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NFL Week Eight Review

Posted: 3rd November 2009 by Lloyd Vance in NFL
á Houston Texans RB Ryan Moats was one of Week Eight's Game Ball winners for his efforts in the Texans' 31-10 win over the Buffalo Bills. á With the 2009 season officially hitting the halfway mark, the league celebrated with a magnificent week of action in Week Eight. This was a great week in the NFL filled with upsets, big wins, and playoff picture-shaping moments.á Despite six teams on bye (Bengals, Buccaneers, Chiefs, Patriots, ...

Favre Sticks It to the Packers in Green Bay

Posted: 2nd November 2009 by Lloyd Vance in NFL
In Brett FavreÆs much anticipated return to Green Bay, for the second time in less than a month the Vikings beat down the Packers for a very sweet victory for No. 4 á Who says you canÆt go home? Well, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre not only returned to Green Bay, he kicked in the door with authority as the Vikings, led by No. 4, dominated the Packers 38-26.á Some will say ...

NY Giants-Philadelphia Eagles Preview

Posted: 1st November 2009 by Lloyd Vance in NFL
All eyes will be on Philadelphia, Pa for two NYC vs. Philly battles.á The FightinÆ Philliesátake on the Yankees in Game Four of the World Series and the Eagles will face the NY Giantsáin a key NFC East divisional battle NY GIANTS (5-2) AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (4-2), 1 PM EST on FOX Broadcast Team: Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, Tony Siragusa (Field reporter) á Though some national media outlets will tell ...

2009 NFL Power Rankings: Week Seven

Posted: 28th October 2009 by Lloyd Vance in NFL
Fueled by a three-game winning streak, WR Steve Breaston and the Arizona Cardinals are moving up our NFL Power Rankings This is one of my favorite times on the NFL calendar: right before the midway part of the season.á Teams are starting to separate into ôcontendersö and ôpretendersö and each week certain teams are getting closer to the playoffs, while others get closer to preparing for the ...

2009 NFL Season: Week Seven Review

Posted: 28th October 2009 by Lloyd Vance in NFL
á After a fantastic 189-yardörevengefulö performance against Bears, Cincy B Cedric Benson is Week 7Æs Game Ball winner á I will start with a ôCheerioö this week as the NFL returned to London for the third year in a row. Unfortunately for the NFLÆs English fans viewing our version of football, they were not treated to an entertaining game. The New England Patriots (5-2), led by QB Tom Brady and WR Wes Welker, continued ...

Larry Johnson Trying To “Tweet” His Way Out of KC

Posted: 26th October 2009 by Lloyd Vance in NFL
LJ is trying to aggravate beleaguered Chiefs head coach Todd Haley even further with his recent comments on Twitter. Things just went from bad to worse for volatile running back Larry Johnson in Kansas City.á The one-time NFL rushing leader and workhorse has definitely slowed down since his heyday of about four to five years ago.á Time, off the field problems, and injuries have definitely caught up with Johnson (who turns ...

2009 NFL Season û Week 6 Power Rankings

Posted: 23rd October 2009 by Lloyd Vance in NFL
After a huge win over the New York Giants, Sean Payton and his high-flying Saints have not only garnered respect, but they have also moved up this weekÆs Power Rankings This is one of my favorite times on the NFL calendar right before the midway part of the season.á Teams are starting to separate into ôContendersö and ôPretendersö and each week certain teams are getting closer to the playoffs while others ...

The NFL Trade Deadline Passes with Only Two Minor Deals

Posted: 21st October 2009 by Lloyd Vance in NFL
The 2009 NFL trade deadline came and went on Oct. 20 at 4:00 pm EST with the same amount of fanfare accorded to the leagueÆs annual Supplemental Draft (i.e. ôSnooze Festö) each July. While names like San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman, Cleveland Browns QB Brady Quinn, Kansas City Chiefs DT Glenn Dorsey, Philadelphia Eagles WRs Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown, Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe, Buffalo Bill WR ...

The NFL Trade Deadline is today

Posted: 20th October 2009 by Lloyd Vance in NFL
Today is the 2009 NFL Trade Deadlineáand players like Cleveland Browns WR/KR Josh Cribbs are rumored to be on the trading block Today, Tuesday October 20th is the 2009 NFL Trade Deadline.á And for the first time in a while, there is some ôbuzzö around the date.á Already the NFL saw the trades involving former Browns receiver Braylon Edwards to the New York Jets for picks and former Bucs D-lineman Gaines ...

2009 NFL SeasonûWeek Six Review

Posted: 20th October 2009 by Lloyd Vance in NFL
Oakland Raiders DL Richard Seymour was a Game Ball winner in Week Six for his dominating play in an upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles á After a couple weeks of too many games that lacked viewer interest, Week Six of the 2009 NFL Season once again proved why the National Football League is the best sports league in the world.á There were two overtime thrillers (Bill over Jets and Jags ...