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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....


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Matchup Preview *|* November 9, 2014
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St. Louis Rams (3-5, 1-3 Away)		Arizona Cardinals (7-1, 4-0 Home)
Injury Report Shaun Hill(QB) Pectoral Tear(IR) James Harrison(LB) Ruptured Disk(3 Weeks) Game Notes The Ball Hawking Arizona Cardinals are unbeaten at home and will host the Division Rival Rams. Arizona has the #1 Defense and is making life miserable for every team they faced so far including the 49ers, Chargers, Cowboys, the list goes on and have won 6 straight. Today they will try to make it 7 and keep their streak alive at home where the Red Birds have yet to lose a game. The Super Bowl is in Arizona this year and it's not too crazy to think that the Cardinals could be hosting their very own Super Bowl.

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RAMS blown out in the Desert 45-14 by CARDINALS....




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Phoenix, AZ- The St. Louis Rams(3-6) we're in trouble from the get go. On the opening kickoff, Rams Tavon Austin fumbled the ball and the Arizona Cardinals(8-1) quickly put up a Field Goal.

"I feel like from that moment right off the bat just set the tone for us and our fate was already sealed." Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher stated.

But then Quarterback Sam Bradford led the Rams down on a nice drive that resulted in a Touchdown. The Rams had their only lead of the game.

Arizona would answer right back.

Down 10-7 in just the first, Bradford had the Rams in the endzone looking for a score but then his pass was picked off in the endzone by LB Kevin Minter.

"I didn't see him honestly he came out of nowhere." Bradford stated.

From that point on, the Cardinals(8-1) then proceeded to put up 35 unanswered points as they simply annihilated their Division rival.

Bradford was pedestrian all game as he went 11/31 for 159 yards 1 TD and 2 picks.

The ball hawking Cardinals Defense did what they been doing all year. Force turnovers and hold points off the board.

There's a reason why Arizona is the #1 Defense in the NFL.

"Great performance by us. Multiple turnovers and we held points off the board. Same formula we've been doing all year." Cardinals Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles stated.

Carson Palmer had a day for himself throwing 264 yards and 4 Touchdowns.

Jonathan Dwyer rushed 114 yards and a score.

Zac Stacy was held to just 32 yards and the Rams we're forced with constant 3 and outs.

Bradford was benched in the 4th for Matt Simms and Simms went 3/11 struggling as well for 90 yards but threw a Touchdown.

All it did was make the score a little less lopsided.

"We we're simply outdone. Everything we did wasn't good enough." Fisher said.

"Division Games are hard but it's a good feeling when you get the win." Cardinals Head Coach Bruce Arians stated.

Cardinals LB John Abraham sacked Bradford twice as he has really done a good job helping the Cardinals Pass rush what it is today.

Patrick Peterson picked off Bradford's second pick.

With the win today, the Arizona Cardinals(8-1) have now won 7 straight and look poised to clinch the NFC West Division Title.

The Rams(3-6) have now lost 3 straight...


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Cardinals(8-1) VS Lions(4-5) Next Sunday....

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

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Matchup Preview *|* November 9, 2014
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New York Giants (5-3, 1-3 Away)		Seattle Seahawks (6-2, 4-0 Home)
Injury Report NONE Marshawn Lynch(RB) Pulled Groin(1 Week) Game Notes After a 4-1 start, the New York Giants have cooled off dropping to 5-3 and now face their toughest challenge yet. A Matchup with the defending Champions, the Seattle Seahawks who are 4-0 at home. No surprise as the LINK is possibly the toughest Stadium in the NFL. The G-Men rock a Top 5 Offense but that will be put to the test against that Legion of Boom Defense. If the Giants ain't careful, Seattle should run away with this real early. Giants Offense: 4 Giants Defense: 22 Seahawks Offense: 5 Seahawks Defense: 7

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GIANTS epic meltdown in 4th Quarter leads to blown 10 point lead, SEAHAWKS rally for 44-38 Win in Overtime.....





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Seattle, WA- What do you do when you have a bully in the school yard? You walk right up to him and punch him in the mouth and refuse to be intimidated.

That's exactly what the New York Giants(5-4) did today in Seattle.

"We wanted to show them that we weren't scared of them like a lot of teams are." Giants Quarterback Eli Manning stated.

From the Opening kickoff, Manning went right after that Legion of Boom Defense and he refused to back down.

Manning completely owned the Seahawks(7-2) today throwing for 403 yards, 4 Touchdowns and a interception by Jeremy Lane.

Eli Manning's Rating was 113.5. Amazing against that kind of Defense that was ranked 1st over all in Points Allowed, and 2 second in Yards allowed.

"It was just one of those games where no one can stop each other and it's a shootout." Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll stated.

It was a shootout from the start.

The Giants Defense got to Russell Wilson 8 times but couldn't stop the run and was even worse in the passing game.

Wilson had 407 yards and 3 Touchdowns himself as the G-Men struggled on defense.


The RUN GAME

Giants RB Rashad Jennings was stuffed with just 57 yards and a Touchdown.

Backup RB has learned a lot from BEAST MODE racking up 147 yards off 19 carries and a Score.

Wilson added another 82 yards and a score.


The Giants(5-4) took a 21-20 halftime lead.

New York had a 38-28 lead in the final moments of the 4th Quarter.

But the "Never Say Die" Seahawks refused to quit.

"It was a marathon all game long and we knew if we kept fighting we could give ourselves a chance." Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll stated.

"Even up by Ten in the final minutes I didn't feel comfortable. Especially given their reputation on never quitting. You gotta give it all you got against Seattle. They made a habit of breaking your heart in the closing minutes." Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin stated.

The Seahawks(7-2) kicked a Field Goal with a minute left cutting the lead to 38-31.

Then the Seahawks recovered the onside kick. As the clock ticked down to 3 seconds, Russell Wilson found Percy Harvin in the endzone to tie the game that sent the 12's into a frenzy.

"We had no answer at all for them all day." Giants Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell stated.

In Overtime, the Giants won the coin toss but we're held to a 3 and out.

Then Wilson came back in and dropped a 67 yard bomb to Doug Baldwin in blown coverage and Seattle capped off the epic comeback to win in Overtime.

"We found a way to win. We refuse to go down without a fight. Tip your hat to the Giants though they made us work today." Wilson stated with a smile.

YOU MAD BRO!?

Seahawks Cornerback Richard Sherman was matched up with Giants WR Victor Cruz all game. Sherman was completely owned by Cruz today. Cruz caught 10 catches for 237 yards and 2 Touchdowns. Cruz even jumped over Sherman's head for a 67 yard bomb from Eli Manning for a Touchdown.


"Even the Greatest have bad days. But hey we still won the game." Sherman stated.

Thanks to a no show by either Defenses the Giants had 567 Total yards while the Seahawks had 596.


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Giants(5-4) VS 49ers(6-3) Next Sunday...

Seahawks(7-2) @ Chiefs(7-2) Next Sunday....

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Matchup Preview *|* November 9, 2014
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Chicago Bears (6-2, 3-2 Away)		Green Bay Packers (6-2, 3-0 Home)
Injury Report NONE NONE Game Notes In Week 4, Da Bears got some payback on their North Rivals 27-20 thanks to some bad play calling by Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy. Green Bay responded by winning 4 straight and QB Aaron Rodgers is an early favorite for MVP. The Bears lead the North and have really flourished in the second year of Marc Trestman's System. Jay Cutler is having possibly one of his best years. Now after a BYE Week for both, the Bears will attempt to sweep the Packers this time time on Primetime with the lights on bright. It's Sunday Night Football. And it's Bears-Packers week. Can the Bears sweep their rivals? Or will the #3 Offense of Green Bay get some revenge and win their 5th game in a row?

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Tensions run high as PACKERS are blown out on Sunday Night Football as BEARS sweep for first time since 2007....




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Green Bay, WI- In 2007, the Green Bay Packers cruised to a 13-3 record with Brett Favre and Mike McCarthy.

Two of those losses came from rival, Chicago Bears.

This marked the last time that the Pack we're swept by their hated rivals.

Until tonight.

The Chicago Bears(7-2) came into Lambeau and dominated the Green Bay Packers(6-3) 30-13.

But what's more interesting isn't the scoreboard, it's the rivalry brewing between Head Coach Mike McCarthy and franchise Quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

In Week 4 in Chicago, McCarthy opted to put his defense back on the field in a 27-20 loss to the Bears.

Rodgers never got another chance to take the field. He watched helplessly as the 28th Defense of Green Bay was ran over and the Bears walked away with the win.

Tonight was worse.

It was clear from the start, Rodgers and McCarthy wasn't on the same page.

"We didn't see eye to eye tonight. That was obvious. I wanted to pass, he wanted to run. Vice versa. It was awful. For everybody." Rodgers said.

Rodgers wasn't on the same page with anyone tonight it looked like.

He went 14/36 for 216 yards 1 Touchdown, 2 interceptions.

But to his defense however, majority of his passes we're tipped or dropped by his own receivers who couldn't seem to hold on to the ball.

His 2 picks we're both off his WR hand and one was a pick 6.

The Packers(6-3) never got anything going with all the mishaps.

"We got outplayed. Chicago is a really tough team this year. They deserved it tonight." McCarthy stated.

It seems like McCarthy is sidestepping the obvious.

When asked about his Quarterback's comment: "Aaron wants to win and he's upset we failed as a Team tonight."

Mike McCarthy has obviously been lying to the fans as he stated after a Week 3 win over the Detroit Lions that he had "Turned over a new leaf."

But it's obvious he was just blowing smoke and thanks to his boneheaded play calls has Green Bay swept by the hated Bears for the first time in 7 years.

"We really needed that win tonight. " Rodgers said.

The Packers Defense was absolutely ran over as the Bears had 395 Total yards with Jay Cutler throwing 213 yards with no TDs and turnovers.

Chicago(7-2) had 2 rushing TDs by Lewis and Henderson.

Dom Capers who also made a promise to be more aggressive obviously lied as well. The Packers Defense has been absolutely terrible ranking among the worst of the league.

"Capers is a great Coach. He has my support." McCarthy said.

The Packers we're on a 4 game winning streak thanks to Aaron Rodgers playing like a MVP. But the cracks showed last year when he missed half of 2013, Green Bay went 2-5-1 without him.

It's clear that when Rodgers isn't "Masking" the failures of McCarthy or is having a bad game, the Packers fall apart.

That's what happened tonight.

"It was a big win for us tonight and we got the job done. Great performance by our guys against a good Quarterback possibly the Greatest Ever." Bears Head Coach Marc Trestman stated.

Camera's caught Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy "Having words" frequently throughout the game.

It's obvious these two ain't on the same page. The fans began to boo McCarthy heavilly when he punted the ball constantly on 4th Down instead of trying to convert down big late in the 4th.

"I don't get it man." Said Packers WR Jordy Nelson. "We have Aaron Rodgers, and you punt the ball. Doesn't make sense."

Packers General Manager Ted Thompson who's been known to sit on his hands in the Front Office supports his Super Bowl Winning Coach.

Things look to get interesting as the season rolls on in Green Bay but it's obvious that tensions are brewing.


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Packers(6-3) VS Eagles(4-4) Next Sunday....

Bears(7-2) VS Vikings(2-7) Next Sunday....

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As expected, Social Media BLEW UP after the Sunday Night Game....

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Monday Morning November 10, 2014. 9:00 AM Pittsburgh, PA...



"We're a really good Football Team when we win. Winning Games gives us the confidence and boost we need to get through the season. Everybody in the locker room is capable of doing their job and as the leader and Quarterback of this Football team it's my job to hold guys accountable. On Sunday when we lost to the Jets the problem was with the Receivers not doing their jobs. My 3 turnovers wouldn't of happened if Chad (Hall) and Antonio (Brown) ran the routes they we're supposed to. Instead they didn't do it to my liking and we lost. I don't play Defense. I don't catch the balls. run your Fu***** route like you're supposed too."
-Ben Roethlisberger via his Radio Show.

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Drama! I love to see the Packers and the Steelers have lots and lots of drama, especially with the Packers owner!

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LMAO yeah as a Packers fan myself, I absolutely hated McCarthy for his conservative *** play calling. The dude never made adjustments. I honestly think he should of been fired after that meltdown in Seattle in the NFC Championship.

Packers wasted Aaron Rodgers Career.

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Matchup Preview *|* November 10, 2014
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Carolina Panthers (1-8, 1-3 Away)		Philadelphia Eagles (4-4, 3-1 Home)
Injury Report NONE Shady McCoy(RB) Broken Collarbone(IR) Michael Tucker(RB) Pectoral Tear(IR) Arrelious Benn(WR) Quad Tear(3 Weeks) Game Notes It's Monday Night Football and the Carolina Panthers are doing everything they can to snap their 8 game losing streak. Cam Newton has been benched and Veteran QB Derek Anderson has taken over at Quarterback. "Riverboat Ron" is doing anything he can to save the Panthers Season. Things look to get worse however as the worst Defense in the league is set to take on Nick Foles who is making his return to the Eagles tonight. Foles got hurt in Week 5's loss to the Rams. The Eagles sit at 4-4 and Head Coach Chip Kelly is hoping that Foles can boost the Eagles chances for another playoff run.

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E-A-G-L-E-S Fly high with 31-14 Win over PANTHERS on Monday Night Football. Carolina loses 9 straight...





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Philadelphia, PA- Welcome back Nick Foles.

The Eagles Quarterback had 189 yards, 1 Touchdown, and a pick as the Philadelphia Eagles(5-4) handed the Carolina Panthers(1-9) their 9th straight loss.

"Felt great to be back although I wasn't anywhere near the best I can be." Foles stated.

The Eagles raced out to a 17-0 lead before backup Quarterback Derek Anderson found some rhythm and the Panthers took a 17-7 deficit into halftime.

With Newton being benched, Derek Anderson's second straight start was a little messy.

He had 0 Touchdowns, a pick, and 185 yards. He rushed for a score however.

"We had some chances but just couldn't capitalize on any of them." Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera stated.

Knowing Carolina's weakness thanks to tape, Eagles Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur got aggressive and ran the ball frequently with Darren Sproles.

With "Shady McCoy" on I.R, the Eagles(5-4) ran the ball over 40 times.

Sproles had 32 carries, 231 yards, and 3 Touchdowns. Backup Chris Polk had 64 yards off 11 Carries.

"Saw their weakness and took advantage. " Eagles O.C Pat Shurmur stated.

The Panthers(1-9) Deangelo Williams had 105 yards off 11 carries and a Touchdown.

Foles #1 Target tonight was TE Zach Ertz who caught the ball 6 times, 109 yards and the Touchdown.

The Eagles Defense sacked Derek Anderson 10 times tonight lead by DE Cedric Thornton (5), DE Fletcher Cox (3), and Trent Cole(1) and Demeco Ryans(1).

"Thats uncalled for honestly. Our Offensive Line was bad at protecting our Quarterback. " Panthers Offensive Coordinator Mike Shula stated.

The Eagles finished with 496 yards Total as Carolina had 304.


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Eagles(5-4) @ Packers(6-3) Next Sunday...

Panthers(1-9) VS Falcons(2-7) Next Sunday....