~~Lords of the Gridiron~~

[johnstone1987]

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Matchup Preview *|* December 28, 2014
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Cleveland Browns (11-4, 6-1 Away)		Baltimore Ravens (7-8, 5-2 Home)
Injury Report Jordan Cameron(TE) Pulled Groin(IR) NONE Game Notes Cleveland is heading to the Playoffs for the first time since 2002. Head Coach Mike Pettine has done an amazing job his first year in Cleveland. He's got the Browns rocking a Top 5 Offense and Defense heading into the Finale in Baltimore. With an opportunity for a higher Seed in the AFC Playoffs, Pettine has announced nobody is sitting out. The Ravens had a up and down Season after losing Franchise Quarterback Joe Flacco on Opening Sunday. The Blackbirds rallied behind backup Tyrod Taylor to a 4-4 Record. Head Coach John Harbaugh has been given a pass.

[johnstone1987]

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There's the Carolina Panthers I know. The complete dumpster fire.

Yeah it was terrible

[johnstone1987]

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BROWNS pound the Rock for 20-14 Victory over RAVENS in rainy conditions...






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Baltimore, MD- The Cleveland Browns(12-4) are ready for the Playoffs after beating rival Baltimore Ravens(7-9) in "Backyard Football" Conditions.

Heavy rain inside M&T Bank Stadium made it hard for throwing the Football at times.

Yet Cleveland's Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan and Head Coach Mike Pettine found ways around that.

Run the Ball.

Browns Rookie RB Terrance West rushed for 28 carries, 164 yards, and a Touchdown. Rookie CJ Mintshaw followed it with another 71 yards off 16 carries.

"We ran the ball very well today. Made holes up front and our Backs did the work. Great day for us." Browns Head Coach Mike Pettine stated.

Quarterback Brian Hoyer struggled a bit in the wet conditions but still had 167 yards, 1 Touchdown, and a pick.

Ravens Quarterback Joe Flacco had 201 yards, 2 Touchdowns, and a Interception of his own.

"It was a black and blue kind of dog fight today. We couldn't stop the run. It was embarassing for us." Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh stated.

Cleveland(12-4) took a 10-0 lead into halftime but Baltimore(7-9) made it a game in the Second half.

They took a 14-10 lead.

"Made adjustments and got the ball rolling but we kind of fell apart there." Harbaugh added.

After a sack on Flacco, Cleveland recovered the fumble. But Hoyer's first pass was intercepted by Baltimore's Jimmy Smith.

Terrance West broke free for a 20 yard Touchdown run that put Cleveland up for good 17-14.

Flacco's last 3 attempted Hailmary's were all broken up as the Browns held on for the win.

Mike Pettine's Defensive Unit once again showed up ready to play. They stuffed Ravens RB Ray Rice to just 32 yards off 8 carries.

"Stopping the run and doing great against the pass. Especially against a Division Rival. Great day for our Defense." Browns Defensive Coordinator Jim O'Neil stated.

At 12-4, the Browns have a chance for a First Round Bye but must wait for the remaining Games to see when they will play their first Playoff Game in 12 years.


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Browns(12-4) will host first Playoff Game since 1994. TBD for Wildcard/Divisional

Ravens(7-9) head into the Off-Season...

[RolePlayer]

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Insane dedication here

[johnstone1987]

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Insane dedication here

Thanks man! Appreciate the words.

[johnstone1987]

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Matchup Preview *|* December 28, 2014
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Dallas Cowboys (10-5, 3-4 Away)		Washington Redskins (4-11, 2-5 Home)
Injury Report Bruce Carter(LB) Fractured Arm(IR) Jordan Reed(TE) Broken Collarbone(IR) Game Notes The Dallas Cowboys are the NFC East Champions and are heading for the Playoffs for the first time since 2009. However at 10-5, Dallas is playing next weekend on Wildcard Weekend. Dallas announced this morning that Quarterback Tony Romo will be taking the day off. Rookie QB Brock Berlin will be making his first start. Washington sits at 4-11 under new Head Coach Jay Gruden. It was a year of progress and building so the Redskins are looking to end the year on a high note.

[PeoplesChampGB]

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Thanks man! Appreciate the words.

I can see why. He'd probably choke the game away.

[johnstone1987]

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Dallas loses Berlin, Weeden and COWBOYS hold of REDSKINS rally 35-27 in Nation's Capital....





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Landover, MD- The Dallas Cowboys(11-5) have had a magical Season in 2014. Winning the NFC East Division Title and a trip to the Playoffs for the first time since 2009.

"This year has been amazing and I couldn't be prouder of this Football Team." Cowboys Head Coach Jason Garrett stated.

Dallas(11-5) announced earlier this morning that Franchise Quarterback Tony Romo will be given the day off to rest for Wildcard Weekend next Weekend.

Dallas first Playoff Game since 2009 where the Cowboys were blown out by Brett Favre and the Vikings in Minnesota 34-3.

"I remember that years ago. I've put together a much better Football Team since then I feel like this Team can win a Super Bowl." Cowboys Owner and GM Jerry Jones stated.

The Cowboys(11-5) took a 28-7 lead into halftime with Rookie Brock Berlin making his first NFL start.

Berlin had 3 Touchdowns and 165 yards with a Interception as Dallas went up 3 Scores into the break. A hit by Redskins LB Ryan Kerrigan tore his shoulder late in the third. He didn't return. Dallas turned to backup Brandon Weeden who had 71 yards and a Interception.

"We were up 28-7 and kind of took our foot off the gas in the Second half." Garrett added.

Washington(4-12) crawled back.

Colt McCoy found Pierre Garcon' who burned CB Brandon Flowers in Man Coverage for a 60 yard bomb that put Washington on the board.

"We made a rally in the Second Half, just came up short." Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden stated.

McCoy finished with 227 yards, 2 Touchdowns, and a pick.

No one could stop the run however as Dallas RB DeMarco Murray racked up 225 yards and 2 Touchdowns. Washington RB Alfred Morris had 190 yards and a Touchdown. He also fumbled.

Dallas(11-5) had 609 Total yards to Washington(4-12) had 472.


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Cowboys(11-5) Host Wildcard Game Next Weekend...

Redskins(4-12) Head into their Off-Season Program...

[johnstone1987]

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I can see why. He'd probably choke the game away.

[johnstone1987]

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Matchup Preview *|* December 28, 2014
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Indianapolis Colts (4-11, 2-5 Away)		Tennessee Titans (11-4, 5-2 Home)
Injury Report Coby Fleener(TE) Broken Collarbone(IR) Shonn Greene(RB) Dislocated Ankle(IR) Game Notes After a 1-4 start, the Tennessee Titans rattled off 10 straight Wins on their way to clinching the AFC South Division Title and a trip to the Playoffs for the first time since 2008. Now Tennessee has a chance to clinch a First Round BYE so Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt has announced everybody is playing in the Finale vs the Colts. A Win and the Titans could find themselves with a Top 2 Seed depending on how the other Games pan out. Indy has been a wreck after QB Andrew Luck went down for half of the year with a Broken Collarbone.

[PeoplesChampGB]

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Ten straight wins? That is insane. They are my pick to win it all.

[johnstone1987]

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TITANS win 11 straight with 56-20 Blowout over COLTS....





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Nashville, TN- If there's anything to be known about the Tennessee Titans(12-4) in 2014 it's this...

They don't quit.

The Titans(12-4) were off to a (1-4) start until the Team came together and rallied off 11 straight wins.

"That Streak is what defined us." Titans Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt stated.

And he was right. The Titans swept the AFC South.

A Cinderella Story was born.. But will the Titans "Fairytale Ending" end with a Super Bowl Victory? Or is Midnight about to strike in the Playoffs?

An Opening Drive put the Titans on the board 7-0. On the Colts(4-12) first posession, Trent Richardson fumbled.

Tennessee went up 14-0.

"Those 14 Points right there I think is what doomed us." Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano stated.

Tennessee(12-4) never looked back, taking a 28-10 lead into halftime. Tennesee went up another 28 points in the Second Half as Indianapolis(4-12) was dead in the water.

Quarterback Jake Locker had 183 yards, 3 Touchdowns, and a pick. The fans cheered for Locker who was surgical with some even yelling "Pay the Man!"

Locker's Contract is up this year. Tennessee will be a fool to let him walk.

Titans Defensive Coordinator Ray Horton had the Defense ready to play. Picking off Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck twice and sacking him 5 times.

Luck finished with 233 yards, 1 Touchdown, and 2 picks.

"Defense was top notch. We just didn't have it today." Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano said.

The Titans Defense also held Trent Richardson to 69 yards and no Touchdowns. Titans RB Leon Washington ran for 118 yards and a Score. Backup Chris Coleman had 78 yards and a Touchdown.

Tennessee(12-4) racked up 511 Total Yards while Indy(4-12) had 356.


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Titans(12-4) Await other Games to see where they sit in the AFC Playoffs..

Colts(4-12) Head into their Off-Season Program...

[johnstone1987]

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Matchup Preview *|* December 28, 2014
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Detroit Lions (5-10, 3-4 Away)		Green Bay Packers (9-6, 4-3 Home)
Injury Report Julian Stanford(LB) Broken Collarbone(IR) NONE Reggie Owens(CB)(R) Shoulder Tear(3 Weeks) Hunter Sharp(WR)(R) Dislocated Elbow(2 Weeks) Game Notes The Packers have been a disaster this year. Green Bay raced out to a 6-2 Record before problems got out of hand between Head Coach Mike McCarthy and the Locker Room. Drama began to transfer over on the Field and the Pack began to lose games thanks to McCarthy's System going stale. Aaron Rodgers, Jordy Nelson, and countless others have tried to get through to McCarthy but Mike refuses to adapt and listen. Because of this, Aaron Rodgers tries his best with what he has to work with, a stale Running Game and Receivers who are constantly covered. The last half of the year saw Rodgers basically running the Offense alone from inside the huddle but at 9-6, the Packers are eliminated from the Playoffs. It's a known fact that McCarthy is heading to South Beach to Coach the Dolphins next year. The Lions were 4-4 in a new System under Jim Caldwell. At 5-10, Detroit will look to put the final stamp on McCarthy's Papers.

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LIONS dominate PACKERS at Lambeau Field in Season Finale with 31-7 Crushing Blowout....







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Green Bay, WI- The 2014 Green Bay Packers(9-7) have been a Car Accident waiting to happen. Lots of Drama in the Locker Room to poor results on the Field.

The Season is officially over for the Green and Gold.

It was a mess to begin with anyway.

"What a mess. Terrible. No other words to explain it." Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy stated.

The Packers(9-7) has been known for drama this year between Head Coach Mike McCarthy and the Locker Room. Specifically Franchise Quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

"The year was just downright awful for us. Stale Football, no communication, and no changes to approaching Games." Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers stated.

The Detroit Lions(6-10) came into Lambeau and just pushed around the Packers(9-7) like a bully picking on a kid for his lunch money.

"We never got going on Offense. Stale like usual." Rodgers added.

He's right, The Packers Offense never got going as constant 3 and Outs doomed the Packers against their North Rivals.

Packers Punter Tim Masthay punted 11 times as the Fans began to boo.

Aaron Rodgers had just 144 yards with no Touchdowns and no Interceptions. He dislocated his shoulder late in the 4th and left with Detroit leading 31-7 for good. Green Bay never got the ball moving. RB Eddie Lacy also struggled finishing with just 41 yards off 17 Carries and no Touchdowns.

The only Touchdown Green Bay(9-7) got was off a Fumble by Lions Quarterback Matthew Stafford returned for a Touchdown by AJ Hawk.

Stafford lit up the poor Packers Defense with 194 yards and 2 Touchdownsto Megatron and Eric Ebron.

But Detroit(6-10) ran all over Dom Capers poor Defense with Reggie Bush racking up 98 yards and a Touchdown. Theo Riddick with another 77 yards. Rookie Andrew Hale with 43 yards and a Score.

"Played very well today. Ran the ball smoothly, and passed with perfection. We need to continue to keep moving forward into next year." Lions Head Coach Jim Caldwell stated.

The Lions forced constant 3 and Outs and sacked Aaron Rodgers 11 times even forcing him out of the Game late in the 4th. Backup Quarterback Matt Flynn finished the game off with just 30 yards and taking 2 Sacks.

McCarthy kept punting the ball away with no intention of attempting a 4th Down conversion even losing big in the 4th.

Something he's been known for all year long. Despite the Cheese head Fans booing, McCarthy opted to punt the ball away.

"It was 4th Down and I felt our Defense could get us back the ball." McCarthy stated.

Same old song and dance.

The Offense finished with just 147 yards. Detroit had 384 as the Lions(6-10) just dominated the Packers(9-7).

Cameras caught Packers Players attempting to talk with McCarthy, a pattern all year long. McCarthy never changed.

Packers CEO Mark Murphy was also watching the Game and was livid.

"Changes are coming. Mike (McCarthy) wants to leave for Miami, that's fine. This year was a disaster and changes are coming." Murphy stated.

After the Game, McCarthy did a short Press Conference as he prepares to leave Green Bay for South Beach.


UP NEXT


Packers(9-7) Head into their Off-Season Program...

Lions(6-10) Head into their Off-Season Program...

[johnstone1987]

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GREEN BAY PACKERS: Twitter Explodes with Reactions to Packers/Lions Finale...



12/28/14



Written by: Adam Schefter





The Green Bay Packers have been a Car Accident waiting to happen in 2014. Drama began to take over the Locker Room as the Season went on before finally running off the road in a ugly Week 17 loss at Home to the Detroit Lions.

Mike McCarthy has made it known that he wasn't changing his System at all as the Packers faltered into a 3-5 Record down the stretch and missing the Playoffs for the first time since 2008.

Now with the Finale behind us, McCarthy will be fired and heading to South Beach to Coach the Miami Dolphins next year. This was made official throughout the year. Expect to see McCarthy's name on the "Black Monday list" tomorrow.

Fans and Coaches a like have blown up Twitter moments after the Lions dominated the Packers...