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Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Monday, November 7, 2016
NFL - Week Nine Review
The Oakland Raiders are for real.
They showed that Sunday night in Oakland as they manhandled the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos, 30-20 as running back Latavius Murray scored three touchdowns to lead the way to victory. The Raiders defense limited the Broncos to a paltry 33 yards rushing in the game.
The New York Giants held off the Philadelphia Eagles, 28-23 behind four touchdown passes from Eli Manning and the defense getting two interceptions, plus holding the Eagles four times on fourth
down.
The Detroit Lions stunned the Minnesota Vikings, 22-16 in overtime for a big road win. Detroit trailed 16-13 with just over 30 seconds to play in regulation when QB Matthew Stafford rallied them down the field to set up kicker Matt Prater, the Heftyinfo NFL Player of the Week, for a game tying 58-yard field goal as time ran out.
In the extra session, Stafford connected with wide receiver Golden Tate for a 28-yard TD pass to win the game and send the Vikings to their third consecutive loss.
Around the NFL . . . . . . .
The Dallas Cowboys won their seventh straight game as they blasted the host Cleveland Browns, 35-10 as QB Dak Prescott threw for three touchdowns and RB Ezekiel Elliott scored two rushing touchdowns . . . The Carolina Panthers won a yawner on the road, 13-10 over the Los Angeles Rams despite gaining just 244 total yards in offense . . . The Indianapolis Colts knocked off the host Green Bay Packers, 31-26 behind a pair of scoring runs by Frank Gore and a 99-yard kickoff return by Jordan Todman. Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers had three TD passes in the loss . . . Baltimore beat the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers, 21-14 to spoil the return of QB Ben Roethlisberger. A 95-yard TD pass from Joe Flacco to Mike Wallace and a blocked punt for a score made the difference for the Ravens in the win . . . New Orleans (4-4) steam rolled past the host San Francisco 49ers, 41-23 as QB Drew Brees had three TD passes to go with 323 passing yards. Running back Mark Ingram rushed for 158 yards and scored twice as both teams combined for 1,057 yards in offense . . . Kansas City beat the stubborn Jacksonville Jaguars, 19-14 as kicker Cairo Santos made four field goals to offset two TD passes by Jags' QB Blake Bortles . . . The Miami Dolphins (4-4) won a wild game against the New York Jets, 27-23 in a game that had four lead changes. Kenyan Drake took a kickoff back 96 yards for the deciding touchdown in the fourth quarter after Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick threw an 18-yard TD pass to WR Jalin Marshall . . . The San Diego Chargers put on an offensive show as they toppled the visiting Tennessee Titans, 43-35. Chargers RB Melvin Gordon had a career best 196 yards rushing and 65 receiving yards to go with a touchdown while QB Philip Rivers had two TD passes and the Chargers defense scored two touchdowns (fumble return and interception). Titans QB Marcus Mariota ran for a score and threw for three more scores in defeat . . . The Atlanta Falcons blasted the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 43-28 last Thursday night as QB Matt Ryan had 344 yards passing to go with four TD passes . . . In the Monday Night Football game, the Seattle Seahawks (5-2-1) beat the Buffalo Bills, 31-25 behind a pair of TD passes from Russell Wilson to tight end Jimmy Graham. The loss was the third straight for the Bills, who slipped to 4-5 for the season.
WEEK NINE SCORES
Atlanta 43, Tampa Bay 28
Dallas 35, Cleveland 10
Baltimore 21, Pittsburgh 14
NY Giants 28, Philadelphia 23
Miami 27, NY Jets 23
Kansas City 19, Jacksonville 14
Detroit 22, Minnesota 16 (OT)
New Orleans 41, San Francisco 23
Carolina 13, Los Angeles 10
Indianapolis 31, Green Bay 26
San Diego 43, Tennessee 35
Oakland 30, Denver 20
Seattle 31, Buffalo 25
They showed that Sunday night in Oakland as they manhandled the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos, 30-20 as running back Latavius Murray scored three touchdowns to lead the way to victory. The Raiders defense limited the Broncos to a paltry 33 yards rushing in the game.
The New York Giants held off the Philadelphia Eagles, 28-23 behind four touchdown passes from Eli Manning and the defense getting two interceptions, plus holding the Eagles four times on fourth
down.
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| Lions kicker Matt Prater was clutch. |
In the extra session, Stafford connected with wide receiver Golden Tate for a 28-yard TD pass to win the game and send the Vikings to their third consecutive loss.
Around the NFL . . . . . . .
The Dallas Cowboys won their seventh straight game as they blasted the host Cleveland Browns, 35-10 as QB Dak Prescott threw for three touchdowns and RB Ezekiel Elliott scored two rushing touchdowns . . . The Carolina Panthers won a yawner on the road, 13-10 over the Los Angeles Rams despite gaining just 244 total yards in offense . . . The Indianapolis Colts knocked off the host Green Bay Packers, 31-26 behind a pair of scoring runs by Frank Gore and a 99-yard kickoff return by Jordan Todman. Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers had three TD passes in the loss . . . Baltimore beat the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers, 21-14 to spoil the return of QB Ben Roethlisberger. A 95-yard TD pass from Joe Flacco to Mike Wallace and a blocked punt for a score made the difference for the Ravens in the win . . . New Orleans (4-4) steam rolled past the host San Francisco 49ers, 41-23 as QB Drew Brees had three TD passes to go with 323 passing yards. Running back Mark Ingram rushed for 158 yards and scored twice as both teams combined for 1,057 yards in offense . . . Kansas City beat the stubborn Jacksonville Jaguars, 19-14 as kicker Cairo Santos made four field goals to offset two TD passes by Jags' QB Blake Bortles . . . The Miami Dolphins (4-4) won a wild game against the New York Jets, 27-23 in a game that had four lead changes. Kenyan Drake took a kickoff back 96 yards for the deciding touchdown in the fourth quarter after Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick threw an 18-yard TD pass to WR Jalin Marshall . . . The San Diego Chargers put on an offensive show as they toppled the visiting Tennessee Titans, 43-35. Chargers RB Melvin Gordon had a career best 196 yards rushing and 65 receiving yards to go with a touchdown while QB Philip Rivers had two TD passes and the Chargers defense scored two touchdowns (fumble return and interception). Titans QB Marcus Mariota ran for a score and threw for three more scores in defeat . . . The Atlanta Falcons blasted the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 43-28 last Thursday night as QB Matt Ryan had 344 yards passing to go with four TD passes . . . In the Monday Night Football game, the Seattle Seahawks (5-2-1) beat the Buffalo Bills, 31-25 behind a pair of TD passes from Russell Wilson to tight end Jimmy Graham. The loss was the third straight for the Bills, who slipped to 4-5 for the season.
WEEK NINE SCORES
Atlanta 43, Tampa Bay 28
Dallas 35, Cleveland 10
Baltimore 21, Pittsburgh 14
NY Giants 28, Philadelphia 23
Miami 27, NY Jets 23
Kansas City 19, Jacksonville 14
Detroit 22, Minnesota 16 (OT)
New Orleans 41, San Francisco 23
Carolina 13, Los Angeles 10
Indianapolis 31, Green Bay 26
San Diego 43, Tennessee 35
Oakland 30, Denver 20
Seattle 31, Buffalo 25
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Vote
No matter who you should decide to vote for, just exercise your right to do so. The choice for President of the United States of America here is Hillary Clinton.
God Bless America!
God Bless America!
College Football Top Ten
Heftyinfo College Football Top Ten (Week ending November 6)
1. Alabama (9-0)
2. Michigan (9-0)
3. Clemson (9-0)
4. Washington (9-0)
5. Ohio State (8-1)
6. Louisville (8-1)
7. Wisconsin (7-2)
8. Oklahoma (7-2)
9. Texas A & M (7-2)
10. Penn State (7-2)
1. Alabama (9-0)2. Michigan (9-0)
3. Clemson (9-0)
4. Washington (9-0)
5. Ohio State (8-1)
6. Louisville (8-1)
7. Wisconsin (7-2)
8. Oklahoma (7-2)
9. Texas A & M (7-2)
10. Penn State (7-2)
Saturday, November 5, 2016
NFL - Week Nine Preview
There are some games that appear to be very competitive this weekend, including both prime time games on Sunday night and the Monday Night Football game.
The Denver Broncos face the Oakland Raiders (both 6-2) on Sunday night in a battle for first place in the AFC West.
The Raiders have been blistering on offense this season while the Broncos, once again are doing their thing on defense. Last week, the Broncos avenged a loss to the San Diego Chargers by knocking them off, 27-19 as they sacked Philip Rivers four times and intercepted three passes, including one for a touchdown.
The Raiders won in overtime at Tampa Bay as quarterback Derek Carr had a HUGE game, passing for over 500 yards with four touchdowns.
The Monday night game features the Buffalo Bills (4-4) traveling to take on the Seattle Seahawks (4-2-1) who lost at New Orleans last week.
The Bills have been up and down so far this season, losing their first two games and then winning four in a row prior to losing their last two games. The Seahawks have been banged up of late and are struggling on offense. The defense has been solid once again as the 'Hawks have allowed the second fewest points (109) in pro football through seven games.
Two fierce rivals go at it on Sunday afternoon when the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Baltimore Ravens. These two teams do not like each other and with just a game separating them in the AFC North standings, this tilt should be a good one.
For a look at all of the games this weekend (13 games with six teams having the bye week) the following offers a capsule style look, followed by the picks for the games.
Pittsburgh (4-3) at Baltimore (3-4) - The Ravens are looking to snap a four-game skid and the Steelers are without Big Ben.
Dallas (6-1) at Cleveland (0-8) - One of the NFL's best teams going against the worst team in the league.
Jacksonville (2-5) at Kansas City (5-2) - Two teams headed in opposite directions . . . Take the Chiefs.
NY Jets (3-5) at Miami (3-4) - The loser of this game faces a very tough road ahead if they want to contend for a playoff spot.
Philadelphia (4-3) at NY Giants (4-3) - These teams need to keep pace with the first place Cowboys.
Detroit (4-4) at Minnesota (5-2) - The Vikings were embarrassed by the Bears on national TV last week.
Carolina (2-5) at Los Angeles (3-4) - The Panthers could boost themselves back into contention in the NFC South. A win here would do them well. Rams are struggling.
New Orleans (3-4) at San Francisco (1-6) - Upset Alert? It's a possibility.
Tennessee (4-4) at San Diego (3-5) - Chargers were rolling until they came across a good defense last week, but the Titans defense isn't all that good . . . Take the Chargers.
Indianapolis (3-5) at Green Bay (4-3) - Two mediocre teams going at it in this one.
Denver (6-2) at Oakland (6-2) - The Raiders playing a division rival in "prime time" at home in the Black Hole. Must watch game here.
Buffalo (4-4) at Seattle (4-2-1) - The Seahawks should win this game, but remember that former Seattle player Percy Harvin is back from retirement to play for the Bills.
The Heftyinfo picks for Week Nine . . . . . (Home teams are listed in bold; Lock of the Week is listed in BOLD CAPS)
Atlanta over Tampa Bay
Baltimore over Pittsburgh
Dallas over Cleveland
KANSAS CITY over Jacksonville
Miami over NY Jets
NY Giants over Philadelphia
Minnesota over Detroit
Carolina over Los Angeles
New Orleans over San Francisco
San Diego over Tennessee
Green Bay over Indianapolis
Oakland over Denver
Seattle over Buffalo
Last Week's Record: 7-5-1
SEASON RECORD: 75-43-2
Lock of the Week Record: 8-0
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
CUBS WIN WORLD SERIES
Believe It !!!
The Chicago Cubs are the 2016 World Series Champions of Major League Baseball.
The Chicago Cubs are the 2016 World Series Champions of Major League Baseball.
Monday, October 31, 2016
NFL - Week Eight Review
There were many exciting games around the NFL this past weekend, including some overtime thrillers and another tie game.
The Dallas Cowboys topped the visiting Philadelphia Eagles, 29-23 in OT on Sunday night as rookie quarterback Dak Prescott hooked up with tight end Jason Witten for the game winning five-yard touchdown pass to improve the team to 6-1.
The Oakland Raiders (6-2) came from behind to beat the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 30-24 in OT behind a huge game from QB Derek Carr, the Heftyinfo NFL Player of the Week.
Carr (pictured right) passed for 513 yards and had four touchdown passes to help offset a record 23 penalties committed by the Raiders in the game. Bucs QB Jameis Winston had two TD passes in the loss. Oakland rolled up 626 yards in total offense while the Bucs managed just 270 total yards in offense.
The third overtime game this weekend was played over in London, England where the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins finished in a 27-27 tie. The teams combined for just under 1,000 yards of total offense. Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt in the OT session.
Around the NFL . . . . . . .
The New England Patriots (7-1) continued to roll along as they pasted the host Buffalo Bills, 41-25 behind four TD tosses from QB Tom Brady . . . The New York Jets (3-5) rallied back from a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat the Cleveland Browns, 31-28 as running back Matt Forte scored two touchdowns. A 24-yard field goal by Jets kicker Nick Folk proved to be the difference as the Browns fell to 0-8 this season . . . Carolina won at home 30-20 over the Arizona Cardinals as RB Jonathan Stewart rushed for two scores and the defense also scored a TD to offset three TD passes by Cardinals QB Carson Palmer . . . The Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) steam rolled the host Indianapolis Colts, 30-14 as backup QB Nick Foles had two TD passes in relief of Alex Smith, who suffered a concussion in the game . . . The New Orleans Saints rallied past the visiting Seattle Seahawks, 25-20 as the defense stopped the 'Hawks on fourth down in the red zone. Saints kicker Wil Lutz made four field goals to help make the difference . . . The Denver Broncos rode the defense to a 27-19 win against the visiting San Diego Chargers. The Broncos defense picked off Chargers QB Philip Rivers three times, including a "pick six" by Bradley Roby . . . Houston (5-3) won a home game, 20-13 against the Detroit Lions as neither team managed to gain 300 yards in offense . . . The Atlanta Falcons won a nail biter, 33-32 against the visiting Green Bay Packers as QB Matt Ryan (three TD passes) hit WR Mohamed Sanu for an 11-yard game winning TD pass. Packers QB Aaron Rodgers had three TD passes in the loss . . . The Tennessee Titans crushed the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars, 36-22 last Thursday night behind a pair of TD passes by QB Marcus Mariota and 123 yards rushing with a touchdown by DeMarco Murray . . . Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard scored a rushing touchdown and ran for 153 yards while the defense limited the Minnesota Vikings to just 258 total yards in offense in a 20-10 win at Soldier Field on Monday night. It was the second consecutive loss for the Vikings after a 5-0 start.
WEEK EIGHT SCORES
Tennessee 36, Jacksonville 22
Houston 20, Detroit 13
Washington 27, Cincinnati 27 (OT)
New Orleans 25, Seattle 20
Oakland 30, Tampa Bay 24 (OT)
New England 41, Buffalo 25
Kansas City 30, Indianapolis 14
Carolina 30, Arizona 20
NY Jets 31, Cleveland 28
Denver 27, San Diego 19
Atlanta 33, Green Bay 32
Dallas 29, Philadelphia 23 (OT)
Chicago 20, Minnesota 10
The Dallas Cowboys topped the visiting Philadelphia Eagles, 29-23 in OT on Sunday night as rookie quarterback Dak Prescott hooked up with tight end Jason Witten for the game winning five-yard touchdown pass to improve the team to 6-1.The Oakland Raiders (6-2) came from behind to beat the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 30-24 in OT behind a huge game from QB Derek Carr, the Heftyinfo NFL Player of the Week.
Carr (pictured right) passed for 513 yards and had four touchdown passes to help offset a record 23 penalties committed by the Raiders in the game. Bucs QB Jameis Winston had two TD passes in the loss. Oakland rolled up 626 yards in total offense while the Bucs managed just 270 total yards in offense.
The third overtime game this weekend was played over in London, England where the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins finished in a 27-27 tie. The teams combined for just under 1,000 yards of total offense. Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins missed a 34-yard field goal attempt in the OT session.
Around the NFL . . . . . . .
The New England Patriots (7-1) continued to roll along as they pasted the host Buffalo Bills, 41-25 behind four TD tosses from QB Tom Brady . . . The New York Jets (3-5) rallied back from a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat the Cleveland Browns, 31-28 as running back Matt Forte scored two touchdowns. A 24-yard field goal by Jets kicker Nick Folk proved to be the difference as the Browns fell to 0-8 this season . . . Carolina won at home 30-20 over the Arizona Cardinals as RB Jonathan Stewart rushed for two scores and the defense also scored a TD to offset three TD passes by Cardinals QB Carson Palmer . . . The Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) steam rolled the host Indianapolis Colts, 30-14 as backup QB Nick Foles had two TD passes in relief of Alex Smith, who suffered a concussion in the game . . . The New Orleans Saints rallied past the visiting Seattle Seahawks, 25-20 as the defense stopped the 'Hawks on fourth down in the red zone. Saints kicker Wil Lutz made four field goals to help make the difference . . . The Denver Broncos rode the defense to a 27-19 win against the visiting San Diego Chargers. The Broncos defense picked off Chargers QB Philip Rivers three times, including a "pick six" by Bradley Roby . . . Houston (5-3) won a home game, 20-13 against the Detroit Lions as neither team managed to gain 300 yards in offense . . . The Atlanta Falcons won a nail biter, 33-32 against the visiting Green Bay Packers as QB Matt Ryan (three TD passes) hit WR Mohamed Sanu for an 11-yard game winning TD pass. Packers QB Aaron Rodgers had three TD passes in the loss . . . The Tennessee Titans crushed the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars, 36-22 last Thursday night behind a pair of TD passes by QB Marcus Mariota and 123 yards rushing with a touchdown by DeMarco Murray . . . Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard scored a rushing touchdown and ran for 153 yards while the defense limited the Minnesota Vikings to just 258 total yards in offense in a 20-10 win at Soldier Field on Monday night. It was the second consecutive loss for the Vikings after a 5-0 start.
WEEK EIGHT SCORES
Tennessee 36, Jacksonville 22
Houston 20, Detroit 13
Washington 27, Cincinnati 27 (OT)
New Orleans 25, Seattle 20
Oakland 30, Tampa Bay 24 (OT)
New England 41, Buffalo 25
Kansas City 30, Indianapolis 14
Carolina 30, Arizona 20
NY Jets 31, Cleveland 28
Denver 27, San Diego 19
Atlanta 33, Green Bay 32
Dallas 29, Philadelphia 23 (OT)
Chicago 20, Minnesota 10
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