Oakland Raiders: The Start of a New Era (Madden 10/360)

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Week 4 Results

(0-3) @ (0-3)
CHI 28, DET 24 (Player of the Game: Alex Brown (Defense, 6 Sacks) )

(1-2) @ (2-1)
HOU 41, OAK 34 (Player of the Game: Andre Johnson)

(1-2) @ (2-1)
WAS 24, TB 17 (Player of the Game: Reed Doughty)

(2-1) @ (0-3)
CLE 24, CIN 20 (Player of the Game: Chris Jennings)

(3-0) @ (2-1)
NYG 21, KC 17 (Player of the Game: Steve Smith)

(3-0) @ (1-2)
JAX 21, TEN 7 (Player of the Game: Maurice Jones-Drew)

(2-1) @ (3-0)
NE 17, BAL 13 (Player of the Game: Randy Moss)

(3-0) @ (2-1)
SEA 17, IND 10 (Player of the Game: TJ Houshmandzadeh)

(0-3) @ (1-2)
NO 42, NYJ 30 (Player of the Game: Marques Colston)

(2-1) @ (0-3)
MIA 31, BUF 27 (Player of the Game: Chad Pennington)

(1-2) @ (2-1)
DEN 20, DAL 15 (Player of the Game: Brandon Marshall)

(1-2)@ (1-2)
SF 21, STL 14 (Player of the Game: Frank Gore)



(2-1) @ (1-2)
PIT 33, SD 20 (Player of the Game: Jeff Reed)



(2-1) @ (3-0)
MIN 31, GB 20 (Player of the Game: Adrian Peterson)

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Favre Beats Pack With AP's Help

The future Hall of Famer has done it. He's stuck it to the Packers organization after the Vikings beat the Packers 31-20 Monday night. Mixed reactions were common in Green Bay sports bars, but it was Favre who had the last laugh.

He probably couldn't have done it without superstar running back, Adrian Peterson who carried the Vikings with 200+ rushing yards...

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Misery for Final 3 Winless Teams

There are three winless teams after Week 4 of the National Football League. One is the team you knew would be here. The two others? Not so much.

Detroit: Yeah, you knew they'd be here. They haven't won a game since Week 16 of 2007. That's 21 straight games down the drain. It must suck to be a Lions fan.

Carolina: John Fox is always under hot water, but I mean c'mon. You went 12-4 last year, and now you start 0-4? Ouch.

New York Jets: This team went 9-7 and just barely missed the playoffs last year. I doubt this team will do anything this year. Sanchez is not the guy right now.

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Top 10 Teams in the NFL

1. (4-0) - The big win gets the Vikes the top spot this week. Favre is the only quarterback to have beaten every single team in the league.
Last Week: 4 (+3)
(Next game: @ St. Louis Rams)

2. (4-0) - Baltimore is good, but nearly getting beat is another thing.
Last Week: 1 (-1)
(Next Game: @ Denver Broncos)

3. (4-0) - Steve Smith is really saving this team with great performances. They go up against the Raiders and their quarterback who wants to seal his first win with the team.
Last Week: 2 (-1)
(Next Game: vs. Oakland Raiders)

4. (4-0) - After pulling out the shock victory over the Colts, we think the 'Hawks might be for real.
Last Week: 5 (+1)
(Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)

5. (3-1) - Now second place in the NFC East, the Skins will be looking to continue their winning ways against winless Carolina.
Last Week: 10 (+5)
(Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers)

6. (3-1) - The Broncos have won three straight now, can they top it off with an upset over the Patriots?
Last Week: NR
(Next Game: vs. New England Patriots)

7. (2-1) - Eagles had a bye, now it's time to shine.
Last Week: 7 (-)
(Next Game: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

8. (3-1) - The team is tied with the Titans for the lead of the AFC South. Will the Texans finally show that they can make the playoffs?
Last Week: NR
(Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals)

9. (3-1) - They got beat by 14 against the Jaguars. Can they bounce back against a struggling Colts team?
Last Week: 2 (-7)
(Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Colts)

10. (2-2) - A monster game by Marques Colston last week can put them back in the thick of things. They face the undefeated Giants after their bye.
Last Week: NR
(Next Game: vs. New York Giants)

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Week 5 Results

(2-2) @ (2-2)
BAL 31, CIN 26 (Player of the Game: Ray Rice)

(1-3) @ (2-1)
PHI 19, TB 7 (Player of the Game: Kevin Kolb)

(1-3) @ (2-2)
BUF 27, CLE 21 (Player of the Game: Rian Lindell)

(1-3) @ (4-0)
OAK 20, NYG 13 (Player of the Game: Kurt Warner)

(2-2) @ (0-4)
PIT 20, DET 17 (OT) (Player of the Game: Hines Ward)

(4-0) @ (1-3)
STL 24, MIN 16 (Player of the Game: Steven Jackson)

(1-3) @ (2-2)
KC 29, DAL 26 (OT) (Player of the Game: Ryan Succop)

(3-1) @ (0-3)
CAR 35, WAS 21 (Player of the Game: Steve Smith)

(2-1) @ (2-2)
ATL 31, SF 17 (Player of the Game: Michael Turner)

(3-1) @ (1-2)
HOU 24, ARI 20 (Player of the Game: Steve Slaton)

(2-2) @ (4-0)
SEA 26, JAX 23 (OT) (Player of the Game: Olindo Mare)

(4-0) @ (3-1)
DEN 20, NE 16 (Player of the Game: Matt Prater)



(2-2) @ (3-1)
TEN 26, IND 23 (Player of the Game: Rob Bironas)



(0-4) @ (1-3)
NYJ 24, MIA 17 (Player of the Game: Mark Sanchez)

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The Mighty Falls

Three undefeated teams fell to their knees this week. The Giants lost to the dark horse Oakland Raiders team, who look like they might bounce back. The Patriots lost to the much improved Denver team. Then Minnesota lost to a bad St. Louis Rams team...

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Seattle Seahawks: Best Team In the NFL?

The surprise of the year has to be Seattle. They're 5-0, and stand alone atop the NFL. They are the only undefeated team remaining. When will they be stopped?

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Top 10 Teams in the NFL

1. (5-0) - The 'Hawks are the only undefeated team in the NFL right now. Let's just hope the '72 Dolphins don't pop the champagne next week.
Last Week: 4 (+3)
(Next game: vs. Arizona Cardinals)

2. (4-1) - Nobody thought this team would beat the Patriots last week. Maybe Josh McDaniels isn't that bad?
Last Week: 6 (+4)
(Next Game: @ San Diego Chargers)

3. (4-1) - This Texans team is for real. 'Nuff said.
Last Week: 8 (+5)
(Next Game: @ Cincinnati Bengals)

4. (3-1) - They are one Giants loss away from leading this tough NFC East division, but now they face the team that beat the Giants.
Last Week: 7 (+3)
(Next Game: @ Oakland Raiders)

5. (4-1) - This Titans team is pretty good. But can they step up to the plate this week?
Last Week: 9 (+4)
(Next Game: @ New England Patriots)

6. (3-2) - This Ravens team heads to the Metrodome this week. Can they escape a hungry Vikings team?
Last Week: NR
(Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings)

7. (4-1) - Patriots lost to an improving Broncos team, can they bouns back against the solid Titans?
Last Week: 2 (-5)
(Next Game: vs. Tennessee Titans)

8. (4-1) - A little loss to the Raiders team might not hurt the Giants.
Last Week: 3 (-5)
(Next Game: @ New Orleans Saints)

9. (2-2) - Lots of questions await the Saints. Is this team good enough to beat the Giants straight off a bye?
Last Week: 10 (+1)
(Next Game: vs. New York Giants)

10. (4-1) - A loss to the Rams really hurts this teams image. Especially since they just went 2-14 last year.
Last Week: 1 (-9)
(Next Game: vs. Baltimore Ravens)

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Week 6 Results

(1-3) @ (1-4)
CAR 31, TB 14 (Player of the Game: Chris Gamble)

(3-2) @ (3-2)
WAS 31, KC 30 (Player of the Game: Jason Campbell)

(0-5) @ (2-2)
GB 41, DET 21 (Player of the Game: Ryan Grant)

(2-3) @ (2-3)
JAX 34, STL 20 (Player of the Game: David Garrard)

(1-4) @ (3-2)
PIT 20, CLE 7 (Player of the Game: Rashard Mendenhall)

(3-2) @ (4-1)
MIN 38, BAL 3 (Player of the Game: Brett Favre)

(4-1) @ (2-3)
CIN 24, HOU 17 (Player of the Game: Chad Ochocinco)

(4-1) @ (2-2)
NYG 37, NO 20 (Player of the Game: Justin Tuck)

(3-1) @ (2-3)
PHI 14, OAK 3 (Player of the Game: Kevin Kolb)

(1-3) @ (5-0)
SEA 24, ARI 3 (Player of the Game: Nate Burleson)

(3-2) @ (1-4)
BUF 30, NYJ 23 (Player of the Game: Fred Jackson)

(4-1) @ (4-1)
NE 38, TEN 34 (Player of the Game: Tom Brady)



(1-3) @ (3-1)
CHI 26, ATL 23 (Player of the Game: Robbie Gould)



(4-1) @ (2-2)
SD 31, DEN 13 (Player of the Game: Philip Rivers)

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I like the realism of this dynasty, hopefully you can finish with 6 or 7 wins. I really like the move to get Warner, keep it up!

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Quote: Originally Posted by hockeyplaya2724

I like the realism of this dynasty, hopefully you can finish with 6 or 7 wins. I really like the move to get Warner, keep it up!

Thanks man. I promised myself not to make moves until the end of the Super Bowl (due to the storyline), but I couldn't. I probably wouldn't if I saved the first time around. JaMarcus was doing good.

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Year of the Running Back Starting?

Read the title, because it's probably true. Ryan Grant is the latest running back to have a monster game. The man rushed for TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-EIGHT yards this week and had four touchdowns to boot. The game put him ranked fourth in the record books for "Most Rushing Yards in a Game" behind Jamal Lewis (295), Adrian Peterson (296), and new record holder, Fred Jackson (318)...

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Rankings Curse?

It seems like we have a curse abrewin'. This is the third straight week the #2 team has lost. The Titans lost in Rankings #1, Patriots in #2, and now the Broncos #3. Whoever the new number two is better practice hard...

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Top 10 Teams in the NFL

1. (6-0) - Another victory. But now it's their dreaded bye week. Will the Dolphins pop the bottle next week?
Last Week: 1 (-)
(Next game: @ Dallas Cowboys)

2. (4-1) - From Week 1 this team has been fierce. Will McNabb put up another good performance against the 'Skins this week?
Last Week: 4 (+2)
(Next Game: @ Washington Redskins)

3. (5-1) - After destroying the Ravens, Favre faces the Pittsburgh defense. Can they continue their chase for the top of the NFC?
Last Week: 10 (+7)
(Next Game: @ Pittsburgh Steelers)

4. (5-1) - They are on top of the competitive NFC East. But for how long?
Last Week: 8 (+4)
(Next Game: vs. Arizona Cardinals)

5. (5-1) - We know they won't hit 16-0, but 15-1 won't hurt.
Last Week: 7 (+2)
(Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

6. (4-2) - They've won three straight. Now can they put away the Gunslinger?
Last Week: NR
(Next Game: vs. Minnesota Vikings)

7. (4-2) - The Bills are ranked for the second time this season after winning two straight in decisive fashion. Now can they stay here?
Last Week: NR
(Next Game: @ Carolina Panthers)

8. (4-2) - The 3rd NFC East team on here shows how tough this division is. I have a feeling they can get back in the hunt, but can they beat the Eagles?
Last Week: NR
(Next Game: vs. Philadelphia Eagles)

9. (4-2) - They got an L, but they put up 34 points in the process. They face Jacksonville after their bye.
Last Week: 5 (-4)
(Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)

10. (4-2) - Like the Titans, they lost, but it was a close one. They should rebound against San Fran.
Last Week: 3 (-7)
(Next Game: vs. San Francisco 49ers)