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Philadelphia Eagles Control Their Playoff Destiny for the No. 2 Seed

Posted: 29th December 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
With the holiday season wrapping up, the Philadelphia Eagles are sending a special thanks to the Chicago Bearsùespecially quarterback Jay Cutler and wide receiver Devin Aromashodu. After the Bears upset the Minnesota Vikings in overtime on Monday Night Football, the Eagles control their own destiny and have a chance to lock up the No. 2 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye with a win over the Dallas Cowboys Sunday. The ...
As exciting of a game Sunday's matchup could have been between the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets, it may end up becoming a meaningless game for the Cardiac Cats. One week after head coach Rex Ryan stated his team was eliminated from the postseason, the Jets all of a sudden control their playoff destiny after a surprising win over the previously undefeated Indianapolis Colts. For New York it's simple, win ...
The Cincinnati Bengals clinched their first AFC North title since 2005 and for the second time in 19 years in a 17-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday in the final regular season game at Paul Brown Stadium. The win secures them at least one home in the postseason as either a No. 3 or No. 4 seed, depending on the results of next week's match-up between the New ...
Ever since Brian Dawkins signed with the Denver Broncos in March, Philadelphia Eagles fans immediately circled their calendars for Dec. 27, his return to the City of Brotherly Love. The city of Philadelphia has seen their fair-share of former fan favorites welcomed with open arms after returning to play with different teams. However, no playerÆs return with a new team may ever be as meaningful as Dawkins will be on Sunday ...
As the 9-4 Cincinnati Bengals take on the San Diego Chargers this weekend, the recent passing of Chris Henry will be fresh on the minds of the players, coaches, and fans, for not only the Bengals, but for the rest of the league as well. Over the last couple of days, Henry's death has been the main story in the media throughout the country. Each day seems to shed light on a ...
The Dallas Cowboys spent the first few weeks of December hearing about their struggles during the month of December, after two losses to the New York Giants and San Diego Chargers. After handing the New Orleans Saints their first loss of the seasonùat the Louisiana Superdomeùit's safe to say this is a different team, ready to put their previous December struggles behind them. The Cowboys did what no other team has been ...

Ranking the 20 NFL Teams to Reach the Super Bowl During This Decade

Posted: 15th December 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
As we approach the end of the decade, there have been some memorable teams and plays from Super Bowls this decade that will go down in NFL history. The New England Patriots winning three titles in four years. The Pittsburgh Steelers winning Super Bowl XL as a No. 6 seed. David Tyree's helmet grab to defeat the previously undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. While there have been just 10 ...
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ocho Cinco was recently fined $30,000 for wearing a sombrero and poncho as a celebration for his 36-yard touchdown reception against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Throughout his career, Ocho Cinco has been a man known for having fun with his crazy celebrations. In honor of his recent fine (and to show how much the fans love his passion), here are five suggestions for future celebrations ...
With four weeks remaining in the regular season, the NFC East is still up for grabs between the Dallas Cowboys (8-4), Philadelphia Eagles (8-4), and New York Giants (7-5). Each of the three teams has as good of a chance of hosting a home play-off game as the other, and this division may not be determined until the final week of the regular season. While each team seems to beat up ...

Washington Redskins Release Shaun Suisham, Sign Graham Gano

Posted: 8th December 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Washington Redskins have released kicker Shaun Suisham, two days after he missed a 23-yard field goal that most likely would have sealed a victory over the undefeated New Orleans Saints. Two weeks ago, Suisham missed two field goalsù39 yards and 50 yardsùin a 7-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. After starting the season a perfect 12-for-12 on field goals, he has missed three of his ...