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WEEK 7 GAMES TO WATCH

Patriots(5-1) VS Jets(3-2-1)

Another Chapter will be written in the AFC East rivalry when Rex Ryan takes the Jets into Foxboro to battle the Dynasty. Belichick, Brady, and company will look to pull further away in the East. New York will start Michael Vick at QB with Booty out injured with a shoulder tear. With a win, New York pulls closer to New England for the lead in the East.

Chiefs(4-1) @ Chargers(4-2)

The two West Teams battling for the Division title will go head to head on Sunday. A win will put them closer to first while a loss will set them back. Regardless who wins this matchup, the rematch will be Week 17 in which could decide the West Champion.


Giants(4-2) @ Cowboys(5-1)

Another Chapter in the epic rivalry of the Boyz and G-Men. The winner should take control of the East. The rematch for the two will be a Week 12 Sunday Night Football clash in East Rutherford.

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Denver Broncos John Elway not ready for future without Peyton Manning yet.


10/16/14

Tosha Bull





In 2013 the Denver Broncos took the NFL by storm on their way to a 13-3 record and a trip with Seattle to Super Bowl 48.

We all know how that game ended.

The Broncos looked to rebound after that Super Bowl thrashing this year and were on the right track after a Week 1 blowout over the Colts.

Things looked promising for Denver.

But then something happened. The wheels came off.

Denver fell into a 3 game skid including a blowout loss in the much anticipated SB Rematch in Seattle.

In a Week 5 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Peyton Manning was injured and the Broncos were a loss cause.

Over the 3 game skid, Peyton Manning began to struggle.

Manning now has 12 TD's and 15 INTs for 1,224 yards.

The Broncos sit at 1-3-1 entering Week 7 Sunday Night Football matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.

Manning is out nursing a torn shoulder for 2 weeks and the Broncos hope for his return for a Week 9 matchup against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

In his absence, Denver has turned to Brock Osweiler and Zac Dysert.

General Manager John Elway isn't ready to admit the Broncos are moving on just yet. Manning is 38 years old and is unsure on if he's retiring or not.

"We're not ready to talk about the future without Peyton just yet." Elway stated. "He's still our Quarterback. We're focusing on this year right now and how to win some games."

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this thread is great. just spent a minute going through it

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this thread is great. just spent a minute going through it

Appreciate the kind words. Just been on a nice long break. Binge watching Netflix lol.

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JETS knock off PATRIOTS 17-10 on Thursday Night!



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Foxboro, MA- Week 7 kicked off tonight with Rex Ryan and the New York Jets in Foxboro taking on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

"This game is always big for us." Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan stated. "A huge matchup with the Patriots."

It's no secret the Patriots(5-2) have dominated the AFC East for years wiping the turf with the rest of the Division.

The Jets(4-2-1) have always been on the outside looking in.

Tonight was different. The New York Jets spent the week studying not just game film, but Tom Brady specifically.

"He's one of the best ever. Always have to pay extra attention when planning for a QB of his caliber." Defensive Coordinator Dennis Thurman stated.

The Jets Defense made Brady miserable all game long.

"It was a rough game for us but you have to give them credit for executing." Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady stated.

Tom Brady was pedestrian all night. Finishing 12/35 for a Touchdown, 2 picks and just 164 yards.

"Bad football for us." Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick stated.

The Patriots(5-2) struggled to get anything going on Offense turning the ball over 4 times with Brady responsible for a fumble and 2 picks.

"We had a good gameplan going in and needed to execute it." Ryan stated.

The Jets(4-2-1) pull within a game behind their rivals for the East lead.

The Jets held New England to just 245 Total yards.

New England failed to eclipse the 100 yard Rushing mark finishing with 80.

Jets snap Patriots 5 game win streak.


UP NEXT

Jets(4-2-1) host the Bills(3-3) Next Sunday.

Patriots(5-2) host the Bears(5-1) Next Sunday.

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RAVENS Taylor crush FALCONS 38-24 in Baltimore.. Atlanta loses 3rd Straight.




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Baltimore, MD- With Franchise Quarterback Joe Flacco injured and Baltimore holding on for a rough year, the Ravens(3-4) have a slim hope with Tyrod Taylor.

The Ravens(3-4) crushed the struggling Falcons(2-5) today with Taylor leading the charge with 3 Touchdowns and 367 yards.

"It's been an up and down rollercoaster for us this year but we're hanging in there with Tyrod." Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh stated.

The struggling Falcons(2-5) are a loss cause with Head Coach Mike Smith's job in possible jeopardy.

Falcons Quarterback Matt Ryan threw 2 Touchdowns and 300 yards but Atlanta couldn't stop Baltimore's Offense who finished the day with 518 Total Yards.

"Giving up many yards and points is our downfall. We're in a slide and need to get out of it." Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith stated.

Falcons Defensive Coordinator Mike Nolan was scratching his head after the loss.

"Nothing worked for us today. We just got ran over." Nolan stated.

Falcons Running Back Steven Jackson had 87 yards off 21 Carries.

Julio Jones had 145 yards off 11 catches but failed to find the End Zone.


UP NEXT

Ravens(3-4) @ Bengals(3-2) Next Sunday.

Falcons(2-5) Host Lions(2-4) Next Sunday Morning across the Pond in London.

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ATLANTA FALCONS a complete mess. Changes could be coming by January?



October 16, 2014


Written by: Pamela Estes





The story of the 2014 Atlanta Falcons can be summed up in just one word. "Stale."

The Falcons sit at 2-5 after a blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Maryland.

"I've been very disappointed with the way this Football team has been playing this year." Falcons Owner Arthur Blank stated.

The Falcons finished 2013 with a 4-12 record and looked to improve.

"We're a mess. We have to get back to the fundamentals of Falcons football." Head Coach Mike Smith stated.

Smith is signed through the 2015 Season but if the Falcons fail to make the playoffs, changes could be coming for the team.

The Falcons have not made the playoffs since 2012 where they lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship.

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REDSKINS fall to TITANS in 13-0 shutout...




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Landover, MD- It wasn't pretty, but it's still a win for the Tennessee Titans(3-4) who shut out the struggling Washington Redskins(1-6) 13-0.

"Sometimes it's not pretty but we got the job done." Titans Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt stated.

The Titans(3-4) move into second place in the struggling AFC South.

The Colts(3-3) still sit in the driver's seat.

"Big win for us today. We still got a whole half season to go." Whisenhunt continued.

The Redskins(1-6) simply struggled today. Washington only racked up 161 total yards.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins was bad. He finished the day with just 95 yards and a Interception.

The Redskins couldn't run the ball either. Alfred Morris had 32 yards off 14 carries.

"We we're just outplayed. No easy way of saying it." Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden stated.

"It was a rough loss for us, especially me when I play that bad. I take this upon myself. I need to be better." Redskins Quarterback Kirk Cousins stated.

The Redskins struggled to move the ball on Offense racking up just 7 First Downs all game long.

The Titans had 19.

"We couldn't move the ball at all. As a Coach I take responsibility for that. Gameplan didn't work." Redskins Offensive Coordinator Sean McVay stated.

Titans Quarterback Jake Locker threw 136 yards with no Touchdowns.

The Titans Running Game did the damage. Rookie RB Nathan Jeffrey had the only score off 25 carries and 106 yards.

"We stuck to the run game cause it was working." Titans O.C Jason Michael stated.

The Titans(3-4) won ugly but the Offense is still struggling as Quarterback Jake Locker has 6 Touchdowns and 5 picks.

"Still a lot of work to do." Whisenhunt said.

The Redskins are now on a 5 game skid.


UP NEXT

Titans(3-4) VS Texans(2-4) Next Sunday.

Redskins(1-6) @ Cowboys(5-1) Next Monday Night.

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Cleveland Browns Quarterback Brian Hoyer turns down Contract Extension, will test Free Agency

10/16/14

Patrick Hoffman





In late September, the Cleveland Browns we're interested in signing Quarterback Brian Hoyer to a 1 year deal to help mentor the future Johnny Manziel.

"We drafted Manziel to be the future and Hoyer was the mentor." Browns GM Ray Farmer stated.

The Browns and Hoyer we're both interested in a extension as Hoyer was named the Starter for the year.

Today Brian has rejected two 1 year deals and is now heading to Free Agency. The 28 year old has helped the Browns to a 3-2 record despite missing time with a toe injury in Pre-Season.

Hoyer will be the starter today when the Browns head to Jacksonville.

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Cleveland Browns sign DT Phil Taylor to 4 yr/ 10.3m Extension

10/16/14

Patrick Hoffman




The Cleveland Browns announce they have extended DT Phil Taylor's Contract to a 4 year/10.3m Deal.

"This was a deal we wanted to get done soon. He's a big part of our Defense." Browns GM Ray Farmer stated.

Taylor has played in 6 games where he has 9 Tackles and 4 Sacks.

"This is home for me honestly. I love being a Brown." Taylor stated.

The Browns are 3-2 and head to Jacksonville.

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Washington Redskins Quarterback Robert Griffin III leaves Washington with more questions than answers following 3rd Injury of 2014.

10/16/14

Patti Lovelette




In 2012 the Washington Redskins selected Baylor Quarterback RG3 with the 2nd Overall Pick. The Redskins then took QB Kirk Cousins in the 4th Round.

This left many eyebrows raised.

The Redskins we're committed to Griffin III to be the guy.

The Redskins had a good 2012 Campaign, a 10-6 record, a East Title, and a Playoff game. A loss to the Seattle Seahawks in which RG3 tore his knee.

It's been an issue since with Griffin III. A injury after another.

2014 was no different. A dislocated elbow in a Pre-Season game left Robert on the sidelines as Quarterback Kirk Cousins took over the reigns in a new Jay Gruden System.

A couple games later and Griffin III was again on the turf dislocating the same elbow in a blowout loss to the Eagles.

Griffin III was scheduled to miss the next few games. He returned in the Cardinals loss in which he broke his thumb and is now out missing the next few games.

This marks the 3rd time this year he has been hurt.

Despite all this, Redskins Organization has already stated that RG3 is still "The guy."

However with the amount of injuries piling up on the once promising QB, Washington might be forced to stick with Kirk Cousins as "The Guy.".

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Bradford returns as RAMS knock off SEAHAWKS on Game Winning Drive!



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St. Louis, MO- Rams Quarterback Sam Bradford was in the zone today when they hosted the Defending Champions inside Edward Jones Dome.

"W knew they would be a tough team to beat. We knew we had to go at them head on." Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher stated.

The St. Louis Rams(3-3) welcomed back Sam Bradford and the Rams defeated the Seahawks(4-2) 34-31 on a last second Field Goal by Greg Zuerlein.

Sam Bradford made his return after missing some time with an injury and he picked apart the Seahawks Defense for 366 yards and 3 Touchdowns.

St. Louis(3-3) never turned the ball over once.

"They we're well prepared for us." Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll stated.

The Defending Champions fell but kept up with their Division rivals in the shootout.

Seattle had 467 yards while the Rams racked up 542.

The ball hawking dominant Legion of Boom we're pushed around from the get go.

Bradford picked apart that defense with bombs all over the field.

"He was pinpoint today. Smart player. " Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher stated.

Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson kept the Champs in the game with his 2 Touchdowns and a rushing 3rd.

But a fumble late in the game by Wilson lead to Bradford throwing his 3rd TD pass of the day.

"Need to protect the football after a bad play like that." Wilson stated.

But knowing the pesky Seahawks, they refused to go down without a fight.

"Its been our identity for awhile now. We don't quit." Carroll stated.

The Seahawks(4-2) tied the game at 31 all with under 2 minutes left in the game.

This gave the Rams(3-3) a chance to knock off the Champions. They did.

80 yards Game Winning Drive as the Rams kicked the Game Winner to slide past their Rivals and make a push for the West Title.

Week 17 is the Rematch in which the Rams will head to the Pacific Northwest.



UP NEXT

Rams(3-3) @ Chiefs(4-1) Next Sunday.

Seahawks(4-2) @ Panthers(1-5) Next Sunday.

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BROWNS win 4th straight after 59-7 blowout over the JAGUARS



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Jacksonville, FL- Quarterback Brian Hoyer may be heading for Free Agency this Spring, but he has the Cleveland Browns(4-2) on a hot 4 game winning streak. The Browns(4-2) blew out the Jaguars(1-6) 59-7 in Sunny Jacksonville.

"He's really a great QB, he'll make a team very happy." Browns Head Coach Mike Pettine stated.

Hoyer rejected two Contract extensions to return to the Browns next year to help mentor the future Johnny Manziel who is nursing a injury.

Hoyer threw 3 Touchdowns and 236 yards today with no turnovers.

The Browns took a 35-7 halftime lead and simply cruised away to a 24-0 shutout in the Second half.

"We played great football today." Pettine stated. "We stuck to our gameplan and did a masterful job."

The Browns(4-2) took advantage of 2 Jacksonville turnovers.

"Obviously wasn't a good day for us. We have to do a much better job than that. That's on us." Jaguars Head Coach Gus Bradley stated.

The Jaguars(1-6) had just 5 First Downs all game long. Cleveland had 26.

Rookie Quarterback Blake Bortles was held to just 99 yards passing and a Interception. He was also sacked 5 times.

3 of them we're by Defensive Tackle Phil Taylor who has proven his Contract Extension of 4 years was not a waste of money.

"Pay me I'll play." Taylor stated with a grin.

The Browns(4-2) racked up 629 Total yards today as they just dominated the Jags(1-6). They finished with 211.

Backup Quarterback Connor Shaw also had some mop up duty throwing a TD of his own.

Browns RB Terrance West was a monster rushing for 137 yards and a score.

"This team has heart and we believe in each other." Browns Head Coach Mike Pettine said.


UP NEXT

Browns(4-2) VS Raiders(0-5) Next Sunday.

Jaguars(1-6) VS Dolphins(2-3) Next Sunday.

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BENGALS overcome ugly play to sneak past COLTS 20-16 in Indy...



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Indianapolis, IN- Head Coach Marvin Lewis stood at the podium with a smile on his face.

"It wasn't pretty but we got the W." Bengals Head Coach Marvin Lewis stated.

The Bengals(4-2) beat the Colts(3-4) 20-16 today off some ugly performances by both teams.

The first half was Field Goals as the two traded kicks.

The Colts took a 9-6 lead heading into Halftime.

"A lot was going wrong for us today. We couldn't get the gas going and found ourselves sputtering through the end." Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano stated.

The Bengals we're also misfiring as Quarterback Andy Dalton couldn't seem to get on the same page with his receivers. Lots of misthrows by #14.

"Just one of those games where nothing seems to go your way." Dalton stated.

He finished the day with 319 yards and a Touchdown. The comeback pass that won.

The Indianapolis Colts(3-4) are trying to keep their head above water with QB Andrew Luck nursing a Broken Collarbone, and QB Matt Hasselbeck nursing a shoulder.

Sean Mannion was starting after an illness last week and the young QB finished the day with a Touchdown pass of his own with 147 yards.

After 3 quarters of sloppy football, the Bengals(4-2) put it together with a Comeback drive to take the lead for good 20-16.

"Sloppy football for us. We knew we had to get ourselves out of it and quick." Bengals Head Coach Marvin Lewis said.

The running game failed for both teams as Colts RB Trent Richardson was held to 51 yards off 17 carries.

Bengals RB Giovanni Bernard had 47 yards off 18 carries.

Both teams had a fumble lost.

Cincinnati finished with 492 yards to Indy's 256.

"Wasn't pretty for us at all. Lots of miscues and mistakes." Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano stated.


UP NEXT

Bengals(4-2) VS Ravens(3-4) Next Sunday.

Colts(3-4) @ Steelers(3-3) Next Sunday.