Raiders Dynasty

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Teddy Bridgewater was the first QB from the 2014 class to win a superbowl as the Vikings beat the Patriots 24-13.

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Season Review:
Passing: Derek Carr went 279/431 for 3291 yards with 20 TDs and 9 picks. He also ran for 2 scores.

Rushing: Liam Dunsmore ran 235 times for 995 yards and 6 TDs and caught 23 of 25 passing targets for 187 yards.

Bruce Gunn ran 175 times for 943 yards and 7 TDs and caught 17 of 19 targets for 140 yards and 3 more TDs.

Marcel Reece ran 41 times for 73 yards and caught 31 of 40 targets for 175 yards and a TD.

Receiving: In a banged up group of receivers Brandon Gibson led the way with 45 grabs in 71 tries for 666 yards and 3 TDs.

In 13 games and 11 starts Bobby Thorton caught 53 of 83 targets for 645 yards and 3 scores. He did have his first 100 yard game in the playoffs though.

In 12 games James Jones caught 35 of 61 targets for 547 yards and a TD. He also gained 8.6 yards per on 14 punt returns.

Rod Streater caught 32 of 58 targets for 478 and 4 scores. he also averaged 10.3 yards on 7 punt returns and 23.7 on 6 kick returns.

Donald Perkins caught 25 of 38 passes for 320 yards and a score.

Lance Kendricks caught 25 of 44 targets for 257 yards and 4 scores.

Blocking: Stefen Wisniewski made 33 of 104 key blocks and 2 pancakes while allowing 4 sacks.

Vince Binkow made 28 of 91 key blocks and allowed 6 sacks.

Donald Penn made just 14 of 63 key blocks and allowed 9 sacks.

In 11 games Orlando Franklin made 17 of 58 key blocks with 1 pancake and 3 sacks allowed.

Brandon Brooks made 15 of 42 key blocks with 1 pancake and 7 sacks allowed.

Seth Henson made 13 of 32 key blocks and allowed 5 sacks.

Specialists: Marquette King averaged 48.6 yards on 87 punts and had a net of 41.1 putting 36 inside the 20.

Sebastian Janikowski made 31/37 FGs including 6/10 from 50+ and made all 38 xps

Defensive line: Justin Tuck had 68 tackles, 13 sacks, 26 hurries, 25 knockdowns, 6 blocks, an 8.1 rush percent, 3 forced fumbles, and a recovery.

Hunter Middleton racked up 36 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 14 hurries, 1 block, 1 knockdown a 3.8 rush percent, and a forced fumble as a rookie DE.

Justin Ellis had 35 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 7 hurries, 5 knockdowns, a 3.5 rush percent, and a forced fumble.

Terrell McClain just played 10 games but made 30 tackles, 3 sacks, 5 hurries, 3 blocks, 2 knockdowns, and a 3.6 rush percent

Lamarr Woodley made 9 tackles, 2 sacks, 5 hurries, and a 6 rush percent and also forced a fumble.

Lamar Yarbrough made 24 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 hurries, and a 2.1 rush percent.

Kris Oberheu made 16 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 3 hurries, and a 2.9 rush percent.

Linebackers: Miles Burris made 146 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 block, 4 hurries, 1 pick and 6 passes defensed.

Khalil Mack racked up 121 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 hurry, 2 knockdowns, 1 pick, 2 passes defensed, and 1 forced fumble.

Sio Moore made 54 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 2 knockdowns, 1 pick, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 defensive TD.

Defensive Backs: Frank Shepardson made 107 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 hurry, and 7 passes defensed.

Tavon Wilson racked up 65 tackles, 3 picks, 9 passes defensed, and a TD.

DJ Hayden made 71 tackles, 1 hurry, 3 picks, 11 passes defensed, and a forced fumble.

Chris Culliver made 59 tackles, 6 picks, and 10 passes defensed.

Keith McGill made 55 tackles and 6 passes defensed.

Tyvon Branch made 27 tackles, 1 pick, 2 passes defensed, and a fumble recovery.

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Staff draft: Jahri Evans was signed as our assistant. He is a better scout and interviewer and better with young talent.

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We started off free agency signing a bunch of our former UDFAs to extensions. HB Bruce Gunn, 45, and DE Lionel Grier, 30/51, are the only major signings. All the rest of our team with no contracts are well past their prime but I may give Justin Tuck, 60, and offer if he isn't getting any offers.

We start out offering G Brandon Mosley, 47, a contract worth 9 million over 4 years.

We offered DE Olivier Vernon, 48/51, a 5th year dolphin, 11 million over 4 years to replace Tuck who wanted 5 for the next year.

We offered DT Jimmy Staten 48/50, a 3rd year seahawk, 3 million for the next 2 years.

Also, needing a MLB, we offer 7th year man Perry Riley, 56, 19 million over 4 years.

Stage 5 we signed Jimmy Staten

Stage 6 we signed Perry Riley

Stage 7 we signed Olivier Vernon

Stage 8 we signed Brandon Mosley

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We are drafting 24th and 29th in the 1st round. With our first pick we hold tight and take guard Raul Webster, 32/70, a 6'4, 305 lb Army lineman with 3 red combine scores.

We trade the 29th pick to St Louis for the 5th pick of the second round and a late 4th and early 5th.

At 2:5 we took C Graham Moore, 33/73, from texas.

With our 2nd round pick we took DE Jacob Keith, 31/64, from Oklahoma.

In the 3rd round we took Tennessee MLB Jared Bernard 19/50.

In the 4th we took Baylor QB Charles Wiegmann, 20/50.

We also took DT Ricky Jelenik, 19/39

In the 5th we took CB Deion Hampton, 17/37, and S Colin Norton, 13/38

In the 6th we took TE Carlos Thompson, 27/58, who could be the steal of the draft.

In the 7th we continued our search for a kicker with Caiden Filar, 20/56.

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Year 3 roster analysis: Entering year 3 we have to be considered a true contender with an improving roster and coming off of a 10 win regular season where we fought our way to the conference championship game.

QB: Derek Carr, 49/56, is currently the 16th best QB in the league, right in the middle of the pack. He is great at reading defenses, 78/90, and hitting mid range passes, 70/81.

4th round pick Charles Wiegmann, 22/49, will be our number 2 QB and is best throwing screens, 26/70 and mid range passes, 26/70. He struggles with timing, 0/1. UDFA Derek Thomas, 8/54, is a real project but could be a solid qb who is great on 3rd down, 50/72, but cannot sense pressure, 0.

RB: Liam Dunsmore, 44/46, es a very elusive runner, 82, who is not great breaking big runs, 26 or catching passes. Bruce Gunn is a solid number 2 back who adds a pass catching dimension to the game. Late FA signing Devon Huffman, 34/41 only got 7 carries for minnesota last year but is a solid 3rd down runner, 62/73.

FB: Mackenzie Kemock, 36/53, is already the 19th best fullback in the league and has the 7th highest potential of any fullback.

TE: the 29th pick of the 6th round Carlos Thompson, 40/74, has the potential to be one of the top pass catching TEs in the league with huge big play ability 90, and great ability to avoid drops, 26/94. Lance Kendricks, 46, revitalized our TE spot last year and is the 19th best TE in the league. With the two of them expect a lot of 2 TE sets. Mychal Rivera, 28, has seen his role reduced each year and wont get much playing time this year.

WR: Bobby Thorton, 60/74 is a huge big play threat, 98, as well as a great all around WR. He has the 4th highest potential of any WR in the league. Rod Streater, 49, will again be a starter, taking over for James Jones, 47, who will move to the slot. Brandon Gibson, 44, is going to see some passes as the 4th guy. UDFA Kody Briley, 20/30 won't see much playing time.

C: Stefen Wisniewski, 68/69, is just in his 6th year and is still a very good lineman but is now being challenged by 2nd round rookie Graham Moore, 42/73, who has the potential to pass up Wisniewski in his spot as the 6th best C in the league.

LG: The raiders first pick this year went to LG Raul Webster, 40/67. He is a very strong blocker, 80, and has the 7th highest potential of any guard in the league. Orlando Franklin, 45, was solid last year but was too often hurt.

RG: Brandon Mosley, 48, gives this team a solid, though not great, interior lineman. Lamont Whalen, 25/43, has backup potential as a UDFA

LT: Vince Binkow, 66/77, is already one of the top 15 tackles in the league and should move up even higher Evan Stram, 23/38 will back him up.

RT: Menelik Watson, 32, will take back the RT spot. Zane Hevey, 19/33 will back him up.

P: Marquette King, 70, is the 10th best punter in the league.

K: UDFA Lamar Ficken, 32/53, takes over for a great kicker in sebastian Janikowski.

LE: Free Agent Olivier Vernon, 51/57 is a great finesse rusher, 72/79. Hunter Middleton, 46/54, was last year's starter and is a well rounded backup.

RE: Jacob Keith, 36/64, looks like a great 2nd round pick and a great technique rusher, 31/85. Lionel Greer, 35/50, looks like a good backup.

LDT: Terrell McClain, 45, will once again miss time starting the season with a broken fibula. Justin Ellis, 40, will fill in for the time being while Lamar Yarbrough, 33/42 will again be a backup.

RDT: Free Agent Jimmy Staten, 48, looks decent here. Backup Kris Oberheu, 27/38 wont play much.

MLB: Free agent Perry Riley, 57, was this regime's top free agent signing to date garnering a 19 million dollar deal. He is a great run defende, 77. Miles Burris, 42, will move down to a backup role.

SLB: Khalil Mack, 73 is the 5th best OLB in the league. Rookie Jared Bernard, 20/39, is decent.

WLB: Sio Moore, 55, is still a very capable OLB. Frederick Ramirez, 14/28, should not play much.

LCB: DJ Hayden, 62 is a very good corner. Keith McGill, 51, is a great nickle guy. Bernie Cullors, 36/38 will be a backup.

RCB: Chris Culliver, 45, was one of the most successful free agents on this team last year. Dalton Kramer, 36/38 wont play much.

SS: Frank Shepardson, 38 looks solid. Tyvon Branch, 31, is on the downhill slide.

FS: Tavon Wilson, 50, was great last year. Jeremiah Towle, 41, will get some playing time. Dwayne Emmons, 34/40, was a big time playmaker last year.

LS: Jon Condo, 15, is the oldest player on the team.

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Week 1 we face the Chiefs as a 1 point favorite. Justin Houston and Eric Berry are joined by 1st round pick Ike Jennings, 50/78. Ezra Gutierrez has led them to 2 wins over us last year and looks to repeat.

Terrell McClain is out 7 weeks with a broken Fibula. Orlando Franklin is questionable for unknown length with a strained hamstring. Graham Moore is questionable 3 weeks with a sprained knee and Raul Webster is questionable 2 weeks with the same. RT Menelik Watson is probable 1 week with a strained rotator cuff.

After Bruce Gunn scores from 5 yards out on the first drive Rod Streater breaks a 63 yard pass to push the lead to 14. Kansas City came roaring back as Ezra Gutierrez ran one in from 7 yards out then hit Lonnie Mathis from 4 yards out to tie. We traded FGs in the 3rd and we added another in the 4th with 3 minutes left. With 1:30 left Knile Davis sliced his way in for a 4 yard score to take the lead 24-20. We drove down to the 4 yard line and with 2 seconds left carr checked down to Gunn for a short TD pass.

Carr went 21/26 for 244 with 2 TDs. Liam Dunsmore ran 18 times for 86 yards. Bruce Gunn ran 14 times for 63 yards and a TD and added a 4 yard catch for another. Rod Streater caught 4 passes for 102 yards and a score.

Gutierrez went 21/33 for 248 with a TD and ran for a TD. Knile Davis ran 15 times for 32 yards and a TD. Michael Crabtree caught 6 passes for 66 yards.

Perry Riley and Frank Shepardson each had 7 tackles.

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Week 2 we are a 2 point underdog headed to NewOrleans. Drew Brees, 65, and Jimmy Graham, 82, still lead this offense while safeties Jarius Byrd, 82, and Kenny Vaccaro, 78 lead the defense.

McClain is still out while cb Chris Culliver joins him 3 weeks with a hyperextended elbow and Menelik Watson is out 5 with a strained elbow tendon. Orlando Franklin is still questionable unknown. Graham Moore is questionable 2 weeks and Raul Webster is probable 1.

Both teams start off with a FG and in the 2nd when they score a TD on an Amendola 67 yard catch and run they take a 10-3 halftime lead. In the 3rd we do add 3 but Pierre Thomas scores on a 9 yard run. The 4th quarter belonged to Carr though as he threw TDs to Thornton and Jones to take a 20-17 lead.

Carr went 23/35 for 251 with 2 TDs and a pick. Dunsmore ran 21 times for 101 yards. Carr spread the ball around as 9 guys caught passes led by junes with 3 for 52 yards and a score.

Brees went 22/39 for 282 and a TD. thomas only gained 37 yards on 11 carries but did score. Jimmy Graham caught 6 passes for 91 yards.

DJ Hayden had 9 tackles and Hunter Middleton added a sack.

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Week 3 we are a 2 point favorite facing a 1-1 Ravens squad in Oakland. Their defense is now led by 2nd year linebacker Jay Fox, 72, who put up 10.5 sacks as a rookie while recording 99 tackles.

Terrell McClain is out another 5 weeks. Menelik Watson is out 4. Bobby Thornton, our top WR, joins them 3 weeks with a hyperextended knee. Chris Culliver has been upgraded to questionable for the next 2 weeks. Graham Moore has been bumped up to probable for 1 week. Justin Ellis bruised his ribcage and is probable 3 weeks.

After Carr threw a pick on the first drive Torrey Smith caught a short pass and went 75 yards for a score to give Baltimore a quick lead. We answered late in the 1st as Mackenzie Kemock showed toughness running after a screen pass from carr to gain 9 yards and a TD. We added a field goal to start the 2nd to take the lead but the ravens then answered capping a drive with a Lorenzo Taliaferro run. They then got a FG right before and then right after halftime and 12 seconds after their 3rd quarter FG they pushed the lead to 27-10 with a Dean Coleman pick 6. Our offense took the field down 3 scores though and would not be denied as over the rest of the 3rd and the 4th we scored 28 straight point on 2 Liam Dunsmore runs, a Bruce Gunn run, and a 43 yard pass from Carr to Carlos Thompson and we won the game 38-27.

Carr went 23/34 for 320 yards with 2 TDs and 2 picks. Liam Dunsmore ran 22 times for 115 yards and 2 scores while Bruce Gunn added 12 for 54 and a TD. James Jones caught all 6 passes thrown his way for 97 yards and Carlos Thompson caught 4 for 87 and a score.

Logan Thomas went 14/33 for 223 with a TD and 2 picks. Bernard Pierce ran 18 times for 89 yards/ Torrey Smith caught 3 of 8 passes thrown to him for 83 yards including 69 after the catch and 1 TD.

Chris Culliver had 8 tackles. Frank Shepardson and Dwayne Emmons each had a pick. Justin Ellis had a sack and a strip which Olivier Vernon recovered.

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In week 4 we are facing the top QB from Derek Carr's class, Blake Bortles, 74/76, and the Jacksonville Jags. At 2-1 they are a 2 point favorite over us.

Terrell McClain is still out 5 weeks and Menelik Watson is still out 4. DJ Hayden is doubtful 3 weeks with an abdominal strain. Bobby Thornton was upgraded to questionable for the next 2 weeks. Carlos Thompson is questionable for 2 with knee bursitis. Derek Carr is probable 3 weeks with knee tendinitis. Justin Ellis is probable 2 weeks with a bruised ribcage. Chris Culliver still has 1 probable week.

The game started off with a long drive ending in Carlos Thompson making a great grab in the endzone on a 1 yard score. They answered with a FG and then Dunsmore capped another long drive with a 1 yard run. They finally answered back with a Storm Johnson TD run and a high scoring 1st quarter ended 14-10. The 2nd quarter saw much less scoring as the only points came when we added a FG with 3 seconds left.

In the 3rd Carr added to our lead hitting James Jones on a short TD throw to push it to 24-10. Bortles lead a big 4th quarter throwing TDs to Jermaine Gresham and Marqise Lee to push the game to overtime but after a failed drive by the Jags we ended overtime with a field goal.

Carr went 29/39 for 266 and 2 scores. Dunsmore ran 24 times for 83 yards and a TD. Thornton returned with a bang grabbing 10 passes for 110 yards.

Bortles went 24/33 for 300 yards and 2 TDs and a pick. Storm Johnson ran 9 times for 14 yards, 12 of which came on a TD run. Justin Blackmon caught 7 passes for 77 yards.

Perry Riley and Frank Shepardson each had 9 tackles. Justin Ellis had a sack. Olivier Vernon forced and recovered a fumble and Keith McGill forced one that Sio Moore recovered. Moore also had a pick.

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In week 5 we get a break from top end competition as we are an 11 point favorite hosting Houston who is currently 0-4. Only drafting 1 starter, 3rd round TE Billy Jackson, 37/52, in the last 2 years has brought this team down a notch.

We are pretty banged up though with James Jones breaking his tibia and looking at missing up to 9 weeks. Menelik watson is still out 4 weeks as is Terrell McClain. Carlos Thompson, Rod Streater, and DJ Hayden are all questionable 2 weeks. Derek Carr is probable 2 weeks. Bobby Thornton, Jacob Keith, and Justin Ellis are all probable 1 week.

After our defense started off strong holding them scoreless for 4 straight drives including 2 picks while we racked up a pair of FGs they finally answered as Josh Johnson hit Billy Jackson for a 4 yard score with 2 minutes left in the first half. Carr answered hitting Rod Streater for a score to end the half but houston came out in the 2nd half with a long drive ending in a TD throw to DeAndre Hopkins. Carr answered the call again hitting Rod Streater for another score, this time from 39 yards out. Houston wasnt done for the 3rd quarter though as they took a 21-20 lead on an Arian Foster run. Keshawn Martin then capped it off with a 2 yard TD catch and the Texans won 28-20 for their first win and our first loss of the season.

Derek Carr went 22/29 for 231 with 2 TDs and a pick. Liam Dunsmore was held to just 35 yards on 12 carries though. Rod Streater caught for 100 yards and 2 scores on 6 grabs.

Josh Johnson went 30/38 for 251 yards with 3 TDs and 2 picks. Arian Foster ran 11 times for 43 yards and score. DeAndre Hopkins made 8 grabs for 82 yards and a TD.

Khalil Mack made 16 tackles while Tavon Wilson had a sack and a pick and Keith McGill added a pick.

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Week 6 we travel as a 2 point favorite to face division rival San Diego. The chargers, much like us, added 2 offensive linemen with their first 2 picks this year and look for that to be the strength of their team.

James Jones is still out 8 weeks. Terrell McClain is out 4 and Menelik Watson is out 3. Graham Moore is doubtful 2 weeks with a Hyperextended elbow. Derek Carr, Carlos Thompson, Rod Streater, DJ Hayden, and Frank Shepardson are all on the injury report probable 1 week.

This was a fun game from the start as after we drove the length of the field to settle for a 26 yard FG San Diego answered with a couple quick passes ending with a 35 yard strike to Welker for the Score. We came back on a tear though ending the 1st quarter with a 43 yard TD by Bobby Thornton and then lighting up the 2nd with a 2 yard pass to rookie FB Mackenzie Kemock, a pick 6 by Frank Shepardson, and then a 4 yard TD pass to Liam Dunsmore. They answered with a TD pass to Keenan Allen and a FG in the last 2 minutes of the 1st half leaving the score at 31-17. We scored 1 minute into the 3rd quarter on a 39 yard pass to Rod Streater but then Donald brown ran for a TD, they got a FG, and then in the 4th Brown ran for another TD and they got the 2 point conversion. They got the ball back in plus territory at the 43 with 2:08 left down 35-38 and were able to set up a 52 yard kick but after missing that they could not get another shot.

Derek Carr went 20/30 for 298 with 4 scores and a pick. Bruce Gunn ran 15 times for 56 yards. Bobby Thornton caught 7 passes for 114 yards and a TD.

Philip Rivers went 36/56 for 489 with 2 TDs and 2 picks. Donald Brown ran just 11 times for 38 yards but scored twice. Keenan Allen was targeted 22 times catching 13 for 183 and a score while Welker caught 11 on 16 targets for 182 and a score.

Chris Culliver and Khalil Mack each had 9 tackles while Mack, Sio Moore, Olivier Vernon, and Jimmy Staten each had a sack. Frank Shepardson and DJ Hayden each had a pick.

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A week 7 bye allowed us to get healthy and then week 8 we are hosting the 5-2 Colts as a 4 point favorite. Indy has one to the top QBs in the league, Andrew Luck, 70/71, who threw for over 4600 yards and 34 TDs last year and looks to do it again.

We are the healthiest we have been in a long time. James Jones is still out 6 weeks and now Brandon Gibson is questionable for 2 with a Hyperextended knee. Terrell McClain will play for the first time all year being probable 1 week and Menelik Watson is back in similar condition.

We jump out to the lead as Carr throws a pair of 2 yard scores, one to MacKenzie Kemock and one to Brandon Gibson and we add a FG. The Colts end the half with a TD throw to Malachi Evens and start the 2nd half with one to Ted Ginn though to cut the lead to 17-14. Carr finally puts it away in the 4th hitting Carlos Thompson on a 10 yard score and we win 24-14.

Carr went 28/40 for 314 with 3 TDs. Bruce Gunn ran 12 times for 56 yards. Bobby Thornton didnt happen to score but caught 11 passes in 12 targets racking up 156 yards.

Luck went 23/33 for 273 with 2 TDs but also threw 2 picks. Vick Ballard ran 11 times for 49 yards. Malachi Evans caught 5 passes for 98 yards and a TD but lost a fumble.

Perry Riley had 9 tackles while justin Ellis and Hunter Middleton each had a sack. Tavon Wilson made 2 picks and Frank Shepardson forced a fumble that DJ Hayden recovered.

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Week 9 we get ready for our 2nd game against the Chiefs. We beat them in the opener and now we travel to play them as a 6 point favorite.

Perry Riley broke his Tibia and is out 8 weeks. James Jones is still out 5. Brandon Gibson is probable 1.

Kansas City started off hot scoring on a FG in the first and then a 13 yard strike to Donnie Avery in the early 2nd. It was mid 2nd, though, where it looked like the raiders were down for the count. Justin Houston got a clean shot at Derek Carr, forced the ball out and Mike Catapano ran it back 58 yards for a score but worse Derek Carr came out after the hit and would not return. The Chiefs then added a FG to end the half and a 15 yard strike to Avery to start the 2nd half before Charles Wiegmann got settled in at QB and led a FG drive and another where he hit Gibson for a score but failed the 2 point conversion leaving the score at 27-9 entering the 4th. On the following drive Frank Shepardson made an 83 yard pick 6 though and then Wiegmann hit Thornton for a 23 yard score. When we took back over with 2 minutes left it was 9 plays before Wiegmann hit Rod Streater for a 7 yard score to go up 28-27 with just 42 seconds left. We missed the 2 point conversion again leaving it at a 1 point game but when the Chiefs took over Tavon Wilson quickly ended it with a pick and we won again.

Derek Carr was just 7/13 while Charles Wiegmann went 18/27 for 181 and 3 scores. Liam Dunsmore only gained 15 yards on 12 carries. Bobby Thornton made 6 grabs for 72 yards and a score.

Gutirrez went 18/22 for 214 and 2 scores but 3 of his 4 misses were picks. Grady Haddix ran 14 times for 110 yards. Donnie Avery grabbed 7 passes for 97 yards and 2 scores.

Sio Moore had 10 tackles. Olivier Vernon and DJ Hayden each had one and a half sacks and Tavon Wilson and Lamar Yarbrough each had one. Wilson also forced a fumble that Dalton Kramer picked up and had a pick and Frank Shepardson had 2 picks.

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Week 10 we are set to travel to Tennessee who currently sits at 6-2 and is a 1 point favorite over us. The Titans are on a worst to first journey with this year's top overall pick RB Bucky Tayoun, 73/74, who 8 games into his rookie year has ran for 898 yards and 6 TDs and caught 25 passes for 222 and 3 more scores.

Perry Riley is still out 8 weeks and James Jones is out 4.

Our first drive each way was a thing of beauty as in we forced a 3 and out and a punt and then in 9 plays Carr led us down the field and hit Bobby Thornton for a 34 yard score. After that things fell apart as we only had two drives that went more than 3 plays and they still ended in a punt. Tennessee ended up winning 20-7.

Carr went 12/23 for 159 with a TD and 2 picks. Liam Dunsmore ran 14 times for 41 yards. Rod Streater caught 5 passes for 58 yards but lost a fumble.

Flacco went 16/24 for 166 and a score. Bucky Tayoun ran 30 times for 199 yards and added 14 on 3 grabs. Justin Hunter caught 6 for 71 and a TD.

DJ Hayden, Frank Shepardson, and Tavon Wilson each had 10 tackles. Jacob Keith finally got on the board with 2 sacks. Sio Moore also had a sack.

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Week 11 we head to Denver to face a 4-5 squad where we are a 7 point favorite. Brock Osweiler is coming off a 4000 yard season and looks to hit that point again.

Khalil Mack is out up to 12 weeks with plantar fascitis. We had to cut Mychal Rivera to sign OLB Colin Fiske, 26/33 to keep 5 linebackers active. Perry Riley is still out 7 weeks and James Jones is still out 3. Tavon Wilson is out 3 with a strained back.

Following our disappointing performance last week we came out ready as we ran up 20 points in the first half with a Bruce Gunn 1 yard run, a Bobby Thornton TD grab, and 2 FGs. In the 3rd Liam Dunsmore ran one in from 12 yards out and we added a FG allowing while they did not score on their first 11 drives and turned it over 4 times in that time. us to coast to a 30-3 win.

Carr went 17/28 for 131 and a score. Gunn ran 21 times for 65 yards and a score. Mackenzie Kemock caught 6 passes for 39 yards.

Osweiler went 28/43 for 220 with a pick and 2 fumbles lost. Ronnie Hillman ran 7 times for 25 yards. Denarius Moore caught 3 passes for 52 yards.

Frank Shepardson and Keith McGill each had 9 tackles. Justin Ellis, Hunter Middleton, and Lamar Yarbrough each had a sack and Ellis forced 2 fumbles and recovered one. Middleton also forced a fumble and Chris Culliver and Jimmy Staten each recovered one. Culliver added a pick.

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Week 12 we host Atlanta who currently sits at 5-5. We are a 5 point favorite. Roddy White, 57, and Julio Jones, 71, are still the top targets here and the strength of the team.

Khalil Mack is still out 11 weeks. We are hoping he will be active, even if not 100%, for the playoffs and that is all that is keeping him off IR. Perry Riley is still out 6 weeks. Tavon Wilson is still out 2 weeks. James Jones is now questionable and active for 2 weeks.

Carr got the game started quick, hitting Bobby Thornton for a 48 yard score on our first drive and then leading a long drive capped of with a Carlos Thompson score from 6 yards out. Desmond Trufant returned the ensuing kick 87 yards for a score though cutting the lead to 14-7. We added a FG but Atlanta responded with a 3 yard TD pass to Levine Toilolo cutting the halftime lead to 17-14. They then started off the 2nd half with Julio Jones scoring from 22 yards out. We responded with a pair of kicks to make it 23-21. They took the lead back in the middle of the 4th with a FG but we responded right away with a Liam Dunsmore TD run from 15 out. He couldnt add the 2 so we were up 29-24 but we forced a 4 and out turnover on downs and added a FG to win 32-24.

Carr went 23/29 for 320 and 2 TDs. Dunsmore ran 23 times for 96 yards and a score. Thornton caught 5 passes for 104 yards and a TD.

Matt Ryan was 26/38 for 320 with 2 TDs and a pick. Their top ball carrier was Richard Flynn who ran 11 times for 8 yards. Julio Jones caught 13 passes for 219 yards and a TD.

Jeremiah Towle and Miles Burris each had tackles. Towle, Olivier Vernon and Justin Ellis each had a sack. DJ Hayden had a pick.

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Week 13 we travel as a 5 point favorite to face a 6-5 New England team that after 2 trips to the superbowl is now fighting now fighting for a wildcard spot. Brady is still dangerous though, especially with TE Rob Gronkowski, 84, and LT Nate Solder, 82.

Khalil Mack is still out 10 weeks. Riley Perry is out 5 weeks. Chris Culliver is out 4 weeks with a hyperextended knee. Tavon Wilson is now questionable 1 week. James Jones is probable 1 week. Dalton Kramer sprained his thumb and is probable 1 week and Graham Moore is probable 1 week with a sprained ankle.

We start of quick as Carr hits Streater for an 8 yard score on our first drive and then we force a punt that Streater returned for a TD. After that New England scored on 8 of their next 9 possessions and blew us out 47-17.

Carr went 15/25 for 138 yards with 1 TD and a pick and lost a fumble. Charles Wiegman also came in and threw 1 pass which was picked off. Liam Dunsmore ran 13 times for 32 yards. James Jones caught 4 passes for 36.

Brady went 23/32 for 287 with 3 TDs and a pick. Travis Maupin ran 16 times for 71 yards and a TD. hakeem Nicks caught 4 passes for 106 and 2 TDs.

Frank Shepardson mad 12 tackles and DJ Hayden made a pick.

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Week 14 we are a 3 point favorite hosting a 7-5 Carolina team. Luke Kuechly, 74, and Greg Hardy, 78, make this one of the toughest defenses around. Also, a win here will lock us up a playoff spot.

That said, we are the most banged up we have been all year. Menelik Watson broke his foot and will go on IR. Khalil Mack is still out 9 weeks. Perry Riley is out 4 weeks. Raul Webster hyperexteded his knee and is out 4 weeks. Chris Culliver is doubtful 3 weeks. Vince Binkow pulled his groin and is doubtful 4 weeks and will likely sit this week. Lance Kendricks has knee tendinitis and is probable 3 weeks. Lamont Whalen sprained his neck and is probable 2 weeks. Graham Moore is probable 1 week.

As banged up as we were though Bruce Gunn came to play scoring 2 quick TDs to put us up 14-0. They answered late in the 2nd with a 49 yard Cam Newton to Kelvin Benjamin strike. In the 3rd they cut the lead to 1 with 2 FGs but in the 4th Dalton Kramer put the game away with a pick 6 and we won 21-13.

Carr went 18/29 for 191 and a pick. Gunn ran 11 times for 72 yards and 2 TDs. Bobby Thornton caught 4 passes for 55 yards but it took him 9 targets.

Cam Newton went 18/34 for 322 with a TD and 2 picks. Reggie Bush ran 22 times for 33 yards. Kelvin Benjamin caught 5 passes in 10 tries for 117 yards and a TD.

Sio Moover had 10 tackles. Olivier Vernon had 2 sacks and Tavon Wilson and Dalton Kramer each had a pick.

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Week 15 we now have the top record in the AFC at 10-3 and a real shot at homefield advantage and a bye. We are hosting 5-8 denver and we are an 8 point favorite after we beat them by 27 on their field.

Khalil Mack is still out 8 weeks. Perry Riley is out 3 weeks. LT Vince Binkow is doubtful 4 weeks. LG Raul Webster is doubtful 3 weeks. Chris Culliver is questionable 2 weeks. LG Orlando Franklin is hurt again with shoulder tendinitis and is probable 4 weeks. Lance Kendricks is probable 2 weeks and Lamont Whalen and Graham Moore are probable 1 week.

Bruce Gunn started off the game with a quick TD run. Denver answered with a FG and then a Ronnie Hillman TD run. We kicked a FG with just seconds left in the half to tie the score but Chris Givens returned the kick 89 yards for a score. Gunn came back and tied it with another TD run. We added a pair of FGs but Fernando Pierce caught a TD late in the 4th and denver won 24-23.

Derek Carr went 21/32 for 227 yards. Gunn ran 21 times for 40 yards and 2 scores. James Jones caught 4 passes for 66 yards.

Brock Osweiler went 15/27 for 184 and a TD and a pick. Montee Ball ran 12 times for 64 yards. Fernando Pierce caught 6 balls for 114 yards and a TD.

Keith McGill led the team with 6 tackles. Jimmy Staten had a sack and DJ Hayden had a pick.

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Week 16 we are a 5 point favorite traveling to play a 5-9 Tampa team. Doug Martin, 75, is the lone star on a depleted offense.

Khalil Mack is still out 7 weeks. Backup RT Lamont Talley is out 4 weeks with a strained patellar tendon. Zane Hevey is questionable 2 weeks with a sprained knee. Perry Riley is finally active aain and is questionable 2 weeks. Vince Binkow is questionable 3 weeks. LG Raul Webster is questionable 2 weeks. Orlando Franklin is probable 3 weeks. Chris Culliver and Lance Kendricks are probable 1 week.

Coming off a tough loss we came out very flat allowing Mike Evans to catch 2 TDs and Darren Moland to catch another in the first quarter. We owned the next 3 though as we rolled off 48 straight points to with 48-21.

Carr went 18/22 for 277 with 2 TDs and a pick. Liam Dunsmore ran 16 times for 69 yards and 2 TDs. Bobby Thornton caught all 4 passes thrown his way for 106 yards and a TD.

Kendrick Kemp went 24/40 for 266 yards with 3 TDs and 3 picks and Mike Glennon went 0/6 with a pick. Doug Martin ran 13 times for 66 yards. Mike Evans caught just of 12 tries for 85 yards.

Perry Riley had 8 tackles and a pick 6. Hunter Middleton and Lionel Grier each had a sack. DJ Hayden also had a pick 6 and Tavon Wilson had 2 picks.

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Week 17 we are hosting a 5-10 San Diego squad as a 3 point favorite. A win here gives us a 1st round bye.

Miles Burris had a severe hamstring pull and was placed on IR. Khalil Mack is out 6 weeks. Dalton Kramer is out 8 weeks. Lamont Talley is doubtfl 3 weeks. Vince Binkow is questionable 2 weeks. Orlando Franklin is probable 2 weeks and Perry Riley, Raul Webster, and Zane Hevey are probable 1 week.

San Diego started it off with a 73 yard pass to Roger Novak on their first drive. Carr answered back throwing TDs to Bobby Thornton and Carlos Thompson on back to back drives but Novack caught another before the 2nd quarter ended bringing it to a 14-14 tie. A FG and another Novack TD grab pushed them up 10 before Dunsmore caught a TD and we added a FG to tie. Novack scored another on an 80 yard catch to win it in the 4th though.

Carr went 22/29 for 249 with 3 TDs and a pick. Gunn ran 16 times for 72 yards. Streater caught 8 balls for 121 yards.

Rivers went 18/27 for 334 with 4 TDs. Donald Brown ran for 42 yards on 12 carries. Roger Novack caught 8 of 9 tries for 197 yards and 4 scores.

Frank Shepardson made 9 tackles and a sack and justin ellis added a sack.

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We failed to gain a bye week and will face Kansas City, who we beat twice.

Dallas travels to Seattle where the seahawks win 40-17

Green Bay travels to Carolina and crushes them 48-7

Tennessee made it in at 8-8 and is a 1 point favorite over an 11 win jets team. The Jets win 21-10 though.

Dalton Kramer is out 7 weeks. Khalil Mack has been upgraded to doubtful 5 weeks and will sit one more. Sio Moore is questionable 4 weeks with a sprained knee. Orlando Franklin, Vince Binkow, and Lamont Talley are all probable 1 week.

Bruce Gunn starts it of early with a 23 yard TD run. Knile Davis answers right back taking a screen 11 yards for a score and after a Carr fumble Michael Crabtree gains all 2 yards on KCs 2nd drive to score a TD. On the next play Carr threw a pick 6 to JJ Harden and the chiefs were up 21-7 but the first quarter scoring wasnt over. In fact the scoring in the 30 seconds of gameplay starting with the Carr fumble was not yet over as the next play from scrimmage saw him make up part of the 2 quick turnovers with an 80 yard TD to bobby Thornton. We added a FG in the first making it a 21-17 quarter. The second saw a drive capped with a Grady Haddix TD run and then saw Carr hit Thornton for another TD.

We added a pair of FGs in the 3rd but Haddix added another TD run. An early 4th quarter FG by us made it 35-33, their lead. They pushed the lead up a bit with a 19 yard FG with 2 minutes left but Carr hit Carlos Thompson for a score with 45 seconds left and then hit him again on the 2 point conversion. We held them on downs after that and won the game 41-38.

Carr went 24/33 for 345 with 3 TDs and a pick and a fumble. Bruce Gunn ran 12 times for 112 yards and a score. Bobby Thornton caught 7 for 151 and 2 TDs.

Ezra Gutierrez went 21/32 for 224 and 2 TDs. Haddix ran 12 times for 63 yards and 2 TDs. Davis ran 15 for 56 yards and caught 4 passes for 86 yards and a TD.

Sio Moore made 12 tackles. Olivier Vernon made 2 sacks and Frank Shepardson added 1. Perry Riley forced a fumble that Chris Culliver recovered.

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In the divisional round we are facing a Cleveland team that has the toughest roster in the league with 4 players over 80 overall, 2 offensive lineman, DE Phil Taylor, and CB Joe Haden.

Green Bay faces the defending champ Vikings. Tje pack won 13-9.

The Jets head out to play the colts. Indy wins 45-12

The Seahawks will play the Giants. Seattle wins 17-14.

Dalton Kramer is still out 6 weeks. Sio Moore is questionable 3 weeks and Khalil Mack is questionable for 4.

Cleveland got up ealy with an Isaiah Crowell run and then a throw to Jorvorskie Lane to go up 14-0. Carr answered hitting Carlos Thompson for a TD but then a Justin Gilbert pick 6 pushed it back to 2 scores. Thornton answered with a TD and Tavon Wilson tied it with a pick 6 but they added another TD catch by Lane before the half to go up 28-21.

Bruce Gunn started the 2nd half with a TD run but Robert Turbin answered with one of his own. We got a FG but Manziel hit Josh Gordon for a TD. Another FG by us and a long TD run by Turbin late made it a 49-34 win for the Browns.

Carr went 33/43 for 413 with 2 TDs and a pick. Gunn ran 10 times for 60 yards and a score. Streater caught 9 for 130 and Thornton added 8 for 127 and a TD.

Johnny Manziel went 24/31 for 241 with 3 TDs and a pick. Turbin ran 19 times for 156 yards and 2 scores. Gordon caught 9 passes for 105 and a TD.

Frank Shepardson made 11 tackles. Terrell McClain made a sack and Tavon Wilson made a pick.

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Seattle beat Green Bay 23-17 and Cleveland beat Indy 23-20 putting the top 2 rosters in the superbowl. Seattle dominated the game 42-21 to win the superbowl.

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Season Overview:

Passing: Carr went 319/463 for 3691 yards with 27 TDs and 11 picks. He also had 3 300 yard games after 2 in the last 2 seasons combined.

Charles Wiegmann went 18/28 for 181 with 3 TDs and a pick.

Rushing: Liam Dunsmore ran 278 times for 917 yards and 7 scores and caught 11 passes in 15 tries for 35 yards and 2 scors.

Bruce Gunn ran 206 times for 718 yards and 7 TDs and caught 8 of 16 tries for 121 yards and a TD.

Mackenzie Kemock did not run as a FB but caught 29 of 35 fries for 198 yards and 3 scores.

Receiving: Bobby Thornton caught 77 of 113 tries for 1050 yards and 8 scores.

Rod Streater caught 28 of 112 for 943 and 6 scores and returned 26 punts averaging 10.9 yards and scoring once and 9 kicks averaging 23.8 yards.

Brandon Gibson caught 33 of 51 for 460 with 2 TDs

Carlos Thompson ended up with 43 grabs on 70 tries for 418 and 5 scores.

James Jones caught 30 of 37 tries for 382 and 3 scores.

Lance Kendricks caught 12 of 19 for 130 yards.

Line: Vince Binkow made 28 of 106 key blocks in 14 games recording 5 pancakes and allowing 4 sacks.

Brandon Mosley made 34 of 92 key blocks with 2 pancakes and 5 sacks allowed.

Graham Moore made 21 of 89 key blocks with a pancake and 7 sacks allowed.

Raul Webster made 17 of 50 key blocks with 1 pancake and 3 sacks allowed.

Evan Stram made 10 of 28 key blocks and allowed 6 sacks.

Punter: Marquette King averaged 4 yards but only netted 36 on 94 punts with 28 inside the 20.

Kicker: Lamar Ficken made 26 of 29 kicks including 6 of 8 from 40+ and all 46 XPs

D Line: Justin Ellis made 51 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 9 hurries, 8 knockdowns, a 3.5 rush percent, 5 forced fumbles, and 1 recovery.

Olivier Vernon made 48 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 23 hurries, 12 knockdowns, 5 blocks, a 7.2 rush percent, 1 forced fumble, and 2 recoveries.

Hunter Middleton made just 12 tackles but 5 sacks and 5 hurries and a 7.2 rush percent along with a forced fumble.

Lamar Yarbrough made 21 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 block, 1 hurry, and a 3.5 rush percent.

Jacob Keith made 42 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 14 hurries, 5 blocks, and 1 knockdown for a 4.4 rush percent and 1 forced fumble.

Jimmy Staten made 28 tackles, 2 sacks, 5 hurries, 1 block, a 2.8 rush percent and 2 recoveries.

Lionel Greer made 13 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 block, for a 3.3 rush percent

Terrell McClain missed quite a few games but made 16 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a knockdown.

Linebackers: Sio Moore was the only only to stay healthy and racked up 77 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 1 hurry, 1 pick, 1 pass defensed, 1 forced fumble, and 1 recovery.

Perry Riley played 9 games making 61 tackles, 1 sack, 1 block, 3 hurries, 1 pick 6, 7 passes defended, and a forced fumble.

Khalil Mack played 9 games, made 51 tackles, 1 sack, and 3 passes defensed.

Miles Burris made 38 tackles, 1 hurry, 2 passes defensed, a forced fumble, and a recovery.

Jared Bernard made 26 tackles, 1 pass defensed, and a recovery.

Defensive Backs: Frank Shepardson made 111 tackles, 1 sack, 4 picks, 5 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 TDs.

Tavon Wilson racked up 64 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 hurry, 7 picks, 9 passes defensed, and a forced fumble.

DJ Hayden made 76 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 hurry, 5 picks, 6 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble, 1 recovery, and 1 TD.

Keith McGill made 83 tackles, 1 pick, 9 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble, and 1 recovery.

Chris Culliver made 54 tackles, 1 pick, and a recovery.

Dwayne Emmons made 27 tackles 1 pick, 2 passes defensed, and a forced fumble.

Dalton Kramer made 17 tackles, 1 pick 6, 5 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble and 1 recovery.

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Staff Draft: Richie Flynn was brought in as my head coach. He is better working with young talent.

55 year old Bryson Sanford was signed as an Offensive coordinator. He is a QB guru who should push Carr over the top.

Courtney McAfee was signed as a condition coach to bring more conditioning.

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Free Agency: Offers were made to the following FAs:

TE Vance McDonald, 49, was offered a 2 year, 3 million dollar deal.

WR Paul Richardson, 41, was offered 5 million over 2 years

G Dallas Thomas, 54, was offered 25 million over 5 years.

T Greg Robinson, 51, was offered 15 over 4 years.

DT Nolan Randle, 46, was offered 7 over 4 years.

Stage 4 Greg Robinson signed with us.

Stage 5 Nolan Randle signed with us.

Stage 6 we signed Paul Richardson.

Stage 7 we signed Dallas Thomas.

Stage 9 Vance McDonald signed with us

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Entering the 2017 draft our major needs are a #2 receiver, an impact defensive lineman, a #2 corner, and linebacker depth. The draft started off going heavy to the QBs with 4 going in the top 6 picks. 2 of them look like franchise guys but San Francisco was the big as the top player then dropped to them and they got TE Rick Benson who looks like a 46/85 to start.

By the time we drafted there were 7 qbs gone and we were staring at 3 guys we had 1st round grades on, all defensive ends. There was a clear favorite though, 6'4", 277 lb illinois state pass rusher Abel Durham. We jumped at the opportunity to land a 41/74 DE late in the 1st.

We then watch the WR board and when it looked like Jared Kocurek was in danger of getting picked, as being the 2nd guy on the board, we jumped up 2 spots swapping our 4th for dallas's 5th to do so and snagged him. as a 44/65 he should give us a new weapon across from Bobby Thornton.

Needing picks we traded our 3rd to washington for the 1st pick of the 4th and a 6th. Eventually we had to take the top available player, TE Sean Lyon, 41/67. We already have a budding star at the spot but he is just too good to pass up.

In the 5th we then took T Roy Herndon, 18/45 and 2 picks later added G Spencer Nussbaum, 21/53. They should add solid depth.

Early in the 6th we added RB Devin Floyd, 31/44, who will be a solid runner.

Later in the 6th we picked up SS Damon Peterson, 17/36.

In the 7th we took a shot in the dark at CB Percy Ackerman, 17/36

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Entering late free agency Derek Carr wants a new deal and is asking for 72 million over 5 years. This is why we have this money, to pay our picks, so we do it.

Justin Ellis is also holding out but will be fighting for a spot in the rotation this year. He is not worth what he is asking.

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Looking at the roster going into my 4th season this is the best team we have had yet.

QB: Derek Carr, 63, keeps getting better and looks like a franchise QB. His yards and TDs his completion percentage, and his TD to INT ratio have gone up every year and he had 2 300 yard games in the playoffs last year after just 3 in the regular season. He is the 6th highest rated QB in the league. Now with even more weapons he could be dangerous. Charles Wiegmann, 26/48, has as much upside as any backup QB in the league. Derek Thomas, 12/53, is an unknown and a project but could be a star someday. Interestingly with 7 QBs going in the 1st round only 3 made the green page.

HB: Running behind a young line Liam Dunsmore, 45, and Bruce Gunn, 45, had down years last year. This year should be better for the duo. 6th round pick Devin Floyd, 30/40, adds depth as a smart runner.

FB: Makenzie Kemock, 50/55, was a great lead blocker last year but will miss the first 8 games with broken ribs. We likely won't use nearly as much of the FB position early on. For the time being TE Vance McDonald will fill in.

TE: Carlos Thompson, 62/75, looks like the steal of last year's draft as a big play TE and the Raiders may have done it again. 4th rounder Sean Lyon, 44/61 is a great route runner who will fill the second TE spot for years to come. Vance McDonald, 50, is a solid 3rd option.

WR: This position looks different this year. Bobby Thornton, 65, is still a good weapon who knows how to make big plays. Opposite him, however, it is now rookie Jared Kocurek, 47/64. An undersized 3rd down weapon drafted 2nd round Jared looks to make his mark. Big play weapons Devin Street, 44, and Paul Richardson, 41, came in as free agents and will fight for slot time. Ed Chavarria, 30, will likely not play much.

C: Graham Moore, 62/72, looks like a great center to anchor this line. Branden Mosley, 49, will move over from guard to back him up after starting 16 games for this team last year.

LG: Raul Webster, 56/67, looks like a solid starter here for many years to come. UDFA Harvey Dominigo, 18/50 could be a good depth player.

RG: Free Agent Dallas Thomas, 53, was given a big deal to fill this spot. 5th round pick Spencer Nussbaum, 25/54, will be groomed as his eventual replacement.

LT: This regime's first pick, Vince Binkow, 76, is one of the top tackles in the league. Roy Herndon, 19/47 has upside as a backup.

RT: Greg Robinson, 50, is by far the best player we have had in this spot. UDFA Isaac Wynn, 18/42, could actually be better than anyone else we have had here in the past.

P: Marquette King, 70, is an above average punter who will hold this spot for as long as he wants it.

K: Lamar Ficken, 46/52, may not be a great kicker but his accuracy is good.

LDE: 26th overall pick Abel Durham, 46/78, is the top player on the green page and looks like a great end. Olivier Vernon, 56, is a great backup and Hunter Middleton, 51/56, could be the least properly utilized player in the league this year just because there is too much ahead of him.

RDE: Last year's 2nd rounder, Jacob Keith, 51/65, looks to have a breakout year as a pass rush specialist. Lionel Grier, 40/49, is biding his time here until he can take a bigger role elsewhere.

LDT: Nolan Randle, 42, comes in as a run stuffing free agent. Lamar Yarbrough, 37/42, is a former UDFA and solid rotational guy. Justin Ellis, 39, held out after leading the team in sacks last year but gave up seeing as he is just a situational rusher this year.

RDT: Jimmy Staten, 48, is our best DT. Georgia Tech UDFA Shannon Shreiber, 30/44, will be a solid player as well.

MLB: Perry Riley, 53, missed several games last year but looks to bounce back. Dakota Saban, 45, is undersized but will be a solid backup.

SLB: Khalil Mack, 72, is the leader of this defense but missed 7 games plus one in the playoffs last year. Jared Bernard, 28/39, is a capable backup for short stints but isnt good enough to fill in all year like that.

WLB: Sio Moore, 57, was signed on to remain 2 more years and has been the most consistent LB on the team. Zach Brown, 43, will be the backup.

LCB: DJ Hayden, 62, will once again shadow the opponent's top WRs. He should be helped by a boosted pass rush. Keith McGill, 52, is a good nickle corner.

RCB: Late FA signing Brandon Dixon, 43, will start here. Chris Culliver, 38, has started for 2 years but is fading. Dalton Kramer, 37, was a UDFA last year and could play some.

SS: Frank Shepardson, 40, has been a consistent player since being picked in the 6th round 2 years ago. UDFA Rusty Levine, 18/33, will likely not play.

FS: Tavon Wilson, 50, has been one of the best FA signings this team has made. Dwayne Emmons, 40, was MR Irrelevant 2 years ago and has been a solid role player since.

LS: 2nd year man Antoine Watkins, 17, will fill this spot.

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We start the season as 15 point favorites heading to Denver. We now have the 4th best roster in the league and are quickly moving up. Denver has a pair of elite corners in Bradley Roby, 74, and rookie Cesar Farley, 56/75, that will make passing tough.

Backup C Brandon Mosley starts the season out 3 weeks with a stress fracture in his foot. FB Mackenzie Kemock is out 8 with broken ribs. LT Vince Binkow is probable 1 week with Knee tendinitis.

We started off the game with solid defense, shutting them out for the 1st quarter, while we took a 3-0 lead. Montee Ball caught a 13 yard TD to start the 2nd but then Carr hit rookie Sean Lyon for a 6 yard score and fellow rookie Jared Kocurek for a 1 yard score to take a 17-7 lead going into the half. Liam dunsmore scored a TD on the first drive of the 2nd half and then we added a FG to that. the 4th quarter they made a run with a Fernando Pierce TD cactch and a FG cutting the lead to 27-17. We added a FG but with 33 seconds left Osweiler hit Cody Latimer for a TD to cut the lead to 30-24 where it ended.

Carr went 12/16 for 146 and 2 TDs. Dusmore ran 25 times for 95 yards and a TD. Gunn ran 16 times for 68 yards and was the top receiver with 2 for 70 yards.

Brock Osweiler went 23/41 for 265 and 3 scores but threw 2 picks. Montee Ball ran 13 times for 52 yards and added 42 and a score through the air. Chris Givens caught 6 passes for 4 yards.

Khalil Mack made 11 tackles and Abel Durham started off huge with 2 sacks. Justin Ellis also had a sack and Frank Shepardson and Tavon Wilson each had a pick.

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Week 2 we are a 13 point favorite hosting Washington. With just 4 starters brought in in the last 3 drafts this is a team that has struggled to add talent.

Mackenzie Kemock is still out 7 weeks. Tavon Wilson is out 3 weeks with a strained foot ligament. Sio Moore is out 3 weeks with a concussion. Brandon Mosley is doubtful 2 weeks. Sean Lyon sprained his knee and is questionable 2 weeks. Frank Shepardson is probable 2 weeks with knee bursitis.

After back and forth failed drives Washington starts it off with a Lamar Miller TD run. Carr finally settles in though and hits Jared Kocurek for a pair of tds in the 2nd. They did get a FG to make it 14-10 at the half. Leonard Hankerson got a 5 yard TD grab lake in the 3rd but Thornton answered back with a TD grab of hit own. They cut the lead to 21-20 with a FG in the middle of the 4th but Liam Dunsmore put it away with a 5 yard TD run.

Carr went 17/25 for 253 with 3 TDs and a pick. Dunsmore ran 13 times for 80 yards and a TD. Jared Kocurek is off to a hot start with 6 grabs on 6 targets for 143 and 2 TDs.

Arnie Clevinger went 22/27 for 247 and a TD and ran 12 times for 67 yards leading the team there too. Deseasn Jackson made 6 grabs for 67 yards.

Perry Riley made 12 tackles. Khalil Mack made a sack. DJ Hayden forced a fumble that Lamar Yarbrough recovered.

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Week 3 we draw an even matchup as we host Cleveland. They have the best offensive line in football adding another stud, Asher Van Pelt, 65/86, in this last draft.

Mackenzie Kemock is still out 6 weeks. Tavon Wilson and Sio Moore are still out 2. Abel Durham is probable 4 week with knee tendinitis. Frank Shepardson, Sean Lyon, and Brandon Mosley are probable 1 week.

We started off the game with a FG and were driving again until Lewis O'Neill made an 86 yard pick 6. Carr bounced back leading a long drive ending with Thornton catching a 1 yard TD and we added a FG to make it 13-7. Robert Turbin broke a 37 yard run to end the half though and they headed to halftime with the lead.

In the first drive of the 2nd half Jared Kocurek continued his TD streak catching a 4 yard score. They answered with a FG but we got another TD on a Bruce Gunn run. They came back with a FG and a Robert Turbin run and then when we were driving looking to score a game winning blow Joe Haden made a 68 yard pick to win it 34-27.

Derek Carr went 42/30 for 334 with 2 TDs but threw 3 picks. Liam Dunsmore ran 17 times for 87 yards Thornton caught 7 passes for 90 yards and a score.

Manziel went 12/18 for 168 yards. Robert Turbin ran 20 times for 129 yards and 2 TDs and led the team with 4 catches for 44 yards.

Perry Riley made 14 tackles and Abel Durham added a sack.

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Week 4 we are a 2 point favorite traveling to play a 2-1 New England team. Now that Brady is gone Jimmy Garoppolo, 44/52, has taken over at QB.

Carlos Thompson is out 4 weeks with a strained elbow tendon. Sio Moore is still out 1 week. Mackenzie Kemock is activated and doubtful 5 weeks. Able Durham is still probable 3 weeks. DJ Hayden bruised his thigh and is probable 2 weeks. Tavon Wilson is now active probable 1 week.

This was a defensive game where both teams punted often and even long drives were held to FGs. A third quarter TD by Pierre Thomas on the ground was the difference and the Pats won 13-9.

Carr went 18/29 for 200 yards. Gunn ran for 43 yards on 7 carries. Devin Street caught 2 passes for 46 yards.

Jimmy Garoppolo went 24/34 for 178 yards. Travis Maupin ran 11 times for 67 yards. Ashton Craig made 8 grabs in 10 targets for 38 yards.

Keith McGill made 10 tackles and Khalil Mack added a sack.

This game moved us down to .500 for the first time in the last 3 seasons including this one.

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Following a 2 game slide we are set for week 5 to face the 0-4 chiefs on our home field. With Brian Hoyer in for the injured Ezra Gutierrez this should be a winnable game for us.

Carlos Thompson is still out 4 weeks and now Khalil Mack is out 4 with a pulled calf. Mackenzie Kemock is doubtful 4 weeks. Abel Durham is probable 3. DJ Hayden is probable 1 week.

After we punt on our first 5 possessions and the Chiefs score on a Hoyer to Crabtree TD Carr comes back and throws TDs on 3 straight possessions, all long drives that actually ended in 3 different quarters with the last drive of the 2nd quarter, after a KC punt a long 3rd quarter drive, and then after the Chiefs drove all the way down only to fumble on the 3 yard line another long drive that ended early in the 4th. Jared Kocurek, Devin Street and Ed Chavarria all made TD grabs. KC added a FG in the 4th but Bruce Gunn put it away with a TD run.

Carr went 23/26 for 228 with 3 TDs and a pick. Liam Dunsmore ran 21 times for 48 yards. Devin Street caught all 8 targets for 93 yards and a score.

Brian Hoyer went 13/29 for 235 with a TD and 2 picks. Martin Herndon ran 17 times for 76 yards but lost a costly fumble. Michael Crabtree caught 10 passes for 139 yards and a score.

Perry Riley had 9 tackles. Sio Moore, Abel Durham, and Olivier Vernon each had a sack. Tavon Wilson made a pick and forced a fumble that Justin Ellis recovered. Sio Moore also added a pick

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Week 6 we are a 6 point favorite hosting Buffalo, a fellow 3-2 team. Led by the 5th QB taken in this year's draft, Bruce Conley, 40/71, the future is bright in Buffalo.

Vance McDonald is out 4 weeks with a strained patellar tendon. Khalil Mack and Carlos Thompson are both out 3 weeks. Mackenzie Kemock is questionable 3 weeks and Abel Durham is probable 2 weeks.

On the first drive of the game Bryce Brown turns a screen pass into a 24 yard score. 2 Minutes later we answer with a Liam Dunsmore TD run and then the game goes quiet as 9 total possessions pass without a score before Bruce Gunn finally breaks into the endzone on a 5 yard run. They answer with a FG to cut the lead to 14-10 but that is where it stayed.

Carr went 16/21 for 212 yards. Bruce Gunn ran 17 times fro yards and a score but lost a fumble. Sean Lyon caught 5 passes for 70 yards.

Bruce Conley was 21/35 for 268 and a TD and a pick and ran 5 times for 45 yards. CJ Spiller ran 17 times for 75 yards. Brandon Gibson got back at his old team with 7 grabs for 79 yards.

Perry Riley made 13 tackles. Sio Moore and Nolan Randle each had a sack and Tavon Wilson had a pick.

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Before our week 7 game we decided to look at some contracts. With money to spend and a couple very good players down to a year left we had to do something.

Khalil Mack was given a 4 year deal worth 28 million with 5 guaranteed. P Marquette King was given 8 over 3 with 1.4 guaranteed. CB Keith McGill, a former 4th round pick, was given 27.5 over 5 with 3.7 guaranteed. Former FA Tavon Wilson, whose first FA deal ended in a 1.5 million dollar year including bonus was given 22 over 4 with 3.8 guaranteed.

Week 7 we are facing a 3-3 New Jersey squad. Despite traveling across the country we are a 2 point favorite. The Jets did draft QB Malachi Diano, 23/49, in the 1st round this year but are taking him slow going, instead, with Eli Robinson, 32/41, this year. The defensive line is still the strength of their squad though with Muhammad Wilkerson, 76, Jared Odrick, 71, and Sheldon Richardson, 68, leading the way.

RT Greg Robinson strained his achilles tendon and is out 4 weeks. DT Jimmy Staten is out 2 weeks with a stress fracture in his foot. Vance McDonald is doubtful 3 weeks and Khalil Mack is doubtful 2 weeks. Mackenzie Kemock is questionable for 2. Carlos Thompson is probable for 2 weeks. RG Dallas Thomas broke his toe and is probable 2 weeks. Abel Durham is still probable 1 more.

After we punted on our first drive, a quick 3 and out, the Jets responded with a TD drive ending in a justin Radmore run. We drove down looking to answer but missed a make-able FG. Our defense stepped up forcing a 3 and out and and Devin Street turned that into magic with an 80 yard punt return TD tieing the score. The Jets were going backwards quickly with a penalty, a stuffed run, and then a sack on the next drive when it turned from bad to worse with a Tavon Wilson pick and a short Liam Dunsmore TD on the following drive. The Jets got it together to drive 80 yards finishing with Erick Dekker catching a TD to tie the score but we got the lead back with a FG on the following drive. That is when it fell apart for Jersey as they took over with just under 2 minutes left in the half and chris Culliver quickly turned a pick into a TD. On the following drive the Jets were again trying to end the half with points when Tavon Wilson made a pick 6 to push the lead to 31-14. The Jets did finally get down the field and get 3 before the half but the effort may not have been worth it.

We had to punt on our first drive of the 2nd half and New Jersey responded with a drive ending in a Jalen Saunders TD grab. We drove down and got close enough to try a kick but missed but our defense came up big forcing a turnover on downs as the Jets ended just out of FG range. We went to the ground trying to kill the clock and Liam Dunsmore wasn't happy with just that as he headed all the way into the endzone pushing the lead to 2 scores. After the teams traded punts Eli Robinson committed his 4th turnover fumbling the ball away and we got 3 more points. He did lead a final drive to get Levine Toilolo a TD catch with 19 seconds left but we held on for the 41-34 win.

Carr went 13/18 for 141. Dunsmore ran 17 times for 86 yards and 2 TDs. Bobby Thornton caught 4 for 56 yards.

Robinson went 23/38 for 243 and 3 TDs and 3 picks and a lost fumble. Radmore ran 19 times for 120 yards and a TD. Decker caught 6 passes for 105 and a TD.

Perry Riley had 12 tackles. Zach Brown had a sack and Jacob Keith had a sack strip which Nolan Randle recovered. Tavon Wilson had 2 picks and Chris Culliver had 1.

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A week 8 bye allowed us to get healthy to host the 4-3 Dolphins week 9. The phins also took a first round QB, Duane Mettert, 23/52, but are going with 12th year vet Jason Campbell, 40, for this year. Their defense, led by 2nd year MLB Donny Krzyzanowski, 84, and DE Cameron Wake, 71, can be fierce.

Jimmy Staten is still doubtful 1 week and Vance McDonald is questionable for 2. WR Jared Kocurek has elbow bursitis and is probable 3 weeks and Greg Robinson is still probable for 2.

After they punted and our promising 1st drive ended on a Jared Kocurek fumble each team punted on 3 and outs. Miami got it started first with an 80 yard drive ending on a 2 yard Mike Wallace TD grab. We had a drive going again but stalled out and punted and they took a 10-0 lead. We finally found our offense and Carr led a drive ending with Sean Lyon catching a TD. They answered ending the half with a Mike Wallace TD grab to go up 17-7. Carr and Thompson owned the 3rd quarter as they hooked up for a pair of TDs ith Geoff Jamison adding one for the phins between thatand we cut the lead to 24-21. After a couple stalled drives Carr threw a pick to set them up an easy FG try but when he got the ball back he put his game face on and drove the team down with a series of nice passes ending with Bobby Thornton catching a 16 yards score to give us a 28-27 win.

Carr went 28/39 for 292 with 4 TDs and a pick while Liam Dunsmore ran 15 times for 138 yards. Carlos Thompson had a great comeback game with 7 grabs for 111 yards and 2 TDs.

Jason Campbell went 29/48 for 303 with 3 TDs and Devante Perkins ran 22 times for 115 yards. Brian Hartline caught 8 passes for 104 yards and while the Phins didnt turn it over and forced 2 turnovers and had solid offense they just could not win.

Khalil Mack came back strong with 15 tackles and a sack and Jacob Keith and Justin Ellis each had a sack.

[kcarr]

Week 10 we are a 3 point favorite hosting the San Diego Chargers. After years of wasting away falling behind they have brought in 7 quality starters in the last 2 years headlined by RB Ethan Wishon, 55/58, in the 1st round this year.

Bruce Gunn joins our injured report out 4 weeks with a hyperextended knee and Brandon Dixon, our starting #2 corner, is out 2 with a strained achilles tendon. Jared Kocurek is probable 2 weeks and Greg Robinson and Vance McDonald are both probable for 1.

After each team opened up with a punt we put together some big plays quickly going 73 yards for a drive ending in a Carlos Thompson TD. After forcing another punt we took 12 plays to go 76 yards ending with Liam Dunsmore in the endzone on a 1 yard run. Things turned even worse as a Philip Rivers fumble, the first of 3, led to a FG to make it a 3 score game. They did end up with a FG and then made a pick and added another to make it 17-6 at the half.

Starting the 2nd half Rivers lost his 2nd fumble and Carr answered right away with a 1 play drive and a Jared Kocurek TD. They then finally put together a TD drive ending in a Roger Novack TD grab. After that both sides went cold punting 3 times each with only 1 total 1st down gained between them before we finally got it back together with a drive capped with a Devin Floyd TD run to make it 31-12. They answered with a Tristan Nussmeier TD grab but fumbled another time and threw a pick as we ran out the clock adding another FG to our total.

Carr went 21/31 for 224 with 2 TDs and a pick. Dunsmore ran 22 times for 115 yards and a TD and Floyd added 11 for 69 and a score. Kocurek caught 9 for 96 and a TD.

Rivers went 29/48 for 309 with 2 TDs and a pick but lost 3 fumbles. He led the team with 5 carries for 64 yards as Chad Jones was their next best rusher with 9 for 24. Keenan Allen grabbed 10 for 129 yards.

Perry Riley made 14 tackles. Hunter Middleton made 2 sacks while justin ellis had 1.5, Jacob Keith and Khalil Mack each had 1 and Abel Durham had .5. Durham forced and recovered a fumble while DJ Hayden, Justin Ellis and Hunter Middleton each forced one and Keith McGill and Jacob Keith recovered one. DJ Hayden also had a pick.

[kcarr]

Week 11 we are hosting a 3-6 Denver team as a 9 point favorite. Cesar Farley, 63/75, joins a talented defensive backfield but their offense is declining.

Devin Street, our top slot WR, is out 43 weeks and on IR with a compound leg fracture. Bruce Gunn is doubtful 3 weeks and Jared Kocurek is probable for 1.

After Osweiler loses his first of 3 fumbles and we answer with a Dunsmore TD run they are forced to punt and Carlos Thompson is able to end a drive scoring from 2 yards out on a catch from Carr. They did cut it to 1 with a 40 yard Montee Ball TD run and 2 FGs but we owned the end of the game adding 2 kicks and a Richardson TD grab while they kept turning it over.

Carr went 18/31 for 182 with 2 TDs and a pick. Dunsmore ran 25 times for 87 yards and a TD. Bobby Thornton caught 3 passes for 66 yards.

Osweiler went 18/32 for 233 with a pick but fumbled 3 times. Ball was held down other than the 40 yard score gaining just 54 total yards on 7 carries. Fernando Pierce made 7 grabs for 99 yard but took 14 targets to do it.

Justin Ellis was the leader of the defense with 7 tackles 4 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. Jacob Keith had 2 sacks and a forced fumble and Lamar Yarbrough had a forced fumble. Abel Durham had a sack. Brandon Dixon recovered 2 fumbles and had a pick. Nolan Randle also recovered a fumble.

[kcarr]

Week 12 we are a 5 point favorite over a dallas team that has been building their defense lately with their gem from last year, DE Gerald Limbeck, 65/77 leading the way.

Bruce Gunn is activated and upgraded to questionable for 2 weeks. Vince Binkow is probable 2 weeks with a deep thigh bruise and paul Richardson is probable 3 with a bruised ribcage.

After Demarco Murray starts it off with a 4 yard TD grab Jared Kocurek continues his great rookie year with a 15 yard score. Darren Moland answers 46 seconds later with a 23 yard TD grab but we added a FG and then with a minute left in the first half Khalil Mack made a 61 yard pick 6. They added 3 to end the half tied 17-17. Carlos Thompson and Bobby Thornton each scored TDs early in the 3rd though and although they did get a late TD pass to Jerome Felton we added 2 fgs to put it away.

Carr went 22/31 for 185 with 3 TDs. Dunsmore ran 15 times for 157 yards enjoying a great year behind a strong line. Thompson caught 4 passes for 49 yards and a TD.

Romo went 333/46 for 330 with 3 TDs and 2 picks and lost a fumble. Murray ran 14 times for 70 yards and caught 7 for 56 and a TD. Demaryius Thomas added 86 yards on 5 grabs.

Brandon Dixon made 10 tackles. DJ Hayden, Khalil Mack, Jacob Keith, and Shannon Shreiber each had a sack and Shreiber and Tavon Wilson forced Fumbles. Lamar Yarbrough and Frank Shepardson each recovered one. Keith McGill and Khalil Mack each had a pick.

[kcarr]

Week 12 we are traveling to face a tough 8-3 colts squad. QB Andrew Luck, 73, stands behind a great line anchored by C Trevor Donavan, 69/85, who they picked in the 1st round 4 years ago.

MLB Perry Riley is out 2 weeks with a separated shoulder. SS Frank Shepardson is questionable 4 weeks with a sprained knee. Paul Richardson is still probable 2 weeks and Vince Binkow and Bruce Gunn each for 1.

After Derek Carr ran in a TD on our 1st drive they scored 4 straight TDs to put the game away early. Jared Kocurek did end up scoring on a 46 yard catch and Bruce Gunn added a 1 yard TD run but their 7 TDs total kept it from being close.

Carr went 21/30 for 223 with a TD and 2 picks and ran for a score but also lost a fumble and Charles Wiegman went 10/12 for 75 yards as a backup. Gunn gained 36 yards and a TD on 9 carries. Sean Lyon caught 7 passes for 64 yards.

Luck went 27/35 for 385 and 5 TDs. Mike James ran 17 times for 62 yards and a score. Malachi Evans caught 10 passes for 166 yards and a TD and TY Hilton added 7 for 144 and a score.

Sio Moore had 12 tackles but we had no sacks or turnovers.

[korme]

Do you know how to print to file?

[kcarr]

no, if i did it would probably make this easier

[kcarr]

Week 13 we have a good chance to bounce back facing a 4-8 Eagles team in Oakland. They have struggled not picking up a starter outside the first round in 3 years.

Frank Shepardson is still questionable 3 weeks and Brandon Dixon is now probable 2 with a bruised ribcage. Paul Richardson, Vince Binkow, and Perry Riley are all probable for 1.

After Carr led a quick drive ending in Mackenzie Kemock taking a FB screen 11 yards and then we forced a quick punt things were looking up. Carr fumbled it away on the ensuing drive though and Adam Newman scored on the return. Carr bounced back with another long drive ending with him sneaking it in but they closed the gap with 2 FGs to make it 14-13 at the half. The 3rd was all us as Jared Kocurek caught a 1 yard score and then right after that DJ Hayden went 57 yards on a pick 6. They did add a score in the 4th but we won 28-20.

Carr went 21/27 for 257 with 2 TDs and ran for 1 but lost 2 fumbles. Liam Dunsmore ran 13 times for 72 yards and Bruce Gunn ran 12 for 76. Carlos Thompson caught 5 for 85 yards.

Matt Barkley went 23/39 for 217 with a TD and a pick. Ty Farmer ran 14 times for 37 yards. Jordan Matthews caught 7 for 82 yards.

Khalil Mack had 10 tackles and a sack. Nolan Randle, Abel Durham, Justin Ellis, and Jacob keith each added a sack and Shannon Shreiber and Hunter Middleton split one. DJ Hayden added a pick

[kcarr]

Week 15 we are set to travel to San Diego. They are 7-6 having lost 4 of their last 5 including their game with us earlier in the year.

Khalil Mack sprained his neck and is probable 2 weeks. Frank Shepardson is also still probable 2 and brandon Dixon is probable for 1.

They started the game driving the length of the field to score on a Donald Brown run and we answered driving nearly as far to get 3. Their next drive stalled and we quickly went 3 and out before the teams again traded scores, a Chhad James 31 yard catch for them and a Liam Dunsmore TD run for us to make it 14-10. We then forced a turnover with a pick and Jared Kocurek answered with a TD grab. They did get a Ladarius Green 51 yard score to end the half though and went into the break up -17.

In the 2nd half we started off with Vance McDonald getting his first score of the year on a 4 yard catch. After they went 3 and out we had a chance to put some distance on until Bruce Gunn lost a fumble. They took the lead back as Donald Brown ran for his 2nd score of the game. The next 3 drives each way saw 2 punts by each team and a fumble lost by each team before we took the lead back 31-28 with a Carlos Thompson TD catch with a minute left. With 3 seconds left though, they got 3 to tie and we headed into overtime. They started off with the ball and after a quick stop we had a chance until Gunn lost his 2nd fumble. They came out and on the first play tried to win it with a 32 yard kick but missed and we were able to drive down and get 3 to win 34-31.

Carr went 34/39 for 362 with 3 scores. Dunsmore ran 20 times for 76 yards with a score and a fumble. Bobby Thornton has not had a great year but tonight was good for 9 grabs on 11 tries for 123 yards.

Philip Rivers went 21/30 for 304 with 2 TDs and a pick. Chad James ran 29 times for 103 yards while Brown did the scoring gaining just 23 on 8 carries but scoring twice. Roger Novack made grabs for 106 yards.

Frank Shepardson had 13 tackles. Khalil Mack, Perry Riley, Abel Durham, and Justin Ellis had .5 sacks a piece. Mack also forced a fumble and Tavon Wilson had a pick and a forced fumble. Lamar Yarbrough had a recovery.

To make things even better this game clinches our 3rd straight playoff appearance.

[kcarr]

Before week 16 we came to a deal with Bruce Gunn. We will pay him 5 million over the next 3 years to be a backup runner. Rotational DT Lamar Yarbrough was given a nearly identical deal.

Week 16 we travel across the country to face an 8-6 New York Giants squad. Dez Bryant, 80, and Odell Beckham JR. 63, make up a strong pass catching duo.

Greg Robinson is out up to 5 weeks with a strained elbow tendon. Khalil Mack is still probable 2 weeks and Frank Shepardson is probable for 1.

After 6 total punts in the 1st quarter we basically won the game in the 2nd. They started off the quarter with a 10 yard TD catch by Kelly Vajda but we answered with 2 TD grabs by Mackenzie Kemock and one by Jared Kocurek as they threw 2 picks without gaining a yard on 2 drives. We traded FGs and then TDs with Beckam making a 54 yard catch and Dunsmore scoring on a 5 yard catch. We then added a FG to make it 33-17 at the half.

Bobby Thornton then scored to start the 2nd and we coasted out to a 52-24 win.

Carr went 23/34 for 308 with 5 TDs. Bruce Gunn ran 13 times for 107 yards. Bobby Thornton caught 6 passes for 105 yards, making 2 straight 100 yard games, and a TD.

Ryan Nassib went 35/49 for 373 with 3 TDs but 3 picks. Mark Newhart ran 8 times for 28 yards. Odell Beckham JR caught 7 for 105 and 2 scores.

Keith McGill had 11 tackles and a pick. Justin Ellis had 1.5 sacks as did Jimmy Staten and Hunter Middleton added one and Abel Durham had one with a forced fumble and recovery. Khalil Mack also had a pick and Frank Shepardson had a pick 6.

[kcarr]

Week 17 we are facing a 3-12 Kansas City team with a chance to secure a 1st round bye. Their starting QB Ezra Gutierrez, 49/58, had turned the team around but has missed all but the first 3 games this year with a broken leg and will miss this one.

Greg Robinson is still out 4 weeks and Chris Culliver is now out for 2 with a strained calf. Khalil Mack is probable for 1.

After we scored on the 1st drive on a Dunsmore TD run they answered with a 96 yard kick return. We bounced right back with a Jared Kocurek TD grab and a FG with them throwing a pick in between putting us up 17-7 while they had gained 1 yard. Once Kocurek added another TD early in the 2nd we were in control. Michael Crabtree did add 7 for them but Dunsmore broke a long TD run. They scored on TD grabs by Crabtree and Jalen Goolsby though to end the half and cut it to 31-28. We answered early in the 3rd with a Bobby Thornton TD grab and a safety gave us a little distance as we won 40-28.

Carr went 21/31 for 248 with 3 TDs and a pick. Dunsmore ran 24 times for 191 yards and 2 scores. Gerald Bakker, a mid season signing, actually led the team with 4 grabs for 103 yards.

Deon Van Dam was 18/31 for 209 with 3 TDs and a pick. Grady Haddix ran 9 times for 52 yards and had the kick return score. Crabtree caught just 4 of targets but gained 9 yards and 2 scores.

Frank Shepardson had 10 tackles Khalil Mack, Justin Ellis, and Jacob Keith each had a sack. Brandon Dixon had a pick.

[kcarr]

in the wildcard week we have the week off.

Dallas beat Chicago 31-20

Indianapolis beat division foe Houston 37-28

New Orleans slipped by Minnesota 22-16

Buffalo barely handled rival New England 24-23