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NFL League Leaders - Updated: Oct 28, 2013
Passing Yards		PYDS	Passing Touchdowns		PTD
	1. Tom Brady (NE)	2567		1. Alex Smith (KC)	17
	2. Peyton Manning (DEN)	2031		2. Tom Brady (NE)	17
	3. Eli Manning (NYG)	2029		3. Eli Manning (NYG)	16
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Rushing Touchdowns		RTDS	Rushing Yards		RYDS
	1. Ryan Matthews (SD)	6		1. Adrian Peterson (MIN)	634
	2. Pierre Thomas (NO)	5		2. Reggie Bush (DET)	542
	3. Arian Foster (HOU)	4		3. Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX)	524
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Receiving Yards		RECYDS	Receiving Touchdowns		RECTD
	1. Rob Gronkowski (NE)	794		1. Calvin Johnson (DET)	7
	2. Vincent Jackson (TB)	664		2. Rob Gronkowski (NE)	7
	3. Calvin Johnson (DET)	621		3. Wes Welker (DEN)	7
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Tackles		TACK	Interceptions		INT
	1. Connor Barwin (HOU)	62		1. Aqib Talib (NE)	5
	2. Robert Mathis (IND)	59		2. Philip Wheeler (MIA)	3
	3. Sean Weatherspoon (ATL)	52		3. Patrick Peterson (ARI)	3
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NFL ROOKIE WATCH

Passing

Buffalo Bills QB E.J. Manuel is currently leading starting rookie QBs in the Rookie Watch with 1578 yards, 15 touchdown, and only five interceptions
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Mike Glennon (TB): 83/94, 798 yards, 5 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
Geno Smith (NYJ): 87/191, 1070 yards, 7 touchdowns, 4 interceptions

Rushing

Green Bay Packers halfback Eddie Lacy is leading his rookie cohorts with 310 yards and 2 touchdowns
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Zac Stacy (STL): 34 attempts, 129 yards, 1 touchdown
Knile Davis(KC): 38 attempts, 121 yards

Receiving

Pittsburg SteelersMarkus Wheaton is the leading rookie wide out thus far with 21 receptions, 321 yards, 3 touchdowns
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Deandre Hopkins (HOU): 18 receptions, 314 yards, 3 touchdowns
Tavon Austin (STL): 20 receptions, 207 yards, 2 touchdowns

Defense

St. Louis Rams LB Alec Ogletree is the rookie-defensive leader with 31 tackles.
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Logan Ryan (NE): Leader in interceptions (2)
Jarvis Jones (PIT): Leader in sacks (2)

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NFL Standings - Updated: Oct 29, 2013
NFC EAST	W	L	T
Washington Redskins	5	2
Philadelphia Eagles	5	2
New York Giants	2	6
Dallas Cowboys	1	6
NFC NORTH	W	L	T
Chicago Bears	6	1
Detroit Lions	6	2
Green Bay Packers	4	3
Minnesota Vikings	1	6
NFC SOUTH	W	L	T
New Orleans Saints	3	4
Atlanta Falcons	3	4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	2	5
Carolina Panthers	2	5
AFC EAST	W	L	T
New England Patriots	7	1
Miami Dolphins	4	3
Buffalo Bills	4	3
New York Jets	0	8
AFC NORTH	W	L	T
Cincinnati Bengals	5	2
Pittsburgh Steelers	3	4
Baltimore Ravens	2	5
Cleveland Browns	2	6
AFC SOUTH	W	L	T
Jacksonville Jaguars	6	2
Houtson Texans	5	2
Indianapolis Colts	4	3
Tennessee Titans	4	3
AFC WEST	W	L	T
San Diego Chargers	5	2
Kansas City Chiefs	4	4
Denver Broncos	4	4
Oakland Raiders	1	6

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Brady-less Patriots Escape with Win

Ryan Mallett subbing in for an injured Tom Brady

Tom Brady being escorted off field.

The New England Patriots picked up another tough win in the heavy Massachusetts rain. What's more? They did with Ryan Mallett at quarterback.
The game would start out horrific for the Patriots as Tom Brady would let the ball slip from his hands and it would be picked off Cortez Allen. That would lead to Ben "Big Ben" Roethlisberger throwing an four-yard touchdown pass to Heath Miller. The following Patriots drive, Tom Brady would be sandwiched by two Steeler defensive linemen. Brady was then guided off the field by team doctors and diagnosed with a broken index finger on his throwing arm. Insert Ryan Mallett. The Patriots would drive down the field, giving Leon Washington a one-yard touchdown, tying the game at 7. Shaun Suisham would break the tie later in the second quarter with a 28 yard field goal. Ryan Mallett would throw his first NFL touchdown the following drive to Mohammed Massaquoi, giving the Patriots a 14-10 lead.
To start off the third quarter, Roethlisberger found Miller again for a huge 71 yard touchdown, breaking tackles by Adrian Wilson and Devin McCourty as he split the safeties down the middle, putting the Steelers up 17-14. Leon Washington would strike back with a two-yard touchdown: Pats up 21-17. Pittsburgh would stall out, but Ryan Mallett would throw his first interception. This was followed up by a Shaun Suisham field goal: Pats 21, Steelers 20. Ryan Mallett would be picked off again, resulting boos raining down from the crowd. Suisham would tack on another field goal, putting Pittsburgh up 23-21. But throughout all doubt, with under two minutes remaining in the fourth, Ryan Mallett drove the Patriots down to the three yard line. Mallett would hand the ball off the fullback James Develin and would give New England the lead back. Bill Belichick decided it would be better to be safe than sorry and decided to go for two. It succeeded with a Leon Washington two-point conversion. Big Ben wouldn't be able to do anything as the time ran on, giving the New England the win, 29-23.

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Hey guys, I hope everyone who is reading has enjoyed thus far. As you know, T. Brady is hurt. Fortunately, we had a bye-week after that game and he healed up a bit and is listed as probable for the next game. And along with that, his overall is just barely over Ryan Mallett (Mallett is a 79, Brady would be like a 79-80). So, should I roll with Brady and risk him getting hurt for an extended period of time? Or, should I start Mallett and try to find a cheap emergency QB which could hurt my cap? Thanks guys!

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Ryan Mallett Receives Nod to Start


FOXBOROUGH, MA-- The New England Patriots and Bill Belichick have announced that Tom Brady will be inactive for the next game against the Panthers. Brady suffered from a broken finger on his throwing hand in the first quarter in the win against the Steelers prior to the bye-week. Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels stated that "Brady is healing well, but we don't need to throw him out there and make it worse." Josh McDaniels also mentioned that Ryan Mallett is ready to start and could "start over many of these quarterbacks you see today." Mallett went 19/27 for 183 yards, one touchdown and was picked off twice in his first regular season playing time two weeks ago.

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Matchup Preview *|* November 18, 2013
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New England Patriots (8-1, Away)		Carolina Panthers (3-6, Home)
Injury Report Tom Brady/Finger 1 Week Jonathan Stewart/Finger Probable Logan Ryan/Hamstring 3 Weeks Armanti Edwards/Knee 5 Weeks Stevan Ridley/Forearm IR Charles Johnson/Hamstring 6 Weeks Matthew Mulligan/MCL IR Tavon Wilson/Foot IR Game Notes Brady-less. Away from home. Ryan Mallett's first start is sure to be an entertaining one as he and the New England Patriots walk into the den of the underwhelming, but hungry, Carolina Panthers.

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Damn, I forgot how awesome 2K5 was. Like the presentation, following.