' QBs duel
BALTIMORE -- Rex Grossman and John Beck each threw a touchdown pass in their duel to become the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins, who lost to the Baltimore Ravens 34-31 in a preseason game on Thursday night.
Tyrod Taylor threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Jones with 22 seconds left for the Ravens (2-1), a score set up by LaQuan Williams' 38-yard punt return.
Grossman started for the Redskins (2-1), and each quarterback alternatingly played two series before third-stringer Kellen Clemens entered in the fourth quarter.
Grossman went eight for 15 for 112 yards, directed an 80-yard scoring drive and finished with a quarterback rating of 99.9.
Beck completed six of 10 passes for 108 yards with an interception for a 90.8 rating. He guided Washington on a 97-yard march against Baltimore's second-string defense for a 28-21 lead in the third quarter.

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Packers use late flurry to edge Colts
INDIANAPOLIS -- Graham Harrell led Green Bay to 11 points in the final 35 seconds, rallying the defending Super Bowl champions to a 24-21 victory over Indianapolis on Friday night.
Harrell threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Taylor with 35 seconds left, then hooked up with Taylor again on the two-point conversion to make it 21-21. After the Packers recovered an onside kick, Harrell set up Mason Crosby for a 50-yard field goal as time expired.
Colts backup Curtis Painter also played well, going 11 of 21 for 171 yards.
Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers was in midseason form, going 19 of 23 for 204 yards with one touchdown to give Green Bay a 10-0 second-quarter lead.

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Bradford sharp as Rams hold off Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Sam Bradford led the St. Louis Rams to a pair of touchdowns, and their defense made life miserable for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel in a 14-10 preseason victory Friday night.
Bradford was eight of eight for 76 yards on his first two series, with scoring passes of six yards to Mike Sims-Walker and 11 yards to rookie tight end Lance Kendricks. Bradford finished with 95 yards passing in his most significant dress rehearsal before the Rams' opener against Philadelphia.
When the reigning NFL offensive rookie of the year wasn't slicing up the Chiefs' struggling defense, Steven Jackson was pounding it into submission. The big running back carried 15 times for 72 yards as St. Louis coach Steve Spagnuolo played his starters the entire first half.

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Bills outlast Jaguars in rare preseason OT game
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Rian Lindell hit a 40-yard field goal with 3:04 left in overtime to lift the Buffalo Bills to a 35-32 preseason victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in a game that lasted nearly 4 hours Saturday night.
Lindell's kick came after Jacksonville's Josh Scobee missed a 53-yard attempt.
It was a back-and-forth game in which Buffalo squandered a 17-point first-half lead and had to overcome a 15-point second-half deficit.
With much of the crowd gone by halftime, Tyler Thigpen forced overtime by hitting Paul Hubbard on a 4-yard touchdown pass with 38 seconds left, then hooking up again for a two-point conversion.
Jacksonville dropped to 1-2 this preseason, the same record as Buffalo.\

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Brown provides highlights as Steelers cruise
PITTSBURGH -- Wide receiver Antonio Brown continued his electrifying preseason, catching four passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns as the Steelers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-16 on Saturday night.
Brown scored on passes of 77 and 44 yards from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and set up another touchdown with a lengthy kickoff return as Pittsburgh's starters looked sharp for the second consecutive week.
Roethlisberger finished 11-of-16 passing for 214 yards and the two TDs in one half.
Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan squeezed an entire game's worth of action into two quarters, completing 22 of 42 passes for 210 yards and one touchdown with one interception against a banged-up Pittsburgh secondary that was missing starting cornerbacks Bryant McFadden and Ike Taylor.

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Late Buccaneers TD drive foils Dolphins
TAMPA, Fla. -- Rudy Carpenter threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Nathan Overbay with 3:11 remaining, giving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 17-13 preseason victory over the Miami Dolphins on Saturday night.
Josh Freeman directed a TD drive just before the half to finish on a positive note, and Connor Barth kicked a 28-yard field goal for the Bucs. Tampa Bay overcame 15 penalties in a performance not nearly as crisp as it had hoped for coming off last week's sloppy, lopsided loss to the New England Patriots.
Brandon Marshall scored on a 60-yard pass from Chad Henne, and Dan Carpenter kicked field goals of 21 and 47 yards for the Dolphins, who were penalized 11 times themselves.

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Stafford outplays Brady to lead Lions' romp
DETROIT -- Matthew Stafford threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns in less than a half, leading the Lions to a 34-10 preseason victory over the New England Patriots on Saturday night.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady struggled, connecting on 12 of 22 passes for 145 yards and one touchdown with one interception.
The Lions and their sellout crowd at Ford Field clearly were fired up for the nationally televised game against the elite Patriots.
Stafford and Detroit's defensive front were impressive in the third preseason game, one that both teams treated like a real game for much of the first half.
But the Lions know they can't get too excited about preseason results because they were undefeated in the 2008 preseason and went on to become the NFL's first 0-16 team.

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Sensabaugh, Romo push Cowboys past Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS -- Gerald Sensabaugh had an interception and a hand in a special-teams touchdown, Tony Romo connected often with Dez Bryant, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-17 in a preseason game Saturday night.
Testing out the new turf under the replaced roof at the Metrodome in the first game there since a snowstorm last December severely damaged the 29-year-old stadium, Donovan McNabb and the rest of Minnesota's offensive starters were sharp.

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Schaub shakes off first-pass INT, steers Texans
SAN FRANCISCO -- Matt Schaub recovered after throwing an interception on the first play of the game, leading the Houston Texans on scoring drives in each of their next three series in a 30-7 preseason rout of the rebuilding 49ers on Saturday night.
Troy Nolan made two interceptions for new Houston defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, returning the first pick 73 yards for a touchdown to give the Texans 24 consecutive first-half points after they fell behind 7-0.
Schaub enhanced an already impressive preseason, going 16-of-24 passing for 180 yards and one touchdown for the unbeaten Texans (3-0). So far, they look very much like AFC contenders.
Niners quarterback Alex Smith wound up 2-of-6 passing for 17 yards, just 4 more in the air than he lost in two sacks.

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Titans use turnovers to rally past Bears
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Seventh-round draft pick Tommie Campbell returned an interception 90 yards for a touchdown, and the Tennessee Titans rallied to beat the Chicago Bears 14-13 in a preseason game Saturday night.
Tennessee had trouble stopping Chicago as the Bears outgained the Titans 416-220 in total yards. But the Titans came up with two interceptions, as Campbell, a cornerback from Division II California (Pa.), picked off Caleb Hanie's pass late in the third quarter and ran up the left sideline untouched to put Tennessee ahead to stay.
Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler played one series into the third quarter and was 13-of-21 passing for 170 yards, with his one interception coming on the opening drive. Matt Forte ran 17 times for 74 yards and one touchdown, but fellow running back Marion Barber hurt his calf early and didn't return.

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Tebow's scramble leads to Broncos' winning kick
DENVER -- Kyle Orton led the Broncos back from a shaky start with two touchdown drives, and the defense throttled Tarvaris Jackson in a 23-20 preseason victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night.
Jeff Reed tied the score at 20 with a 53-yard field goal with 1:16 left in regulation, but Tim Tebow had a 19-yard scramble in leading the Broncos downfield for Steven Hauschka's 51-yarder as time expired.
The Broncos (2-1) sacked Jackson five times, with Von Miller getting two and Elvis Dumervil 1.5. Dumervil missed last season after tearing a chest muscle in training camp shortly after parlaying his 17-sack season into a big contract.
The Broncos sputtered without him and chose Miller out of Texas A&M with the second overall draft pick in April. Miller has three sacks in the preseason.

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Bolts' backups steal win from Cardinals at end
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Bryan Walters caught a 14-yard pass from Billy Volek to give the San Diego Chargers a 34-31 preseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night.
The chemistry that Kevin Kolb and Larry Fitzgerald keep talking about was on full display early for the Cardinals. They connected on an 80-yard play for the quarterback's first touchdown pass with his new team.
Later, though, San Diego's reserves scored with 3 seconds to play to win it.
Philip Rivers completed 18 of 28 passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns for the Chargers as both teams played their first units well into the third quarter. Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, in his first game since Dec. 5, caught two passes for 18 yards, including a 13-yarder for a touchdown.[/SPOILER-BOX]

[Mantiskilla]

Ah yeah! I got my draft tonight so I gotta make sure I'm all set

[Mantiskilla]

Alright after my draft here is my fantasy team

Starters

QB: Tom Brady
WR: Andre Johnson / Larry Fitzgerald
RB: Felix Jones / Steven Jackson
TE: Jason Witten
W/R: Mike Williams (but not for sure)
K: Josh Brown
Def: New Orleans Saints

Bench

QB: Matthew Stafford / Joe Flaco
RB: Knowshon Moreno / DeAngelo Williams / Willis McGahee
WR: Santana Moss

What do you all think?

[BIG OLAF]

Not bad. I still have no plan whatsoever for my fantasy league draft this weekend.

[Mantiskilla]

Yeah I haven't done an 8-man league in a couple years so to have a lot more to choose from talent-wise was a nice touch.

[Ryno]

now that the preseaon is over. hopefully my fantasy players dont get injured! uhg. ( Tom Brady )

[Pballer42]

I draft my team this evening I have two keepers so far, Stephen Jackson and Andre Johnson. I just need to get a good QB this year

[Ryno]

JAGUARS TO CUT GARRARD
The Jaguars have told starting QB David Garrard they are releasing him, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports and NFL Network reports.

Garrard gone, McCown elevated to starting QB by Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars have informed starting quarterback David Garrard they are releasing him, Jay Glazer of NFL Network and Fox Sports reported Tuesday.


The surprising move means Luke McCown will start Sunday's season opener against the Tennessee Titans.

Garrard, 33, has started 58 of 64 games for the Jaguars during the past four seasons. In 2010, he passed for 2,734 yards and 23 touchdowns while throwing 15 interceptions. The touchdowns and interceptions were career highs.

McCown, 30, has been on and off the Jaguars' roster the past two season after spending four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and one with the Cleveland Browns. His four starts as a rookie in Cleveland in 2004 remain a career high.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821ff376/article/garrard-gone-mccown-elevated-to-starting-qb-by-jaguars?module=HP11_breaking_news

[Mantiskilla]

Quite a surprise. Why wait till the week before the season starts is probably the biggest question I have. Guess they'll just have to make do with what they have. Would you still be willing to trade for Tim Tebow? He's straight up buried with the Broncos now and I'm sure he would sell tix down there for sure haha

[Ryno]

i know crazy right?
now the AFC south QB's has Controversy except the Texans.
Now i'm thinking the texans might go to the play offs!
I was hoping the jags might actually make the play offs with Garrard since Manning is with his Neck injury. now that the jags cut him. it's a diffrent story. and with Ten. Mat Hassleback is a different story as well.
and if Tebow played with the jags we would have sold a bunch of tickets. now the yare suffering over 1000 tickets to be sold for the 1st game to avoid black out. i think the rest of the season is going to be blacked out. last year it was not blacked out. becuase they finished with an 8-8 record and they had great games they have one.

[Mantiskilla]

Yeah that sux for the fans to have games blacked out. I think im gonna invest in that NFL Sunday Ticket through the PS3 so I can watch my Broncos play every week. Costs like $85 for the season. At least I'll be able to watch them on MNF since the play the late game against those "hated" Raiders

[Ryno]

that was a GREAT GAME Last night it was almost like a super bowl game lets recap it.

Packers stand up Saints for season-opening win
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers came out on top in a memorable opening-night duel with Drew Brees, and the defending Super Bowl champion Packers came up with a goal-line stand on the final play of the game to beat the New Orleans Saints 42-34 on Thursday night.
Packers rookie Randall Cobb caught a touchdown from Rodgers and also ran a kickoff back 108 yards for a score in the third quarter, tying an NFL record for the longest kickoff return in history.
Rodgers threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns. Brees threw for 419 yards and three touchdowns, including a late toss to Jimmy Graham that cut Green Bay's lead to eight with 2:15 left.
Brees marched the Saints down to the 1-yard line with three seconds left. But the Packers swarmed rookie running back Mark Ingram up the middle, and the game was over.
Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEZLGOXvphk

[Mantiskilla]

Great game last night and it was the perfect way to kickoff the season. Too bad I had the Saints D on my fantasy team so they only gave me 4pts haha. Ah well hoping for more great games this weekend (and a Broncos win)

[Ryno]

Great game last night and it was the perfect way to kickoff the season. Too bad I had the Saints D on my fantasy team so they only gave me 4pts haha. Ah well hoping for more great games this weekend (and a Broncos win)


Def. a GREAT GAME.

Oh i forgot one of My fantasy Team Players won!but only gave me 5.30 points. :) better than none. :D
Jermichael Finley.


I would like to Trade Arian FOSTER on my fantasy . since he got injured. LoL but all the GREAT players are taken. haha

[bns1991]

Ravens owned the Steelers in week 1. They had as many turnovers as the Steelers scored points. It was the largest margin of victory in a Ravens Steelers game in a long time. Looking forward to week 2 when they play the Titans.

[BIG OLAF]

This might just be me being bitter, but I couldn't help but sense a little "9/11-New York" favoritism tonight in the Cowboys/Jets game. I mean, shit, the Jets didn't get called on one single goddamned penalty in the entire game (and I saw plenty that should have been called). Something didn't seem right...

Oh, but the Ravens/Steelers game was awesome. I love watching Shittsburgh get demolished.

[Ryno]

and I had BIG BEN. on my Fantasy ... :(

only Big points i got was Da Bears. they did Great today. :)

[BIG OLAF]

and I had BIG BEN. on my Fantasy ... :(

Ouchie. I have Ray Rice on my fantasy team, and boy he didn't disappoint this week. I've already beaten my opponent for this week (my brother, actually), and I still have one more player going tomorrow night.

[Ryno]

yeah. i thought the Steelers were going to do GREAT this year. after watch them in the preseason but it doesn't seem like it. lol.
same im still beating my opponent by 19 points. but his other 3 players is not until tom. eek. and they are all NEW ENGLAND PLAYERS and their DEF !! LOL. I have one but it's a Kicker... Booo.....

[Mantiskilla]

Great day of action yesterday. Too bad my fantasy team decided not to show up but I still have hope if Brady can have a big game. Broncos to win tonight! (hopefully)

[Ryno]

LETS RECAP FROM SUNDAYS GAME 9/11/11

[SPOILER-BOX]Ravens romp Steelers in record-setting opener
BALTIMORE -- Joe Flacco threw three touchdown passes, Haloti Ngata led an inspired defense that forced a team-record seven turnovers, and the Baltimore Ravens defeated the defending AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers 35-7 Sunday.
Ray Rice ran for 107 yards and scored twice for the Ravens, who bolted to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and never let up against their bitter rivals. It was a rematch of a second-round playoff matchup last January, when the Steelers rallied to beat Baltimore 31-24.
In that game, the Ravens let a 21-7 halftime lead evaporate with three turnovers in the third quarter. This time, the Ravens got three takeaways in the third quarter to turn a 21-7 advantage into a rout.
Ngata was the driving force, causing a fumble and deflecting a pass that produced an interception.
Pittsburgh's eight-game winning streak in season openers ended.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adkTog0FNdk

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Cutler sharp as Bears take down Falcons
CHICAGO -- Brian Urlacher had an interception and returned a fumble for a touchdown, Jay Cutler threw for 312 yards and two scores and the Chicago Bears pounded Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons 30-12 on Sunday.
In a matchup between reigning division champions, it was no contest. This one clearly belonged to Chicago.
Urlacher picked off Ryan to set up an early 56-yard touchdown catch by Matt Forte, and in the third quarter the linebacker picked up a fumble by Ryan and scored from 12 yards out to make it 30-6. That came on one of two sacks by Julius Peppers. Henry Melton also had two sacks and the Bears got to Ryan five times in all.
Cutler completed 22 of 32 passes in his first game at Soldier Field since the Bears' loss to Green Bay in the NFC title game.
Ryan completed 31 of 47 passes for 319 yards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ3dd-oawjo

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Gradkowski helps lift Bengals past sloppy Browns
CLEVELAND -- A.J. Green caught Cleveland's defense napping for his first career catch, a 41-yard touchdown from backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, giving the Cincinnati Bengals a stunning 27-17 win Sunday to spoil a sloppy debut by the Browns in coach Pat Shurmur's debut.
Green was left uncovered by the Browns, who were slow coming out of the huddle. All Gradkowski, on in relief of injured rookie Andy Dalton, had to do was lob the ball to Green. The speedy wideout did the rest, scoring with 4:31 left to shock the Browns and their fans, who watched Cleveland fall to 1-12 in season openers since 1999.
The play was equally surprising for the Bengals, who jumped in celebration at the improbable TD. This was the kind of play that has happened to Cincinnati in recent years.
Colt McCoy threw two TD passes for the Browns, who were disorganized for much of Shurmur's first game.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsFdaRZ9lj8

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No Manning, no chance for Colts vs. Texans
HOUSTON -- The Indianapolis Colts looked lost without star quarterback Peyton Manning, and the Texans took advantage, with Matt Schaub throwing for 220 yards and one touchdown in a 34-7 season-opening rout Sunday.
Ben Tate rushed for 116 yards and another TD as he played in place of injured starter Arian Foster, and the Texans dominated Kerry Collins, Manning's replacement.
Manning, the NFL's only four-time MVP, didn't even travel with the Colts to Houston as he recovers from his third neck surgery in the past 19 months. The Colts lured 38-year-old Collins out of retirement less than three weeks ago to take a crash course in the offense, and that looked like a bad option in the opener.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm3h3aMCtAA

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Maurice Jones-Drew scored a touchdown in his return from knee surgery, and the Jaguars used a flawless start behind new starting quarterback Luke McCown and some clutch plays late to edge the Tennessee Titans 16-14 in the season opener Sunday.
Titans running back Chris Johnson, who joined the team a little more than a week ago following a contract holdout, pretty much was a nonfactor. Johnson ran nine times for 24 yards and caught six passes for 25 yards.
Jacksonville dominated for most of the first three quarters, but AFC South rival Tennessee made it close with two second-half touchdown passes from Matt Hasselbeck to Kenny Britt. The Titans still had a shot, but Dwight Lowery intercepted Hasselbeck's deep pass with less than 30 seconds left in the game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlg7olWItEg
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Fitzpatrick throws four TD passes as Bills rip Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Ryan Fitzpatrick threw four touchdown passes, two of them to journeyman tight end Scott Chandler, and the Buffalo Bills romped to a season-opening 41-7 victory over the Chiefs on Sunday.
Fitzpatrick finished with 208 passing yards for the Bills, who hadn't scored 40 points in an opener since a 40-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 6, 1992.
Fred Jackson added 112 rushing yards for Buffalo.
Matt Cassel threw for 119 yards amd one touchdown with one interception for Kansas City.
It was the most lopsided season-opening loss in Chiefs history and the worst home loss by the franchise since a 45-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers 35 years ago.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QQnIwVC2gE
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Eagles fire on all cylinders in road win over Rams
ST. LOUIS -- Michael Vick rushed for 98 yards, LeSean McCoy scored two touchdowns and DeSean Jackson topped 100 receiving yards as the Philadelphia Eagles began their self-proclaimed Super Bowl drive with a 31-13 victory over the Rams on Sunday.
The Eagles had 239 rushing yards and were 8 of 11 on third downs. The defense applied constant pressure and piled up five sacks, two by Justin Babin. Darryl Tapp forced a Sam Bradford fumble that led to an easy 56-yard touchdown return by Juqua Parker.
Steven Jackson ran for a 47-yard score on the Rams' first play, but he lasted only one more carry before leaving with a right leg injury for St. Louis. Quarterback Sam Bradford left for X-rays on a finger of his throwing hand in the fourth quarter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvgrL_09Rdc

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Lions get three TDs from Stafford in promising win
TAMPA, Fla. -- Matthew Stafford threw for 305 yards and three touchdowns Sunday to help the Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-20 for their fifth consecutive victory dating to the final month of the 2010 season.
Stafford completed 24 of 33 passes, including TD throws of 36 and 1 yards to Calvin Johnson and 11 yards to Tony Scheffler.
The only interception he threw glanced off the hands of intended receiver Will Heller and was returned 28 yards by Aqib Talib for the only touchdown Tampa Bay managed until Josh Freeman threw a 5-yard scoring pass to Mike Williams with less than two minutes to go.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh6QvKUrX_A

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Newton record-setting, but Panthers fall to Cards
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Rookie Patrick Peterson made amends for a long afternoon at cornerback with an 89-yard punt return for the go-ahead touchdown and the Arizona Cardinals overcame a magnificent NFL debut by Cam Newton to escape with a 28-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Newton, the No. 1 draft pick playing on the same field where he led Auburn to the BCS championship in January, completed 24 of 37 passes for 422 yards and two touchdowns with one interception, the first rookie to throw for more than 400 yards in his NFL opener.
The Panthers had first down at the Arizona 11 late in the game, and even got an extra down on an offside call, but failed to score. Steve Smith had eight catches for 178 yards for Carolina, including touchdown plays of 77 and 26 yards.
Kevin Kolb was 18 of 27 for 309 yards and two touchdowns in his first game for Arizona.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWewgu4Gh14
(only good video)
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Tolbert scores three TDs, lifts Chargers over Vikings
SAN DIEGO -- Fullback Mike Tolbert's third touchdown, a 19-yard pass from Philip Rivers with 5:01 to play, lifted the Chargers to a 24-17 victory over Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Rivers rolled left and waited for Tolbert to get open inside the Vikings' 5-yard line, then lobbed the winning pass. Rivers completed 33 of 48 passes for 335 yards and was intercepted twice. Tolbert also scored on a seven-yard run and had a one-yard touchdown catch.
Peterson, who set the NFL single-game record with 296 yards against San Diego as a rookie in 2007, had 98 yards on 16 carries one day after signing a contract extension potentially worth $100 million.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dbks3k_GGo

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Ginn's heroics help 49ers to victory over Seahawks
Ted Ginn Jr. returned a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns in a minute's span late in the fourth quarter, and the San Francisco 49ers gave Jim Harbaugh a 33-17 victory over the visiting Seattle Seahawks in his much-hyped NFL debut and renewed coaching rivalry with Pete Carroll.
The last player to have a kickoff- and punt-return touchdown in the same game was Eddie Royal of the Denver Broncos on Oct. 19, 2009, against the San Diego Chargers.
Ginn ran a kickoff back 102 yards moments after the defending NFC West champion Seahawks had closed within 19-17. It was the second-longest kick return at home and fourth-longest in team history.
Alex Smith exhibited the poise and polish that Harbaugh believed the 2005 No. 1 overall pick still had in him despite recent history, going 15-of-20 passing for 124 yards and running for a 1-yard TD. David Akers kicked four field goals in his first game with San Francisco.
New Seattle QB Tarvaris Jackson threw a late 55-yard touchdown pass to Doug Baldwin, who played for Harbaugh at Stanford.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGoDdTOVWos

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Grossman's steady hand helps 'Skins dump Giants
LANDOVER, Md. -- Rex Grossman completed 21 of 34 passes for 305 yards and two touchdowns Sunday as the Washington Redskins opened the season with a 28-14 victory over the NFC East rival New York Giants.
Making his first Week 1 start since 2007, Grossman justified -- at least for a week -- coach Mike Shanahan's decision to go with the veteran over John Beck after a quarterback competition that lasted the entire preseason.
Grossman started 0-of-4 passing, but he found Anthony Armstrong for an 18-yard completion that set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Tim Hightower. Grossman later hit Armstrong for a 6-yard score, and first-round draft pick Ryan Kerrigan swung the momentum in the second half by returning an interception for a touchdown.
Eli Manning completed 18 of 32 passes for 268 yards for the Giants.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eA8qY2AgwA

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Jets fully exploit turnovers to corral Cowboys
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Nick Folk kicked a 50-yard field goal with 27 seconds left, giving the New York Jets a 27-24 comeback victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the final game of the NFL's first full Sunday, with the commemoration of the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks as an emotional backdrop.
With the game tied at 24, the Cowboys had a chance for a winning drive with 59 seconds left, but Tony Romo was intercepted on the first play by Darrelle Revis, who returned it 20 yards to Dallas' 34. Four plays later, Folk kicked the go-ahead field goal against his former team.
The Jets tied it with five minutes left when Isaiah Trufant, promoted from the practice squad Saturday, ran in a blocked punt from 18 yards for a touchdown. Joe McKnight ran up the middle unblocked and got his hands on Mat McBriar's kick, which bounced right into Trufant's hands.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtxoTEeUjdM[/SPOILER-BOX]

[BIG OLAF]

I'd rather not recap about that embarrassing loss last night.

[SStrikerR]

Eagles looked pretty solid most of the time, however there's one huge issue that needs to be fixed asap. Run Defense. They were getting torn up like paper, and it was only the rams. Luckily the league is pass happy, but the better teams will exploit that to full effect.

[Ryno]

Wow Tom Brady 517 yards from tonight's game!

[Mantiskilla]

Well that performance by the Broncos (especially the offense) was downright pitiful. Oh well at least Brady went nuts tonight to give me a comeback win for fantasy this week. Grrr man stupid Raiders can't stand that team.

[Pballer42]

I hope the Texans continue their solid play on both sides of the ball. And the Redskins surprisingly looked really good last week. Only downside was the Steelers defense gave me negative points on my fantasy team. I wasnt really too surprised there lost that bad, the Ravens were on it.

[BIG OLAF]

Cowboys about gave me a heart attack. Thanks to Jesse Holley for basically winning them the game. Nice comeback, 'Boys.

EDIT: In case anyone didn't know, Jesse Holley was the guy that won that game show, 4th and Long (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4th_and_Long), which got him the spot on the Dallas roster in the first place.

Oh, and sorry, Ryno. The Jags sucked some ass today.

[Split]

The Patriots own, but the real question is this: Will they have any defensive backs playing next game???!! SO MANY INJURIES!

[Mantiskilla]

Denver holds on to get a much needed win at home so I'm happy. It all comes down to MNF for my fantasy game as I lead 146.76 to 146.60. Opponent has Hicks for the Giants and I have the Rams kicker Brown. Here's to hoping for a lot of FGs from the Rams. Yeah Ryno the Jags are pretty awful at this point but hang in there man

[Ryno]

Denver holds on to get a much needed win at home so I'm happy. It all comes down to MNF for my fantasy game as I lead 146.76 to 146.60. Opponent has Hicks for the Giants and I have the Rams kicker Brown. Here's to hoping for a lot of FGs from the Rams. Yeah Ryno the Jags are pretty awful at this point but hang in there man

dont remind... lol. i bet texans are going to the play offs this year.

I think. they should def. put in Blaine Gabbert! while he is still fresh! am i right? and hes the 10th pick in the draft! and going against Carolina NExt week. we can compare which Rookie QB is the best! right? that was on the stage in the draft!
even though they Mcown played Horrible. Garrard did the same thing before. but since he's a veteran i thik jags want a QB that wants to be in the post season / playoffs every year! just like the patriots and Colts ( even though manning is inured )

just like Mathew Stafford! he is now 2-0 with the lions! and they played great yesterday! he didn't do great the 1st season he played becuase of his shoulder . but i think if you start Gabbert he will get the NFL experience! even though they wont make the play offs. but then next year he will improve and improve as the years ago one! just like Mathew stafford! am i right?

[Mantiskilla]

Yeah I agree Ryno. At least you don't have the QB Controversy going on like Denver does with Orton v Tebow. Listen I'll cheer for Tebow to do well b/c heck he plays for the Broncos and heck he's a winner, but I have always been a supporter of Orton starting b/c he gives the team the best chance to win. With your Jags though I think starting Gabbert now and having him take his lumps seems reasonable to me b/c right now that team (especially on offensive) looks like they are just going through the motions and its only week 2.

[Ryno]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8226f73b/article/into-the-fire-jags-to-start-rookie-gabbert-vs-panthers
Into the fire: Jags to start rookie Gabbert vs. Panthers

i knew it!
see. i love rookie QB's going at each other especially the top 2 that were there in the draft!
funny. it's just like 7 years ago when leftwitch and carr started. somwhat.

[Ryno]

Bills stay ubeaten, stun Pats with furious rally
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Hold on to your seats, the Buffalo Bills are showing they're for real.
Rian Lindell hit a 28-yard field goal as time expired to cap a stunning comeback for a 34-31 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday. The win snapped Buffalo's 15-game losing streak against the Patriots that dated to 2003, and sparked a wild celebration in which stadium officials guarded the goal posts to ensure fans didn't bring them down.
The Bills (3-0) won courtesy of yet another Ryan Fitzpatrick-led rally, overcoming a 21-0 second-quarter deficit. It was reminiscent to what the Bills did in a 38-35 win over Oakland a week earlier, when they scored touchdowns on their final five possession to overcome a 21-3 deficit.

[BIG OLAF]

Boy, did I make a huge mistake going with Vick as my starter QB in my Fantasy league this week. He did fuck-all today.

Flacco is my backup; I was considering putting him in, since the match-up was good, but didn't. I should have. He's whooping ass.

[Mantiskilla]

Boy, did I make a huge mistake going with Vick as my starter QB in my Fantasy league this week. He did fuck-all today.

Flacco is my backup; I was considering putting him in, since the match-up was good, but didn't. I should have. He's whooping ass.

I'm currently leading by 16 pts but my opponent and I both have 2 players remaining. I should be alright though. That does sux about Vick's injury, but I would have started Flacco anyways over Vick today considering he's coming off that concussion and plus Flacco played against a "bad" Rams defense. Well Broncos coughed up the lead to the Titans today so that puts them at 1-2. They are way too conservative on offense; they gotta find a way to stretch the field IMO. Von Miller though....3 forced fumbles in 3 games so I take that for sure plus he's an Aggie. Don't get me started on that game against Oklahoma State though (ugh what a choke job....AGAIN!)

[bns1991]

Ravens took care of business yesterday and got themselves s good win, despite it being against a Rams team with a weak defense. Flacco had a career day, and rookie Torrey Smith's first three receptions in his career in the regular season were touchdowns. He was limping a bit later in the game, but he played through it, so hopefully he will be fine (they cant afford to have both of their deep threats not at 100%). Next Sunday they host the Jets in primetime. This will be Rex Ryan's first time back in Baltimore as the head coach of the Jets.

:DGO RAVENS:D

[Ryno]

who will win tonight game?

SKINS or COWBOYS?

I think SKINS will win. specially with Romo with puncture rib injury.

surprisingly. Bills 3-0 ( only undefeated team in the AFC )
and then SKIN might be 3-0.. wow.
and now Detroit lions are 3-0! Mathew Stafford progressing! i think he is now the real deal now. even though they struggled that game.

and about the Jags and panthers game Cat vs cat. rookie vs rookie draft QB's on draft stage going after each other. uhg...

it was such a wet game i couldnt tell if they were doing bad or if it was the weather. but all i know is that the jags defense played well. could have done some interceptions and fumbles. and the bad thing about what the jags did. is couldnt handle the ball when snapping the football. did that like 4 times. but Gabbert played pretty well for a 1st career start espeically in the rain. i think he did better than CAM. maybe becuase the jags defense played well. lol. compared to mcown.

[Ryno]

all i have to say is that i'm 0-4 in my fantasy... lol

[AC9breaker]

Lmfao at the Cowboys Lions game last night. That shit was hilarious, and woot woot, Giants 3-1. Bills should have won their game yesterday too, they suck.

[BIG OLAF]

Lmfao at the Cowboys Lions game last night. That shit was hilarious, and woot woot, Giants 3-1. Bills should have won their game yesterday too, they suck.

Hilariously sad, yes. The worst part is people think the Lions are worth a shit now. I doubt they'll make the playoffs. Hell, whenever the teams Detroit plays decide to stop handing them wins (well, Dallas and Minnesota handed them; don't know about the other games), maybe they'll come back down to earth and realize that they aren't as good as they think.

I was having fun on Facebook last night trolling Lions fans, though, telling them that they won't make the playoffs, probably have a finishing record of 4-12, etc.

Anyway, on the fantasy front, I'm glad I gave Vick another shot this week. Got me a lot of points, and the Eagles lost (another plus). I feel bad for my dad, though. His opponent this week had Rodgers at QB. He got 43 points alone. Goddamn.

I'm hurting for TEs, though. Antonio Gates has that weird foot problem, and Aaron Hernandez as a torn MCL. I've resulted to using Fred Davis, and he's not that bad, but Washington has a bye next week, and I'll have no healthy TEs unless one of the other two get better somehow.

[SStrikerR]

I don't even want to discuss the Dream Team right now...

[Ryno]

I don't even want to discuss the Dream Team right now...

if so..

watch the dream team be the opposite in the super bowl.

Bills or browns vs 49ers.... or lions

[Mantiskilla]

Well looks like the Tebow era is about to begin in Denver as he almost brought them back from 16 down against the Chargers. Denver needs to get on the horn to try and get some draft picks for Orton (even though I STILL think Orton is better)

[BIG OLAF]

The Eagles made a huge mistake proclaiming themselves the "Dream Team." I think Phil Simms said yesterday that teams like to "come after" players, or other teams, that give themselves pretentious nicknames. I'd have to agree with him.

That's why I don't really like how Dallas is called "America's Team", but at least that nickname wasn't self-proclaimed...

Good games yesterday, though. Vick got me decent fantasy points (though, no thanks to those 4 INTs, Mikey...), and the Eagles still managed to lose. Giants lost, too. I also enjoyed watching the Jets lose, but watching the Patriots beat them gave me a little preview of what I'm probably in for next weekend. That's going to suck.

[Ryno]

Well looks like the Tebow era is about to begin in Denver as he almost brought them back from 16 down against the Chargers. Denver needs to get on the horn to try and get some draft picks for Orton (even though I STILL think Orton is better)

i sure wish jags took Tebow that year when they had the chance since it's Tebows home town. and jags can sell more tix that way... tsk tsk jags...


oh well Blaine threw a 75 yard. which was impressive.

[Mantiskilla]

The Eagles made a huge mistake proclaiming themselves the "Dream Team." I think Phil Simms said yesterday that teams like to "come after" players, or other teams, that give themselves pretentious nicknames. I'd have to agree with him.

Nah just that idiot Vince Young that said that. I'm sure most of the players were probably pissed at him for saying that at his press conference. Yeah Ryno just think in 2 weeks he starts against Miami the same day they are gonna be honoring the 09 Gators team haha

[Powder Keg]

The Eagles are a J-O-K-E. The rest of their schedule isn't looking easy, either. Their D against the run and O-line are atrocious. Reid continues to get away with murder and needs to be fired....then maybe the team will actually be tolerable again. If you're from the Philly area though, from the team themselves, the organization, and the fans? It's impossible to like this team. and I like every other Philly team.

[Ryno]

just like i said....

BILLS or BROWNS vs 49ers or LIONS in the super bowl
will be this years dream team!
by the look of their record! and their schedule!

[BIG OLAF]

I could see the Bills or the 49ers going to the Superbowl (winning it would depend on who they were playing, I think). As for the Browns or Lions, nah. I don't buy that. The Lions had two gimmies, and should be 2-2, and the Browns...well, they aren't a terrible team (and neither are the Lions), but I don't think either of them could go all the way.

[Gunslinger-08]

Fuck the Steelers. That is all.

[Ryno]

you know whats cool and funny.. even though the jags lost 5 in a row they can still make it in the playoffs. haha! i think right now with out peyton manning not starting. the AFC south is the weakest Div in the NFL right now. this will be awesome if the jags made the payoffs with gabberts 1st start. even though they wont. but hey. things could change around. and second half seasons could change around. :D

I rmember it used to be the NFC WEST. where they would have to have an 8-8 record to make the playoffs.
http://www.nfl.com/standings
AFC South Team W L
Tennessee Titans 3 2
Houston Texans 3 3
Jacksonville Jaguars 1 5
Indianapolis Colts 0 6

[Ryno]

this touch down will always be LOL.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlIh_9JcBS0&feature=related

[Mantiskilla]

Yeah the fact that he smokes the guy in the face so hard that it hits the camera guy in the back of the head had me laughing when i first saw that highlight

[Mantiskilla]

HOLY CRAP Tim Tebow! I thought for sure the game was over today and then BAM! Broncos score 15 unanswered points in less than 6 mins to send it to overtime and then win it. I'll take it that's for sure but man did Tebow look bad for 3+ qtrs of football today. Oh yeah and the Dolphins just might be the worst team in the league man are they dreadful

[Ryno]

HOLY CRAP Tim Tebow! I thought for sure the game was over today and then BAM! Broncos score 15 unanswered points in less than 6 mins to send it to overtime and then win it. I'll take it that's for sure but man did Tebow look bad for 3+ qtrs of football today. Oh yeah and the Dolphins just might be the worst team in the league man are they dreadful

once i clicked the topic. i knew it was going to be about tebow.... if they make it to the super bowl Jacksonville is going to be happy Tebow is there but half upset becuase jax didnt get there. lol.

[Pballer42]

Coming from a non broncos fan living in broncos territory, Tebow is going to be one of the worst statistically but he will win games on leadership, drive, and determination. Denver fans also love him and he makes the team actually believe, even if he doesnt make them better as was apparent on sunday for 55 mins.

Now that the mini Tebow sighting is over, the Texans really looked impressive without most of our key guys this past weekend. And my other two teams, my skins and colts, got TORCHED lol so it was a half and half weekend for me.

[Mantiskilla]

Coming from a non broncos fan living in broncos territory, Tebow is going to be one of the worst statistically but he will win games on leadership, drive, and determination. Denver fans also love him and he makes the team actually believe, even if he doesnt make them better as was apparent on sunday for 55 mins.

Now that the mini Tebow sighting is over, the Texans really looked impressive without most of our key guys this past weekend. And my other two teams, my skins and colts, got TORCHED lol so it was a half and half weekend for me.

Well on the flipside as a Broncos fan living in Texans territory I can tell you that after their drubbin' of the Titans most all fans are just relieved that they won a so called "must win" game. That's been pretty much the topic on sports talk radio along with Andre Johnson possibly coming back this week.

[Ryno]

Steelers contain Brady in edging Patriots
PITTSBURGH -- Ben Roethlisberger passed for 365 yards and two touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Steelers finally found a way to beat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 25-17 on Sunday.
Roethlisberger completed 36 of 50 passes and led the Steelers (6-2) on a series of clock-chewing drives, effectively keeping Brady and the NFL's top-ranked offense off the field. Pittsburgh held the ball for more than 39 minutes and survived a late rally to win its fourth straight following a 2-2 start.
Brady passed for two touchdowns but threw for a season-low 198 yards and couldn't get into any sort of rhythm while losing to the Steelers for just the second time in his career.
The Patriots (5-2) drew within six when Brady hit Aaron Hernandez for a one-yard touchdown pass with 2:35 remaining, but a last-gasp drive ended when Brady was sacked and the ball rolled out of the end zone for a safety with eight seconds to play.

[Split]

Yeah that game sucked. Such a shitshow, and the ending was just pitiful. Also, the officials missing Gronk's TD pissed me off so hard -- it could've been such a game changer!! Of course part of the fault lies with Bill Belichick, who's usually pretty smart about challenges, for not breaking out the red flag.

[BIG OLAF]

I understand teams have off-games. Hell, the Ravens had quite the off-game against the Jaguars last week. So, it's understandable; these things happen.

I just really wish that it hadn't been an off-game while playing the Filthydelphia Eagles.

At least Vick got me some Fantasy points.

[Mantiskilla]

Man such a poor sports week for me personally....

1. Had Texas in 6 and b/c Cards were team of destiny I lost out on cash money. Happy that Berkman got a ring though since I'm an Astros fan
2. Texas A&M loses at home to Missouri (again) via choke job (again)
3. Tebow was AWFUL and Broncos fall to 2-5 on the season.

I guess some silver lining would be that my fantasy team won this week big to stop a 4 game losing streak, Colorado Avalanche have started well this NHL season and Houston Dynamo won 1st Leg in MLS playoffs

[bns1991]

I'm glad the Ravens got that win against Arizona. It was the biggest comeback in team history. A good win to have with the division so tight. If they beat :cough: Pittsburgh, they shouldn't have a problem winning the division.

[SStrikerR]

I understand teams have off-games. Hell, the Ravens had quite the off-game against the Jaguars last week. So, it's understandable; these things happen.

I just really wish that it hadn't been an off-game while playing the Filthydelphia Eagles.

At least Vick got me some Fantasy points.

It's not an off game when your team just sucks. The Eagles played like the team they were supposed to be from the start, the Cowgirls played like an overpaid, mediocre team with an overhyped quarterback who is the NFL's version of LeBron.

The Ravens-Jags was an off game. Eagles-Cowboys was not.

[Ryno]

i'm glad the jags beat the ravens... haha

( i live in jax. born and raised in jax )

[Ryno]

Packers get pair of pick-sixes in win over Chargers
SAN DIEGO -- The Green Bay Packers are still undefeated, thanks to both Aaron Rodgers and Philip Rivers.
Rodgers was at his best, throwing lasers, long balls and touchdown passes to four receivers as the Packers held on through a wild finish to beat the banged-up San Diego Chargers, 45-38, on Sunday.
The defending Super Bowl champion Packers (8-0) remain the NFL's only undefeated team. The Chargers (4-4) are staggering, having lost three straight games.
Rodgers completed 21 of 26 passes for 247 yards and ran his NFL-leading total to 24 TD throws. He had scoring passes of 5 yards to Jermichael Finley, 16 to Jordy Nelson, 21 to James Jones and 4 to Greg Jennings.
Rivers also threw four touchdown passes to tie his career high, three of them to Vincent Jackson, but had three interceptions. Two were returned for touchdowns in the span of six plays in the first quarter. The final pickoff, by Charlie Peprah, came in the closing seconds after the Chargers got one last chance at tying the game. Peprah returned it 76 yards to seal the victory.
The Packers led by 21 points early in the fourth quarter before Rivers threw touchdown passes of 5 and 29 yards to Jackson in the span of 1:07 midway through the quarter.
San Diego had a final chance to tie it, starting a drive at its 32 with 1:05 remaining and no timeouts left. Aided by a pass interference call against Charles Woodson, Rivers moved the Chargers to the Packers 41 before putting up a deep ball that Peprah easily picked off.
Rivers' 14 interceptions lead the NFL. He was 26 of 46 for 385 yards.
His miserable stretch of turnovers continued with two pick-sixes that gave the Packers a 21-7 lead.
Desmond Bishop tipped a pass intended for tight end Antonio Gates and Peprah intercepted. He broke four tackles during his 40-yard return and got a big block by Clay Matthews.
On the next Chargers possession, Tramon Williams jumped a route for an interception and 40-yard TD return.
Rivers and Mike Tolbert kept the Chargers in the game. Tolbert scored on an 8-yard run and, after the Chargers held the Packers on fourth-and-2 at the San Diego 36, Nick Novak kicked a career-best 52-yard field goal to pull to 21-17.
Amazingly, the Packers' next drive was just their third of the first half. Although he was sacked twice, Rodgers moved the Packers to the San Diego 16 before throwing a TD pass to Nelson, who hauled it in at the 1 and then rolled into the end zone for a 28-17 halftime lead.
After Rivers hit Gates with an 11-yard TD pass in the third quarter, Rodgers, who lives in the San Diego area in the offseason, threw a perfect 21-yarder to Jones and then a 4-yarder to Jennings early in the fourth quarter to seemingly put away the game.
The Chargers played without injured running back Ryan Mathews, wide receiver Malcom Floyd and linebacker Shaun Phillips. San Diego guard Kris Dielman missed his second straight game with a concussion.


Manning's TD pass propels Giants past Pats again
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Eli Manning hit Jake Ballard for a 1-yard touchdown pass with 15 seconds left, giving the New York Giants a 24-20 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, repeating a comeback victory similar to the 2008 Super Bowl between the teams.
The Giants won that one, 17-14, on Manning's 13-yard scoring pass to Plaxico Burress with 35 seconds remaining. But on Sunday, it looked like the Patriots would win with a comeback of their own when Tom Brady threw a 14-yard scoring pass to Rob Gronkowski, making it 20-17 with 1:36 to go.
But the Giants (6-2) had enough time to move 80 yards on eight plays -- helped by a 20-yard pass interference penalty against the Patriots (5-3) that put the ball at the one with 30 seconds to play. Three plays later, Manning found Ballard in the back left corner of the end zone.

[bns1991]

The Ravens got another big win yesterday. I jumped off the couch when Torrey Smith missed that touchdown pass, and then again when he scored a few plays later (I had to be reserved in my celebration since I was that was awake in my house) . Defense was solid, and T Sizzle (Ball So Hard University:D:D) got a big interception that set up a scoring drive. If they can at least split the season series with the Bengals, they can easily wrap up the division.

[BIG OLAF]

It's not an off game when your team just sucks. The Eagles played like the team they were supposed to be from the start, the Cowgirls played like an overpaid, mediocre team with an overhyped quarterback who is the NFL's version of LeBron.

The Ravens-Jags was an off game. Eagles-Cowboys was not.

Originally being from Philly, and visiting there numerous times in my life, I feel that "The City of Brotherly Love" is quite an ironic name for the place.

Also, Romo is hardly "overhyped." When's the last time you saw or heard someone who knew what they were talking about say how absolutely amazing he is? It's been a good, long while. Ergo, he's not "hyped" at all. He gets bashed from all sides. While he puts up good numbers, he lacks consistency. That's his major flaw. He's this Dallas generation's Danny White.

Anyway, you can believe what you will (trust me, being a Dallas fan, I get hate all the time, so I'm used to it), but the Eagles aren't that good of a team, either. Whether or not that windbag Vince Young called them "The Dream Team", they still aren't anywhere near that. They're just more consistent than Dallas, and that's obviously a huge factor for what makes a team subjectively "better" than others.

On to other things, the Steelers lost again. Good stuff, both because

A. I hate the Steelers.

B. The guy I was playing against in Fantasy this week had Roethlisberger, so I needed him to have a less-than-great game, which he did. You almost can always count on Baltimore to come through against Pittsburgh.

Now, I need Vick to have at least a decent performance tonight (but, it would obviously be nice if the Eagles still lost), and I'll have this week in the bag. I'm already on a bit of a roll, since I put the final nail in my brother's coffin last week, effectively ending any chance he had at making our league's playoffs.

[Mantiskilla]

Well back on track in fantasy for me as I've now won 2 in a row. McGahee had a HUGE game and I sat him (Doh!). Ah well Steven Jackson and Michael Bush both did well anyway. TEBOW! Well as I always say "Its ALWAYS Raider Hater week so it was nice to see them go on the road and beat those fools. 3-5 now and only a game out of 1st? Man the afc west is awful this year haha

[Mantiskilla]

The hell is going on this season?! You got Tebow at 3-1 as a starter and won with 2 COMPLETED passes?! Dream Team (Eagles) looks dreadful, 49ers look like world beaters, Dallas is getting back on track, Baltimore can only beat the Steelers its seems, and heck the Texans look dare I say really good? This season has be ridiculous for sure.

[SStrikerR]

....I quit.

[Ryno]

i'm now actually doing good in my fantasy now, 4-5 the opposite teams are winning.

[bns1991]

After the Ravens game, I was very upset at the way my favorite team played. They totally abandoned the run, which is a real disappointment since Ray Rice has been one of the more consistent players for us all year. And those two turnovers on special teams killed us (David Reed:argh:).

However there are some good things that came out of this game if you can believe that. The two tight ends continue to bet better, and the defense continues to show that they are the most dominant in the league in the way that the minimized the number of points scored after turnovers.

It seems like the Ravens put so much energy into beating the Steelers that they are having trouble with teams after with the games that follow (0-2 following those wins). I still believe that they are the best team in the AFC, and will validate their position as one of the top teams in the NFL when they win their upcoming games against the Bengals and the 49ers.

[Ryno]

omg. yeah where did the 49ers came out of? they only have like one loss. lol. bengals are still good. if they didn;t make that interception they coud have stayed up top.

oh and the colts. haha! even though peyton manning is not playing it's time for the other teams to give it a shot. becuase all the years they have been postive. it's time for the other teams to at least give a shot!

[Ryno]

Oh this is just in. just went on NFL.com ( breaking news )
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8241ea19/article/texans-already-rule-out-qb-schaub-for-week-12-vs-jaguars?module=HP11_breaking_news

TEXANS' LEINART TO START IN PLACE OF SCHAUB

Though he gave no indication he was playing through pain during the Texans' 37-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston quarterback Matt Schaub suffered what's now being called a significant foot injury during the first half of Sunday's victory.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak revealed Schaub's injury Monday during his weekly news conference and already ruled the quarterback out following the Texans' Week 11 bye.

Matt Leinart will start for the Texans against the Jaguars in Week 12.

That is a GREAT thing for my TEAM!! haha! GO JAGS!

[Mantiskilla]

Sorry Ryno but I think Foster is gonna run all over the Jags in a few weeks anyway for it to even matter haha.

[BIG OLAF]

They're just more consistent than Dallas

^Allow me to redact that statement.

Anyway, I lost to my dad in Fantasy this week. Stupid, too, because I would have won if I started Tennessee's defense. I'm just always scared to use the Titans, because some games they dominate, and others they fall flat on their faces. Coulda shoulda woulda, I guess.

[Pballer42]

Im sad that Schaub is out for the season. I hope he manages to come back earlier than expected.

[Mantiskilla]

^Allow me to redact that statement.

Anyway, I lost to my dad in Fantasy this week. Stupid, too, because I would have won if I started Tennessee's defense. I'm just always scared to use the Titans, because some games they dominate, and others they fall flat on their faces. Coulda shoulda woulda, I guess.

Yeah that sux. I happened to win this week in spite of being dumb and not playing Michael Bush, Larry Fitzgerald, and AJ Green. I got lucky straight up b/c McGahee also got injured in 1st qtr so i didn't get much production from him. Thank god for Tom Brady (as usual). Broncos at 4-5 now going for a 5th win against the Jets. Don't think its gonna happen but we'll see

[Mantiskilla]

TEBOW! What the hell is this guy made of. I swear man this guy is gonna give me a heartattack the rest of the season. 5-5 now and I'll sure as hell take it.

[Ryno]

I'm up set. The jags should have drafted tebow. Oh well at least he went to my high school for home schooling before he went to neece high school :P

[Jenni Porshakin]

My San Francisco 49ers, once the best team in the league and five* rings, falls from grace.
But this new season is quite exciting.


A poem:
-------------
Ten years in the Desert of the NFL,
the badlands they are banished.
And then a miracle appears.
No, not a first round draft pick.
But a coach by the name of
Jim Harbaugh
And rise the mighty 49ers have!
They are 8-1
With a single loss to the Dallas Cowboys (booooo)
Now we begin the second part of the season with much angst
for the glow of those five rings calls a Sixth
And the West Coast offense shall shatter the meagerness of the AFC
Patriots? Texans? Steelers? Raiders?
LULZ
The Niners like knights in shining armor on steeds of white
shall trounce upon the other weaker elements of the NFC West
Thy AFC & NFC West bodies shall quake with fear!
For the rise of a mighty 49ers team harkens in the West
With a hearty shout shall Jim Harbaugh lead them to the playoff
And dare we say...a Super Bowl?
AMEN!


*The five Super Bowl win are 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989 and 1995.

[Mantiskilla]

Yeah as a Broncos fan I'll never forget the 55-10 beat down I had to see your 49ers put on them back in SB XXIV (damn you Montana, Rice, Taylor, Lott, etc.) but yeah you fans have been through the ringer the last 5 or so years so it's nice to see that storied franchise get back on its feet again.

TEBOW! Guess Romo was right stating that his playbook is the Bible...well at least until he loses again

[Ryno]

how about those niners... eh'em....

[Jenni Porshakin]

well not to sidetrack my own thread, but I feel sorry for Tebow.
Haven't been following him enough, but from what I hear he just shouldn't be a quarterback in the NFL. Perhaps a running back or backup QB, but not the starter.

[Jenni Porshakin]

Niners with Harbaugh are going to wipe the floor with AFC teams (looking at Niners record so far). So it comes down to which NFC team is going to stop them? Somehow I see the Packers doing it.

[Mantiskilla]

Yeah that's pretty much correct and I can't disagree with you. Problem is that all he's doing is winning football games. 4-1 since he took over for Kyle Orton

[Jenni Porshakin]

How long will Touchdown Jesus last for?
(hated to do that, but the LULZ felt too good to pass up :D

[AC9breaker]

I love how a million 49'ers and Detroit fans came out of the woodworks this season.

[Roger Triton]

I love how a million 49'ers and Detroit fans came out of the woodworks this season.
I'm a long time Niners fan.

btw aren't Detroit fans like Philly fans? Get all excited the first half of season then start threatening to riot because team can't get to Super Bowl? :-P

[Mantiskilla]

Hey I can't blame either Lions nor Niners fans coming outta the woodwork this season. Both cities have had to endure not just bad but BRUTAL football for like the last 5-7 years

[BIG OLAF]

I love how a million 49'ers and Detroit fans came out of the woodwork this season.

That's a type of "Fair Weather Fan", as in that they're the people that are closeted fans when their team is doing shitty, but the second things turn for the good, they bust out the jerseys and whoop it up. Usually obnoxious loudmouths that do that, too. Even when Dallas is sucking, I still support them and remain vocal about it, like a good fan should.

Now if I can just slow my heart rate from watching that OT quarter....

EDIT: Eagles need to win tonight, please. Here's hoping, but I won't get the hopes up too high.

[Mantiskilla]

LOL. Dallas had no business going to OT with Washington today. Then again that's pretty much how that team has played for oh I don't know the last 5 yrs or so. I guess fans can breathe easy b/c they won today but if they would have lost?. Well....

As always every year ESPN Page 2 does a remaking of teams logos as it compares to how they are doing this season. Pretty creative and funny so check it out. The Eagles logo is fantastic

http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/story/_/id/7238360/page-2-rebrands-nfl-logos-better-reflect-field-performance

[Ryno]

after a win from Philly Eagles against the giants 17-10 on Sunday night.

here is the recap of Sundays afternoon games

[SPOILER-BOX]Ravens hold on fourth-and-goal to topple Bengals
BALTIMORE -- Joe Flacco threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns, and the Baltimore Ravens squeezed by the Cincinnati Bengals 31-24 on Sunday to move into first place in the AFC North.
Flacco connected with rookie Torrey Smith on a 38-yard TD to give Baltimore (7-3) a 31-14 lead early in the fourth quarter. Smith finished with six catches for 165 yards, while Ray Rice ran for 104 yards and two scores.
The Bengals (6-4) got to the Baltimore 7 in the final minute but could not score the tying touchdown.
The victory moved the Ravens into a first-place tie with Pittsburgh, but Baltimore is 2-0 against the Steelers and holds the tiebreaker advantage.
Bengals rookie quarterback Andy Dalton threw for 373 yards but was intercepted three times.

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Browns outlast Jags despite missed field-goal try
CLEVELAND -- Jacksonville rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert's pass into the end zone on the game's final play was incomplete, allowing the Cleveland Browns to escape with a 14-10 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Gabbert rifled a 3-yard pass high over the middle that went off wide receiver Mike Thomas' outstretched hands, and the Browns (4-6) celebrated a win they nearly gave away.
Colt McCoy shook off an apparent injury and threw a 3-yard TD pass to Josh Cribbs in the fourth to give Cleveland a 14-10 lead. A missed field goal by Browns kicker Phil Dawson with 2:49 left gave the Jaguars (3-7) a final chance and Gabbert nearly pulled off the comeback.
Chris Ogbonnaya rushed for 115 yards and scored on a 1-yard run for Cleveland, ending a touchdown drought at home that lasted more than 158 minutes.

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Stafford's five TD passes rally Lions past Panthers
DETROIT -- Matthew Stafford threw his fifth touchdown pass to Brandon Pettigrew with 2:32 left to help the Detroit Lions rally to beat the Carolina Panthers 49-35 Sunday.
Detroit (7-3) became the first NFL team since at least 1950 to win three games in a season after trailing by at least 17 points, according to STATS, LLC.
Carolina (2-8) led 24-7 in the second quarter.
The Panthers tied it at 35 with 4:59 left on Cam Newton's 6-yard run and 2-point conversion pass.
Stafford started the game-winning drive with a 30-yard pass to Calvin Johnson and capped it by converting a third down from the 7 with a strike to Pettigrew in the end zone.
Newton helped Detroit seal the victory by throwing his third interception on the next snap.

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Rodgers' late TD helps Packers beat Buccaneers
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers survived a scare from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 35-26 victory Sunday.
With the Packers leading by two points and trying to fend off a rally by Tampa Bay in the fourth quarter, Rodgers found Jordy Nelson for a clinching 40-yard touchdown with 2:55 left in the game -- Nelson's second TD catch of the afternoon.
The Packers ran their record to 10-0, leaving them as the NFL's lone undefeated team going into a Thanksgiving Day matchup at Detroit.
Josh Freeman threw for 342 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for the Buccaneers (4-6), who have lost four straight but didn't back down against one of the NFL's elite teams.

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Surging Dolphins rout injury-riddled Bills
MIAMI -- Miami set up two touchdowns with interceptions, Matt Moore threw for three scores, and the Dolphins' improbable midseason surge gained momentum Sunday when they drubbed the Buffalo Bills 35-8.
After losing their first seven games, the Dolphins (3-7) have three consecutive victories for the first time since 2008, winning by a combined score of 86-20. Buffalo (5-5) has been outscored 106-26 while losing three in a row.
To make matters worse for the injury-riddled Bills, they lost NFL rushing leader Fred Jackson in the third quarter when he hurt his leg. Receiver Donald Jones (left ankle) and cornerback Terrence McGee (left leg) were carted off the field in the second period.
For the third game in a row, the Dolphins held the opposition without a touchdown.

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Raiders survive Vikings' late rally for road win
MINNEAPOLIS -- Carson Palmer threw for 164 yards and a touchdown, and the Oakland Raiders capitalized on mistakes by Minnesota in a 27-21 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.
Michael Bush rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown for the Raiders (6-4), who suffered a scare when receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey was carted off the field with a neck injury in the fourth quarter.
Heyward-Bey was injured when linebacker E.J. Henderson's knee inadvertently hit him in the back of the head while he was being tackled. No movement could be seen in his extremities, and there was no immediate word on his status.
Adrian Peterson left the game in the second quarter with an injured left ankle, and the Vikings (2-8) weren't able to complete a fourth-quarter rally.

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Cowboys beat Redskins in OT for third straight
LANDOVER, Md. -- Dan Bailey kicked a 39-yard field goal 9:21 into overtime Sunday, giving the Dallas Cowboys a 27-24 win over the Washington Redskins.
The Cowboys rallied after allowing a late fourth-quarter touchdown to win their third straight and improve to 6-4, keeping the pressure on the first-place New York Giants in the NFC East.
The Redskins lost their sixth straight, their longest skid since their 0-7 start in 1998. They sent the game to overtime on Rex Grossman's 4-yard fade pass to Donte' Stallworth with 14 seconds remaining in regulation.
Washington's Graham Gano missed a 52-yard field goal in overtime.
Bailey's winning kick was set up by Tony Romo's 26-yard pass to Dez Bryant.

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49ers topple Cardinals for eighth straight win
SAN FRANCISCO -- Alex Smith threw for 267 yards and two touchdowns, and the San Francisco 49ers forced five turnovers to blow past the Arizona Cardinals 23-7 on a soggy Sunday at Candlestick Park.
Smith tossed scores to Kyle Williams and Vernon Davis on the first two drives of the third quarter to help the 49ers pull away for their eighth straight victory. San Francisco (9-1) can clinch the NFC West with a win at Baltimore on Thursday and a loss by Seattle against Washington next weekend.
Patrick Willis, Donte Whitner and Dashon Goldson all intercepted passes by John Skelton. The quarterback for the Cardinals (3-7) lost for the first time in three starts this season in place of the injured Kevin Kolb.


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Seahawks handle Rams for second straight win
ST. LOUIS -- Sidney Rice caught a touchdown pass and drew a pass interference call in the end zone that led to a field goal, and the Seattle Seahawks defeated the St. Louis Rams 24-7 on Sunday.
The Seahawks' defense also came up with a big game, sacking Sam Bradford five times and forcing him to lose two fumbles that led to touchdowns.
Marshawn Lynch scored for the fourth straight week, although he just missed on a third straight 100-yard game. Chris Clemons had three sacks and came up with both fumbles. The Rams (2-8) totaled 185 yards.
The Seahawks (4-6) won on consecutive weeks for the first time, following up on an upset over Baltimore, and have won 12 of 13 in the series.
Seattle improved to 2-4 on the road in a game notable for sloppy play and 19 punts, including a season-high 10 by the Rams' Donnie Jones.

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Falcons hold on after Titans lose Hasselbeck
ATLANTA -- Roddy White had seven receptions for a season-high 147 yards and Jonathan Babineaux led an Atlanta defense that held off the Tennessee Titans for a 23-17 victory Sunday.
The Falcons (6-4) bounced back from an overtime loss to New Orleans, but it wasn't easy. Jake Locker took over for injured Matt Hasselbeck and threw a pair of touchdown passes to Nate Washington to make a game of it for the Titans (5-5).
Atlanta jumped ahead on Matt Ryan's 17-yard touchdown pass to Tony Gonzalez and was up 20-3 in the third quarter after Michael Turner scored on a 4-yard run.
Hasselbeck went out with a sprained elbow and Locker nearly led an improbable comeback. The rookie threw for 140 yards after taking over late in the third quarter.

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Cutler keeps Bears streaking, Chargers reeling
CHICAGO -- Jay Cutler threw for 286 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chicago Bears won their fifth straight, beating Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers 31-20 on Sunday.
Chicago (7-3) continued its remarkable turnaround and handed the Chargers their fifth straight loss, their longest slide since an 0-5 start in 2003. But it wasn't easy.
Rivers threw for 280 yards. For most of the game, he looked more like a Pro Bowl quarterback than the guy who had been turning it over at an alarming rate. But two late interceptions helped preserve the win for Chicago.
The Bears were leading 31-20 when San Diego's Antoine Cason returned an interception 64 yards to the Chicago 20. But instead of driving for a touchdown, Rivers sealed it with an interception.

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[/SPOILER-BOX]

[bns1991]

I'm looking forward to the Thanksgiving games, especially the Ravens:-D and the 49ers. My Uncle is a niners fan. But he's the kind of fan that doesn't really support his team until they are winning games consistently. I would love for Baltimore to get this win.

[Ryno]

There's also Green Bay Vs. The Lions Game. that should be a good one.
2 good games in one day!

i dont know about the Dallas and Miami game... lol

[Mantiskilla]

Dallas/Miami game is the only bad game on the docket, but we'll get to see Leon Lett debacle from years ago probably 10x over haha

[BIG OLAF]

we'll get to see Leon Lett debacle from years ago probably 10x over haha

Ah, that's a classic. Here's a little video recap featuring Emmit Smith, Bill Bates, and Jimmy Johnson for those who don't know what we're talking about.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2kcpTmheM4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2kcpTmheM4

[Mantiskilla]

For the 4th week in a row......

TEBOW TIME!

Although more than anything the defensive has been playing lights out especially Von Miller (Gig Em...WHOOP!)

[Split]

Patriots are wrecking face. Gronk is my hero.

[BIG OLAF]

For the 4th week in a row......

TEBOW TIME!

Although more than anything the defensive has been playing lights out especially Von Miller (Gig Em...WHOOP!)

My dad and I decided to watch that game. No offense, but Tebow is really predictable. Not necessarily bad, mind you, but just easy to read. Almost every play was either an option run, or an attempted pass that turned into a run. Even though he did have a some nice completions, most of his passes were horribly overthrown. I don't see what the big deal is about him.

Anyway, I played a guy in Fantasy this week that didn't even bother changing his lineup (he had Fred Jackson, who is on IR, and Chad Ochocinco, who was out) since his record is like 4-7 or something. So, easy win for me, and Darren Sproles hasn't even gone for me yet.

As for the Dallas game on Thanksgiving, I knew it wasn't going to be easy, really. Miami has been looking sharper than usual the past few weeks, so I knew it was going to actually be a game, and not just a beatdown. I had to take some Excedrin after the game, though, due to stress and too many shots of rum. Good times.

[Mantiskilla]

Yeah I was kinda surprised about the Cowboys/Dolphins game. I agree with Tebow being somewhat predictable but man that guy just has a will to win. I still think our D isn't getting enough credit. Von Miller is only 4 sacks away from breaking the rookie sack record that Julius Peppers put up and he still has 5 more games. It's so funny b/c I told all my friends and A&M college buddies last year that he was the perfect fit for Denver. It's working well thus far

[Ryno]

I say what's funny the texans2nd string QB getting injured and had to settle for a 3rd. watch them go to the super bowl and with with their 3rd string. or unless they put like favre , garcia, edwrds, good bye shaub? ( if it happens )

[Gunslinger-08]

My dad and I decided to watch that game. No offense, but Tebow is really predictable. Not necessarily bad, mind you, but just easy to read. Almost every play was either an option run, or an attempted pass that turned into a run. Even though he did have a some nice completions, most of his passes were horribly overthrown. I don't see what the big deal is about him.


He's... perplexing. He's a bad quarterback, but he wins games. He's got one hell of a set of intangibles that's working... somehow.

I'm still trying to put an opinion together on him and his future in the NFL.

[Ryno]

ok. this morning at work i went on facebook and on my news feed was filled with Jack Del Rio fired. I think it's the Players not doing well not Jack Delrio. becuase back in the coughlin era Brunell , Fred Taylor, Jimmy Smith.. etc those players. they did great. after that they started to do bad. and fired coughlin. becuase players start to get old. and it was just them that are goof. but this year and the past seasons with jack it's just the players. that dont do good. i think. becuase right now in NY they are thinking of firing Coughlin.

but oh well it is what it is...

I think The Jags should Pick up Bill Cower. or Maybe pick Couphlin again?
also a jags sold to a new owner. since wayne weaver retired and hes getting old. and want to enjor life. the new owner. i think his name is kahn want to stay in jax with the team.. but hey that could change.. lol. last year in 2010 he want to buy the rams. lol.

this was so unexpected when i saw it this morning.

wow when i go to monday night football. i'm going to feel a bit weird at a new era. I think alot of fans are.
as you can see on NFL.com
i've been going to jags season since day 1 for 18th season and somthing new / breaking news has made jax respond. :P

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d824958d6/article/changes-in-jacksonville-wont-stop-with-firing-of-del-rio?module=HP11_cp

[BIG OLAF]

I heard on the news that Del Rio had an ultimatum at the beginning of the season:

Get the Jaguars to the playoffs, or hit the road.

And, I think the Jags playoffs hopes are pretty much out the window, so Del Rio's job in Jacksonville followed suit. I found it kind of a shocker that the new owners were considering selling the team off to another city, but they said it probably won't happen.

[Mantiskilla]

I dunno Del Rio to looks like he packed it in a few weeks ago. Doesn't help that the Jags for the most part haven't done a very good job in the draft so Del Rio didn't have much to work with anyway. Couple that along with the Garrard debacle before the season started probably started the smoke before the FIRE (lol corny I know)

[Ryno]

Jacksonville does it again! as in Tebow! :)

Broncos share division lead after beating Vikes
MINNEAPOLIS -- Tim Tebow led yet another late rally, passing for a season-best 202 yards and two third-quarter touchdowns to help the Denver Broncos win their fifth straight game with a 35-32 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Matt Prater kicked two field goals in the final 93 seconds for the Broncos (7-5), who moved into a first-place tie in the AFC West with a loss by the Oakland Raiders. Christian Ponder set Minnesota's single-game rookie record with 381 yards passing, including a pair of touchdowns to Percy Harvin, but his sideline throw with 1:33 remaining was intercepted by Andre Goodman to set up the winner.
Harvin had a career-high 156 yards for the Vikings (2-10), who lost their fourth in a row.

[Mantiskilla]

Lol gotta resort to Jacksonville = Tebow eh Ryno? That's alright there's plenty of room for everyone with...

TEBOW TIME

...AGAIN!

Great win for the Broncos this week. Defensive missed Von Miller big time today but still found a way to win. Now tied with those hated Faders and with Forte going down with injury we might actually have a shot against the Bears next week. Hell yeah!

[Ryno]

how about lets Go Trinity Christian Academy as in TEBOW! woohoo!

Tim Tebow went to my high school Trinity Christian Academy before going to niece. he was home schooled though. so weird... and you know what my brother has seen him at school before, before he became popular.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Tebow

[Mantiskilla]

Oh yeah? That's pretty cool then

[BIG OLAF]

Now tied with those hated Faders and with Forte going down with injury we might actually have a shot against the Bears next week. Hell yeah!

Yeah, the Bears are kind of in trouble. But, I wonder how Denver will do when they play New England after that.

Also, I don't think I've ever seen a coach screw his own kicker in the last seconds on a game until today. Thanks, Garrett. That OT should have never even happened. It's not that bad, though. No ground gained, but no ground lost, either.

[Mantiskilla]

Yeah that was plain inexcusable for Dallas tom come out today and lay an egg. They had the division for the taking and OOPS

[Roger Triton]

Is this the Sunday that the Niners drop 40 on the Cardinals?
YES IT IS.
duh...duh duh duh
*cue drumroll
HAHAH! Niners score and WIN today.

[Ryno]

TEBOW does it again!

[Mantiskilla]

OH YEAH! Man I can't believe what I watching as a Broncos fan. Simply UNREAL! Now a game up on those hated Raiders with the Pats coming to town next week. Stupid CBS for keeping the game at 4:15 next week. Game should be on NBC...Period! Maybe the NFL will step in and order the change

[Ryno]

thank the LORD he went to my high school ( his 1st school ) before going to niece! :)

[BIG OLAF]

Well, that's classic Dallas. What, we're winning with 5:00 left in the 4th quarter, and the other team has the ball? Well, might as well stop trying. What a monumental pain in the ass. I'm going to have to apologize to my mom's boyfriend for drinking the beers he left in the fridge.

[SStrikerR]

Glad the Eagles show they can win when it doesn't matter. The Eagles and Broncos both started 1-4, and look where they are now. Especially considering their wildly different preseason expectations.

[HappierWorlds]

http://i.imgur.com/He5vF.jpg
This image should be framed and mounted on the wall of every Dallas Hater in America.
I love how the re-tried field goal to TIE in the fourth quarter last night was blocked by da Giants.
Classic Gridiron football.
WHO-AH!! and BOO-YAH on 'America's Team' (Dallas)
LMFAO!!!!!

[Mantiskilla]

Well here we go its Gameday. Pats vs Broncos. Brady vs Tebow. Skill vs Will. Hope my Broncos can pull off another win. We are the only team Brady has a losing record against in his career (1-5 inc playoffs). On a side note I'm torn who I should start for Fantasy Football Playoff game. I got Brady but of course I don't want him to do well against Denver and then I have Stafford and I DO want him to do really well against Oakland. Brady is money though and Stafford is always one hit away from being injured. Tough call.

[BIG OLAF]

I love how the re-tried field goal to TIE in the fourth quarter last night was blocked by da Giants.
Classic Gridiron football.
WHO-AH!! and BOO-YAH on 'America's Team' (Dallas)
LMFAO!!!!!

Right, but they're getting shit on by Washington, who is a much worse team, this week. Things happen. I don't see any reason to "BOO-YAH!", really. You also have to take into account that Dan Bailey is a rookie, so of course a last second re-kick is going to psych him out.

As for the Denver/New England match-up, that will be a true test of Tebow's luck. I'm not saying I want him to fail, but it would be nice for him to get a reality check.

EDIT: Also, I have to comment on the fact that Kansas City is absolutely dumping on Green Bay. I didn't see this happening.

[Mantiskilla]

As for the Denver/New England match-up, that will be a true test of Tebow's luck. I'm not saying I want him to fail, but it would be nice for him to get a reality check

Wait hold on a sec...LUCK?! Haha just kiddding yeah we've had a little bit of it. Still our D has been playing lights out though and holding opponents to under 20 (avg) during win streak. Helps that our kicker is well nails especially from beyond 45 yds. Can't really say that about the Cowboys kicker...sorry. At least the Giants lost for you guys today as they got curb stomped by the Redskins

[Mantiskilla]

OUCH! We just got flat out leveled at home today against the Pats. Honestly thought the D would've stepped up but then again the O was generous today with 3 turnovers (all in 2nd half) Well still control our own destiny but now game at Buffalo is a MUST win next week.

[Ryno]

41-23 pats

with a 29 yard lost by tebow from a sack. lol

[Split]

maybe next time, Tebow Nation.

[washuguy]

I hope my man Tebow goes to the playoffs and wrecks havoc... But more importantly, the Eagles are still mathematically in the playoff hunt, thanks redskins, and no thanks to you Buccaneers... LOL GO EAGLES, BEAT DALLAS!!!

[Ryno]

@washuguy
me too hope The conquerors makes the playoffs!
WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS!!! ( as in Tebow )
guess i should start TEBOWing after watching this


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXFyaDpUIrk

[BIG OLAF]

LOL GO EAGLES, BEAT DALLAS!!!

Pffffffffffffffffffffffffft.

No, really though. I hope it's not a repeat of the last game.

[Ryno]

What was Sunday's biggest upset?

Chiefs over Packers

Colts over Titans

Redskins over Giants

Panthers over Texans

Chargers over Ravens
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Id say Chief's Over Packers.

Orton finished 23 of 31 passing for 299 yards in his first start for the Chiefs (6-8.), who fired coach Todd Haley last Monday with the team having lost five of its last six games. The loss also ended the Packers' 19-game winning streak.
But behind an inspired performance by the defense, four field goals by Ryan Succop and Jackie Battle's short touchdown run with 4:53 left in the game, Kansas City managed to hand the Packers (13-1) their first loss since Dec. 19, 2010, at New England -- exactly one day shy of a full year.
Aaron Rodgers was just 17 of 35 passing for 235 yards and a touchdown, and he also scampered eight yards for another touchdown with 2:12 left in the game. But the Packers were unable to recover the onside kick. The Chiefs then ran out the clock.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBPQjLGg-U0

[BIG OLAF]

This definitely was a weird week in football. Packers got their first loss, Colts got their first win, 49ers held the Steelers to 3 points, Redskins walloped the Giants, etc. I was really surprised by all of that stuff.

Though, all that weirdness ended up making me lose in my Fantasy playoffs. At least my dad is in the final. Hopefully he'll win it all, as the prize money will help pay for Christmas.

[bns1991]

It was not easy watching the Chargers beat on my Ravens, seeing that it will be harder to get the 1 seed. Not having Lardarius Webb really hurt us against the Chargers. With that Steelers loss to the niners, we should at least get the 2 seed by winning out. The Browns and Bengals should not be that much of an issue. It will be difficult for any team in the AFC to come to Baltimore and win a playoff game.

[Gunslinger-08]

I am... thoroughly disappointed in my Titans.

[Ryno]

2-14 Colts finish would sew up No. 1


The suddenly surging Indianapolis Colts are guaranteed to have the No. 1 overall draft pick should they lose their final game of the season.

The Colts started 0-13 but their second straight win was a stunner, 19-16 over the AFC South champion Houston Texans on Thursday.

Still, if Indianapolis loses at Jacksonville on Jan. 1, they would finish with at least a share of the league's worst record at 2-14 and have the top pick in the draft by virtue of strength-of-schedule tiebreaker.


Both St. Louis and Minnesota are 2-12 heading into Saturday's games, but the Colts' .547 strength-of-schedule percentage is going to only worsen after playing the 4-10 Jaguars. The Rams' percentage is .587 and the Vikings' .587.

If the Colts beat Jacksonville and the Rams and Vikings lose their last two, the Colts would not get the top pick. If the Colts beat the Jags and St. Louis and Minnesota also finish 3-13, the No. 1 pick would go to the Colts.

Minnesota has games left at Washington (5-9) and at home against Chicago (7-7), and St. Louis finishes at Pittsburgh (10-4) and at home against San Francisco (11-3).


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great... i dont know who to go for now Jags or colts on the last game... lol

[Mantiskilla]

Yeah unless Indy screws up and wins they'll get #1 Pick. I'll be nice to watch Denver play on TV tom where I'm at.

[BIG OLAF]

Man, I could tell Dallas just didn't have their heads in the game this week. I think they were too preoccupied thinking about next week's game, seeing as it's a "win and in" situation. Meh, oh well.

[Mantiskilla]

Win and in for both of our teams next week. Lets get it done!

[Ryno]

Who do you think will win tom?
Giants or Cowboys?

[BIG OLAF]

Well, I can tell you who I want to win. Honestly, either team could take it. There's really no underdog.

[bns1991]

I think this game depends on how Eli Manning plays. If he doesn't turn over the football, the Giants will win. I really don't think the winner of this game will win a playoff game, seeing that they will have to play either the Falcons or Lions.

[Ryno]

me too. dont think they will make it to the super bowl. but you will never know. green bay did the same. lol

[Mantiskilla]

Well I guess I'll take it. Broncos back into the playoffs b/c of Oakland loss. It's been awhile (2005 AFC Champ Game) so 1 more week to watch my team play is ok with me. Our O is AWFUL right now and hopefully we don't lose to the Steelers by 20+. Here's to hoping they move up in the draft to get RGIII (Please?)

[BIG OLAF]

I'm fully expecting Dallas to get absolutely shit on during this game. Romo's hand (all thanks to that freak accident last week) is all jacked up. On top of that, it's raining in New Jersey. Yeah, nothing's going to go their way.

But, it's not that bad. I mean, they really aren't ready to face most of the playoff teams in the NFC, anyway. I don't believe the Giants are either, honestly. But, we'll see.

At least hockey season is alive and well! Let's go Rangers! Can't wait for the Winter Classic tomorrow.

[Mantiskilla]

Oh man Hockey? My Avs once again started out nice this year but are back to full on 8-10 seed ranking this season. I miss the "Super" Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, Rob Blake, and other Cup winning team days while I was in HS and College

[BIG OLAF]

I was only four years old when the Rangers last won the cup, but from my understanding, that year was the last time they looked as good as they do now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

...Oh, but this is the football topic, huh? Someone should make an NHL topic.

[Mantiskilla]

Oh when they beat the Canucks. Yeah i remember that series it was a really good one. Anyways back to NFL chat

[Ryno]

http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/01/nfl-wild-card-weekend-matchups-all-set-2/?module=HP11_breaking_news



Saturday, Jan. 7
AFC: No. 6 Cincinnati Bengals (9-7) at No. 3 Houston Texans (10-6), 4:30 p.m. ET (NBC)
NFC: No. 6 Detroit Lions (10-6) at No. 3 New Orleans Saints (13-3), 8 p.m. ET (NBC)

Sunday, Jan. 8
NFC: No. 5 Atlanta Falcons (10-6) at New York Giants (9-7), 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
AFC: No. 5 Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) at No. 4 Denver Broncos (8-8.), 4:30 p.m. ET (CBS)

[BIG OLAF]

I'm going to post my predictions for the first round of playoff games. Just for fun.

The Cincinnati Bengals over the Houston Texans (I'm not too sure about this one, but I'll give the Bengals the benefit of the doubt)

The New Orleans Saints over the Detroit Lions (Saints will be playing at home, and they're absolutely on fire right now)

The Atlanta Falcons over the New York Giants (I'll admit, this is kind of a grudge pick :-P)

The Pittsburgh Steelers over the Denver Broncos (man, it might be a nightmare watching Tebow try to play against the Steeler defense)

[Ryno]

I have to agree with you too on that BIG OLAF

. yeah Def. not sure about Cincinnati and Texans. because seems like they are a bit even with losing and winning. but i'll go for the Bengals as well because the Texans are in the jags div. and they beat the jags two times. :D

[bns1991]

Broncos fans will be tebowing the entire day hoping that he doesn't turn the ball over more than twice. If they win this game against Pittsburgh:etongue:, it will be the upset of the year.


Ravens sweep the AFC North for the first time in team history:D

[BIG OLAF]

I'm really not sure how to feel about how the Texans will play, since this will be their first playoff appearance. I hope they realize that it's a whole different experience than a regular reason game. The Cincinnati/Houston game will probably be the most interesting out of these first four.

Also: Suck it, Flyers!

[Mantiskilla]

It's fever pitch here in Houston on the news and on sports talk radio stations that's for sure. I'm sure they will be rockin on Saturday but yeah I'll be interesting to see how both of the teams come out and play. Man sux that I gotta wait till the last game of the weekend to watch the Broncos play. Here's to hoping for a Seahawks like upset haha

[AC9breaker]

Broncos fans will be tebowing the entire day hoping that he doesn't turn the ball over more than twice. If they win this game against Pittsburgh:etongue:, it will be the upset of the year.


Ravens sweep the AFC North for the first time in team history:D

If they win that game, Tim Tebow will be declared the greatest superhero to walk the earth since Superman.

[Mantiskilla]

If they win that game, Tim Tebow will be declared the greatest superhero to walk the earth since Superman.

I dunno the Chiefs over the Packers was a pretty huge upset already this season

[Ryno]

game day! who do you think will win today?

and

Which player is most likely to have a breakout playoff performance?
Andy Dalton (Bengals)
Arian Foster (Texans)
Matt Stafford (Lions)
Darren Sproles (Saints)

to me i say either Stafford or Sproles

[BIG OLAF]

Out of those choices, I would say Andy Dalton, partially because Foster, Stafford, and Sproles always have good games either way. Also because he's a rookie, and he's playing his first NFL post-season game away, so it's not entirely strange to think he'll blow up and upset Houston.

[Ryno]

AFC: No. 6 Cincinnati Bengals (9-7) at No. 3 Houston Texans (10-6), 4:30 p.m. ET (NBC)

http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2012010700/2011/POST18/bengals@texans#menu=gameinfo&tab=preview

[Mantiskilla]

I'm gonna go with the Texans for this game primarily b/c of Arian Foster. I think he'll be able to run for over 100 today along with Ben Tate running for a decent amount as well therefore T.J. Yates won't have to be as big of a factor. Yates did however pull out the comeback win against these same Bengals. I'm ready for tom though that's for sure. Broncos gonna shock the world! haha

[BIG OLAF]

Congratulations to the Texans for their first-ever playoff win. The houses in Houston are rockin' tonight, I'm sure.

Also, I enjoyed watching the Lions get pooped on. They're a good team and all, but I fully expected them to lose horrendously against the Saints in N'awlins.

[Chukie sue]

Congratulations to the Texans for their first-ever playoff win. The houses in Houston are rockin' tonight, I'm sure.

Also, I enjoyed watching the Lions get pooped on. They're a good team and all, but I fully expected them to lose horrendously against the Saints in N'awlins.

That was a difficult loss for us in Detroit... I figured we'd lose, but the score makes it look worse than it was. I really love Schwartz though. He's almost completely turned this team around... REALLY lookin' forward to next season.

[Ryno]

Lets Recap from today

Texans top Bengals, await Ravens in next round
HOUSTON -- No first-time playoff jitters for the Texans.
Rookie defensive end J.J. Watt returned an interception for a touchdown, and Andre Johnson and Arian Foster put the game away with second-half scores to power the Texans over the Cincinnati Bengals 31-10 on Saturday in an AFC Wild Card Game.
In the postseason for the first time in their 10-year history, the Texans came up with big plays on offense and defense to move into a divisional playoff game next Sunday at Baltimore.
Watt returned the first of Bengals rookie quarterback Andy Dalton's three interceptions 29 yards for a score that broke a 10-all tie with 52 seconds left in the half.
Texans quarterback T.J. Yates, also a rookie, then hit Johnson on a 40-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter, and Foster added his second touchdown run, a 42-yarder, to put away the Bengals.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAi8j0JsOE8

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Brees, Sproles help Saints pull away from Lions
NEW ORLEANS -- Record-shattering Drew Brees threw for 466 yards and three touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints poured it on in the second half for a 45-28 NFC wild-card victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night.
Brees hit on 33 of 43 passes while throwing for the most yards in a regulation playoff game. He highlighted his night with three completions of at least 40 yards.
As usual, the quarterback had plenty of help from an offense that set an NFL record for yards from scrimmage this season (7,474). The Saints (14-3) gained a whopping 627 yards of total offense, and will travel to San Francisco for next Saturday's second-round game.
Matthew Stafford threw for 380 yards and three TDs for the Lions (10-7), who simply could not keep pace in their first playoff appearance since 1999. They have lost seven straight playoff games.
All-Pro receiver Calvin Johnson had 12 receptions for 211 yards and two touchdowns in his playoff debut for Detroit.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuk5ywnMVYc

[Mantiskilla]

Congratulations to the Texans for their first-ever playoff win. The houses in Houston are rockin' tonight, I'm sure.

Also, I enjoyed watching the Lions get pooped on. They're a good team and all, but I fully expected them to lose horrendously against the Saints in N'awlins.

House is not rockin here in H-Town I can tell you that, but yeah tons of my buddies are jumping off the walls in excitement. Of course they are already smack talking me about how they are gonna get farther in the playoffs than my Broncos haha. No need to be bummed out Lions fans they had a heck of a season, but man the Saints are just a juggernaut at home

[Ryno]

Manning's passing, Giants' D too much for Falcons
Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes, and the New York Giants ran all over the Atlanta Falcons in a 24-2 rout in an NFC wild-card game Sunday.

Manning, who's having his best NFL season, connected with Hakeem Nicks for a 72-yard score and Mario Manningham on a 27-yarder as the Giants (10-7) pulled away from the inept Falcons (10-7) in the second half.
Manning also threw a 4-yard TD pass to Nicks in the first half, which came after the quarterback scrambled 14 yards to spark the 85-yard drive.
While Manning came through with touchdown passes, the tempo was set by New York's defense, which never allowed Atlanta to get going, and the league's lowest-ranked rushing game, which ran for a season-high 172 yards. Brandon Jacobs led the way with 92 yards on 14 carries.
The Giants travel to Green Bay next Sunday to play the defending Super Bowl champion Packers (15-1), who beat them 38-35 in December.

[Mantiskilla]

TEBOW! TEBOW! TEBOW! Are you kidding me?! Oh man this week is gonna be crazy with Tebow v Brady, McDaniels vs Broncos, etc. on primetime Saturday night Can't wait and what a win

[BIG OLAF]

I never thought the Steelers would look like such shit that game. The Broncos were lucky that Roethlisberger was way off his game in the first half.

But, they'll be on the road versus New England next week. That will be a much bigger test.

[Mantiskilla]

Haha yeah Brady and The Gronk are a huge handful for sure. Im just glad they opened up the offense so now with that bad NE secondary Denver can at least have a punchers chance

[BIG OLAF]

The worst part is that everyone's going to be all "Oh, praise Jeebus! Timmy did it again, all because he prayed to Jeebus!" That will get old quick.

Anyway, I'll pick for next week, even though I was only 1/4 for this past week. But, hey, that's why it's for fun.

-The Baltimore Ravens over the Houston Texans (Playing a playoff game on the road is completely different than at home, so I think Houston will feel the pressure)

-The Green Bay Packers over the New York Giants (It's another grudge pick, but Green Bay is rested, at home, and the Giants are known for flubbing in week 2 of the postseason)

-The New England Patriots over the Denver Broncos (The Broncos got another lucky win against a Steelers team that just plain ol' wasn't there. I think this is a case similar to Houston's, as in, being on the road is completely different. I'm not sure that Brady ever has had the type of "off day" like Roethlisberger had today. Also, as we saw earlier in the season, Tebow can't keep up with Brady unless the Denver defense is 110% for the whole game)

As for the New Orleans Saints versus the San Francisco 49ers, I really don't know. I won't even hazard a guess. This match-up is like Sir Issac Newton's "Unstoppable Force meets Immovable Object" theory personified. The only advantage is that the Saints statistically don't do quite as well in outdoor arenas, but I think that's all hearsay anyway.

[Ryno]

again, so glad TEBOW went to "Trinity Christian" ( my high school ) before "Nease"! GO Conquerors!

we got to see this again.

lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeVh0XnCwM8

[Chukie sue]

My friend is attending a Bible college in Missouri - consequently, he's following a lot of other students and teachers on Twitter.

He's getting dozens and DOZENS of tweets saying something to the effect of "TEBOW TEBOW HES LIKE A MISSIONARY IN FOOTBALL!"

I don't have anything against the guy... But it seems like he's either hated or adored.

[Ryno]

see. that's why his very 1st school is trinity! yay!
i feel so happy!
john 3:16 :)

( looks back in the year book )

[Mantiskilla]

My friend is attending a Bible college in Missouri - consequently, he's following a lot of other students and teachers on Twitter.

He's getting dozens and DOZENS of tweets saying something to the effect of "TEBOW TEBOW HES LIKE A MISSIONARY IN FOOTBALL!"

I don't have anything against the guy... But it seems like he's either hated or adored.

Nah you are exactly right. It's why he's the most polarizing person in sports right now. Some people don't like him b/c he's succeeding when "really" (just being honest) he shouldn't be and b/c he openly preaches about the Lord, etc. For those exact same reasons though that's why there are crazy fans "Tebowing" and saying he's the greatest thing ever. Listen I've been a Broncos fan all my life (grew up in Denver as a kid), but I really don't have a love em/hate em view with the guy one way or another. I'm just glad he's winning football games for the team I cheer for. That being said I am a Broncos fan who would rather see us get another QB like Robert Griffin III from Baylor b/c yes I would rather have a more polished QB playing on the team I cheer for, but that being said I am impressed by the way Tebow has performed with basically the entire nation (well media at least) breathing down his neck since he took over the QB duties

[Roger Triton]

My predictions for the playoffs, the tl;dr version

Baltimore Ravens over the Houston Texans.
I don't like Houston
I like Harbaugh's brother
Ray Lewis will literally eat the Texans front four
Final score: 31-14 Ravens

Packers will take down Manning early
Rodgers will try to (but not match) Brees 400+ yards passing from the previous two games
Final score: 38-7 Packers

Bronocs over the Patriots.
Brady will be sacked on his first play
His favorite player (Gronk) will be double and triple teamed by the Broncos
Broncos will use zone defense to cover his favorite pass route.
Brady will throw no interceptions but there will be a lot of missed passes.
Tebow will pray to Jesus and a magical victory shall develop.
The game will be decided on the final play OR overtime.
Final score: 21-20 Broncos

I'm a 49ers fan. Ever since the Montana-Rice era.
I think Brees is a great quarterback and will likely air it out.
Expect a 400yd passing game (AGAIN) from Brees
Smith is no Montana. He's not good against sacks, so he needs protection.
The Saints front 4 are not going to pressure Smith very much
It all comes down to the running game of the 9ers.
If Brees gets intercepted or pressured, take about 2 scores off their final total.
Final score: 34-31 49ers

[Ryno]

Which divisional round playoff game will generate the most points?
Saints-Niners
Broncos-Patriots
Giants-Packers
Texans-Ravens

id say Giants and Packers.
becuase the rest. probably has good offense and defense.

[Roger Triton]

Which divisional round playoff game will generate the most points?
Saints-Niners
I haven't seen a high number of touchdowns by Smith the entire season.
(Maybe the 48-3 game against Tampa would count if Tampa weren't a JOKE team.
The St. Louis game also doesn't count because again...JOKE team.)
The Niners have a running game though, so if they break through it could be 28 points by Smith and another 14-21 by Gore.
Brees, if not contained, could literally hit 7 touchdowns.

[BIG OLAF]

Most points? Man, that's a tough one. Since I wager that the Giants/Packers is going to be the biggest shootout-style game, I'll pick that one.

[Ryno]

you guys listen to sports radio?
you know what else I heard on the radio
I heard a guy on the radio that said, he would take Tebow over Aaron Rogers. Wow he's part of the cult.
Geez what an idiot. I guy on ESPN today said what Tebow did yesterday was "fools gold". Had me crackin' up!

[BIG OLAF]

Picking Tebow over Rodgers? Okay, the hype's getting a little bit out of hand now.

Heh, maybe they should ask John Fox who he'd rather have as QB. ^^;

[bns1991]

you guys listen to sports radio?
you know what else I heard on the radio
I heard a guy on the radio that said, he would take Tebow over Aaron Rogers. Wow he's part of the cult.
Geez what an idiot. I guy on ESPN today said what Tebow did yesterday was "fools gold". Had me crackin' up!
I keep my radio in my bedroom on ESPN radio all day. I always get a laugh or two listening to die hard fans call in and try to defend their team to no avail (especially Cowboy and Bronco fans)

I dont think that the Broncos will beat the Patriots, but I also said that they had no chance against Pittsburgh. If they didnt have that meltdown in the second quarter against New England in the game in the regular season, that end result could have been totally different.

[Ryno]

i went on nfl.com and saw POWER RANKINGS
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d825dffe6/article/packers-pace-final-eight-but-face-tough-task-vs-giants?module=HP11_hot_topics
and just like what the guy said on the sports radio take tim tebow over rodgers? LOL
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a215/xl2YClNx/powerrankings_120110_HT.jpg

[Keilyn]

I am a patriots fan (Yes, I'm a masshole) but I love that Green Bay also uses Special Teams when things get tough. They have my respect.

[Ryno]

Breaking News-
JAGUARS HIRE MULARKEY
The Jaguars have hired Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey as coach, league sources told NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.

[Mantiskilla]

I am a patriots fan (Yes, I'm a masshole)

Nooooo. Haha nah j/k, but seriously I hope the Broncos can pull off another stunner

[Keilyn]

To be honest with you, I care more about watching a good game. I hate blowouts because it says nothing for the friction of Offense vs Defense.

If the spread of points breaks is too wide, I change the channel.

[Mantiskilla]

You know the spread on the game is 13 1/2 for the Pats? I agree though I don't want to see a blowout. If the Broncos lose that's ok its been a great season for us fans anyway, but still to get blown out would really suck.

[Keilyn]

I am one of the believers that during playoff times, in order to maximize sales and profits we escape the realm of "Professional Sports" and go into "Sports Entertainment" which is kind of depressing and many scandals exist on record to that effect.

I still remember that one year when the WWE got into a scripted argument with the Green Bay Packers. Afterwards it was revealed that a lot was said that wasn't supposed to be said and the NFL got involved and pointed fingers in both direction.

After that happened, I started putting a lot of gambling for Green Bay. I knew that Americans are as much about being entertained as they are into watching sports, hence why something as fake as WWE has over 40% of its fanbase being women and a much higher viewer count than most professional sports in the US.

That year people called me insane, but I won my bets because I knew that there was absolutely no way in Hell that the NFL was going to let an organization like WWE get away with the scripted insult that was blown out of proportion on TV.

That was what lead me to believe that Football in some minor ways (sometimes major ways) are scripted and easy to set up. Its not 100% about pure raw talent. I will say maybe 90/10 or 80/20.

If it airs on TV and people buy SPORTS PACKAGES to watch their "favorite" games on TV. Obviously they want viewer count to increase to make sales, so of course they will plan on making games more interesting.

[Mantiskilla]

Did anyone catch that the Steelers v Broncos game drew 42.4 Million viewers? It was the highest rated television show since last years Super Bowl. I can only imagine what Broncos v Patriots is gonna get with Primetime slot and all. Just ridiculous

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogstv/53262458-63/game-card-cbs-wild.html.csp

[Chukie sue]

Holy crap @ the niners. Go Alex Smith!

[Ryno]

Smith outduels Brees as 49ers oust Saints
SAN FRANCISCO -- Alex Smith completed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Vernon Davis with nine seconds left just after Drew Brees had put the high-powered Saints ahead, and the resurgent San Francisco 49ers capitalized on five New Orleans turnovers for a thrilling 36-32 playoff victory Saturday.
Smith ran for a 28-yard touchdown with 2:11 left and threw another scoring pass to Davis. Coach Jim Harbaugh's NFC West champions (14-3) proved that a hard-hitting, stingy defense can still win in the modern, wide-open NFL by holding off one of league's most dynamic offenses.
San Francisco triumphed in its first playoff game in nine years, moving within one win of returning to the Super Bowl for the first time since capturing the proud franchise's fifth championship after the 1994 season. The Saints finished 14-4.
Next up for the 49ers is the NFC title game against the winner of Sunday's New York Giants-Green Bay Packers matchup.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3szXpKYCVo
P.S. person who uploaded the vid. named it adaim. lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jloashD3Flg

[Split]

Tebow just got Tebowned...

[Chukie sue]

That was just awful. Maybe if Tebow's offensive line, you know, did anything he could have gotten some more points on the board. Seriously.

[Mantiskilla]

Well that was a complete DUD by the Broncos all the way around. Well at least us fans got to see 1 playoff win for the first time since 2005-06 season. Looking forward to seeing how they can improve for next year but its gonna be tough since they have to play the 1st place team schedule. At least other fans of teams in the playoffs might get more coverage instead of hearing about Tebow 24/7 and honestly as a Broncos fan I was getting sick of it myself

[Ryno]

Brady puts away Broncos with five first-half TDs
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Tom Brady's way of dealing with Tebowmania was to silence it with a record-shattering performance.
Brady threw six touchdowns passes, five in the first half, and put the New England Patriots into the AFC championship game after roughing up Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos 45-10 Saturday night.
The Patriots, winners of nine straight games, will host either Baltimore or Houston next Sunday for a spot in the Super Bowl. Saturday night's romp snapped a three-game postseason losing streak, two of those at Gillette Stadium, and lifted the Patriots to the verge of their fifth Super Bowl appearance in 11 seasons. They've won it three times.
And so ended one of the season's most exciting story lines -- one that caught the nation's attention and began when Denver was 1-4 and made Tebow a starter. The one-time third-stringer promptly won six in a row and seven of eight, with a string of stunning comebacks, and the Broncos ended up backing into the AFC West title.
out of all the plays this was the best. lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdMdZO__imY

[Mantiskilla]

LOL Von Miller scrum. All I can say it GIG EM AGS!