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Carolina at Tampa Bay Tome of Possession: Carolina 34:23, Tampa Bay 25:37 The Carolina Panthers defense did an about face in week three, holding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to just 64 yards on the ground (2.6 average) after allowing 392 yards combined over the first two weeks of the season. Tampa, last years 6th ranked run defense, has now allowed over 100 yards rushing in each of the first three games (they held the Panthers to <100 in both games a year ago). Carolina has played very well against Chris Simms, allowing just 278 passing yards over the last two games. The Bucs have had a very tough time controlling the clock this year with 75:39 Time of Possession in three games. Tampa Bay is now 0-3 for the 10th time in franchise history. They have crawled out of this hole once before, making the playoffs with a 5-4 record in the strike shortened 1982 season, but overall, since the playoff format was changed in 1990, only three teams have started 0-3 and continued on to make the postseason. In the first two weeks, LB Adam Seward (0 tackles, QH) replaced Dan Morgan (concussion- inactive) for the Panthers at MLB. This week, Chris Draft started in the middle while Seward started on the weakside.
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Chicago at Minnesota Tome of Possession: Minnesota 31:39, Chicago 28:21 The Chicago Bears knew that they couldn't maintain the pace that they had set through two weeks, allowing just 7 points and 512 total yards (363 passing, 149 rushing), but when all was said and done on Sunday their performance wasn't half bad: 16 points allowed, 286 total yards (189 passing, 97 rushing). The main thing is that they're heading home with the victory, 3-0 for the first time since 1991. The home team had won eight straight in the NFC North battle with Chicago last wining in the Metrodome in 2001. What a difference a year makes. In their two meetings a year ago, Minnesota held the Bears to under 100 passing yards in each. On Sunday, Rex Grossman threw for over 250 yards for the third straight game. Danieal Manning (4 solo tackles), a rookie 2nd round pick, has taken over the starting free-safety job in Chicago from Chris Harris (inactive). With MIN DE Erasmus James done for the year (knee-IR), Darrion Scott (1 solo tackle, sack, QH) has entered the starting lineup at left defensive end, moving Kenechi Udeze (2 tackles, 1 solo) to right end. Rookie Cedric Griffin (2 solo tackles) started at cornerback for Minnesota in place of Fred Smoot (5 solo tackles). Smoot wasn't on the injury report. The Good
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Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Tome of Possession: Pittsburgh 33:51, Cincinnati 26:09 The Cincinnati Bengals, winners in 9 of their last 11 road games, have started 3-0 in consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history. They have won 3 of their last 4 in Pittsburgh, a team who's become their most hated rival, against Bill Cowher, whose 20-9 record v. the Bengals represents his most wins versus any team. PIT QB Ben Roethlisberger is now 8-2 versus AFC North opponents with both losses coming against Cincinnati. Even through their struggles, the Steelers have allowed just 235 rushing yards in three games (3.2 average). CIN SLB Rashad Jeanty (7 tackles, 2 solo), an undrafted rookie, has taken over the starting job for David Pollack. Pollack injured his neck in week two and is done for the year. CIN SS Kevin Kaesviharn started in place of Dexter Jackson (ankle- inactive). PIT SS Troy Polamalu was questionable coming in with a shoulder injury, but he started. The Good
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Green Bay at Detroit Tome of Possession: Green Bay 30:40, Detroit 29:20 Over his career Brett Favre has thrown for 7600 yards v. DET and compiled a 22-9 record against the Lions. His 402 career TD passes put him at #2 all-time to Dan Marino (420). Green Bay, winners in 10 of their last 12 versus Detroit, have now given up 84 points in three games (most since 2002, 100). What happened to the Detroit Lions defense that we saw hold Seattle to three field goals in week one? The Bears and Packers have posted 65 on Detroit over the last two weeks, sending them to 0-3 for the first time since '02. The Lions were without two starters in the secondary on Sunday. SS Kenoy Kennedy (foot) was inactive, replaced by rookie Daniel Bullocks (6 tackles, 4 solo, PD), and CB Fernando Bryant (personal issues- inactive) was replaced by Jamar Fletcher (5 solo tackles, 2 PD, FR). LB Alex Lewis (knee) was also inactive. The Lions opened the game in a strong nickel with S Jon McGraw starting in place of a middle linebacker. Paris Lenon (4 solo tackles, FR) began the game at SLB. The Good
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Jacksonville at Indianapolis Tome of Possession: Jacksonville 39:24, Indianapolis 20:36 When a team holds onto the ball the way Jacksonville did on Sunday, it's rare that you see them come out with a loss. Not only did they almost double the Colts in TOP, they outrushed Indy 191-63. Dominating the first half while holding onto the ball for over 24 minutes, the Jags could only manage a 7-7 tie going into halftime. By then you knew that the 3-time defending division champs would adjust and be tough to beat. Indianapolis has now won 11 straight against AFC South rivals and four of the last five against Jacksonville. Each of the past six JAC-IND games have been decided by seven or fewer points. On the bright side, the Jaguars defense is for real. If their shut out of the defending Super Bowl Champs on Monday night wasn't enough (4th shut out in franchise history), holding the Peyton Manning-led Colts to just 272 total yards (63 rushing) proves that they are here to stay. There were a lot of players listed on the injury report as questionable between these two teams, but the only regular starter who missed the game was IND FS Bob Sanders (shoulder- inactive). Antoine Bethea, who started weeks one and two in place of SS Mike Doss, started for Sanders. JAC DE Rob Meier once again started for the Jaguars in Reggie Hayward's spot. The Good
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New York Jets at Buffalo Tome of Possession: Buffalo 33:13, New York Jets 26:47 Total yards: Buffalo 475, New York Jets 256, including career high rushing/passing totals from Willis McGahee and J.P. Losman How did Buffalo lose this game again? While being outgained, the Jets came through at opportune times (Victor Hobson 32 yard fumble return) and held tough when it mattered most (Buffalo 1/4 redzone efficiency). The Jets have failed to reach 300 yards of total offense in three straight games versus the Bills, but they're 2-1. BUF SLB Takeo Spikes was once again inactive (hamstring), replaced in the starting lineup by rookie Keith Ellison (8 tackles, 1 solo). There was a possibility that BUF SS Matt Bowen would return for the game, but he was inactive (leg). Donte Whitner continued to start. NYJ CB David Barrett (7 tackles, 2 solo, INT, DP) was questionable with a hip injury, but he started ahead of Justin Miller (3 solo tackles). The Good
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Tennessee at Miami Tome of Possession: Miami 35:29, Tennessee 24:31 Miami, supposedly a team on the rise, was expected to use this game as a confidence booster. Unfortunately for them, the Texans didn't play along. Both teams were looking for their first victory of the season, but the Titans had looked especially bad in allowing 63 points and 869 yards in total offense during the first two weeks. It ended being them, not Miami, who somewhat broke out offensively behind the arm of Kerry Collins. Miami came out with the win, after starting 0-2 for the first time since 1969, but Daunte Culpepper has been sacked 15 times and the offense has scored four TDs in three games. There are still more questions than answers in South Florida. MIA CB Travis Daniels (2 tackles, 1 solo, INT, PD) was back on the field after missing the first two games with an ankle injury, but he didn't start. Andre Goodman (2 tackles, 1 solo, PD, FR) once again started in his place. The Good
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Washington at Houston Tome of Possession: Washington 38:27, Houston 21:33 Nothing like facing the leagues worst-ranked defense to get your offensive woes resolved. The Washington Redskins entered week three 0-2 having scored just one touchdown in its first two games. Mark Brunell completes an NFL record 22 straight passes on his way to 261 yards with a TD, Clinton Portis rushes for 86 yards (156 total) with 2 TDs and the Gregg Williams led defense does what they're supposed to do in holding the Texans under 300 total yards. It all adds up to victory number one for the Redskins and new hope in the nation's capital. Houston has now lost 9 of 11 v. the NFC while Washington has won 11 straight v. the AFC. Maybe the Texans passed on Reggie Bush because they were eyeing Adrian Peterson all along. Entering the game, Clinton Portis needed 31 yards to become the 5th fastest all-time to reach 6000 yards. The Houston Texans are the 28th different franchise that HC Joe Gibbs has defeated. WAS DT Joe Salave'a (inactive) was questionable with a calf injury. He was replaced in the starting lineup by rookie Kedric Golston (2 tackles, 1 solo, ½ sack, QH, FR). There optimism for WAS CB Shawn Springs (abdomen) return this week, but a setback once again had him inactive. Kenny Wright (1 solo tackle, INT, PD) started in his place. The Texans opened in a nickel defense with CB Dexter McCleon (3 tackles, 1 solo) joining Lewis Sanders and Dunta Robinson in the starting lineup. The extra DB was brought in to match Washington's opening 3-WR set. The Good
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Baltimore at Cleveland Tome of Possession: Baltimore 31:51, Cleveland 28:09 The Baltimore Ravens defense had allowed a total of 305 yards and six points through the seasons first two games. On Sunday, the Browns racked up 288 total yards and 14 points. Not juggernaut numbers by any stretch, but certainly better than we may have expected from a team looking for its first win of the year. As for Baltimore, the averages move up to 197 total yards per game and 7 points through three games, well below what they allowed during their Super Bowl year of 2000 (257, 10). The Ravens, who lead the NFL with a +10 turnover differential, sacked Charlie Frye seven times this week after getting to the Cleveland QB eight times in two games a year ago. Baltimore is 3-0 for the first time in their franchise history (post-Cleveland). The Browns posted 18 quarterback hurries in this game, led by OLB Kamerion Wimbley (5) and SS Sean Jones (4). The Ravens did them one better with 19 QH (WLB Bart Scott-5, SLB Adalius Thomas-4) CLE DE Orpheus Roye (inactive), doubtful with a shoulder injury, was replaced in the starting lineup by Ethan Kelley (2 solo tackles, QH). CLE rookie OLB Kamerion Wimbley (2 tackles, 1 solo, 5 QH) started in place of Willie McGinest, just as he did in week two. McGinest (3 solo tackles, sack, QH, PD), listed as questionable with a calf injury, was inactive week two but played this Sunday. CLE CB Leigh Bodden (6 tackles, 4 solo, 2 PD) continues to start in place of Daylon McCutcheon (knee), who's done for the year after being placed on the IR. On the other side, Gary Baxter (pec- inactive) was replaced by Daven Holly.
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New York Giants at Seattle Tome of Possession: Seattle 38:00, New York Giants 22:00 When these two teams get together, you're in for an offensive treat. The 2005 matchup, a 24-21 Seahawks victory, featured 845 total yards. This time around, they only gave us 670 total yards (337 for NYG) but made up for a lack of yardage with eight touchdown passes. Through three games, Seattle's defense has allowed just 175 rushing yards (3.4 per carry). Shaun Alexander, with 91 career rushing touchdowns, has tied Franco Harris and Jerome Bettis for eighth all-time. The Good
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Philadelphia at San Francisco Tome of Possession: San Francisco 35:21, Philadelphia 24:39 The last time these two matched up (2005 week 2) Donovan McNabb put on a show with 342 passing yards and five TDs. McNabb was the star once again, with two first quarter TD passes, but the game turned on a 98 fumble return TD by Eagles DT Mike Patterson. A 14 swing as the 'Niners were trying to punch it in, a 14 point deficit as the games final score. This game was much closer than last year 43-3 embarrassment. The Eagles are now 22-8 following a loss since 2000, tops in the NFL. They've picked up 16 sacks in three games. PHI DE Trent Cole started in place of Jevon Kearse, who's done for the year with a knee injury. PHI CB Rod Hood (3 tackles, 2 solo), listed as doubtful with a heel injury, started the game. He himself in filling in for Lito Sheppard who's out with an ankle injury. SF DT Anthony Adams (1 solo tackle, sack, QH) started the game after being listed questionable with an ankle injury. The 49ers appear to be switching between 3-4 and 4-3 fronts on a weekly basis. The Good
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St. Louis at Arizona Tome of Possession: St. Louis 30:07, Arizona 29:53 Kurt Warner, the NFC Offensive Player of the Week in week one, looked a lot closer to the guy that won a Super Bowl with the Rams than he did the guy who lost his job in New York…for a week. Warner has fumbled twice and thrown four interceptions in consecutive losses. Is the Matt Leinart watch on? Arizona does a good job of stuffing the run when they play St. Louis Last year, during their week 11 matchup, the Cards held the Rams to six yards on 12 carries (38-28 ARI victory). On Sunday they limited the Rams to 63 yards on 28 carries (2.8 average), but, as was the case last year, they didn't account for the passing game. They had a solid chance to win this game and fumbled it away. STL DE Anthony Hargrove missed practice this week, citing personal issues, and was inactive. Rookie 4th round pick Victor Adeyanju (6 solo tackles) took his place in the starting lineup. STL WLB Pisa Tinoisamoa was questionable after dislocating his elbow a week ago, but he started. ARI CB Eric Green was inactive with a groin injury, replaced in the starting lineup by Matt Ware (4 tackles, 3 solo, PD, FF). The Good
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Denver at New England Tome of Possession: Denver 31:45, New England 28:15 New England's shot for revenge after losing both of the meetings last year on Denver's home turf. Unfortunately, not much has changed and it looks like these two are heading in different directions. In the two meetings a year ago, Denver held the Patriots to 168 rushing yards (<100 in each) while allowing just 50 on Sunday night. Denver went over 11 quarters this year before allowing a touchdown, but they haven't exactly been burning up the endzone themselves ( 1 TD & 19 points entering week 3). The 11 quarter stretch is the longest in the NFL since 1942. Denver was flagged six times this week after not recording a penalty in week two. Tom Brady is now 1-5 v. DEN (inc. playoffs), 69-17 v. rest of NFL. DEN DE Courtney Brown, listed as doubtful with knee injury, was inactive again. He was replaced in the starting lineup by Kenard Lang (3 tackles, 2 solo, 6 QH). New England had their starting defense intact this game with Rosevelt Colvin and Mike Vrabel at OLB, Junior Seau (13 tackles, 2 solo, PD) and Tedy Bruschi (3 tackles, 2 solo, QH, PD) in the middle. OLB Tully Banta-Cain (zero) returns to a backup role. The Good
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