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TITANS win 9 straight with 31-13 Victory over JETS....





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Nashville, TN- The Tennessee Titans(10-4) continue their Cinderella Story in 2014 picking up their 9th straight win over the New York Jets(9-4-1).

"We've been a relentless Team all year. The guys in our group all have been fighters and we believed in each other when we were written off." Titans Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt stated.

The Titans(10-4) had a chess match with the Jets(9-4-1) in the first half but blew the scoreboard up in the Second.

Quarterback Jake Locker led the Titans down on 3 scoring Drives for a 31-13 victory.

Locker finished the day with 244 yards and 4 Touchdowns. He had a rating of 131.7.

"He really stepped up this year and the guys rally behind him. He's a leader." Whisenhunt stated.

The Titans Defense did their part as well sacking Rookie Quarterback John David Booty 7 times and held Jets RB Chris Johnson to 67 yards.

"Tennessee has been making some noise for awhile now. They were ready to play and have a chip on their shoulders it seems like." Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan stated.

Booty had 276 yards and a Touchdown as both the Jets and Titans had a Turnover. A fumble by both Running Backs.

Shonn Greene had 113 yards. However the Titans 10th win came at a price as Shonn Greene dislocated his Ankle with 5 minutes left in the Game.

Team Doctor's announce he'll miss 2 Months and the Titans Playoff run.

"That's a blow. Losing a guy like that is tough to overcome. We'll have to figure out how to keep going and battle on." Titans QB Jake Locker stated.

Tennessee will place Greene on Injured Reserve and will have a short rest as they head to Jacksonville for the last Thursday Night Football Game of the year.


UP NEXT

Titans(10-4) @ Jaguars(4-10) on the last Thursday Night Football Game of 2014...

Jets(9-4-1) VS Patriots(11-3) Next Sunday....

[johnstone1987]

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Matchup Preview *|* December 14, 2014
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Denver Broncos (2-10-1, 1-4-1 Away)		San Diego Chargers (8-5, 4-3 Home)
Injury Report NONE Shareece Wright(CB) Fractured Foot(IR) Kendall Reyes(DE) Pectoral Tear(IR) Antonio Gates(TE) Dislocated Knee(IR) Game Notes The Denver Broncos will try to snap their 4 Game skid when they face off with Phillip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers. The Bolts will try to snap their 2 game skid and keep pushing for Playoff seeding as they have fallen down to the #6 Seed thanks to the Jets. Peyton Manning is absolutely terrible this year leading the NFL with 32 picks. The Broncos haven't given up on Peyton yet but are ready to turn the page on the 2014 Campaign.

[Careless Whisper]

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Can't believe Jake Locker has panned out the way he has in your report, haha. Lot of surprising teams and storylines!

[johnstone1987]

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Can't believe Jake Locker has panned out the way he has in your report, haha. Lot of surprising teams and storylines!

Yeah it's insane how it happened I thought for sure the Titans would sink after that 1-4 start lol.

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Manning throws 7 Interceptions as BRONCOS are blown out by CHARGERS in San Diego... Denver has 9 Turnovers in loss....






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San Diego, CA- Peyton Manning is throwing Interceptions like he's handing out Candy on Halloween.

The future Hall of Famer threw 7 more in today's loss to the San Diego Chargers(9-5).

Denver(2-11-1) turned the ball over 9 times as the Broncos got blown out.

Peyton Manning had just 92 yards and 7 picks. He now has 39 Interceptions on the year as he's projected to throw at least 50 by the end of the year.

"It's something I'm not proud of." Manning stated. "I've been in a funk all year long and can't seem to get out of it."

Manning was benched by the 4th Quarter by Head Coach John Fox.

"Just not his year. He's beating himself up and we all feel for him." Fox said.

Brock Osweiller came in and his first pass was picked off. The Broncos-Chargers combined for 11 turnovers Total.

UP NEXT

Broncos(2-11-1) @ Bengals(7-7) Next Monday Night...

Chargers(9-5) @ 49ers(10-3) Next Sunday...

[johnstone1987]

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Matchup Preview *|* December 14, 2014
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San Francisco 49ers (10-3, 5-2 Away)		Seattle Seahawks (9-4, 6-0 Home)
Injury Report Jerry Rice Jr(R)(WR) Broken Collarbone(2 Weeks) Sidney Rice(WR) Broken Collarbone(IR) Game Notes On Thanksgiving Night the 49ers held off their hated Rivals in Overtime 27-21. Today San Francisco will try to sweep the Seahawks for the first time since 2011. Both Teams hold control of the Wildcards. The Hawks are unbeaten at home and still rock the "Legion of Boom" Defense that won them the Super Bowl last February. San Francisco are rocking a good Defense of their own under Jim Harbaugh and Vic Fangio.

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SEAHAWKS never quit, slide past 49ERS to avoid sweep 24-20 in Seattle...







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Seattle, WA- In 2011 the San Francisco 49ers won the "Jim Harbaugh Sweepstakes."

The 49ers would go 13-3 and sweep the Seattle Seahawks en route to a NFC West Title. Harbaugh won "Coach of the Year" and this was just the start of the epic Carroll-Harbaugh rivalry. The Two would swap wins from 2012 to 2013 and we all remember the epic clash in the NFC Championship last January that sent Seattle to the Super Bowl after Sherman's tipped pass in the End Zone.

On Thanksgiving Night, the San Francisco 49ers(10-4) defeated the Seattle Seahawks(10-4) 27-21 in Overtime. The 9ers today looked to sweep their hated Rival for the first time since 2011.

It wasn't meant to be. The never say Die Seahawks wouldn't go away quietly.

"That's been our M.O for the past couple years." Head Coach Pete Carroll stated. "We don't go down without a fight."

The 49ers looked like they were going to win after getting off a to 17-7 lead into Halftime.

"Even up 10 Points we didn't feel comfortable. Seattle has a habit of not going down quietly. Something you have to respect about them." 49ers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh stated.

49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick struggled vs the Legion of Boom Defense only managing 107 yards and a Interception. He rushed 48 yards and a Touchdown.

Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson had 238 yards 1 TD and 2 picks. Both Defenses showed up to play.

"San Francisco came at us hard and we knew they would so for us to go out and come from behind to win was great." Carroll added.

Wilson connected with Percy Harvin late in the 4th to put Seattle up for good 24-20.

"Great pass from Russell, we needed this today." Harvin stated.

"It was a dog fight for sure today." 49ers Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio stated.

The 49ers Frank Gore fumbled on their own 20 yard line and Seattle recovered. But on the first play, Wilson threw the ball to Jermaine Kearse and right before he could cross the Goal line, 49ers Safety Eric Reid punched it out for a fumble. The ball went out the end zone giving the ball back to the 49ers.

"That was a blow to us but we battled back." Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson said.

The Seahawks(10-4) had 2 Turnovers while the 49ers(10-4) had 3. Frank Gore had 88 yards while "Beast Mode" had 129 yards.

Seattle held their West Rivals to just 234 yards Total. Seattle had 495.

"We struggled a bit and this late in the year we can't have that." 49ers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh stated.

The Seahawks outscored the 49ers in the second half 17-3.

With the win tonight, the Seahawks eliminate the Rams from the Playoffs. Seattle will have a chance next win to jump the Cardinals in the Division Race for first place.

Seattle beat Arizona earlier 13-3 and now head to the Desert where Arizona is really hard to play against.

San Francisco had their 8 Game win streak snapped.


UP NEXT

49ers(10-4) VS Chargers(9-5) Next Sunday...

Seahawks(10-4) @ Cardinals(11-3) Next Sunday...

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Matchup Preview *|* December 14, 2014
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Dallas Cowboys (9-4, 3-3 Away)		Philadelphia Eagles (6-7, 4-3 Home)
Injury Report Bruce Carter(LB) Fractured Arm(IR) Matthew Tucker(RB) Pectoral Tear(IR) Shady McCoy(RB) Broken Collarbone(IR) TJ Kelly(R)(S) Broken Ribs(1 Week) Game Notes A LOT on the line tonight when the Dallas Cowboys meet their hated Rival, the Philadelphia Eagles in Philly. If Dallas can win tonight on Primetime they will sweep the Eagles and win the NFC East Division for the first time since 2009. Dallas beat Philly 41-38 on Thanksgiving. The Eagles need to win tonight to keep their Playoff hopes alive. The 49ers and Seahawks are in full control of the Wildcards. For Philly to make the Playoffs they'll need to beat Dallas tonight and hope for the Division Crown. Philly has been a train wreck this year with numerous injuries.

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COWBOYS fall apart after Romo's 5 Interceptions in 17-14 EAGLES loss...






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Philadelphia, PA- The Dallas Cowboys(9-5) had a chance to clinch their first NFC East Division Title since 2009 but fell flat on their face.

"It was ugly, we just took our foot off the gas." Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones stated.

Dallas(9-5) jumped out to a 14-0 lead in just the first Quarter off Tony Romo's 2 Touchdown passes.

But then Philadelphia(7-7) came to life and picked off Romo 5 times as they rattled off 17 unanswered points to upset their East Rivals in Philly.

"Fell apart. Flat on our face. We need to make sure we're playing a full 4 Quarters of Football." Cowboys Head Coach Jason Garrett stated.

Romo finished with 275 yards, 2 Touchdowns, and 5 picks.

Eagles Nick Foles had 1 Touchdown, and 103 yards. Philly never turned the ball over once.

DeMarco Murray had 131 yards and no scores. Darren Sproles had 115 yards.


UP NEXT

Eagles(7-7) @ Redskins(3-11) Next Sunday...

Cowboys(9-5) VS Colts(4-10) Next Sunday...

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Matchup Preview *|* December 15, 2014
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New Orleans Saints (7-6, 4-2 Away)		Chicago Bears (11-2, 6-0 Home)
Injury Report Curtis Lofton(LB) Broken Collarbone(IR) NONE Game Notes Wrapping up Week 15 is a huge Monday Night Football between the Red Hot Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints. A lot will be on the line tonight as if Jay Cutler can lead Chicago to their 6th win straight then Da Bears will clinch their first NFC North Division Title since 2010. 2010 was also the last time The Monsters of the Midway made the Playoffs. Head Coach Marc Trestman is a Coach of the Year Candidate and the Bears are looking for win #12. The Saints are still hanging on by a thread for Playoffs and need to keep winning. Tampa Bay won the Division and New Orleans can't afford a loss or will be eliminated from the Playoffs thanks to Seattle and San Francisco holding on to the Wildcards.

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BEARS too much for SAINTS... Chicago wins NFC North Division and 6th straight, eliminates New Orleans with 48-13 BLOWOUT...







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Chicago, IL- The New Orleans Saints(7-7) had a (3-0) start to the Season then fell down to earth.

They lost 4 straight and became inconsistent with Drew Brees turning the ball over every Game. Fast forward to Tonight on Monday Night Football and Drew Brees has inserted himself back in the MVP convo after dragging the Saints back to a (7-7) Record.

Drew Brees is also leading the NFL in Touchdowns and yards. But after the rough start, New Orleans(7-7) has officially been eliminated from the Playoffs after getting crushed in Soldier Field tonight to the Chicago Bears(12-2).

"Fought all year long and these guys have been relentless through it all. Fell short tonight but Chicago deserves credit and we wish them well in the Playoffs. We got to get back to work and finish these last 2 Games on a high note." Saints Head Coach Sean Payton stated.

The Saints will miss the Playoffs after clinching a Wildcard last year where they lost in the Divisional Round to the Seattle Seahawks.

"Yeah it's rough but it is what it is. We just have to get back to work this Offseason and get better." Saints Offensive Coordinator Pete Carmichael, Jr stated.

Chicago(12-2) dominated from the Opening kickoff. MVP Candidate Jay Cutler led the Bears down on a Touchdown Drive as the fans inside Soldier Field cheered ready for Playoffs.

Cutler finished the Night with 314 Yards and 4 Touchdowns. Chicago never turned the ball over once.

But the other story? Da Bears Defense. Head Coach Marc Trestman and Defensive Coordinator Mel Tucker had The Monsters of The Midway ready to play.

Chicago held Brees and the Saints to just a Field Goal on their Opening Drive. From that point on, Chicago stuffed New Orleans. The Bears then went on a tear putting up 41 unanswered Points while the Saints struggled to get anything going.

"I felt like we just stalled after that Opening Drive. We can't do that against a good Team like Chicago." Saints Head Coach Sean Payton stated.

The Bears Defense made life miserable for Drew Brees sacking him 4 times, picking him off once, and holding him to under 100 yards passing until the 4th Quarter.

"Very impressive on our side Tonight." Bears Defensive Coordinator Mel Tucker said.

Brees finished with 221 yards, 1 Touchdown, and a pick.

Jay Cutler and the Bears Offense was too much for Rob Ryan's Defense as Alshon Jeffrey had 12 catches, 160 yards, 1 Touchdown.

Brandon Marshall had 5 Catches for 115 yards and 3 Touchdowns.

Bears RB Matt Forte had 156 yards and a score.

"Rough performance from us." Saints Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan stated.

Ryan's Defense has been solid all year long even after their 3-0 start. Thanks to the inconsistencies from Brees and the Offense however, the Defense began to crumble.

Too much pressure.

Saints RB Pierre Thomas was held to just 36 yards. New Orleans(7-7) had just 250 Yards of Offense while Chicago(12-2) had 515.

In the 4th Quarter Chicago turned to Rookie David Fales for mop up Duty. He finished with 50 yards passing.

Chicago wins it's 6th straight and New Orleans will try to rebound after dropping it's Second straight.


UP NEXT

Bears(12-2) VS Lions(4-10) Next Sunday....

Saints(7-7) VS Falcons(4-10) Next Sunday....

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WEEK 15 RECAP PART 1

Week 15 Transactions

Titans sign RB Chris Coleman to 1 yr/520k Contract.

Browns sign TE TJ Cox to 1 yr/1.72m Contract.

Cardinals Resign CB Patrick Peterson to 6 yr/60.8m Contract.

Chargers sign TE Jermichael Finley to 1 yr/1.1m Contract.

Falcons sign CB Jabari Greer to 1 yr/2.6m Contract.

Week 15 Scores

Thursday's Games

Cardinals 14 Rams 20

Sunday's Games

Steelers 34 Falcons 30

Redskins 28 Giants 7

Dolphins 10 Patriots 42

Raiders 0 Chiefs 42

Texans 37 Colts 35

Jaguars 21 Ravens 27

Packers 21 Bills 6

Buccaneers 42 Panthers 7

Bengals 19 Browns 28

Vikings 19 Lions 14

Jets 13 Titans 31

Broncos 7 Chargers 34

49ers 20 Seahawks 24

Cowboys 14 Eagles 17(SNF)

Monday's Games

Bears 48 Saints 13(MNF)

BYE WEEKS: NONE

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

NFC OFFENSE: Jay Cutler(QB)(Bears)- 314 yards, 4 Touchdowns.

NFC DEFENSE: Jamie Price(CB)(Vikings)- 2 Interceptions, 1 Touchdown.

AFC OFFENSE: DeAndre Hopkins(WR)(Texans)- 9 Catches, 166 yards, 4 Touchdowns.

AFC DEFENSE: Corey Blake(R)(CB)(Chargers)- 3 Tackles, 3 Interceptions, 2 Touchdowns.


LEAGUE LEADERS

Passer Rating: Jay Cutler(CHI)(115.0)
Touchdowns: Drew Brees(NO)(41)
Yards: Drew Brees(NO)(4,964)
INTs: Peyton Manning(DEN)(39)
Rushing Yards: Jamaal Charles(KC)(2,274)
Rushing TD's: DeMarco Murray(DAL)(16)
Tackles: D'Qwell Jackson(IND)(137)
Sacks: Aldon Smith(SF)(28)
INT's: Lardarius Webb(BAL)(8)

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WEEK 15 RECAP PART 2

NFL Standings - Updated: Dec 16, 2014
NFC EAST	W	L	T
Dallas Cowboys	9	5
Philadelphia Eagles	7	7
New York Giants	7	7
e-Washington Redskins	3	11
NFC NORTH	W	L	T
Y-Chicago Bears	12	2
Green Bay Packers	9	5
e-Detroit Lions	4	10
e-Minnesota Vikings	4	10
NFC SOUTH	W	L	T
Y-Tampa Bay Buccaneers	12	2
e-New Orleans Saints	7	7
e-Atlanta Falcons	4	10
e-Carolina Panthers	2	12
NFC WEST	W	L	T
Arizona Cardinals	11	3
San Francisco 49ers	10	4
Seattle Seahawks	10	4
e-St. Louis Rams	7	7
NFC WILD CARD RACE	W	L	T
5. San Francisco 49ers(10-4)
6. Seattle Seahawks(10-4)
Green Bay Packers(9-5)
AFC EAST	W	L	T
X-New England Patriots	11	3
X-New York Jets	9	4	1
e-Buffalo Bills	6	8
e-Miami Dolphins	5	9
AFC NORTH	W	L	T
Y-Cleveland Browns	10	4
Baltimore Ravens	7	7
Cincinnati Bengals	7	7
e-Pittsburgh Steelers	6	8
AFC SOUTH	W	L	T
Y-Tennessee Titans	10	4
e-Houston Texans	5	9
e-Indianapolis Colts	4	10
e-Jacksonville Jaguars	3	11
AFC WEST	W	L	T
X-Kansas City Chiefs	11	3
San Diego Chargers	9	5
e-Denver Broncos	2	11	1
e-Oakland Raiders	0	14
AFC WILD CARD RACE	W	L	T
5. New York Jets(9-4-1)
6. San Diego Chargers(9-5)
Baltimore Ravens(7-7)
Cincinnati Bengals(7-7)

THE SCORE

-Chicago holds onto #1 Spot as they inch closer to #1 Seed in NFC Playoffs.

-Arizona, Seattle, San Francisco should walk away with Playoff Seeds.

-Raiders looking to become 2nd Team in History to go 0-16.

Week 15 Power Rankings
RK (LW)	Team	Record	Next Game
1 ()	Chicago Bears	12-2	VS Detroit(4-10)
2 ()	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	12-2	VS Green Bay(9-5)
3 ()	Arizona Cardinals	11-3	VS Seattle(10-4)
4 ()	Seattle Seahawks	10-4	@ Arizona(11-3)
5 ()	San Francisco 49ers	10-4	VS San Diego(9-5)
6 ()	New England Patriots	11-3	@ New York Jets(9-4-1)
7 ()	Dallas Cowboys	9-5	VS Indianapolis(4-10)
8 ()	Kansas City Chiefs	11-3	@ Pittsburgh(6-8)
9 ()	San Diego Chargers	9-5	@ San Francisco
10 ()	Cleveland Browns	10-4	@ Carolina(2-12)
11 ()	Tennessee Titans	10-4	@ Jacksonville(3-11)
12 ()	New York Jets	9-4-1	VS New England(11-3)
13 ()	Dallas Cowboys	9-5	VS Indianapolis(4-10)
14 ()	Green Bay Packers	9-5	@ Tampa Bay(12-2)
15 ()	Philadelphia Eagles	7-7	@ Washington(3-11)
16 ()	New Orleans Saints	7-7	VS Atlanta(4-10)
17 ()	Pittsburgh Steelers	6-8	VS Kansas City(11-3)
18 ()	Baltimore Ravens	7-7	@ Houston(5-9)
19 ()	Houston Texans	5-9	VS Baltimore(7-7)
20 ()	St. Louis Rams	7-7	VS New York Giants(7-7)
21 ()	New York Giants	7-7	@ St. Louis(7-7)
22 ()	Miami Dolphins	5-9	VS Minnesota(4-10)
23 ()	Buffalo Bills	6-8	@ Oakland(0-14)
24 ()	Detroit Lions	4-10	@ Chicago(12-2)
25 ()	Washington Redskins	3-11	VS Philadelphia(7-7)
26 ()	Minnesota Vikings	4-10	@ Miami(5-9)
27 ()	Atlanta Falcons	4-10	@ New Orleans(7-7)
28 ()	Carolina Panthers	2-12	VS Cleveland(10-4)
29 ()	Indianapolis Colts	4-10	@ Dallas(9-5)
30 ()	Jacksonville Jaguars	3-11	VS Tennessee(10-4)
31 ()	Denver Broncos	2-11-1	@ Cincinnati(7-7)
32 ()	Oakland Raiders	0-14	VS Buffalo(6-8)

[johnstone1987]

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FAST FIVE STORYLINES for Week 16...

-49ers try to keep pressure on Arizona as San Diego comes to Town...

-Cowboys try to clinch first East Title since 2009 as Colts come to Town...

-Bears look to wrap up Homefield Advantage with Lions in Town...

-Cardinals look to win Division for first time since 2009...

-Broncos will try to snap 5 game skid vs Bengals...

[johnstone1987]

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NFC PLAYOFF PICTURE- WEEK 15




NFC Division Leaders


NORTH: Y- Chicago Bears(12-2)



EAST: Dallas Cowboys(9-5)



SOUTH:Y- Tampa Bay Buccaneers(12-2)



WEST:Arizona Cardinals(11-3)


NFC WILDCARD



San Francisco 49ers(10-4)




Seattle Seahawks(10-4)



IN THE HUNT



Green Bay Packers(9-5)



Philadelphia Eagles(7-7)




New York Giants(7-7)