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Current Week's NFL Football Game Previews
Sunday, February 7, 2010
NFC #1 New Orleans Saints (15-3) @ AFC #1 Indianapolis Colts (16-2)
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
2009-10 AFC Championship:
# 5 New York Jets (11-7) @ # 1 Indianapolis Colts (15-2)
Time: 3:00 pm EST
Spread: Indianapolis - 7.5
Over/Under: 40.5
Preview: The New York Jets, after pulling their second straight upset win, will head to Indianapolis to repeat their week 16 performance. In that game, the Jets became the first team to beat the Indianapolis Colts on the year. On the line this time, a trip to the Super Bowl, in Miami. New York pulled off the biggest upset in the postseason Sunday evening when they scored 17 unanswered points in the second half. Rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez did his job behind center, throwing for 100 yards and a touchdown, just turning the ball over once. Shonn Greene led the way for New York, rushing 23 times for 128 yards and a touchdown in the game. The New York defense forced San Diego into two turnovers, and became the first team to beat San Diego since week 15 of the season. For Indianapolis, revenge is on their minds, along with a trip to Miami. The Colts were impressive 20-3 winners over the Baltimore Colts. After winning their first 14 games of the season, Indianapolis fell to New York and Buffalo, with many of their key offensive players sitting much of the game. In the win over Baltimore, the Colts defense allowed just 67 rushing yards from top rusher Ray Rice. Peyton Manning threw for 246 yards, two touchdowns, along with an interception. The Colts defense forced the Ravens into four turnovers, including two interceptions thrown by Joe Flacco. This game will feature the top defensive team in the AFC, allowing just 236 points, against the third highest offensive team in the AFC; scoring 416 points.
2009-10 NFC Championship:
# 2 Minnesota Vikings (13-4) @ # 1 New Orleans Saints (14-3)
Time: 6:00 pm EST
Spread: New Orleans - 4.5
Over/Under: 52.5
Preview: The top two teams in the NFC will square off for the right to head to the Super Bowl. Both the Minnesota Vikings, and New Orleans Saints were impressive winners over the weekend to set up the tilt. Minnesota allowed just a lone field goal; in a 31 point blowout over the Dallas Cowboys. Brett Favre threw for 234 yards, and four touchdowns in the win. Three of the touchdown passes came to Sidney Rice, with Vishante Shiancoe catching the other. Running back Adrian Peterson was only needed for 63 yards on the game. On the season, Minnesota scored 470 points; second highest in the NFC. That offense was led by Favre and his 33 touchdown passes, and Adrian Peterson’s 18 rushing touchdowns. Minnesota went just 4-4 away from home this season. New Orleans scored 45 points in an absolute beat down of the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday evening. Drew Brees tossed for 247 yards and 3 touchdowns for the Saints. Reggie Bush rushed for a touchdown, and returned a punt for a touchdown. Bush’s yards from scrimmage totaled over 110 yards in the game. The Saints led all NFL teams in points scored this season with 510 on the year. New Orleans, after starting the season 13-0, fell in their final three regular season games; to Tampa Bay, Dallas and Carolina. Drew Brees finished the regular season completing 363 of 514 passes for 4388 yards and 34 touchdowns. The Saints went 6-2 at home this season.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
NFC # 4 Arizona Cardinals (11-6) @ NFC # 1 New Orleans Saints (13-3)
Time: 3:30pm EST
Spread: New Orleans - 7.5
Over/Under: 57
Preview: After a wild win over Green Bay in the first round of the postseason, the Arizona Cardinals will head on the road, to take on the New Orleans Saints. Arizona led early, 17-0, but was unable to slow down Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay offense. After a Neil Rackers missed field goal to end regulation, the Cardinals went on defense first and forced an Aaron Rodgers fumble, returned for a touchdown. Arizona received 29 of 33 passing from Kurt Warner, for 379 yards and 5 touchdowns. His top target was Steve Breaston. He caught 7 passes, for 125 yards, and a touchdown. Arizona won the NFC West over San Francisco, who finished 8-8. Arizona finished the regular season 6-2. For New Orleans, after a red-hot start, the Saints lost their final three games of the season. Losses to Dallas, Tampa Bay and Carolina sent the home fans into a phase of confusion before the postseason. The Saints were the top offensive team in the NFL this season, scoring 510 points. Quarterback Drew Brees has his best year in the NFL, completing 363 of 514 passes for 4388 yards and 34 touchdowns. Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell combined for 11 rushing touchdowns, on over 1300 yards. Marquis Colston was New Orleans’ top receiver this season, catching 70 passes, for over 1000 yards, and 9 touchdowns. New Orleans went 6-2 at home this season. The Saints will have home field advantage all the way through the NFC playoffs.
AFC # 6 Baltimore Ravens (10-7) @ AFC # 1 Indianapolis Colts (14-2)
Time: 8:15pm EST
Spread: Indianapolis - 6.5
Over/Under: 44
Preview: The Baltimore Ravens, fresh off their upset win in Foxboro, will now head to Indianapolis, and look to knock off the team with the best record in football. Baltimore, after their 33-14 blasting, will look to get to the AFC title game for the second straight season, this year against either the Jets or Chargers. Last year, after beating both Miami and Tennessee, the Ravens fell to Pittsburgh. Ray Rice got the action started for Baltimore, rushing for a huge run for a touchdown. The Ravens defense forced three interceptions from Tom Brady, and also forced him into a fumble. Baltimore finished in second place in the AFC North, behind only Cincinnati. The Ravens have a two headed running back monster of Willis McGahee and Ray Rice. The combination has combined for just under 1900 yards and 19 touchdowns. For Indianapolis, after their 14-0 start, they fell against the Jets and against Buffalo, to fall to 14-2. Peyton Manning was voted the Most Valuable Player in the NFL, throwing for 4500 yards and 33 touchdowns. Manning’s top receivers this season were veterans Dallas Clark and Reggie Wayne. Both players caught 100 passes on the season, with a combined 2370 yards and 20 touchdowns. The Colts won the AFC South by five games over the Houston Texans. Indianapolis will play with kicker Matt Stover, who will take the place of Adam Vinateri, who is recovering from knee surgery.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
AFC # 5 New York Jets (10-7) @ AFC # 2 San Diego Chargers (13-3)
Time: 4:40pm EST
Spread: San Diego - 7.5
Over/Under: 42
Preview: The New York Jets, after going on the road and beating the Cincinnati Bengals, will look to pull yet another upset; this time in San Diego. The Jets were able to shut-down Cincinnati’s offense, and sneak out the 24-14 win. Rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez was solid in the win, throwing for 182 yards. On the season, Sanchez tossed for 2400 yards and 12 touchdowns. Thomas Jones carries the work-load for the Jets offense, rushing 330 times on the season, for 1400 yards and 14 touchdowns. New York was the best defensive team in the NFL this season, allowing 236 points. New York needed wins over Indianapolis and Cincinnati to even be in the postseason. For San Diego, winners of 11 straight games, they will look to get things going, after taking the weekend off. The Chargers got an impressive season from quarterback Phillip Rivers this season. Rivers threw for 4254 yards and 28 touchdowns on the season. His running back, LaDainian Tomlinson rushed 223 times for 730 yards and 12 touchdowns. The Chargers won the AFC West by five games, as the Denver Broncos struggled mightily down the stretch. The winner of this game will meet the winner of the Indianapolis Colts/Baltimore Ravens game.
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