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Comments November 12, 2009
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1/1
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Saints
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8-0
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It’s not always easy to come back against strong rushing teams,
but the Saints worked their magic, coming back from
down 14 against upset minded, division rival Carolina.
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2/2
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Vikings
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7-1
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Minnesota had a bye and will get back to action in week 10 versus
Detroit. All signs point to (8-1).
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3/3
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Colts
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8-0
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The Colts remained perfect as Dallas Clark had 14 catches
versus Houston. Overtime was averted thanks to Kris Brown
missing a 42 yard field goal as the clock expired.
Up next New England on Sunday night.
A victory would go a long way toward
earning the top playoff seed in the AFC come January.
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4/5
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Bengals
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6-2
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Cincinnati added another quality victory, dominating the Ravens
on both sides of the ball to earn a sweep.
Can they keep it going next week– and sweep the Steelers?
If so, Cincinnati has a shot for a first round playoff bye.
Chris Henry out for the year.
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5/6
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Steelers
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6-2
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The Steelers were the Steelers Monday night in Denver– as it all
came together for a big road win. After a slow start, Pittsburgh
is back in the running for a first round playoff bye. This week’s
game versus Cincinnati is crucial of course.
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6/4
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Broncos
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6-2
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Orton threw 3 picks, Roethlisberger threw 3 TD’s. And there you have it.
The Broncos are still on pace to take the AFC West,
but if they don’t win at Washington this week, that could change.
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7/7
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Patriots
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6-2
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Moss had a big day as the Patriots notched their sixth victory,
knocking off the Dolphins at home. New England almost certainly
needs to win this week at Indy to have any shot at the
top playoff seed in the AFC.
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8/9
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Cowboys
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6-2
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Dallas moved into first place in the NFC East thanks to upsetting the
Eagles in Philadelphia. Dallas was our free pick of the week,
and our money line underdog of the week. Can any team keep
Austin out of the end zone? How many more games would
he have to win for Dallas to be listed as an MVP
candidate? Hmmmm.
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9/8
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Ravens
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4-4
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The Ravens fell back to .500, as they were
outplayed on both sides of the ball at Cincinnati.
At (4-4) and having been swept by the Bengals, one would think
the Ravens’ playoff chances are in jeapordy. But we still project
Baltimore to make the playoffs thanks
in part to an earlier win at San Diego.
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10/12
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Cardinals
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5-3
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Warner bounced back from a 5 interception performance versus Carolina
with 5 TD’s at Chicago– as the Cardinals continued to make “the road”
their home away from home.
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11/10
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Falcons
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5-3
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Atlanta’s large first half lead was more than enough
to seal the deal versus Washington. The Falcons appear
to be on pace for a wild card spot, helped in part
by the struggling Eagles, Packers, and Bears.
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12/19
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Chargers
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5-3
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The Chargers road victory in the closing moments against the Giants
combined with Denver’s loss to Pittsburgh
keeps them in the hunt for the postseason.
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13/11
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Eagles
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5-3
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The Eagles dropped a key home game to Dallas.
At least the Giants are reeling too.
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14/13
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Giants
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5-4
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The Giants dropped a heartbreaker at home to the Chargers.
They have a perfectly timed bye week to ponder their 4
game slide.
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15/16
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Dolphins
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3-5
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The Dolphins gave the Patriots a run for their money.
And Pat White got into the act.
But leads in the second half haven’t equated to many
victories for Miami in ’09.
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16/17
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Jets
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4-4
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The Jets had a bye and will get back to action in week 10
versus the Jaguars. If they lose this game, stick a fork in ’em.
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17/18
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Texans
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5-4
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The Texans lost by 3 points at Indianapolis– as
Kris Brown was unable to connect on a 42 yard
field goal… Our projections show the Texans
falling short of the playoffs.
A victory in this game could have provided
the momentum needed to make a run
at qualifying.
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18/14
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Packers
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4-4
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Rodgers was picked off 3 times in Tampa as the Packers were
shocked by the Buccaneers. We can excuse their 2 losses to Minnesota.
And in hindsight their week 2 loss to Cincinnati… But this?
To have any shot at the postseason, Green Bay has to win several games
against winning teams. Up next Dallas.
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19/15
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Bears
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4-4
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Olsen hauled in 3 TD’s versus the Cardinals, but it
wasn’t even close to enough as the
Tommie Harris-less (ejected) Bears were no match.
Now with 3 losses in their last 4 games, Chicago has gone
from playoff projected to not even being
on the projected bubble.
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20/21
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Bills
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3-5
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The Bills had a bye and will get back to action in week 10
at Tennessee. Buffalo is working on a two game
road winning streak.
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21/22
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Panthers
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3-5
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The Panthers missed a golden opportunity to turn their season around,
failing to capitalize on an early 14 point lead at New Orleans.
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22/20
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49ers
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3-5
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San Francisco fell to 2 games below .500 as they were mildly
upset at home by the Titans. It’s almost time to start
thinking about next year. On second thought, they’re
already thinking about next year, which is why
Smith is playing QB.
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23/23
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Seahawks
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3-5
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Seattle picked of Stafford
five times en route to a come from behind victory
against the Lions. Seattle could get back into the
NFC West race with an upset at Arizona in week 10.
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24/24
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Jaguars
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4-4
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Jacksonville got back to .500, as the Chiefs’
4th quarter rally ran out of time.
For the Jags to have any shot at postseason
hunting, they’ll have to get above .500
ASAP… That means earning
a road win versus the Jets in week 10.
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25/26
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Titans
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2-6
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Vince Young played turnover free ball in San Francisco. The Titans
have won with this recipe in the past.
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26/25
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Raiders
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2-6
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The Raiders had a bye and will get back to action in week 10
versus the Chiefs in a duel for draft positioning.
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27/27
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Chiefs
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1-7
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Kansas City’s rally fell short at Jacksonville as the Chiefs sunk
to 6 games below .500.
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28/28
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Redskins
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2-6
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Washington played well in the second half in Atlanta,
but trailed by too many points to surmount the deficit…
On deck, Denver, @Dallas, @Philly, and New Orleans.
You don’t suppose the Redskins will roll off
4 victories in a row and get back to .500?
No, we don’t suppose so either. Sorry fans.
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29/32
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Buccaneers
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1-7
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Say it with me now,
“Shiver me timbers.”
Tampa scored their first win of the season, an upset
over the Packers– as Josh Freeman threw
for 3 TD’s.
Two weeks ago
when I wrote, “all signs point to a winless season”
what I really meant was, winless against teams that don’t
also have “Bay” in their name.
BTW, the correct spelling is “Shiver my timbers.” My reaction upon
learning this was to blurt out, “Shiver me timbers.”
You know what would be great? If Buccaneers’ fans turned this into
a chant at the games. The next time the ‘Bucs are trying to make
a goal line stand, I want to hear the crowd screaming,
Shiver me timbers! Shiver me timbers! Shiver me timbers!”
And if Tampa scores a TD with a two point conversion,
“Pieces of Eight!!!!!!”
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30/29
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Rams
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1-7
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The Rams had a bye and will look to make it back to back wins
in week 10 when they host……………………. the Saints.
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31/30
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Lions
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1-7
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The Lions blew a 17 point lead in Seattle. While it was
encouraging they had such a lead,
Stafford’s 5 interceptions is concerning.
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32/31
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Browns
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1-7
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Even though Cleveland had a bye in week 9, it was hard to notice
a drop off in the number of completed passes.
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