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News from Around the League
(Week 5)

Dolphins re-sign DL Randy Starks (5-YR/$27 M)
Giants QB Eli Manning throws for 329 yards, 4 TD, 0 INT in first action of 2012 (W vs CLE)
49ers WR Randy Moss gets first TD, passes T.O.

NFL Career Receiving Touchdowns Leaders - Updated: Oct 9, 2012
Career Receiving Touchdowns		TD	Career Receiving Touchdowns (Co)		TD
	1. Jerry Rice	197		6. S. Largent	100
	2. RANDY MOSS	154		6. T. Brown	100
	3. T. Owens	153		8. D. Hutson	99
	4. C. Carter	130		9. Tony Gonzalez	96
	5. M. Harrison	128		10. I. Bruce	91

Saints QB Drew Brees passes Warren Moon, takes sole possession of 7th place

NFL Career Passing Touchdowns Leaders - Updated: Oct 9, 2012
Career Passing Touchdowns		TD	Career Passing Touchdowns (Cont)		TD
	1. Brett Favre	508		6. J. Elway	300
	2. D. Marino	420		7. DREW BREES	296
	3. Peyton Manning	408		8. W. Moon	291
	4. F. Tarkenton	342		9. J. Unitas	290
	5. Tom Brady	310		10. V. Testaverde	275

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Matchup Preview *|* October 14, 2012
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Detroit Lions (2-2, Away)		Philadelphia Eagles (4-1, Home)
Injury Report TE Brandon Pettigrew Hamstring Tear (3 weeks) DT Derek Landri Upper Arm Fracture (2 weeks) HB Jahvid Best Concussion (PUP List) Game Notes Lions S Amari Spievey and LB Ashlee Palmer take the field for the first time this season as both return from injuries sustained during the preaseason. TE Tony Scheffler gets the start in place of Brandon Pettigrew. Philadelphia enters on a 4-game winning streak. Last Week: Lions, bye week | Eagles 37, Steelers 33 Series: Eagles lead 16-12-2

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Oct. 14, 2012
Lincoln Financial Field
1:00 PM

Leshoure, Running Game Key to OT Win

The Lions picked up a win on the road by defeating the Eagles 34-31 in overtime on a field goal by Jason Hanson. Mikel Leshoure continues improving with his first 100-yard game, finishing with 129 yards and a touchdown. He has scored in every game since his Week 3 debut. The play of the game belonged to Jason Avant, who caught a pass over the middle in the second quarter, then broke a tackle, spun around, and evaded a few defenders before finding open field on his way to a score.

It was a tight game throughout. After scoring twice in a thirty second span to get out in front 21-10 late in the first half, the Eagles were outscored 18-0 and found themselves trailing 28-21 early in the fourth quarter. With less than a minute remaining, Vick had the Lions defense with their backs against the wall. He completed a slant pass to DeSean Jackson for a touchdown that gave the Eagles a 31-28 lead. Now with less than thirty seconds, Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson put together a drive. Stafford went to Calvin on a slant across the middle for a big gain. After a hitch to Johnson on the outside and a facemask penalty by Nmandi Asomugha on the play (no replay available), there was just enough time for Jason Hanson to send the game to overtime with a field goal.

Detroit won the toss before both teams stalled on their opening drives. With a second chance, everyone hopped on Leshoure's back as he converted first down after first down on his way into Eagles territory. Jason Hanson then trotted out for the game-winning field goal to finish off the Eagles and put the Lions back over .500.

Detroit converted twenty-seven first downs on the day. Twenty-seven.

Detroit Lions at Philadelphia Eagles
Oct 14, 2012	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	OT	SCORE
Detroit Lions (3-2)	7	6	8	10	3	34
Philadelphia Eagles (4-2)	7	14		10		31

Team Stats Comparison
	DET	PHI
Total Offense	488	378
Rushing Yards	200	100
Passing Yards	288	278
First Downs	27	17
Punt Return Yards	15	0
Kick Return Yards	8	96
Total Yards	511	474
Turnovers	1	1
3rd Down Converstion	7	10
4th Down Conversion	0-0	0-0
2-Point Conversion	1-1	0-0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	2/3	2/1
Penalties	2-20	1-14
Posession Time	33:58	33:31

Detroit Lions PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Matthew Stafford 26/30 302 1 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Mikel Leshoure 24 129 5.4 1 Stefan Logan 8 35 4.4 0 Shaun Chapas 2 35 17.5 1 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Calvin Johnson 10 127 12.7 0 Nate Burleson 6 68 11.3 1 Ryan Broyles 4 42 10.5 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD DeAndre Levy 12 Stephen Tulloch 6 1 Cliff Avril 3 1 Erik Coleman 3 1 Nick Fairley 1 1

Philadelphia Eagles PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Michael Vick 21/28 290 3 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD LeSean McCoy 19 68 3.6 0 Michael Vick 3 29 9.7 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Brent Celek 6 100 16.7 1 DeSean Jackson 4 25 6.3 1 Jason Avant 2 57 28.5 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD DeMeco Ryans 9 Nate Allen 9 Trent Cole (1 FF) 2 1 Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie 2 1 1 Jason Babin 1 1

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Week 6

Thursday's Games

Pittsburgh 10 Tennessee 35

Sunday's Games

Oakland 12 Atlanta 26

Kansas City 10 Tampa Bay 17

Indianapolis 31 New York (J) 24

Cincinnati 27 Cleveland 21

Detroit 34 Philadelphia 31

St. Louis 30 Miami 24

Dallas 20 Baltimore 41

Buffalo 6 Arizona 16

New England 30 Seattle 24

New York (G) 20 San Francisco 13

Minnesota 35 Washington 17

Green Bay 41 Houston 13

Monday's Games

Denver 34 San Diego 38

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Great win over the Eagles, Leshoure really came up big. By the way I love your NFL newswire layout/presentation very clean looking. Very nice job with this.

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Quote: Originally Posted by cheese2121

Great win over the Eagles, Leshoure really came up big. By the way I love your NFL newswire layout/presentation very clean looking. Very nice job with this.

Hey thanks cheese. I'm trying to keep it short, while still being informative. Glad you like it.

In the game, I told myself I was going to stick with Leshoure and keep running. I gotta get my ground game going more. I'll need it against the Bears.

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News from Around the League
(Week 6)

Lions top CB Chris Houston rejects contract offer, opts for free agency
Surprising Colts are final unbeaten (5-0)
Cowboys own league's worst record (0-5)
Giants WR Josh Cribbs returned his fourth punt for a TD this season, tying an NFL record

NFL Single-Season Punt Return Touchdowns Leaders Stats
						Punts
Returning	YEAR	GP				RET	AVG	TD
Josh Cribbs, NYG	2012	6				18	20.6	4
Jack Christiansen, DET	1951	12				18	19.1	4
Rick Upchurch, DEN	1976	13				39	13.7	4
Devin Hester, CHI	2007	16				42	15.5	4
Patrick Peterson, ARI	2011	16				44	15.9	4

49ers WR Randy Moss passes Isaac Bruce on career receiving yards list

NFL Career Receiving Yards Leaders - Updated: Oct 16, 2012
Career Receiving Yards		YDS	Career Receiving Yards (Cont'd)		YDS
	1. Jerry Rice	22,895		6. M. Harrison	14,580
	2. T. Owens	15,934		7. J. Lofton	14,004
	3. RANDY MOSS	15,312		8. C. Carter	13,899
	4. I. Bruce	15,208		9. H. Ellard	13,777
	5. T. Brown	14,934		10. Tony Gonzalez	13,573

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NFL Standings - Entering Week 7
NFC EAST	W	L	T
Eagles	4	2
Giants	3	3
Redskins	2	4
Cowboys	0	5
NFC NORTH	W	L	T
Vikings	5	1
Packers	4	2
Bears	3	2
Lions	3	2
NFC SOUTH	W	L	T
Falcons	5	1
Saints	4	1
Panthers	3	2
Buccaneers	3	2
NFC WEST	W	L	T
Seahawks	3	3
Rams	3	3
49ers	3	3
Cardinals	3	3
AFC EAST	W	L	T
Patriots	3	3
Bills	2	4
Dolphins	2	4
Jets	1	5
AFC NORTH	W	L	T
Ravens	4	2
Bengals	3	3
Steelers	2	3
Browns	2	4
AFC SOUTH	W	L	T
Colts	5	0
Texans	4	2
Jaguars	1	4
Titans	1	5
AFC WEST	W	L	T
Chiefs	4	2
Chargers	3	3
Broncos	2	4
Raiders	1	4