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[johnstone1987]

Quote: Originally Posted by young22

Drama... Sent from my SM-A102W using Operation Sports mobile app

HAHAHA yeah everytime Steelers lose a game, he's taking shots and throwing people under the bus.

[parent22]

Can’t wait to see Big Bens radio show... seems like the Steelers just can’t get it together. And of course Antonio Brown being the ring leader or beating his qb up... A PERFECT TEAM!

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Matchup Preview *|* November 9, 2014
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Atlanta Falcons (2-6, 2-2 Away)		Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-1, 3-1 Home)
Injury Report Bear Pascoe(TE) Broken Collarbone(4 Weeks) NONE Game Notes The Atlanta Falcons will look to snap their 4 game skid when they travel to Tampa to face the red hot Buccaneers. The Bucs are on a 7 game winning streak and have already beat the Falcons 27-24 on a Thursday Night game back in Week 3. It's no secret that Mike Smith may be fired by Season's end so a winning streak now may give him some cushion to keep his job. Tampa Bay however is red hot and Josh McCown is looking like a legit Quarterback in Lovie Smith's system and has Tampa poised to make the playoffs for the first time since 2007. The Falcons missed the playoffs last year after a NFC Championship appearence in 2012, a loss to the 49ers. Matt Ryan and the Dirty Birds are struggling as it appears that Mike Smith's System has gone stale. Buccaneers Key Players... Josh McCown(QB)- 19 Touchdowns, 9 Interceptions, 2,250 yards, 96.9 Rating. Doug Martin(RB)- 139 carries, 939 yards, 5 Touchdowns. Louis Murphy(WR)- 32 catches, 508 yards, 9 Touchdowns. John Barton(R)(DE)- 4 Sacks. Lavonte David(LB)- 59 Tackles. Alterraun Verner(CB)- 7 Interceptions. Falcons Key Players..... Matt Ryan(QB)- 11 Touchdowns, 5 Interceptions, 2,357 yards, 89.8 Rating.. Steven Jackson(RB)- 126 carries, 495 yards, 6 Touchdowns. Julio Jones(WR)- 59 catches, 815 yards, 6 Touchdowns. Desmond Trufant(CB)- 2 Interceptions. Tyson Jackson(DE)- 8 Sacks.

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FALCONS struggle, lose 5th straight. Hand BUCCANEERS their 8th straight win in 23-15 loss in Tampa....





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Tampa, FL- There are many sayings in the NFL that Coaches, Players, Fans, and the media all use.

"Defense wins Championships." "Any Given Sunday." Etc.

But the one that's fitting for today's game is the notorious "Division Games are always the hardest."

Today that was the case. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers(8-1) swept the Falcons(2-7) and handed them their 5th straight loss while in the process of winning their 8th straight game.

But it wasn't pretty. At all.

"Yeah it was a Division Game after all and they know you better than everyone else." Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith stated.

Quarterback Matt Ryan struggled finishing the day 16/35 for 257 yards 2 Touchdowns and 2 Interceptions.

"We've been bad this year and the things we did before ain't working anymore." Ryan stated.

It's no secret that Mike Smith's System has gone stale in Atlanta. So bad that the Offense struggles to score points and Matt Ryan has 13 Touchdowns to 7 Interceptions heading into Week 11.

It's been rumored that Smith will be gone by January and a change in the Falcons Organization is coming.

Offensive Coordinator Dirk Koetter is doing his best in Smith's System.

"It's a rough year for us for sure. We still got some football left so we need to focus on winning some games." Koetter stated.

Atlanta(2-7) finished the day with 269 yards of Offense. Tampa(8-1) had 300.

Josh McCown had 196 yards and a Touchdown as the Bucs never turned the ball over once.

Both teams failed in the run game with Doug Martin having 26 carries and 60 yards. Jackson had 29 yards and 10 carries.

"We couldn't get the running game going and that leaves us one dimensional." Buccaneers Head Coach Lovie Smith stated.

Both teams did not have a 100 yard receiver.

"Divisional Games are like chess. You know each other so well." Smith said.

Ryan was sacked 5 times while McCown wasn't.

The Falcons Offense was so stale that they only converted on 3rd Down twice while Tampa Bay converted at will. (10.)

"Failed to get conversions and we needed them. We we're dead in the water." Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith stated.

At (2-7), the Atlanta Falcons should start looking towards the future because Smith's System has gone stale.


UP NEXT

Falcons(2-7) @ Panthers(1-8) Next Sunday...

Buccaneers(8-1) @ Redskins(1-8) Next Sunday....

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11/9/14

Julie Washington



ATLANTA FALCONS Matt Ryan: "We need changes but Mike Smith has our support."




The Atlanta Falcons 2014 Season just might be one of the worst in Franchise history. After a 23-15 loss earlier today, the Falcons have dropped to 2-7 on the year. They currently sit in 3rd Place in the NFC South just above the equally struggling Carolina Panthers(1-8).

"We welcome changes and a new direction for this team but Coach Smith has our support." Falcons Quarterback Matt Ryan stated in a interview after the loss.

Owner Arthur Blank has made it known that changes will probably be coming after the 2014 campaign ends and it's widely speculated that Head Coach Mike Smith may be fired.

"We've been having a rough time this year and nothing seems to be working anymore. We need to take a long hard look at ourselves." Smith stated.

The Falcons will be eliminated from the Playoff race rather soon if they can't snap their 5 game skid. However a 9-7 finish won't be enough for a Wild Card spot given how the NFC Race looks.

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Matchup Preview *|* November 9, 2014
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Denver Broncos (1-6-1, 0-2-1 Away)		Oakland Raiders (0-8, 0-4 Home)
Injury Report NONE NONE Game Notes This just might be what the Dr. ordered for the Denver Broncos to turn their season around. A game against the lowly Oakland Raiders who are struggling worse than Denver. Head Coach Dennis Allen has named Matt Schaub his starter after he got healthy and returned this week. Denver's Peyton Manning has been absolutely horrible this year and is leading the league in INTs. The Broncos will look to turn things around and get their 2nd win of the year. Raiders Offense: 32 Raiders Defense: 20 Broncos Offense: 22 Broncos Defense: 15 Raiders Key Players Matt Schaub(QB)- 0 Touchdowns, 4 Interceptions, 293 yards, 20.6 Rating. Maurice Jones-Drew(RB)- 119 carries, 397 yards, 2 Touchdowns. Amari Cooper(R)(WR)- 15 catches, 200 yards, 2 Touchdowns. Kevin Burnett(LB)- 59 Tackles. Lamarr Woodley(DE)- 14 sacks. Broncos Key Players... Peyton Manning(QB)- 13 Touchdowns, 18 Interceptions, 1,304 yards, 56.5 Rating. Demaryius Thomas(WR)- 38 catches, 631 yards, 4 Touchdowns.

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BRONCOS bounce back with 39-25 victory over winless RAIDERS...




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Oakland, CA- Needing a win, the Denver Broncos(2-6-1) arrived in Oakland in the old run down O.Co. Colliseum to hand the Oakland Raiders(0-9) another loss.

Peyton Manning finally found some consistency throwing for 297 yards, 4 Touchdowns and added another pick to his league leading INTs.

"We needed a win to help boost our confidence and today we got that." Broncos Head Coach John Fox stated.

"Felt great to get a win after struggling this year. I think we can build on this now." Manning stated.

But in turn, the Raiders(0-9) actually scared the Broncos a bit as the Raiders had possibly the best game of the year with Quarterback Matt Schaub throwing 317 yards and 2 Touchdowns.

Oakland never turned the ball over once.

Denver held a 21-15 halftime lead as the Raiders we're marching up and down the field.

"It was our best game this year so far and even though we added another loss, I think it's something we can build on and hopefully start winning some games." Raiders Head Coach Dennis Allen stated.

The Raiders racked up 520 Total yards against the Broncos.

It was a game Denver should of dominated but the Raiders wouldn't go down easy.

Denver RB Montee Ball had 163 yards, off 17 carries and a score.

MJD rushed for 81.

The Broncos(2-6-1) might of beat the Raiders(0-9) but even for a Division game, Denver should of blown them out.

Question is now, was it Good Broncos? Or Bad Raiders?

You decide....


UP NEXT

Raiders(0-9) @ Chargers(6-3) Next Sunday....

Broncos(2-6-1) @ Rams(3-5) Next Sunday....