Archive for September, 2009

Patriots Look Improved in Win Over Falcons

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Ben Carder in NFL
It wasnÆt the Patriots circa 2007, but BelichickÆs boys did more than enough to win yesterday afternoon, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 26-10 in front of a rain-soaked capacity crowd at Gillette Stadium.á The Atlanta Falcons' visit was their first to the Razor, and minus a few nice plays from Boston College product Matt Ryan, the franchiseÆs inaugural journey was nothing to write home about.á RyanÆs first drive was a successful one ...

NFL Week 3 Report: Contenders & Pretenders

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Eric Lawhead in NFL
With one game left for Week Three, we as fans can begin to see who is standing out and who is falling down in the NFL. There have been many surprises so far and we are beginning to see who are the contenders and who are the pretenders. To give you an idea of how far along this season has progressed through three weeks: The Lions have as many wins as the ...

What We Learned: NFL Week Three

Posted: 28th September 2009 by The Sportmeisters in NFL
By Ryan of The Sportmeisters Week Three had some major upsets, and a few tricks thrown in as well. LetÆs take a look back at some of the big stories. á That Old Favre Magic Two weeks into the NFL season, and Brett Favre has done little more than manage a game, a task either of his backups could do, and still make them 2-0. They do have one of the top NFL running ...

NFL Week Three Recap: Fantasy Football Style

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Michael Whooley in NFL
Week Three of the NFL season is in the books, and now is a great time to take a step back and evaluate your fantasy squad. Look at the matchups in the week ahead, as now you can get a better glimpse of who are the strong and weak defenses. Look at how your opponents are doing, see what their strengths and weaknesses are. Today we saw Mark Sanchez quiet the critics ...

Washington Redskins: Albert Haynesworth Falls Down

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Anthony Brown in NFL
Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn says that DT Albert Haynesworthástrained aáglut muscle high in the hip area during the Detroit game Sunday. Translation: He fell on his butt and it hurts. Not as much as watching your $41 million guaranteed free agent sprawled on the floor of Ford Field. The Redskins defense also took a shot to the rear in Detroit. Lions head coach Jim Schwartz was Haynesworth's defensive coordinator at the Tennessee ...

Steelers Report Card/Week 3: D Grows Old Before Our Eyes

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Paul Ladewski in NFL
HereÆs my take on the SteelersÆ 23-20 defeat on Sunday afternoon: 1. ThereÆs a fine line between experienced and past-your-prime, and this could be the season that theáSteelers defense crosses it finally. The D came up short in the last two fourth quarters, and the failures had nothing to do with effort and everything to do with a lack of speed and quickness. When the games were on the line, 30-somethings James ...

Fantasy Football Week Four Waiver Wire: Pick Them Up

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Michael Whooley in NFL
Injuries are already starting to mount up and that has opened the door for some players to come in and make their mark. At the quarterback position, Donovan McNabbÆs rib injury has allowed Kevin Kolb to come in and play. Kolb hadnÆt played well in spot duty previously, but in the last two games, heÆs thrown for 741 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions. Injuries have also allowed guys ...

Seen and Herd: Week 3 | Buffalo Bills Vs. New Orleans Saints

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Chris Trapasso in NFL
The Buffalo Bills had a great opportunity to beat a contender on Sunday. They had an NFC power at home, in front of a rambunctious crowd, and squandered their chance to legitimize themselves. Drew Brees entered Sunday as the hottest quarterback through the first two games in NFL history. Believe me, I thought he'd have a field day against the Bills' defense just as much as all the ...

Detroit Lions ‘Scalp The Monkey Off Their Back

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Michael Schottey in NFL
Matthew Stafford showed why he was the No. 1 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. Passing for 241 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions, Stafford was able to showcase his strong arm and high football IQ. His decision making was remarkably improved against the Redskins, keeping his passes out of traffic and throwing the ball away on a number of occasions. Stafford's best play however, was a first quarter scramble for 21 ...

Miller Park: A Spaceship In the Middle of Milwaukee

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Adam Bernacchio in MLB
Next up in our Stadium 411 series is Miller Park, home to the Milwaukee Brewers. A couple of weeks ago my friend and I visited Milwaukee, WI and had a chance to see the St. Louis Cardinals vs. the Brewers. This critique was given by yours truly; a man who still canÆt believe the NHL hasnÆt folded yet. Does anyone even know that the NHL season starts next week? What a ...