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DENVER BRONCOS (6-5) AT NEW YORK JETS (8-3)
The Broncos are 1-0 against the Jets in postseason games. The Broncos defeated the Jets 23 - 10 in the 1998 AFC
Championship Game (Mile High Stadium, Denver).
THE QBs: BRETT FAVRE & JAY CUTLER
Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler faces Jets QB Brett Favre for the second time in their careers. Favre -- the
NFLs all-time leader in career passing yards (64,116) and TD passes (462) -- led the Green Bay Packers to a 19-13 overtime in
Denver on Oct. 29, 2007, when the two QBs first matched up.
Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler starts against Jets QB Brett Favre for the second time in his career. Favre -- the
NFLs all-time leader in career passing yards (64,116) and TD passes (462) -- led the Green Bay Packers to a 19-13 overtime in
Denver on Oct. 29, 2007, when the two QBs first matched up.
In that game, Cutler completed 21-of-34 passes for 264 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions for 95.7 passer rating
in that game. Favre finished that contest completing 21-of-27 passes for 331 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions
for a 142.4 passer rating.
In his third NFL season, Cutler has played two full seasons (32 starts). A comparison between Cutler and Favre over
their first 32 starts reveals that Cutler has more passing yards (7,534-6,995), touchdown passes (48-39) and a higher passer
rating (87.7-78.1) than Favre through his first 32 starts.
NFL 2008 Week 12: New York Jets 34 Tennessee Titans 13
In NFL 2008 Week 12, the New York Jets handed the Titans their first loss of the season, delivering
a 34-13 defeat. The Jets totaled 409 yards and controlled the ball on offense for 40 minutes and 30 seconds. Brett Favre
completed 25 of 32 passes for 224 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Thomas Jones led
all runners with 96 yards on 27 attempts. Leon Washington added 82 yards and a pair of fourth-quarter
touchdowns on eight carries.
The Jets drove 76 yards on their opening possession to take a 7-0 lead. Favre completed all six of his pass attempts on the drive,
including a 10-yard touchdown pass to Jones.
Meanwhile, the Jets defense was solid as the Titans offense struggled to run the ball and sustain drives, particularly
in the first half, during which they totaled five first downs and 88
yards on offense. The Titans finished the game with only 11 rushing attempts, including
10 carries by Chris Johnson for 46 yards.
NFL 2008 Week 12: Albert Haynesworth forces Brett Favre fumble
The Titans had a pair of opportunities in the first half but were unable to capitalize.
On the last play of the first quarter, Titans defensive
end Jevon Kearse stripped the ball from Washington, and defensive
tackle Kevin Vickerson recovered it. However, the Titans went three-and-out
on the ensuing possession. They quickly forced another turnover, as
cornerback Cortland Finnegan intercepted a pass intended for Laveranues
Coles. But again, the Jets defense forced a three-and-out, and when their
offense got the ball back they marched downfield for a 20-yard field goal by
Jay Feely to go up 10-0.
The Titans finally got on the scoreboard with less than a minute remaining
in the second quarter when Rob Bironas connected on a 43-yard field
goal attempt.
The Jets scored on all four of their second-half possessions, beginning
with a 30-yard field goal by Feely to cap their opening drive in the third quarter.
On Tennessee's first play from scrimmage in the half, Johnson gained
11 yards before Abram Elam forced a fumble that was recovered by Bryan
Thomas. Eight plays later, Coles was in the end zone with a two-yard touchdown
reception from Favre.
The Jets offense has scored a franchise-record 115 points (38.3
points per game) in the last three games, has averaged a leaguehigh
33.0 points per game over the last eight contests and has
scored an NFL-best 38 touchdowns this season, led by a careerbest
11 from Thomas Jones.
Brett Favre has completed 65-of-84 passes in the last three
(77.4 percent, his best three-game stretch of his career), for 649
yards, five touchdowns and one interception for 113.6 rating.
The Jets defense is third in sacks (35), third in rush defense (78.0
yards per game) and fourth in rush yards per carry allowed (3.4).
NFL 2008 Week 12: Oakland Raiders 31 Denver Broncos 10
After winning two consecutive games on the road, the Broncos
suffered a 31-10 loss at home to the Oakland Raiders last week. The Denver Broncos held the
Raiders to 123 yards of offense and just 2.9 yards per rush in the first half, but Oakland
broke open a 10-10 tie early in the third quarter by scoring touchdowns on three consecutive drives.
Oakland scored 21 answered points to break a 10-10 tie in the third quarter to hand Denver its third
consecutive home defeat. The Raiders converted their first seven third-down attempts in the second
half and relied on a running game that totaled 41 carries for 158 yards with two touchdowns.
JaMarcus Russell completed his first 10 passes of the game for Oakland and finished with a 149.1 passer
rating (10-11, 152 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs).
Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler threw for 204 yards and reached the 3,000-yard passing mark for the year, tying
John Elway (1987) for the fastest (11 games) in club history to that total. His 11-game streak with at least one
touchdown pass, which was the fifth longest streak in club annals, came to the end against Oakland, which held
Denver to 4.9 yards per play (65-319).
Despite the loss, the Denver Broncos maintained their two-game lead for first place in the AFC West
over the Chargers, who fell to 4-7 on the season after their 23-20 home loss to Indianapolis on Sunday
night. Denver has held the division lead following every week this NFL 2008 season, marking only the second
time in Broncos team history (1997) that it has been alone in first place through each of its first 11 games
of an NFL season.
DENVER BRONCOS (6-5)
QB JAY CUTLER has 48 TDs in 32 career games & needs 2 TDs to reach 50 in fewest games in Broncos history (BRIAN
GRIESE & JAKE PLUMMER, 34 career games). Club is 9-0 when Cutler has 100+ passer rating Rookie FB PEYTON
HILLIS (7th round, No. 227) aims for 3rd consecutive game with rush TD. Hillis averages 12.9 yards per reception (13
rec., 168 yards) WR BRANDON MARSHALL is averaging 88.7 rec. yards per game in NFL 2008 (67 rec., 887 yards
in 10 games). Marshall has 80+ receiving yards in each of past 3. Rookie WR EDDIE ROYAL (2nd round, No. 42) leads NFL
rookies with 58 catches. WRs Marshall (67 rec., 887 receiving yards) & Royal (58 rec., 673 receiving yards) have
totaled 125 receptions for 1,560 yards TE TONY SCHEFFLER averages 17.3 yards per reception (21 rec.,
363 yards) in NFL 2008 CBs CHAMP BAILEY (43) & DRE' BLY (39) rank 1st & 2nd among CBs for most INTs
since '99
NEW YORK JETS (8-3)
The Jets aim for their 6th consecutive win for the 1st time since 2000 In past 3 games, QB BRETT FAVRE
has completed 65 of 84 passes (77.4 pct.) for 649 yards with 5 TDs vs. 1 INT & 113.6 passer rating. Including postseason,
Favre's teams are 97-8 (.924) when he posts 100+ passer rating. In last meeting against Den. (w/the Green Bay Packers on
10/29/07), Favre completed 21 of 27 passes (77.8 pct.) for 331 yards with 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs & 142.4 passer rating -
RB THOMAS JONES leads AFC with 950 rush yards & is averaging 116.3 rush yards per game in past 3 (349 total). Jones
has 10 TDs in past 7 (8 rush, 2 rec.) & aims for 6th consecutive game with TD. Jones averages 121.5 rush yards per game
when posting 20+ attempts. in NFL 2008 (609 total in 5 games). RB LEON WASHINGTON has 4 TDs in past 2 (2 rush, 1 rec.,
1 KR) WR LAVERANUES COLES averages 94 receiving yards per game in past 2 against Den In past 3,
rookie TE DUSTIN KELLER (1st round, No. 30) has 20 receptions for 236 receiving yards (11.8 avg.) with 1 TD. Keller
has 16 1st-down receptions in past 3 LB CALVIN PACE (5) needs 2 sacks to surpass career-high (6.5 in 2007
w/Arizona) Since '01, Jets lead NFL with 11 KR-TDs.
PREDICTION: Jets 34 Broncos 14
Don't expect the Broncos to cool-off these red-hot New York Jets.
Jay Cutler and the Broncos offense are a force to be reckoned with and will not be looking ahead this week. But
the Jets are a focused and confident group.
After impressive victories over both the Titans and Patriots on the road no less, the Jets appear to have captured the
confidence that propelled the Giants last year.
Jets' fans will welcome home their conquering heroes and provide the big lift. That lift will inspire Brett Favre
and crew. These Jets have proven they are no fluke and they are not about to take it easy.
RELATED NFL 2008 Week 13
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NFL 2008 Week 13: Giants Travel to DC - NFC East Division Matchup versus Redskins
The New York Giants (10-1) and Washington Redskins (7-4) meet for second time this NFL 2008 season at FedEx Field in Washington DC.
Heading into NFL 2008 Week 13, both teams are in good shape. The Giants considered the class of the NFL this
season. The Redskins are strong playoff contenders currently in a battle with the Dallas Cowboys (8-4), Carolina Panthers (8-3)
and Atlanta Falcons (7-4) for the two Wildcard spots in the NFC. The Giants are focused and eager to maintain their lead
in the NFL's winningest division, the NFC East, with a .670 winning percentage.
NFL 2008 Week 13: AFC North-leading Steelers Face Patriots in Foxborough
The Steelers (8-3) bring the NFLs top-ranked defense to Foxborough for a late-season clash for the second straight season.
This year, the Pittsburgh defense has allowed the league's fewest yards and fewest points, while the Patriots (7-4)
offense is coming off of back-to-back 500-yard games for the first time in franchise history.
Time for Turkey with All the Trimmings & NFL 2008 Week 13 with All the Excitement
Forget "seconds." How about "thirds"? That is the appetizer on the NFL Thanksgiving menu this week – three
Turkey Day servings of NFL football, followed by a whole lineup of NFL games on Thanksgiving Sunday and Monday.
Even the players will be in their easy chairs.
"I remember watching Thanksgiving games as a kid," says
Indianapolis Colts quarterback PEYTON MANNING. "Even in high school and college, and now in the NFL, you practice,
you come home and you watch Thanksgiving football."
Peyton Manning & the Indianapolis Colts are on a roll having won 4 games in a row heading into NFL 2008 Week 13.
NFL 2008 Week 13 Playoff Races & Playoff Scenarios
The Cardinals and Titans can become the first teams this NFL 2008 season to clinch playoff berths on Thanksgiving.
12 teams in the NFC are within one game of .500 or better entering NFL 2008 Week 13. The Eagles & Panthers have
the toughest remaining schedule of the contenders. In the AFC, the NFL 2008 playoff picture is becoming clearer as 9
AFC teams are at least one game above .500.
Kurt Warner NFL 2008 MVP Candidate
Kurt Warner is a two-time NFL MVP, having won the awards in both 1999 and 2001 as a member of the Saint Louis Rams.
Can Kurt Warner win the NFL 208 MVP honor becoming only the second player in NFL history to be a three-time MVP?
The answer is yes and heading into NFL 2008 Week 13, Kurt Warner is the leading candidate.
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NFL 2008 WEEK 13 SCHEDULE – NOVEMBER 27, 30- DECEMBER 1
(All times local)
Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 27, 2008)
Tennessee at Detroit, 12:30 PM (CBS)
Seattle at Dallas, 3:15 PM (FOX)
Arizona at Philadelphia, 8:00 PM (NFLN)
Sunday, November 30
New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 1:00 PM
N.Y. Giants at Washington, 1:00 PM
Atlanta at San Diego, 1:05 PM
Pittsburgh at New England, 4:15 PM
Denver at N.Y. Jets, 4:15 PM
San Francisco at Buffalo, 1:00 PM
Kansas City at Oakland, 1:15 PM
Baltimore at Cincinnati, 1:00 PM
Chicago at Minnesota, 7:15 PM (NBC)
Indianapolis at Cleveland, 1:00 PM
Carolina at Green Bay, 12:00 PM
Miami at St. Louis, 12:00 PM
Monday, December 1
Jacksonville at Houston, 7:30 PM (ESPN)
NFL 2008 WEEK 12 RESULTS (NOVEMBER 20, 23-24)
(Home team in CAPS)
PITTSBURGH 27, Cincinnati 10 (Thursday, November 20)
Chicago 27, ST. LOUIS 3
N.Y. Jets 34, TENNESSEE 13
Oakland 31, DENVER 10
BALTIMORE 36, Philadelphia 7
N.Y. Giants 37, ARIZONA 29
Houston 16, CLEVELAND 6
ATLANTA 45, Carolina 28
DALLAS 35, San Francisco 22
Washington 20, SEATTLE 17
Tampa Bay 38, DETROIT 20
Indianapolis 23, SAN DIEGO 20
Minnesota 30, JACKSONVILLE 12
Buffalo 54, KANSAS CITY 31
New England 48, MIAMI 28
NEW ORLEANS 51, Green Bay 29 (Monday, November 24)
NFL 2008 WEEK 11 RESULTS – NOVEMBER 13, 16-17
(Home team in CAPS)
N.Y. Jets 34, NEW ENGLAND 31 (OT) Thursday, November 13
N.Y. GIANTS 30, Baltimore 10
TAMPA BAY 19, Minnesota 13
SAN FRANCISCO 35, St. Louis 16
Denver 24, ATLANTA 20
Arizona 26, SEATTLE 20
CAROLINA 31, Detroit 22
Tennessee 24, JACKSONVILLE 14
Philadelphia 13, CINCINNATI 13 (tie, OT)
PITTSBURGH 11, San Diego 10
GREEN BAY 37, Chicago 3
Dallas 14, WASHINGTON 10
INDIANAPOLIS 33, Houston 27
MIAMI 17, Oakland 15
New Orleans 30, KANSAS CITY 20
Cleveland 29, BUFFALO 27 Monday, November 17
NFL 2008 WEEK 10 RESULTS – NOVEMBER 6, 9-10
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins
Denver 34, CLEVELAND 30 (Thursday Night 11/3)
NEW ENGLAND 20, Buffalo 10
N.Y. JETS 47, St. Louis 3
Carolina 17, OAKLAND 6
ATLANTA 34, New Orleans 20
Indianapolis 24, PITTSBURGH 20
Tennessee 21, CHICAGO 14
SAN DIEGO 20, Kansas City 19
Jacksonville 38, DETROIT 14
Baltimore 41, HOUSTON 13
MIAMI 21, Seattle 19
MINNESOTA 28, Green Bay 27
N.Y. Giants 36, PHILADELPHIA 31 (Sunday Night)
ARIZONA 29, San Francisco 24 (MNF)
NFL 2008 WEEK 9 RESULTS – NOVEMBER 2-3
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers
N.Y. Jets 26, BUFFALO 17
Miami 26, DENVER 17
CHICAGO 27, Detroit 23
N.Y. GIANTS 35, Dallas 14
CINCINNATI 21, Jacksonville 19
Atlanta 24, OAKLAND 0
Baltimore 37, CLEVELAND 27
Philadelphia 26, SEATTLE 7
Tampa Bay 30, KANSAS CITY 27 (OT)
INDIANAPOLIS 18, New England 15
MINNESOTA 28, Houston 21
Arizona 34, ST. LOUIS 13
TENNESSEE 19, Green Bay 16 (OT)
Pittsburgh 23, WASHINGTON 6 (MNF)
NFL 2008 WEEK 8 RESULTS – OCTOBER 26-27
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings
BALTIMORE 29, Oakland 10
PHILADELPHIA 27, Atlanta 14
CAROLINA 27, Arizona 23
HOUSTON 35, Cincinnati 6
DALLAS 13, Tampa Bay 9
Cleveland 23, JACKSONVILLE 17
Washington 25, DETROIT 17
N.Y. Giants 21, PITTSBURGH 14
MIAMI 25, Buffalo 16
Seattle 34, SAN FRANCISCO 13
NEW ENGLAND 23, St. Louis 16
NEW ORLEANS 37, San Diego 32 (London)
N.Y. JETS 28, Kansas City 24
TENNESSEE 31, Indianapolis 21 (MNF)
NFL 2008 WEEK 7 RESULTS (OCTOBER 19-20)
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles
BUFFALO 23, San Diego 14
HOUSTON 28, Detroit 21
CAROLINA 30, New Orleans 7
GREEN BAY 34, Indianapolis 14
CHICAGO 48, Minnesota 41
OAKLAND 16, N.Y. Jets 13 (OT)
Pittsburgh 38, CINCINNATI 10
WASHINGTON 14, Cleveland 11
Tennessee 34, KANSAS CITY 10
TAMPA BAY 20, Seattle 10
Baltimore 27, MIAMI 13
N.Y. GIANTS 29, San Francisco 17
ST. LOUIS 34, Dallas 14
NEW ENGLAND 41, Denver 7 (MNF)
NFL 2008 WEEK 6 RESULTS (OCTOBER 12 - 13)
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans
ATLANTA 22, Chicago 20
Jacksonville 24, DENVER 17
HOUSTON 29, Miami 28
ARIZONA 30, Dallas 24 (OT)
INDIANAPOLIS 31, Baltimore 3
Philadelphia 40, SAN FRANCISCO 26
MINNESOTA 12, Detroit 10
Green Bay 27, SEATTLE 17
NEW ORLEANS 34, Oakland 3
SAN DIEGO 30, New England 10
N.Y. JETS 26, Cincinnati 14
TAMPA BAY 27, Carolina 3
St. Louis 19, WASHINGTON 17
CLEVELAND 35, N.Y. Giants 14
NFL 2008 WEEK 5 RESULTS (OCTOBER 5 - 6)
(Home team in CAPS)
Byes: Cleveland Browns, N.Y. Jets, Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Rams
Tennessee 13, BALTIMORE 10
DENVER 16, Tampa Bay 13
CAROLINA 34, Kansas City 0
ARIZONA 41, Buffalo 17
Chicago 34, DETROIT 7
DALLAS 31, Cincinnati 22
Atlanta 27, GREEN BAY 24
New England 30, SAN FRANCISCO 21
Indianapolis 31, HOUSTON 27
Pittsburgh 26, JACKSONVILLE 21
MIAMI 17, San Diego 10
N.Y. GIANTS 44, Seattle 6
Washington 23, PHILADELPHIA 17
Minnesota 30, NEW ORLEANS 27 (MNF)
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