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NFL Standings -Week 6, 2014
NFC EAST	W	L	T	PF	PA
Philadelphia Eagles	5	1	0	177	85
New York Giants	2	4	0	105	132
Washington Redskins	2	4	0	68	117
Dallas Cowboys	1	4	0	95	139
NFC NORTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Green Bay Packers	6	0	0	181	79
Detroit Lions	5	1	0	141	80
Minnesota Vikings	1	5	0	95	133
Chicago Bears	0	5	0	62	127
NFC SOUTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Atlanta Falcons	5	1	0	131	107
New Orleans Saints	3	3	0	141	135
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	2	4	0	91	131
Carolina Panthers	0	6	0	115	202
NFC WEST	W	L	T	PF	PA
Seattle Seahawks	4	1	0	134	56
San Francisco 49ers	3	3	0	124	139
St. Louis Rams	2	4	0	61	133
Arizona Cardinals	1	4	0	50	106
AFC EAST	W	L	T	PF	PA
New England Patriots	4	1	0	181	109
Buffalo Bills	4	2	0	164	123
New York Jets	2	3	0	52	90
Miami Dolphins	1	4	0	77	121
AFC NORTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Cleveland Browns	5	0	0	95	57
Cincinnati Bengals	4	2	0	135	91
Pittsburgh Steelers	4	2	0	148	117
Baltimore Ravens	3	3	0	135	114
AFC SOUTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Houston Texans	3	2	0	110	98
Indianapolis Colts	2	3	0	143	150
Jacksonville Jaguars	2	3	0	116	94
Tennessee Titans	2	4	0	70	119
AFC WEST	W	L	T	PF	PA
Kansas City Chiefs	5	1	0	147	102
Denver Broncos	3	3	0	109	105
San Diego Chargers	3	3	0	102	133
Oakland Raiders	1	4	0	61	99

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Earlier in the season, it was stated that things were beginning to take shape in the NFL. Now, it appears as though things are starting to solidify themselves. While it's still too early to say who will or who won't make it into the playoffs, there are teams that haven't help themselves in the process of getting there. A few teams, such as the Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Detroit Lions have done surprisingly well compared to where they were at this point last season. It's only week seven and there's a long way to go. A Super Bowl champion has never been crowned after the first seven weeks of the NFL season.

With another rookie quarterback playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars, there will be some forgiveness when talking about their 2-3 record. After a terrible 0-3 start with a lot of players out because of injuries, the Jaguars have bounced back. With a two game winning streak, the Jaguars will host their division rival the Houston Texans. With the defense that the Jaguars have this season, they could make some trouble in the league. That's trouble that first year head coach Stephen Crandall will want to avoid. With a 3-2 start to the season, the rookie head coach will hope to keep riding his success into the playoffs.


Speaking of new head coaches that have been successful, Demetrius Turner should be feeling good right now. After losing to the Packers in the season opener, the Detroit Lions have gone on a five game winning streak. The naysayers will point out that they've only faced two teams with a winning record so far, but the Lions can only play the teams on their schedule. Not only do the Detroit Lions have a top ten offense, their defense is ranked 11th in the league. This will be put to the test when they travel to Sports Authority Field to take on the Denver Broncos. While the Broncos aren't scaring anyone with their 3-3 record and 27th ranked defense, the Lions would be doing themselves a disservice by overlooking them. With their only two wins coming against teams with a combined record of 2-8, the Broncos would like to prove they are a contender by stopping the Lions's winning streak.

Week 7 Schdule

Thursday's Games

Tennessee Titans ( 2-4) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) l 8:20 PM

Sunday's Games

New York Jets (2-3) @ New England Patriots (4-1) l 1:00 PM

Indianapolis Colts (2-3) @ Cleveland Browns (5-0) l 1:00 PM

Miami Dolphins (1-4) @ Philadelphia Eagles (5-1) l 1:00 PM

Minnesota Vikings (1-5) @ Chicago Bears (0-5) l 1:00 PM

Houston Texans (3-2) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (2-3) l 1:00 PM

Buffalo Bills (4-2) @ New York Giants (2-4) l 1:00 PM

St. Louis Rams (2-4) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-4) l 1:00 PM

Baltimore Ravens (3-3) @ Cincinnati Bengals (4-2) l 4:05 PM

Dallas Cowboys (1-4) @ San Fracisco 49ers (3-3) l 4:15 PM

Oakland Raiders (1-4) @ San Diego Chargers (3-3) l 4:15 PM

Arizona Cardinals (1-4) @ Seattle Seahawks (4-1) l 4:15 PM

Atlanta Falcons (4-1) @ New Orleans Saints l 8:20 PM

Monday's Games

Detroit Lions (5-1) @ Denver Broncos (3-3) l 8:30 PM

BYE WEEKS: Chiefs, Packers, Panthers, Redskins

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New England Patriots Scouting Report

The emergence of Josh Boyce in The New England Patriots offense was supposed to settle their offense. However, Kenbrell Thompkins and Aaron Dobson seem to have fallen into their sophomore slump. Also, rookie Ivan Cross hasn't had much playing time either. While this has contributed to looking at potential wide receiver prospects, scouts have to check out players that maybe declaring for the draft. Along with wide receivers, the Patriots scouts have also looked at tight ends. While the current group of receivers looks promising, the same couldn't be said about the tight ends. Kalum Tyler out of Houston looks like he could bring additional help to the return game, while tight end Zachery Lloyd has been worth watching as well.

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While the Green Bay Packers getting back Casey Hayward only helps an already good defense, both the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants need all the help they can get. Luckily the Vikings get back Matt Kalil back and the Giants will have Jason Pierre-Paul.

Media Reaction
Skip Bayless - @SkipBaylessEA: M. Kalil has been practicing all week so no reason to believe he won't play this week.
Ross Tucker - @RossTuckerEA: It's always all hands on deck in the NFL so getting back Casey Hayward will help this week.
Mark Schlereth - @MarkSchlerethEA: Giants will have one less active roster spot to fill with Jason Pierre-Paul returning this week.

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

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Matchup Preview *|* October 17, 2014
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New York Jets (2-3, 0-1 Away)		New England Patriots (4-1, 1-0 Home)
Offensive Stats Comparison 1233 (31st) Total Offensive Yards 2164 (6th) 890 (26th) Passing Yards 1419 (8th) 343 (31st) Rushing Yards 745 (11th) 10.4 (31st) Points Per Game 36.2 (1st) 0 (Tied - 31st) Passing TD 12 (Tied - 2nd) 1 (Tied - 27th) Rushing TD 6 (Tied - 5th) 61 (29th) First Downs 98 (6th) 7 (30th) Red Zone Attempts 28 (1st) 1-6 Red Zone TD-FG 15-7 100% (Tied - 1st) Red Zone Percentage 78% (Tied - 15th) Defensive Stats Comparison 1494 (4th) Total Yards Allowed 1634 (9th) 778 (1st) Passing Yards Allowed 1078 (13th) 716 (21st) Rushing Yards Allowed 556 (12th) 18 (10th) Points Per Game 21.8 (Tied - 20th) 9 (Tied - 25th) Sacks 23 (3rd) 2 (Tied - 11th) Fumble Recoveries 2 (Tied - 11th) 3 (Tied - 17th) Interceptions 10 (1st) 13 (9th) Red Zone Attempts 12 (Tied - 7th) 6-3 Red Zone TD-FG 6-4 69% (8th) Red Zone Percentage 83% (Tied - 23rd) Injury Report J. Webb/Broken Tibia (On IR) J. Mayo/Pectoral Tear (On IR) C. Graham/Upper Arm Fratcure (Out 5 Weeks) R. Gronkowski/Broken Ribs (Out 1 Week) M. Sherels/Broken Ribs (Out 1 Week) Game Notes The New England Patriots are back from their bye week to host the New York Jets. This game looks like it could be a struggle for the Jets as their offense has been deplorable all season. However, the Jets have been able to lean on their 4th ranked defense to get them two wins so far. Facing the Patriots with this offense will make getting the win a monumental task for the Jets. If the Jets' defense can force some turnovers like the Buffalo Bills did, they may have a better chance of winning the game.

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New York Jets at New England Patriots
Oct 17, 2014	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
New York Jets (2-4)	0	10	0	3	13
New England Patriots (5-1)	10	10	24	7	51

Team Stats Comparison
	NYJ	NWE
Total Offense	243	370
Rushing Yards	38	109
Passing Yards	205	261
First Downs	9	16
Punt Return Yards	13	66
Kick Return Yards	129	67
Total Yards	385	503
Turnovers	4(-4)	0(+4)
3rd Down Converstion	4-16(25%)	5-16(31%)
4th Down Conversion	0-0(0%)	0-1(0%)
2-Point Conversion	0-0(0%)	0-0(0%)
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	1/3	4/1
Penalties	2-15	4-30
Posession Time	27:24	32:26

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		NYJ	NWE
5:30	(NWE) J. Boyce 19 Yd pass from T. Brady (S. Gostkowski kick)	0	7
1:14	(NWE) S. Gostkowski, 49 Yd FG	0	10
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		NYJ	NWE
8:06	(NYJ) L. Tynes, 23 Yd FG	3	10
6:15	(NWE) K. Thompkins 15 Yd pass from T. Brady (S. Gostkowski kick)	3	17
2:54	(NYJ) B. Powell, 3 Yd run (L. Tynes kick)	10	17
0:26	(NWE) S. Gostkowski, 26 Yd FG	10	20
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		NYJ	NWE
6:00	(NWE) D. Amendola 4 Yd pass from T. Brady (S. Gostkowski kick)	10	27
5:53	(NWE) K. Arrington, returned interception 17 Yds (S. Gostkowski kick)	10	34
3:50	(NWE) S. Gostkowski, 48 Yd FG	10	37
1:38	(NWE) S. Gregory, returned fumble 52 Yds (S. Gostkowski kick)	10	44
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		NYJ	NWE
7:57	(NYJ) L. Tynes, 19 Yd FG	13	44
3:13	(NWE) D. Amendola 9 Yd pass from T. Brady (S. Gostkowski kick)	13	51

New York Jets PASSING C/A YDS TD INT G. Smith (Rat: 36.6) 20/41(48%) 240 0 3 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD B. Powell 15 39 2.6 1 M. Goodson 1 -1 -1.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD B. Myers 9 98 10.8 0 C. Gates 4 51 12.7 0 S. Holmes 3 42 14.0 0 S. Hill 2 24 12.0 0 J. Kerley 1 24 24.0 0 B.Powell 1 1 1.0 0 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK N. Mangold 2 0 B. Ijalana 0 4 D. Ferguson 0 1 DEFENSE T-A SACK INT TD Q. Coples 7-0 1 0 0 C. Sentef 7-0 0 0 0 D. Harris 6-0 0 0 0 S. Hill 6-0 0 0 0 M. Wilkerson 6-0 1 0 0 D. Landry 4-0 0 0 0 R. Johnson 3-0 0 0 0 M. Wilson 3-0 0 0 0 A. Cromartie 3-0 0 0 0 R. Dowling 3-0 0 0 0 D. Milliner 2-0 0 0 0 K. Ellis 2-0 2 0 0 A. Allen 2-0 0 0 0 B. Meriweather 1-0 0 0 0 R. Stream 1-0 1 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG L. Tynes 2/2 1/1 7 23 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 C. Jones 8 340 42.5 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD C. Gates 3 73 24.3 0 J. Kerley 3 56 18.6 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD J. Kerley 1 13 13.0 0

New England Patriots PASSING C/A YDS TD INT T. Brady (Rat: 129.3) 20/33(60%) 294 4 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD S. Ridley 21 68 3.2 0 J. Battle 6 30 5.0 0 S. Vereen 3 17 5.6 0 J. Boyce 1 0 0.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD J. Boyce 6 96 16.0 1 D. Amendola 5 63 12.6 2 D. Dickerson 4 51 12.7 0 S. Vereen 3 53 17.6 0 K. Thompkins 2 31 15.5 1 BLOCKING PANCAKE SACK L. Mankins 2 1 D. Connolly 1 1 S. Vollmer 1 0 T. Larsen 1 1 N. Solder 0 1 DEFENSE T-A SACK INT TD S. Gregory 5-1(FR) 0 0 1 K. Arrington 5-0 0 1 1 D. McCourty 5-0 0 1 0 A. Moats 5-0 0 0 0 C. Jones 4-1 1 0 0 R. Ninkovich 4-0 3 0 0 J. Collins 4-0(FF) 0 0 0 A. Talib 3-0 0 0 0 J. Abreu 1-0 1 0 0 M. Slater 1-0 0 0 0 A. Dennard 1-0 0 1 0 J. Miles 1-1 0 0 0 D. Hightower 1-0 0 0 0 V. Wilfork 1-0 0 0 0 B. Bolden 1-1 0 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG S. Gostkowski 3/3 6/6 15 49 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 R. Allen 6 273 45.5 2 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD D. McCourty 2 67 33.5 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD S. Vereen 8 66 8.2 0

There's always some uncertainty when playing a division rival. Since they're in the same division, those teams play against you more often, and that means they start to recognize some of the tendencies you have. For the New England Patriots and New York Jets, these teams have become quite familiar with each other. Over the last decade, that familiarity hasn't translated into success for the Jets. The only familiar feeling that the Jets and Patriots had was of the former getting blown out. In fact, just last season in their week 7 game, the Patriots beat the Jets 52-10 in New York.

The Patriots made few mistakes in the game against the Jets and capitalized on the mistakes that the Jets made. The Jets not being able to convert their third downs was one of those mistakes. With only a quarter of their third downs converted, many of the Jets' drives stalled prematurely and their defense had to come back onto the field. However, the Jets did a good job of stopping the Patriots offense, holding them to just 31% on their attempts. Besides holding what was once a potent running game in check, the Jets had found little success in other parts of the game.

New York Jets rookie defensive tackle Roman Stream sacks quarterback Tom Brady early in the game.

The game was basically dominated by the Patriots. On defense, the Patriots consistently got off the field and forced turnovers. Along with Geno Smith's three interceptions, the Patriots also forced a turnover. The Jets' receivers did their part in helping the defense by dropping passes during the game. While Patriots receiver Danny Amendola had some drops during the game, the fact that the Jets receivers dropped passes on third down didn't help.

A jarring hit by second year linebacker Jamie Collins forces running back Bilal Powell to fumble the ball. Safety Stephen Gregory quickly picks up the ball and returns it for a touchdown.

To make matters worse, the Jets played the game without right tackle J'Marcus Webb. This left backup Ben Ijalana as the starter in the game against Rob Ninkovich, and the matchup didn't end with Ijalana the victor. Ninkovich recorded three sacks in the game and gave up another to rookie defensive end Jamie Abreu. In all, the Jets allowed five sacks in the game.

Both Rob Ninkovich and Chandler Jones contributed the the New England Patriots five sacks in the game against the New York Jets.

There's no doubt that having a game like this against a division rival will be a boost for the Patriots, even though the Jets aren't considered a contending team. The Patriots can only beat the teams on their schedule and they'll have to take the same approach heading into next weeks game against the Oakland Raiders.

Game Ball/Extra Reps

Game Ball:
Tom Brady: The veteran quarterback has a spectacular game throwing for 294 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Kyle Arrington: In his first game back since being injured, Arrington takes an interception back 17 yards for a touchdown.

Rob Ninkovich: Ninkovich makes pass rushing look easy, recording three sacks in the game.

Extra Reps
Danny Amendola: Despite having two touchdown receptions, Amendola continues to have issues with dropped passes, as he has three in the game.

Offensive Line: Not only do they not open many running lanes for Stevan Ridley, but the offensive line allows Brady to be sacked five times.



Media Reaction
Adam Schefter - @AdamSchefterEA: What a whipping. This is the kind of home win against a rival that makes the Patriots feel like they can win out.
Skip Bayless - @SkipBaylessEA: It's not G. Smith's 3 INTs that cost the Jets the game, it's the poor decisions.

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Week 7 Scoreboard
Thursday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
Pittsburgh 34, Tennessee 27	(TEN) R. Fitzpatrick 286	(PIT) L. Bell 124	(TEN) K. Wright 155
Sunday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
New England 51, NY Jets 13	(NE) T. Brady 294	(NE) S. Ridley 68	(NYJ) B. Myers 98
Indianapolis 20, Cleveland 10	(CLE) B. Weeden 269	(IND) T. Richardson 91	(CLE) J. Gordon 144
Philadelphia 27, Miami 17	(PHI) B. Perez 185	(PHI) L. McCoy 84	(PHI) D. Jackson 98
Minnesota 17, Chicago 14	(CHI) C. Barut 179	(MIN) R. Mendenhall 109	(CHI) A. Jeffery 61
Houston 31, Jacksonville 10	(HOU) M. Schaub 217	(HOU) A. Foster 192	(HOU) A. Johnson 135
Buffalo 46, NY Giants 29	(NYG) E. Manning 329	(NYG) D. Harris 134	(NYG) V. Cruz 169
Tampa Bay 20, St. Louis 13	(TB) M. Glennon 216	(TB) D. Martin 113	(TB) V. Jackson 74
Baltimore 24, Cincinnati 21	(CIN) A. Dalton 157	(BAL) R. Rice 100	(BAL) T. Smith 66
San Francisco 19, Dallas 10	(DAL) K. Orton 223	(SF) P. Hillis 83	(DAL) M. Austin 102
San Diego 20, Oakland 9	(SD) P. Rivers 233	(SD) D. Woodhead 73	(SD) G. Tate 112
Seattle 36, Arizona 17	(ARI) R. Lindley 158	(SEA) M. Lynch 102	(ARI) M. Floyd 83
New Orleans 31, Atlanta 23	(NO) D. Brees 243	(NO) M. Ingram 94	(NO) L. Moore 154
Monday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
Denver 27, Detroit 19	(DEN) T. Romo 240	(DET) D. Bush 95	(DEN) W. Welker 82
BYE WEEKS: Chiefs, Packers, Panthers, Redskins

Media Reaction
Trey Wingo - @WongozEA: Everyone knows how crucial it is to pick up any road wins you can. #Texans #Jaguars
Mike Hill - @MikeHillEA: Big win at home for San Francisco. Like how the team came out after to applaud the home fans.
Matt Miller - @MattMillerEA: Long flight home feels way shorter after a win. Well played by the Bills.
Robert Flores - @RoFloEA: Chargers had some good home cooking this week it seems, had some pep in their step.
Susannah Collins - @SCollinsEA: Hope Mike Hill was watching that -- big win for the Saints.
Matt Miller - @MattMillerEA: Browns will be dissatisfied to say the least after coming up short at home.
Ross Tucker - @RossTuckerEA: Really was a hot crowd in Chicago this week but no storybook ending for them.
Susannah Collins - @SCollinsEA: Ravens never flinched!! That was a hard-fought victory against a bitter rival.
Mark Schlereth - @MarkSchlerethEA: Another day at the office for E.J. Manuel, took 3 TDs to win the game for the Bills.
Skip Bayless - @SkipBaylessEA: If the Colts defense wants to be elite, there's work to do. They had 5 sacks, but could have been more.
Adam Schefter - @AdamSchefterEA: 2 TDs for S. Johnson was obviously enough to help push his Bills past the Giants.
Susannah Collins - @SCollinsEA: Does A. Foster have cooties? The D let him waltz into the endzone for 2 TDs.
Chris Mortensen - @mortreportEA: If the #Seahawks defense can keep this up, their D will be hard to deal with.
Lavar Arrington - @LArringtonEA: 3 TD tosses for Drew Bees as he leads Saints to W.
Chris Mortensen - @mortreportEA: Many felt Joe Philbin would have a better game plan coming into that game against the Eagles.
Mark Schlereth - @MarkSchlerethEA: You earn road wins, but you have to just go out and take home wins. #Broncos win.

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Chicago Bears
D. Rechsteiner (DT) - Upper Arm Fracture - 7 Weeks
E. Bennett (WR) - Pulled Groin - 2 Weeks


Denver Broncos
R. Incognito - Upper Arm Fracture - 7 Weeks


Tampa Bay Buccaneers
A. Clayborn (DE) - Upper Arm Fracture - 8 Weeks


Arizona Cardinals
J. Asamoah (G) - Broken Thumb - 4 Weeks
D. Williams (DT) - Pulled Groin - 4 Weeks


Dallas Cowboys
S. Lee (LB) - Pulled Groin - 4 Weeks
B. Carter (LB) - Broken Ribs - 2 Weeks


Philadelphia Eagles
R. Lopez (G) - Knee Cartilage Tear - 6 Weeks


St. Louis Rams
J. Reitz (G) - Broken Thumb - 5 Weeks


Baltimore Ravens
J. Flacco (QB) - Ruptured Disk - 3 Weeks


Seattle Seahawks
R. Okung (T) - Partial MCL Tear - 8 Weeks
T. Graham (T) - Tron Bicep - 8 Weeks
G. Forrest (DT) - Broke Hand - 7 Weeks


Pittsburgh Steelers
C. Heyward (DE) - Knee Cartilage Tear - 3 Weeks


Minnesota Vikings
B. Fusco (G) - Broken Jaw - 2 Weeks

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Media Reaction
Ross Tucker - @RossTuckerEA: Every week somebody has to step up, D.J. Williams did that this week. #AFCPoW
Adam Schefter - @AdamSchefterEA: Announcement was just made, Louis Delmas the #NFCPoW.
Lavar Arrngton - @LArringtonEA: Nothing new for Tom Brady to get some publicity. #AFCPoW
Ross Tucker - @RossTuckerEA: Lance Moore is a premium player, and he's been paid to win awards like this. #NFCPoW

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NFL Standings - Week 7, 2014
NFC EAST	W	L	T	PF	PA
Philadelphia Eagles	6	1	0	204	102
Washington Redskins	2	4	0	68	117
New York Giants	2	5	0	134	178
Dallas Cowboys	1	5	0	105	158
NFC NORTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Green Bay Packers	6	0	0	181	79
Detroit Lions	5	2	0	160	107
Minnesota Vikings	2	5	0	112	147
Chicago Bears	0	6	0	76	144
NFC SOUTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Atlanta Falcons	5	2	0	154	138
New Orleans Saints	4	3	0	172	158
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	4	0	117	144
Carolina Panthers	0	6	0	115	202
NFC WEST	W	L	T	PF	PA
Seattle Seahawks	5	1	0	170	73
San Francisco 49ers	4	3	0	143	149
St. Louis Rams	2	5	0	74	153
Arizona Cardinals	1	5	0	67	142
AFC EAST	W	L	T	PF	PA
New England Patriots	5	1	0	232	122
Buffalo Bills	5	2	0	210	152
New York Jets	2	4	0	65	141
Miami Dolphins	1	5	0	94	148
AFC NORTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Cleveland Browns	5	1	0	106	77
Pittsburgh Steelers	5	2	0	182	144
Baltimore Ravens	4	3	0	159	135
Cincinnati Bengals	4	3	0	156	115
AFC SOUTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Houston Texans	4	2	0	141	108
Indianapolis Colts	3	3	0	163	160
Jacksonville Jaguars	2	4	0	126	125
Tennessee Titans	2	5	0	97	163
AFC WEST	W	L	T	PF	PA
Kansas City Chiefs	5	1	0	147	102
Denver Broncos	4	3	0	136	124
San Diego Chargers	4	3	0	122	142
Oakland Raiders	1	5	0	70	119

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The halfway point of the 2014 season has arrived and it doesn't look like it's taken a toll on teams in the NFL, yet. Most teams around the league hve most of their squad healthy and ready to go. Other teams are limping along with either most of their offensive line or defensive line out with injuries. Injuries haven't stopped the Philadelphia Eagles from winning, even though they are starting a rookie quarterback. Whether or not you are a healthy team or an injury-laden the opponent won't have any sympathy. Teams around the NFL will have to make the best out of what they have.

The last time the Cleveland Browns were above .500 at week 8 was back in 2007, so it's safe to say the team hasn't seen much success recently. With the success of rookie Chadd Waisome, there appears to be a quarterback controversy brewing in Cleveland. As of right now, Brandon Weeden will be back in his starting role. Weeden hasn't played since he injured his ankle in week one. However, none of this matters to the Pittsburgh Steelers as their primary objective for this game is to beat the Browns and retake the AFC North.


Two of the top teams in the NFL meet in Lambeau Field on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Green Bay Packers. From the looks of things, the Packers are a team that can't be slowed down. One of the previously alluded to teams that has had injuries along the offensive line are the Packers. Even so, they have won the first six games of the year. Kansas City would like to be the team that ends the Packers' winning streak, just like they did back in 2011.

Week 8 Schedule

Thursday's Games

Atlanta Flacons (5-2) @ Philadelphia Eagles (6-1) l 8:20 PM

Sunday's Games

Seattle Seahawks (5-1) @ New Orleans Saints (4-3) l 1:00 PM

Houston Texans (4-2) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-4) l 1:00 PM

Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) @ Green Bay Packers (6-0) l 1:00 PM

Oakland Raiders (1-5) @ New England Patriots (5-1) l 1:00 PM

New York Jets (2-4) @ Miami Dolphins (1-5) l 1:00 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars (2-4) @ Indianapolis Colts (3-3) l 1:00 PM

San Francisco 49ers (4-3) @ New York Giants (2-5) l 1:00 PM

Cleveland Browns (5-1) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) l 4:05 PM

Chicago Bears (0-6) @ St. Louis Rams (2-5) l 4:05 PM

Minnesota Vikings (2-5) @ Carolina Panthers (0-6) l 4:15 PM

Washington Redskins (2-4) @ Dallas Cowboys (1-5) l 8:20 PM

Monday's Games

Arizona Cardinals (1-5) @ Baltimore Ravens (4-3) l 8:30 PM

BYE WEEKS: Benglas, Bills, Broncos, Chargers, Lions, Titans

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New England Patriots Scouting Report

An often overlooked part of the game of football are the players on special teams. If scouts and player personnel overlook these positions, it could have a negative effect on the football team. This week, the scouts have focused on a group of pretty good punter and kicker prospects. The most notable among them is Boston College kicker V.J. Stumph. With Stephen Gostkowski in the final year of his deal, this may be a position that sees some change. In case that happens, the Patriots should be prepared to possibly have a rookie kicker playing for them in 2015.

Media Reaction
Todd McShay - @ToddMcShayEA: FS TJ Stroman's ankle injury isn't serious, but the team doctor told me it could linger all season long.

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Knowing that a player is returning from injury is always good news in the NFL. While Rob Gronkowski, Mario Williams, and Jamaal Charles will be returning to teams that are in contention for a playoff spot, Jay Cutler, Jake Long, and Julius Peppers won't be so lucky.

Media Reaction
Adam Schefter - @AdamSchefterEA: Jake Long has been at practice this week, and he's cleared to play in this week's game.
Skip Bayless - @SkipBaylessEA: Can't say enough how HUGE it is to get Rob Gronowski back on the field.
Adam Schefter - @AdamSchefterEA: Cowboys updated their injury report. Folks should expect to see J. Cutler this week.
Ross Tucker - @RossTuckerEA: The Chiefs know it will be a big lift getting Charles back this week.
Skip Bayless - @SkipBaylessEA: M. Williams has been practicing all week so no reason to believe he won;t plat this week.
Mark Schlereth - @MarkSchlerethEA: Bears will have one less active roster spot to fill with Julius Peppers returning this week.

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