All data from the players' 1982 Topps cards:
Bears G Noah Jackson "holds the distinction of being one of a select few players to have started playoff games in the Canadian Football League and the NFL. He played 3 seasons with the Toronto Argonauts before entering NFL with the Baltimore Colts."
Bears LB Jerry Robinson: "At UCLA he was college football's 1st 3-time All-Ameircan since Doak Walker (1947-1949). Extremely quick and agile."
Bucs CB Mike Washington: "Mike's height (6-3) is an asset to preventing the deep pass."
Bengals T Chris Ward: "At Ohio State, Chris played 1049 minutes in 44 games, more than any other player in the history of the school."
Seahawks T Marvin Powell: "One of his biggest assets is his dedication to his work. He's always watching films and is truly a student of the game."
Colts WR Roger Carr: "Roger's first 2 Colt receptions went for 90 and 89-yard TD's" in 1974.
Browns T Doug Dieken: "Doug moves into his 12th pro season with a 153-game string of consecutive starting assignments at offensive left tackle for the Browns. He has the ability to 'absorb' a defensive player, to stay in front of him. Doug is also smart. He studies the opponent and has great finesse. Doug is durable and plays despite nagging injuries."
Browns C Tom DeLeone: "Patience, hard work and total dedication have combined with natural ability to bring Tom to the point where he is recognized as one of the finest centers in pro football. Quiet confidence has marked Tom's progress since he became a regular in 1975."
Browns DE Art Still: "Art was Southeastern Conference Player of the Year in 1977" at the University of Kentucky.
Browns P Chuck Ramsey: "Began punting without a shoe in 1979 and his average increased."
Monday, October 25, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Los Angeles (14-5) at New YorkAFC (13-6)
L.A. offense 13th 71.4 rush - [21st] / 198.6 pass - [8th] defense 3rd 69.3 rush - [6th] / 153.8 pass - [4th] scoring 25.8 for - [1st] / 16.5 against - [15th]
NYJ offense 23rd 70.7 rush - [22nd] / 175.9 pass - [17th] defense 4th 71.0 rush - [7th] / 157.8 pass - [7th] scoring 19.0 for - [10th] / 15.3 against - [7th] key matchups: WR Ronnie Moore (89 rec/1221 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Monte Jackson (4 INTs/3 TDs) TE Brian Nemeth (40 rec/332 yds/1 TDs) vs. LB Greg Buttle (2 INTs) prediction: Los Angeles 21, New YorkAFC 22
NFL 1982 Super Bowl Preview
Los Angeles 11-5 at New York 10-6
The big story surrounding this game is the state of James Harris. It looks as though Pat Haden will get the start for the Rams with Harris sitting injured on the sideline. Pat Haden put up good numbers against the 49ers, but the Rams only managed to score 3 points in the second half. The Jets will have their leader Vince Evans on the field. He proved last week what he could do against a top rate defense and he'll have to do it again this week. A lot of attention is payed to the Rams offense, but their defense was ranked 3rd in the League for yards allowed. This should be a great match up.
The big story surrounding this game is the state of James Harris. It looks as though Pat Haden will get the start for the Rams with Harris sitting injured on the sideline. Pat Haden put up good numbers against the 49ers, but the Rams only managed to score 3 points in the second half. The Jets will have their leader Vince Evans on the field. He proved last week what he could do against a top rate defense and he'll have to do it again this week. A lot of attention is payed to the Rams offense, but their defense was ranked 3rd in the League for yards allowed. This should be a great match up.
Los Angeles 26 at San Francisco 20 (OT) (Conference Championship Game)
Despite losing James Harris for the second game in a row the Rams held on for the win. They only managed 3 points in the second half and saw their 14 point halftime lead fade away, but they never panicked. Then on the 49ers first possession in overtime Larry Anderson read a little dump pass play perfectly, picking off Jim Plunkett and setting up the game winning touchdown. The Rams are returning to the Super Bowl for their 3rd time in seven seasons. If the 49ers had won this one we would be remembering the brilliant final drive during regulation that sent this game into overtime, but it was not to be for the 49ers.
Los Angeles
James Harris 8/14 166yds 2TDs
William Andrews 15car/78yds
George Lantz 8tt/6rec/160yds 2TDs
Larry Anderson 8 tackles 1 int
Henry Laws 8 tackles 2 knockdowns
San Francisco
Jim Plunkett 24/37 211yds 1Int
Terry Miller 15car/85yds
Jim Lash 10tt/5rec/52yds
Kim Anderson 7 tackles
Los Angeles
James Harris 8/14 166yds 2TDs
William Andrews 15car/78yds
George Lantz 8tt/6rec/160yds 2TDs
Larry Anderson 8 tackles 1 int
Henry Laws 8 tackles 2 knockdowns
San Francisco
Jim Plunkett 24/37 211yds 1Int
Terry Miller 15car/85yds
Jim Lash 10tt/5rec/52yds
Kim Anderson 7 tackles
Los Angeles (13-5) at San Francisco (14-3)
L.A. offense 9th 75.4 rush - [21st] / 209.7 pass - [5th] defense 4th 73.2 rush - [6th] / 162.3 pass - [6th] scoring 25.8 for - [1st] / 16.3 against - [13th]
S.F. offense 7th 78.2 rush - [19th] / 209.2 pass - [6th] defense 9th 87.5 rush - [15th] / 162.9 pass - [7th] scoring 25.6 for - [2nd] / 15.9 against - [9th] key matchups: WR Jim Lash (62 rec/919 yds/4 TDs) vs. CB Monte Jackson (4 INTs/3 TDs) TE Brian Nemeth (40 rec/332 yds/1 TDs) vs. LB Bruce Elia (2 INTs) prediction: Los Angeles 21, San Francisco 24
New York 20 at Miami 17 (Conference Championship Game)
The key to this game was the 3rd quarter. At the half Miami was ahead 10-7, at the end of the 3rd quarter Miami was ahead 17-10, but Miami had only managed 1 play of offense in the entire 3rd quarter, with 1:15 left, and that was a fumble which setup the Jets tying score early in the 4th. When the game was all tied up 17-17 and Miami punted the ball out of bounds at the five with 2:09 left in the game, the Jets had no doubt they could put together a drive to win the game. The Dolphins defense was completely exhausted and had nothing left. 90 yards later Pat Leahy kicked through the game winner and the Jets were crowned the Conference champs. Vince Evans lived up to his hype playing a brilliant game.
New York
Vince Evans 21/33 260yds 2TDs
Horace Ivory 19car/45yds 1Fumble
Ronnie Moore 11tt/7rec/103yds
Ken Schroy 5 tackles 1 knockdown
Miami
Bob Griese 12/20 116yds 1TD
Benny Malone 18car/70yds
Mike Green 3tt/2rec/41yds 1TD
Mike Singletary 10 tackles 1 sack
Reggie Wilkes 4 tackles 1 fumble recovery 1 TD
Rick Sanford 8 tackles 2 knockdowns
New York
Vince Evans 21/33 260yds 2TDs
Horace Ivory 19car/45yds 1Fumble
Ronnie Moore 11tt/7rec/103yds
Ken Schroy 5 tackles 1 knockdown
Miami
Bob Griese 12/20 116yds 1TD
Benny Malone 18car/70yds
Mike Green 3tt/2rec/41yds 1TD
Mike Singletary 10 tackles 1 sack
Reggie Wilkes 4 tackles 1 fumble recovery 1 TD
Rick Sanford 8 tackles 2 knockdowns
New YorkAFC (12-6) at Miami (11-6)
NYJ offense 21st 74.7 rush - [22nd] / 185.7 pass - [14th]
defense 7th 74.9 rush - [7th] / 166.6 pass - [9th]
scoring 18.9 for - [10th] / 15.2 against - [7th]
Mia offense 18th 92.1 rush - [11th] / 173.3 pass - [19th]
defense 2nd 47.6 rush - [4th] / 154.4 pass - [3rd]
scoring 15.8 for - [17th] / 10.8 against - [1st]
key matchups:
DT Larry Bethea (18 sacks) vs. G Joe Fields
TE Ronnie Lee (26 rec/332 yds/1 TDs) vs. LB Greg Buttle (2 INTs)
prediction:
New YorkAFC 15, Miami 18
NFL 1982 Conference Championships Preview
New York 10-6 at Miami 10-6
These two teams met twice during the regular season, with Miami winning both easily. They will be looking to make it a third time and that's always a hard task. These two teams have very similar styles. Both look to their defense to set the stage while their ball control offense manages field position and the clock. In fact that's the formula in the AFC. As we saw last week Houston and San Diego both play the same style of ball. Usually in a match up like this it comes down to quarterback, and we have a great pair in this game. Vince Evans for the Jets is in his 6th season and is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the League. He'll be going up against Bob Griese who is in his 16th season and has been the best big game quarterback in the League for years. Both teams will look to get their running games going early and take the pressure off of their quarterbacks, but in the end it will be their play that makes the difference.
Los Angeles 11-5 at San Francisco 13-3
For years the 49ers have been one of the top teams in the League, but they have been overshadowed by their Division rivals the Los Angeles Rams. In the past six seasons the Rams have made two Super Bowls, while the 49ers have made none. Both teams are aging, but both teams are thought by many to be the best team in the League. Both teams have solid defenses and both teams have explosive offenses. This should be a real shootout. The 49ers have one serious injury with Delvin Williams unlikely to start. They will need someone to step up at the running back position.
These two teams met twice during the regular season, with Miami winning both easily. They will be looking to make it a third time and that's always a hard task. These two teams have very similar styles. Both look to their defense to set the stage while their ball control offense manages field position and the clock. In fact that's the formula in the AFC. As we saw last week Houston and San Diego both play the same style of ball. Usually in a match up like this it comes down to quarterback, and we have a great pair in this game. Vince Evans for the Jets is in his 6th season and is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the League. He'll be going up against Bob Griese who is in his 16th season and has been the best big game quarterback in the League for years. Both teams will look to get their running games going early and take the pressure off of their quarterbacks, but in the end it will be their play that makes the difference.
Los Angeles 11-5 at San Francisco 13-3
For years the 49ers have been one of the top teams in the League, but they have been overshadowed by their Division rivals the Los Angeles Rams. In the past six seasons the Rams have made two Super Bowls, while the 49ers have made none. Both teams are aging, but both teams are thought by many to be the best team in the League. Both teams have solid defenses and both teams have explosive offenses. This should be a real shootout. The 49ers have one serious injury with Delvin Williams unlikely to start. They will need someone to step up at the running back position.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
New Orleans 16 at San Francisco 45 (Divisional Playoff Game)
When the Saints went up 10-0 early in the first quarter I thought it looked bad for the 49ers. Twice earlier in the season they had faced the Saints and twice the Saints had easily beaten them. But it was not to be. The 49ers would end up completely dominating the second half of this game and coming away with a very impressive win. Jim Plunkett had a phenomenal day and the 49ers are on their way to the 1982 NFC Conference Championship Game.
San Francisco
Jim Plunkett 25/36 405yds 6TDs
Delvin Williams 14car/52yds 3tt/3rec/25yds 1TD
Keith Wright 7tt/6rec/119yds 1TD
Jim Lash 8tt/5rec/92yds 2TDs
Jerry Butler 8tt/5rec/95yds 1TD
Larry Brune 8 tackles
New Orleans
Peil Pennington 14/25 151yds
Tony Dorsett 15car/24yds 1Fumble
Freddie Solomon 9tt/4rec/91yds
Sidney Brown 11 tackles 1 knockdown
Tom Rudd 4 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
San Francisco
Jim Plunkett 25/36 405yds 6TDs
Delvin Williams 14car/52yds 3tt/3rec/25yds 1TD
Keith Wright 7tt/6rec/119yds 1TD
Jim Lash 8tt/5rec/92yds 2TDs
Jerry Butler 8tt/5rec/95yds 1TD
Larry Brune 8 tackles
New Orleans
Peil Pennington 14/25 151yds
Tony Dorsett 15car/24yds 1Fumble
Freddie Solomon 9tt/4rec/91yds
Sidney Brown 11 tackles 1 knockdown
Tom Rudd 4 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
New Orleans (11-6) at San Francisco (13-3)
N.O. offense 7th 104.6 rush - [7th] / 190.2 pass - [14th]
defense 4th 49.6 rush - [3rd] / 195.7 pass - [16th]
scoring 21.6 for - [5th] / 13.7 against - [5th]
S.F. offense 4th 83.1 rush - [15th] / 222.2 pass - [3rd]
defense 12th 93.0 rush - [19th] / 173.1 pass - [10th]
scoring 24.4 for - [2nd] / 15.9 against - [9th]
key matchups:
HB Delvin Williams (1048 yds/12 TDs) vs. New Orleans run D (2.4 rush avg)
TE Ken MacAfee (31 rec/404 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Junior Hardin (2 INTs)
TE Bruce Hardy (22 rec/263 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Bruce Elia (2 INTs)
prediction:
New Orleans 19, San Francisco 22
New York 17 at San Diego 13 (Divisional Playoff Game)
The Jets scored with 1:52 left in the game and then held on for the win. The Chargers defense did all they were suppose to. They forced Vince Evans into errors and gave their offense chances, but the Chargers offense could not get the job done.
New York
Vince Evans 22/31 243yds 1TD 2Ints
Horace Ivory 18car/59yds 1TD
Ronnie Moore 11tt/8rec/99yds
John Tate 5 tackles 1 sack
San Diego
Dan Fouts 21/39 226yds
Rickey Young 15car/63yds 1TD
Dwight McDonald 11tt/5rec/70yds
Mark Merrill 9 tackles 1 int
New York
Vince Evans 22/31 243yds 1TD 2Ints
Horace Ivory 18car/59yds 1TD
Ronnie Moore 11tt/8rec/99yds
John Tate 5 tackles 1 sack
San Diego
Dan Fouts 21/39 226yds
Rickey Young 15car/63yds 1TD
Dwight McDonald 11tt/5rec/70yds
Mark Merrill 9 tackles 1 int
New YorkAFC (11-6) at San Diego (10-6)
NYJ offense 16th 79.1 rush - [20th] / 196.6 pass - [11th]
defense 9th 79.4 rush - [10th] / 176.4 pass - [12th]
scoring 19.1 for - [10th] / 15.3 against - [8th]
S.D. offense 26th 46.7 rush - [27th] / 187.9 pass - [15th]
defense 7th 87.0 rush - [14th] / 163.2 pass - [4th]
scoring 13.6 for - [24th] / 13.4 against - [4th]
key matchups:
TE Jim Obradovich (40 rec/347 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Greg Buttle (2 INTs)
WR Ronnie Moore (89 rec/1221 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Mike Fuller (1 INT)
TE Willie Scott (19 rec/158 yds/0 TDs) vs. LB Mark Merrill (2 INTs)
prediction:
New YorkAFC 16, San Diego 17
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Los Angeles 27 at Philadelphia 14 (Divisional Playoff Game)
What a dominating performance from the Rams who clearly looked like the better team. When James Harris was carried off the field early in the first quarter you had to wonder what chance the Rams had, but Pat Haden filled in and played perfectly. Meanwhile the Rams defense completely bottled up the Eagles. This was an impressive performance by the Rams. Harris did make an appearance on the Rams final possession so he should be ready to start next week.
Los Angeles
Pat Haden 16/28 241yds 2TDs
John Cappelletti 11car/38yds 1TD
Freeman Johnson 9tt/5rec/120yds 1TD
Larry Anderson 9 tackles 1 knockdown 1Fumble recovery
Philadelphia
John Walton 15/28 192yds 1TD 1Int
Ricky Bell 18car/54yds 1TD 1Fumble 6tt/6rec/55yds 1TD
Howie Long 2 tackles 3 sacks
Vann McElroy 9 tackles 2 knockdowns
Los Angeles
Pat Haden 16/28 241yds 2TDs
John Cappelletti 11car/38yds 1TD
Freeman Johnson 9tt/5rec/120yds 1TD
Larry Anderson 9 tackles 1 knockdown 1Fumble recovery
Philadelphia
John Walton 15/28 192yds 1TD 1Int
Ricky Bell 18car/54yds 1TD 1Fumble 6tt/6rec/55yds 1TD
Howie Long 2 tackles 3 sacks
Vann McElroy 9 tackles 2 knockdowns
Los Angeles (12-5) at Philadelphia (12-4)
L.A. offense 6th 79.8 rush - [19th] / 222.0 pass - [5th]
defense 6th 77.5 rush - [7th] / 171.9 pass - [9th]
scoring 25.7 for - [1st] / 16.4 against - [13th]
Phil offense 8th 121.1 rush - [1st] / 173.3 pass - [20th]
defense 23rd 72.7 rush - [5th] / 240.4 pass - [28th]
scoring 23.1 for - [4th] / 21.9 against - [24th]
key matchups:
HB Ricky Bell (1314 yds/14 TDs) vs. LB John Barefield (101 Tackles)
WR James Lofton (55 rec/910 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Monte Jackson (4 INTs/3 TDs)
QB James Harris (30 TDs/3854 yds) vs. Philadelphia pass D
WR George Lantz (66 rec/1195 yds/10 TDs) vs. CB Ted Watts
prediction:
Los Angeles 24, Philadelphia 23
Houston 9 at Miami 10 (Divisional Playoff Game)
Both teams played their defensive schemes to perfection and so we got a very tight ballgame. Houston contained the Miami running game and forced Bob Griese into some critical turnovers and a safety, while Miami managed to shut down Dan Pastorini limiting him to only one sustained drive. In the end Miami's defense was the difference.
Miami
Bob Griese 14/27 240yds 2Ints
Benny Malone 25car/80yds
Mike Green 9tt/5rec/110yds
Mike Singletary 4 tackles 2 sacks
Houston
Dan Pastorini 14/35 224yds 1TD
Ralph Nelson 11car/6yds
Billy Johnson 8tt/2rec/56yds
Greg Bingham 7 tackles 1 int
Willie Alexander 8 tackles 2 knockdowns 1 int
Barry Krauss 3 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown 1 safety
Wilson Whitley 3 sacks
Doug Betters 2 tackles 3 sacks
Miami
Bob Griese 14/27 240yds 2Ints
Benny Malone 25car/80yds
Mike Green 9tt/5rec/110yds
Mike Singletary 4 tackles 2 sacks
Houston
Dan Pastorini 14/35 224yds 1TD
Ralph Nelson 11car/6yds
Billy Johnson 8tt/2rec/56yds
Greg Bingham 7 tackles 1 int
Willie Alexander 8 tackles 2 knockdowns 1 int
Barry Krauss 3 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown 1 safety
Wilson Whitley 3 sacks
Doug Betters 2 tackles 3 sacks
Houston (9-7-1) at Miami (10-6)
Hou offense 13th 84.9 rush - [14th] / 197.1 pass - [10th]
defense 13th 49.2 rush - [2nd] / 218.5 pass - [24th]
scoring 19.8 for - [9th] / 16.7 against - [16th]
Mia offense 14th 97.9 rush - [10th] / 184.1 pass - [17th]
defense 2nd 50.6 rush - [4th] / 164.0 pass - [5th]
scoring 16.1 for - [16th] / 10.9 against - [1st]
key matchups:
DT Larry Bethea (18 sacks) vs. G Ed Fisher
WR Willis Adams (55 rec/869 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Willie Alexander (3 INTs)
prediction:
Houston 15, Miami 19
NFL 1982 Divisional Playoffs Preview
Houston 8-7-1 at Miami 10-6
The best Houston team showed up and pounded Seattle last week. They will need to repeat that effort this week against the Dolphins. They will look to shut down the running attack and force Griese to beat them in the air. Miami will be looking to do just the opposite. Contain Dan Pastorini and you contain the Houston offense. The wildcard round was dominated by defense, this game should be another big defensive battle.
New York 10-6 at San Diego 10-6
The Chargers win by their defense. Their offense is almost non existent. They will have to get some production out of their offense if they hope to win this game. The Jets play a very balanced game. Like the Chargers they look to their defense to lead the way, but with Vince Evans they feel confident they can score points. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a low scoring affair.
Los Angeles 11-5 at Philadelphia 12-4
I gave the Cowboys defense no chance against the Rams, but they played a great game. I give the Eagles defense no chance and will be stunned if they can keep the Rams below 24 points. While the Eagles are one dimensional, all offense, the Rams have a very solid defense. It's not a good match up for the Eagles and I wouldn't be surprised to see this one turn into a blowout for the Rams. If the Eagles can get their offense rolling this could be a real shootout.
New Orleans 10-6 at San Francisco 13-3
The Saints easily beat the 49ers both times they played in the regular season, but it's hard to beat such a talented team three times in a season. The Saints have to get better production out of their offense than they did against the Packers and not turn the ball over. The 49ers will look to get their offense going, which has struggled against the Saints this year.
The best Houston team showed up and pounded Seattle last week. They will need to repeat that effort this week against the Dolphins. They will look to shut down the running attack and force Griese to beat them in the air. Miami will be looking to do just the opposite. Contain Dan Pastorini and you contain the Houston offense. The wildcard round was dominated by defense, this game should be another big defensive battle.
New York 10-6 at San Diego 10-6
The Chargers win by their defense. Their offense is almost non existent. They will have to get some production out of their offense if they hope to win this game. The Jets play a very balanced game. Like the Chargers they look to their defense to lead the way, but with Vince Evans they feel confident they can score points. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a low scoring affair.
Los Angeles 11-5 at Philadelphia 12-4
I gave the Cowboys defense no chance against the Rams, but they played a great game. I give the Eagles defense no chance and will be stunned if they can keep the Rams below 24 points. While the Eagles are one dimensional, all offense, the Rams have a very solid defense. It's not a good match up for the Eagles and I wouldn't be surprised to see this one turn into a blowout for the Rams. If the Eagles can get their offense rolling this could be a real shootout.
New Orleans 10-6 at San Francisco 13-3
The Saints easily beat the 49ers both times they played in the regular season, but it's hard to beat such a talented team three times in a season. The Saints have to get better production out of their offense than they did against the Packers and not turn the ball over. The 49ers will look to get their offense going, which has struggled against the Saints this year.
New Orleans 7 at Green Bay 6 (Wildcard Game)
The Packers defense played as good a game as they could. They forced turnovers and contained the Saints offense, but it wasn't enough. The Packers offense was also going up against a quality defense and in the end, their offense just didn't have enough juice. The Saints get by with a shaky offensive showing, but they get by.
New Orleans
Peil Pennington 15/25 170yds 2Ints
Tony Dorsett 14car/37yds
Jerrold McRae 5tt/5rec/66yds
Craig Cassady 4 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
Junior Hardin 4 tackles 2 sacks
Green Bay
Lynn Dickey 15/30 186yds 1Int
David Overstreet 21car/45yds 2 fumbles
Steve Odom 8tt/4rec/61yds
Rickey Jackson 4 tackles 1 knockdown 1 int
Gary Spani 8 tackles 1 int
New Orleans
Peil Pennington 15/25 170yds 2Ints
Tony Dorsett 14car/37yds
Jerrold McRae 5tt/5rec/66yds
Craig Cassady 4 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
Junior Hardin 4 tackles 2 sacks
Green Bay
Lynn Dickey 15/30 186yds 1Int
David Overstreet 21car/45yds 2 fumbles
Steve Odom 8tt/4rec/61yds
Rickey Jackson 4 tackles 1 knockdown 1 int
Gary Spani 8 tackles 1 int
New Orleans (10-6) at Green Bay (9-7)
N.O. offense 5th 111.2 rush - [5th] / 202.1 pass - [11th]
defense 8th 52.7 rush - [4th] / 207.9 pass - [20th]
scoring 22.5 for - [5th] / 14.2 against - [5th]
G.B. offense 27th 55.3 rush - [25th] / 160.3 pass - [27th]
defense 1st 42.8 rush - [1st] / 146.9 pass - [1st]
scoring 13.3 for - [25th] / 12.1 against - [3rd]
key matchups:
DE Mark Gastineau (21 sacks) vs. T Don Morrison
DT Dan Hampton (30 sacks) vs. G Emanuel Zanders
TE Keith Krepfle (23 rec/234 yds/1 TDs) vs. LB Junior Hardin (2 INTs)
HB Tony Dorsett (1153 yds/6 TDs) vs. Green Bay run D (2.1 rush avg)
prediction:
New Orleans 17, Green Bay 18
New England 0 at New York 7 (Wildcard Game)
The Patriots big problem all season was their lack of offense and it caught up to them in this game. With the Jets defense playing their best game of the year, the Patriots had absolutely no answer. The Patriots also put together a great defensive effort, but in the end they finally gave way to the Jets.
New York
Vince Evans 17/37 216yds 1TD
Horace Ivory 23car/64yds
Ronnie Moore 11tt/5rec/60yds 1TD
Greg Buttle 9 tackles 1 sack
Bob Martin 6 tackles 1 sack 1 int
Pat Leahy 0 for 4
New England
Steve Grogan 16/33 109yds 1Int
Don Calhoun 14car/27yds
Darryl Stingley 10tt/2rec/16yds
Carlos Pennywell 6tt/2rec/22yds
Donnie Thomas 10 tackles 1 sack
New York
Vince Evans 17/37 216yds 1TD
Horace Ivory 23car/64yds
Ronnie Moore 11tt/5rec/60yds 1TD
Greg Buttle 9 tackles 1 sack
Bob Martin 6 tackles 1 sack 1 int
Pat Leahy 0 for 4
New England
Steve Grogan 16/33 109yds 1Int
Don Calhoun 14car/27yds
Darryl Stingley 10tt/2rec/16yds
Carlos Pennywell 6tt/2rec/22yds
Donnie Thomas 10 tackles 1 sack
New England (9-7) at New YorkAFC (10-6)
N.E. offense 20th 99.6 rush - [9th] / 168.6 pass - [22nd]
defense 6th 84.0 rush - [11th] / 168.6 pass - [6th]
scoring 14.9 for - [21st] / 12.1 against - [2nd]
NYJ offense 10th 84.0 rush - [16th] / 208.9 pass - [8th]
defense 11th 84.3 rush - [12th] / 187.4 pass - [12th]
scoring 19.8 for - [9th] / 16.3 against - [12th]
key matchups:
WR Ronnie Moore (89 rec/1221 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Mike Haynes (3 INTs)
HB Don Calhoun (1122 yds/8 TDs) vs. New YorkAFC run D (3.5 rush avg)
TE Russ Francis (37 rec/348 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Greg Buttle (2 INTs)
prediction:
New England 16, New YorkAFC 19
Monday, October 18, 2010
Dallas 10 at Los Angeles 16 (OT) (Wildcard Game)
I had picked the Rams to win this one 35-10 because I thought the Rams defense was good enough to shut down the Cowboys and that the Cowboys defense had no hope of shutting down the Rams, boy was I wrong. The only touchdown the Rams got in regulation was a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. The Cowboys were able to put constant pressure on James Harris and in the end it was the 49ers running game that broke the tie when John Cappelletti broke free for a 47yd pickup to setup the game winning score.
Los Angeles
James Harris 20/35 227yds 1TD 1Int
William Andrews 11car/52yds
George Lantz 12tt/5rec/85yds 1TD
Brian Cabrail 10 tackles 1 sack
Bill Barnett 2 tackles 3 sacks
John Barefield 9 tackles 1 fumble recovery 1TD
Dallas
Roger Staubach 12/29 134yds 1Int
Mario Cage 3car/9yds
Earl Campbell 17car/2yds
Drew Pearson 10tt/4rec/53yds
Randy White 1 tackle 5 sacks
Los Angeles
James Harris 20/35 227yds 1TD 1Int
William Andrews 11car/52yds
George Lantz 12tt/5rec/85yds 1TD
Brian Cabrail 10 tackles 1 sack
Bill Barnett 2 tackles 3 sacks
John Barefield 9 tackles 1 fumble recovery 1TD
Dallas
Roger Staubach 12/29 134yds 1Int
Mario Cage 3car/9yds
Earl Campbell 17car/2yds
Drew Pearson 10tt/4rec/53yds
Randy White 1 tackle 5 sacks
Dallas (10-5-1) at Los Angeles (11-5)
Dall offense 17th 95.1 rush - [12th] / 183.6 pass - [18th]
defense 22nd 83.4 rush - [9th] / 226.8 pass - [26th]
scoring 21.2 for - [7th] / 16.1 against - [11th]
L.A. offense 3rd 84.8 rush - [15th] / 235.9 pass - [2nd]
defense 9th 82.3 rush - [8th] / 182.6 pass - [10th]
scoring 26.3 for - [1st] / 16.8 against - [15th]
key matchups:
QB James Harris (30 TDs/3854 yds) vs. Dallas pass D
WR George Lantz (66 rec/1195 yds/10 TDs) vs. CB Lester Hayes (7 INTs/3 TDs)
WR Drew Pearson (51 rec/1050 yds/8 TDs) vs. CB Monte Jackson (4 INTs/3 TDs)
TE Ozzie Newsome (31 rec/258 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Jim Youngblood (2 INTs)
prediction:
Dallas 19, Los Angeles 24
Seattle 13 at Houston 24 (Wildcard Game)
I had picked Seattle to win this one 24-10, I was way off, but the good Houston team showed up and they were way too much for Seattle. Dan Pastorini has had a very solid year and had a fantastic day. Houston also got a solid game from Ralph Nelson who has had a very quiet year, and they put constant pressure on Brian Sipe.
Houston
Dan Pastorini 22/30 274yds 2TDs
Ralph Nelson 21car/90yds 1TD
Ron Smith 6tt/5rec/53yds
George Andrews 6 tackles 1 sack
Dwight Hicks 4 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown 1 Fumble recovery
Seattle
Brian Sipe 16/25 234yds 2TDs
Sterling Rolfe 16car/32yds 1 Fumble
Duke Fergerson 5tt/5rec/58yds 1TD
Keith Butler 9 tackles
Houston
Dan Pastorini 22/30 274yds 2TDs
Ralph Nelson 21car/90yds 1TD
Ron Smith 6tt/5rec/53yds
George Andrews 6 tackles 1 sack
Dwight Hicks 4 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown 1 Fumble recovery
Seattle
Brian Sipe 16/25 234yds 2TDs
Sterling Rolfe 16car/32yds 1 Fumble
Duke Fergerson 5tt/5rec/58yds 1TD
Keith Butler 9 tackles
Seattle (8-8) at Houston (8-7-1)
Sea offense 15th 114.2 rush - [2nd] / 167.9 pass - [23rd]
defense 14th 90.4 rush - [15th] / 186.9 pass - [11th]
scoring 16.3 for - [16th] / 17.6 against - [18th]
Hou offense 8th 90.3 rush - [13th] / 209.4 pass - [7th]
defense 17th 52.3 rush - [3rd] / 232.2 pass - [27th]
scoring 19.5 for - [10th] / 16.9 against - [16th]
key matchups:
WR Steve Largent (60 rec/966 yds/7 TDs) vs. CB Willie Alexander (3 INTs)
prediction:
Seattle 17, Houston 22
NFL 1982 Wild Card Games Preview
Seattle 8-8 at Houston 8-7-1
I thought at the beginning of the year the Seattle could contend as the best team in the AFC. Their offense was very good in 1981 and they had put a lot of work into improving their defense in the off season. Oddly in 1982 it is their offense that has struggled. They have managed to turn things around late and may prove to be very dangerous in the playoffs. Everyone knew coming into the 1982 season that the AFC Central was the weakest Division in the League. The Oilers were viewed as a aging version of the powerful team they once were and that's one reason why the Browns were being eyed as a surprise team. But the Oilers managed to put together a solid season at times looking like their younger selves. It really depends on what Houston team comes out to play as to whether they are any good or not.
I'm picking Seattle to win this one 24-10.
New England 9-7 at New York 10-6
The Jets were thought to be one of the best teams in the AFC and they lived up to expectations. Their defense has struggled at times, but have played well down the stretch. The Patriots were a bit of a surprise this year. No one was expecting much from the Patriots but they have played solid all season. Their defense is their strength.
I'm picking New York to win this one 21-14.
Dallas 10-5-1 at Los Angeles 11-5
Dallas is never quite what you expect, but their defense has been much improved this season and it has given the Cowboys more consistency. At times they can look pretty ordinary, but they are not to be overlooked. The Rams meanwhile have completely surprised everyone. They seem to be ageless looking like the best team in the League by the end of this season. Their defense and offense are playing incredibly well going into the playoffs.
I'm picking Los Angeles to win this one 35-10
New Orleans 10-6 at Green Bay 9-7
Since making the Super Bowl in 1979 the Saints have struggled offensively, but they seemed to get their spark back this year, and are now playing the best football they have played all season. Depending on which New Orleans offense shows up this can be a completely dominating team. The Packers are another team that struggles offensively, and have again this season. They rely solely on their defense to win games.
I'm picking New Olreans to win this one 24-3
I thought at the beginning of the year the Seattle could contend as the best team in the AFC. Their offense was very good in 1981 and they had put a lot of work into improving their defense in the off season. Oddly in 1982 it is their offense that has struggled. They have managed to turn things around late and may prove to be very dangerous in the playoffs. Everyone knew coming into the 1982 season that the AFC Central was the weakest Division in the League. The Oilers were viewed as a aging version of the powerful team they once were and that's one reason why the Browns were being eyed as a surprise team. But the Oilers managed to put together a solid season at times looking like their younger selves. It really depends on what Houston team comes out to play as to whether they are any good or not.
I'm picking Seattle to win this one 24-10.
New England 9-7 at New York 10-6
The Jets were thought to be one of the best teams in the AFC and they lived up to expectations. Their defense has struggled at times, but have played well down the stretch. The Patriots were a bit of a surprise this year. No one was expecting much from the Patriots but they have played solid all season. Their defense is their strength.
I'm picking New York to win this one 21-14.
Dallas 10-5-1 at Los Angeles 11-5
Dallas is never quite what you expect, but their defense has been much improved this season and it has given the Cowboys more consistency. At times they can look pretty ordinary, but they are not to be overlooked. The Rams meanwhile have completely surprised everyone. They seem to be ageless looking like the best team in the League by the end of this season. Their defense and offense are playing incredibly well going into the playoffs.
I'm picking Los Angeles to win this one 35-10
New Orleans 10-6 at Green Bay 9-7
Since making the Super Bowl in 1979 the Saints have struggled offensively, but they seemed to get their spark back this year, and are now playing the best football they have played all season. Depending on which New Orleans offense shows up this can be a completely dominating team. The Packers are another team that struggles offensively, and have again this season. They rely solely on their defense to win games.
I'm picking New Olreans to win this one 24-3
NFL 1982 Regular Season Wrap Up
The Miami Dolphins have once again topped the AFC. As expected the AFC East was a battle between Miami and New York with the Dolphins taking the last game of the season to win the Division and win home field throughout the playoffs. New England also made their way back into the playoffs, but Baltimore fell short just missing the final playoff spot.
Houston won the AFC Central. They were the only team with a winning record in the Central Division and dominated the Division from the beginning of the year. I had predicted the Browns to take the Division but they struggled early finally making a run late in the season. They have a solid defense and passing attack, but no running game. The will be looking for running in the off season.
San Diego and Seattle were expected to fight out for the AFC West, but Seattle struggled along letting the Chargers take the Division easily. Seattle did manage to make the playoffs and could be a surprise team. The big surprise in the AFC West was the Raiders who were in the playoff hunt until the final game. No one had expected anything from Oakland. The other big surprise was the fall off of the Chiefs. They were suppose to be the third team fighting for the West title, but their offense really struggled this year.
In the NFC no one was surprised to see San Francisco set the best record. In fact the NFC West put in 3 of their 4 teams to the playoffs, with Atlanta being the only team to fail to make it. It could be argued that the Rams are playing the best football right now of any team in the League. They racked up an incredible 421 points in the regular season that's 26.3 points per game. The Saints found their form late, but too are playing well going into the playoffs. Their trade for Tony Dorsett has paid off as he put together a 1,000yd rushing season and finally given Peil Pennington some help on offense.
The NFC Central was a battle all season. We had expected the Lions and the Packers to fight it out, but the Lions struggled defensively and so in the end only Minnesota had a shot, but the Packers easily beat them in the final game of the season to clinch the Division. They'll go into the playoffs with their powerful defense, but no one is expecting much from the lowest scoring team in the NFC.
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the NFC East. Their incredible offense was backed up by a much improved defense this season, though they still are the weak point of the Eagles. The Cowboys have also made the playoffs. They got off to a hot start and have struggled a bit down the stretch. The Giants missed the final playoff spot by losing their final game of the season. The Giants, like the Browns, lack any kind of running game.
Stats
QBs
1. SF Jim Plunkett 280/436 3,678yds 22TDs 11Ints 97.0 rating
2. LA James Harris 285/474 3,854yds 30TDs 16Ints 93.0 rating
3. Hou Dan Pastorini 294/503 3,702yds 24TDs 7Ints 91.5 rating
4. StL Mike Phipps 347/614 4.721yds 30TDs 10Ints 90.6 rating
5. Was Joe Theismann 282/517 4,012yds 30TDs 11Ints 90.3 rating
RBs
1. Bal Billy Sims 319car 1,372yds 4.3avg 13TDs
2. Phi Ricky Bell 261car 1,314yds 5.0avg 14TDs
3. KC Ted Brown 251car 1,235yds 4.9avg 6TDs
4. NO Tony Dorsett 254car 1,153yds 4.5avg 6TDs
5. Was Mike Thomas 262car 1,142yds 4.3avg 8TDs
Recs
1. Det Mel Jacobs 85rec 1,405yds 16.5avg 8TDs
2. NYG Jim Robinson 63rec 1,222yds 19.3avg 10TDs
3. NYJ Ronnie Moore 89rec 1,221yds 13.7avg 6TDs
4. LA George Lantz 66rec 1,195yds 18.1avg 10TDs
5. Min Leonard Willis 68rec 1,118yds 16.4avg 6TDs
Ints
1. Dal Lester Hayes 7 ints 3TDs
2. Atl Rowland Lawrence 5 Ints
3. StL George Floyd 5 Ints
4. SF Larry Brune 5 Ints
5. 6 tied at 4Ints
Sacks
1. GB Dan Hampton 30 sacks
2. NYG Don Smith 27 sacks
3. Chi Myron Lapka 25 sacks
4. Buf Rod Horn 23 sacks
5 2 tied at 21 sacks
Houston won the AFC Central. They were the only team with a winning record in the Central Division and dominated the Division from the beginning of the year. I had predicted the Browns to take the Division but they struggled early finally making a run late in the season. They have a solid defense and passing attack, but no running game. The will be looking for running in the off season.
San Diego and Seattle were expected to fight out for the AFC West, but Seattle struggled along letting the Chargers take the Division easily. Seattle did manage to make the playoffs and could be a surprise team. The big surprise in the AFC West was the Raiders who were in the playoff hunt until the final game. No one had expected anything from Oakland. The other big surprise was the fall off of the Chiefs. They were suppose to be the third team fighting for the West title, but their offense really struggled this year.
In the NFC no one was surprised to see San Francisco set the best record. In fact the NFC West put in 3 of their 4 teams to the playoffs, with Atlanta being the only team to fail to make it. It could be argued that the Rams are playing the best football right now of any team in the League. They racked up an incredible 421 points in the regular season that's 26.3 points per game. The Saints found their form late, but too are playing well going into the playoffs. Their trade for Tony Dorsett has paid off as he put together a 1,000yd rushing season and finally given Peil Pennington some help on offense.
The NFC Central was a battle all season. We had expected the Lions and the Packers to fight it out, but the Lions struggled defensively and so in the end only Minnesota had a shot, but the Packers easily beat them in the final game of the season to clinch the Division. They'll go into the playoffs with their powerful defense, but no one is expecting much from the lowest scoring team in the NFC.
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the NFC East. Their incredible offense was backed up by a much improved defense this season, though they still are the weak point of the Eagles. The Cowboys have also made the playoffs. They got off to a hot start and have struggled a bit down the stretch. The Giants missed the final playoff spot by losing their final game of the season. The Giants, like the Browns, lack any kind of running game.
Stats
QBs
1. SF Jim Plunkett 280/436 3,678yds 22TDs 11Ints 97.0 rating
2. LA James Harris 285/474 3,854yds 30TDs 16Ints 93.0 rating
3. Hou Dan Pastorini 294/503 3,702yds 24TDs 7Ints 91.5 rating
4. StL Mike Phipps 347/614 4.721yds 30TDs 10Ints 90.6 rating
5. Was Joe Theismann 282/517 4,012yds 30TDs 11Ints 90.3 rating
RBs
1. Bal Billy Sims 319car 1,372yds 4.3avg 13TDs
2. Phi Ricky Bell 261car 1,314yds 5.0avg 14TDs
3. KC Ted Brown 251car 1,235yds 4.9avg 6TDs
4. NO Tony Dorsett 254car 1,153yds 4.5avg 6TDs
5. Was Mike Thomas 262car 1,142yds 4.3avg 8TDs
Recs
1. Det Mel Jacobs 85rec 1,405yds 16.5avg 8TDs
2. NYG Jim Robinson 63rec 1,222yds 19.3avg 10TDs
3. NYJ Ronnie Moore 89rec 1,221yds 13.7avg 6TDs
4. LA George Lantz 66rec 1,195yds 18.1avg 10TDs
5. Min Leonard Willis 68rec 1,118yds 16.4avg 6TDs
Ints
1. Dal Lester Hayes 7 ints 3TDs
2. Atl Rowland Lawrence 5 Ints
3. StL George Floyd 5 Ints
4. SF Larry Brune 5 Ints
5. 6 tied at 4Ints
Sacks
1. GB Dan Hampton 30 sacks
2. NYG Don Smith 27 sacks
3. Chi Myron Lapka 25 sacks
4. Buf Rod Horn 23 sacks
5 2 tied at 21 sacks
NFL 1982 Week 16 Standings
American Conference
Eastern Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf Miami 10 6 0 258 175 W1 5-3-0 5-3-0 6-2-0 9-5-0 New YorkAFC 10 6 0 317 260 L1 6-2-0 4-4-0 4-4-0 6-6-0 New England 9 7 0 239 193 L1 5-3-0 4-4-0 4-4-0 6-6-0 Baltimore 8 8 0 262 255 W2 4-4-0 4-4-0 3-5-0 5-7-0 Buffalo 6 10 0 169 278 L3 1-7-0 5-3-0 3-5-0 5-7-0Central Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf Houston 8 7 1 312 271 L1 5-2-1 3-5-0 5-1-0 8-4-0 Cleveland 7 9 0 204 240 W1 5-3-0 2-6-0 4-2-0 7-5-0 Pittsburgh 6 10 0 227 263 W3 3-5-0 3-5-0 2-4-0 4-8-0 Cincinnati 2 14 0 263 390 L1 1-7-0 1-7-0 1-5-0 2-10-0Western Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf San Diego 10 6 0 218 215 L1 6-2-0 4-4-0 4-4-0 8-6-0 Seattle 8 8 0 261 281 W2 6-2-0 2-6-0 4-4-0 6-6-0 Oakland 7 9 0 244 372 L2 5-3-0 2-6-0 5-3-0 7-5-0 Kansas City 7 9 0 300 309 L2 5-3-0 2-6-0 4-4-0 7-5-0 Denver 6 10 0 194 257 W1 4-4-0 2-6-0 3-5-0 6-6-0National Conference
Eastern Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf Philadelphia 12 4 0 370 351 L1 7-1-0 5-3-0 6-2-0 8-4-0 Dallas 10 5 1 339 257 W2 6-2-0 4-3-1 6-2-0 8-4-0 New YorkNFC 9 7 0 252 241 L2 5-3-0 4-4-0 4-4-0 6-6-0 Washington 8 8 0 345 367 W1 4-4-0 4-4-0 2-6-0 4-8-0 St. Louis 5 11 0 372 422 L5 3-5-0 2-6-0 2-6-0 4-10-0Central Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf Green Bay 9 7 0 213 194 W2 6-2-0 3-5-0 6-2-0 8-4-0 Chicago 7 9 0 266 292 W1 3-5-0 4-4-0 4-4-0 7-7-0 Minnesota 7 9 0 272 267 L2 4-4-0 3-5-0 4-4-0 6-6-0 Detroit 7 9 0 335 349 W1 3-5-0 4-4-0 4-4-0 5-7-0 Tampa Bay 4 12 0 250 336 L2 3-5-0 1-7-0 2-6-0 3-9-0Western Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf San Francisco 13 3 0 390 254 W3 7-1-0 6-2-0 3-3-0 9-3-0 Los Angeles 11 5 0 421 269 W1 6-2-0 5-3-0 3-3-0 8-4-0 New Orleans 10 6 0 360 227 W2 6-2-0 4-4-0 4-2-0 6-6-0 Atlanta 7 9 0 230 298 L1 5-3-0 2-6-0 2-4-0 4-8-0
Dallas 27 at St. Louis 20
A good road win for the Cowboys to finish off their season. They have struggled a bit down the stretch, so this might help build a little confidence for the playoffs.
Dallas
Roger Staubach 9/21 214yds 2TDs
Earl Campbell 18car/57yds
Drew Pearson 10tt/7rec/175yds 2TDs
Thomas Henderson 6 tackles 1 fumble recovery 1TD
Efren Herrera 2 of 4 long of 50yds
St. Louis
Mike Phipps 24/36 401yds 1TD
Mike Strachan 18car/51yds
Ike Harris 9tt/5rec/102yds
Pat Tilley 6tt/4rec/97yds 1TD
George Floyd 8 tackles
Rex Robinson 2 of 4 long of 37yds
Dallas
Roger Staubach 9/21 214yds 2TDs
Earl Campbell 18car/57yds
Drew Pearson 10tt/7rec/175yds 2TDs
Thomas Henderson 6 tackles 1 fumble recovery 1TD
Efren Herrera 2 of 4 long of 50yds
St. Louis
Mike Phipps 24/36 401yds 1TD
Mike Strachan 18car/51yds
Ike Harris 9tt/5rec/102yds
Pat Tilley 6tt/4rec/97yds 1TD
George Floyd 8 tackles
Rex Robinson 2 of 4 long of 37yds
Dallas (9-5-1) at St. Louis (5-10) [MNF]
Dall offense 17th 96.5 rush - [10th] / 181.7 pass - [17th]
defense 20th 84.0 rush - [11th] / 215.7 pass - [23rd]
scoring 20.8 for - [7th] / 15.8 against - [8th]
StL offense 2nd 61.3 rush - [24th] / 264.1 pass - [1st]
defense 25th 95.3 rush - [19th] / 227.3 pass - [26th]
scoring 23.5 for - [4th] / 26.3 against - [28th]
key matchups:
QB Mike Phipps (29 TDs/4320 yds) vs. Dallas pass D
WR Ike Harris (74 rec/994 yds/7 TDs) vs. CB Lester Hayes (7 INTs/3 TDs)
prediction:
Dallas 24, St. Louis 23
Miami 21 at New York Jets 6
The past two seasons the best big game quarterback has been Bob Griese and he came through for the Dolphins again today. The Jets could never get their offense moving.
Miami
Bob Griese 13/23 233yds 3TDs 1Int
Benny Malone 24car/84yds
Mike Green 7tt/4rec/157yds 2TDs
Rick Sanford 7 tackles
New York
Vince Evans 9/23 108yds
Horace Ivory 15car/31yds
Ronnie Moore 8tt/3rec/50yds
Dennis Thurman 9 tackles
Miami
Bob Griese 13/23 233yds 3TDs 1Int
Benny Malone 24car/84yds
Mike Green 7tt/4rec/157yds 2TDs
Rick Sanford 7 tackles
New York
Vince Evans 9/23 108yds
Horace Ivory 15car/31yds
Ronnie Moore 8tt/3rec/50yds
Dennis Thurman 9 tackles
Miami (9-6) at New YorkAFC (10-5)
Mia offense 18th 95.2 rush - [11th] / 180.9 pass - [18th]
defense 2nd 50.4 rush - [2nd] / 169.8 pass - [6th]
scoring 15.8 for - [18th] / 11.3 against - [1st]
NYJ offense 6th 86.0 rush - [17th] / 217.7 pass - [6th]
defense 9th 80.7 rush - [7th] / 184.4 pass - [11th]
scoring 20.7 for - [9th] / 15.9 against - [9th]
key matchups:
WR Ronnie Moore (86 rec/1171 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Sid Dixon
DT Larry Bethea (16 sacks) vs. G Gary Puetz
TE Ronnie Lee (25 rec/326 yds/1 TDs) vs. LB Greg Buttle (2 INTs)
prediction:
Miami 16, New YorkAFC 19
Friday, October 15, 2010
Baltimore 24 at Buffalo 6
I just realized that I had looked at the numbers wrong and if I'm right now then Seattle is in over Baltimore, so this win was for nothing more than getting to 8-8. Down the stretch Baltimore lost 4 of their last 6 games. It should be noted though that of Baltimore's 8 losses this season 6 were to playoff teams.
Baltimore
Bert Jones 13/19 145yds 1Int
Billy Sims 31car/215yds 3TDs
Roger Carr 5tt/5rec/64yds
Gary Roberts 5 tackles 2 sacks
Buffalo
Gary Marangi 21/36 239yds
OJ Simpson 14car/21yds
John Holland 18tt/12rec/139yds
John Anderson 7 tackles 1 sack
Doug Jones 6 tackles 1 int
Baltimore
Bert Jones 13/19 145yds 1Int
Billy Sims 31car/215yds 3TDs
Roger Carr 5tt/5rec/64yds
Gary Roberts 5 tackles 2 sacks
Buffalo
Gary Marangi 21/36 239yds
OJ Simpson 14car/21yds
John Holland 18tt/12rec/139yds
John Anderson 7 tackles 1 sack
Doug Jones 6 tackles 1 int
Baltimore (7-8) at Buffalo (6-9)
Bal offense 13th 89.9 rush - [13th] / 197.9 pass - [12th]
defense 15th 78.3 rush - [6th] / 203.1 pass - [18th]
scoring 15.9 for - [17th] / 16.6 against - [13th]
Buff offense 28th 44.7 rush - [28th] / 160.1 pass - [26th]
defense 12th 100.3 rush - [24th] / 169.1 pass - [5th]
scoring 10.9 for - [28th] / 16.9 against - [16th]
key matchups:
DT Rod Horn (22 sacks) vs. G Bob Van Duyne
TE Reuben Gant (34 rec/366 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Kirby Criswell (2 INTs)
HB Billy Sims (1157 yds/10 TDs) vs. LB John Anderson (104 Tackles)
prediction:
Baltimore 16, Buffalo 17
Minnesota 3 at Green Bay 19
Green Bay completely dominated this game to win the NFC Central.
Green Bay
Lynn Dickey 18/35 228yds 1TD
David Overstreet 24car/75yds
Steve Odom 11tt/4rec/73yds
Ken Payne 10tt/7rec/66yds 1TD
Dan Bunz 2 tackles 1 sack 2 knockdowns
Chester Marcol 4 of 5 long of 37yds
Minnesota
Mike Rieker 14/32 131yds
Chuck Foreman 10car/32yds
Ahmad Rashad 5tt/3rec/34yds
Johnny Lynn 7 tackles 2 knockdowns
Green Bay
Lynn Dickey 18/35 228yds 1TD
David Overstreet 24car/75yds
Steve Odom 11tt/4rec/73yds
Ken Payne 10tt/7rec/66yds 1TD
Dan Bunz 2 tackles 1 sack 2 knockdowns
Chester Marcol 4 of 5 long of 37yds
Minnesota
Mike Rieker 14/32 131yds
Chuck Foreman 10car/32yds
Ahmad Rashad 5tt/3rec/34yds
Johnny Lynn 7 tackles 2 knockdowns
Minnesota (7-8) at Green Bay (8-7)
Minn offense 15th 93.2 rush - [12th] / 193.4 pass - [15th]
defense 11th 81.5 rush - [8th] / 187.7 pass - [13th]
scoring 17.9 for - [12th] / 16.5 against - [12th]
G.B. offense 27th 52.7 rush - [25th] / 155.8 pass - [27th]
defense 1st 42.8 rush - [1st] / 150.6 pass - [1st]
scoring 12.9 for - [25th] / 12.7 against - [3rd]
key matchups:
DE Mark Gastineau (20 sacks) vs. T Steve Riley
DT Dan Hampton (29 sacks) vs. G Ed White
WR Ken Payne (62 rec/828 yds/3 TDs) vs. CB Walt Williams (2 INTs)
TE Keith Krepfle (21 rec/215 yds/1 TDs) vs. LB Ken Fantetti (3 INTs/0 TDs)
WR Leonard Willis (66 rec/1102 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Henry Monroe (1 INT)
prediction:
Minnesota 15, Green Bay 18
Detroit 22 at New England 19
With 24 seconds left Greg Landry connected with Andre Tillman for the game winning score.
Detroit
Greg Landry 14/27 194yds 2TDs 1Int
Ottis Anderson 13car/82yds
Mel Jacobs 9tt/5rec/103yds
Ronnie Lott 11 tackles 2 knockdowns
Gary Shugrue 10 tackles
New England
Steve Grogan 23/37 281yds 2TDs
Don Calhoun 23car/67yds
Darryl Stingley 10tt/4rec/50yds 1TD
Steve Burks 9tt/6rec/103yds
Mike Haynes 7 tackles 1 knockdown
Detroit
Greg Landry 14/27 194yds 2TDs 1Int
Ottis Anderson 13car/82yds
Mel Jacobs 9tt/5rec/103yds
Ronnie Lott 11 tackles 2 knockdowns
Gary Shugrue 10 tackles
New England
Steve Grogan 23/37 281yds 2TDs
Don Calhoun 23car/67yds
Darryl Stingley 10tt/4rec/50yds 1TD
Steve Burks 9tt/6rec/103yds
Mike Haynes 7 tackles 1 knockdown
Detroit (6-9) at New England (9-6)
Det offense 3rd 104.3 rush - [6th] / 214.4 pass - [7th]
defense 24th 93.2 rush - [17th] / 223.8 pass - [24th]
scoring 20.9 for - [6th] / 22.0 against - [24th]
N.E. offense 22nd 101.4 rush - [9th] / 161.9 pass - [24th]
defense 5th 83.4 rush - [9th] / 168.1 pass - [4th]
scoring 14.7 for - [21st] / 11.4 against - [2nd]
key matchups:
HB Don Calhoun (1055 yds/8 TDs) vs. Detroit run D (3.5 rush avg)
TE Russ Francis (31 rec/310 yds/1 TDs) vs. LB Garth Ten Napel (2 INTs)
WR Mel Jacobs (80 rec/1302 yds/8 TDs) vs. CB Mike Haynes (3 INTs)
prediction:
Detroit 16, New England 21
Chicago 23 at Tampa Bay 20
A good end of the season win for the Bears on the road.
Chicago
Ken Anderson 9/26 150yds
Walter Payton 23car/122yds 1TD
Brian Baschnagel 10tt/5rec/101yds
Myron Lapka 2 tackles 3 sacks
Bob Thomas 3 of 4 long of 44yds
Tampa Bay
Rich Campbell 15/30 161yds 2TDs
Steve Atkins 9car/56yds
Glenn Olgesby 4tt/3rec/44yds 1TD
Tom Cousineau 3 tackles 2 sacks 1 knockdown
Danny Reece 7 tackles 4 knockdowns
Eddie Edwards 1 tackle 3 sacks
Chicago
Ken Anderson 9/26 150yds
Walter Payton 23car/122yds 1TD
Brian Baschnagel 10tt/5rec/101yds
Myron Lapka 2 tackles 3 sacks
Bob Thomas 3 of 4 long of 44yds
Tampa Bay
Rich Campbell 15/30 161yds 2TDs
Steve Atkins 9car/56yds
Glenn Olgesby 4tt/3rec/44yds 1TD
Tom Cousineau 3 tackles 2 sacks 1 knockdown
Danny Reece 7 tackles 4 knockdowns
Eddie Edwards 1 tackle 3 sacks
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Chicago (6-9) at Tampa Bay (4-11)
Chi offense 12th 78.1 rush - [19th] / 210.0 pass - [9th]
defense 7th 87.9 rush - [13th] / 174.1 pass - [8th]
scoring 16.2 for - [14th] / 18.1 against - [19th]
T.B. offense 14th 107.9 rush - [5th] / 178.9 pass - [19th]
defense 21st 97.3 rush - [22nd] / 205.3 pass - [19th]
scoring 15.3 for - [20th] / 20.9 against - [22nd]
key matchups:
DT Myron Lapka (22 sacks) vs. G Everett Little
WR James Scott (71 rec/1065 yds/4 TDs) vs. CB Curtis Jordan (2 INTs)
prediction:
Chicago 19, Tampa Bay 20
Kansas City 11 at Denver 20
A big loss for the Chiefs. They needed this win to keep their playoff hopes alive, but their offense struggled and they fell short. Seattle fans are now waiting to see what happens with Baltimore. If the Colts lose the Seahawks are in.
Denver
Danny White 15/27 231yds 1Int
Rickey Anderson 25car/107yds 2TDs
Art Monk 12tt/3rec/46yds
Terrence Yunker 4tt/3rec/70yds
Randy Gradishar 6 tackles 1 sack
Kansas City
Greg Hendrickson 21/33 259yds 1TD 2Ints
Ted Brown 12car/36yds
Armand Jackson 11tt/7rec/108yds 1TD
Bob Gregolunas 4 tackles 1 sack 1 int
Denver
Danny White 15/27 231yds 1Int
Rickey Anderson 25car/107yds 2TDs
Art Monk 12tt/3rec/46yds
Terrence Yunker 4tt/3rec/70yds
Randy Gradishar 6 tackles 1 sack
Kansas City
Greg Hendrickson 21/33 259yds 1TD 2Ints
Ted Brown 12car/36yds
Armand Jackson 11tt/7rec/108yds 1TD
Bob Gregolunas 4 tackles 1 sack 1 int
Kansas City (7-8) at Denver (5-10)
K.C. offense 11th 117.1 rush - [3rd] / 173.5 pass - [21st]
defense 28th 104.9 rush - [26th] / 227.0 pass - [25th]
scoring 19.3 for - [11th] / 19.3 against - [21st]
Den offense 25th 79.9 rush - [18th] / 160.7 pass - [25th]
defense 14th 95.4 rush - [20th] / 184.4 pass - [12th]
scoring 11.6 for - [27th] / 16.4 against - [11th]
key matchups:
WR Terrence Yunker (51 rec/619 yds/2 TDs) vs. CB Gerald Jackson (2 INTs)
HB Ted Brown (1199 yds/6 TDs) vs. LB Randy Gradishar (116 Tackles)
prediction:
Kansas City 18, Denver 19
New York Giants 10 at San Francisco 17
All the Giants had to do to clinch their spot in the playoffs, was fly to San Francisco and beat what has been the best team in the League all season. They couldn't do it. Their defense played a brilliant game, but they gave up two interceptions for touchdowns. That puts Dallas and New Orleans in the playoffs.
San Francisco
Jim Plunkett 11/14 158yds
Delvin Williams 12car/22yds
Jerry Butler 3tt/3rec/44yds
Kim Anderson 12 tackles
Aaron Mitchell 5 tackles 1 knockdown 1 int 1TD
New York
Joe Reed 15/36 138yds 1TD 2Ints
Chuck Muncie 20car/123yds
David Hill 11tt/6rec/74yds 1TD
John Jefferson 8tt/6rec/74yds 1TD
Don Smith 9 tackles
San Francisco
Jim Plunkett 11/14 158yds
Delvin Williams 12car/22yds
Jerry Butler 3tt/3rec/44yds
Kim Anderson 12 tackles
Aaron Mitchell 5 tackles 1 knockdown 1 int 1TD
New York
Joe Reed 15/36 138yds 1TD 2Ints
Chuck Muncie 20car/123yds
David Hill 11tt/6rec/74yds 1TD
John Jefferson 8tt/6rec/74yds 1TD
Don Smith 9 tackles
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
New YorkNFC (9-6) at San Francisco (12-3)
NYG offense 20th 71.2 rush - [22nd] / 199.0 pass - [11th]
defense 6th 87.9 rush - [14th] / 171.1 pass - [7th]
scoring 16.1 for - [15th] / 14.9 against - [6th]
S.F. offense 5th 87.5 rush - [15th] / 228.2 pass - [3rd]
defense 10th 89.9 rush - [15th] / 176.7 pass - [9th]
scoring 24.9 for - [2nd] / 16.3 against - [10th]
key matchups:
HB Delvin Williams (1026 yds/12 TDs) vs. LB Brad Van Pelt (105 Tackles)
TE Ken MacAfee (28 rec/364 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Brad Van Pelt (2 INTs)
DT Don Smith (27 sacks) vs. G John Watson
WR Jim Robinson (63 rec/1222 yds/10 TDs) vs. CB Eric Harris (1 INT)
TE David Hill (53 rec/425 yds/1 TDs) vs. LB Bruce Elia (2 INTs)
prediction:
New YorkNFC 16, San Francisco 23
San Diego 7 at Seattle 21
So Seattle has done what they needed to make the playoffs here in the last week. At the beginning of the season I had picked Seattle to win their Division, and if they had played this way all year they would have. As it is they need the Chiefs and the Colts to lose.
Seattle
Brian Sipe 14/27 207yds 3TDs
Sterling Rolfe 15car/71yds
Duke Fergerson 8tt/4rec/85yds 3TDs
Lodie Dixon 3 sacks
Mike Stensrud 1 tackle 3 sacks
Dave Brown 6 tackles 1 sack
San Diego
Dan Fouts 17/32 223yds 1TD
Rickey Young 12car/34yds
Jesse Wolfram 9tt/4rec/97yds
Jesse Baker 6 tackles 1 sack
Seattle
Brian Sipe 14/27 207yds 3TDs
Sterling Rolfe 15car/71yds
Duke Fergerson 8tt/4rec/85yds 3TDs
Lodie Dixon 3 sacks
Mike Stensrud 1 tackle 3 sacks
Dave Brown 6 tackles 1 sack
San Diego
Dan Fouts 17/32 223yds 1TD
Rickey Young 12car/34yds
Jesse Wolfram 9tt/4rec/97yds
Jesse Baker 6 tackles 1 sack
San Diego (10-5) at Seattle (7-8)
S.D. offense 26th 47.3 rush - [27th] / 189.3 pass - [16th]
defense 3rd 83.6 rush - [10th] / 161.9 pass - [3rd]
scoring 14.1 for - [23rd] / 12.9 against - [4th]
Sea offense 16th 112.6 rush - [4th] / 166.9 pass - [22nd]
defense 16th 93.9 rush - [18th] / 188.2 pass - [14th]
scoring 16.0 for - [16th] / 18.3 against - [20th]
key matchups:
TE Pete Holohan (3 rec/20 yds/0 TDs) vs. LB Mark Merrill (2 INTs)
prediction:
San Diego 16, Seattle 17
Oakland 13 at New Orleans 42
If the Raiders won this game they would have locked up the last playoff spot in the AFC, but their defense had no answer for the Saints who racked up over 500 yards of offense. The Saints now have to wait for the outcome of Dallas and New York. They need one of these teams to move to make the playoffs.
New Orleans
Peil Pennington 20/31 283yds 4TDs 1Int
Tony Dorsett 20car/153yds
Jerrold McRae 8tt/8rec/149yds 2TDs
Freddie Solomon 6tt/4rec/66yds 2TDs
Craig Cassady 6 tackles 1 sack
Oakland
Ken Stabler 9/24 157yds 1TD
James Owens 15car/22yds
Derrick Jensen 3tt/3rec/47yds
Tommy Campbell 10 tackles
New Orleans
Peil Pennington 20/31 283yds 4TDs 1Int
Tony Dorsett 20car/153yds
Jerrold McRae 8tt/8rec/149yds 2TDs
Freddie Solomon 6tt/4rec/66yds 2TDs
Craig Cassady 6 tackles 1 sack
Oakland
Ken Stabler 9/24 157yds 1TD
James Owens 15car/22yds
Derrick Jensen 3tt/3rec/47yds
Tommy Campbell 10 tackles
Oakland (7-8) at New Orleans (9-6)
Oak offense 19th 117.4 rush - [2nd] / 155.6 pass - [28th]
defense 27th 116.9 rush - [27th] / 212.5 pass - [21st]
scoring 15.4 for - [19th] / 22.0 against - [25th]
N.O. offense 10th 103.6 rush - [8th] / 196.9 pass - [13th]
defense 13th 54.3 rush - [4th] / 215.1 pass - [22nd]
scoring 21.2 for - [5th] / 14.3 against - [5th]
key matchups:
TE Bruce Hardy (21 rec/255 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Jim LeClair (3 INTs)
TE Dave Casper (43 rec/458 yds/0 TDs) vs. LB Junior Hardin (2 INTs)
prediction:
Oakland 15, New Orleans 25
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Cincinnati (2-13) at Pittsburgh (5-10)
Cinn offense 7th 77.3 rush - [20th] / 226.1 pass - [5th]
defense 26th 129.4 rush - [28th] / 199.8 pass - [17th]
scoring 16.7 for - [13th] / 24.4 against - [27th]
Pitt offense 24th 76.8 rush - [21st] / 165.4 pass - [23rd]
defense 22nd 97.4 rush - [23rd] / 211.1 pass - [20th]
scoring 13.5 for - [24th] / 16.7 against - [14th]
key matchups:
TE Dan Ross (50 rec/458 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Lawrence Taylor (2 INTs)
prediction:
Cincinnati 17, Pittsburgh 22
Los Angeles 31 at Atlanta 16
The Rams are in the playoffs after overwhelming the Falcons.
Los Angeles
James Harris 24/34 341yds 3TDs
William Andrews 14car/40yds 1TD
Mike Cobb 6tt/6rec/79yds 2TDs
John Barefield 10 tackles 1 sack 1 int
Atlanta
Marc Wilson 25/45 280yds 2TDs 2Ints
Bubba Bean 14car/35yds
Wes Chandler 10tt/7rec/91yds
Ralph Ortega 11 tackles
Oliver Davis 11 tackles 1 knockdown
Los Angeles
James Harris 24/34 341yds 3TDs
William Andrews 14car/40yds 1TD
Mike Cobb 6tt/6rec/79yds 2TDs
John Barefield 10 tackles 1 sack 1 int
Atlanta
Marc Wilson 25/45 280yds 2TDs 2Ints
Bubba Bean 14car/35yds
Wes Chandler 10tt/7rec/91yds
Ralph Ortega 11 tackles
Oliver Davis 11 tackles 1 knockdown
Los Angeles (10-5) at Atlanta (7-8)
L.A. offense 4th 86.3 rush - [16th] / 229.8 pass - [2nd]
defense 8th 85.9 rush - [12th] / 177.2 pass - [10th]
scoring 26.0 for - [1st] / 16.9 against - [15th]
Atl offense 21st 68.8 rush - [23rd] / 195.5 pass - [14th]
defense 18th 101.8 rush - [25th] / 191.8 pass - [15th]
scoring 14.3 for - [22nd] / 17.8 against - [18th]
key matchups:
DE Dennis Harrison (19 sacks) vs. T Arthur Scott
WR Al Jenkins (49 rec/600 yds/5 TDs) vs. CB Monte Jackson (4 INTs/3 TDs)
TE John Spagnola (67 rec/629 yds/1 TDs) vs. LB Jim Youngblood (1 INT)
QB James Harris (27 TDs/3513 yds) vs. Atlanta pass D
WR George Lantz (64 rec/1170 yds/10 TDs) vs. CB Ron Mabra
prediction:
Los Angeles 22, Atlanta 19
Houston 13 at Cleveland 16
Cleveland gets their win to finish out the season. They need a lot of losses and luck to get the final playoff spot. If the Browns can find any kind of running game in the offseason they will be the favorites to take the AFC Central next season.
Cleveland
Dave Mays 14/20 269yds 2TDs 1Fumble
Greg Pruitt 15car/23yds
Aundra Thompson 6tt/5rec/187yds 2TDs
Tom Fleming 10tt/6rec/65yds
Art Still 7 tackles 1 sack
Dave Graf 7 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
Houston
Dan Pastorini 15/29 162yds 1TD
Ralph Nelson 21car/107yds
Ron Smith 5tt/3rec/40yds
Barry Krauss 4 tackles 3 sacks 1 knockdown
Cleveland
Dave Mays 14/20 269yds 2TDs 1Fumble
Greg Pruitt 15car/23yds
Aundra Thompson 6tt/5rec/187yds 2TDs
Tom Fleming 10tt/6rec/65yds
Art Still 7 tackles 1 sack
Dave Graf 7 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
Houston
Dan Pastorini 15/29 162yds 1TD
Ralph Nelson 21car/107yds
Ron Smith 5tt/3rec/40yds
Barry Krauss 4 tackles 3 sacks 1 knockdown
Houston (8-6-1) at Cleveland (6-9)
Hou offense 8th 88.7 rush - [14th] / 213.8 pass - [8th]
defense 17th 53.9 rush - [3rd] / 231.7 pass - [27th]
scoring 19.9 for - [10th] / 17.0 against - [17th]
Clev offense 23rd 51.7 rush - [26th] / 203.1 pass - [10th]
defense 4th 90.4 rush - [16th] / 157.6 pass - [2nd]
scoring 12.5 for - [26th] / 15.1 against - [7th]
key matchups:
WR Tom Fleming (69 rec/989 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Willie Alexander (3 INTs)
TE Tim Wrightman (71 rec/723 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Barry Krauss (1 INT)
WR Ken Burrough (53 rec/865 yds/5 TDs) vs. CB Luther Philyaw (2 INTs)
prediction:
Houston 18, Cleveland 19
Philadelphia 14 at Washington 34
The Eagles were never in this game and John Walton struggled. A good way for the Redskins to end their season, they finish with an 8-8 record.
Washington
Joe Theismann 15/27 263yds 2TDs
Mike Thomas 23car/104yds 2TDs 1 Fumble 1tt/1rec/12yds 1TD
Don Westbrook 9tt/4rec/112yds 1TD
Walter Tullis 8 tackles 1 knockdown
Philadelphia
John Walton 14/29 142yds 3Ints
Ricky Bell 13car/70yds 2TDs
James Lofton 7tt/5rec/40yds
Cliff Odom 7 tackles 1 sack
Washington
Joe Theismann 15/27 263yds 2TDs
Mike Thomas 23car/104yds 2TDs 1 Fumble 1tt/1rec/12yds 1TD
Don Westbrook 9tt/4rec/112yds 1TD
Walter Tullis 8 tackles 1 knockdown
Philadelphia
John Walton 14/29 142yds 3Ints
Ricky Bell 13car/70yds 2TDs
James Lofton 7tt/5rec/40yds
Cliff Odom 7 tackles 1 sack
Monday, October 11, 2010
Philadelphia (12-3) at Washington (7-8)
Phil offense 9th 123.6 rush - [1st] / 177.0 pass - [20th]
defense 23rd 68.3 rush - [5th] / 240.3 pass - [28th]
scoring 23.7 for - [3rd] / 21.1 against - [23rd]
Wash offense 1st 104.3 rush - [7th] / 226.5 pass - [4th]
defense 19th 96.4 rush - [21st] / 198.3 pass - [16th]
scoring 20.7 for - [8th] / 23.5 against - [26th]
key matchups:
QB Joe Theismann (28 TDs/3749 yds) vs. Philadelphia pass D
HB Ricky Bell (1243 yds/12 TDs) vs. Washington run D (3.5 rush avg)
WR James Lofton (50 rec/870 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Walter Tullis (2 INTs)
prediction:
Philadelphia 24, Washington 25
NFL 1982 Week 16 Preview
The Eagles sit atop the NFC East as they have all season and are playing this last week for home field through the playoffs. There is a shot the East could send three teams to the playoffs. The Giants have the toughest road since they have to travel to San Francisco for their final game.
In the NFC Central it is down to two teams, the Packers and the Vikings, and they play this week. The Vikings beat the Packers in their first game 10-6, so if they can go into Green Bay and win the game, they win the Division.
The NFC West is also looking to send three teams to the playoffs. The 49ers are in and get a first week bye. The Rams and the Saints though still need to win games. If the Rams lose and the Saints, Giants, and Cowboys all win, the Rams may be in trouble.
In the AFC It's all about the final playoff spot. There is a chance the AFC East could send four teams to the playoffs. The Jets, the Dolphins, and the Patriots are all in and all playing this last week to determine the Division champ. The Colts are for the last wild card spot as are the Bills.
The Colts and Bills are competing against the Chiefs, the Seahawks, the Raiders, and the Browns for the last spot. The Browns have rallied late in the season to give themselves a shot but will have to beat Division champs Houston and everyone of these other teams will have to lose if they hope to get in.
In the AFC West the Chargers will be playing for home field through the playoffs, and everyone but Denver will be playing for the final playoff spot. Buffalo and Baltimore are the only two teams playing each other for the final spot, so it could be interesting to see how this works out.
Statistics
QBs
SF Jim Plunkett 96.4
Phi John Walton 94.8
Hou Dan Pastorini 92.2
RBs
Phi Ricky Bell 1,243yds
KC Ted Brown 1,199yds
Bal Billy Sims 1,157yds
Recs
Det Mel Jacobs 1,302yds
NYG Jim Robinson 1,222yds
NYJ Ronnie Moore 1,171yds
Playoff Picture
AFC
San Diego 10-5
New York 10-5
Houston 8-6-1
Miami 9-6
New England 9-6
Oakland 7-8
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Baltimore 7-8
Kansas City 7-8
Seattle 7-8
Buffalo 6-9
Cleveland 6-9
NFC
San Francisco 12-3
Philadelphia 12-3
Green Bay 8-7
Los Angeles 10-5
Dallas 9-5-1
New York 9-6
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New Orleans 9-6
Minnesota 7-8
Games to Watch
Oakland 7-8 at New Orleans 9-6
This is a must win game for both teams. If the Raiders win they are in, the Saints still need the Giants to lose to get in.
New York Giants 9-6 at San Francisco 12-3
This is a must win for the Giants, while the 49ers are playing for home field throughout. This should be a high scoring affair.
Minnesota 7-8 at Green Bay 8-7
The winner of this game takes the NFC Central.
Miami 9-6 at New York Jets 10-5
The winner of this game takes the AFC East.
Baltimore 7-8 at Buffalo 6-9
For Buffalo to make the playoffs it would take a miracle, but miracles to happen. The Colts are second in line to the Raiders so all they need is a win and a Raiders loss to get into the playoffs.
San Diego 10-5 at Seattle 7-8
Quite a few teams have to lose for the Seahawks to make the playoffs, but they have to win. The Chargers are playing for home field throughout.
In the NFC Central it is down to two teams, the Packers and the Vikings, and they play this week. The Vikings beat the Packers in their first game 10-6, so if they can go into Green Bay and win the game, they win the Division.
The NFC West is also looking to send three teams to the playoffs. The 49ers are in and get a first week bye. The Rams and the Saints though still need to win games. If the Rams lose and the Saints, Giants, and Cowboys all win, the Rams may be in trouble.
In the AFC It's all about the final playoff spot. There is a chance the AFC East could send four teams to the playoffs. The Jets, the Dolphins, and the Patriots are all in and all playing this last week to determine the Division champ. The Colts are for the last wild card spot as are the Bills.
The Colts and Bills are competing against the Chiefs, the Seahawks, the Raiders, and the Browns for the last spot. The Browns have rallied late in the season to give themselves a shot but will have to beat Division champs Houston and everyone of these other teams will have to lose if they hope to get in.
In the AFC West the Chargers will be playing for home field through the playoffs, and everyone but Denver will be playing for the final playoff spot. Buffalo and Baltimore are the only two teams playing each other for the final spot, so it could be interesting to see how this works out.
Statistics
QBs
SF Jim Plunkett 96.4
Phi John Walton 94.8
Hou Dan Pastorini 92.2
RBs
Phi Ricky Bell 1,243yds
KC Ted Brown 1,199yds
Bal Billy Sims 1,157yds
Recs
Det Mel Jacobs 1,302yds
NYG Jim Robinson 1,222yds
NYJ Ronnie Moore 1,171yds
Playoff Picture
AFC
San Diego 10-5
New York 10-5
Houston 8-6-1
Miami 9-6
New England 9-6
Oakland 7-8
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Baltimore 7-8
Kansas City 7-8
Seattle 7-8
Buffalo 6-9
Cleveland 6-9
NFC
San Francisco 12-3
Philadelphia 12-3
Green Bay 8-7
Los Angeles 10-5
Dallas 9-5-1
New York 9-6
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New Orleans 9-6
Minnesota 7-8
Games to Watch
Oakland 7-8 at New Orleans 9-6
This is a must win game for both teams. If the Raiders win they are in, the Saints still need the Giants to lose to get in.
New York Giants 9-6 at San Francisco 12-3
This is a must win for the Giants, while the 49ers are playing for home field throughout. This should be a high scoring affair.
Minnesota 7-8 at Green Bay 8-7
The winner of this game takes the NFC Central.
Miami 9-6 at New York Jets 10-5
The winner of this game takes the AFC East.
Baltimore 7-8 at Buffalo 6-9
For Buffalo to make the playoffs it would take a miracle, but miracles to happen. The Colts are second in line to the Raiders so all they need is a win and a Raiders loss to get into the playoffs.
San Diego 10-5 at Seattle 7-8
Quite a few teams have to lose for the Seahawks to make the playoffs, but they have to win. The Chargers are playing for home field throughout.
Friday, October 8, 2010
NFL 1982 Week 15 Standings
American Conference
Eastern Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf New YorkAFC 10 5 0 311 239 W5 6-1-0 4-4-0 4-3-0 6-5-0 Miami 9 6 0 237 169 L2 5-3-0 4-3-0 5-2-0 8-5-0 New England 9 6 0 220 171 W2 5-2-0 4-4-0 4-4-0 6-6-0 Baltimore 7 8 0 238 249 W1 4-4-0 3-4-0 2-5-0 4-7-0 Buffalo 6 9 0 163 254 L2 1-6-0 5-3-0 3-4-0 5-6-0Central Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf Houston 8 6 1 299 255 W1 5-2-1 3-4-0 5-0-0 8-3-0 Cleveland 6 9 0 188 227 L1 4-3-0 2-6-0 3-2-0 6-5-0 Pittsburgh 5 10 0 203 250 W2 2-5-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 3-8-0 Cincinnati 2 13 0 250 366 W1 1-7-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 2-9-0Western Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf San Diego 10 5 0 211 194 W2 6-2-0 4-3-0 4-3-0 8-5-0 Oakland 7 8 0 231 330 L1 5-3-0 2-5-0 5-3-0 7-5-0 Kansas City 7 8 0 289 289 L1 5-3-0 2-5-0 4-3-0 7-4-0 Seattle 7 8 0 240 274 W1 5-2-0 2-6-0 3-4-0 5-6-0 Denver 5 10 0 174 246 L2 3-4-0 2-6-0 2-5-0 5-6-0National Conference
Eastern Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf Philadelphia 12 3 0 356 317 W2 7-1-0 5-2-0 6-1-0 8-3-0 Dallas 9 5 1 312 237 W1 6-2-0 3-3-1 5-2-0 7-4-0 New YorkNFC 9 6 0 242 224 L1 5-3-0 4-3-0 4-4-0 6-5-0 Washington 7 8 0 311 353 L2 3-4-0 4-4-0 1-6-0 3-8-0 St. Louis 5 10 0 352 395 L4 3-4-0 2-6-0 2-5-0 4-9-0Central Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf Green Bay 8 7 0 194 191 W1 5-2-0 3-5-0 5-2-0 7-4-0 Minnesota 7 8 0 269 248 L1 4-4-0 3-4-0 4-3-0 6-5-0 Detroit 6 9 0 313 330 L2 3-5-0 3-4-0 4-4-0 5-7-0 Chicago 6 9 0 243 272 L1 3-5-0 3-4-0 3-4-0 6-7-0 Tampa Bay 4 11 0 230 313 L1 3-4-0 1-7-0 2-5-0 3-8-0Western Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf San Francisco 12 3 0 373 244 W2 6-1-0 6-2-0 3-3-0 8-3-0 Los Angeles 10 5 0 390 253 L1 6-2-0 4-3-0 2-3-0 7-4-0 New Orleans 9 6 0 318 214 W1 5-2-0 4-4-0 4-2-0 6-6-0 Atlanta 7 8 0 214 267 W1 5-2-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 4-7-0
Kansas City 14 at San Francisco 31
If Kansas City wins this game they are in control of the final AFC playoff spot, but the 49ers were too much to handle.
San Francisco
Jim Plunkett 17/26 276yds 3TDs
Delvin Williams 22car/88yds
Randy Reutershan 4tt/3rec/73yds
Reggie Lewis 4 tackles
Kansas City
Greg Hendrickson 14/27 150yds 1TD 1Fumble
Ted Brown 18car/110yds
Carl Roaches 6tt/4rec/65yds
Steve Bograkos 8 tackles
San Francisco
Jim Plunkett 17/26 276yds 3TDs
Delvin Williams 22car/88yds
Randy Reutershan 4tt/3rec/73yds
Reggie Lewis 4 tackles
Kansas City
Greg Hendrickson 14/27 150yds 1TD 1Fumble
Ted Brown 18car/110yds
Carl Roaches 6tt/4rec/65yds
Steve Bograkos 8 tackles
Kansas City (7-7) at San Francisco (11-3) [MNF]
K.C. offense 11th 117.3 rush - [3rd] / 177.6 pass - [21st]
defense 26th 103.8 rush - [24th] / 225.1 pass - [25th]
scoring 19.6 for - [10th] / 18.4 against - [19th]
S.F. offense 5th 85.1 rush - [17th] / 226.4 pass - [3rd]
defense 11th 88.2 rush - [14th] / 181.1 pass - [12th]
scoring 24.4 for - [2nd] / 16.4 against - [13th]
key matchups:
HB Delvin Williams (938 yds/12 TDs) vs. LB Kim Bokamper (94 Tackles)
WR Jim Lash (58 rec/841 yds/3 TDs) vs. CB Gerald Jackson (2 INTs)
HB Ted Brown (1089 yds/6 TDs) vs. San Francisco run D (3.9 rush avg)
TE Walter White (38 rec/351 yds/3 TDs) vs. LB Bruce Elia (2 INTs)
prediction:
Kansas City 18, San Francisco 24
Green Bay 6 at Chicago 3
The Packers got a big road win that puts them in control of the NFC Central and knocks the Bears out of the playoff hunt.
Green Bay
Lynn Dickey 15/23 147yds
David Overstreet 19car/48yds
Steve Odom 6tt/5rec/58yds
Dan Bunz 8 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
Chicago
Ken Anderson 23/38 216yds
Walter Payton 12car/16yds
James Scott 11tt/6rec/67yds
Ronald Parker 9tt/8rec/78yds
Jerry Robinson 7 tackles
Green Bay
Lynn Dickey 15/23 147yds
David Overstreet 19car/48yds
Steve Odom 6tt/5rec/58yds
Dan Bunz 8 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
Chicago
Ken Anderson 23/38 216yds
Walter Payton 12car/16yds
James Scott 11tt/6rec/67yds
Ronald Parker 9tt/8rec/78yds
Jerry Robinson 7 tackles
Green Bay (7-7) at Chicago (6-8)
G.B. offense 27th 51.7 rush - [26th] / 156.5 pass - [27th]
defense 1st 44.1 rush - [1st] / 147.8 pass - [1st]
scoring 13.4 for - [24th] / 13.4 against - [3rd]
Chi offense 13th 81.9 rush - [19th] / 211.4 pass - [9th]
defense 9th 89.4 rush - [15th] / 176.1 pass - [9th]
scoring 17.1 for - [13th] / 19.0 against - [21st]
key matchups:
DT Myron Lapka (22 sacks) vs. G Melvin Jackson
WR James Scott (65 rec/998 yds/4 TDs) vs. CB Henry Monroe (1 INT)
DE Mark Gastineau (20 sacks) vs. T Dan Jiggets
DT Dan Hampton (27 sacks) vs. G Revie Sorey
prediction:
Green Bay 16, Chicago 18
Baltimore 17 at Detroit 13
A win would have kept the Lions playoff hopes alive, but they could do nothing offensively in the second half and the Colts took a critical road win to instead keep their playoff hopes alive.
Baltimore
Bert Jones 15/21 219yds 1Int
Billy Sims 24car/79yds 1TD 1Fumble
Bill Malouf 2tt/2rec/60yds
Kirby Criswell 5 tackles 1 knockdown
Detroit
Greg Landry 11/25 135yds
Ottis Anderson 20car/83yds 1TD
Mel Jacobs 10tt/6rec/66yds
Ronnie Lott 8 tackles 1 int
Baltimore
Bert Jones 15/21 219yds 1Int
Billy Sims 24car/79yds 1TD 1Fumble
Bill Malouf 2tt/2rec/60yds
Kirby Criswell 5 tackles 1 knockdown
Detroit
Greg Landry 11/25 135yds
Ottis Anderson 20car/83yds 1TD
Mel Jacobs 10tt/6rec/66yds
Ronnie Lott 8 tackles 1 int
Baltimore (6-8) at Detroit (6-8)
Bal offense 14th 88.5 rush - [14th] / 197.2 pass - [11th]
defense 16th 77.6 rush - [6th] / 207.9 pass - [18th]
scoring 15.8 for - [18th] / 16.9 against - [15th]
Det offense 1st 105.5 rush - [6th] / 220.1 pass - [6th]
defense 24th 92.0 rush - [17th] / 225.0 pass - [24th]
scoring 21.4 for - [5th] / 22.4 against - [24th]
key matchups:
WR Mel Jacobs (74 rec/1236 yds/8 TDs) vs. CB Ray Griffin
TE Junior Miller (24 rec/276 yds/0 TDs) vs. LB Kirby Criswell (2 INTs)
HB Billy Sims (1078 yds/9 TDs) vs. Detroit run D (3.5 rush avg)
TE Doug Marsh (32 rec/293 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Garth Ten Napel (2 INTs)
prediction:
Baltimore 19, Detroit 22
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Houston 32 at Buffalo 3
A solid road win for the Oilers. They had struggled the last few weeks so maybe this will build their confidence as we get closer to the playoffs.
Houston
Dan Pastorini 20/32 227yds 3TDs
Ralph Nelson 16car/43yds 1TD
Ken Burrough 8tt/7rec/70yds
Dwight Hicks 6 tackles 1 sack 1 safety
Buffalo
Joe Ferguson 8/17 127yds 1Int
OJ Simpson 13car/17yds
John Holland 7tt/5rec/91yds
John Anderson 11 tackles
Houston
Dan Pastorini 20/32 227yds 3TDs
Ralph Nelson 16car/43yds 1TD
Ken Burrough 8tt/7rec/70yds
Dwight Hicks 6 tackles 1 sack 1 safety
Buffalo
Joe Ferguson 8/17 127yds 1Int
OJ Simpson 13car/17yds
John Holland 7tt/5rec/91yds
John Anderson 11 tackles
Houston (7-6-1) at Buffalo (6-8)
Hou offense 7th 90.7 rush - [13th] / 214.6 pass - [8th]
defense 19th 56.7 rush - [4th] / 235.6 pass - [27th]
scoring 19.1 for - [11th] / 18.0 against - [18th]
Buff offense 28th 46.9 rush - [27th] / 158.8 pass - [26th]
defense 12th 103.1 rush - [23rd] / 166.7 pass - [5th]
scoring 11.4 for - [28th] / 15.9 against - [11th]
key matchups:
DT Rod Horn (20 sacks) vs. G Ed Fisher
WR Bob Chandler (54 rec/737 yds/2 TDs) vs. CB Willie Alexander (2 INTs)
prediction:
Houston 17, Buffalo 18
New York Jets 21 at Minnesota 18
A good road win for the Jets puts them alone atop the AFC East. It also matches them with San Diego for the best record in the AFC.
New York
Vince Evans 18/28 179yds 2TDs
Horace Ivory 17car/60yds 1TD
Howard Satterwhite 7tt/5rec/73yds 1TD
Raymond Clayborn 10 tackles 1Int
Minnesota
Mike Rieker 23/36 244yds 1TD 1Int
Chuck Foreman 17car/85yds 1Fumble
Leonard Willis 6tt/5rec/103yds
Matt Blair 10 tackles 2 knockdowns
New York
Vince Evans 18/28 179yds 2TDs
Horace Ivory 17car/60yds 1TD
Howard Satterwhite 7tt/5rec/73yds 1TD
Raymond Clayborn 10 tackles 1Int
Minnesota
Mike Rieker 23/36 244yds 1TD 1Int
Chuck Foreman 17car/85yds 1Fumble
Leonard Willis 6tt/5rec/103yds
Matt Blair 10 tackles 2 knockdowns
New YorkAFC (9-5) at Minnesota (7-7)
NYJ offense 6th 86.4 rush - [16th] / 221.1 pass - [5th]
defense 8th 79.2 rush - [7th] / 180.5 pass - [11th]
scoring 20.7 for - [6th] / 15.8 against - [10th]
Minn offense 15th 92.6 rush - [12th] / 190.1 pass - [15th]
defense 13th 81.5 rush - [8th] / 188.9 pass - [15th]
scoring 17.9 for - [12th] / 16.2 against - [12th]
key matchups:
WR Leonard Willis (61 rec/999 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Dennis Thurman
TE Stu Voight (29 rec/227 yds/0 TDs) vs. LB Greg Buttle (2 INTs)
WR Ronnie Moore (83 rec/1148 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Walt Williams (2 INTs)
TE Willie Scott (16 rec/127 yds/0 TDs) vs. LB Ken Fantetti (3 INTs/0 TDs)
prediction:
New YorkAFC 18, Minnesota 20
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tampa Bay 10 at New England 13
The Patriots rallied back to pull out the win. With just 35 seconds left in the game Steve Grogan connected with Bill Kellar on the go ahead 19 yard touchdown pass.
New England
Steve Grogan 17/29 220yds 1TD
Walter Abercrombie 4car/60yds
Darryl Stingley 4tt/3rec/44yds
Larry McGrew 8 tackles
Tampa Bay
Rich Campbell 10/18 132yds
Louis Carter 6car/23yds 1TD
Glenn Oglesby 5tt/4rec/62yds
Curtis Jordan 5 tackles 1 sack
Eddie Edwards 2 tackles 3 sacks
New England
Steve Grogan 17/29 220yds 1TD
Walter Abercrombie 4car/60yds
Darryl Stingley 4tt/3rec/44yds
Larry McGrew 8 tackles
Tampa Bay
Rich Campbell 10/18 132yds
Louis Carter 6car/23yds 1TD
Glenn Oglesby 5tt/4rec/62yds
Curtis Jordan 5 tackles 1 sack
Eddie Edwards 2 tackles 3 sacks
Tampa Bay (4-10) at New England (8-6)
T.B. offense 12th 110.6 rush - [4th] / 184.1 pass - [17th]
defense 21st 96.3 rush - [20th] / 208.1 pass - [19th]
scoring 15.7 for - [19th] / 21.4 against - [22nd]
N.E. offense 22nd 100.6 rush - [9th] / 161.6 pass - [24th]
defense 5th 84.4 rush - [11th] / 172.6 pass - [7th]
scoring 14.8 for - [21st] / 11.5 against - [2nd]
key matchups:
WR Darryl Stingley (51 rec/640 yds/2 TDs) vs. CB Curtis Jordan (2 INTs)
DT Barry Bennett (15 sacks) vs. G John Hannah
WR Morris Owens (57 rec/749 yds/2 TDs) vs. CB Mike Haynes (3 INTs)
prediction:
Tampa Bay 14, New England 21
St. Louis 23 at Atlanta 24
The Cardinals scored late but missed the extra point kick to tie the game up. This is a good win for the Falcons who could possibly end with a .500 record.
Atlanta
Marc Wilson 13/26 161yds 2TDs
Bubba Bean 18car/60yds 1TD
Joe Stewart 6tt/4rec/70yds 1TD
Rolland Lawrence 6 tackles 2 knockdowns 2 ints
Rick Woods 10 tackles
St. Louis
Mike Phipps 29/44 335yds 3TDs 2Ints
Mike Strachan 14car/28yds
Ike Harris 14tt/9rec/103yds 1TD
Mike Sensibaugh 8 tackles 1 knockdown
Atlanta
Marc Wilson 13/26 161yds 2TDs
Bubba Bean 18car/60yds 1TD
Joe Stewart 6tt/4rec/70yds 1TD
Rolland Lawrence 6 tackles 2 knockdowns 2 ints
Rick Woods 10 tackles
St. Louis
Mike Phipps 29/44 335yds 3TDs 2Ints
Mike Strachan 14car/28yds
Ike Harris 14tt/9rec/103yds 1TD
Mike Sensibaugh 8 tackles 1 knockdown
St. Louis (5-9) at Atlanta (6-8)
StL offense 3rd 62.9 rush - [24th] / 259.0 pass - [1st]
defense 25th 98.1 rush - [21st] / 227.9 pass - [26th]
scoring 23.5 for - [4th] / 26.5 against - [28th]
Atl offense 21st 69.6 rush - [23rd] / 193.8 pass - [13th]
defense 17th 106.3 rush - [26th] / 181.6 pass - [13th]
scoring 13.6 for - [23rd] / 17.4 against - [17th]
key matchups:
DE Dennis Harrison (19 sacks) vs. T Dan Dierdorf
TE John Spagnola (67 rec/629 yds/1 TDs) vs. LB Reggie Mathis
QB Mike Phipps (26 TDs/3985 yds) vs. Atlanta pass D
prediction:
St. Louis 20, Atlanta 23
Cincinnati 14 at Miami 11
The Bengals outplayed Miami on both sides of the ball for their second win of the year.
Cincinnati
Bob Bateman 17/33 311yds
George Ragsdale 8car/48yds
Charles White 22car/24yds 1TD 1fumble
Billy Brooks 10tt/6rec/147yds
Lucius Sanford 5 tackles 1 sack
Miami
Bob Griese 17/35 204yds 1TD 1Int
Benny Malone 16car/32yds
Willis Adams 6tt/4rec/70yds 1TD
Gary Green 7 tackles 3 knockdowns
Cincinnati
Bob Bateman 17/33 311yds
George Ragsdale 8car/48yds
Charles White 22car/24yds 1TD 1fumble
Billy Brooks 10tt/6rec/147yds
Lucius Sanford 5 tackles 1 sack
Miami
Bob Griese 17/35 204yds 1TD 1Int
Benny Malone 16car/32yds
Willis Adams 6tt/4rec/70yds 1TD
Gary Green 7 tackles 3 knockdowns
Cincinnati (1-13) at Miami (9-5)
Cinn offense 9th 77.0 rush - [20th] / 221.3 pass - [4th]
defense 28th 136.2 rush - [28th] / 201.3 pass - [16th]
scoring 16.9 for - [14th] / 25.4 against - [27th]
Mia offense 17th 99.6 rush - [10th] / 181.0 pass - [20th]
defense 2nd 48.1 rush - [2nd] / 161.0 pass - [4th]
scoring 16.1 for - [16th] / 11.1 against - [1st]
key matchups:
DT Larry Bethea (16 sacks) vs. G Dave Lapham
prediction:
Cincinnati 14, Miami 24
Monday, October 4, 2010
New Orleans 34 at Los Angeles 10
A solid win for the Saints on the road. It is hard to tell from week to week which Saints team will show up, but when the good one arrives opponents watch out.
New Orleans
Peil Pennington 16/32 270yds 3TDs
Tony Galbreath 7car/55yds 1TD
Jerrold McRae 12tt/5rec/63yds
Tinker Owens 4tt/4rec/86yds 1TD
Freddie Solomon 7tt/4rec/88yds
Don Latimer 3 sacks
Junior Hardin 4 tackles 2 sacks
Craig Cassady 6 tackles 1 int
Sidney Brown 6 tackles 1 int
Los Angeles
James Harris 17/32 271yds 1TD 3Ints
William Andrews 19car/45yds
George Lantz 11tt/6rec/122yds 1TD
Jim Youngblood 5 tackles 1 sack
New Orleans
Peil Pennington 16/32 270yds 3TDs
Tony Galbreath 7car/55yds 1TD
Jerrold McRae 12tt/5rec/63yds
Tinker Owens 4tt/4rec/86yds 1TD
Freddie Solomon 7tt/4rec/88yds
Don Latimer 3 sacks
Junior Hardin 4 tackles 2 sacks
Craig Cassady 6 tackles 1 int
Sidney Brown 6 tackles 1 int
Los Angeles
James Harris 17/32 271yds 1TD 3Ints
William Andrews 19car/45yds
George Lantz 11tt/6rec/122yds 1TD
Jim Youngblood 5 tackles 1 sack
New Orleans (8-6) at Los Angeles (10-4)
N.O. offense 10th 105.1 rush - [7th] / 192.4 pass - [14th]
defense 10th 53.9 rush - [3rd] / 213.6 pass - [22nd]
scoring 20.3 for - [9th] / 14.6 against - [5th]
L.A. offense 4th 88.1 rush - [15th] / 229.4 pass - [2nd]
defense 6th 86.1 rush - [12th] / 171.3 pass - [6th]
scoring 27.1 for - [1st] / 15.6 against - [9th]
key matchups:
QB James Harris (26 TDs/3242 yds) vs. New Orleans pass D
WR George Lantz (58 rec/1048 yds/9 TDs) vs. CB Kenny Downing (1 INT)
TE Brian Nemeth (35 rec/285 yds/1 TDs) vs. LB Junior Hardin (2 INTs)
WR Jimmy Childs (22 rec/418 yds/2 TDs) vs. CB Monte Jackson (4 INTs/3 TDs)
prediction:
New Orleans 18, Los Angeles 24
Oakland 13 at Seattle 14
With 1:49 left in the game Oakland had the ball first and goal at the seven down 14-13. That's when John Zimba, the one defensive standout for Seattle, made the big play of the game. He knocked the ball out of Ken Stabler's hand, then picked up the ball and ran it all the way out to the 44. Oakland did get the ball back and came close actually to scoring again, but time ran out.
Seattle
Brian Sipe 15/25 177yds
Sterling Rolfe 16car/72yds 1TD
Steve Largen 6tt/5rec/86yds
Keith Butler 13 tackles
Lodie Dixon 3 sacks
Oakland
Ken Stabler 16/31 225yds 1Fumble
James Owens 14car/76yds 1TD
Cliff Branch 11tt/4rec/80yds
Jim LeClair 7 tackles
Seattle
Brian Sipe 15/25 177yds
Sterling Rolfe 16car/72yds 1TD
Steve Largen 6tt/5rec/86yds
Keith Butler 13 tackles
Lodie Dixon 3 sacks
Oakland
Ken Stabler 16/31 225yds 1Fumble
James Owens 14car/76yds 1TD
Cliff Branch 11tt/4rec/80yds
Jim LeClair 7 tackles
Oakland (7-7) at Seattle (6-8)
Oak offense 19th 117.8 rush - [2nd] / 152.5 pass - [28th]
defense 27th 114.7 rush - [27th] / 217.1 pass - [23rd]
scoring 15.6 for - [20th] / 22.6 against - [25th]
Sea offense 18th 110.1 rush - [5th] / 168.1 pass - [22nd]
defense 15th 92.6 rush - [18th] / 187.4 pass - [14th]
scoring 16.1 for - [17th] / 18.6 against - [20th]
key matchups:
TE Ron Howard (21 rec/189 yds/0 TDs) vs. LB Jim LeClair (3 INTs)
prediction:
Oakland 17, Seattle 22
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
New York Giants 13 at Philadelphia 17
A brilliant second half from the Eagles defense clinches the NFC East.
Philadelphia
John Walton 10/23 129yds
Ricky Bell 20car/145yds 2TDs
Alfred Jackson 4tt/3rec/62yds
Vann McElroy 9 tackles 1 knockdown
New York
Joe Reed 18/30 237yds 1TD
Chuck Muncie 22car/56yds 1Fumble
Jim Robinson 5tt/4rec/82yds 1TD
Brad Van Pelt 8 tackles
Philadelphia
John Walton 10/23 129yds
Ricky Bell 20car/145yds 2TDs
Alfred Jackson 4tt/3rec/62yds
Vann McElroy 9 tackles 1 knockdown
New York
Joe Reed 18/30 237yds 1TD
Chuck Muncie 22car/56yds 1Fumble
Jim Robinson 5tt/4rec/82yds 1TD
Brad Van Pelt 8 tackles
New YorkNFC (9-5) at Philadelphia (11-3)
NYG offense 20th 71.8 rush - [22nd] / 197.1 pass - [12th]
defense 7th 83.6 rush - [10th] / 175.9 pass - [8th]
scoring 16.4 for - [15th] / 14.8 against - [6th]
Phil offense 8th 121.8 rush - [1st] / 182.2 pass - [19th]
defense 22nd 68.6 rush - [5th] / 241.3 pass - [28th]
scoring 24.2 for - [3rd] / 21.7 against - [23rd]
key matchups:
HB Ricky Bell (1098 yds/10 TDs) vs. LB Brad Van Pelt (97 Tackles)
TE Charlie Young (34 rec/341 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Brad Van Pelt (2 INTs)
DT Don Smith (25 sacks) vs. G Jerry Sisemore
WR Jim Robinson (59 rec/1140 yds/9 TDs) vs. CB Ted Watts
prediction:
New YorkNFC 19, Philadelphia 23
Denver 0 at San Diego 13
A solid performance from the Chargers to clinch the AFC West.
San Diego
Dan Fouts 21/35 268yds 1TD
Rickey Young 20car/61yds
Dwight McDonald 10tt/5rec/65yds 1TD
Manu Tuiasosopo 3 tackles 3 sacks
Mark Merrill 6 tackles 1 sack
Denver
Danny White 20/35 222yds
Rickey Anderson 14car/28yds
Riley Odoms 10tt/4rec/35yds
Terrence Yunker 5tt/4rec/55yds
Donald Dykes 13 tackles
Randy Gradishar 12 tackles
San Diego
Dan Fouts 21/35 268yds 1TD
Rickey Young 20car/61yds
Dwight McDonald 10tt/5rec/65yds 1TD
Manu Tuiasosopo 3 tackles 3 sacks
Mark Merrill 6 tackles 1 sack
Denver
Danny White 20/35 222yds
Rickey Anderson 14car/28yds
Riley Odoms 10tt/4rec/35yds
Terrence Yunker 5tt/4rec/55yds
Donald Dykes 13 tackles
Randy Gradishar 12 tackles
Denver (5-9) at San Diego (9-5)
Den offense 24th 84.0 rush - [18th] / 159.4 pass - [25th]
defense 14th 98.2 rush - [22nd] / 178.4 pass - [10th]
scoring 12.4 for - [27th] / 16.6 against - [14th]
S.D. offense 26th 46.7 rush - [28th] / 183.6 pass - [18th]
defense 4th 87.9 rush - [13th] / 160.7 pass - [3rd]
scoring 14.1 for - [22nd] / 13.9 against - [4th]
key matchups:
TE Riley Odoms (41 rec/358 yds/0 TDs) vs. LB Mark Merrill (2 INTs)
prediction:
Denver 13, San Diego 18
Friday, September 10, 2010
Dallas 28 at Washington 21
Dallas completely dominated this game early and though Washington rallied it wasn't enough. This knocks Washington out of the playoff picture.
Dallas
Roger Staubach 11/20 142yds 1TD
Earl Campbell 19car/78yds 1TD
Johnny Lam Jones 2tt/2rec/50yds
Lester Hayes 6 tackles 1 knockdown 1 int 1TD
Washington
Joe Theismann 27/49 332yds 2TDs 1Int
Mike Thomas 16car/94yds
Frank Grant 10tt/5rec/65yds
Joe Rose 5tt/4rec/70yds
Brad Dusek 7 tackles
Mark Moseley 2 of 4 long of 51yds
Dallas
Roger Staubach 11/20 142yds 1TD
Earl Campbell 19car/78yds 1TD
Johnny Lam Jones 2tt/2rec/50yds
Lester Hayes 6 tackles 1 knockdown 1 int 1TD
Washington
Joe Theismann 27/49 332yds 2TDs 1Int
Mike Thomas 16car/94yds
Frank Grant 10tt/5rec/65yds
Joe Rose 5tt/4rec/70yds
Brad Dusek 7 tackles
Mark Moseley 2 of 4 long of 51yds
Dallas (8-5-1) at Washington (7-7)
Dall offense 16th 95.4 rush - [11th] / 185.3 pass - [16th]
defense 18th 81.9 rush - [9th] / 208.4 pass - [20th]
scoring 20.3 for - [8th] / 15.4 against - [8th]
Wash offense 2nd 103.7 rush - [8th] / 220.1 pass - [7th]
defense 20th 95.4 rush - [19th] / 203.1 pass - [17th]
scoring 20.7 for - [7th] / 23.2 against - [26th]
key matchups:
QB Joe Theismann (26 TDs/3417 yds) vs. Dallas pass D
WR Frank Grant (65 rec/944 yds/4 TDs) vs. CB Lester Hayes (6 INTs/2 TDs)
WR Drew Pearson (42 rec/847 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Walter Tullis (2 INTs)
prediction:
Dallas 22, Washington 21
Cleveland 6 at Pittsburgh 17
The dream is dead for Cleveland after a poor performance in a must win game.
Pittsburgh
Terry Bradshaw 19/30 211yds 1TD
Franco Harris 15car/38yds 1TD
John Stallworth 5tt/4rec/59yds
Lawrence Taylor 8 tackles
Roy Gerela 1 of 4 long of 47yds
Cleveland
Dave Mays 23/41 248yds 1TD 1Int
Nate Beasley 4car/2yds
Tom Fleming 12tt/9rec/106yds
Art Still 6 tackles 1 sack
Pittsburgh
Terry Bradshaw 19/30 211yds 1TD
Franco Harris 15car/38yds 1TD
John Stallworth 5tt/4rec/59yds
Lawrence Taylor 8 tackles
Roy Gerela 1 of 4 long of 47yds
Cleveland
Dave Mays 23/41 248yds 1TD 1Int
Nate Beasley 4car/2yds
Tom Fleming 12tt/9rec/106yds
Art Still 6 tackles 1 sack
Cleveland (6-8) at Pittsburgh (4-10)
Clev offense 23rd 55.6 rush - [25th] / 201.9 pass - [10th]
defense 3rd 90.3 rush - [16th] / 154.4 pass - [2nd]
scoring 13.0 for - [26th] / 15.0 against - [7th]
Pitt offense 25th 75.7 rush - [21st] / 162.8 pass - [23rd]
defense 23rd 104.6 rush - [25th] / 210.5 pass - [21st]
scoring 13.3 for - [25th] / 17.4 against - [16th]
key matchups:
WR Lynn Swann (58 rec/718 yds/0 TDs) vs. CB Luther Philyaw (2 INTs)
TE Tim Wrightman (67 rec/676 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Lawrence Taylor (2 INTs)
prediction:
Cleveland 15, Pittsburgh 17
NFL 1982 Week 15 Preview
Cleveland kept their playoff dreams alive last week with a win over Miami and a Houston loss to Kansas City. This week the Browns will be in Pittsburgh, while Houston will be in Buffalo. The Browns need the same outcome as last week.
In the AFC West the Chargers seem to be a lock to win the Division, though the Chiefs are charging hard. Right now the Chiefs are the best team fighting it out for the final playoff spot. That spot is still held by Oakland though and the Raiders are at Seattle while the Chiefs are at San Francisco. Everything in this final playoff spot could change up this week.
Even with the loss to Cleveland and a Jets win the Dolphins still hold onto the AFC East Division lead. New England is still just one win away from tying it up with New York and Miami.
In the NFC East the Eagles are sitting on top and playing like the best team. The Giants are the only one left with chance to take the Division while the Cowboys are limping down the stretch.
Minnesota has stunned everyone and taken the lead in the NFC Central while the Packers pull their annual choke. Detroit's unbelievably bad defense has done them in, but look out for Chicago who is making a big move and only one win away from the top of the Division.
The 49ers are getting a real challenge from the Rams who are playing great. It is amazing how the Rams have managed to stay on top of the NFC.
Stats
QBs
Phi John Walton 96.9
SF Jim Plunkett 93.6
LA James Harris 92.9
RBs
Phi Ricky Bell 1,098yds
KC Ted Brown 1,089yds
Bal Billy Sims 1,078yds
Recs
Det Mel Jacobs 1,236yds
NYJ Ronnie Moore 1,148yds
NYG Jim Robinson 1,140yds
Games to Watch
Dallas 8-5-1 at Washington 7-7
The Cowboys are struggling down the stretch and could be vulnerable to the Redskins who are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive.
New York Giants 9-5 at Philadelphia 11-3
A win here clinches the Division for the Eagles. This should be an interesting game.
Kansas City 7-7 at San Francisco 11-3
The Chiefs are going to have to play their best football of the season to win this game, and they need the win to keep up with Oakland. The 49ers meanwhile are trying to hold off the Rams and also take home field into the playoffs.
New York Jets 9-5 at Minnesota 7-7
The Vikings have done great to get this far, and this will be a true test to see just how good they are. The Jets have a tough road game while Miami is at home against the Bengals this week.
Green Bay 7-7 at Chicago 6-8
If the Bears win this one and Minnesota loses then it's a three way tie for the Division lead. This should be a heck of a game.
Houston 7-6-1 at Buffalo 6-8
The Oilers need to win this one to clinch the Division.
Oakland 7-7 at Seattle 6-8
If Oakland wins here and the Chiefs lose the Raiders will I believe secure the final wild card slot. A loss here will open everything up again.
Playoff Picture
AFC
Miami 9-5
San Diego 9-5
Houston 7-6-1
New York 9-5
New England 8-6
Oakland 7-7
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Kansas City 7-7
Buffalo 6-8
Baltimore 6-8
Cleveland 6-8
Seattle 6-8
NFC
San Francisco 11-3
Philadelphia 11-3
Minnesota 7-7
Los Angeles 10-4
New York 9-5
Dallas 8-5-1
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New Orleans 8-6
Green Bay 7-7
Washington 7-7
In the AFC West the Chargers seem to be a lock to win the Division, though the Chiefs are charging hard. Right now the Chiefs are the best team fighting it out for the final playoff spot. That spot is still held by Oakland though and the Raiders are at Seattle while the Chiefs are at San Francisco. Everything in this final playoff spot could change up this week.
Even with the loss to Cleveland and a Jets win the Dolphins still hold onto the AFC East Division lead. New England is still just one win away from tying it up with New York and Miami.
In the NFC East the Eagles are sitting on top and playing like the best team. The Giants are the only one left with chance to take the Division while the Cowboys are limping down the stretch.
Minnesota has stunned everyone and taken the lead in the NFC Central while the Packers pull their annual choke. Detroit's unbelievably bad defense has done them in, but look out for Chicago who is making a big move and only one win away from the top of the Division.
The 49ers are getting a real challenge from the Rams who are playing great. It is amazing how the Rams have managed to stay on top of the NFC.
Stats
QBs
Phi John Walton 96.9
SF Jim Plunkett 93.6
LA James Harris 92.9
RBs
Phi Ricky Bell 1,098yds
KC Ted Brown 1,089yds
Bal Billy Sims 1,078yds
Recs
Det Mel Jacobs 1,236yds
NYJ Ronnie Moore 1,148yds
NYG Jim Robinson 1,140yds
Games to Watch
Dallas 8-5-1 at Washington 7-7
The Cowboys are struggling down the stretch and could be vulnerable to the Redskins who are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive.
New York Giants 9-5 at Philadelphia 11-3
A win here clinches the Division for the Eagles. This should be an interesting game.
Kansas City 7-7 at San Francisco 11-3
The Chiefs are going to have to play their best football of the season to win this game, and they need the win to keep up with Oakland. The 49ers meanwhile are trying to hold off the Rams and also take home field into the playoffs.
New York Jets 9-5 at Minnesota 7-7
The Vikings have done great to get this far, and this will be a true test to see just how good they are. The Jets have a tough road game while Miami is at home against the Bengals this week.
Green Bay 7-7 at Chicago 6-8
If the Bears win this one and Minnesota loses then it's a three way tie for the Division lead. This should be a heck of a game.
Houston 7-6-1 at Buffalo 6-8
The Oilers need to win this one to clinch the Division.
Oakland 7-7 at Seattle 6-8
If Oakland wins here and the Chiefs lose the Raiders will I believe secure the final wild card slot. A loss here will open everything up again.
Playoff Picture
AFC
Miami 9-5
San Diego 9-5
Houston 7-6-1
New York 9-5
New England 8-6
Oakland 7-7
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Kansas City 7-7
Buffalo 6-8
Baltimore 6-8
Cleveland 6-8
Seattle 6-8
NFC
San Francisco 11-3
Philadelphia 11-3
Minnesota 7-7
Los Angeles 10-4
New York 9-5
Dallas 8-5-1
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New Orleans 8-6
Green Bay 7-7
Washington 7-7
NFL 1982 Week 14 Standings
American Conference
Eastern Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf Miami 9 5 0 226 155 L1 5-2-0 4-3-0 5-2-0 8-4-0 New YorkAFC 9 5 0 290 221 W4 6-1-0 3-4-0 4-3-0 6-5-0 New England 8 6 0 207 161 W1 4-2-0 4-4-0 4-4-0 6-6-0 Buffalo 6 8 0 160 222 L1 1-5-0 5-3-0 3-4-0 5-5-0 Baltimore 6 8 0 221 236 L4 4-4-0 2-4-0 2-5-0 4-7-0Central Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf Houston 7 6 1 267 252 L1 5-2-1 2-4-0 5-0-0 7-3-0 Cleveland 6 8 0 182 210 W2 4-3-0 2-5-0 3-1-0 6-4-0 Pittsburgh 4 10 0 186 244 W1 1-5-0 3-5-0 0-4-0 2-8-0 Cincinnati 1 13 0 236 355 L6 1-7-0 0-6-0 1-4-0 1-9-0Western Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf San Diego 9 5 0 198 194 W1 5-2-0 4-3-0 3-3-0 7-5-0 Oakland 7 7 0 218 316 W1 5-3-0 2-4-0 5-2-0 7-4-0 Kansas City 7 7 0 275 258 W2 5-3-0 2-4-0 4-3-0 7-4-0 Seattle 6 8 0 226 261 L2 4-2-0 2-6-0 2-4-0 4-6-0 Denver 5 9 0 174 233 L1 3-4-0 2-5-0 2-4-0 5-5-0National Conference
Eastern Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf Philadelphia 11 3 0 339 304 W1 6-1-0 5-2-0 5-1-0 7-3-0 New YorkNFC 9 5 0 229 207 W3 5-3-0 4-2-0 4-3-0 6-4-0 Dallas 8 5 1 284 216 L3 6-2-0 2-3-1 4-2-0 6-4-0 Washington 7 7 0 290 325 L1 3-3-0 4-4-0 1-5-0 3-7-0 St. Louis 5 9 0 329 371 L3 3-4-0 2-5-0 2-5-0 4-8-0Central Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf Minnesota 7 7 0 251 227 W1 4-3-0 3-4-0 4-3-0 6-5-0 Green Bay 7 7 0 188 188 L2 5-2-0 2-5-0 4-2-0 6-4-0 Chicago 6 8 0 240 266 W2 3-4-0 3-4-0 3-3-0 6-6-0 Detroit 6 8 0 300 313 L1 3-4-0 3-4-0 4-4-0 5-7-0 Tampa Bay 4 10 0 220 300 W1 3-4-0 1-6-0 2-5-0 3-8-0Western Division
W L T PF PA Stk Home Away vs Div vs Conf San Francisco 11 3 0 342 230 W1 5-1-0 6-2-0 3-3-0 8-3-0 Los Angeles 10 4 0 380 219 W7 6-1-0 4-3-0 2-2-0 7-3-0 New Orleans 8 6 0 284 204 L1 5-2-0 3-4-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 Atlanta 6 8 0 190 244 L1 4-2-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 3-7-0
Minnesota 31 at Detroit 22
A solid road win by the Vikings to put them atop the NFC Central Division.
Minnesota
Mike Rieker 24/38 302yds 2TDs
Chuck Foreman 15car/69yds
Ahmad Rashad 7tt/6rec/68yds
Matt Blair 8 tackles 1 knockdown
Detroit
Greg Landry 20/27 228yds 2TDs
Ottis Anderson 17car/63yds 1TD 1Fumble
Mel Jacobs 11tt/7rec/107yds 2TDs
Jim Meeks 11 tackles
Minnesota
Mike Rieker 24/38 302yds 2TDs
Chuck Foreman 15car/69yds
Ahmad Rashad 7tt/6rec/68yds
Matt Blair 8 tackles 1 knockdown
Detroit
Greg Landry 20/27 228yds 2TDs
Ottis Anderson 17car/63yds 1TD 1Fumble
Mel Jacobs 11tt/7rec/107yds 2TDs
Jim Meeks 11 tackles
Minnesota (6-7) at Detroit (6-7) [MNF]
Minn offense 18th 91.2 rush - [14th] / 184.2 pass - [17th]
defense 13th 82.7 rush - [10th] / 186.2 pass - [15th]
scoring 16.9 for - [15th] / 15.8 against - [11th]
Det offense 1st 108.5 rush - [6th] / 219.8 pass - [7th]
defense 22nd 90.6 rush - [14th] / 221.8 pass - [24th]
scoring 21.4 for - [6th] / 21.7 against - [22nd]
key matchups:
WR Mel Jacobs (67 rec/1129 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Walt Williams (2 INTs)
TE Junior Miller (21 rec/240 yds/0 TDs) vs. LB Ken Fantetti (3 INTs/0 TDs)
WR Leonard Willis (58 rec/971 yds/5 TDs) vs. CB Jim Meeks (1 INT)
TE Stu Voight (26 rec/175 yds/0 TDs) vs. LB Garth Ten Napel (2 INTs)
prediction:
Minnesota 19, Detroit 22
Pittsburgh 22 at Baltimore 13
A big home loss for the Colts who may have just seen their playoff hopes come to an end. Four turnovers doomed the Colts.
Pittsburgh
Terry Bradshaw 17/32 179yds 1Int
Jack Deloplaine 6car/42yds
Theo Bell 8tt/4rec/42yds
Lawrence Taylor 7 tackles 1 knockdown 1 int
Jack Lambert 7 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown 1 int
JT Thomas 7 tackles 1 knockdown 1 fumble recovery
Roy Gerela 5 for 6 long of 51yds
Baltimore
Bert Jones 23/42 284yds 2TDs 2Ints 1Fumble
Billy Sims 13car/17yds
Roger Carr 12tt/7rec/119yds 2TDs
Frank Russell 13tt/8rec/66yds
Derrel Luce 9 tackles 1 knockdown
Stan White 7 tackles 1 knockdown 1 int
Pittsburgh
Terry Bradshaw 17/32 179yds 1Int
Jack Deloplaine 6car/42yds
Theo Bell 8tt/4rec/42yds
Lawrence Taylor 7 tackles 1 knockdown 1 int
Jack Lambert 7 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown 1 int
JT Thomas 7 tackles 1 knockdown 1 fumble recovery
Roy Gerela 5 for 6 long of 51yds
Baltimore
Bert Jones 23/42 284yds 2TDs 2Ints 1Fumble
Billy Sims 13car/17yds
Roger Carr 12tt/7rec/119yds 2TDs
Frank Russell 13tt/8rec/66yds
Derrel Luce 9 tackles 1 knockdown
Stan White 7 tackles 1 knockdown 1 int
Pittsburgh (3-10) at Baltimore (6-7)
Pitt offense 25th 74.2 rush - [21st] / 162.4 pass - [23rd]
defense 24th 111.3 rush - [26th] / 205.7 pass - [16th]
scoring 12.6 for - [26th] / 17.8 against - [19th]
Bal offense 15th 94.0 rush - [10th] / 191.4 pass - [13th]
defense 18th 76.2 rush - [6th] / 211.0 pass - [20th]
scoring 16.0 for - [18th] / 16.5 against - [14th]
key matchups:
HB Billy Sims (1061 yds/9 TDs) vs. LB Lawrence Taylor (86 Tackles)
TE Randy Grossman (13 rec/153 yds/0 TDs) vs. LB Kirby Criswell (2 INTs)
prediction:
Pittsburgh 15, Baltimore 20
Green Bay 9 at Tampa Bay 13
A big loss for the Packers on the road. With the Vikings and Lions playing each other this week, one of those teams will end up tied with the Packers at the front of the Central Division.
Tampa Bay
Rich Campbell 15/27 193yds 1TD 1Int
Charles Alexander 18car/61yds
Lawrence Sampleton 8tt/5rec/53yds
Tom Cousineau 6 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
Mike Washington 10 tackles
Green Bay
Lynn Dickey 18/35 200yds 1TD
David Overstreet 15car/24yds
Isaac Curtis 12tt/8rec/89yds 1Fumble
Dan Bunz 12 tackles 1 sack
Gary Spani 5 tackles 1 sack 1 int
Jim Burrow 9 tackles 1 knockdown
Tampa Bay
Rich Campbell 15/27 193yds 1TD 1Int
Charles Alexander 18car/61yds
Lawrence Sampleton 8tt/5rec/53yds
Tom Cousineau 6 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
Mike Washington 10 tackles
Green Bay
Lynn Dickey 18/35 200yds 1TD
David Overstreet 15car/24yds
Isaac Curtis 12tt/8rec/89yds 1Fumble
Dan Bunz 12 tackles 1 sack
Gary Spani 5 tackles 1 sack 1 int
Jim Burrow 9 tackles 1 knockdown
Green Bay (7-6) at Tampa Bay (3-10)
G.B. offense 27th 53.8 rush - [26th] / 154.8 pass - [27th]
defense 1st 41.9 rush - [1st] / 144.8 pass - [1st]
scoring 13.8 for - [22nd] / 13.5 against - [3rd]
T.B. offense 10th 113.5 rush - [4th] / 183.8 pass - [18th]
defense 21st 101.8 rush - [22nd] / 210.3 pass - [19th]
scoring 15.9 for - [19th] / 22.4 against - [24th]
key matchups:
DT Barry Bennett (15 sacks) vs. G Melvin Jackson
DE Mark Gastineau (19 sacks) vs. T Keith Van Horne
DT Dan Hampton (27 sacks) vs. G Everett Little
WR Isaac Curtis (52 rec/716 yds/2 TDs) vs. CB Curtis Jordan (2 INTs)
prediction:
Green Bay 18, Tampa Bay 19
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Buffalo 14 at New York Jets 28
A solid performance by the Jets puts them atop the AFC East, and it ends what hopes the Bills had left of making the playoffs.
New York
Vince Evans 22/39 214yds 1Int 1Fumble
Horace Ivory 18car/69yds 2TDs
Ronnie Moore 14tt/8rec/79yds
Greg Buttle 6 tackles 1 knockdown
New York
Vince Evans 22/39 214yds 1Int 1Fumble
Horace Ivory 18car/69yds 2TDs
Ronnie Moore 14tt/8rec/79yds
Greg Buttle 6 tackles 1 knockdown
Buffalo
Joe Ferguson 20/50 178yds 1TD 2Ints
Jewerl Thomas 3car/20yds 1Fumble
Bob Chandler 14tt/7rec/60yds 1TD
Keena Turner 6 tackles 1 int
Joe Ferguson 20/50 178yds 1TD 2Ints
Jewerl Thomas 3car/20yds 1Fumble
Bob Chandler 14tt/7rec/60yds 1TD
Keena Turner 6 tackles 1 int
Buffalo (6-7) at New YorkAFC (8-5)
Buff offense 28th 48.0 rush - [27th] / 158.0 pass - [24th]
defense 12th 103.9 rush - [24th] / 163.9 pass - [5th]
scoring 11.2 for - [28th] / 14.9 against - [7th]
NYJ offense 5th 85.9 rush - [16th] / 222.5 pass - [4th]
defense 9th 82.8 rush - [11th] / 181.4 pass - [11th]
scoring 20.2 for - [9th] / 15.9 against - [12th]
key matchups:
WR Ronnie Moore (75 rec/1069 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Jackie Williams (1 INT)
DT Rod Horn (18 sacks) vs. G Joe Fields
TE Reuben Gant (31 rec/319 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Greg Buttle (2 INTs)
prediction:
Buffalo 14, New YorkAFC 21
Atlanta 6 at San Francisco 20
A solid win for the 49ers. They dominated this game on both sides of the ball.
San Francisco
Jim Plunkett 24/35 264yds 1TD 1Int 1Fumble
Delvin Williams 23car/112yds 1TD
Keith Wright 8tt/5rec/88yds
Aaron Mitchell 5 tackles 3 sacks 1 knockdown
Atlanta
Guy Benjamin 15/34 165yds 2Ints
Bubba Bean 5car/16yds
John Spagnola 8tt/4rec/36yds
Oliver Davis 10 tackles 1 knockdown
Pat Curto 7 tackles 1 sack
Ralph Ortega 5 tackles 1 int
San Francisco
Jim Plunkett 24/35 264yds 1TD 1Int 1Fumble
Delvin Williams 23car/112yds 1TD
Keith Wright 8tt/5rec/88yds
Aaron Mitchell 5 tackles 3 sacks 1 knockdown
Atlanta
Guy Benjamin 15/34 165yds 2Ints
Bubba Bean 5car/16yds
John Spagnola 8tt/4rec/36yds
Oliver Davis 10 tackles 1 knockdown
Pat Curto 7 tackles 1 sack
Ralph Ortega 5 tackles 1 int
Atlanta (6-7) at San Francisco (10-3)
Atl offense 20th 73.8 rush - [22nd] / 198.8 pass - [12th]
defense 16th 105.1 rush - [25th] / 177.6 pass - [10th]
scoring 14.2 for - [21st] / 17.2 against - [17th]
S.F. offense 6th 82.3 rush - [18th] / 225.9 pass - [3rd]
defense 15th 93.8 rush - [19th] / 185.2 pass - [14th]
scoring 24.8 for - [2nd] / 17.2 against - [16th]
key matchups:
HB Delvin Williams (826 yds/11 TDs) vs. LB Ralph Ortega (97 Tackles)
DE Dennis Harrison (17 sacks) vs. T Keith Fahnhorst
TE John Spagnola (63 rec/593 yds/1 TDs) vs. LB Bruce Elia (1 INT)
prediction:
Atlanta 16, San Francisco 24
Seattle 0 at New England 31
An easy win for the Patriots to finish off the disappointing Seahawks season.
New England
Glenn Carano 18/25 267yds 4TDs
Don Calhoun 15car/122yds
Steve Burks 6tt/5rec/87yds 1TD
Prentice McCray 3 tackles 1 sack 2 knockdowns
Seattle
Brian Sipe 11/27 137yds
Sterling Rolfe 18car/85yds
Trey Hann 11tt/6rec/82yds
Ernie Jones 11 tackles
New England
Glenn Carano 18/25 267yds 4TDs
Don Calhoun 15car/122yds
Steve Burks 6tt/5rec/87yds 1TD
Prentice McCray 3 tackles 1 sack 2 knockdowns
Seattle
Brian Sipe 11/27 137yds
Sterling Rolfe 18car/85yds
Trey Hann 11tt/6rec/82yds
Ernie Jones 11 tackles
Seattle (6-7) at New England (7-6)
Sea offense 17th 110.0 rush - [5th] / 171.5 pass - [21st]
defense 11th 84.9 rush - [12th] / 182.7 pass - [13th]
scoring 17.4 for - [12th] / 17.7 against - [18th]
N.E. offense 23rd 93.5 rush - [11th] / 154.8 pass - [26th]
defense 8th 82.2 rush - [9th] / 176.2 pass - [9th]
scoring 13.5 for - [23rd] / 12.4 against - [2nd]
key matchups:
HB Don Calhoun (933 yds/8 TDs) vs. Seattle run D (3.6 rush avg)
WR Steve Largent (52 rec/842 yds/7 TDs) vs. CB Mike Haynes (3 INTs)
prediction:
Seattle 15, New England 19
Chicago 24 at New Orleans 20
It has taken almost the entire season, but the Bears and Ken Anderson have finally found their groove. After holding the Saints to a field goal to keep within a touchdown, the Bengals put together a brilliant go ahead drive capped by a two point conversion. The Saints had time, but had no answer.
Chicago
Ken Anderson 16/24 215yds
Walter Payton 15car/75yds 2TDs
Rodney Parker 6tt/6rec/98yds
Vaughn Lusby 7 tackles
New Orleans
Peil Pennington 30/42 309yds 1TD 1Int
Tony Dorsett 11car/65yds
Jerold McRae 10tt/10rec/113yds 1TD
Kenny Downing 6 tackles 2 knockdowns
Chicago
Ken Anderson 16/24 215yds
Walter Payton 15car/75yds 2TDs
Rodney Parker 6tt/6rec/98yds
Vaughn Lusby 7 tackles
New Orleans
Peil Pennington 30/42 309yds 1TD 1Int
Tony Dorsett 11car/65yds
Jerold McRae 10tt/10rec/113yds 1TD
Kenny Downing 6 tackles 2 knockdowns
Chicago (5-8) at New Orleans (8-5)
Chi offense 11th 81.5 rush - [19th] / 213.2 pass - [9th]
defense 7th 91.1 rush - [15th] / 166.3 pass - [6th]
scoring 16.6 for - [16th] / 18.9 against - [21st]
N.O. offense 12th 108.0 rush - [7th] / 183.8 pass - [19th]
defense 10th 51.2 rush - [3rd] / 215.5 pass - [22nd]
scoring 20.3 for - [8th] / 13.8 against - [5th]
key matchups:
DT Myron Lapka (21 sacks) vs. G Emanuel Zanders
TE Ronald Parker (37 rec/371 yds/2 TDs) vs. LB Junior Hardin (2 INTs)
prediction:
Chicago 15, New Orleans 23
Houston 21 at Kansas City 31
With this Houston loss the Browns keep their playoff hopes alive. The Chiefs meanwhile seem to be peaking at the right time. Of all the teams fighting for the last playoff spot, they are playing the best right now.
Kansas City
Greg Hendrickson 22/30 342yds 4TDs
Ted Brown 11car/54yds
Carl Roaches 9tt/7rec/138yds 1TD
Armand Jackson 9tt/7rec/125yds 1TD
Bob Gregolunas 8 tackles 1 sack
Houston
Dan Pastorini 17/27 222yds 3TDs 1Int
Ralph Nelson 17car/81yds
Ron Smith 7tt/5rec/64yds
Billy Johnson 4tt/3rec/48yds 3TDs
Dwight Hicks 8 tackles
Kansas City
Greg Hendrickson 22/30 342yds 4TDs
Ted Brown 11car/54yds
Carl Roaches 9tt/7rec/138yds 1TD
Armand Jackson 9tt/7rec/125yds 1TD
Bob Gregolunas 8 tackles 1 sack
Houston
Dan Pastorini 17/27 222yds 3TDs 1Int
Ralph Nelson 17car/81yds
Ron Smith 7tt/5rec/64yds
Billy Johnson 4tt/3rec/48yds 3TDs
Dwight Hicks 8 tackles
Houston (7-5-1) at Kansas City (6-7)
Hou offense 7th 88.6 rush - [15th] / 215.5 pass - [8th]
defense 17th 56.6 rush - [4th] / 230.0 pass - [26th]
scoring 18.9 for - [10th] / 17.0 against - [15th]
K.C. offense 13th 121.8 rush - [1st] / 167.6 pass - [22nd]
defense 26th 102.7 rush - [23rd] / 226.8 pass - [25th]
scoring 18.8 for - [11th] / 18.2 against - [20th]
key matchups:
HB Ted Brown (1035 yds/6 TDs) vs. Houston run D (2.8 rush avg)
WR Armand Jackson (47 rec/835 yds/2 TDs) vs. CB Willie Alexander (2 INTs)
WR Ken Burrough (44 rec/749 yds/5 TDs) vs. CB Gerald Jackson (2 INTs)
prediction:
Houston 19, Kansas City 21
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Dallas 17 at Los Angeles 27
Sloppy play cost the Cowboys in a game they very much dominated. The Rams were able to take advantage of every opportunity given them.
Los Angeles
James Harris 17/30 213yds 2TDs 1Int
William Andrews 15car/23yds 1Fumble
George Lantz 8tt/3rec/57yds 1Fumble
John Barefield 8 tackles 1 fumble recovery 1 TD
Brian Cabrail 6 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
Dallas
Roger Staubach 14/31 151yds 1TD 1Int
Earl Campbell 18car/60yds
Johnny Lam Jones 4tt/3rec/45yds
Calvin Favron 6 tackles 1 knockdown 1 int
Los Angeles
James Harris 17/30 213yds 2TDs 1Int
William Andrews 15car/23yds 1Fumble
George Lantz 8tt/3rec/57yds 1Fumble
John Barefield 8 tackles 1 fumble recovery 1 TD
Brian Cabrail 6 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
Dallas
Roger Staubach 14/31 151yds 1TD 1Int
Earl Campbell 18car/60yds
Johnny Lam Jones 4tt/3rec/45yds
Calvin Favron 6 tackles 1 knockdown 1 int
Dallas (8-4-1) at Los Angeles (9-4)
Dall offense 16th 92.0 rush - [13th] / 189.5 pass - [14th]
defense 19th 86.5 rush - [13th] / 208.8 pass - [18th]
scoring 20.5 for - [7th] / 14.5 against - [6th]
L.A. offense 4th 93.1 rush - [12th] / 231.4 pass - [2nd]
defense 6th 82.0 rush - [8th] / 174.5 pass - [8th]
scoring 27.2 for - [1st] / 15.5 against - [9th]
key matchups:
QB James Harris (24 TDs/3029 yds) vs. Dallas pass D
WR George Lantz (55 rec/991 yds/9 TDs) vs. CB Lester Hayes (6 INTs/2 TDs)
WR Drew Pearson (40 rec/826 yds/6 TDs) vs. CB Monte Jackson (4 INTs/3 TDs)
prediction:
Dallas 18, Los Angeles 24
Denver 19 at Oakland 20
So far the Raiders have done just enoughto stay in the playoff picture. This win was just enough to get them to 7-7 and give them a 7-4 record in the AFC and a 5-2 record in the Division.
Oakland
Ken Stabler 16/31 147yds 2TDs
James Owens 22car/80yds
Dave Casper 10tt/6rec/49yds
Monte Johnson 5 tackles 1 int
Denver
Danny White 14/30 191yds 1TD 1Int
Rickey Anderson 19car/90yds 1TD
Terrence Yunker 6tt/5rec/61yds 1TD
Steve Foley 9 tackles
Oakland
Ken Stabler 16/31 147yds 2TDs
James Owens 22car/80yds
Dave Casper 10tt/6rec/49yds
Monte Johnson 5 tackles 1 int
Denver
Danny White 14/30 191yds 1TD 1Int
Rickey Anderson 19car/90yds 1TD
Terrence Yunker 6tt/5rec/61yds 1TD
Steve Foley 9 tackles
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