Michael Vick is the talk of the NFL and has the Eagles thinking big.Chris McGrath/Getty ImagesIt was an exciting Week 11, filled with last minute finishes. The Falcons won on a late touchdown to Roddy White, the Jets took down the Browns in overtime on a Santonio Holmes touchdown and Reebok Minnesota Vikings #69 Jared Allen Realtree camo Jersey
the Jaguars won thanks to a Hail Mary caught by Mike Thomas. Yeah, I'd say that's a pretty exciting week, wouldn't you?All four AFC North teams lost in Week 11. The Cowboys showed some signs of life, and Bills fans can rejoice because their team won't go win less this season. As for Lions fans, they have lost 25 straight games on the road and counting.And if that isn't enough, Michael Vick and the Eagles sent a message to the rest of the NFL, embarrassing the Redskins 59-21 on Monday Night Football. The Eagles massacre of the Redskins earns them the top spot in this week's power rankings.1. Philadelphia Eagles (9): 6-3. Michael Vick is playing like a man possessed, and this Eagles team may be the best in the whole NFL. Sunday Night's game against the Giants has gotten even bigger.2. Atlanta Falcons (10): 7-2. I'll admit I had the Falcons too low last week, and their win against the Ravens bumps them up to number two. Matt Ryan and Roddy White have developed something special.3. New England Patriots (6): 7-2. Why did I ever doubt a Bill Belichick coached team? The Patriots were all business Sunday night. Next up is a showdown with Peyton Manning and the Colts.Tom Brady was flawless on Sunday, scoring four total touchdowns.Chris McGrath/Getty Images4. New York Jets (5): 7-2. Good teams win close games like that, and Jets have done it two weeks in a row. Mark Sanchez played great.5. Baltimore Ravens (2): 6-3. The Ravens defense let them down late, and it cost them the game. They'll rebound in Carolina.6. Green Bay Packers (4): 6-3. Coming out of their bye week, the Packers will face Brett Favre for the last time in his career.7. Indianapolis Colts (7): 6-3. The Colts are 6-3 despite getting hit bad by the injury bug. Next they travel to Foxborough.8. Pittsburgh Steelers (1): 6-3. What happened to the Steelers defense against the Patriots? They got lit up by Tom Brady.9. New Orleans Saints (8): 6-3. With Reggie Bush returning this week, and a wide open NFC, watch out for the Saints.10. New York Giants (3): 6-3. So much for that dominant Giants defense, they got lit up by the Cowboys Sunday. It gets tougher in Philly on Sunday Night Football.11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (14): 6-3. Is it time to start believing in theBucs? Raheem Morris has done an amazing job this season. 12. Oakland Raiders (12): 5-4. The first place Raiders come out of their bye week with two big road tests: At Pittsburgh, and at San Diego.Will the Bears win the NFC North?Will the Bears win the NFC North?Yes32.1%No67.9%Total votes: 10913. Chicago Bears (18): 6-3. Jay Cutler made some bad throws, but the Bears defense did enough for them to beat the Vikings. They have a short week, traveling to Miami on Thursday night.14. San Diego Chargers (15): 4-5. At 4-5, the Chargers are a game out of the AFC West lead and should get to 5-5 with the Broncos coming to town on Monday Night Football.15. Tennessee Titans (11): 5-4. Reebok New England Patriots #12 Tom Brady Realtree camo Jersey
Randy Moss was a non-factor in his first game as a Titan, catching just one pass for 26 yards. It doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.16. Miami Dolphins (16): 5-4. The Dolphins won their first home game of the season, losing both Chad Henne and Chad Pennington for the season. Let the Tyler Thigpen era begin.17. Kansas City Chiefs (13): 5-4. Are the Chief's this year's version of the 2009 Broncos? Their grip on the AFC West has loosened.18. Jacksonville Jaguars (21): 5-4. The Gus Johnson theory was in full throttle on Sunday when Mike Thomas caught David Garrard's Hail Mary throw as time expired.19. Seattle Seahawks (26): 5-4. That was a nice road win by the Seahawks, and they are sitting at first place in the NFC West right now. Not that that's an accomplishment.20. St. Louis Rams (17): 4-5. Sam Bradford put together a great drive to send it into overtime, but I wish they took a shot in the end zone during that drive. Will their home record remain perfect against the Falcons?The Texans woes continued on Sunday in JacksonvilleMike Ehrmann/Getty Images21. Cleveland Browns (19): 3-6. One thing is for certain: The Browns have found their quarterback of the future in Colt McCoy. Did anyone expect him to be this good?22. Houston Texans (20): 4-5. After coming back from a 17-3 deficit, that game couldn't have ended worse for the Texans. How do they recover from that loss?23. Washington Redskins (22): 4-5. The Redskins should have stayed home to save themselves the embarrassment of that game. I'm still confused as to why Donovan McNabb got that five year, $78 million extension after all that happened.24. Minnesota Vikings (23): 3-6. The Brad Childress watch continues in Minnesota. It's only a matter of time before he gets fired.25. San Francisco 49ers (28): 3-6. You've gotta give Troy Smith credit for converting from 3rd and 32 to take the lead late in the game. The Niners are alive in the NFC west.26. Denver Broncos (29): 3-6. The Broncos unloaded on the Chiefs, and Tim Tebow continues to be more and more involved in the offense.27.Dallas Cowboys (32): 2-7. Jason Garret looks like a genius after the Cowboys' win in New York. He had them playing inspired football. Their season is over, but can they play spoiler for the rest of the season?Kyle Williams and the Bills can celebrate. They aren't going defeated.Rick Stewart/Getty Images28. Arizona Cardinals (24): 3-6. Any aspirations the Cardinals had of Reebok New Orleans Saints #9 Drew Brees Realtree camo Jersey
winning the NFC West can be put to an end. They are three games behind the Seahawks and lost both games to them. Is it too late to call up Kurt Warner and beg him to come back?29. Cincinnati Bengals (27): 2-7. That's six straight losses for the Bengals and counting. Yes, I did have them reaching the AFC Championship game before the season started. Oops.30. Detroit Lions (25): 2-7. I need some explanation from Shaun Hill as to what he was thinking on that two point conversion. Did he realize they needed it to tie the game?31. Buffalo Bills (30): 1-8. Can you imagine if the Bills had blown that game on Sunday? Thankfully they didn't and got their first win of the season.32. Carolina Panthers (31): 1-8. I get the feeling we will be seeing Tony Pike sometime this season if Jimmy Clausen continues to be ineffective.
2010年12月18日星期六
18 Dec 10 Kansas City Chiefs: Head Coach Todd Haley Not Gracious in Blowout Loss
Justin Edmonds/Getty ImagesAt the conclusion of yesterday's embarrassing loss at the hands of division rival Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs head Todd Haley was none too pleased with his counterpart Josh McDaniels.At mid-field, instead of the traditional shaking of hands and a few words, Haley Reebok Green Bay Packers 21 Charles Woodson Realtree camo Jersey
pointed at McDaniels and said a few choice words that I'm sure weren't encouraging.When asked by reporters what he said, Haley called it a private moment between the two coaches.I understand that Haley was mad because the Broncos, after jumping out to their big lead, kept on passing the ball on offense and continued blitzing on defense, but in the NFL (especially this season), no lead is safe.Also, what is with the stigma of running up the score? Why should one team dial back their game plan because the other can't stop it?After all, what if the Broncos had started playing soft and the Chiefs began a come back and the Broncos couldn't get their offense going again?If that would have happened, this article could very well be about the Broncos not finishing off their opponent when they Reebok Minnesota Vikings #84 Randy Moss Realtree camo Jersey
had the chance.Haley shouldn't be mad at Josh McDaniels for spanking him, but rather at his team for not showing up to a big division game after dropping a close one to another division rival the week before.Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesIf he was so upset with McDaniels continuing the passing attack, then maybe he should have asked his defense to do something about it.Listen, I'm all for good sportsmanship in football, but it boggles my mind that the same people who get miffed about teams resting starters when their playoff scenario is all sewn-up Reebok Pittsburg Steelers #83 Heath Miller Realtree camo Jersey
are the same people who want teams to just run out the clock with a big lead.No one likes to get beat down, but sometimes it happens, and the only way to prevent it is to do something about it. Maybe next time Haley will address his anger to the right people (his team) and not the opposing sideline.Until he does that, the Chiefs won't be the team we thought they were three weeks ago.
pointed at McDaniels and said a few choice words that I'm sure weren't encouraging.When asked by reporters what he said, Haley called it a private moment between the two coaches.I understand that Haley was mad because the Broncos, after jumping out to their big lead, kept on passing the ball on offense and continued blitzing on defense, but in the NFL (especially this season), no lead is safe.Also, what is with the stigma of running up the score? Why should one team dial back their game plan because the other can't stop it?After all, what if the Broncos had started playing soft and the Chiefs began a come back and the Broncos couldn't get their offense going again?If that would have happened, this article could very well be about the Broncos not finishing off their opponent when they Reebok Minnesota Vikings #84 Randy Moss Realtree camo Jersey
had the chance.Haley shouldn't be mad at Josh McDaniels for spanking him, but rather at his team for not showing up to a big division game after dropping a close one to another division rival the week before.Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesIf he was so upset with McDaniels continuing the passing attack, then maybe he should have asked his defense to do something about it.Listen, I'm all for good sportsmanship in football, but it boggles my mind that the same people who get miffed about teams resting starters when their playoff scenario is all sewn-up Reebok Pittsburg Steelers #83 Heath Miller Realtree camo Jersey
are the same people who want teams to just run out the clock with a big lead.No one likes to get beat down, but sometimes it happens, and the only way to prevent it is to do something about it. Maybe next time Haley will address his anger to the right people (his team) and not the opposing sideline.Until he does that, the Chiefs won't be the team we thought they were three weeks ago.
2010年12月17日星期五
17 Dec 10 Vince Young and Jeff Fisher: One of the Two Has To Go
Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesEarlier today, during the Titans 19-16 home loss to the Washington Redskins, their quarterback Vince Young injured his throwing hand during the second half on a completion to Nate Washington. Head coach Jeff Fisher said Young's injury was a torn flexor tendon and it may need season ending surgery. Young went to the locker room and had his thumb taped up then came out and used a glove to warm back up, but Fisher quickly kept Young out of the game as he put the team on the shoulders of Reebok Green Bay Packers #52 Clay Matthews Realtree camo Jersey
unproven rookie quarterback Rusty Smith. Young was upset about being benched and after the game threw a temper tantrum as he threw half his uniform, including his shoulder pads, into the stands. To me this is unacceptable and deserves punishment of some sort, but coach Fisher said in a post game press-conference that Rusty Smith would be the teams starting quarterback. Fisher is the longest tenured coach in the NFL right now and has taken the Oilers/Titans through a rollercoaster ride while he has been the coach. They made the Super Bowl in 1999, but since then it hasn't been the best in Tennessee. They have had a couple of four and five win seasons, mixed with some nine and 10 win seasons. Fisher has led the team all the way, while gaining and losing support of fans as he has went. Fans and the media alike have questioned Young since he was drafted in 2006. He has a winning record as a starter including turning an 0-6 team last year into an 8-8 team when he was given the starting job. Who do the Titans need to get rid of to improve their chances of winning it all?Who do the Titans need to get rid of to improve their chances of winning it all?Vince Young.47.1%Jeff Fisher.28.9%Both.13.2%Neither.10.7%Total votes: 242I myself have been a huge fan of Vince Young and was crushed when he lost his starting job with his knee injury in 2008, and I was ecstatic when he got it back last season. Yet again I have that feeling of disbelief as he has lost it again, because of Reebok Indianapolis Colts 18 Peyton Manning Realtree camo Jersey
a coach who is so quick to throw him under the bus. As quick as Fisher is to throw Young under the bus, he is right over Kerry Collins shoulder, which is bad as Collins has lost a lot over the past couple of seasons. With Fisher I am quick to back him up in any argument just as I am with Young. He has been the coach of my favorite team before I was even old enough to even choose my own favorite team. But now, I am done backing up coach Fisher. Fisher has been a great coach over the years and has done a lot for the Titans franchise, but if it is between him or Vince Young I believe Mr. Adams will take the quarterback he wanted to be the future of his team. The team he has built into a billion dollar franchise. Bud Adams was also the one to point the finger at the quarterback position last season and made Fisher start Young. I understand benching a guy over an injury or giving him extra work in practice for screwing up, but last week when Young came in and ran around fine I was skeptical of his ankle injury, and to why Collins had started. Now everything makes sense as everyone has repeated Fisher wants Young to fail. I used to deny it over and over, but now I know it is true. Grant Halverson/Getty ImagesSince Fisher doesn't want to give Young a chance maybe it is time to cut ties and stop giving him the chance since he still doesn't have a Super Bowl ring in over 15 years. Bring in a proven coach like Bill Cowher and let him take them team over and lead it in the right direction. That is what I Reebok Minnesota Vikings 28 Adrian Peterson Realtree camo Jersey
feel needs to happen, and I believe it needs to happen this offseason, I am tired of waiting on my team to win the Lombardi Trophy when they have a coach that isn't giving them a chance. Anyways, I know this has been a bit of an endless rant, and I am sorry if I wasted your time. Maybe you enjoyed it and feel the same way? If not be sure to let me know how you feel about the hole situation, I am always open to a new opinion on a situation.
unproven rookie quarterback Rusty Smith. Young was upset about being benched and after the game threw a temper tantrum as he threw half his uniform, including his shoulder pads, into the stands. To me this is unacceptable and deserves punishment of some sort, but coach Fisher said in a post game press-conference that Rusty Smith would be the teams starting quarterback. Fisher is the longest tenured coach in the NFL right now and has taken the Oilers/Titans through a rollercoaster ride while he has been the coach. They made the Super Bowl in 1999, but since then it hasn't been the best in Tennessee. They have had a couple of four and five win seasons, mixed with some nine and 10 win seasons. Fisher has led the team all the way, while gaining and losing support of fans as he has went. Fans and the media alike have questioned Young since he was drafted in 2006. He has a winning record as a starter including turning an 0-6 team last year into an 8-8 team when he was given the starting job. Who do the Titans need to get rid of to improve their chances of winning it all?Who do the Titans need to get rid of to improve their chances of winning it all?Vince Young.47.1%Jeff Fisher.28.9%Both.13.2%Neither.10.7%Total votes: 242I myself have been a huge fan of Vince Young and was crushed when he lost his starting job with his knee injury in 2008, and I was ecstatic when he got it back last season. Yet again I have that feeling of disbelief as he has lost it again, because of Reebok Indianapolis Colts 18 Peyton Manning Realtree camo Jersey
a coach who is so quick to throw him under the bus. As quick as Fisher is to throw Young under the bus, he is right over Kerry Collins shoulder, which is bad as Collins has lost a lot over the past couple of seasons. With Fisher I am quick to back him up in any argument just as I am with Young. He has been the coach of my favorite team before I was even old enough to even choose my own favorite team. But now, I am done backing up coach Fisher. Fisher has been a great coach over the years and has done a lot for the Titans franchise, but if it is between him or Vince Young I believe Mr. Adams will take the quarterback he wanted to be the future of his team. The team he has built into a billion dollar franchise. Bud Adams was also the one to point the finger at the quarterback position last season and made Fisher start Young. I understand benching a guy over an injury or giving him extra work in practice for screwing up, but last week when Young came in and ran around fine I was skeptical of his ankle injury, and to why Collins had started. Now everything makes sense as everyone has repeated Fisher wants Young to fail. I used to deny it over and over, but now I know it is true. Grant Halverson/Getty ImagesSince Fisher doesn't want to give Young a chance maybe it is time to cut ties and stop giving him the chance since he still doesn't have a Super Bowl ring in over 15 years. Bring in a proven coach like Bill Cowher and let him take them team over and lead it in the right direction. That is what I Reebok Minnesota Vikings 28 Adrian Peterson Realtree camo Jersey
feel needs to happen, and I believe it needs to happen this offseason, I am tired of waiting on my team to win the Lombardi Trophy when they have a coach that isn't giving them a chance. Anyways, I know this has been a bit of an endless rant, and I am sorry if I wasted your time. Maybe you enjoyed it and feel the same way? If not be sure to let me know how you feel about the hole situation, I am always open to a new opinion on a situation.
2010年12月16日星期四
16 Dec 10 Brett Favre, Amazingly, Continues To Haunt Green Bay
Matthew Stockman/Getty Images"Green Bay Packers make stunning season turn-around." Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers looked like they were headed for another long season back in October when they went 3-3, losing to the Washington Redskins and the Miami Dolphins. Aaron Rodgers and the Reebok Dallas Cowboys #82 Jason Witten Realtree camo Jersey
Pack however, have won four straight, including two beat downs against the Minnesota Vikings and the Dallas Cowboys. The two victorys were so bad for the opposing teams that both Brad Childress and Wade Philips lost their head coaching jobs. Improving on penalties since their breakdown against Chicago, turnover ratio where they now rank at +8 and 3rd down conversions, have lead the Green Bay Packers into one of the best NFC teams. Aaron Rodgers is starting to put up some monster numbers, with nearly 600 yards, seven touchdowns, no interceptions and 60 yards running, in his last two games. With numbers like these, Aaron Rodgers may keep his interception total below 13, the same number he had back in 2008, and may even be brought back into the MVP discussion. Green Bay now looks to take the NFC North Crown which they haven't won since 2007 and may even be on their way to take the top seed in the NFC. Wouldn't it be nice to just end it there? To just let it be about how good the Packers have been Reebok Dallas Cowboys #9 Tony Romo Realtree camo Jersey
oing and how they suddenly belong back in the Super Bowl contenders? Do you think it's unfair for the media to keep associating Favre with anything the Packers do?Do you think it's unfair for the media to keep associating Favre with anything the Packers do?Yes73.8%No24.4%I'm Not Sure1.9%Total votes: 160Every time I hear about the Green Bay Packers, whether they're fighting the Dolphins, the Cowboys or anybody, it just has to lead the commentators to talking about Brett Favre and the Vikings. Now, they can talk all they want about what's going on up in Minnesota, but it's been completely ridiculous that they can't stop a Green Bay discussion lead to a Minnesota discussion. As long Brett Favre is playing, or if television cameras are in front of him, Green Bay will never just be Green Bay or Aaron Rodgers' Green Bay. It will always be "Brett Favre's old place." Now I must admit that I'm not entirely innocent in this area as well. I've written multiple articles on Brett Favre and the Vikings. But I always Reebok Denver Broncos #15 Tim Tebow Realtree camo Jersey
thought that after Aaron Rodgers beat him, the commentators would talk about how Aaron Rodgers beat him. But no, it's all about how Brett Favre got beat and how he's screwing things up in Minnesota. It's time the Commentators start treating Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers as simply that: Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.
Pack however, have won four straight, including two beat downs against the Minnesota Vikings and the Dallas Cowboys. The two victorys were so bad for the opposing teams that both Brad Childress and Wade Philips lost their head coaching jobs. Improving on penalties since their breakdown against Chicago, turnover ratio where they now rank at +8 and 3rd down conversions, have lead the Green Bay Packers into one of the best NFC teams. Aaron Rodgers is starting to put up some monster numbers, with nearly 600 yards, seven touchdowns, no interceptions and 60 yards running, in his last two games. With numbers like these, Aaron Rodgers may keep his interception total below 13, the same number he had back in 2008, and may even be brought back into the MVP discussion. Green Bay now looks to take the NFC North Crown which they haven't won since 2007 and may even be on their way to take the top seed in the NFC. Wouldn't it be nice to just end it there? To just let it be about how good the Packers have been Reebok Dallas Cowboys #9 Tony Romo Realtree camo Jersey
oing and how they suddenly belong back in the Super Bowl contenders? Do you think it's unfair for the media to keep associating Favre with anything the Packers do?Do you think it's unfair for the media to keep associating Favre with anything the Packers do?Yes73.8%No24.4%I'm Not Sure1.9%Total votes: 160Every time I hear about the Green Bay Packers, whether they're fighting the Dolphins, the Cowboys or anybody, it just has to lead the commentators to talking about Brett Favre and the Vikings. Now, they can talk all they want about what's going on up in Minnesota, but it's been completely ridiculous that they can't stop a Green Bay discussion lead to a Minnesota discussion. As long Brett Favre is playing, or if television cameras are in front of him, Green Bay will never just be Green Bay or Aaron Rodgers' Green Bay. It will always be "Brett Favre's old place." Now I must admit that I'm not entirely innocent in this area as well. I've written multiple articles on Brett Favre and the Vikings. But I always Reebok Denver Broncos #15 Tim Tebow Realtree camo Jersey
thought that after Aaron Rodgers beat him, the commentators would talk about how Aaron Rodgers beat him. But no, it's all about how Brett Favre got beat and how he's screwing things up in Minnesota. It's time the Commentators start treating Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers as simply that: Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.
2010年12月15日星期三
New York Jets: Can Rex Ryan's Team Dethrone Bill Belichick's Pats in the AFC?
Bill Belichick and Rex Ryan will meet for a fourth time as the New York Jets look to sweep the season series and solidify their lead in the AFC East and a possible bye come the AFC playoffs hanging in the balance. In just his second season as a NFL head coach, Rex Ryan has football jerseys
built an impressive resume and body of work.
Eighteen regular-season wins. Two playoff victories. An AFC Championship Game appearance. A 9-2 start and a shot to dethrone the New England Patriots in their building come Monday night on national television.
This is what Ryan has envisioned, preached and strived for in just two seasons in New York—to become an immediate candidate as one of the NFL's elite franchises.
The obstacle in his path is the very person who held his job for about a day, only to take his expertise and experience to New England, where he's won four conference championships and three Super Bowls.
On the day Rex Ryan was hired byNew York Jetsowner Woody Johnson and general manager Mike Tannenbaum, he told the media he had no intentions of kissing Bill Belichick's ring.
He just wants a ring of his own.
And for the championship-starved New York Jets, they Chicago Bears jersey
are getting the game they wanted on a national stage in December for what will be not only for the AFC East crown, but in all probability, the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.
For the son of former Jet defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan,Rex Ryanis thelogical pedigree to get what Eric Mangini, Herm Edwards, Al Groh, Bill Parcells, Rich Kotite, Pete Carroll, Bruce Coslet, Joe Walton, Walt Michaels, Lou Holtz and Charley Winner could not do—win an NFL championship. That road to a championship runs through the New England Patriots.
Fora Jet victory will complete a sweep of the Patriots, move Gang Green to a 10-2 record and establish a two-game lead with just four to play. The Jets will be in the driver's seat not only for a divisional championship, but the No. 1 seed in the AFC tournament will be for New York to lose.
The large shadow of the New York Giants and their three Super Bowl rings will be somewhat removed if, in the inaugural season in their new facility, the Jets can claim a Lombardi Trophy out of the gate.
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this New York Jet fan base and the desire not only to win but to become a sustaining power in the AFC. What Belichick has done for the Patriots is what Ryan wants so badly to happen here in the Meadowlands.
The only question that remains is simply this: Can the Jets dethrone the New England Patriots?
built an impressive resume and body of work.
Eighteen regular-season wins. Two playoff victories. An AFC Championship Game appearance. A 9-2 start and a shot to dethrone the New England Patriots in their building come Monday night on national television.
This is what Ryan has envisioned, preached and strived for in just two seasons in New York—to become an immediate candidate as one of the NFL's elite franchises.
The obstacle in his path is the very person who held his job for about a day, only to take his expertise and experience to New England, where he's won four conference championships and three Super Bowls.
On the day Rex Ryan was hired byNew York Jetsowner Woody Johnson and general manager Mike Tannenbaum, he told the media he had no intentions of kissing Bill Belichick's ring.
He just wants a ring of his own.
And for the championship-starved New York Jets, they Chicago Bears jersey
are getting the game they wanted on a national stage in December for what will be not only for the AFC East crown, but in all probability, the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.
For the son of former Jet defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan,Rex Ryanis thelogical pedigree to get what Eric Mangini, Herm Edwards, Al Groh, Bill Parcells, Rich Kotite, Pete Carroll, Bruce Coslet, Joe Walton, Walt Michaels, Lou Holtz and Charley Winner could not do—win an NFL championship. That road to a championship runs through the New England Patriots.
Fora Jet victory will complete a sweep of the Patriots, move Gang Green to a 10-2 record and establish a two-game lead with just four to play. The Jets will be in the driver's seat not only for a divisional championship, but the No. 1 seed in the AFC tournament will be for New York to lose.
The large shadow of the New York Giants and their three Super Bowl rings will be somewhat removed if, in the inaugural season in their new facility, the Jets can claim a Lombardi Trophy out of the gate.
Rex Ryan came to New York understanding the frustration of nfl throwback jerseys
this New York Jet fan base and the desire not only to win but to become a sustaining power in the AFC. What Belichick has done for the Patriots is what Ryan wants so badly to happen here in the Meadowlands.
The only question that remains is simply this: Can the Jets dethrone the New England Patriots?
2010年12月13日星期一
NFL Week 13 Picks: Philadelphia Eagles Beat The Houston Texans Tonight
Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesThe Houston Texans head to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles on December 2, game time is at 8:20 PM ET.The teams have met two times this decade. First, back in 2002 when the Eagles took the game by a score off 35-17, and then again in 2006, as Philadelphia walked away victors once again, 24-10.The NFL odds have Philadelphia as -8 over Houston with a game total of 51 points.The Eagles took a tough loss against the Bears in Week 12, 31-26. Jay Cutler led the Chicago offense 4 Brett Favre White jersey
with four touchdowns to tie a career best, exposing the Eagles secondary as he completed 14-of-21 for 247 yards.It was the fourth straight victory for Chicago and the 31 points were a season high. Meanwhile, Eagles QB Michael Vick did his best for Philadelphia, completing 29 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns. He also chipped in with nine carries and another 44 yards rushing.The defense found its footing and the offense mounted a 13-point rally in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a host of injuries that plagued the Eagles with CBs Asante Samuel and Ellis Hobbs both sidelined for the game.With the loss, the Eagles are 5-1 in games which Vick has started and completed, and are sustaining their hold on first place in the NFC East with a 7-4 record.The offense has been strong, led by a rushing attack, which ranks third overall with close to 147 yards per game.LeSean McCoy heads that attack with 156 attempts and 779 yards for six touchdowns. Vick can move, contributing 419 yards on the ground for five touchdowns, and from the air Vick has completed 149 passes for 1,941 yards and 13 more scores.The defense always keeps the team in the game ranking 13th in opponents passing with 214 yards per game and 12th in opponent rushing with under 103 a game.The Texans smacked the Titans last week for a 20-0 win, and they still play them one more time this season in Week 15.Midway through the fourth quarter, tensions led to a brawl Jets 6 Sanchez AFL50th jersey
between Houston’s Andre Johnson and Tennessee’s Cortland Finnegan.Apparently, Finnegan was more concerned with egging the star receiver on than focusing on trying to win the game. Some sentiments carried over from last year when the two went at it, with the Texas coming away with the victory in that game as well.QB Matt Schaub completed 25-of-35 en route to 178 yards and two touchdown passes. Arian Foster ran past the Titan line to the tune of 143 yards on 30 carries.The Texans improved their record to 5-6 with the win, third in the AFC South. Schaub has completed 236 passes for 2,752 yards and 15 touchdowns. The team ranks 15th overall in passing with 235 a game.Rushing has been the team’s strength, ranking seventh with 132.5 a game. Foster is having a strong season, racking up 1,147 yards and 12 touchdowns. Andre Johnson has 65 receptions for 869 yards and five touchdowns.It’s been a shame that that entire offensive prowess has been wasted by a porous Texans secondary that has allowed opponents to pass for nearly 300 yards a contest (31st). A big part of the four-game losing streak that saw the team get outscored 120-91 in weeks 8-11.Matt’s Free Prediction: Philadelphia 31, Houston 24The Eagles definitely have the upper hand in this one, by both track record and current play. The Philadelphia defense will do a good job of neutralizing Houston’s running game and Vick 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
should have an easy time throwing over the heads of the Texans secondary, leading the Eagles to an eighth win.For more advice on how all the Week 13 games, check out our expert NFL picks from the top NFL handicappers in the business
with four touchdowns to tie a career best, exposing the Eagles secondary as he completed 14-of-21 for 247 yards.It was the fourth straight victory for Chicago and the 31 points were a season high. Meanwhile, Eagles QB Michael Vick did his best for Philadelphia, completing 29 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns. He also chipped in with nine carries and another 44 yards rushing.The defense found its footing and the offense mounted a 13-point rally in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a host of injuries that plagued the Eagles with CBs Asante Samuel and Ellis Hobbs both sidelined for the game.With the loss, the Eagles are 5-1 in games which Vick has started and completed, and are sustaining their hold on first place in the NFC East with a 7-4 record.The offense has been strong, led by a rushing attack, which ranks third overall with close to 147 yards per game.LeSean McCoy heads that attack with 156 attempts and 779 yards for six touchdowns. Vick can move, contributing 419 yards on the ground for five touchdowns, and from the air Vick has completed 149 passes for 1,941 yards and 13 more scores.The defense always keeps the team in the game ranking 13th in opponents passing with 214 yards per game and 12th in opponent rushing with under 103 a game.The Texans smacked the Titans last week for a 20-0 win, and they still play them one more time this season in Week 15.Midway through the fourth quarter, tensions led to a brawl Jets 6 Sanchez AFL50th jersey
between Houston’s Andre Johnson and Tennessee’s Cortland Finnegan.Apparently, Finnegan was more concerned with egging the star receiver on than focusing on trying to win the game. Some sentiments carried over from last year when the two went at it, with the Texas coming away with the victory in that game as well.QB Matt Schaub completed 25-of-35 en route to 178 yards and two touchdown passes. Arian Foster ran past the Titan line to the tune of 143 yards on 30 carries.The Texans improved their record to 5-6 with the win, third in the AFC South. Schaub has completed 236 passes for 2,752 yards and 15 touchdowns. The team ranks 15th overall in passing with 235 a game.Rushing has been the team’s strength, ranking seventh with 132.5 a game. Foster is having a strong season, racking up 1,147 yards and 12 touchdowns. Andre Johnson has 65 receptions for 869 yards and five touchdowns.It’s been a shame that that entire offensive prowess has been wasted by a porous Texans secondary that has allowed opponents to pass for nearly 300 yards a contest (31st). A big part of the four-game losing streak that saw the team get outscored 120-91 in weeks 8-11.Matt’s Free Prediction: Philadelphia 31, Houston 24The Eagles definitely have the upper hand in this one, by both track record and current play. The Philadelphia defense will do a good job of neutralizing Houston’s running game and Vick 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
should have an easy time throwing over the heads of the Texans secondary, leading the Eagles to an eighth win.For more advice on how all the Week 13 games, check out our expert NFL picks from the top NFL handicappers in the business
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Last-Minute Remarks on SNF Week 15 Picks
Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesWeek 15 (December 19):Tentative game: Green Bay @ New EnglandProspects: 9-2 v. 8-4. No longer looking like a potential Super Bowl preview, but the Packers prevented it from getting any more lopsided,so still a decent bet to keep its spot. No other game has 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
a shot if the tentative game bias is as I suspect.Protected games: Jets-Steelers (CBS) and Eagles-Giants (FOX).Other possible games mentioned on last week’s Watch and their records: Saints (9-3)-Ravens (8-4), Jags (7-5)-Colts (6-6), and Falcons (10-2)-Seahawks (6-6).Impact of Monday Night Football: Whether or not the Patriots win will actually have a big impact on how the tentative, in isolation, is seen. The Pats lose, it’s a good game at 9-3 v. 8-4 that isn’t lopsided, but not exactly the Super Bowl preview it seemed like earlier in the season, and in fact both teams will be looking like wild card contenders more than everything else. The Pats win, it’s a little lopsided at 10-2 v. 8-4, but it still has a little bit of the aura of a titanic clash.Analysis: The Ravens loss is the best thing that could have happened to the tentative. Had the Ravens won and the Pats lost, it would look like the Ravens were going to get a first-round bye and the Pats wouldn’t. Combine that with the Packers’ struggles and an open question whether the defending champs are better than the best record in the NFC, and few people would pick Packers-Pats ahead of Saints-Ravens, and the NFL’s tentative game bias would be tested like never before. Instead, the Packers did their part as well, and a Pats loss would give both games the same pair of records, which always goes to the tentative. Would a Pats win make the game lopsided enough for the NFL to consider a flex despite the good Jets 6 Sanchez Jersey
records? Don’t count on it.Final prediction: Green Bay Packers @ New England Patriots (no change).Actual selection: Green Bay Packers @ New England Patriots (matches prediction, no change).
a shot if the tentative game bias is as I suspect.Protected games: Jets-Steelers (CBS) and Eagles-Giants (FOX).Other possible games mentioned on last week’s Watch and their records: Saints (9-3)-Ravens (8-4), Jags (7-5)-Colts (6-6), and Falcons (10-2)-Seahawks (6-6).Impact of Monday Night Football: Whether or not the Patriots win will actually have a big impact on how the tentative, in isolation, is seen. The Pats lose, it’s a good game at 9-3 v. 8-4 that isn’t lopsided, but not exactly the Super Bowl preview it seemed like earlier in the season, and in fact both teams will be looking like wild card contenders more than everything else. The Pats win, it’s a little lopsided at 10-2 v. 8-4, but it still has a little bit of the aura of a titanic clash.Analysis: The Ravens loss is the best thing that could have happened to the tentative. Had the Ravens won and the Pats lost, it would look like the Ravens were going to get a first-round bye and the Pats wouldn’t. Combine that with the Packers’ struggles and an open question whether the defending champs are better than the best record in the NFC, and few people would pick Packers-Pats ahead of Saints-Ravens, and the NFL’s tentative game bias would be tested like never before. Instead, the Packers did their part as well, and a Pats loss would give both games the same pair of records, which always goes to the tentative. Would a Pats win make the game lopsided enough for the NFL to consider a flex despite the good Jets 6 Sanchez Jersey
records? Don’t count on it.Final prediction: Green Bay Packers @ New England Patriots (no change).Actual selection: Green Bay Packers @ New England Patriots (matches prediction, no change).
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