~~Lords of the Gridiron~~

[Careless Whisper]

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First Season, Week 16. Madden 15.

All same Game man

Impressive that you've played every game! What's the plan after this season?

[johnstone1987]

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Impressive that you've played every game! What's the plan after this season?

Continue into the 2015 Season.

[johnstone1987]

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STEELERS ride hot Defensive Performance to 27-16 Victory over CHIEFS...







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Pittsburgh, PA- The Pittsburgh Steelers(7-8) got off to a 5-4 start before a 4 game skid doomed their Season.

Now for the 3rd year in a row, the Steelers are eliminated from the Playoffs.

"That 4 Game slide kind of doomed our Season. It sucks feeling like this and we all need to be better for next year." Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin stated.

Drama has been an issue all year long between Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the rest of the Team. "Big Ben" has constantly aired Team Dirty Laundry on his Radio Show and thrown Teammates under the bus.

The Steelers(7-8) rode a great Defensive Performance forcing 5 Kansas City turnovers. 3 of them were Interceptions by Alex Smith.

"Played just awful today. Very bad Football." Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid stated.

The Kansas City Chiefs(11-4) struggled from the get go being held to just 6 points in the First Half.

Pittsburgh cashed in on the mistakes for a 24-6 Halftime lead.

Roethlisberger had 230 yards, 1 Touchdown, 1 Interception. Big Ben placed blame on Chad Hall. A pattern to familiar for the 2014 Steelers.

"Chad (Hall) ran the wrong route. We all need to get on the same page." Roethlisberger stated.

The Steelers(7-8) are out of the Playoffs for the 3rd year in a row.



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Steelers(7-8) VS Bengals(7-7) In the Season Finale...

Chiefs(11-4) VS Chargers(9-6) in the Season Finale....

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Matchup Preview *|* December 21, 2014
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New England Patriots (11-3, 5-2 Away)		New York Jets (9-4-1, 5-1-1 Home)
Injury Report Tom Brady(QB) Shoulder Tear(1 Week) Geno Smith(QB) Achilles Tear(IR) Game Notes Both the Patriots and the Jets are bound for the Playoffs. The AFC East Title is still up for grabs however. The Jets beat the Patriots in Week 7 in Foxboro. If New England wins today they will clinch another AFC East Division Title to add to their Dynasty.

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PATRIOTS win AFC East for the 6th Year in a row with 21-17 Victory over JETS...






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East Rutherford, NJ- The Dynasty continues for the New England Patriots(12-3) who have won the AFC East Division Title for the 6th year in a row. With the win and a Chiefs loss earlier in Pittsburgh, The Pats should clinch Home Field Advantage to ensure the road to Super Bowl 49 runs through Foxboro.

"It's always something we want. For the Playoffs to come through us." Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick stated.

In Week 7 on Thursday Night Football, the New York Jets(9-5-1) upset the Patriots in Foxboro 17-10 in which Brady was picked off twice.

But today, New England(12-3) returned the favor.

Without Brady, once again turning to Ryan Mallett who has stepped in since Brady hurt his shoulder in a Week 13 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

The Pats rattled off 3 straight wins with Mallett under center with victories over San Diego, Miami, and New York.

Mallett was surgical today. Throwing for 300 yards and 3 Touchdowns as the Patriots(12-3) knocked off the Jets(9-5-1) to win the East Division.

This means the Jets are going on the road come January.

"We're in the Playoffs and that's huge for us. We're on the road though so the challenge will be hard, but we're up for the task." Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan stated.

Many had Ryan on the hot seat this year after dismal performances over the past couple years. But that changed with the emergence of Rookie Quarterback John David Booty who has stepped in and brought new life to "Gang Green".

Booty had 229 yards, 1 Touchdown, and 1 Interception. A bomb in the end zone picked off by Devin McCourty.

No Running Back had over 85 yards as the Patriots Defense shut down Chris Johnson and held him to just 35 yards off 18 carries.

Mallett connected with "Gronk" as Gronkowski caught 9 catches for 157 yards and 2 Touchdowns. Julian Edelman caught the Game Winner in the final 83 seconds.

Patricia's Defense shut down the Jets to seal the deal. Tom Brady is set to return next week as the Patriots(12-3) host the Bills in the Finale. Brady may play to guarantee New England clinches Home Field if they haven't already.

Cleveland, Kansas City, or Tennessee can still claim Homefield.


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Patriots(12-3) VS Bills(6-8) in the Season Finale...

Jets(9-5-1) @ Dolphins(6-9) In the Season Finale...

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Matchup Preview *|* December 21, 2014
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New York Giants (7-7, 2-5 Away)		St. Louis Rams (7-7, 5-2 Home)
Injury Report NONE Shaun Hill(QB) Pectoral Tear(IR) Game Notes New York were off to a 4-1 start and collapsed to a 7-7 Record entering Week 16. A 2-5 Record on the Road is a huge factor as the G-Men are left on the outside looking in. However their one saving grace is that the Dallas Cowboys haven't wrapped up the East Title yet. If the Giants want any kind of chance in making the Playoffs they must win the Division and hope Dallas loses out. But first, the Rams are looking to play spoiler already eliminated from the Playoffs.

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RAMS eliminate GIANTS from Playoffs with 55-14 blowout...G-Men lose Manning and Cruz...






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St. Louis, MO- The St. Louis Rams(8-7) are missing the Playoffs for the 10th year in a row.

But that didn't stop Jeff Fisher's Squad from going out and laying a whooping on Eli Manning and Company.

The Rams did that.

"We needed a great game like this from us to boost our confidence heading into the Season Finale. I think we've come along way from the start. It's a matter of everyone believing in each other and moving forward." Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher stated.

St. Louis(8-7) made a statement today against the struggling New York Giants(7-8)

With the loss, Dallas has officially claimed the NFC East Title.

"We're done now. We have only ourselves to blame for crashing hard like we did." Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin stated.

New York(7-8) started with a 4-1 Record before crashing hard to 7-8.

The Rams dominated the Giants from the get go racing out to a 27-0 Halftime lead. Eli Manning and the Giants were held to constant 3 and outs as Gregg Williams Defense made life miserable for the G-Men.

The Giants punted 9 times.

"Those punts killed us." Coughlin added.

Rams Quarterback Sam Bradford had a field day against the horrible Giants Defense throwing for 433 yards and 5 Touchdowns.

"Sam was just in the zone today. We all were in awe watching him." Fisher stated.

Giants Quarterback Eli Manning and WR Victor Cruz were both knocked out late in the 3rd with the Rams up 41-0.

Manning and Cruz will both miss the Week 17 Finale vs Philly. New York turned to Ryan Nassib at Quarterback. Nassib had 186 yards 2 Touchdowns, and a pick all in garbage time.

The Rams(8-7) raced out to a 41-0 lead. Bradford was dropping bombs all over the horrible Giants Defense.

Rams RB Zac Stacy had a field day of his own as he rushed for 237 yards and 2 Touchdowns off just 17 carries breaking free at will for large gains.

Tavon Austin had 2 Touchdowns, Kenny Britt had 3. Both Receivers had almost 200 yards each.

The Rams Defense also got to Eli Manning 8 times, and Ryan Nassib twice.

Sam Bradford and the Offense racked up 652 yards while the Giants were held to under 300.


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Rams(8-7) @ Seahawks(10-4) in the Season Finale...

Giants(7-8) VS Eagles(7-8) in the Season Finale....

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Matchup Preview *|* December 21, 2014
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Buffalo Bills (6-8, 3-3 Away)		Oakland Raiders (0-14, 0-7 Home)
Injury Report CJ Spiller(RB) Broken Collarbone(IR) NONE Marcell Dareus(DT) Shoulder Tear(2 Weeks) Game Notes The Oakland Raiders are looking to make history, becoming the 2nd Team ever to finish (0-16) behind the 2008 Detroit Lions. Oakland has been a mess all year long and Rumors are swirling around the Bay Area that Mark Davis will be cleaning house and showing Dennis Allen and his staff the door by next week. The rebuilding Bills have been playing QB Carousel all year in an attempt to find their Franchise Quarterback and Head Coach Doug Marrone is safe despite Buffalo being eliminated from the Playoffs.

[PeoplesChampGB]

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Cmon Raiders. I know you can do it.

[johnstone1987]

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BILLS hand RAIDERS 21st straight loss with 37-3 Blowout in Oakland....




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Oakland, CA- Dating back to their 6 game slide to end the 2013 Season, the Oakland Raiders(0-15) have now lost their 21st straight Game under Head Coach Dennis Allen.

"It's a terrible spot for us to be in. We been in a funk all year long and have no idea how to get out of it." Raiders Head Coach Dennis Allen stated.

Oakland(0-15) was dead in the water from the start as Buffalo(7-8) Defense shut down the Raiders.

"We had a great effort out there today and played some good Football." Bills Head Coach Doug Marrone said.

His Quarterback today was Rookie Josh Allen. Allen picked apart the terrible Raiders Defense throwing for 243 yards and 3 Touchdowns.

Oakland had veteran Matt Schaub and the Offense struggled like all year long. Schaub had just 112 yards and no Touchdowns and no Interceptions.

However, the Raiders had 2 Turnovers as Running Back Maurice Jones-Drew fumbled and Schaub fumbled. MJD had just 22 yards rushing off 12 Carries.

The Bills(7-8) turned both Turnovers into points.

"Those Turnovers killed us. We need to protect the ball more better." Raiders Head Coach Dennis Allen stated.

It was 3-3 until the Bills rattled off 34 straight points to hand Oakland their 21st straight loss.

Oakland(0-15) had just 97 yards of Offense and 201 Total. Buffalo(7-8) racked up 479 Total yards with 478 of them on Offense.

"Huge day for us, we battled behind Josh (Allen) and got the W." Bills Offensive Coordinator Nathaniel Hackett stated.

Backup Running Back Fred Jackson rushed for 194 yards and a Touchdown. Bryce Brown had 45 yards.

The Bills had 24 First Downs while the Raiders were held to just 9 and Punted 5 times.


UP NEXT

Bills(7-8) @ Patriots(12-3) in the Season Finale....

Raiders(0-15) @ Broncos(2-11-1) in the Season Finale...

[johnstone1987]

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Matchup Preview *|* December 21, 2014
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Indianapolis Colts (4-10, 2-4 Away)		Dallas Cowboys (9-5, 6-1 Home)
Injury Report NONE Bruce Carter(LB) Fractured Arm(IR) Game Notes Thanks to the Giants loss in St. Louis earlier, the Dallas Cowboys have officially clinched the NFC East Division Title. At 9-5, Dallas cannot clinch a First Round BYE thanks to the 12 wins Bears, and 13 Wins Bucs. Dallas will be playing on Wildcard Weekend. This marks the Cowboys first time back to the Playoffs since 2009 where Dallas was blown out in the Divisional Round to the Brett Favre led Vikings. The Indianapolis Colts had a lost Season when Franchise Quarterback Andrew Luck broke his Collarbone Week 4 loss to the Titans. Luck recently returned a couple weeks ago to help Indy get some wins heading into next year.

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COWBOYS bounce back with 42-21 Blowout over COLTS....





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Arlington, TX- For the first time since 2009, the Dallas Cowboys(10-5) are heading back to the Playoffs. Dem Boyz' accomplished this thanks to the Giants loss in St. Louis earlier today.

The Cowboys(10-5) smashed the Colts(4-11) 42-21 inside Jerry's World.

"It's a great feeling for us here in Dallas. Everybody worked their tails off all year to get to where we're at. We're excited for the next step ahead." Cowboys Head Coach Jason Garrett stated.

Quarterback Tony Romo led the way throwing 264 yards, 3 Touchdowns and a pick. Dallas also followed the NFL 2nd Leading Rusher DeMarco Murray who leads in Touchdowns.

Murray ran all over Indy's Defense 38 carries for 209 yards and 2 Touchdowns.

But on the other side, Colts RB Trent Richardson torched the weak Cowboys Run Defense for 118 yards and 2 Touchdowns.

"We stopped them in the Passing Game, gave up too many yards on the ground. Need to be much better than that." Garrett stated.

Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck struggled throwing for 185 yards, 1 Touchdown, and 2 Interceptions.

Dallas Defense made life miserable for Luck and the Offense as Dallas forced 3 Turnovers.

"Couldn't hold on to the Ball. We need to do a much better job at that." Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano stated.

Dallas(10-5) racked up 557 Total yards to Indy's(4-11) 397.


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Cowboys(10-5) @ Redskins(4-11) in the Season Finale...

Colts(4-11) @ Titans(11-4) In the Season Finale...

[PeoplesChampGB]

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Yes! One more loss for the Raiders and victory will be achieved.

[johnstone1987]

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Matchup Preview *|* December 21, 2014
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Seattle Seahawks (10-4, 3-4 Away)		Arizona Cardinals (11-3, 7-0 Home)
Injury Report Sidney Rice(WR) Broken Collarbone(IR) Kevin Minter(LB) Broken Collarbone(6 Weeks) Drew Stanton(QB) Ruptured Disk(2 Weeks) Game Notes The Arizona Cardinals are trying to make history, becoming the First Team in NFL history to host their own Super Bowl. Arizona is chasing the NFL 1 Seed to clinch Home Field Advantage for the NFC Playoffs. The Cards rock the #1 Defense and Todd Bowles Unit is the best in the league at forcing Turnovers and stops. The Defense really shines at home where the Red Birds rock a unbeaten 7-0 Record in the Desert. In Week 12, Arizona had their 8 Game Winning Streak snapped by the defending Super Bowl Champions Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Arizona is foaming at the mouths for some payback tonight on Sunday Night Football...

Yes! One more loss for the Raiders and victory will be achieved.

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SEAHAWKS sweep CARDINALS and take over NFC West lead with 23-20 victory in Glendale....






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Glendale, AZ- The Arizona Cardinals(11-4) are attempting to make history and become the first Team in NFL History to host their own Super Bowl.

That Dream looks more and more like a broken one.

On Sunday Night Football the Cards fell once again to the Seattle Seahawks(11-4) this time on their own turf and suffered their first loss at Home this year.

With the loss, the Cardinals(11-4) have been swept by the Hawks(11-4).

This also means that Seattle sits firmly in the West Lead with one Game left while Arizona drops down to a Wildcard Spot.

"It's a gut punch feeling for us absolutely. We work hard all year and fall tonight. Seattle is a great Football Team and defending Champions for a reason. We need to refocus for the Finale vs San Francisco next week and try to claim back what we lost here tonight. Home Field." Cardinals Head Coach Bruce Arians stated.

Arizona(11-4) fell into a 17-3 hole as Seattle(11-4) got off to a fast start.

"We knew we had to start fast. Arizona at home is a really tough Team to beat and score points on." Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll stated.

Seattle Quarterback Russell Wilson had 226 yards and 2 Touchdowns. The Super Bowl QB also took a sack by Cardinals LB John Abraham and fumbled the ball deep in their own territory.

This is what started a comeback by Arizona.

Cardinals Quarterback Carson Palmer found some rhythm throwing 302 yards, 2 Touchdowns, and a Pick.

Arizona began a comeback and tied the Game at 20-20 in the 4th Quarter as the Seahawks were stunned blowing a 14 point lead.

But the "Never Say Die" Seahawks thrive in these situations and proved it again tonight as Wilson led a epic Game Winning Drive followed by a Steven Haushka Field Goal that put the defending Champions in the lead for good.

With under 30 seconds in the game, Carson Palmers pass was intercepted by Richard Sherman to put the nail in the coffin for good.

"We never quit. That's the mentality of this Football Team, has been all year." Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll stated.

BEAST MODE had 128 yards, Wilson had another 41 yards.

Seattle held Arizona RB Jonathan Dwyer to 44 yards off 13 carries.

Each Team sacked the Quarterback 5 times.

Seattle had 517 Total Yards to Arizona 322.

Seattle(11-4) now has control of the NFC West Division while Arizona(11-4) moves down into a Wildcard spot.


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Seahawks(11-4) VS Rams(8-7) in the Finale...

Cardinals(11-4) @ 49ers(11-4) in the Finale...