The pressure was on Denver in its late afternoon game. Will we see the Tom Brady led Patriots reign supreme once again or could 2016 be the year where a brand new champion comes to the forefront?
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The top-seeded Carolina Panthers will begin their run at the Super Bowl against a team they have beaten this season no matter what happens during wild-card weekend. However, their lack of experience in big playoff moments could cost them down the stretch. Better than No. 1 NFC seed Carolina.
Kuechly may have recorded just one sack this year but he is most unsafe when he is dropping back into coverage. Arizona still gets the first round bye but does not maintain home field advantage throughout. Arizona is the No. 2 seed despite a 36-6 rout at the hands of Seattle in Glendale, Ariz. The Chargers took a 20-17 lead before the Broncos tied it. Denver then capitalized on Shiloh Keo’s interception of Philip Rivers with Ronnie Hillman’s 23-yard touchdown on the next play from scrimmage.
Miami’s Andrew Franks added a 19-yard field goal with 1:56 left to put the game out of reach. This was the 64th consecutive start for Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill…. Lewis was lost in Week 9, and the Patriots won their next two games.
The scoop: Ben Roethlisberger passed for 349 yards and all three Pittsburgh touchdowns.
The Cardinals had one of the best seasons in franchise history, going 13-3 behind MVP candidate quarterback Carson Palmer.
In 2001, coach Belichick brought in free agents David Patten, Larry Izzo, Mike Vrabel, Antowain Smith, Bryan Cox and Roman Phifer.
The AFC field is an interesting, deeply flawed one. At time this season, I felt that that some of the play calling was questionable, however this was likely a result of weather conditions, and limited personal.
The divisional playoffs will be on the weekend of January 16 and the Cardinals will be playing the 8:15 p.m. game on Saturday, while the Panthers will have the 1:05 p.m. game on Sunday and the Broncos will play at 4:40 p.m.
The Texans are a home underdog to Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs, so that’s pretty much all you need to know.
The secondary is able to defend most receivers in the league one on one; the few exceptions include the likes of Calvin Johnson and Rob Gronkowski. Tennessee wrapped up the first pick in the NFL College Draft.
Even though the Steelers can score, they can’t stop anyone. Dont’a Hightower was also injured during this game, opening up running lanes for opposing teams. Manning threw three Giants TDs, none to Odell Beckham Jr.
The 49ers are assured of finishing fourth in the NFC West for the first time since 2005.
Here’s the good news, and why Patriots fans should be optimistic entering the postseason, however: All nine of those players are expected back for the playoffs.
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Why the Saints won: Atlanta had two turnovers and punted twice in its four second-half possession. Now it’s time to find out what Pittsburgh can do with its second chance. The Packers are set to face Kirk Cousins and the suddenly high-flying Washington Redskins on Sunday in what on paper looks like it could be an offensive showcase.
