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NFL 2008 Week 2: Big Division Games Highlight Week 2
2007
Quarterbacks Holding StrongNew England Patriots quarterback TOM BRADY will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury, but durability among NFL quarterbacks continues. New York Jets quarterback BRETT FAVRE, who faces the Patriots on Sunday, holds the NFL record for consecutive regular-season starts with 254. Six active NFL quarterbacks with the most consecutive starts
* Streak will end Sunday Quarterbacks rank high among all active position players in consecutive starts, with Brett Favre first and Indianapolis' PEYTON MANNING fourth (161) -- the only position group with two representatives in the top five in the category.
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Player | Team(s) | Consecutive Starts |
QB Brett Favre | Green Bay, NY Jets | 254 |
LB Derrick Brooks | Tampa Bay | 193 |
T Jon Runyan | Houston/Tennessee, Philadelphia | 177 |
QB Peyton Manning | Indianapolis | 161 |
CB Ronde Barber | Tampa Bay | 136 |
Quarterback | Team(s) | Consecutive Starts |
Brett Favre | Green Bay, NY Jets | 254 |
Peyton Manning | Indianapolis | 161 |
Ron Jaworski | 116 | |
Tom Brady* | New England | 111 |
Joe Ferguson | 107 | |
Indianapolis Colts quarterback PEYTON MANNING this Sunday will face the Minnesota Vikings, a team he has had success against.
Manning has thrown four touchdowns in each of his two career games against the Vikings. With a similar performance this week, he can become the first NFL quarterback to pass for four touchdowns in three consecutive games against an opponent.
Manning's career record against the Vikings:
12/24/2000
25 of 36 for 283 yards passing and 4 TD passes. Game QB Rating of 118.2
11/08/2004
23 of 29 for 268 yards passing and 4 TD passes. Game QB Rating of 144.8
Eagles Quarterback DONOVAN MC NABB can break a 22-year-old record this Monday night when his Philadelphia Eagles take on the Dallas Cowboys.
McNabb, who is fresh off a three-touchdown performance last week, needs two TD passes against Dallas to surpass former Eagles quarterback RON JAWORSKI (1977-86) as the career leader in the category for the Eagles. Jaworski will be covering the game in Dallas as an analyst for ESPN.
The most career touchdown passes in Philadelphia Eagles history:
Ron Jaworski (1977-86) 175
Donovan McNabb (1999-08) 174
Randall Cunningham (1985-95) 150
If McNabb accomplishes the feat, he can join a group of active quarterbacks who lead a team in touchdown passes:
Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers* 442
Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts 307
Tom Brady, New England Patriots 197
Mark Brunell, Jacksonville Jaguars* 144
Jake Delhomme, Carolina Panthers 98
David Carr, Houston Texans* 59
* Not their current team
When the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals face each other this Sunday at the Cardinals' home opener, statistics show that there will not be many incomplete passes.
Quarterback CHAD PENNINGTON of the Miami Dolphins (65.5) and KURT WARNER of the Arizona Cardinals (65.1) lead the NFL all-time with the highest completion percentages.
The highest career completion percentages (minimum 1,500 attempts):
Chad Pennington, NY Jets-Miami * 65.5
Kurt Warner, STL-NYG-Arizona * 65.1
Steve Young, TB-SF 64.3
Peyton Manning, Indianapolis * 64.1
Carson Palmer, Cincinnati * 63.8
* Active
The Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday recorded their sixth consecutive win on Kickoff Weekend, becoming the first team since the Miami Dolphins from 1992-02 (11 in a row) to win six season openers in a row. This week, the Steelers travel to Cleveland for an AFC North matchup with the Browns and seek to extend another streak.
The Steelers have won nine consecutive games against Cleveland, tying them with three other clubs in such a streak. With a win, they would hold first place in the category.
The longest current win streaks against an opponent:
BUFFALO vs. Cincinnati 9
NEW ENGLAND vs. Buffalo 9
PITTSBURGH vs. Cleveland 9
SAN DIEGO vs. Oakland 9
Arizona Cardinals running back EDGERRIN JAMES has amassed 14,967 scrimmage yards in his career and needs only 33 yards to become the 14th player in NFL history to reach 15,000 scrimmage yards. Since entering the league with the Indianapolis Colts in 1999, James has rushed for 11,707 yards and added 3,260 receiving yards.
The Chicago Bears lead the series 2 game to 1. In their last meeting the Bears defeated the Panthers 13 - 3 in Chicago on November 20, 2005. In that game, Chicago's defense registered 8 sacks & CB Nathan Vasher's 2 interceptions set up 10 of the Bears 13 points.
Last week the Chicago Bears defeated the Colts 29 - 13 on the road in Indianapolis, while the Panthers squeeked out a road victory in San Diego against the Chargers 26-24.
Chicago Bears Notes:
QB KYLE ORTON is 13-6 (.684) in NFL career as starter. Won only start vs. Carolina (11/20/05)
Rookie RB MATT FORTÉ (2nd round, No. 44) rushed for 123 yards in NFL debut last week, including 50-yard TD. Became 1st Bears rookie to start at RB since Hall of Famer WALTER PAYTON in 1975
Pro Bowl PR-KR-WR DEVIN HESTER has 14 career TDs & averages 80.9 yards per TD, highest avg. in NFL history (min. 10 TDs)
In last meeting, DE ADEWALE OGUNLEYE tied career-high with 3 sacks. When Ogunleye has 2+ sacks, his teams are 10-2 (.833). Had safety last week. LB LANCE BRIGGS had 21-yard FR-TD last week off FF by CB CHARLES TILLMAN. LB BRIAN URLACHER has INT in 4 of past 6, including 85-yard INT-TD. Had INT vs. Carolina Panthers in Division Playoff (1/15/06). DE ALEX BROWN had 2 sacks & 2 FFs in last meeting. CB NATHAN VASHER tied career-best with 2 INTs in last meeting. Had 68 INT-return yards & added FF in that contest
Carolina Panthers Notes
In his past 5 starts, QB JAKE DELHOMME is 4-1 (.800) & has completed 101 of 154 (65.6 pct.) for 1,078 yards with 11 TDs vs. 1 INT for 107.0 passer rating. In Division Playoff vs. Chicago Bears (1/15/06), Delhomme completed 24 of 33 passes (72.7 pct.) for 319 yards with 3 TDs vs. 1 INT for 120.6 rating
RB DE ANGELO WILLIAMS had 86 rush yards last week & Panthers are perfect 6-0 when he rushes for 80+ yards. Rookie RB JONATHAN STEWART (1st round, No. 13) rushed 10 times for 53 yards (5.3 avg.) last week in NFL debut
WR MUHSIN MUHAMMAD spent previous 3 years with Bears & had 164 catches for 2,183 yards & 12 TDs. TE DANTE ROSARIO had career-high 7 catches & 96 yards last week. Caught game-winning 14-yard TD as time expired
CB CHRIS GAMBLE had 31-yard FR-TD last week. DE JULIUS PEPPERS ranks 1st in team history with 56.0 sacks & 19 FFs.
The Tennessee Titans lead the series 38 to 31 plus 1 tie. In their last meeting the Bengals defeated the Titans at home handily by a score of 35 to 6 on November 25, 2007. In that game, Cincinnati QB Carson Palmer completed 3 TD passes, all to WR Chad Johnson, to hand Tennessee their 3rd consecutive defeat. The Bengals have won the last two matchups in the series.
Last week the Titans beat the Jaguars at home by a margin of 17 to 10. Meanwhile, the Bengals lost on the road to the Baltimore Ravens 17 - 10.
Tennessee Titans Notes:
Head coach JEFF FISHER has 7-2 (.778) record at Cincinnati
Since 2006, club has 14-4 (.778) record when scoring 20+ points
QB KERRY COLLINS ranks 3rd among active QBs with 34,782 passing yards
Rookie RB CHRIS JOHNSON (1st round, No. 24), totaled 127 yards from scrimmage, including 7-yard TD reception, in NFL debut last week (93 rush, 34 receiving). Team is 5-1 (.833) when RB LEN DALE WHITE has 90+ rush yards
In last meeting against Bengals, WR JUSTIN GAGE had 4 receptions for 98 yards (24.5 avg.) with TD
For career, TE ALGE CRUMPLER averages 17.4 yard per catch against Bengals (5 receptions 87 yards). TE BO SCAIFE recorded team & career-high 105 receiving yards (17.5 avg.) on 6 receptions last week
Since 2006, team is 12-2 (.857) when it records 2 or more INTs
Defense totaled 7 sacks last week
DTs TONY BROWN (career-high 2) & ALBERT HAYNESWORTH (2) combined for 4 sacks last week
Including postseason, CB CORTLAND FINNEGAN aims for 3rd consecutive game with INT. Finnegan had career-high 2 INTs last week
Cincinnati Bengals Notes:
BENGALS aim for their 3rd consecutive win against Titans
For his career, QB CARSON PALMER is 2-1 (.667) against Tennessee Titans & has completed 79 of 107 passes (73.8 pct.) for 802 yards with 5 TDs vs. 2 INTs & 102.6 passer rating. Palmer aims for 2nd consecutive game with 80+ completion percentage vs. Tennessee Titans (32 of 38, 84.2 pct. on 11/25/07)
RB CHRIS PERRY had career highs in receptions (9) & receiving yards (45) against Titans on 10/16/05
WR T.J. HOUSHMANDZADEH has TD receptions in 4 of past 5 in September (6 total during span). WR CHAD JOHNSON aims for 3rd consecutive game with 100+ receiving yards against Tennessee Titans (135, 103). In last meeting against Titans, Johnson posted career-high 12 receptions & tied career high with 3 TDs
Since 2003, team is 22-5 (.814) when defense has 2+ INTs
Rookie LB KEITH RIVERS (1st round, No. 9) led team with 10 tackles in NFL debut last week
DE ANTWAN ODOM spent 4 seasons (2004-07) with the Titans & totaled 12.5 sacks
CB JOHNATHAN JOSEPH aims for 2nd consecutive game with INT vs. Titans
WR-KR GLENN HOLT averaged 29.5 yards per KR last week.
The Green Bay Packers lead the series 84 to 67 with 7 ties and have won 7 of the 8 past meetings against the Detroit Lions. In their last meeting, the Packers defeated the Lions in Green Bay 34 to 13 (12/30/2007). In that game, Green Bay QB Brett Favre threw for 2 TDs (5, 4) as the Packers tied their franchise record for most wins in season (13).
Last week the Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings at home 24-19, while the Detoit Lions lost on the road 34-21 to the Falcons in Atlanta.
Green Bay Packers Notes:
The Packers have 49 wins in road openers, most in NFL history. Under head coach MIKE MC CARTHY, team has won 18 of past 21 games. Have won 13 of past 15 vs. Lions
QB AARON RODGERS made 1st career start last week & completed 18 of 22 (81.8 pct.) for 178 yards with 1 TD vs. 0 INTs for 115.5 passer rating & added rush TD. His 81.8 completion pct. was 2nd-highest in NFL history by QB in 1st career start (min. 20 attempts)
In last game at Detroit, RB RYAN GRANT had 15 attempts for 101 yards & 1 TD. When Grant has 15+ carries, the Packers are a perfect 7-0. Aims for 3rd meeting in row with rush TD
In last meeting at Detroit, WR DONALD DRIVER had 10 catches for 147 yards. When Driver has 10+ catches, the Packers are 5-0. WR GREG JENNINGS has 15 career TDs & averages 37.7 yards per TD. Had 2 TDs in his last game vs. Lions
DE AARON KAMPMAN has 28.5 sacks since start of 2006, most in NFC. Aims for 3rd game in row vs. Detroit with 2+ sacks. CB AL HARRIS has 2 INTs vs. Lions, including 56-yard INT-TD. DE KABEER GBAJA-BIAMILA had sack in last game at Detroit PR-KR-CB WILL BLACKMON had 76-yard PR-TD last week
Detroit Lions Notes:
The Lions have won 12 of past 17 home openers
QB JON KITNA aims for 8th consecutive division game with 200+ passing yards. Kitna completed 24 of 33 (72.7 pct.) for 262 yards with 2 TDs vs. 1 INT for 103.3 passer rating last week
Rookie RB KEVIN SMITH (3rd round, No. 64) scored 1st career TD last week in NFL debut. Since start of 2004, RB RUDI JOHNSON has rushed for 4,732 yards, 6th-most in NFL during that span
WR ROY WILLIAMS has 13 career 100-yard receiving games. Had 21-yard TD catch last week. WR CALVIN JOHNSON had career-high 107 receiving yards last week & tied career-best with 7 receptions. Previous 7-catch game was vs. GB (83 yards, 1 TD). WR SHAUN MC DONALD had 30-yard TD catch in last meeting. TE CASEY FITZ SIMMONS had TD catch last week
DE JARED DE VRIES aims for 3rd division game in row with 0.5+ sack. S DWIGHT SMITH has FF in 2 of past 3 meetings. DE DEWAYNE WHITE had sack last week.
The Buffalo Bills lead the series 4 games to 3. In their last matchup (11/25/07) the Jaguars soundly defeated the Bills 36 to 14 in Jacksonville. The Jaguars defense forced 3 turnovers while QB David Garrard passed for 296 yards. Kicker Josh Scobee converted 5 FGs as the Jags won their 3rd straight game at the time. The Jaguars have 2 of the past 3 meetings against the Bills.
Last week, the Bills defeated the Seahawks 34 to 10 at home while the Jaguars lost to the Titans on the road by a score of 17 to 10.
Buffalo Bills Notes:
The Bills are 2-and-1 at Jacksonville (.667)
QB TRENT EDWARDS has 6-4 (.600) record as starter & has completed 160 of 279 passes (57.3 pct.) for 1,748 yards with 8 TDs & 7 INTs & 75.1 passer rating. Team is 4-0 when Edwards has 80+ passer rating
RB MARSHAWN LYNCH has 70 or more rush yards in 8 of past 9
WR LEE EVANS posted 10th career 100-yard receptions game last week (102 yards). Evans has 18 of 29 career TD receptions on road. Has 5 70-plus yard TD receptions – tied for most in NFL since 2000 (CHAD JOHNSON, 5)
TE ROBERT ROYAL had 6 receptions (career high) for 52 yards (8.7 avg.) with TD last week
Since 2003, DE AARON SCHOBEL ranks 2nd in NFL with 53 sacks (JASON TAYLOR, 59)
DT MARCUS STROUD spent 7 seasons with Jaguars (2001-07) & posted 217 tackles with 22 sacks
Team has 12-2 (.857) record when CB TERRENCE MC GEE has INT
P BRIAN MOORMAN recorded 1st TD pass last week. WR-KR ROSCOE PARRISH totaled franchise record 120 PR yards on 6 attempts, including career-long 63-yard PR-TD last week. Parrish has 3 career PR-TDs & needs 1 to surpass KEITH MOODY for most in franchise history
Jacksonville Jaguars Notes:
The Jaguars have won 3 of their 4 past home openers
Since 2006, the Jaguars are 13-4 (.764) when gaining 150 + rush yards
QB DAVID GARRARD is 12-6 (.667) as a starter at home & has completed 293 of 495 (59.2 pct.) for 3,518 yards with 18 TDs vs. 7 INTs & 87.3 passer rating. In 2 career meetings vs. Bills, Garrard has 3 TDs vs. 0 INTs & 104.3 passer rating
RB FRED TAYLOR averages 84.2 rush yards per game against Buffalo & aims for 3rd consecutive with 100+ rush yards. Team is 14-5 (.736) when Taylor has 25+ attempts RB MAURICE JONES-DREW has 26 TDs in past 30 games including postseason & aims for 3rd consecutive game with TD vs. Bills
Team is 11-3 (.785) when WR REGGIE WILLIAMS scores TD. WR MATT JONES led team with 6 receptions for 80 yards (13.3 avg.) last week
Defense aims for 3rd consecutive game with 1 or more INTs vs. Bills
Rookie DE DERRICK HARVEY (1st round, No. 8) posted 1st career INT last week
Rookie CB-KR BRIAN WITHERSPOON averaged 41.3 yards on 3 KR last week (124 total yards).
The Kansas City Chiefs lead the series with a 50-43-2 record and have won 9 of the 10 past meetings versus the Oakland Raiders. In their last meeting (11/25/2007), the Raiders defeated the Chiefs 20 to 17 in Kansas City. In that game, Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas rushed for 139 yards, including the decisive 14-yard TD in 4th quarter to seal the victory.
Both teams last on opening week. The Chiefs lost 17 to 10 against the Patriots in New England while the Raiders were routed by the Denver Broncos at home by a score of 41 to 14.
Oakland Raiders Notes:
The Raiders aim for their 2nd consecutive win at Kansas City
In 2 career starts, QB JA MARCUS RUSSELL has completed 40 of 57 passes (70.2 pct.) for 404 yards with 3 TDs vs. INT & 100.3 passer rating. Russell aims for 4th straight game with TD pass
In their last meeting against Chiefs, RB JUSTIN FARGAS gained 139 yards (6.3 avg.) on 22 attempts with TD. Club is 3-1 when Fargas has 100+ yards. Rookie RB DARREN MC FADDEN (1st round, No. 4) averaged 5.1 yards per carry in NFL debut last week (9 attempts for 46 yards)
In 3 career starts vs. KC, WR RONALD CURRY averages 95.3 receiving yards per game (286 total). WR ASHLEY LELIE posted TD reception in Raiders debut last week
DT TOMMY KELLY recorded career-high 3 sacks against Chiefs on 11/6/05
Since 2005, CB DE ANGELO HALL ranks 3rd in NFL among active CBs with 15 INTs
WR-KR JOHNNIE LEE HIGGINS had career-high 154 KR yards (25.7 avg.) on 6 attempts last week
Kansas City Chiefs Notes:
The Kansas City Chiefs have won 14 of their past 19 home openers
Chiefs started 6 rookies last week & was 1st time club started 5 or more rookies since 9/12/76
QB DAMON HUARD has 8-4 (.667) record as starter at home & has 15 TDs vs. 8 INTs & 90.3 passer rating. Huard is 2-0 vs. Raiders as starter. Huard's teams are 8-0 when has 100+ passer rating
RB LARRY JOHNSON aims for 5th consecutive game with 100+ rush yards against Raiders & averages 106.5 rush yards per game vs. Oak (746 total). Chiefs are 21-6 (.778) when Johnson has 100+ rushing yards. KC is 12-1 (.923) when Johnson has 30+ carries
In 21 career games against Raiders, TE TONY GONZALEZ has 1,324 receiving yards & 7 TD receptions (most vs. any opponent in both categories). Gonzalez (23) needs 2 100-yard receiving games to surpass KELLEN WINSLOW (24) for most career 100-yard receiving games by TE
In 2 career games vs. Oakland, WR DWAYNE BOWE averages 21 yards per catch (147 total yards). Averages 84.3 receiving yards per game against division (506 total). WR DEVARD DARLING had career-long 68-yard reception last week in Chiefs debut
LB DONNIE EDWARDS has 5 career sacks against Raiders (most vs. any opponent). Edwards leads NFL active LBs with 28 career INTs.
The Colts lead the series 13 to 7 with 1 tie and have won the past two games versus the Minnesota Vikings. In their last meeting (11/08/2004), the Colts defeated the Vikings in Indianapolis 31 to 28 on the last play of the game. Indianapolis Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt kicked a 35-yard FG with 2 seconds remaining for Colts' win. QB Peyton Manning threw 4 TD passes.
Last week both teams lost to open the season at 0 and 1. The Colts lost to the Chicago Bears at home 29 to 13 and the Vikings lost to the Packers in Green Bay 24 - 19.
Indianapolis Colts Notes:
COLTS: Dating back to 9/26/04, the Colts have won 4 of past 5 against NFC North
The Colts 24-10 (.705) record in September is the best in NFL since 1998 & the team has won 12 of their past 13 games in September
Head coach TONY DUNGY played QB for University of Minnesota (1973-76) & was Vikings defensive coordinator (1992-95)
QB PEYTON MANNING has 2-0 record against Vikings & has completed 48 of 65 passes (73.8 pct.) for 551 yards with 8 TDs vs. 1 INTs & 132.1 passer rating. For career, Manning has 103.3 passer rating vs. NFC.
Including postseason games, the Colts are 10-2 (.833) when RB JOSEPH ADDAI has 20 or more carries in a game. Addai averages 95.4 rush yards per game in past 5 vs. NFC (477 total) with 8 rush TDs
WR REGGIE WAYNE led team with 10 receptions for 86 yards (8.6 avg.) & TD last week. Wayne aims for 9th consecutive game with TD reception against NFC. WR MARVIN HARRRISON tied career high with 3 TD receptions against Minnesota on 12/24/00
Colts are 12-2 (.857) when DE DWIGHT FREENEY records 2 or more sacks
Minnesota Vikings Notes:
The Vikings aim for their 6th consecutive win vs. Colts at home. The Vikings have outscored the Colts 126-58 in past 5 meetings in Minnesota.
Vkings head coach BRAD CHILDRESS made his NFL coaching debut with Colts in 1985 as QB / quality control coach
The Vikings have won 17 of their past 21 home openers
QB TARVARIS JACKSON has won 6 of past 9 as a starter & 5 of past 6 starts at home
In 3 games vs. AFC teams, RB ADRIAN PETERSON has 501 scrimmage yards (167.0 per game), including 434 rush yards (144.7 per game) & 4 rush TDs. In 7 career home games, Peterson has 802 rush yards (114.6 per game) & 7 rush TDs. Rushed for 103 yards & 1 TD last week
WR BERNARD BERRIAN aims for 3rd in row vs. AFC with TD catch. WR SIDNEY RICE had 23-yard TD catch last week. Has 4 TDs in past 7 games. WR BOBBY WADE aims for 3rd in row vs. AFC with 5+ catches
DE JARED ALLEN has 43.0 sacks since 2004, 2nd most in NFL. S DARREN SHARPER has 48 INTs since 2000, most in NFL. DT KEVIN WILLIAMS had sack in only meeting vs. Ind. CB ANTOINE WINFIELD has 3 INTs in career vs. the Colts
The Saint Louis Rams lead the series 25 to 12. However, the New York Giants have won their last 3 encounters. The two teams last played each other on October 2, 2005. The Giants defeated the Rams at home by a score of 44 to 24. In that game, New York Giants QB Eli Manning threw for 296 yards & 4 TDs, including 2 to WR Plaxico Burress, who finished the game with 10 receptions for 204 yards.
Last week the Giants defeated the Redskins 16 to 7 at home to open the NFL 2008 season while the Rams lost to the Eagles in Philadelphia by a score of 38 to 3.
New York Giants Notes:
The Giants have won 10 consecutive road games (including playoffs) & last year set single-season record for most wins on road.
The Giants rank 2nd in NFL history with 46 wins in road openers
QB ELI MANNING is 15-4 (.789) in past 19 starts (including playoffs). In his only start vs. Rams, Manning completed 19 of 35 passes (54.3 pct.) for 296 yards with 4 TDs vs. 0 INTs for 120.7 passer rating
RB BRANDON JACOBS rushed for 116 yards last week & Giants are 5-1 (.833) when he has 100+ yards
WR PLAXICO BURRESS had 10 catches for 133 yards last week. Burress' 10 catches tied regular season career-high (11 vs. GB in NFC Champ. Game), which he achieved vs. Rams (10/2/05). Had career-best 204 yards in that contest & scored 2 TDs. WR AMANI TOOMER had TD in last game vs. StL. In 12/19/99 meeting, Toomer had 9 catches for 162 yards
The Giants defense held Washington to 209 total yards & 11 1st downs last week. DE JUSTIN TUCK had 1 sack last week. Including SB XLII, Tuck has 3.0 sacks in past 2 games. When Tuck has 1.0+ sack, Giants are 7-3 (.700). LB ANTONIO PIERCE had INT in last meeting. Team has won 8 of past 9 when DE MATHIAS KIWANUKA plays
Saint Louis Rams Notes:
The Rams have won 10 of their past 13 home openers
In only start vs. the Giants, QB MARC BULGER completed 40 of 62 passes (64.5 pct.) for 442 yards & 2 TDs vs. 3 INTs. Bulger's 40 completion & 62 attempts are career-highs. Has 4 400-yard passing games in career
RB STEVEN JACKSON scored 2 TDs in last game vs. the Giants (1 rush, 1 receptions). Jackson has scored rush & receptions TD in same game 4 times in career. When Jackson has 22+ carries, Rams are 14-4 (.778). In those 18, Jackson has 2,077 yards (115.4 per game) & 13 TDs
Since 2000, WR TORRY HOLT leads NFL with 753 receptions & 11,076 yards. Holt aims for 6th consecutive meeting with 5+ catches & 80+ receptions yards. Aims for 3rd in row vs. Giants with 20+ yard TD. TE RANDY MC MICHAEL led club with 5 catches & 77 yards last week
S O.J. ATOGWE has 7 INTs in past 9 games. DE LEONARD LITTLE has sack in 4 of past 5 meetings. DT LA'ROI GLOVER has 7.0 sacks in career vs. Giants.
The Washington Redskins lead the all-time series with a 14 and 7 record versus the Saints. However, the Saints have won 2 of the past 3. They last played each other on December 17, 2006 in New Orleans. The Redskins won 16 to 10 as Washington Redskins QB Jason Campbell threw a 31-yard TD to WR Santana Moss & RB Ladell Betts registered 119 yards rushing.
Last week the Saints defeated the Bucs 24 to 20 at home while the Redskins lost to the Giants on the road by a score of 16 to 7.
New Orleans Saints Notes:
QB DREW BREES completed 23 of 32 (71.9 pct.) for 343 yards with 3 TDs vs. 1 INT for 124.9 passer rating last week. When Brees has 100+ rating, his teams are 25-5 (.833). Since joining the Saints in 2006, Brees has passed for 9,184 yards, most in NFL & 57 TDs, most in NFC. Brees aims for his 4th consecutive road game with 3+ TD passes
RB REGGIE BUSH had 8 catches for 112 yards last week with 1 TD (42 yards) & added 51 rush yards. Bush has 3 100-yard receiving games in career & Saints are 3-0.
In 2 career games at Washington, RB DEUCE MC ALLISTER has 59 attempts for 286 rush yards (143.0 per game). When McAllister has 24 or more carries, the Saints are 11-0
WR MARQUES COLSTON has 8 100-yard games in career. Aims for 6th consecutive road game with 7+ catches & 85+ yards. Has 5 TD receptions in past 3 on road. TE JEREMY SHOCKEY has 42 catches for 481 yards in career vs. Washington WR DEVERY HENDERSON had career-long 84-yard TD last week. WR DAVID PATTEN had 39-yard TD last week
DE WILL SMITH has 5 sacks in past 9. DT BRIAN YOUNG had sack in last meeting. In past 7, S ROMAN HARPER has 3 INTs & 2 sacks
Washington Redskins Notes:
QB JASON CAMPBELL is 1-0 as starter vs. NO. Passed for 204 yards & 1 TD vs. 0 INTs in that contest
When RB CLINTON PORTIS has 100+ rush yards, his teams are 28-9 (.757). Portis has 13 rush TDs in past 13 home games
TE CHRIS COOLEY has 27 TDs since entering NFL in 2004, most in NFC among TEs. Had 4 catches for 80 yards in last meeting. WR SANTANA MOSS had 31-yard TD catch in last game vs. Saints. In Week 1, Moss had 12-yard TD reception. including playoffs, WR-PR ANTWAAN RANDLE EL has 24 career TDs (13 receptions, 6 PR, 4 pass, 1 KR)
LB-DE JASON TAYLOR has 117.0 career sacks, most among active players. Since 2000, is only player with 100+ sacks (100.5). DE ANDRE CARTER aims for 5th game in row vs. NO with sack. Has 5.0 sacks in 4 meetings. CB FRED SMOOT had INT last week. S LA RON LANDRY had 0.5 sack in Week 1 vs. the Giants. Defense has 4 INTs & allowed 0 TDs vs. NO QB Brees.
The Seahawks lead the head-to-head series 10 games to 8 and have won their past 2 encounters. In their last game (11/12/2007) the Seahawks shut out the 49ers 24 to 0 in Seattle. The Seahawks defense allowed 6 first downs while QB Matt Hasselbeck threw for 278 yards & 2 TDs (1, 10).
Last week the 49ers lost at home to the Cardinals 23 to 13 and the Seahawks lost to the Bills 34 to 10 in Buffalo.
San Francsico 49ers Notes:
QB J.T. O'SULLIVAN completed 70.0 pct. of his passes (14-20) for 195 yards in 1st career start last week
In past 4 vs. the Seahawks, RB FRANK GORE has 616 scrimmage yards (154.0 per game), including 507 rush yards (126.8 per game). Gore set career-highs in rush yards (212) & scrimmage yards (238) in 11/19/06 contest vs. the Seahawks Rushed for 96 yards with 1 TD & added 55 receptions yards last week. Since start of 2006, Gore has 3,869 scrimmage yards (2,893 rush, 976 receptions), 3rd-most in NFL
WR ISAAC BRUCE is 3rd in NFL history with 14,109 receptions yards & tops active players. Had 15-yard TD catch in last game vs. the Seahawks (11/25/07 with StL). WR BRYANT JOHNSON has TD reception in 4 of past 5 games vs. the Seahawks
LB PARYS HARALSON had career-high 2.5 sacks last week. Had sack in last meeting. CB NATE CLEMENTS tied career-high against the Seahawks with 13 tackles (11/12/07). CB WALT HARRIS has 17 FFs since entering NFL in 1996, tied for most among CBs in league during that span. Clements, who entered NFL in 1998, has 16 FFs
Seattle Seahawks Notes:
The Seahawks have won 24 of past 28 at home (including playoffs), including past 6 in row. Club has won 15 of past 19 vs. division, including past 5 in row
QB MATT HASSELBECK is 8-2 (.800) in career as starter vs. SF. In those 10, Hasselbeck has completed 219 of 341 (64.2 pct.) for 2,726 yards with 21 TDs vs. 10 INTs for 97.2 passer rating. In starts with 10+ attempts (including playoffs), Hasselbeck is 30-6 (.833) when posting 95+ rating. Since 2005, Hasselbeck is 13-3 (.813) as starter vs. NFC West with 96.1 rating
In only game vs. SF (9/25/05 with the Dallas Cowboys ), RB JULIUS JONES rushed for 85 yards & 2 TDs. Rookie TE JOHN CARLSON (2nd round, No. 38) had 4 catches for 52 yards in NFL debut last week
DE PATRICK KERNEY aims for 6th consecutive game vs. division with sack & 3rd in row vs. NFC West with 3+ sacks. Has 9.0 sacks in past 5 division contests. LB JULIAN PETERSON aims for 3rd meeting in row with sack. Has 4.0 sacks in past 2 vs. former team. Has 21.5 sacks in 37 games with the Seahawks (including playoffs). CB MARCUS TRUFANT had 2 INTs in 9/30/07 meeting.
The Buccaneers lead the series 17 -12 and have won the last two games versus the Falcons. In their last head-to-head (12/16/2007), the Bucs thrashed the Falcons 37 to 3 in Tampa Bay. In that game Tampa Bay WR Micheal Spurlock returned a kickoff for a 90-yard TD, 1st in franchise history.
Last week the Falcons opened the season with a 34-21 win at home against the Detroit Lions. Meanwhile, the Bucs lost to the Saints 24 to 20 on the road.
Seattle Seahawks Notes:
Falcons Rookie QB MATT RYAN (1st round, No. 3) won his 1st start last week & is 1 of 9 rookie starting QBs since 1970 to win on Kickoff Weekend. Ryan's 1st career pass was 62-yard TD to WR MICHAEL JENKINS as he became 1st player to throw 50+ yard TD pass in 1st quarter of NFL debut since Hall of Famer ROGER STAUBACH in 1969 (75 yards). Ryan completed 9 of 13 (69.2 pct.) for 161 yards with 1 TD vs. 0 INTs for 137.0 passer rating
The Falcons set a club record with 318 rush yards in Week 1. RB MICHAEL TURNER rushed 22 times for team-record 220 yards (2 TDs), 2nd-most rush yards in NFL history on opening day & most in NFL history by a player in 1st game with a new team. When Turner has 8+ carries, his teams are 12-0. RB JERIOUS NORWOOD rushed for 93 yards & 1 TD last week
WR RODDY WHITE has 7 career 100-yard receptions games, including 11/20/05 game vs. TB (108 yards)
DE JOHN ABRAHAM had 3 sacks last week & has 13 sacks in past 16. Has 70.5 sacks since 2000, 7th-most in NFL. Has sack in 4 of 5 career games vs. TB. Aims for 4th meeting in row with sack. S LAWYER MILLOY had INT last week. His teams have won 8 of past 9 when he has INT
Seattle Seahawks Notes:
The Buccaneers won both games vs. the Atlanta Falcons last year by a combined 68-10 score. Under head coach JON GRUDEN, the Bucs are 16-0 since 2002 when not committing turnover
QB JEFF GARCIA is 7-2 (.778) as starter in career vs. the Atlanta Falcons Has completed 160 of 254 (63.0 pct.) for 1,960 yards with 12 TDs vs. 3 INTs for 97.6 passer rating in those 9. In career (including playoffs), Garcia's teams are 32-12 (.727) when he has 95+ rating
RB EARNEST GRAHAM aims for 3rd meeting in row with rush TD. In 2 games vs. the Atlanta Falcons last year, Graham had 229 scrimmage yards (114.5 per game). RB WARRICK DUNN spent previous 6 years with the Atlanta Falcons Ranks 3rd all-time in both TB (4,254) & the Atlanta Falcons (5,981) history in rush yards
WR JOEY GALLOWAY has 4 career TDs vs. the Atlanta Falcons, including 3 of 35+ yards
CB PHILLIP BUCHANON had 26-yard INT-TD last week. CB RONDE BARBER (12) & LB DERRICK BROOKS (8) are franchise leaders in TDs by def. player (including playoffs). When Brooks has INT-TD (including playoffs), TB is 7-0. Brooks had INT-TD in 10/6/02 meeting. Barber had 29-yard INT-TD in last game vs. the Atlanta Falcons DE GAINES ADAMS aims for 3rd in row vs. the Atlanta Falcons with sack. Has 3 sacks in 2 meetings.
The Miami Dolphins basically own the Cardinals having won 8 out of 9 games in head-to-head matchups. However, the Cardinals in their last encounter (11/17/2004). narrowly defeated the Dolphins 24 to 23 on the road in Miami. In that game QB Josh McCown threw a 2-yard TD pass to WR Larry Fitzgerald with 19 seconds remaining. At the time the win put a stop to the Cardinals' 17-game road losing streak.
Last week the Cardinals opened the season with a 23 - 13 road win against the 49ers. On the other hand, the Dolphins lost their home opener to the Jets 20 to 14.
This game features the top 2 QBs in NFL history in completion pct.: Miami's CHAD PENNINGTON (65.5) & Arizona's KURT WARNER (65.1)
Miami Dolphins Notes:
The Dolphins are 8 - 1 (.889) against Arizona
In his Dolphins debut, QB Pennington completed 26 of 43 passes (60.5 pct.) for 251 yards with 2 TDs vs. INT & 82.6 passer rating. Pennington will make 1st career start vs. Cardinals. Pennington has 24 TDs vs. 14 INTs & 92.2 rating vs. NFC
For career, RB RICKY WILLIAMS averages 81.9 rush yards per game vs. NFC. RB RONNIE BROWN aims for 4th consecutive away game with 100+ rushing yards & is averaging 109 rush yards in past 3
WR DEREK HAGAN attended Arizona State & holds school record for receptions (258), receptions yards (3,939) & receptions TDs (27)
TE ANTHONY FASANO had team & career-high 8 receptions for 84 yards (10.5 avg.) & recorded 2nd career TD reception last week
Dating back to 2005, team has sack in 37 of past 39 games
LB JERRY PORTER has 4 sacks in past 4...Rookie DE KENDALL LANGFORD had 1st career sack in NFL debut last week
Arizona Cardinals Notes:
The Cardinals have scored 20+ points in 9 games in row, longest current streak in NFL
In only career start vs. the Miami Dolphins (9/30/01 with StL), QB Warner completed 24 of 31 (77.4 pct.) for 328 yards with 4 TDs vs. 0 INTs for 150.3 passer rating. In Warner's starts with 15+ attempts (including playoffs), his teams are 30-3 (.909) when he has 100+ rating
In 6 games vs. the Miami Dolphins, RB EDGERRIN JAMES has 839 scrimmage yards (139.8 per game), including 668 rush yards (111.3 per game). James rushed for 100 yards last week & his teams are 50-6 (.893) when he has 100+ yards. Rookie RB TIM HIGHTOWER (5th round) scored 1st career TD last week
In past 4 vs. AFC, WR ANQUAN BOLDIN has 24 catches for 389 yards (97.3 per game) & 3 TDs. WR LARRY FITZGERALD had 5 catches for 92 yards & 1 TD in last meeting. Has 8 receptions TDs in past 12 vs. AFC
The Cardinals forced 5 turnovers last week & had 0 giveaways (+5). DE TRAVIS LA BOY tied career-high with 2 sacks last week. Added FF & FR. Aims for 3rd in row vs. the Miami Dolphins with 0.5+ sack. DE BERTRAND BERRY had sack & FF last week. In last game vs. the Miami Dolphins, Berry had sack & FF. S ADRIAN WILSON had INT last week.
The Chargers have 5 of the last 7 against the Broncos, while the Broncos lead the all-time series 52 to 43 plus 1 tie. In their last head-to-head the Chargers defeated the Broncos 23 - 3 in San Diego. In that game, the Chargers defense registered 4 sacks & forced 3 turnovers. Chargers K Nate Kaeding kicked 3 FGs (40, 23, 29).
Last week, the Chargers lost to the Panthers 26 - 24 at Carolina while the Broncos soundly defeated the Raiders 41 - 14 at Okaland.
San Diego Chargers Notes:
The Chargers seek their 5th consecutive win against the Broncos
QB PHILIP RIVERS has 4-0 career record as starter vs. Denver & has completed 64 of 92 passes (69.6 pct.) for 960 yards with 7 TDs vs. 2 INTs & 119.8 passer rating
RB LA DAINIAN TOMLINSON has 100+ rush yards in 3 of past 4 against Broncos, including 7 rush TDs. Chargers are 5-0 when Tomlinson has 100+ rush against Broncos
In last meeting at Denver, TE ANTONIO GATES posted 7 receptions for 113 yards (12.3 avg.) with TD. Team is 8-0 when Gates has 2+ TDs
WR CHRIS CHAMBERS aims for 4th consecutive regular season game with TD reception. Chargers are 7-2 (.778) when WR VINCENT JACKSON scores TD. Jackson attended Northern Colorado University
Club is 6-0 when CB ANTONIO CROMARTIE has INT
K NATE KAEDING has made all 12 FG attempts vs. Denver
Denver Broncos Notes:
The Broncos have won 8 consecutive season openers at home & are 12-6 (.667) in home openers not on Kickoff Weekend
QB JAY CUTLER has 4-4 (.500) record against AFC West & has completed 146 of 243 passes (60.1 pct.) for 1,793 yards with 10 TDs vs. 8 INTs & 82.9 passer rating. Club is 6-0 when Cutler has 100+ passer rating. Cutler has 97.0 passer rating at home
For his career, RB SELVIN YOUNG averages 5.2 yards per carry (147 attempts, 765 rush yards)
WR BRANDON MARSHALL aims for 3rd consecutive game with 6+ receptions & 70+ receiving yards against Chargers. Marshall aims for 3rd 100-yard receiving game in a row dating back to 12/9/07 (115, 114)
In past 2 meetings vs. Chargers (with Seahawks), WR DARRELL JACKSON totaled 10 receptions for 204 yards (102 per game)
Rookie WR EDDIE ROYAL (2nd round, No. 42) led team with 9 receptions for 146 yards (16.2 avg.) & TD in NFL debut
CBs CHAMP BAILEY (42) & DRE' BLY (38) rank 1st & 2nd among active CBs for most INTs since 1999
DE ELVIS DUMERVIL ranks 5th in AFC with 21 sacks since 2006.
The Ravens lead the series with 2 - 0 record. The two teams last met on December 4, 2005 in Baltimore with the Ravens winning by a score of 16 to 15. In that game, Baltimore Ravens kicker Matt Stover kicked a 38-yard FG with 6 seconds left in 4th quarter to seal the victory. Ravens LB Adalius Thomas has 20-yard INT-TD.
Last week, the Ravens got off to a solid start with a 17 to 10 win at home versus the Bengals. The Texans lost convincingly (38 - 17) versus the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
Baltimore Ravens Notes:
The Ravens seek their 3rd win in a row vs. Houston
In his NFL debut, rookie QB JOE FLACCO (1st round, No. 18) completed 15 of 29 passes (51.7 pct.) for 129 yards & rushed for 37 yards with TD.
In 1 career meeting vs. the Texans (with Buffalo on 9/11/05), RB WILLIS MC GAHEE rushed for 117 yards (5.3 avg.) on 22 attempts RB LE' RON MC CLAIN posted career high in attempts (19) & rush yards (86) last week
Since 2003, WR DERRICK MASON ranks 3rd in NFL with 452 receptions (TORRY HOLT, 500; CHAD JOHNSON, 463). Mason tied career high with 3 TD receptions against the Texans on 10/12/03 with Tennessee Titans & has 5 TD receptions vs. the Texans (2nd most vs. any team). WR MARK CLAYTON posted career long 42-yard TD run last week
TE TODD HEAP (3,902) needs 99 receiving yards to surpass 4,000 receiving yards for career
Since 2003, team is 31-9 (.775) when defense posts 3+ sacks
In 1 career meeting vs. Texans (12/4/05), DE TERRELL SUGGS recorded career high 3 sacks. Since 2002, S ED REED leads NFL safeties with 34 INTs
CB SAMARI ROLLE has 4 INTs vs. Texans (2nd most vs. any opponent)
Baltimore Ravens Notes:
The Texans seek their 5th consecutive win at home dating back to 11/18/07
Texans are 3-1 (.750) when QB MATT SCHAUB has 100+ passer rating. In month of September, Schaub has completed 116 of 157 passes (73.9) for 1,207 yards with 6 TDs vs. 5 INTs & 95.2 passer rating. Schaub recorded 1st career rushing TD last week
RB AHMAN GREEN teams are 51-20 (.718) when has 16+ att
Houston has won 5 of past 7 when WR ANDRE JOHNSON has 100+ receptions yards. Johnson aims for consecutive 100-yard games for 5th time in career. Johnson (4,916) needs 85 receptions yards to surpass 5,000 for career. WR KEVIN WALTER has 2 TD receptions in past 3
TE OWEN DANIELS aims for receptions in 21 consecutive games
Pro Bowl LB DE MECO RYANS posted 5th career FR last week
DE MARIO WILLIAMS posted 2 sacks last week & has franchise record 20.5 career sacks. Has posted sack in 8 of past 9 games
DE ANTHONY WEAVER & S WILL DEMPS spent 4 seasons (2002-05) with Ravens.
The Patriots have dominated the series lately winning 8 of the past 9 contests. Still, the Jets lead the all-time series between the two rivals with a 48-45-1 record. The teams last met on December 16, 2007 at New England with the Patriots winning by a comfortable margin 20 to 10. In that game New England RB Laurence Maroney rushed for 104 yards & 1 TD. With that win the Patriots became 2nd team in NFL history to post 14-0 record. Eric Mangini is 1 - 3 versus his former team. Bill Belichick is 12 and 6 versus the Jets.
Last week both the Jets and Patriots won their NFL 2008 opening game. The Jets defeated the Dolphins 20 to 14 in Miami on an interception in the end zone that kept the Dolphns from tieing or going ahead. The Patriots beat the Chiefs at home by a score of 17 to 10. However, the Patriots lost MVP QB Tom Brady for the season.
New England Patriots Notes:
The New England Patriots have 20-game regular season win streak dating back to 2006 & aim to be 1st team in NFL history to win 21 in row
The Patriots aim for their 8th consecutive win on the road versus the New York Jets
For his career, Tom Brady's replacement QB MATT CASSEL has completed 35 of 57 passes (61.4 pct.) for 405 yards with 3 TDs vs. 2 INTs & 85.8 passer rating
In his last meeting vs. Jets, RB LAURENCE MARONEY gained 104 yards (4.0 avg.) on 26 attempts with TD. RB SAMMY MORRIS totaled 87 yards last week (53 rushing, 34 receiving). RB LA MONT JORDAN spent 4 seasons with New York Jets (2001-04) & totaled 1,277 rush yards (4.9 avg.) on 262 attempts with 10 TDs
WR RANDY MOSS has totaled 14 receptions for 262 yards (18.7 avg.) with TD in past 2 against Jets. Moss has 100+ receiving yards in 4 of past 6 against AFC East
WR WES WELKER aims for 3rd consecutive with 6+ receptions at New York Jets
LB MIKE VRABEL posted 2 sacks last week. Aims for 6th consecutive game with .5+ sack at Jets & has 7 sacks in past 5 at New York Jets
LB ADALIUS THOMAS aims for 3rd consecutive game with sack
The Patriots are 6-0 when S RODNEY HARRISON has INT
New York Jets Notes:
Including SB XXXI, QB BRETT FAVRE has completed 84 of 150 passes (56.0 pct.) for 999 yards with 9 TDs & 2 INTs & 90.9 passer rating in 5 career meetings vs. the Patriots. In his Jets debut, Favre recorded highest career passer rating (125.9) on opening day since 1999
With 101 rush yards last week, RB THOMAS JONES aims to become 1st Jet since CURTIS MARTIN (10/3/04) to record back-to-back 100-yard rushing games. Jones' teams are 26-13 (.667) when he records 20+ att
WR JERRICHO COTCHERY has 6 receptions in 4 consecutive games against Patriots. WR LAVERANUES COLES has 5 TDs in past 3 vs. New England at home
WR CHANSI STUCKEY recorded 1st career TD reception last week
DB DARRELLE REVIS' 4 career INTs all are against division opponents. Revis aims for 2nd consecutive game with INT against Patriots
LB BRYAN THOMAS tied career high with 2 sacks last week
DE SHAUN ELLIS has 9 sacks against Patriots (most vs. any opponent)
Since 2001, the Jets lead the NFL with 10 kick returns for touchdowns.
The long time rivalry between the Steelers and Browns is knotted at 55 wins apiece as the Steelers have won the last 9 consecutive meetings to tie the all-time series record at 55 - 55. The Browns and Steelers last played each other in Pittsburgh on November 11, 2007. The Steelers won by a score of 31 to 28. In that game, Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger passed for 2 TDs & ran for another TD in the 4th quarter as the Steelers rallied from behind for the victory.
Last week, the Steelers beat the Texans 38 - 17 at home while the Browns lost their home and season opener to the Dallas Cowboys by a score of 28 to 10.
Pittsburgh Steelers Notes:
The Steelers are aiming for their 10th consecutive win vs. Browns & 7th consecutive at Cleveland
In 7 career meetings vs. the Cleveland Browns, QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER is 7-0 & has completed 110 of 179 (61.5 pct.) passes for 1,527 yards with 11 TDs vs. 6 INTs & 95.4 passer rating. Big Ben has 10 TD passes in past 5 games vs. Browns. Roethlisberger is 8-0 in his home state of Ohio (4-0 at Cin., 4-0 at the Cleveland Browns). The Steelers are 24-2 (.923), when Roethlisberger has 100 or better passer rating
In 5 career starts against the Cleveland Browns, RB WILLIE PARKER averages 122.6 rush yards per game (613 total) & aims for 4th consecutive game with 100+ yards. Parker totaled franchise record 223 rush yards vs. Browns on 12/7/06. Team is 19-3 (.863) when Parker has 100+ yards
WR HINES WARD aims for 3rd consecutive game with TD vs. Browns & averages 88.2 receiving yards per game in past 5 (441 total).
Since 2004, the Steelers are 23-7 (.767) when the defense records 3 or more sacks
LB LA MARR WOODLEY recorded 1 sack, 1 INT & 1 fumble recovery last week
Cleveland Browns Notes:
The Browns have won 7 of their past 8 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 under ROMEO CRENNEL when scoring 30 or more points
For his career, QB DEREK ANDERSON is 7-2 (.778) as starter at home & has completed 142 of 254 passes (55.9 pct.) for 1,920 yards with 14 TDs vs. 9 INTs & 83.8 passer rating. The Browns are 4-0 when Anderson has 100 plus passer rating
In 14 career games at Cleveland Browns Stadium, RB JAMAL LEWIS averages 110.7 rush yards per game. Lewis' teams are 22-3 (.880) when he has 25+ carries
At home against the Steelers, WR BRAYLON EDWARDS averages 93 receiving yards per game (186 in 2 games)
Club is 3-0 when TE KELLEN WINSLOW has 100+ receptions yards
CB ERIC WRIGHT posted 2nd INT of career last week
LB WILLIE MC GINEST has 5 career sacks against Pittsburgh
For career WR-KR JOSHUA CRIBBS has 27.7 KR average with 2 KR-TDs vs. Pit.
These two NFC rivals face-off on Monday night in Dallas. The Cowboys lead the all-time series with a record of 52 - 42 against the Eagles. The Eagles have won 3 of their past 4 meetings. In their last meeting on December 12, 2007, the Eagles defeated the Cowboys 10 to 6 in Dallas. Philadelphia's defense registered 4 sacks & 3 INTs, as the Eagles snapped the Dallas Cowboys seven-game winning streak.
Both teams opened the NFL 2008 season with easy victories. The Eagles put it to the Rams at home by a score of 38 - 3 while the Cowboys defeated the Browns in their season and home opener 28 to 10.
Philadelphia Eagles Notes:
Eagles' QB DONOVAN MC NABB completed 21 of 33 (63.6 pct.) for 361 yards with 3 TDs for 131.0 rating last week. Including playoff games, when McNabb has 100 or better rating, the Eagles are 37-1 (.974). McNabb is 10-5 (.667) vs. the Dallas Cowboys for his career, including 11/15/04 when McNabb posted 140.0 rating with 345 yards, 4 TDs
RB BRIAN WESTBROOK is only active player with 20+ TDs both rush (28) & receptions (24). Westbrook had a rushing & receiving TD in their game last week for 9th time in career & Eagles are 9-0. In past 3 vs. the Dallas Cowboys , has 427 scrim. yards (142.3 per game)
Club had 3 100-yard receivers for 1st time since 1960: rookie WR DE SEAN JACKSON (6 catches, 106 yards), WR GREG LEWIS (5, 104) & WR HANK BASKETT (2, 102). Jackson had 203 combined yards (106 receptions, 97 PR), most by Eagles rookie in debut. Baskett had 90-yard TD last week & 3 of 4 career TDs are 85+ yards
CB LITO SHEPPARD has INT in 7 of past 8 meetings (8 INTs), including 2 100+ yard INT-TDs. DE TRENT COLE has 11 sacks in past 14. S BRIAN DAWKINS has INT in 3 of past 4 vs. Dallas
Dallas Cowboys Notes:
The Cowboys have NFL-best 40 wins on Monday Night Football
The team is 14-2 (.875) when QB TONY ROMO has 100 plus rating, including 11/4/07 meeting when Romo compiled a 141.7 rating with 324 yards, 3 TDs & 1 INT
When RB MARION BARBER has 11+ carries, the Cowboys are 20-1 (.952), including 2-0 vs. the Eagles. Rookie RB FELIX JONES scored his 1st career TD last week & rushed 9 times for 62 yards (6.9 avg.)
WR TERRELL OWENS has 12 receptions TDs in past 10 Monday Night Football games (58 receptions, 914 yards, 15.8 avg.). Has 130 career receptions TDs & is tied with CRIS CARTER for 2nd-most in NFL history. TE JASON WITTEN had 8 catches for 113 yards in last meeting. Witten had career-best 2 TDs vs. Eagles on Monday Night Football (11/15/04) along with 9 catches for 133 yards
LB DE MARCUS WARE aims for 5th in row vs. the Eagles with 1+ sack. Has 4.5 sacks in past 4 meetings. Had sack last week & aims for 5th game in row with sack. LB GREG ELLIS has 12.5 sacks in past 14 games. Has 0.5+ sack in 8 of past 9 meetings.
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Rookie of the Year & Pro Bowl MVP Adrian Peterson Ready to Pick Up Where He Left Off
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NFL 2008: Chargers' Running Back La Dainian Tomlinson Closes in On Records
2008 NFL Football Player Profile: La Dainian Tomlinson Running Back San Diego Chargers
In 2008, San Diego Chargers running back La Dainian Tomlinson can pass Pro Football Hall of Famer ERIC
DICKERSON and become the only player in history to begin a career with eight consecutive 1,200-yard rushing
seasons. Tomlinson can also extend his streak of consecutive seasons to start a career with at least 10 rushing
touchdowns to eight. With nine rushing touchdowns, Tomlinson (currently 115) will pass Pro Football Hall of Famer MARCUS ALLEN
(123) to move into second place all-time.
Atlanta Falcons running back MICHAEL TURNER, who served as Tomlinson's understudy for four seasons in San Diego, observed Tomlinson's attributes firsthand.
NFL 2008 Quarterbacks Review & Preview
Last Season 7 QBs threw for 4,000 yards, the most ever in a single season
The NFL has a long history of excellence at the quarterback position, but the recent influx of poised
and accurate passers has been steady and remarkable. Coaches' schemes continue to grow more
and more complex, taking advantage of the unique talents of today's QBs. Last season Seven quarterbacks threw
for 4,000 yards, the most ever in a single season; PEYTON MANNING continued to rise to the top of
the NFL's record books; Tom Brady was named the 2007 AP NFL MVP after a record-shattering regular season
who set or tied nine NFL records; and Eli Manning took charge and marched the Giants to Super Bowl Victory and
was named Super Bowl XLII MVP.
NFL 2008: Peyton Manning Colts QB Continues Rising to Top of NFL Record Books
Peyton Manning can become 1st to throw 25 TDs 11 years in a row & pass for 4,000 yards in 9 different seasons.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback PEYTON MANNING continues to rise to the top of
the NFL's record books. In 2008, Manning can become the first QB in NFL annals to
throw 25 touchdowns in 11 years in a row as well as become the first to pass for 4,000
yards in nine different seasons. Manning's success has been attributed to his superior
work ethic, preparation, focus, dedication and competitive spirit.
NFL 2008 Kickoff & Punt Returners: Thank Devin For Many Happy Returns
Devin Hester of the Chicago Bears is Widely Considered the King of Return Specialists
With six combined kick-return touchdowns in 2007 (four punt and two kickoff), Chicago's DEVIN HESTER -- a Pro Bowl All-Star in each of his two NFL seasons -- is widely considered the
king of the return specialists. But there are several worthy adversaries to his throne. Though Hester's kick-return touchdown total set an NFL record, he led in neither kickoff nor
punt return average.
NFL 2008: Double Trouble Running Backs & Big Play Excitement Wide Receivers
Momentum comes in the form of a big play in the running or passing game.
Double-Trouble Running Backs seem to be all over the NFL. Guys like La Dainian Tomlinson, Brian Westbrook,
Joseph Addai and others. These are the running backs that can hurt you two ways: rushing or catching the ball.
Wide Receivers such as Torry Holt and Braylon Edwards produce momentum-changing exhilaration from their
teammates and the crowd.
NFL 2008: Active Streaks & Individual Accomplishments on the Horizon
The National Football League's 2008 Season should be a year full of major individual and team record-breaking
performances. The New England Patriots look to continue building upon their regular season all-time winning streak
while the Indianapolis Colts are on track to extend their consecutive 12 or victories per season to six. Peyton Manning and La Dainian Tomlinson continue to expand on their Hall of Fame in the making individual
performances. Plus other NFL Players are likely to set or build upon great individual accomplishments.
Patriots & Colts Active Win Streaks; Peyton Manning & La Dainian Tomlinson Headline Individual Accomplishments
NFL 2008 Running Backs: Tandem Backfields - Good Things Come in Pairs
Last season, 12 clubs boasted 2 running backs with at least 500 rushing yards apiece, including 5 playoff teams
"Tandem" backfields continue to grow! Last season, 12 clubs boasted two running backs with at least 500 rushing yards apiece, including five
playoff teams – the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks.
Additionally, the Super Bowl XLII champion Giants became the fifth Super Bowl winning team since 2000 to feature
two running backs with more than 500 rushing yards each (2006 Colts, 2003 Patriots, 2002 Buccaneers, 2000 Ravens).
In the eight prior seasons, only one such team won the coveted Lombardi Trophy (1996 Packers)
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Super Bowl XLII Champion New York Giants Aim to Repeat After Super Season
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Brett Favre - Career Statistics
NFL 2008: Quarterbacks Past Performances and Records
NFL 2008: Strength of Schedule and NFL Team Miles Traveled
NFL 2008: Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers to Play Each Other for 175th Time
NFL 1958 Championship Game The Greatest Game Ever Played 50th Anniversary
New York Jets Honor Super Bowl III Championship 40th Anniversary
NFL 2008: Detroit Lions Celebrate 75th Season
Young Giants Have Big Shoes to Fill
Matt Ryan Aims to Have Atlanta Falcons Flying High
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