Philadelphia 26 – Minnesota 14
It was a close game in the first half, with the Eagles ahead 16-14 but then they came out and shutdown the home side completely whilst adding another 10 points to clinch their place in the second weekend’s matches. The Vikings never recovered from Asante Samuel’s interception-return TD.
Scoring…
1st Quarter
FG David Akers, 43 [...]
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Eagles sink Vikings
Ravens defeat Dolphins
Baltimore 27 – Miami 9
The Ravens showed no mercy against the Dolphins holding their opponents to just three field goals in a commanding performance that takes them through to the second weekend.
With five turnovers given away, the Dolphins were not in the match as the Ravens showed their authority and have now won 10 of [...]
NFL Overtime system
The Chargers win over the Colts again created discussion about the overtime system used by the NFL.
Personally, I dont like the idea of tossing a coin to commence overtime when there is statistical proof (Google it if you are interested) that the team winning the toss is more likely to win the game.
Its a professional [...]
Cardinals upset Falcons
Atlanta led at the break, 17-14, but then collapsed under the pressure as mistakes by the visitors let the home side walk away with the game to win comfortably, 30-24
Scoring…
1st Quarter
TD Larry Fitzgerald, 42 yd pass from Kurt Warner (Neil Rackers PAT), 10:37. Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards in 2:03
2nd Quarter
FG Jason Elam, 30 yd [...]
NFL playoffs Week 1 predictions
Here we go , the first weekend of the playoffs….
Atlanta @ Arizona : Atlanta are narrow favourites, ET is going with Atlanta.
Indianapolis @ San Diego : Indianapolis are tight favourites. This is a tough one – stick the house on the Colts!
Baltimore @ Miami : another tough one. Stick your other house on the Ravens!!
Philadelphia [...]