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The Los Angeles Rams (5-0) are an offensive powerhouse , but they have lacked in one key area and that is on defense where they also give up a lot of points.

linchao — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 09:12:47 +0000

Not quite as bad as the Kansas City Chiefs, but bad enough to give the Denver Broncos (2-3) some hope if they can find a way to, well, get out of their own way.The mood around Broncos Country is one of despair and acceptance of losing. Losing is something we have all come to except in the Vance Joseph era and collectively we don’t think it will be much different this week with the Mile Brendan Langley Jersey High Report staff predicting a 37-21 home loss.Here is how we expect things to play out individually.Broncos 31, Rams 28Never give up, never surrender! That is my motto this week as I predict yet another Broncos win - which is something I have done every week this year. I feel like this is Joseph’s last chance to change the narrative of this season and get things back on track in a big way. Do I think it’s likely? Not really, but I have to go into each game hoping for the best - especially this early into a season. - Tim LynchRams 44, Broncos 2431-3 at halftime. Then Case Keenum is benched and Chad Kelly comes in to usher in a new era as our franchise quarterback.What will the final score be? Not a clue as I’m not sure if the Rams will call off the dogs and prevent defense their way home, or if Chad Kelly lights it up and keeps it within 3 scores. But I know at some point, it will be a 28+ point game. - Pete BaronRams 32, Broncos 17The Rams are going to want to make a statement against the Broncos on Sunday. Wade Phillips will have his defense fired up, and things could get ugly quick. As I mentioned on The MHR Radio Podcast, after three quarters the Rams will probably be up by enough to call off the dogs. The game will be over at 32-0 heading into the fourth, but Keenum will snag a few garbage time points in the fourth against the backups. 32-17 Rams. - Adam MalnatiRams 38, Broncos 21I think Lindsay and Royce go HAM against a weak Rams run D but the Broncos turn into the same pass happy outfit they’ve been so far as Jared Goff torches the secondary. Denver scores 21 but gives up more than 5 touchdowns. - Joe RowlesRams 51, Broncos 23I think its 51-23, Rams.That was the score of the Eagles game last year and this season is shaping up to look pretty close to last year’s season.I think Denver comes out with some energy, but succumbs to turnovers and their losing ways in the second half. - Jeff EssaryRams 34 https://www.broncosfanstore.com/Justin-Simmons-Jersey , Broncos 9Most seem to agree the weather is the only chance the Broncos have on Sunday. The Rams want to prove they have what it takes to win on the road in the cold and snow. Todd Gurley is going to absolutely shred the Broncos defense — think Bo Jackson on Tecmo Bowl — and the Rams D will own the line of scrimmage, thus taking away the only thing Denver does well on offense. At least Bill Musgrave won’t be surprised by the calls this week. Of course, Wade Phillips and the Rams will benefit from the Broncos not playing one of their better run-blocking offensive lineman. - Ian St. ClairGive us your score predictions in the comments section below. If you dare... Despite the Broncos record, and the optics at a glance, the Denver offense has shown improvement this year. There is an explosive component to this offense that hasn’t been there in years past.Denver has also finally found a consistent running game. After three years of hearing “we want to establish the run” or “we want to lean on the running game” from the various coaching staffs, the fans are actually seeing the product on the field.The Broncos rank 3rd in the league in total rushing yards, and 1st in the league in yards per attempt.However, it’s the passing game that while it produces some explosive plays, just cannot get things done when it counts.“3rd down and red zone”I probably bring up this quote at least once a month during the NFL season, because I love it so much. David Shaw, head coach at Stanford is one of my favorite coaches and he described quarterback play in the NFL as 3rd down and red zone. That’s what sets the greats apart from the “stat stuffers” or “fantasy quarterbacks”. Sure it’s fun to rack up yards between the 20s on 1st and 2nd down, but where quarterbacks make their money is in those critical spots for their team.3rd DownSo how has Denver’s passing offense fared on 3rd downs? First of all, it’s critical to understand the importance of a passing offense in this spot and why the quarterback must be effective on 3rd downs. If you have a strong running game like Denver has, is there as big a need for the quarterback and passing offense to shoulder the load on 3rd down?In short, yes. In today’s NFL, 3rd down is essentially the quarterback’s down. Out of the 3,129 3rd down plays across the league so far this year, only 21% have been runs. That is because the league average for yards to gain on 3rd down is 7.1 yards (Denver is right at league average). Of the times teams have run the ball on 3rd downs Domata Peko Color Rush Jersey , 50% of those runs have come when the offense had less than six yards to gain. So when offenses have less than six yards to gain, it’s about a 50/50 split whether they run or pass on 3rd downs. Thus, offenses are passing the ball 80% of the time on 3rd downs. So, if you want to convert and be efficient on offense, you’re quarterback has to at least show up on 3rd down.Unfortunately, this is precisely where Denver has failed in the passing game.Case Keenum currently ranks 31st in the league at converting on 3rd downs at a paltry 22.5%. Additionally, Denver ranks 7th in the league on sacks given up on 3rd down with 12. In a future post, I’ll be breaking down each of those sacks to look at who’s to blame - the offensive line, or the quarterback, so more to come on this.At first glance, when looking at raw stats like completion % or QB rating, Keenum’s performance doesn’t necessarily dip that much when it gets to 3rd down. Which is why it is important to look at more telling metrics like success rate and yards per attempt that take into account the context of the situation. For instance, when passing on 3rd down, Denver has averaged around 8 yards to gain for a first down. Compare that to Case Keenum’s average yards per attempt on 3rd downs, at 5.6, and it becomes clearer that while he may be completing passes, they are falling short of the needed yardage. In fact, Keenum’s Y/A on 3rd down drops nearly three yards per attempt from his first down Y/A. This leads to Denver being one of the worst teams in the league at not only converting on 3rd down Demarcus Walker Jersey , but on gap between yards needed versus yards actually gained.I broke this down in a handy chart.3rd Down DifferentialTmGamesPlaysYardsToGoYds GainedDifferentialRank1st%TmGamesPlaysYardsToGoYds GainedDifferentialRank1st%(here is a more mobile friendly chart)As you can see, Denver is 28th in the league at closing the gap between the needed yards on 3rd down, and actual yards gained. On average, Denver’s passing game is four yards short of their needed yardage on 3rd downs, with the league average being around two yards.This is why regardless of how effective your running game is, the quarterback and passing game is critical to the success of the offense as a whole - and Denver hasn’t just been not good in this area, they have been downright bad.Red ZoneThe second critical area for an offense is finishing when in scoring range. This is where things begin to really look ugly for Case Keenum.Keenum’s QB rating drops nearly 40 points when inside the red zone, and his completion percentage drops over 20%.This is even more of a startling drop off considering Case Keenum was a top five quarterback in the red zone last year. I mentioned this a little bit last week while on Orange and Blue 760. Case Keenum threw 15 touchdowns last year in the red zone with zero interceptions, and six of those went to Kyle Rudolph. Another deep dive I will be doing in the future is a look at Keenum this year in the red zone, so stay tuned, but not having a go-to guy down in the red zone has clearly been an issue for Keenum and Denver’s offense.When looking at the numbers like this, it is easy to see why Denver has struggled so much this year, and why fans are not happy with the quarterback play. This is just the start of a series of posts on this topic, but it begins to paint a picture of just how bad the passing offense has been in key situations. You just can’t win in the NFL with this kind of play. If the Denver Broncos want to improve their fortunes this year or next, this has to be where they start.

NFL-NFLPA joint investigation

laiyongcai92 — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 09:08:16 +0000

Handling of Patriots safety Patrick Chung’s concussion didn’t violate protocol The New England Patriots did not only get defeated during their week two contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars Julian Edelman Jersey , they also lost two of their defensive starters along the way: defensive edge Trey Flowers and strong safety Patrick Chung both left the game because of concussions. While the protocol was correctly applied in Flowers’ case there were some concerns when it comes to how Chung was treated.After a play in the second quarter, the veteran was slow to get up and immediately removed from the game. After only one play on the sidelines, however, he returned to the action – only to be shut down for good during halftime. This procedure raised questions at the time and ultimately led to an investigation by the NFL and the NFL Players Association. Today, the results were announced: no wrongdoing was found.According to a joint statement, the league and the players union conducted interviews with “relevant Patriots personnel, the game official involved Authentic Marcus Cannon Jersey , the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant (UNC) and the booth ATC spotter.” The interviews established that none of the persons in question felt the need to initiate the concussion protocol right after Chung left the game for the first time.However, the Patriots’ coaching staff apparently “observed behavior that warranted a sideline review” after the first-time team captain had entered the contest again. This then led to him being placed in the concussion protocol, being removed from the contest a second time, and after a reevaluation being declared out. According to the press release by the NFL and NFLPA, the 31-year old showed delayed concussion symptoms.Chung, who also missed last week’s game against the Detroit Lions because of the concussion, returned to practice this week but is still a limited participant.The Patriots’ physicality caught Dolphins head coach Adam Gase by surprise It did not take Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase long to address one of the major issues for his team during its 38-7 defeat at the hands of the New England Patriots. “They out-physicaled us Youth Dont'a Hightower Jersey ,” Gase said as part of the first answer during his postgame press conference. The Patriots did indeed impose their physical will on their hapless opponent and for 60 minutes dominated the game in almost every fashion.The clearest manifestation of this came in the running game. After New England averaged only 97.7 yards on the ground through its first three games, it amassed 175 against Miami. Led by the two-headed attack of Sony Michel and James White, the team was therefore able to control the clock and get into an early offensive rhythm. The two backs would not have been able to be this productive without the big guys up front, though.Against a talented Dolphins defense, the Patriots’ blockers had a very good outing. Not only did they keep quarterback Tom Brady relatively clean – he was not sacked once all game –, they also paved the way for first-round rookie Michel’s first 100-yard game and the best regular season rushing performance of White’s career (only once, during last year’s Super Bowl http://www.patriotsauthorizedshop.com/authentic-joe-thuney-jersey , did he rush for more yards than yesterday’s 44 yards).Likewise, the team’s defense also was able to shut down Miami’s rushing attack for most of the day. After giving up an abysmal 143.3 yards per game from week one through three, the Patriots limited the Dolphins to a mere 56 yards on the ground. Part of this had to do with the team being able to get off blocks more effectively and simply out-muscling the Dolphins up front – something that came surprising for Adam Gase.“We really didn’t anticipate getting out-physicaled like the way we did,” Miami’s head coach told reporters after the game. Gase also mentioned that this was not just a problem for his team in the running game: “We had been good all year; the first three games, as far up front and our run game. [...] This game, we just couldn’t get anything going. We were getting pushed back, a lot of pressure on Ryan [Tannehill] even though they weren’t pressuring with blitzes.”“So when you are getting pressured on three James White Jersey , four-man rushes that’s going to be an issue,” continued Gase focusing on his team’s offensive attack. “And that’s really what happened: we could not get anything going on offense and then it just kind of trickles down to the defense because now they’re on the field and we had a couple of chances to get off and we had some penalties and it just affects everybody.”For the Patriots, this was a big step forward: New England looked emotionally drained during its back-to-back losses against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Detroit Lions the last two weeks. With its collective back against the proverbial wall, however, the team rose up to the challenge and looked noticeably more present and emotional on the field – and was thus able to physically challenge the previously unbeaten Dolphins.“I didn’t see this coming,” said Gase of the Patriots’ new-found physicality paving the way for a blowout win. “I didn’t think that we would get out-physicaled. That surprised me.”

Rob Gronkowski would rather retire than play

laiyongcai92 — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:51:02 +0000

for a team other than the Patriots Rumors about a trade involving tight end Rob Gronkowski swirled around the New England Patriots this offseason Cordarrelle Patterson Jersey , but ultimately resulted in a nice incentive-drive pay increase for the All Pro. What stopped these trade rumors? Gronkowski himself, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.And so there you have it. The Gronkowski trade rumors ended and the Patriots rewarded their tight end for his decision and desire to remain with the team. No team would be interested in trading for someone threatening retirement, so it’s unlikely that Gronkowski will be on the trade block again.Gronkowski has two more years on his contract and the Patriots will likely reassess his future after this season. I would expect the Patriots to try and reach an extension with Gronkowski after this season to bring down the tight end’s $9 million base salary in 2019 and establish what should be a record-setting contract for his position. While the New England Patriots already ruled out their starting right tackle Marcus Cannon yesterday due to a concussion Authentic Jeremy Hill Jersey , a second high-profile player will likely join him on the inactives list against the Chicago Bears tomorrow: tight end Rob Gronkowski. On yesterday’s final injury report of the week, the 29-year old was listed as questionable to play due to an ankle injury and also a new back issue.As a result of his ailments, Gronkowski did not make the trip to Chicago with his teammates according to the Boston Globe’s Jim McBride:While Gronkowski has not yet officially been ruled out to play against the Bears Youth Danny Shelton Jersey , the “signs are not good” per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The NFL’s best tight end should therefore not be expected to be active tomorrow against one of the league’s better defensive units. In his absent, Dwayne Allen and Jacob Hollister will serve as the Patriots’ tight end tandem. However, Hollister was also listed as questionable yesterday after hurting his hamstring.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (0-1) at BUFFALO (0-1)

laiyongcai92 — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:35:21 +0000

Sunday Cheap Denzel Perryman Jersey , 1 p.m. ET, CBSOPENING LINE — Chargers by 7 1/2RECORD VS. SPREAD — Los Angeles 0-1, Buffalo 0-1SERIES RECORD — Chargers lead 24-12-2LAST MEETING — Chargers beat Bills 54-24, Nov. 19, 2017LAST WEEK — Chargers lost to Chiefs 38-28; Bills lost to Ravens 47-3AP PRO32 RANKING — Chargers No. 19, Bills No. 32CHARGERS OFFENSE — OVERALL (1), RUSH (11), PASS (2).CHARGERS DEFENSE — OVERALL (20), RUSH (13), PASS (22).BILLS OFFENSE — OVERALL (32) Tyrell Williams Jersey , RUSH (25), PASS (32).BILLS DEFENSE — OVERALL (22), RUSH (19), PASS (21).STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — Chargers coach Anthony Lynn served as Bills interim coach for 2016 season finale after Rex Ryan was fired. Lynn was candidate for Bills job before Sean McDermott got it. ... Chargers have won three straight and 17 of past 22 meetings. ... Chargers have outscored Bills by combined 113-44 in past three meetings, and not trailed since 23-14 loss on Oct. 19, 2008. ... QB Philip Rivers is 4-1 against Bills with 1,115 yards passing, 10 touchdowns and one interception. With 424 yards passing against Chiefs, Rivers topped 400 yards for 10th time — tied for fourth on NFL career list. ... RB Melvin Gordon had career-best 102 yards receiving against Chiefs. ... CB Casey Hayward intercepted two of Bills QB Nathan Peterman's five first-half interceptions in last meeting. ... Bills first-round pick QB Josh Allen to make first career start after Peterman went 5 of 18 for 24 yards and two interceptions in two-plus quarters against Ravens. ... Bills traded up five spots to select Allen out of Wyoming — highest in draft order Buffalo has chosen QB. Allen finished 6 of 15 for 74 yards and 26 yards rushing last week. ... Bills only NFL team to not score TD in Week 1. ... RB LeSean McCoy had 22 yards rushing on seven carries http://www.chargerscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-isaac-rochell-jersey , and one catch for minus-1 yard. ... Loss to Ravens was Bills' second-most lopsided margin of defeat, behind 56-10 loss to New England on Nov. 18, 2007. ... Buffalo managed 153 yards offense against Ravens, fewest since 145 in 40-7 loss at Chicago on Oct. 8, 2006. ... Defense allowed Ravens to score six touchdowns on six trips inside 20. ... First-round pick LB Tremaine Edmunds became Bills' first rookie to have sack in season opener since 2002. ... Fantasy Tip: Pick your poison with Rivers and Gordon both having chances of putting up big numbers. Chargers' defense worth consideration against Bills popgun attack and patchwork offensive line.BFTB Roundtable: Which player are you most excited to watch on defense against the Saints? The defense going up against the high-powered Saints offense should be the more interesting match-up between these two teams. The Chargers are missing two starters in DE Joey Bosa and CB Trevor Williams so it will be interesting to see how they are able to hold up in the meantime.The run defense will have it’s toughest task yet in stopping second-year RB Alvin Kamara and veteran Mark Ingram.Out for another preseason game is 2018 third-round pick DT Justin Jones who was selected specifically to help on the inside with the experienced Brandon Mebane turning 33 this past year. Jones could possibly be an X factor in this defense’s run-stopping ability but it looks like we will have to wait until the regular season to see that possibly come to fruition.In the meantime, here are the guys that the staff will be keeping a close eye on come game time.Jamie Hoyle:I’ll be watching Kyzir White to see when and where Gus uses him with the first team defense. Will he just play between King and Phillips at dime linebacker, or will he continue to steal base defense snaps from Jatavis Brown, as he has done all week in practice?Louis Gorini: I will be fixated on Derwin James. I’m excited to see him with the starters and a pro longed view of him against another team’s first teamers.Cody Young: I’ll be watching Addae and Jenkins closely. Their snaps so far this preseason have been less than stellar, to put it mildly. Hopefully they’re just working through some offseason rust, and getting a longer look at them this week should give everyone a better idea of what we can expect when the season kicks off two weeks from now.Daniel Stebbins:Isaac Rochell was getting a good amount of reps with the first team defense this week due to Bosa continuing to be out of commission. The progression in his game from last season has been tremendous http://www.chargerscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-austin-ekeler-jersey , so I’m excited to see how he looks in this game. He did a great job with those practice reps, let’s see if it translates to similar success on Saturday.Matthew Stanley: I basically want to see the whole 1st team D get an extended look, but if I have to pick just 1 it will be to see how Derwin James does with a few series with the 1s. He has looked good in practice from everything we’ve heard, and he has moved well in the games, but I think we are all anxious to see him make a splash play.Michael Peterson: Instead of picking a specific player, I will go with the entire linebacking group that rotates with the rest of the starters. There are so many potential “starters” when you account for base, nickel, and dime packages that I’m interested to see if they continue to run nickel/dime for the speed or if someone like Kyzir White or Uchenna Nwosu will allow them the versatility to increase speed within their base look.

Chargers’ 2018 Schedule Prediction: Part 2 Current record after four games

laiyongcai92 — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:16:57 +0000

3-110/7 Week 5 Vs. Oakland RaidersThe AFC West has found a lot of success over the last five years and the Chargers are finally trending in the right direction with the rest of the division heading south at the same time.Ever since Gruden arrived in Oakland Youth Mike Pouncey Jersey , he has seemingly handed out contracts to a ton of players currently over the age of 30. In comparision, the Chiefs, Broncos, and Chargers currently roster six, six, and five players over 30, respectively. The Raiders, however, have 14. Not the best look for a team trying to bounce back from a lack luster season.Derek Carr and the offense return running back Marshawn Lynch, wide receiver Amari Cooper, and what should be an improved offensive line after selecting uber-athletic offensive tackle Kolton Miller out of UCLA. The offense will also look to get a boost in reliability from longtime-Packer wideout Jordy Nelson while hoping the addition of former-Steeler Martavis Bryant will up their potential for explosive-plays in 2018.On the defensive side of the ball, the Raiders selected a duo of elite athletes at the defensive tackle position in P.J. Hall and Maurice Hurst. Both are relegated to backup duty to start camp but I wouldn’t be surprised to see one of the two crack the lineup. Hurst was arguably the most disruptive interior defensive linemen in the draft while Hall ran a sub-4.8 forty at almost 310 pounds.After sweeping the Raiders in 2017, I don’t see any reason why anything would change this season. The likes of Cooper, Nelson, and Bryant make up an intimidating wide receiver core but the Bolts’ secondary will be even better. Lynch and the offensive line could still offer problems if the run defense refuses to take a step forward but, in the end, I don’t think the Raiders defense has the play-makers to match up with the Bolts’ firepower. I expect a few scares and some frustration, but the Chargers will come out on top in this one.2018 Record: 4-110/14 Week 6 @ Cleveland BrownsIn 2016, the Chargers gave the Browns their only victory over the last two seasons. Last year, they were close to giving them their second. In 2018, with the roster revamped and packed with top-tier potential/talent, this game is really up for grabs. The only thing working against the Browns is the fact they’re still the Browns.Whether it is Tyrod Taylor of Baker Mayfield behind center, the Bolts will have to deal with an offense packing some exceptional firepower. Josh Gordon, Jarvis Landry, and Corey Coleman make up the starting wide receiver group. Running backs Carlos Hyde and second-round pick Nick Chubb will bring the thunder on the ground while Duke Johnson can make plays at any position on the field.The defense is highlighted by an athletic front-seven that includes 2017 top overall draft pick Myles Garrett, defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, and defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah. The linebacker group packs a ton of versatility with Christian Kirksey, Jamie Collins, Joe Schobert, and Mychal Kendricks all fighting for the three starting spots.The secondary got some juice after the Browns selected cornerback Denzel Ward with the fourth-overall selection in this year’s draft. He will start opposite EJ Gaines while Jabrill Peppers and Damarious Randall will patrol the deep part of the field.This game will depend on what Chargers team shows up. The Browns will have home-field advantage and, depending how they start the season, could be riding a ton of momentum going into this game. I am severely torn on the outcome of this game, but to continue the optimistic vibes surrounding the team Youth Denzel Perryman Jersey , I believe the Bolts will pull out another narrow victory. However, this one could go either way and I want to acknowledge that this isn’t the same Browns team that we have come to expect in recent years.2018 Record: 5-110/21 Week 7 Vs. Tennessee Titans (UK)The Titans and Chargers were both hot teams this time last year as potential breakout teams that could make it far into the playoffs. The Chargers barely missed the playoffs while the Titans squeaked in and put together an amazing come-from-behind victory to upset the Chiefs in the opening round.Gone is Demarco Murray. Former-patriot Dion Lewis is now the backfield mate to Derrick Henry and the Titans run-game is still as intimidating as ever. Quarterback Marcus Mariota may have come have come on strong towards the end of the season but his 2018 campaign was a major letdown when compared to the lofty expectations he was given prior to the season. The receiver group is a healthy mixture of experience and young talent with Rishard Matthews, Corey Davis, Taywan Taylor, and Tajee Sharpe. Tight end Delanie Walker just signed an extension with the team and will likely continue to be one of the most consistent players at his position.The defense picked up some real talent in the recent draft with linebacker Rashaan Evans and EDGE rusher Harold Landry. They join an underrated defense that possesses several Pro Bowl players already in safety Kevin Byard and defensive tackle Jurell Casey, as well as recently-acquired cornerback Malcolm Butler. This unit can give any team their fair share of fits throughout a game and I believe they’ll also be the X-factor for this game.Both offenses have plenty of firepower. The Chargers will have the advantage through the air but I have to give the Titans the edge in the ground game. If the Bolts don’t reinforce the run defense, they could be in for a frustrating game.Their match-up during the 2016 season was a blast to watch as both teams lit up the scoreboard. The Chargers almost dropped the game in the final minutes but held on to a tight victory. For the 2018 edition, I predict a similar outcome. With both teams playing at a neutral site, I see Rivers and Co. continuing their hot-streak to start the season.2018 Record: 6-111/4 Week 9 @ Seattle SeahawksThe Seattle Seahawks are always a tough match-up, regardless if this isn’t the same team that found itself in two super bowls during a three-year span. As long as they have Russell Wilson, they have a shot at winning games. Wilson will likely be joined in the backfield by Rashaad Penny, the team’s recent first-round selection. Head Coach Pete Caroll has made it know he wants to get back to establishing the run and Penny is a big part of those plans. I don’t know how well that will all go as Seattle possesses one of the weakest offensive line groups in the entire NFL. If you watched any of their games from 2017, you likely saw Wilson running for his life on every play. The Hawks may have added a few pieces to correct this issue but not enough to stop the dynamic EDGE duo of the Chargers.On the other end, the Legion of Boom is gone, but linebacker Bobby Wagner still holds down the middle of the defense. One of the best at his position, he will continue to make everyone around him better. Earl Thomas is still with the team, for now. He is currently demanding an extension from the team and, if he doesn’t get it, he wants to be traded as soon as possible. If I had to place my money somewhere, he won’t be there by the time this game takes place.Wilson will make some plays, including a few of his signature “how did he do that”-type stuff, Baldwin will catch a number of passes and possibly score, but the Seahawks will simply be unable to stop the Chargers and their plethora of playmakers on either side of the ball. Lord have mercy on Wilson as he tries to run away from Melvin Ingram and Joey Bosa while simultaneously attempting to complete a pass around Hayward, Williams, and King.2018 Record: 7-1Breaking down the Chargers offensive game plan against the Bills If there is any good news following the Los Angeles Chargers sloppy and humiliating loss to the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, it’s that it’s squarely in the rear-view mirror – and thank God for that. After a full week of practice, and hopefully a whole lot of film study, they’re headed to Buffalo for a Sunday tilt with Josh Allen and the hapless Bills.As you probably know by now, the Bills lost to the Ravens by 44 points last week in a game that saw Sean McDermott’s defense allow the Ravens to convert 43% of their third downs while accumulating 24 first downs, 369 total yards, five passing plays of 20+ yards and 47points.While I believe the Bills defense represents a favorable matchup for the Los Angeles offense, that doesn’t mean the matchup doesn’t come without its challenges. With that in mind, let’s take a look at my offensive game plan for Sunday’s game against the Bills鈥?Control Kyle WilliamsIt’s pretty clear Sean McDermott is trying to build the Buffalo defense in much the same way his group was built in Carolina – up the middle. Veteran defensive tackles Kyle Williams and Star Lotulelei lead the unit http://www.authenticlosangeleschargers.com/cheap-caleb-sturgis-jersey , with rookie Harrison Phillips also playing a key role. While I think Lotulelei is nearing the end of the line as a productive interior player, Williams and Phillips were extremely disruptive against Baltimore and figure to pose stiff challenge for guards Dan Feeney and Michael Schofield.The interior of the Chargers offensive line must play better against Williams and Phillips than they did against the interior of the Kansas City defensive line. That will almost certainly mean double-teaming Williams when he’s on the field. While I’m sure they’ll try to handle Phillips one-on-one as often as possible, it wouldn’t shock me to see him get double-teamed when Williams is resting. It could be a long day if they allow this tandem to short-circuit Melvin Gordon between the tackles and prevent Philip Rivers stop climbing the pocket. Window dressingThe Buffalo defense is relatively young and extremely fast at the second and third levels. They cover a ton of ground and close quickly, but many of them are still learning to play at this level and can be manipulated with things like play-action, misdirection and motion. This is particularly true of 2018 first round pick Tremaine Edmunds, who is a freak athlete but is also short on instincts and can be baited out of position.That’s why I’d expect to see the Chargers use a lot of play-action on early downs in anticipation of the Bills selling out to stop the run. With Travis Benjamin banged up and likely to either be limited or inactive, I’d also expect to see more of Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler on the field together, with Ekeler in the slot and being put motion quite a bit in hopes of sucking Edmunds out of position. Edmunds wants to be aggressive and come down hill, so the Chargers may as well oblige him, invite him to come down hill, and throw behind him. Run off tackleWhile Kyle Williams and Harrison Phillips played well against Baltimore, I thought the Buffalo edge players struggled mightily against the run. The Ravens had success running off tackle, generating a great deal of push against a position group largely devoid of talent. And that group will be without former first round pick Shaq Lawson this week.The key here is running quick hitting, down hill running plays that take advantage of the aggressiveness of players like Trent Murphy and Jerry Hughes. This approach should wear down a thin group of edge players and neutralize the speed of Tremaine Edmunds and his fellow linebackers. But don’t get too caught up in slow-developing gadget plays like jet sweeps and toss plays, as they give those linebackers a chance to recover and chase plays down with their speed. Bunch formations, tight end screens and wheel routesBuffalo Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier played a lot of zone at the second level last week in an effort to protect his young linebackers. This allowed Edmunds and Matt Milano to read and react on balls thrown in their area, but it also created a number of blown assignments when the Ravens attacked them with bunch formations and/or had their backs and tight ends run wheel routes underneath the receivers. These plays didn’t always go for monster gains, but they did help move the chains on a regular basis.Look for the Chargers to add these wrinkles to their game plan. The Buffalo linebackers tend to give up on wheel routes when the backs and tight ends start out in the flat, and it’s too late for them to recover when the intended target turns up field. This feels like an especially good place to feature Austin Ekeler and it isn’t hard to see him turning a couple mid-range wheel routes into splash plays. Own the deep middleJoe Flacco and the Ravens really hurt the Bills secondary with a number of intermediate and deep in-breaking and post routes last week. The Buffalo corners couldn’t run with Willie Snead, John Brown and Michael Crabtree, and the safeties were often late to help. Flacco completed five passes for 20+ yards and may have left at least another six or seven on the field.Look for the Chargers to lull the Bills to sleep. Ken Whisenhunt should start out with the easy throws – slants to Keenan Allen, a few dig routes to get Mike and Tyrell Williams going, and the aforementioned tight end screens and wheel routes. As the defense begins to creep up and overreact to the short throws in their area, he’ll sneak in the deep post routes. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least to see Mike Williams make a meaningful contribution in this part of the game plan this week, as his skill set seems to align perfectly with the weaknesses of a depleted secondary.Regardless of what happened against Kansas City last week, I do not anticipate the Bills posing much of a challenge for the Bolts on Sunday. I just don’t think they’re very good on either side of the ball and I expect the visitors to exploit a young and under-manned defense. As long as they control Kyle Williams and Harrison Phillips, manipulate the young linebackers with window dressing, run off tackle, employ bunch formations and attack the deep middle, they should move the ball well and put this game away early. That’s my game plan, what’s yours? Let me have it in the comments section鈥

The differences between Patrick Mahomes and Alex Smith are undeniable

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one of them an up-and-coming Youth Brandon Mebane Jersey quarterback with a big arm and little experience, the other the consummate game manager whose ability to avoid mistakes has served him well over the years.There are also some similarities, though."Very businesslike," Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said. "Alex liked to have a lot of fun in the locker room as well. That's why he's an All-Pro in terms of one of my favorite teammates I've ever had. I think Pat is very similar, where he understands football but likes to go out and have fun."Here's another similarity the Chiefs would like to see between their current quarterback and his predecessor: Smith finished his time in Kansas City having beaten the Chargers eight straight times.That's the opponent for the start of the Mahomes era on Sunday.The Chiefs traded Smith to Washington in the offseason after getting a glimpse of Mahomes in Week 17 last year, when he dazzled in his starting debut against Denver.The Chiefs' playoff positioning had been wrapped up and most of the starters got the day off, but Mahomes nevertheless put on a show against the Broncos' starting defense in a come-from-behind road win.Mahomes thinks that experience, combined with a year spent working side-by-side with Smith Womens Michael Schofield Jersey , will serve him well when he leads the Chiefs into their season opener."Having the preseason games helped," he said. "Being able to start off with those games and then having that Denver game last year and seeing where I need to be at with my emotions and at the same time play with a lot of passion is something that will help me going into this one."Did it feel any different walking into the practice facility this week as the No. 1 quarterback?"Not necessarily," Mahomes said. "I get to compete and play a sport that I love. I get to play with a lot of guys I have built great relationships with. So I am going to just go out there and have fun and hopefully win a football game."If that sounds like a starter wise beyond his years, well, that's because in many ways Mahomes has been groomed for this moment since his childhood. His father, Pat Mahomes, spent 11 years in the major leagues, and his boy spent quite a few of those years bouncing around the clubhouse.He understands the pressures and responsibilities of being a professional athlete."I haven't seen any nerves. I know he's excited to play. I think the whole team is Authentic Keenan Allen Jersey ," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said."Probably both teams are, to get out of camp and get this thing going. He is excited. I haven't seen anything that would tell you he's nervous. He's a pretty confident kid in his ability and I think he just wants to get going and play the game."Fans in Kansas City may be even more eager to see Mahomes on the field.They've waited an entire generation for the Chiefs to draft a quarterback in the first round, and see him develop into the clear starter. The last to do so was Todd Blackledge, who flamed out after he was selected in 1983 — the same draft that produced John Elway, Jim Kelly and Dan Marino.Starters since then have ranged from Steve DeBerg and Dave Krieg to Joe Montana, who was on the downward side of his illustrious career. There was Steve Bono and Elvis Grbac, and Damon Huard and Tyler Thigpen, and a four-year stretch under Matt Cassel marked by mediocrity at best.When it comes to expectations for Mahomes Womens Virgil Green Jersey , the floor is mediocrity.The ceiling? A championship.The march toward that begins when the Chiefs visit the Chargers on Sunday."Probably walking off the field hopefully with a win would be the best moment I am looking forward to," Mahomes said. "Hopefully we can go out there and compete on every aspect, every side of the ball — offense, defense, special teams — and come out with the win."Notes: Safety Eric Berry (heel) did not practice Thursday, making it even more unlikely that he plays against the Chargers. Berry is still considered day to day, but he has been out since early in training camp. "We've kept great communication with him," Reid said. "We'll just see how it goes."Los Angeles Chargers vs. New Orleans Saints Open Thread The Los Angeles Chargers tonight play host to the New Orleans Saints. We should expect extended looks from the Chargers projected starters including second-year offensive lineman Forrest Lamp who will see his first action of the preseason. Philip Rivers has looked very sharp thus far and one would hope he will continue his impressive play http://www.sandiegochargersteamonline.com/kyzir-white-jersey , but most importantly we will hope he stays completely healthy.Mike Williams has shown us all why the Chargers spent a high draft pick on him last year and it will be exciting to watch him again as he tries to carry that momentum through this week and onto the regular season. The competition at running back behind Melvin Gordon has been worth watching and should continue to be tonight.On defense, we get to see rookie Justin Jones take the field and without Darius Philon suited up he should get a lot of playing time to shake off the rust and prove that he belongs.Overall, the defense is in for a serious test against the Saints offense and they’ll be without their top corners, so it could be a struggle.

NFL.com starter projection series praises Saints weapons on offense

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linebacker depth Around the Authentic Wil Lutz Jersey NFL editor Gregg Rosenthal has taken on an ambitious quest for the league’s official site, projecting the starting lineups for all 32 teams.Rosenthal recently dropped his takes on the NFC South; I’ll break down how he feels about the top of the Saints’ roster, but follow that link for insight into the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers Womens Cameron Jordan Jersey , and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Let’s begin with the offense:QB: Drew BreesRB: Alvin KamaraWR: Michael ThomasWR: Ted Ginn Jr.WR: Cameron MeredithTE: Benjamin WatsonLT: Terron ArmsteadLG: Andrus PeatC: Max UngerRG: Larry WarfordRT: Ryan Ramczyk Rosenthal expressed confidence in the Saints’ ability to navigate the four-game suspension of Mark Ingram, particularly liking the receivers New Orleans added this offseason and Kamara’s upside in a larger role.He also believes better luck with injuries could propel the team into a special year:As for defense, Rosenthal does a good job to capture how many different looks and personnel groupings the Saints roll out by describing them with a unique 3-3-5:DE: Cameron JordanDT: Sheldon RankinsDE: Marcus DavenportOLB: Alex AnzaloneMLB: Demario DavisOLB: A.J. KleinCB: Marshon LattimoreCB: Ken CrawleyCB: Patrick RobinsonS: Marcus WilliamsS: Kurt Coleman The only surprises here should be Vonn Bell taking a backseat to Coleman at safety.Bell saw a ton of action in his second year last season, but Coleman offers more ability lining up as a true free safety and has better-looked the part of a ballhawk.While he questions the Saints’ defensive line depth Authentic Ted Ginn Jr Jersey , an area Rosenthal does key in on as a strength-of-numbers is linebacker:What do you think?Is Rosenthall totally off-base here?Or is this a starting lineup that can contend with anyone in the NFL? Another week of football, and another week of our Interview with the Enemy series. This week, our friend, Patrick Judis of Cincy Jungle Womens Ken Crawley Jersey , answers 5 quick questions about our week 10 matchup, a battle outside in Cincinnati to face Andy Dalton and the Bengals.***AJ Green is an elite WR in the NFL. How will the Bengals offense replace his production against the Saints?The Saints defensive line is making noticeable improvements as the season goes on, especially up the middle. How is the Bengals offensive line faring this season?If you were the Saints, how would you game plan to attack the Cincinnati defense?Who is one Bengals player that Saints fans might not be familiar with that you expect to make an impact in this game?What’s your prediction for the game? Final score? ***A big thanks to Patrick for taking the time to answer our questions. Make sure you check out his work and the rest of the good folks at Cincy Jungle for tons of Bengals content. You can follow Patrick on Twitter @PatrickJudis Womens Alex Anzalone Jersey , Cincy Jungle @CincyJungle, and of course you can always follow me @dunnellz.

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no quarterback in NFL history Max Unger Jersey had ever finished a game with more than 20 passes and a completion percentage higher than 95 percent. Then it happened on Sunday. And then it happened again on Monday night.Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers shattered the single-game completion percentage record on Sunday, completing 28 of 29 passes, and then Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota nearly broke that record on Monday, completing 22 of 23 passes after a late incompletion broke up a perfect game.The all-time record book for highest completion percentage in a game now looks like this:96.6% Philip Rivers, November 25, 201895.7%, Marcus Mariota, November 26, 201892.3%, Kurt Warner, September 20, 2009But it’s not just the single-game records that are falling. Completion percentages are up around the NFL. Saints quarterback Drew Brees owns the record for the highest completion percentage in a season, a record he set last year when he completed 72.0 percent of his passes. This year Brees is likely to shatter his own record: Brees has completed 76.4 percent of his passes this year.Passing offenses are playing so much better this year than they ever have before that it’s hard to make comparisons to past years. The league average completion rate this year is 65.3 percent, a number that would have led the league in 1999, when MVP Kurt Warner was the league leader with a 65.1 percent completion rate. These are not your father’s NFL passing offenses. BALTIMORE RAVENS (9-7)New faces: QB Lamar Jackson, WR Michael Crabtree Cheap Cameron Jordan Jersey , WR Willie Snead, TE Hayden Hurst, QB Robert Griffin III, WR John Brown, defensive coordinator Don Martindale.Key losses: WR Jeremy Maclin, WR Mike Wallace, RB Danny Woodhead, CB Lardarius Webb, WR Michael Campanaro, TE Benjamin Watson, RB Terrance West, QB Ryan Mallett, defensive coordinator Dean Pees.Strengths: Defense kept Ravens in playoff hunt until final game of season. Baltimore led NFL with 22 interceptions, 34 takeaways and three shutouts. Ravens allowed 18.9 points per game, sixth best in league, but that also faltered in latter stages of 39-38 loss to Pittsburgh and crushing 31-27 defeat against Cincinnati in finale. Terrell Suggs had 11 sacks last year and still looks strong at age 36. Brandon Carr led DBs with four INTs http://www.saintscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-demario-davis-jersey , and must come up big while CB Jimmy Smith opens season serving four-game suspension.Weaknesses: Offense sputtered last season, and there are no guarantees new receiving corps and rejuvenated QB Joe Flacco will make difference. Flacco averaged meager 5.72 yards per attempt, threw 13 INTs and was sacked 27 times. Return of guard Marshal Yanda, who missed 14 games with leg injury, could give Flacco protection he sorely needs. Addition of Crabtree, Snead and Brown can only help offense that ranked 29th in yards passing last year.Fantasy Players To Watch: Brown. Speedster gives Ravens deep threat missing since Torrey Smith was sprinting downfield in 2013. Brown signed one-year contract in hopes of showing rest of league he's more like player who amassed 1,003 yards with Arizona in 2015 than injury-riddled receiver who last year had 21 catches for 299 yards with Cardinals.Vegas Says: Super Bowl 50-1. Over/under wins 8.5.Expectations: Ravens haven't reached playoffs in three straight years, longest dry spell since 1990s. General manager Ozzie Newsome, who enters final year before handing reins to Eric DeCosta, has assembled team capable of threatening Pittsburgh in AFC North. For that to happen, Flacco must return to form and get some help from set of receivers that represents upgrade from 2017 group. Martindale promises to deliver aggressive defense after earning promotion from LB coach. It's worth noting, however, that Martindale hasn't been defensive coordinator since 2010 with Denver, when team gave up more yards and points than any.

Mark Ingram could see that the New Orleans Saints'

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ffense was doing fine without him while he was at home in Florida Wil Lutz Jersey , watching on television like any other fan during his four-game suspension.The veteran running back also would like to think New Orleans could be even better with him in the game plan, particularly in light of how fresh and motivated he feels after spending a month away from the club."I've had a lot of stuff pent up and built up and I'm ready to go. I'm hungry and ready to play ball and just help our team," said Ingram, whose suspension stemmed from his use of a banned substance. "They've been playing well, so I'm just trying to make us stronger and make us more explosive."Ingram joins a unit that has averaged 418.3 yards and 34.3 points per game. Alvin Kamara, the 2017 offensive rookie of the year, has gotten more work in Ingram's absence and has responded by devastating defenses with his dynamism on a variety of runs and receptions.Kamara leads the NFL with 611 yards from scrimmage (275 rushing, 336 passing) and is tied with several players for the NFL lead in TDs with six."He's been a monster, man, just being able to carry the load and what he's doing is special," Ingram said.Now the Saints will see if Ingram and Kamara — a tandem called "Boom and Zoom" by many fans — can again co-exist in the same backfield as well as they did last season."I'm not worried about it," Ingram said. "I'm going to just do me. I'm not Alvin. Alvin's not me so I'm just going to do what I do, do what I've been doing to get to this point in my career."Saints coach Sean Payton said he will have to "figure out the balance" of snaps between the two Pro Bowl running backs starting with Monday night's game against the Washington Redskins."Of course, you have a little bit more versatility with someone with Mark's experience and I know it will be good for us offensively to have him back," Payton said.Although the Saints have been among the NFL's top offenses through the first four weeks, Payton said Ingram's return is "significant in a number of ways," ranging from his aptitude in pass protection to the way his presence allows the Saints to reduce the physical toll on Kamara."We talked all offseason about how this first month was going to be without Mark," Payton recalled. "The idea was for us to kind of keep those touches (for Kamara) in a similar area (to last season), the playing time in a similar area — and of course we weren't able to do that. In other words, his numbers did increase, and yet there's a wear and tear that takes place with that. When you're looking at a 16-week season, we look at it as having two outstanding running backs and I think they complement each other extremely well."Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Ingram's return "changes a lot" because of how much harder it is for defenses to anticipate where the ball will go when both Ingram and Kamara are on the field together."Those two guys being in the game together, it's a tough deal," Gruden said. "You know in-between-the-tackle runs will be more prevalent now. The power running game is back up and running. The things that they haven't it done without Ingram, they might do this week."Saints players often refer to Ingram as the consummate teammate — someone whose energy http://www.saintsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-demario-davis-jersey , unselfishness and work ethic are contagious.Ingram's affection for his teammates was apparent last Sunday night when he drove out to the airport to meet the team after New Orleans' victory over the New York Giants."I was excited that they won, so I just wanted to experience that a little bit," Ingram said.Left tackle Terron Armstead described the scene at the airport as "just joy," adding, "Mark is a guy loved by the entire locker room and organization. It's just his energy that he brings. His positivity he brings to the team.""Mark is a huge addition," Armstead added. "I feel like our offense works best when — not just the offense, our entire team works best when the run game is going. When we can impose our will on opposing defenses."Ingram spent the past month in Florida, staying in shape with former NFL receiver Anquan Bolden — a long-time workout partner."He's retired, but he goes to work out every single day," Ingram said. "It was good to have a buddy to be able to work with and not just be out there putting in the work by myself."Saints players and Payton said Ingram looks ready."I mean, he wasn't gone for a year-and-a-half, or been a castaway on an island," Payton said. "It was four weeks. He's in good shape."New Orleans Saints Triumphs: First Playoff Win The New Orleans Saints were known as one of the NFL's "hard luck" franchises for many years since their inception in 1967. The team didn't even have a winning season for the first 20 years of their existence. The Saints finally qualified for the playoffs in 1987, then again following the 1990, '91, and '92 campaigns, but failed to come away with a victory in any of those appearances. Today, Canal Street Chronicles continues our offseason series of the Saints Triumphs and Tragedies with an unforgettable moment in their 34th NFL season. FIRST PLAYOFF WIN The date was December 30, 2000, and the New Orleans Saints had qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1992 season. The Saints were the most unlikely playoff participant of the 2000 season. They entered the postseason as champions of the NFC West with a 10-6 record, but were coming off of a 3-13 disaster the year before. They were led by a first time head coach in Jim Haslett, and a first time starter at quarterback in Aaron Brooks, who had replaced injured starter Jeff Blake down the stretch of the year. New Orleans was led by a powerful and opportunistic defense, as linemen La'Roi Glover (a league leading 17 sacks), Joe Johnson (12 sacks) Marcus Williams Jersey , Darren Howard (11), and Willie Whitehead (5.5) combined on 45.5 of the team's 66 sacks, and linebackers Keith Mitchell and Mark Fields earned Pro Bowl berths alongside Glover and Johnson. Offensively, the Saints boasted the best pair of offensive tackles in the league with Pro Bowler Kyle Turley and future Hall of Famer Willie Roaf. They paved the way for 2nd year running back Ricky Williams, who rushed for 1,000 yards and 8 touchdowns in just ten games, before going down for the season in week 11 with an ankle injury. Wide receiver Joe Horn had 94 receptions for 1,340 yards and 8 scores in his first year with New Orleans, earning his first Pro Bowl bid. Opposing the Saints was a longtime rival, the defending Super Bowl champions, and the "Greatest Show on Turf", the St. Louis Rams. The Rams were also led by a first time head coach in Mike Martz, and had some of the most dangerous offensive players in the game with future Hall of Famers quarterback Kurt Warner and running back Marshall Faulk, along with All-Pro receivers Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt. St. Louis had stumbled through the middle of the year with injuries, but the team was again healthy as it entered the playoffs, and they carried with them the NFL's top ranked offense in yardage, points scored, passing yardage, touchdown passes, and rushing touchdowns. The Rams had defeated the Saints 26-21 less than a week before in the Dome to finish at 10-6 as well, losing the division title to New Orleans in a tiebreaker because of the Saints 7-1 divisional record. The defending champions wasted no time getting on the board with a 68-yd. drive to open the game, culminated with a 17-yd. touchdown strike from Warner to Bruce. The Saints answered later with a touchdown drive of their own to tie the game, ending with a Brooks touchdown pass to wideout Robert Wilson. Faulk, who had run through the Saints defense for 220 yards less than a week before, was held in check this time around Authentic Alvin Kamara Jersey , running for just 24 yards, although he did catch 7 passes for 99 yards. The Saints defense forced 3 interceptions and a fumble from Warner, while sacking him 3 times on the day. The game was a defensive struggle through the rest of the first half, although a Doug Brien field goal later in the second quarter gave New Orleans a 10-7 lead heading into the break. Aaron Brooks lost his favorite receiver, Horn, early in the game with a knee injury, but threw for 266 yards and 4 touchdowns on the day. Saints wide receiver Willie Jackson stepped up to star in Horn's absence, catching 6 passes for 142 yards and 3 touchdowns, the first coming midway through the 3rd quarter to widen the Saints lead to ten points. Jackson then had touchdown receptions on back to back possessions early in the 4th quarter, giving the Saints a 31-7 lead with less than twelve minutes remaining and sending the Superdome crowd into a frenzy in anticipation of the franchise's first playoff win. The defending champs weren't going down without a fight however, and any Saints fan will tell you that this franchise has never made things easy on their loyal followers. The Rams roared back, first scoring on a Warner touchdown pass to Ricky Proehl to narrow the score to 31-13 after a failed 2-pt. conversion. Saints fans thought they could breathe easier, after safety Sammy Knight's second interception of the game thwarted another Ram drive deep in New Orleans territory with just 6:34 left on the clock. Another three and out by the Saints offense was then followed by a lightning fast St. Louis touchdown drive of under a minute in duration. The Rams successfully recovered an onside kick afterward, and drove quickly for another touchdown and successful 2-pt. conversion, closing the score to 31-28 with 2:43 left and bringing every Saints fan to the edge of their seat in fear of a historic collapse. New Orleans this time recovered the ensuing onside kick, giving them possession at the St. Louis 37-yd. line, but could still not convert a 1st down, forcing them to punt from the Rams 41 with 1:51 still remaining on the clock. Saints punter Toby Gowin kicked the ball deep into St. Louis territory, where explosive Rams returner Az-Zahir Hakim awaited. Hakim moved to field the ball at his own 8-yd. line, but muffed the punt, where it bounced into the waiting arms of Saints fullback Brian Milne at the St. Louis 11-yd. line. One unforgettable call by Saints play-by-play announcer Jim Henderson and three qb kneel downs to end the game later the New Orleans Saints had their first playoff victory in team history. The Saints would lose to the Vikings in Minnesota 34-16 in the following week's divisional playoff to end their memorable 2000 season. It would be six years, a coaching change, and a devastating natural disaster before the team would return to the postseason. Sean Payton and Drew Brees would eventually bring unparalleled success to the New Orleans franchise, but the unlikely run of the 2000 Saints would provide joy previously unknown to a long-suffering fan base.

From MUD to MMOG: The making of RuneScape

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When he was obviously a boy, we were young in Nottingham, England, Andrew Gower couldn't afford to buy each of the video games he planned to play. Rather than mope, he rallied. A wunderkind programmer, Gower created his or her own versions of the extremely popular games, pieced together from OSRS Gold clues printed in text and image inside the pages of computer game magazines. Gower's undertake Lemmings—the 1991 Amiga game which was developed by DMA Design six years prior to a studio made Grand Theft Auto—was his masterwork. "I was happy with that game," he tells. "It was the initial [computer game] I’d made that didn't seem like it had been assembled by a kid."

Gower would mature to become, regarding his brothers Paul and Ian, the co-founders of Jagex Games Studio and creators of that flagship title RuneScape. It's on the list of longest-running massively-multiplayer games (MMOG), by which players quest together over the Internet in a very fantasy world that, like Facebook, carries on rumble and function even though an individual logs off.

Launched in 2001, the initial version from the game looked rather such as a fantasy-themed version of The Sims. Characters were viewed from the RuneScape Gold divine camera, looking documented on the action from an isometric perspective. RuneScape takes place within the world of Gielinor, where gods roam among men. The game eschews a linear storyline, allowing players setting their own goals and objectives. Now to use third iteration (the essential game was superseded using a new version both in 2004 and 2013, as both versions upgraded its graphics and overhauled the main code base), RuneScape has reached an enviable milestone within the fickle realm of MMOs: 10 years old.

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Grading each position group for the Arizona Cardinals 53-man roster Quarterbacks: Sam Bradford http://www.cardinalsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-phil-dawson-jersey , Josh Rosen, Mike GlennonGrade: BThe Cardinals are in a different spot than 2017 in which they had an aging veteran quarterback who had injury concerns in Palmer, an inconsistent veteran backup in Stanton and a veteran journeyman who had been a former top 10 pick in Gabbert.They come into this year with a similar setup: a veteran QB with injury concerns in Bradford and an inconsistent backup in Mike Glennon, but the difference here is that their top 10 pick is Josh Rosen, a much anticipated rookie option.Whereas Gabbert got benched for Stanton and couldn’t beat him out, Rosen has already passed up Mike Glennon and stands to potentially see time playing this season.They have a stable QB room but they currently don’t have a proven franchise quarterback on the roster who’s done it in the regular season and Bradford’s health issues and the fact he’s never had double-digit wins in a season holds them back.But, I’ll go with the optimism here for the grade as Arizona’s done a good job in not being in a position where Rosen would be forced into action too soon.If he can showcase himself as being that elusive franchise quarterback, perhaps this grade turns into an A.Running Back: David Johnson, Chase Edmonds, T.J. LoganGrade: A-Maybe the strongest positional depth on the Arizona Cardinals, adding a promising rookie in Chase Edmonds to an already top 3 running back in David Johnson means that Arizona has an excellent chance to have one of the better rushing attacks in the NFL.Logan is a very strong 3rd option with his game-breaking speed, and the injury to D.J. Foster (a talented 3-down back who makes a fine backup and whose loss will definitely be felt) is the only reason this group doesn’t get an A+ grade from me.Fullback: Derrick ColemanGrade: B-The first ever legally deaf player to win a Super Bowl (he does wear hearing aids), Coleman is a fine blocking fullback who can catch out of the backfield and will be a solid, if not star or elite like other fullbacks, for Arizona.Wide Receiver: Larry Fitzgerald, Chad Williams, Christian Kirk, J.J. Nelson, Trent SherfieldGrade: C+After Larry Fitzgerald (the GOAT, obviously) there’s very little depth or experience outside of J.J. Nelson on the Cardinals, and he barely made the roster.Fortunately, 2nd round pick Christian Kirk is a special teams impact guy and should be seeing some playing time and 3rd round pick Chad Williams can get yardage after the catch...but until either prove themselves it’s the Fitzgerald show.Offensive Line: D.J. Humphries, John Wetzel, Korey Cunningham, Mike Iupati, Jeremy Vujnovich, Mason Cole, Daniel Munyer, Justin Pugh, Andre Smith Haason Reddick Jersey , Blaine ClausellGrade: B-This is an offensive line that could swing either way—if they can carve up opposing defensive lines for David Johnson and protecting Sam Bradford, it might end up an A grade.If they can’t protect their quarterback or are inconsistent and penalized, it might ruin the team this year.For now?I think it’s a strong team and if Mason Cole can perform well as a rookie they could go a long way.Tight End: Jermaine Gresham, Ricky Seals-Jones, Gabe HolmesGrade: C (With a healthy Gresham, B- Without him healthy, D+)It’s hard to grade this group but Seals-Jones, until he’s proven it on the field, is more of a TE2 than a leading tight end and he struggles in blocking.Holmes is a typical blocking tight end.Adding a healthy Gresham changes the mix entirely but will he be healthy enough to make an impact?For now I’m in the middle on this one.Defensive Line: Corey Peters, Robert Nkemdiche, Olsen Pierre, Rodney Gunter, Garrison SmithGrade: BAgain, a lot ends up depending on one player in this group, but even if Robert Nkemdiche doesn’t live up to the expectations, the team has enough depth with Gunter and Pierre to more than make up for it.There is no doubt that Corey Peters is getting up there in age but he’s still one of the most underrated defensive linemen in the NFL.Arizona needs to keep gap integrity but if they can, it’ll be a solid unit.Defensive End: Chandler Jones, Markus Golden, Benson Mayowa, Zach Moore, Jacquies SmithGrade: A- (with healthy Markus Golden A+, without him, B+)The presence of Chandler Jones is enough to make this grade an A.But without any proven member across from him, it’s tough to know if Arizona can generate any additional pass rush or run stopping.They have bodies at the position but not experience and if they can find that or if Golden will return to form, it’ll be great.If he fails to do that...it’ll be the Chandler Jones show again anyway.He’s a wrecking force.Linebacker: Deone Bucannon, Hassan Reddick, Josh Bynes, Zeke Turner, Dennis Gardeck, Gerald HodgesGrade: B+This grade might have been lower if it wasn’t for Zeke Turner blowing up and looking like a future stud after moving from Safety to Linebacker in the same mold as Bucannon.Arizona has good starters but they are a little bit light comparatively.It’s undeniable that they do have smarts in Bynes and athleticism in spades in Bucannon and Reddick.It’s be a fun group to watch with the new scheme that favors linebackers under Al Holcomb.Cornerback:Patrick Peterson Youth Justin Pugh Jersey , Jamar Taylor, Bene Benewikere, Deatrick Nichols, Brandon Williams, Grade: A-Maybe the strongest secondary that we have seen in years for Arizona, with Budda Baker as an honorary member as the nickel cornerback on third down for the team as well.Nichols wowed in the pass and run game to beat out Christian Campbell and while the team might not have a true lockdown at the #2 spot, they have unbelievable depth.Add in Patrick Peterson getting his hands on more balls and this group might be something special.Safety: Budda Baker, Antoine Bethea, Tre Boston, Rudy FordGrade: A+Easily the strongest position group on the Cardinals.Two savvy vets and a mini Honey Badger along with a freak athlete and special teamer in Rudy Ford.There’s a lot to like here for the Cardinals and while if there’s a serious injury the depth will be questioned, they have a stellar final line of defense with three players who could have been Pro Bowl-caliber talents last year (or actually were).You can follow @blakemurphy7 on Twitter. 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