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That’s One Small Win for the Philadelphia Eagles, One Giant Vick-tory for No. 7
Posted: 7th December 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
When the Philadelphia Eagles signed quarterback Michael Vick to a two-year contract in August, the one game that stuck out was Dec. 6ûa Week 13 matchup at the Georgia Dome against the Atlanta Falcons, his former team.
At first, it seemed this trip would consist of a hostile environment as Vick returned to play on the same field where he began his career before facing dog fighting charges. Many expected a ...
Cowboys-Giants: Despite Loss To New York, Dallas Deserves Credit For Performance
Posted: 6th December 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
Now that the Dallas Cowboys lost their first December game of the season, all the media will talk about for the next week is how Tony Romo and company are on their way to another collapse in the final month of the 2009 regular season.
However, it's unfair to jump to conclusions when not looking at the scenario from both teams.
The Cowboys entered Sunday's game with an 8-3 record and a ...
Redskins Left Kicking Themselves (Again) After Loss to Saints
Posted: 6th December 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
The Washington Redskins were on the verge of handing the New Orleans Saints their first loss of the season in what would have been one of the most shocking upsets of the year.
Instead, they find themselves frustrated, missing another opportunity to come through with a win because of a missed field goal by kicker Shaun Suisham.
With 1:56 left in the game, the Redskins were holding on to a 30-23 lead ...
Bengals-Lions: Cincinnati Has Upper Hand with Detroit’s Road Struggles
Posted: 5th December 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
With the 2-9 Detroit Lions traveling to Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, the 8-3 Cincinnati Bengals look to take advantage of a team who has struggled on the road over the last few years.
Through 12 weeks, the Lions are 0-5 away from Ford Field this season and have lost to their opponentsùSaints, Bears, Packers, Seahawks, and Vikingsùby an average of 19.4 points. Dating back to the 2004 season, they have ...
Eagles-Falcons: Philadelphia Looks for Third-Straight Win in Atlanta
Posted: 3rd December 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
On Sunday, the 7-4 Philadelphia Eagles travel to the Georgia Dome to take on the 6-5 Atlanta Falcons in a game where both teams are looking for a win to stay in the NFC playoff hunt.
While the Eagles' offense has struggled the last two weeks, they still have managed to come away with victories over the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins. However, there are a few factors that will come ...
Bengals-Browns: Quick Notes From Cincinnati’s 16-7 Win Over Cleveland
Posted: 2nd December 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
The Cincinnati Bengals improved their record to 8-3 after a 16-7 win over the 1-10 Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Here are a few important notes regarding Cincinnati's big win.
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Bengals Take Advantage of Browns Weak Rushing Defense
Similar to the game against the Oakland Raiders, the Bengals knew the best way to beat the Browns was through a powerful running attack...only this time, they wanted to end up winning.
The Bengals could not ...
Risk of Signing Larry Johnson Pays Off for Bengals in Win over Browns
Posted: 29th November 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
The Cincinnati Bengals received some criticism for the signing of running back Larry Johnson after his release from the Kansas City Chiefs a few weeks ago. After Sunday's win over the Cleveland Browns, the Bengals appear to have made the right move.
With an improved offensive line, Johnson showed the Bengals why signing him for insurance he was worth the risk after his 107-yard rushing performance against the Browns in Cincinnati's ...
Cincy Fans Feel the Frustration This Season wIth Bengals’ Shayne Graham
Posted: 25th November 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
After last weekend's 20-17 loss to the Oakland Raiders , Cincinnati Bengals fans have recently expressed their frustration with kicker Shayne Graham, who missed a 37-yard field goal in the third quarter.
While it's hard to blame the loss on him individually considering Bengals wide receiver Andre Caldwell fumbled the kickoff with 17 seconds left, itÆs obvious how important GrahamÆs missed field goal was later in the game.
Not only are fans ...
Eagles-Bears: Five Positive Factors From Philadelphia’s 24-20 Win Over Chicago
Posted: 23rd November 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
The Philadelphia Eagles avoided a three-game losing streak by defeating the Chicago Bears 24-20 in a game where both teams were desperate for a win.
The win helped the Eagles improve to 6-4 on the season and kept the race tight in the NFC East since both the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys came through with Week 11 wins, as well. Here are a few quick notes regarding the Eagles ...
Cincinnati Bengals’ Bernard Scott Has Career Day Against Oakland Raiders
Posted: 22nd November 2009 by Dan Parzych in NFL
The Cincinnati Bengals knew they could rely on backup running back Bernard Scott to carry the load against the Oakland Raiders if running back Cedric Benson was unable to go.
Turns out they were right.
One week after scoring the game's lone touchdown on a 96-yard kick return in an 18-12 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field, Scott recorded his first career 100-yard game in his first career game as ...