AFC Pro Bowl announced!The AFC Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 1976.
QB Bob Griese - Dolphins (184/253, 2521 yds, 27 TD)
QB Terry Bradshaw - Steelers (141/239, 2395 yds, 23 TD)
RB Lydell Mitchell - Colts (341 att, 1646 yds, 11 TD, 14 rec, 93 yds, 0 TD)
RB Don Hardeman - Oilers (349 att, 1490 yds, 9 TD, 11 rec, 230 yds, 3 TD)
RB Jim Kiick - Broncos (275 att, 1311 yds, 14 TD, 29 rec, 211 yds, 0 TD)
FB Boobie Clark - Bengals (11 att, 42 yds, 0 TD, 3 rec, 116 yds, 1 TD)
G Dennis Havig - Oilers (53 Pancakes)
G Gene Upshaw - Oilers (57 Pancakes)
T Art Shell - Oilers (78 Pancakes)
T Russ Washington - Chargers (71 Pancakes)
C Jim Langer - Dolphins (61 Pancakes)
C Ed Flanagan - Chargers (56 Pancakes)
TE Bennie Cunningham - Steelers (25 rec, 405 yds, 3 TD)
TE Jim Mitchell - Chargers (41 rec, 427 yds, 5 TD)
WR Nat Moore - Dolphins (55 rec, 1073 yds, 14 TD)
WR Marlin Briscoe - Patriots (57 rec, 853 yds, 8 TD)
WR John Stallworth - Steelers (36 rec, 619 yds, 6 TD)
WR Cliff Branch - Raiders (64 rec, 867 yds, 7 TD)
WR Charlie Joiner - Chargers (54 rec, 939 yds, 4 TD)
CB Willie Buchanon - Dolphins (40 Tck, 3 Int, 2 Def TD, 6 FF, 2 FR)
CB Mike Haynes - Patriots (45 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 4 FF, 1 FR)
CB Ron Bolton - Browns (48 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 Int, 2 Def TD, 1 FF)
LB Al Beauchamp - Dolphins (79 Tck, 8 Sck, 1 Sfty, 4 FF, 1 FR)
LB Robert Brazile - Oilers (148 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int)
LB Ted Hendricks - Raiders (92 Tck, 6 Sck, 3 FF, 1 FR)
LB Willie Lanier - Chiefs (156 Tck, 8 Sck, 4 FF, 1 FR)
DT John Dutton - Colts (25 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Sfty, 3 FF, 1 FR)
DT Joe Greene - Steelers (32 Tck, 5 Sck)
DE Bill Stanfill - Dolphins (57 Tck, 8 Sck, 2 FF, 2 FR)
DE L.C. Greenwood - Steelers (59 Tck, 10 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR)
FS Tony Peters - Browns (45 Tck, 1 Sck, 5 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 2 FR)
FS Danny Reece - Buccaneers (81 Tck, 2 Int)
SS Donnie Shell - Steelers (89 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR)
SS Lemar Parrish - Bengals (118 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 Int, 3 FF, 2 FR)
K Don Cockroft - Browns (16/19 FG)
P David Lee - Colts (3896 yards, 41 inside 20)NFC Pro Bowl announced!The NFC Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 1976.
QB Roger Staubach - Cowboys (101/148, 1960 yds, 19 TD)
QB Fran Tarkenton - Vikings (162/259, 2120 yds, 12 TD)
RB Walter Payton - Cardinals (271 att, 1396 yds, 14 TD, 19 rec, 177 yds, 1 TD)
RB John Riggins - Redskins (260 att, 1322 yds, 16 TD, 15 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD)
RB Delvin Williams - Falcons (322 att, 1512 yds, 8 TD, 19 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD)
FB Peter Wright - Cowboys (0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD)
G Tom Mack - Cowboys (52 Pancakes)
G Lynn Boden - Lions (64 Pancakes)
T Rayfield Wright - Cowboys (82 Pancakes)
T Jeff Hart - Saints (82 Pancakes)
C Rich Saul - Cowboys (45 Pancakes)
C Raymond Baggett - Eagles (58 Pancakes)
TE Billy Joe DuPree - Cowboys (25 rec, 309 yds, 2 TD)
TE Bob Tucker - Giants (20 rec, 400 yds, 0 TD)
WR Harold Carmichael - Cowboys (56 rec, 1196 yds, 10 TD)
WR Harold Jackson - Cowboys (41 rec, 1041 yds, 9 TD)
WR Gene Washington - 49ers (53 rec, 866 yds, 8 TD)
WR John Gilliam - Falcons (88 rec, 1037 yds, 11 TD)
WR Steve Largent - Seahawks (64 rec, 1024 yds, 4 TD)
CB Mel Renfro - Cowboys (59 Tck, 1 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR)
CB Ken Houston - Redskins (55 Tck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 2 FF, 2 FR)
CB Dick Anderson - Packers (70 Tck, 2 Int, 3 FF, 1 FR)
LB Bob Breunig - Cowboys (131 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Sfty, 4 FF, 1 FR)
LB Harry Carson - Giants (149 Tck, 1 Sck, 3 FF, 1 FR)
LB Mike Curtis - Seahawks (158 Tck, 9 Sck, 3 Int, 4 FF, 3 FR)
LB Jeff Siemon - Vikings (95 Tck, 6 Sck, 2 Int, 3 FF, 4 FR)
DT Jethro Pugh - Cowboys (27 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR)
DT Randy White - Cowboys (44 Tck, 7 Sck, 1 FF, 2 FR)
DE Harvey Martin - Cowboys (37 Tck, 9 Sck, 1 FF)
DE Carl Eller - Vikings (50 Tck, 10 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR)
FS Aaron Kyle - Cowboys (38 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF)
FS Mark Cotney - Falcons (67 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Blk FG, 1 FF)
SS Bill Simpson - Rams (80 Tck, 6 Sck)
SS Gary Fencik - Bears (101 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 FF, 2 FR)
K Horst Muhlmann - Eagles (22/26 FG)
P Robert Pate - Cowboys (2101 yards, 14 inside 20)QB Roger Staubach (Dal) wins Playoff MVP! NEW YORK -- The Dallas Cowboys' QB took home the 1976 Playoff MVP award today. Staubach won the award by amassing playoff totals of 45/68, 850 yds, 10 TD.
QB Roger Staubach (Dal) wins League MVP!NEW YORK -- The Dallas Cowboys' QB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Staubach won the MVP award by amassing season totals of 101/148, 1960 yds, 19 TD.
"I really accept this award on behalf of the team and the organization because there is no way I would have accomplished this much without everyone creating a winning environment," Staubach said after receiving the award.WR Steve Largent (Sea) wins Offensive Rookie of the Year! NEW YORK -- The Seattle Seahawks' WR was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Largent won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 64 rec, 1024 yds, 4 TD.
LB Harry Carson (NYG) wins Defensive Rookie of the Year! NEW YORK -- The New York Giants' LB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Carson won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 149 Tck, 1 Sck, 3 FF, 1 FR.
QB Fran Tarkenton (Min) wins Offensive Player of the Year! Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton is Wolverine Studios Sports Network's Offensive Player of the Year, as selected by a panel of players, coaches and executives.
Tarkenton received 299 first-place votes from the 583 people polled.
Tarkenton in 1976 had 2120 yards and 12 TDs, with only 8 interceptions for a QB Rating of 90.9.
LB Mike Curtis (Sea) wins Defensive Player of the Year!NEW YORK -- In his own view, Mike Curtis put together his best professional season in 1976. How appropriate, then, that he is the Wolverine Studios Sports Newtwork 1976 Defensive Player of the Year.
The versatile Curtis had 158 tackles, 9 sacks, 3 interceptions, and 4 forced fumbles with 0 defensive touchdowns, and was a key to the Seahawks' turnaround on defense. His role on the defense earned Curtis a majority of votes Tuesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.Ed Too Tall Jones - DE signs extension with the PackersThe Green Bay Packers front office has announced that they have signed Ed Too Tall Jones - DE to a new contract. Jones will stay with the team on a 5 year deal with a base salary of 1500001976 Super BowlThe Dallas Cowboys have defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1976 Super Bowl.
The final score was Cowboys 23 - Steelers 17.
Roger Staubach - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Randy White - DT had a stellar outing helping seal the win.AFC Championship Game The Pittsburgh Steelers have defeated the Miami Dolphins in the 1976 AFC Championship Game.
The final score was Dolphins 14 - Steelers 21.
Nat Moore - WR had a dominant game on offense even while his team lost.
On defense Dwight White - DE had a stellar outing helping seal the win.
NFC Championship GameThe Dallas Cowboys have defeated the Seattle Seahawks in the 1976 NFC Championship Game.
The final score was Cowboys 42 - Seahawks 10.
Roger Staubach - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Bob Breunig - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.AFC Divisional Round The Miami Dolphins have defeated the Houston Oilers in the 1976 AFC Divisional Round.
The final score was Dolphins 27 - Oilers 3.
Bob Griese - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Nick Buoniconti - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.
AFC Divisional RoundThe Pittsburgh Steelers have defeated the Oakland Raiders in the 1976 AFC Divisional Round.
The final score was Steelers 17 - Raiders 12.
John Stallworth - WR had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense John Ebersole - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.NFC Divisional RoundThe Dallas Cowboys have defeated the Atlanta Falcons in the 1976 NFC Divisional Round.
The final score was Cowboys 27 - Falcons 13.
Roger Staubach - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Bob Breunig - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.NFC Divisional RoundThe Seattle Seahawks have defeated the Minnesota Vikings in the 1976 NFC Divisional Round.
The final score was Seahawks 27 - Vikings 7.
Don Testerman - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Ken Geddes - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.AFC Wildcard Round The Houston Oilers have defeated the Denver Broncos in the 1976 AFC Wildcard Round.
The final score was Broncos 6 - Oilers 13.
Art Shell - T had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Randy Gradishar - LB had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.
AFC Wildcard Round The Oakland Raiders have defeated the New England Patriots in the 1976 AFC Wildcard Round.
The final score was Raiders 19 - Patriots 3.
Bob McKay - T had a dominant game on offense even while his team lost.
On defense George Webster - LB had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.
AFC Wildcard RoundThe Pittsburgh Steelers have defeated the San Diego Chargers in the 1976 AFC Wildcard Round.
The final score was Steelers 23 - Chargers 3.
John Stallworth - WR had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Mel Blount - CB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.NFC Wildcard Round The Atlanta Falcons have defeated the Washington Redskins in the 1976 NFC Wildcard Round.
The final score was Redskins 10 - Falcons 24.
Delvin Williams - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Ray Brown - CB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.
NFC Wildcard RoundThe Minnesota Vikings have defeated the Detroit Lions in the 1976 NFC Wildcard Round.
The final score was Lions 28 - Vikings 31.
Fran Tarkenton - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Ernie Price - DE had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.NFC Wildcard RoundThe Seattle Seahawks have defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1976 NFC Wildcard Round.
The final score was Seahawks 35 - Eagles 28.
Sherman Smith - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Mike Curtis - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.Week 14: DE Vern Den Herder (Mia) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Vern Den Herder of the Miami Dolphins has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Den Herder finished with 6 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.Week 14: RB Delvin Williams (Atl) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 14's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Delvin Williams. His 20 att, 169 yds, 3 TD performance stood out in the 31 to 14 victory for the Atlanta Falcons.
The former Kansas gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 1512 Yards and 8 Touchdowns for the season.Game Recaps for Week 14Dolphins - 48, Vikings - 14
Steelers - 17, Oilers - 10
Lions - 23, Rams - 10
Falcons - 31, Packers - 14
Bengals - 31, Jets - 14
Cardinals - 6, Giants - 0
Patriots - 43, Buccaneers - 0
Seahawks - 27, Eagles - 3
Colts - 31, Bills - 28
Bears - 27, Broncos - 17
Browns - 42, Chiefs - 39
49ers - 30, Saints - 12
Redskins - 31, Cowboys - 17
Chargers - 20, Raiders - 10Week 14: RB Lawrence McCutcheon (LA) has suffered a major injury! The Los Angeles Rams' RB Lawrence McCutcheon has suffered an injury: Out (8-12 weeks).
Game of the Week: Miami Dolphins at Minnesota VikingsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Miami Dolphins
There will be some very good football to watch here.
Mary Moore : Minnesota Vikings
For this game, certainly, you have to think that the defense will struggle to contain Bart Buetow - T. Expect him to show up in a big way. They might even win with three touchdowns.
Jim Nox : Miami Dolphins
They will rely on their defense to pull them through. They are 1st in points allowed, averaging only 6. They are 1st in pass defense. They only give up 95.5 per game. They are 1st in run defense. Giving up only 74.7 yards per game. They are 4th in forced fumbles. This may be a pivotal game for their season.
Darren Francis : Minnesota Vikings
They will increase their winstreak to two this week.
Trouble for New York Jets. It is not looking good in New York owing to their 2-11-0 record this season. Many inside and outside the building are calling for a complete overhaul sooner rather than later.
Miami Dolphins defense dominates!The Dolphins' defense is stonewalling opponents this season. In 13 games they’ve allowed only 2213 total yards and 78 points. Jack Lambert - LB is the Bell Cow of the defense with 82 take downs on the year. Could the Killer Bs be back in Miami?Top receiver trio?The Cowboys trio of Harold Carmichael - WR, Harold Jackson - WR and Billy Joe DuPree - TE are currently the leading trio of catchers in the league, with 2376 receiving yards between the three.49ers lost. Washington is ok with that. Gene Washington was not pessimistic in an interview after the 49ers lost to the Rams. The 49ers WR said he saw good things from his team in the game against the Rams. 'We proved this game that we have it in us. We came close and we showed what we are all about. This team is hungry, and I think there are good things in there future.', he said.
Week 13: RB John Riggins (Was) wins Offensive Player of the Week The honor comes after Riggins's 17 att, 190 yds, 3 TD performance against the New York Jets. Riggins from Kansas was selected in round 0, 5 years ago.
Riggins now has 1198 Rushing Yards and 14 Touchdowns for the season.
Week 13: CB Bruce Taylor (SF) wins Defensive Player of the WeekCB Bruce Taylor of the San Francisco 49ers has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Taylor finished with 6 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.Game Recaps for Week 13Cardinals - 17, Colts - 12
Falcons - 27, Rams - 24
Oilers - 30, Browns - 3
Cowboys - 24, Eagles - 10
Lions - 24, Giants - 21
Patriots - 24, Saints - 17
Redskins - 49, Jets - 0
Steelers - 47, Buccaneers - 7
Vikings - 30, Packers - 21
Dolphins - 34, Bills - 0
Bears - 16, Seahawks - 13
Broncos - 16, Chiefs - 9
49ers - 34, Chargers - 21
Bengals - 10, Raiders - 0Game of the Week: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas CowboysOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Dallas Cowboys
I just really like the way they coach in Dallas. Head coach Tom Landry is doing great things. This will be a very up and down affair.
Mary Moore : Philadelphia Eagles
In this game, a good bet is that Bill Bergey - LB is the guy to watch, this man is pivotal to the Eagles defense. This will be a great game to watch.
Jim Nox : Dallas Cowboys
A double digit win.
Darren Francis : Philadelphia Eagles
They field one of the most underestimated defenses. Lots of points scored.
San Francisco 49ers Catch the Minnesota Vikings by surprise!The San Francisco 49ers fans are celebrating after the 49ers took down the Minnesota Vikings.
In a fantastic effort the 49ers brought home the win against a superior opponent. The supporters of the 49ers are taking the victory as evidence that the team is only a couple of seasons away from being a top program, if they can keep progressing and developing their program.Defense dominates in Minnesota.The Vikings front four is bedeviling offensive lines so far this season with a total of 24 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 129 tackles in 12 games.Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 1976 Week 13)Welcome to Coach Showdown with me. I'm Simon Sly. This is an interesting week.
BILL ARNSPARGER, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, MIAMI DOLPHINS
The Dolphins currently sit at 12-0.
Bill Arnsparger does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. Professionalism is the key for him. He demands accountability from everyone around him.
Bill Arnsparger runs a 3-3-5 Hybrid defense. The onus is on the safeties in his system. He prefers mixing up coverage. He aims to shut down the passing game, making the opponent one dimensional. He wants fast linebackers, who can help in coverage.
They are 10th in sacks with 24.
They are 1st in points allowed, averaging 6.5.
They are 1st in pass defense with 100.6 yards given up per game.
They are 1st in run defense. Giving up 75.9 yards per game.
They are 9th in interceptions with 7.
They are 12th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 4th in forced fumbles.
Arnsparger has a slightly better grasp of coaching defense than Mason.
Arnsparger is better suited to lead a team than Mason.
Arnsparger makes his players hit the weight room more often than Mason.
LARRY MASON, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
The Saints currently sit at 4-8.
Larry Mason does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. His attitude is relaxed, and he is good at making everyone around him feel comfortable and promotes a friendly and unceremonial atmosphere in the organisation.
Larry Mason runs a 4-3 defense. The defense revolves around the linebackers. He prefers mixing up coverage. He targets the rungame, daring the offense to pass. Mason aims to field versatile linebackers.
They are 28th in sacks with 3.
They are 23rd in points allowed, averaging 25.8.
They are 18th in pass defense with 153.8 yards given up per game.
They are 24th in run defense. Giving up 199.5 yards per game.
They are 18th in interceptions with 5.
They are 25th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 15th in forced fumbles.
Mason motivates his team a little better than Arnsparger.
Mason prepares better than Arnsparger.
Week 12: DE Ed Too Tall Jones (GB) wins Defensive Player of the Week DE Ed Too Tall Jones of the Green Bay Packers has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Jones finished with 5 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.
Week 12: QB Fran Tarkenton (Min) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Minnesota Vikings' Fran Tarkenton threw 3 touchdowns, completing 16 of 24 passes for 237 yards in the 49ers victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
After being drafted in Round 0 of the 0 amateur draft, season number 15 for Tarkenton, has seen some impressive numbers including 12 touchdown passes this season.Game Recaps for Week 12Lions - 37, Bills - 0
Cowboys - 34, Cardinals - 27
Dolphins - 24, Browns - 7
Broncos - 20, Patriots - 13
Seahawks - 17, Giants - 10
Eagles - 25, Redskins - 20
Falcons - 28, Oilers - 17
Packers - 23, Bears - 13
Colts - 23, Jets - 16
Steelers - 17, Bengals - 10
Chargers - 33, Chiefs - 3
Saints - 25, Rams - 21
Raiders - 38, Buccaneers - 10
49ers - 46, Vikings - 42Game of the Week: Cleveland Browns at Miami DolphinsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Miami Dolphins
With people like Jim Langer - C and Dave Elmendorf - CB who understand the value of team play it is easy to see why the Dolphins win this game. Can't lose.
Mary Moore : Cleveland Browns
This is a very good defense. They are 5th in interceptions with 8.
Jim Nox : Cleveland Browns
They will win again this week.
Darren Francis : Cleveland Browns
Head coach Forrest Gregg puts them over the top in this game.
Cowboys racking up yards!The offense of the Cowboys is slaying everybody this year, posting 4434 total yards and 332 points thus far in 11 games. Quarterback Roger Staubach - QB and receiver Harold Carmichael - WR have tag-teamed to the tune of 952 yards this season, while Running Back Roger Staubach - QB has piled up for 1196. The big men on the line has crushed the opposition for 295 pancakes this season while surrendering only 13 quarterback sacks.Week 11: QB Roger Staubach (Dal) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Cowboys defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 35 to 28. Staubach did his part, throwing 2 touchdowns, completing 10 of 13 passes for 173 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 14 to 2, and a passer rating of 143.3.Week 11: FS Roger Wehrli (Chi) wins Defensive Player of the Week FS Roger Wehrli of the Chicago Bears has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Wehrli finished with 2 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR.
Game Recaps for Week 11Cowboys - 35, Falcons - 28
Chargers - 41, Bills - 17
Browns - 44, Buccaneers - 3
Patriots - 37, Jets - 6
Steelers - 42, Oilers - 0
Eagles - 13, Raiders - 0
Bears - 26, Lions - 20
Bengals - 40, Chiefs - 13
Vikings - 45, Packers - 20
Redskins - 27, Cardinals - 20
Broncos - 17, Giants - 7
Seahawks - 13, Saints - 7
Rams - 28, 49ers - 17
Dolphins - 35, Colts - 14Game of the Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston OilersOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Houston Oilers
This is a very good defense. They are 2nd in points allowed, averaging only 10.5. They are 5th in run defense. Giving up only 118.6 yards per game.
Mary Moore : Pittsburgh Steelers
I am sure head coach William Wilbanks has something up his sleeve for this game. When they win here, people will take notice.
Jim Nox : Pittsburgh Steelers
We are doing a sweepstakes at the network, and I look forward to raking in the winnings for this bet. Really this could go either way, but you will never get me to admit it.
Darren Francis : Pittsburgh Steelers
The difference in this game will be their offense. They are 5th in the league passing yards per game. They average 174.8! They are maulers, 4th in the league in pancakes. They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. They average 27.4! Can't lose.
New York Giants Catch the Washington Redskins by surprise!With an outstanding performance the New York Giants pull off the upset against Washington Redskins.
Everyone had expected the Washington Redskins to get an easy win at home against the New York Giants. The Giants however, thought differently. Blowing a must win game will surely put a dent in the Redskins confidence.Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 1976 Week 11)Simon Sly is here to bring you another edition of Coach Showdown. I will spare you the meandering and cut to the chase.
RAYMOND BARRY, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, CLEVELAND BROWNS
The Browns currently sit at 3-7.
Raymond Barry likes to mix it up on offense, switching between aggressive and conservative styles. His attitude is relaxed, and he is good at making everyone around him feel comfortable and promotes a friendly and unceremonial atmosphere in the organisation.
Raymond Barry runs a run first Smash Mouth Hybrid offense. It's about taking what the defense gives you in the passing game, according to Barry. The passing game is predicated on spreading the ball around to multiple targets. He likes receivers who can stretch the field.
They are 20th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 23rd in the league passing touchdowns with 6. They are 25th in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 114.3.They are 2nd in the league in sacks allowed.They are 24th in the league in pancakes.They are 19th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.They are 10th in the league average yards per rush.They are 14th in the league rushing touchdowns with 14.They are 12th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 164.8.They are 17th in the league points scored per game. With an average of 19.8.
Barry is a better offisive mind than Schnellenberger.
Barry seems a little bit smarter than Schnellenberger.
Barry is better suited to lead a team than Schnellenberger.
HOWARD SCHNELLENBERGER, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, MIAMI DOLPHINS
The Dolphins currently sit at 10-0.
Howard Schnellenberger likes to mix it up on offense, switching between aggressive and conservative styles. He is serious and unrelenting, asserts his authority and has little tolerance for distractions.
Howard Schnellenberger runs a pass heavy West Coast Hybrid offense. His offense features a dink and dunk approach, with short easy passes. He likes receivers who can stretch the field.
They are 5th in the league pass completion percentage.
They are 2nd in the league passing touchdowns with 17.
They are 15th in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 153.6.
They are 9th in the league in sacks allowed.
They are 8th in the league in pancakes.
They are 14th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.
They are 13th in the league average yards per rush.
They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 22.
They are 5th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 181.8.
They are 1st in the league points scored per game. With an average of 35.
Schnellenberger outperforms Barry in scouting.
Schnellenberger is slightly more detail oriented than Barry.
Schnellenberger exhibits way more flexibility than Barry.
Schnellenberger prepares better than Barry.
Schnellenberger works with young players somewhat better than Barry.
Week 10: QB Roger Staubach (Dal) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Dallas Cowboys' Roger Staubach threw 4 touchdowns, completing 15 of 21 passes for 324 yards in the Cowboys victory over the Buffalo Bills.
After being drafted in Round 0 of the 0 amateur draft, season number 7 for Staubach, has seen some impressive numbers including 12 touchdown passes this season.Week 10: LB Mike Curtis (Sea) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Curtis absolutely dominated in the Seahawks 14-6 game with the Minnesota Vikings. He finished with 7 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 FF.Game Recaps for Week 10Falcons - 27, 49ers - 16
Oilers - 17, Bengals - 0
Eagles - 24, Browns - 21
Giants - 22, Redskins - 19
Buccaneers - 24, Jets - 21
Bears - 14, Packers - 13
Patriots - 45, Colts - 14
Saints - 36, Lions - 29
Seahawks - 14, Vikings - 6
Cardinals - 20, Rams - 7
Broncos - 27, Chargers - 23
Raiders - 37, Chiefs - 9
Dolphins - 30, Steelers - 16
Cowboys - 62, Bills - 6Game of the Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami DolphinsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Miami Dolphins
In this game, it seems obvious that Bill Stanfill - DE needs to show up, but if he does the Dolphins defense is very stingy.
Mary Moore : Pittsburgh Steelers
Look for them to build on their last win.
Jim Nox : Miami Dolphins
There are so many factors to consider when making predictions. This one was easy though.
Darren Francis : Pittsburgh Steelers
For this game, the scouts tell me that the defense will struggle to counter Terry Bradshaw - QB. Watch out for him. Just win baby.
Defense dominates in Minnesota.The Vikings defensive line is slashing the men on the other side of the ball so far this season with a total of 21 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 107 tackles in 9 games.Big boys shows the way in Houston.The big boys from Oilers are smashing people with their line surge this year. They’ve given up only 8 sacks in 9 games while collecting 288 pancakes.Muncie points fingers after Saints loss. Chuck Muncie blasted the effort of some teammates after the loss. 'These guys have to show up' he said. 'We all have to take responsibility and make sure we are prepared and some guys are letting the team down'. 'We lost and somebody is to blame. If you look at the game, you will see some players just are not delivering.' said the Saints RB. Asked to clarify, Muncie suggested Tom Blanchard - P needs to perform better, but underscored that there was plenty of blame to go around. 'Guys need to listen, we need to get grinding, you cannot just show up and expect to play or expect to win', Muncie concluded.
Week 9: RB Andy Johnson (NE) wins Offensive Player of the Week Week 9's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Andy Johnson. His 25 att, 213 yds, 3 TD performance stood out in the 41 to 38 victory for the New England Patriots.
The former Georgia gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 1014 Yards and 10 Touchdowns for the season.
Week 9: DE Harvey Martin (Dal) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Harvey Martin of the Dallas Cowboys has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Martin finished with 4 Tck, 2 Sck.Game Recaps for Week 9Patriots - 41, Bills - 38
Eagles - 17, Cardinals - 14
Dolphins - 48, Jets - 0
Raiders - 33, Bears - 14
Oilers - 24, Browns - 13
Cowboys - 38, Giants - 10
Packers - 23, Saints - 17
Steelers - 41, Chiefs - 3
Falcons - 17, Seahawks - 14
Chargers - 52, Colts - 7
Broncos - 21, Buccaneers - 10
Lions - 20, Vikings - 10
Redskins - 37, 49ers - 23
Bengals - 21, Rams - 13Week 9: DT Alan Page (Min) has suffered a major injury!The Minnesota Vikings' DT Alan Page has suffered an injury: Out (8-12 weeks).Game of the Week: New York Jets at Miami DolphinsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Miami Dolphins
The difference in this game will be their offense. They are 5th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 3rd in the league passing touchdowns with 13. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 18. They are 5th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 192.1! They are 1st in the league points scored per game. They average 34! I see a lot of points being scored in this game.
Mary Moore : Miami Dolphins
In this game, it is likely that Nick Buoniconti - LB is going to dominate for the Dolphins defense. This is going to be a very viewer friendly game.
Jim Nox : New York Jets
When you think of the players that will be on the field, it is likely that Greg Buttle - LB has to potential to carry the Jets defense. A single digit win.
Darren Francis : Miami Dolphins
I love what they are doing in Miami coaching-wise. Head coach Don Shula is a major reason they will win this game. He is has a really good understanding of what works on defense.
Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 1976 Week 9)As always I am Simon Sly with your weekly coach comparison. We have an odd couple for you this week.
JAMES TAYLOR, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
The 49ers currently sit at 2-6.
James Taylor does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. He is serious and unrelenting, asserts his authority and has little tolerance for distractions.
James Taylor runs a 3-3-5 Hybrid defense. His system requires top notch cornerbacks. He prefers mixing up coverage. The defensive line's primary role is rushing the passer. To fit his scheme, linebackers must be sure tacklers, who can help shut down the run.
They are 12th in sacks with 14.
They are 12th in points allowed, averaging 18.9.
They are 25th in pass defense with 181.5 yards given up per game.
They are 12th in run defense. Giving up 138.9 yards per game.
They are 18th in interceptions with 3.
They are 16th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 18th in forced fumbles.
Taylor is slightly better than Gore at estimating player potential.
Taylor has a slightly better grasp of coaching defense than Gore.
Taylor exhibits way more flexibility than Gore.
JAMES GORE, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, CHICAGO BEARS
The Bears currently sit at 2-6.
James Gore favors an aggressive defense. His attitude is relaxed, and he is good at making everyone around him feel comfortable and promotes a friendly and unceremonial atmosphere in the organisation.
James Gore runs a 3-4 defense. The defense revolves around the linebackers. He prefers mixing up coverage. The defensive line's primary role is rushing the passer. Gore aims to field versatile linebackers.
They are 14th in sacks with 13.
They are 15th in points allowed, averaging 20.4.
They are 19th in pass defense with 153.5 yards given up per game.
They are 15th in run defense. Giving up 146.2 yards per game.
They are 14th in interceptions with 4.
They are 1st in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 9th in forced fumbles.
Gore outperforms Taylor in scouting.
Gore outperforms Taylor in assessing player ability.
Gore is better suited to lead a team than Taylor.
Gore makes his players hit the weight room more often than Taylor.
Week 8: RB Franco Harris (SD) wins Offensive Player of the Week Week 8's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Franco Harris. His 23 att, 170 yds, 3 TD performance stood out in the 34 to 28 victory for the San Diego Chargers.
The former Penn State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 607 Yards and 8 Touchdowns for the season.
Week 8: SS Willie Brown (Oak) wins Defensive Player of the WeekSS Brown's ball hawking ability was on display in the Raiders 40-3 game with the Denver Broncos. He finished with 7 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF.
"Willie has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Raiders Defensive CoordinatorGame Recaps for Week 8Falcons - 24, Saints - 14
Jets - 34, Bills - 24
Vikings - 17, Bears - 13
Bengals - 23, Browns - 21
Packers - 19, Lions - 10
Chiefs - 33, Buccaneers - 17
Dolphins - 32, Patriots - 14
Eagles - 24, Giants - 20
Chargers - 34, Steelers - 28
Cardinals - 20, 49ers - 12
Redskins - 21, Cowboys - 14
Raiders - 40, Broncos - 3
Seahawks - 31, Rams - 6
Oilers - 23, Colts - 6Game of the Week: Miami Dolphins at New England PatriotsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : New England Patriots
The Patriots are a much better team than everyone thinks
Mary Moore : New England Patriots
For this match up, it is likely that Patriots got to love fielding George Webster - LB on their defense. This man will be critical this week, and will give the offense plenty of trouble.
Jim Nox : Miami Dolphins
Looking at how the teams match up, I cannot help but think that Nick Buoniconti - LB is the guy to watch. His paycheck alone should give that away. He will be great to watch.
Darren Francis : Miami Dolphins
Head coach Don Shula has this team running like a well oiled machine. He is has a really good understanding of what works on defense. This may be one for the ages.
Defense dominates in Minnesota.The Vikings front four is beating up offensive lines so far this season with a total of 19 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 83 tackles in 7 games.Winning pleases everyone. Colts fans are ecstatic this week after their team lambasted the Jets. Bill Manson said of his team, ‘We did what we were supposed to, and got what we came for.’
Week 7: QB Fran Tarkenton (Min) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Vikings defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 48 to 13. Tarkenton did his part, throwing 2 touchdowns, completing 6 of 14 passes for 135 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 9 to 2, and a passer rating of 106.1.Week 7: LB Stan White (Bal) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Stan White of the Baltimore Colts has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. White finished with 8 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.Game Recaps for Week 7Falcons - 17, 49ers - 14
Patriots - 55, Bills - 17
Chargers - 38, Browns - 21
Colts - 27, Jets - 17
Vikings - 48, Eagles - 13
Steelers - 40, Giants - 0
Cowboys - 37, Bears - 14
Broncos - 30, Chiefs - 7
Rams - 28, Saints - 10
Oilers - 20, Bengals - 9
Lions - 41, Seahawks - 0
Raiders - 31, Packers - 7
Dolphins - 32, Buccaneers - 0
Redskins - 21, Cardinals - 19Week 7: DT Ron Rydalch (Chi) has suffered a major injury!The Chicago Bears' DT Ron Rydalch has suffered an injury: Out (8-12 weeks).Game of the Week: Seattle Seahawks at Detroit LionsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Detroit Lions
I think having a leader like Lem Barney - FS is the kind of thing that will help the Lions win this game. There are so many factors to consider when making predictions. This one was easy though.
Mary Moore : Detroit Lions
The Lions are for real! We will be talking about this game for a long time.
Jim Nox : Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks have really strong team play. You look at a player like Mike Curtis - LB and what he does for a team. He makes everyone around him better. They win big.
Darren Francis : Seattle Seahawks
Head coach Robert Muniz does a great job getting them prepared every week. This week will be no different. It might be a high scoring game.
Top receiver trio?The Dolphins trio of Nat Moore - WR, Andre Tillman - TE and Lynn Swann - WR are currently the leading trio of catchers in the league, with 10 receving touchdowns between the three.Walter Payton - RB is playing great!Walter Payton - RB is looking amazing out there so far this season. If he keeps playing such inspired football, he’s got a shot at an MVP caliber season.Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 1976 Week 7)Welcome to Coach Showdown with Simon Sly. I will spare you the meandering and cut to the chase.
EDWIN HOLCOMB, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, GREEN BAY PACKERS
The Packers currently sit at 3-3.
Edwin Holcomb does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. Professionalism is the key for him. He demands accountability from everyone around him.
Edwin Holcomb runs a 3-3-5 defense. His system requires top notch cornerbacks. He prefers mixing up coverage. Holcomb aims to field versatile linebackers.
They are 17th in sacks with 9.
They are 12th in points allowed, averaging 18.
They are 18th in pass defense with 151.7 yards given up per game.
They are 8th in run defense. Giving up 126.8 yards per game.
They are 21st in interceptions with 2.
They are 6th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 3rd in forced fumbles.
Holcomb is slightly better than Gore at estimating player potential.
Holcomb has a slightly better grasp of coaching defense than Gore.
Holcomb is not as rigid as Gore.
Holcomb is better suited to lead a team than Gore.
JAMES GORE, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, CHICAGO BEARS
The Bears currently sit at 2-4.
James Gore favors an aggressive defense. His attitude is relaxed, and he is good at making everyone around him feel comfortable and promotes a friendly and unceremonial atmosphere in the organisation.
James Gore runs a 3-4 defense. The defense revolves around the linebackers. He prefers mixing up coverage. The defensive line's primary role is rushing the passer. Gore aims to field versatile linebackers.
They are 16th in sacks with 9.
They are 14th in points allowed, averaging 18.2.
They are 23rd in pass defense with 178.8 yards given up per game.
They are 9th in run defense. Giving up 132.5 yards per game.
They are 10th in interceptions with 4.
They are 1st in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 15th in forced fumbles.
Week 6: QB Fran Tarkenton (Min) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Vikings defeated the New York Giants, 21 to 14. Tarkenton did his part, throwing 0 touchdowns, completing 6 of 11 passes for 98 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 7 to 2, and a passer rating of 103.7.Week 6: LB Ken Geddes (Sea) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Ken Geddes of the Seattle Seahawks has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Geddes finished with 5 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.Game Recaps for Week 6Falcons - 27, Browns - 24
Bills - 31, Colts - 14
Steelers - 31, Bengals - 0
Lions - 20, Redskins - 13
Dolphins - 49, Chiefs - 10
Seahawks - 51, Buccaneers - 6
Eagles - 13, Packers - 9
Vikings - 21, Giants - 14
Rams - 14, Bears - 12
Cowboys - 41, Cardinals - 20
Raiders - 20, Broncos - 10
49ers - 21, Saints - 13
Oilers - 17, Chargers - 3
Patriots - 38, Jets - 10Game of the Week: Denver Broncos at Oakland RaidersOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Oakland Raiders
In the context of this game, a good bet is that the defense will need to contain a player like Dave Dalby - C. Expect him to show up in a big way. Easy prediction.
Mary Moore : Denver Broncos
Head coach Clarence Coffman puts them over the top in this game. He is a great offensive mind.
Jim Nox : Oakland Raiders
One of the most underestimated defenses. They are 5th in points allowed, averaging only 14.4. They are 5th in run defense. Giving up only 117.6 yards per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 7. This will either be wildly entertaining or a dull grind. I see no middle between the two.
Darren Francis : Denver Broncos
Expect a great game.
Week 5: RB O.J. Simpson (Buf) wins Offensive Player of the Week The honor comes after Simpson's 24 att, 281 yds, 5 TD performance against the New York Jets. Simpson from USC was selected in round 0, 7 years ago.
Simpson now has 737 Rushing Yards and 10 Touchdowns for the season.
Week 5: LB Bob Breunig (Dal) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Bob Breunig of the Dallas Cowboys has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Breunig finished with 9 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Sfty, 2 FF.Game Recaps for Week 5Bills - 42, Jets - 10
Bengals - 38, Buccaneers - 0
Steelers - 34, Browns - 20
Cowboys - 23, Giants - 14
Patriots - 24, Lions - 21
Redskins - 28, Chiefs - 3
Saints - 44, Falcons - 16
Bears - 24, Vikings - 21
Cardinals - 16, Eagles - 6
Broncos - 29, Oilers - 28
Seahawks - 29, Packers - 3
Dolphins - 35, Colts - 3
Raiders - 20, Chargers - 14
Rams - 24, 49ers - 23Game of the Week: Houston Oilers at Denver BroncosOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Houston Oilers
They have a dominant defense. They do not get enough credit for that. They are 4th in points allowed, averaging only 11.2. They are 2nd in the league pass average yards per rush.
Mary Moore : Houston Oilers
Their win streak will not be broken in this game.
Jim Nox : Houston Oilers
When you think of the players that will be on the field, you can make the argument that Gene Upshaw - G is the kind of player you just cannot contain for a whole game. Expect a great game.
Darren Francis : Denver Broncos
For this game, my intuition is that Bill Thompson - FS is a guy who will carry a game. I think he will do so this week as well.
Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 1976 Week 5)As always I am Simon Sly with your weekly coach comparison. Hope you enjoy it.
MICHAEL BROWN, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
The Patriots currently sit at 1-3.
Michael Brown runs his offense conservatively. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.
Michael Brown runs a run first Vertical offense. He runs mostly from power formations. It's about taking what the defense gives you in the passing game, according to Brown. He places a premium on recievers with sure hands.
They are 19th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 19th in the league passing touchdowns with 3. They are 11th in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 160.8.They are 7th in the league in sacks allowed.They are 22nd in the league in pancakes.They are 8th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.They are 19th in the league average yards per rush.They are 26th in the league rushing touchdowns with 2.They are 20th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 138.They are 25th in the league points scored per game. With an average of 11.
Brown is leagues above Cash when it comes to coaching offense.
Brown exhibits way more flexibility than Cash.
Brown makes his players hit the weight room more often than Cash.
Brown prepares better than Cash.
DENVER CASH, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, BALTIMORE COLTS
The Colts currently sit at 1-3.
Denver Cash runs his offense conservatively. His attitude is relaxed, and he is good at making everyone around him feel comfortable and promotes a friendly and unceremonial atmosphere in the organisation.
Denver Cash runs a pass heavy Pro Style Hybrid offense. He wants his running backs to focus on running the ball, limiting their other duties. It's about taking what the defense gives you in the passing game, according to Cash. His offense relies on big wide receivers.
They are 21st in the league pass completion percentage.
They are 18th in the league passing touchdowns with 3.
They are 8th in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 167.8.
They are 18th in the league in sacks allowed.
They are 9th in the league in pancakes.
They are 19th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.
They are 4th in the league average yards per rush.
They are 12th in the league rushing touchdowns with 5.
They are 7th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 174.2.
They are 14th in the league points scored per game. With an average of 20.5.
Cash is significantly better than Brown in judging player potential.
Cash motivates his team a little better than Brown.
Cash works with young players somewhat better than Brown.
Week 4: RB Fred Willis (Hou) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 4's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Fred Willis. His 35 att, 253 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 45 to 30 victory for the Houston Oilers.
The former Boston College gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 559 Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.Week 4: LB Mike Curtis (Sea) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Curtis absolutely dominated in the Seahawks 27-3 game with the Dallas Cowboys. He finished with 10 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.Game Recaps for Week 4Falcons - 24, Eagles - 0
Chiefs - 17, Bills - 7
Browns - 21, Bengals - 10
Raiders - 34, Patriots - 7
Redskins - 24, Bears - 0
Colts - 31, Buccaneers - 28
Cardinals - 23, Giants - 7
Lions - 24, Packers - 7
Oilers - 45, Saints - 30
Seahawks - 27, Cowboys - 3
Broncos - 43, Chargers - 13
Dolphins - 17, Rams - 6
Jets - 10, 49ers - 9
Steelers - 30, Vikings - 24Game of the Week: Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh SteelersOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Minnesota Vikings
I think having a team players like Fran Tarkenton - QB is the kind of thing that will help the Vikings win this game.
Mary Moore : Minnesota Vikings
Really this could go either way, but you will never get me to admit it.
Jim Nox : Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers are the real deal. This will really be a statement win.
Darren Francis : Pittsburgh Steelers
When you consider the two rosters, you can make the argument that L.C. Greenwood - DE will be a key player to watch. Not only is he a beast on the Steelers defense, he is a walking highlight reel. They greatly outscore them here.
Hill targets T Ron Singleton after Jets loss.Winston Hill blasted the effort of some teammates after the loss. 'These guys have to show up' he said. 'We all have to take responsibility and make sure we are prepared and some guys are letting the team down'. 'Man, I think a bunch of guys let us down. I could point the finger at many.' the 35 year old T said. Later in the interview he seemed to indicate that Ron Singleton - T was one of the players he had in mind.Week 3: QB Roger Staubach (Dal) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Cowboys defeated the Baltimore Colts, 41 to 11. Staubach did his part, throwing 1 touchdowns, completing 12 of 21 passes for 381 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 1 to 2, and a passer rating of 78.1.Week 3: LB Waymond Bryant (Chi) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Waymond Bryant of the Chicago Bears has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Bryant finished with 8 Tck, 2 Sck.Game Recaps for Week 3Bills - 31, Buccaneers - 6
Packers - 16, Bengals - 10
Dolphins - 30, Jets - 3
Steelers - 18, Patriots - 14
Bears - 24, Falcons - 10
Vikings - 30, Lions - 3
Saints - 13, Chiefs - 6
Oilers - 31, Raiders - 6
Browns - 27, Broncos - 10
Cowboys - 41, Colts - 11
Chargers - 42, Cardinals - 28
Rams - 27, Giants - 17
Seahawks - 26, 49ers - 0
Redskins - 34, Eagles - 17Game of the Week: Houston Oilers at Oakland RaidersOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Oakland Raiders
Looking at the two rosters, you would be a fool not to think Dave Dalby - C is the kind of player you just cannot contain for a whole game.
Mary Moore : Houston Oilers
The leadership on this team is great. Having a guy like Robert Brazile - LB on the field and in the locker room is exactly what you need to win games like this. Replace the batteries in your remote. You do not want to miss this game.
Jim Nox : Oakland Raiders
They will put up a lot of points.
Darren Francis : Houston Oilers
The difference in this game will be their offense.
Who is the better QB? Patriots' Steve Grogan weighs inWhen talking to reporters, at a galla event, QB Steve Grogan made clear that he does not think Bob Griese is 'all that'. The Patriots QB said: 'Is he good? sure. Am I better? No question. I would wipe the floor with him any day'. Steve Grogan brings up Bob Griese every chance he gets, it seems. 'Is he faster than me? nah. Look at the tape, once the pads come on he slows down. Sure, he is good and he may even be as good as me some day.' The Patriots QB said. Certainly such words will set the internet forums on fire, and it will be interesting to see if Bob Griese takes the bait and responds.Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 1976 Week 3)Welcome to Coach Showdown with me. I'm Simon Sly. Let us get on with it.
DON SHULA, HEAD COACH, MIAMI DOLPHINS
The Dolphins currently sit at 2-0.
Don Shula wants his offense and defense to play smart, conservative football. Let the other team make the mistakes. He adapts his demeanor to the situation, and does whatever he thinks it takes to get through to his players and co-workers.
Shula has a slightly better grasp of coaching defense than Jenkins.
Shula seems a little bit smarter than Jenkins.
Shula is better suited to lead a team than Jenkins.
WILLIAM JENKINS, HEAD COACH, NEW YORK GIANTS
The Giants currently sit at 0-2.
William Jenkins wants his offense and defense to play smart, conservative football. Let the other team make the mistakes. He adapts his demeanor to the situation, and does whatever he thinks it takes to get through to his players and co-workers.
Jenkins is a better offisive mind than Shula.
Jenkins is not as rigid as Shula.
Jenkins does a way better job at motivating his players than Shula.
Week 2: RB Stan Fritts (Cin) wins Offensive Player of the Week Week 2's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Stan Fritts. His 28 att, 289 yds, 1 TD, 2 rec, 83 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 65 to 27 victory for the Cincinnati Bengals.
The former Murray State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 345 Yards and 1 Touchdowns for the season.
Week 2: LB Bill Bergey (Phi) wins Defensive Player of the Week LB Bill Bergey of the Philadelphia Eagles has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Bergey finished with 13 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.
Game Recaps for Week 2Lions - 27, Falcons - 21
Oilers - 38, Bills - 9
Steelers - 33, Browns - 0
Dolphins - 54, Patriots - 3
Eagles - 16, Giants - 7
Chargers - 13, Buccaneers - 6
Seahawks - 21, Redskins - 9
Bengals - 65, Colts - 27
Packers - 55, Cardinals - 13
Cowboys - 31, Saints - 24
49ers - 23, Bears - 17
Broncos - 37, Jets - 6
Vikings - 27, Rams - 19
Raiders - 37, Chiefs - 17Game of the Week: New England Patriots at Miami DolphinsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : New England Patriots
This will be a very up and down affair.
Mary Moore : New England Patriots
In this game, we have to acknowledge that John Hannah will be dominant here. The young G is going to cause headaches for any defense. This week is no difference.
Jim Nox : New England Patriots
I really think their offense will make the difference. This may be one for the ages.
Darren Francis : New England Patriots
I see them winning again this week.
Week 1: LB Sam Hunt (NE) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Sam Hunt of the New England Patriots has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Hunt finished with 9 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR.Week 1: QB Fran Tarkenton (Min) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Minnesota Vikings' Fran Tarkenton threw 2 touchdowns, completing 15 of 23 passes for 186 yards in the Vikings victory over the New Orleans Saints.
After being drafted in Round 0 of the 0 amateur draft, season number 15 for Tarkenton, has seen some impressive numbers including 2 touchdown passes this season.Game Recaps for Week 1Rams - 26, Falcons - 20
Browns - 30, Jets - 27
Patriots - 20, Colts - 13
Redskins - 37, Giants - 0
Lions - 17, Bears - 10
Broncos - 22, Bengals - 0
Cowboys - 7, Eagles - 3
Packers - 24, 49ers - 19
Chargers - 17, Chiefs - 14
Vikings - 53, Saints - 10
Oilers - 27, Buccaneers - 0
Cardinals - 28, Seahawks - 13
Raiders - 10, Steelers - 3
Dolphins - 23, Bills - 2Season PredictionsThe sports journalists association has published the results of this year's division prediction polls among their twenty top sports journalists.
NFC East: Washington Redskins with 10 votes (Runner up: St. Louis Cardinals with 8 votes)
NFC West: Atlanta Falcons with 12 votes (Runner up: Los Angeles Rams with 4 votes)
NFC Central: Minnesota Vikings with 10 votes (Runner up: Detroit Lions with 9 votes)
AFC East: New York Jets with 10 votes (Runner up: New England Patriots with 6 votes)
AFC Central: Pittsburgh Steelers with 10 votes (Runner up: Houston Oilers with 8 votes)
AFC West: San Diego Chargers with 9 votes (Runner up: Oakland Raiders with 7 votes)Game of the Week: Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles RamsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Atlanta Falcons
With people like Jeff Van Note - C and Greg Brezina - LB who understand the value of team play it is easy to see why the Falcons win this game. Boy, oh boy am I looking forward to this.
Mary Moore : Los Angeles Rams
Their offense will step up this game. This may be where we see their true colors.
Jim Nox : Atlanta Falcons
Looking at the two rosters, my line of thinking is that The Falcons rely on Rolland Lawrence - CB on their defense. Big names make big plays in big games, I cannot wait to watch this. They win big.
Darren Francis : Atlanta Falcons
I really think their defense will make the difference. They might even blow them out.
A hidden gem? Douglas, F. - WR has turned some heads at the training facility of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.
A hidden gem?Dunn, G. - DT has turned some heads at the training facility of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.A hidden gem?Grogan, S. - QB has turned some heads at the training facility of the New England Patriots. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.A hidden gem?Rogers, S. - RB has turned some heads at the training facility of the New York Jets. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.A hidden gem?Howard, H. - SS has turned some heads at the training facility of the New York Jets. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.A hidden gem?Thompson, W. - RB has turned some heads at the training facility of the Atlanta Falcons. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.A hidden gem?Carson, H. - LB has turned some heads at the training facility of the New York Giants. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.A hidden gem?Reece, B. - CB has turned some heads at the training facility of the Dallas Cowboys. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.A hidden gem? Latin, J. - RB has turned some heads at the training facility of the St. Louis Cardinals. The undrafted rookie free agent has put together an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans are excited to see if he can continue his development.
Post Free Agency RetirementsThe following players have retired after going unsigned through free agency:LB Rosario McCoy (N/A) has retired!LB Rosario McCoy (32 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.RB Thomas Meeks (N/A) has retired!RB Thomas Meeks (52 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.WR David Cano (N/A) has retired!WR David Cano (59 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.CB Martin Richter (N/A) has retired!CB Martin Richter (51 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency. |
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