NFL LVP’s: And the Nominations Are…

We’re all used to seeing the most prestigious players compete for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award.  Season in and season out it is always fight to the finish, and in the end the most deserving normally comes out on top.

But who is the NFL’s Least Valuable Player?  Who among all the others has played the worst style of football?  Dropped the most passes?  And above all, not helped their team in the slightest way possible?

Well here are the nominations.

1. JaMarcus Russell, QB Oakland Raiders

Some people may disagree with me on this.  That’s fair enough.  Although when you’ve only completed 111 passes out of your attempted 232 on the season, surely you know something is wrong.  To top that all off, a quarterback rating of 49.6 sums up JaMarcus’ 2009 season, and definitely puts him in the running for this years LVP.

2. Nick Folk, Former Kicker Dallas Cowboys

From a 2007 Pro Bowl selection, to current free agent.  Nick Folk only has himself to blame really.  Like many kickers this year in the NFL, Folk has struggled a lot.  Missing numerous field goals, particularly a crucial one in the Dallas vs New Orleans game that could have sealed the deal for the Cowboys, made it that much easier for the Cowboys to let him go.

Making only 18 after attempting 28 on the season simply isn’t good enough.  That is why he is up here among the other LVP’s on the season.

3. Jim Zorn, Coach Washington Redskins

Normally these awards are only handed out to players, but surely we couldn’t have an award (show?) without featuring the NFL’s brightest star.  That’s right give a round of applause for Jim Zorn.

I used to like this guy, I really did.  At the start of the season the Redskins were much like the Yankees, spending and spending some more.  With highly talented players being brought into this team, most people gave them a shot at winning the NFC East this year.  We know how that story turned out though.

At 4-11 with a game in hand this week at San Diego, the only place the Redskins are going is back to the drawing board.  They must be damn good friends by now.

Zorn was set to change this franchise.  Instead he collapsed and so did the entire team.  At least he did the classy thing and tried to step down from the head coaching job, but for some reason he is still there hanging on by a thread.

4. T.J Houshmandzadeh , WR Seattle Seahawks

A really hard pick for me to select, but it had to be done.  Maybe it’s just the way the Seahawks are playing at the moment that makes T.J seem not his usual self, but there is something notably different about the way he is playing. 

This story is much like the Deion Branch one.  From a top team where he was recognized as one of the NFL’s elite, down to an under performing team where he is merely another player.

T.J’s numbers aren’t neccesarily bad, but they could be better. His 76 receptions for 845 yards and only 3 touchdowns differs from his 2007 season in Cincinnati.  He still has time to turn it around, but the Seahawks really need to help him out.

5. Derek Anderson, QB Cleveland Browns

Let’s put it this way.  When you have more interceptions than you do touchdowns, you really have to question if you’ve chosen the right career path.  Derek Anderson showed promise, he looked good at times. 

Once again though, a quarterback that could have made a name for himself, didn’t.  Nine interceptions and only 3 touchdowns for only 802 yards is about as good as it gets for Browns fans right now. 

Those are the nominations for this years awards.

Out of the five candidates it is arguable as to who is the most deserving.  Out of all the under performing athletes though, the easiest person to give the award to is Nick Folk.  Constantly scrutinized all season long, and not living up to his reputation as a good kicker, Folk has made a meal of his career.  Currently next to his name it says “Free Agent,” don’t be surprised if sooner or later someone edits in “Permanent Free Agent.”

From what once was an established kicker in the NFL, Folk would be lucky to resign with a team.  That’s why is the Least Valuable Player for the 2009/2010 season.

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Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers: Future Joe Montana, Steve Young?

1991, a year before I was born, marked one of the greatest transitions in football. For those that were alive to see it, would remember it as a sore point among not only San Francisco 49er fans, but NFL fans nationwide.

Steve Young was just the backup guy, the one that no one thought about. After spending years on the bench behind the ‘The Great One’, Young finally got his start in 1991 after Montana went down injured and was forced to miss the entire season.

That was pretty much the start of it. Montana got hurt, Young stepped in and started off shaky, and then ended up as the main man in San Francisco for years to come—eventually winning a Super Bowl.

Story sound familiar? I bet it does. 

Two years ago when you thought of Brett Favre you automatically thought, Green Bay and the number 4. Think about him now and you think, Minnesota, and still among other things, the number 4.

Just like Steve Young, Aaron Rodgers spent a few years of his career on the bench behind Favre. Watching and learning, game in and game, out has no doubt helped Rodgers learn the game that he plays so well today.

Like Steve Young, Rodgers was of course questioned in every interview on “How are you going to follow the legend?”. Some fans felt Rodgers was good, others expected him to fail and see the Packers fall from grace, all the way down to an under performing team.

That scenario never happened though. Rodgers stepped up to the plate and delivered.  Sure Green Bay finished 6-10 last season, but look at him now, guiding the Packers to what could be a possible NFC Championship, Rodgers has already established himself as one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL today.

With all this said though, how do Favre and Rodgers compare to Montana and Young?  Well realistically, they don’t. Montana and Young have a combined seven Super Bowls between them, while Favre and Rodgers only have one.

Career wise it is arguable either way. The majority of fans will argue that Montana was by far a greater football player than Favre. Meanwhile Rodgers has only made a dent into his career, which promises to be full of milestones, and hopefully Lombardi Trophies also.

Comparing the two pairs is fair.  Following a legend is one of the toughest things to do in any professional sport, and both Young and Rodgers did it exceptionally well. 

Both of these stories are so similar it is uncanny. The only problem is that the Favre-Rodgers story is not complete just yet. In my opinion Rodgers is going to floruish in the NFL, and cap his career off just like Young did. Or maybe even better.

A Super Bowl is still a maybe for the Packers just yet, but if anything gives Packer fans hope, it’s that Young won his first Super Bowl within three seasons of being with the 49ers.

Is that a thing for Packer fans to count on? Who knows. If Rodgers continues how he is though, Favre and Rodgers may just yet outshine Montana and Young’s partnership by a long shot.

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‘You’re Playing’: Belichick and Brady Discuss

Prior to New England’s meaningless but important game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick discussed what every guaranteed playoff team has been discussing this week.  Should they rest their starters or not?

As far as Bill is concerned, the answer is no.

Quarterback Tom Brady claims he has spoken to Patriots head coach Bill Belichick today about his desire to play this Sunday.

“You’ll play, don’t worry about that. You’ll be playing,” said Belichick to Brady.

“As players, we obviously don’t factor into any of those decisions that coach Belichick makes. It’s our job to prepare to play and I certainly am. I’m out there doing all my regular practice stuff,” replied Brady.

New England is already a lock for the playoffs this year.  Houston is still clinging to a possible chance, or rather a miracle, of making it in.  For Houston to appear in the postseason, they need to not only beat the Patriots, they also need a ton of other teams to lose to help their chances.

Brady summed it up nicely afterward.

“I want to play and I want to do great. I want to have a great game against a team that is fighting for their playoff lives, and has a lot of great players and really challenges you in some different ways. It’s a meaningful game for us, it’s a meaningful game for them, too. It would be great for us to go win on the road in a real tough environment against a damn good team.”

Whether or not Brady plays the entire game is a different question.  If New England takes a big lead early in the game, expect Bill to go back on his word and take Brady out. 

As for other New England players, it is also questionable.  The sensible thing to do would be to start everyone at the beginning of the game.  If things get out of hand either way, rest them.  A win or a loss isn’t worth the injury risk.

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Quiet Achiever: How Matt Schaub Has Kept Houston Alive

Silent but deadly.  Those three words have never proved truer for Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub who is looking to possibly boost his team into the playoffs this weekend with a win over New England.

Originally starting his career with the Atlanta Falcons, Matt Schaub was one of the few players that had a 50/50 shot at making a proper career in the NFL.  After being signed to the Houston Texans in March of 2007, Schaub hasn’t looked back.

Most NFL fans know the Texans are one of the very best young, up-and-coming teams in the NFL.  The franchise is celebrating its seventh birthday this year, and most players in its locker room could turn around and applaud Schaub for his hard work in making his team what it is today.

This is all well and good, but the more impressive stat is that Schaub has played every game this year, and has posted great stats in doing so.  He has thrown for 4,467 yards on the season along with 27 touchdown passes, which are great numbers from this three-year veteran of the Houston Texans.

Schaub’s abilities have come a long way from what they used to be.  Looking up the teams with the best passing games in the NFL this season, you’d be surprised to see the Houston Texans ranked second behind none other than the Indianapolis Colts. 

As shaky and sluggish as the Texans have been at times, they have still done enough to maintain an 8-7 record, and can pray and hope everything goes their way next week in the AFC.

“It’s a huge game for us and it’s a chance for us to get to 9-7, which we haven’t been able to do. Obviously there’s a lot [riding] on the game. It’s a playoff game in our mind, a must-win game to stay in the hunt,” Schaub said in a press conference.

Superstar wide receiver Andre Johnson also commented on Schaub’s high-caliber performance and said how glad he is that Schaub is among the elite quarterbacks in the NFL this year.

“He’s taken a lot of criticism, but I think, this year, by what he’s done, he’s kind of shut some people up,” Johnson said. “In this league, it’s about being consistent. So, he has to come back and hopefully have a similar year like he had this year, and hopefully we can go out and win more games and he’ll get the recognition he deserves.”

For the Manning, Favre, and Brees fans out there who are questioning Schaub’s true performance, keep in mind Schaub’s previous seasons have been plagued with injuries, and to cap it all off, he has had to deal with numerous offensive line changes and tight end movements.

Along with other quarterbacks in the league such as Aaron Rodgers, Josh Freeman, and Matt Ryan, Schaub has proven that he deserves to be mentioned in the top younger generation of quarterbacks in the NFL.

Entering a new decade, there is no telling how far Schaub will go.  Super Bowl or bust?  Who knows.  His future, along with the Texans, looks promising though.

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Packers-Cardinals: Week 17 Outlook

One of the best games of the season is less than three days away.  That’s right, it’s the Green Bay Packers v Arizona Cardinals.  We’ve all heard about it, we all know about it, and we all know how much this matchup means to the NFC Playoff picture.

The Packers, who are currently sitting at 10-5, are heading to the University of Phoenix Stadium with more than a point to prove.  They are already in the playoffs, and that’s old news.  This team will face, however, the strong-headed defense of the Arizona Cardinals, which is relentless and dominates games when an opposing team’s offense is playing at its worst.

Arizona still has a shot at the No. 2 spot in the NFC Playoff picture.  With a decision from head coach Ken Whisenhunt on whether to rest their starters or not, expect Arizona to start the game all guns blazing as they look to gain a considerable lead and then bench their starters for the remaining quarters.

The key for either team to take the win in this game is defense.  Both teams have similar style offenses with a good mixture of run and pass.  Although, with that said, expect this game to play into whichever team’s defense is playing the more dominant style of football.  Green Bay and Dom Capers have the 3-4 transition working perfectly, and Arizona’s defensive penetration is among the best in the NFL. 

Whichever team’s defense gets going early, expect it to take over.

Games with Meaning:

New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings, 1:00PM Sunday on Fox.

It’s all over for New York.  However, they could still throw a spanner in the works of Minnesota, who has been off to a shaky and unpredictable start in the past two games. 

The Giant offense hasn’t been too poor as of late, but it hasn’t been easy on the eye either.  Giant fans are still upset over their final home game loss at the Meadowlands this week, and so is the entire locker room.  The Giants have a chance to redeem themselves and provide a little hope for the future with this game, but nothing more than that.

On the other side, Brett Favre is going through his usual December-to-forget period, and Adrian Peterson is causing more woes in the Viking offense then need be.  If New York puts pressure on Brett Favre and stops Adrian Peterson early, expect the Giants to get a meaningless but impressive win over the Vikings.

Game of the Week:

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys, 4:15PM Sunday on Fox.

It’s hard to argue against how the Eagles are playing right now.  The same can be said for Dallas. 

Donovan McNabb and DeSean Jackson are playing lights out, and it seems that cornerbacks are a mere hurdle for the Eagles wide receivers right now.  Away games aren’t the Eagles’ forte, however, and they could get rattled early in Texas.  If the Eagles score the first touchdown in the game, it would be wise to put some money on them for the win.  Not that I am encouraging gambling, but the Eagles are third in the NFL on points scored right now, and that says a lot for a team that is looking for a long January of football.

Dallas is playing extremely well also.  Tony Romo is finally looking like the guy who is the future of the Cowboys, and Jerry Jones’ smile widens with every game the Cowboys win.  Miles Austin is having a possible Offensive Player of the Year season, and to top it all off, linebacker DeMarcus Ware is fit and healthy and ready to dominate.

Anyone who doesn’t watch this game isn’t a true football fan.  I promise you that you won’t be wasting your time.  This battle always promises a highlight reel for the ages.

Interesting Match Up:

Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets, 8:20PM Monday on CBS.

Playoff implications are on the line for both teams.  If LaMarr Woodley’s prediction proves correct and the Bengals lay down to stop the Steelers from reaching the playoffs, all hell will break lose.

To cap that off, Chad Ochocinco and Darrelle Revis have exchanged friendly words and are promising a blockbuster event. 

With two great offenses like these colliding, it’s hard to argue against them.

Other Games to Watch For:

New England Patriots at Houston Texans, 1:00PM Sunday on Fox.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins, 1:00PM Sunday on CBS.

Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos, 4:15PM Sunday on Fox.

 

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Chad Ochocinco Swipes at Darrelle Revis: A War Of Words Begins

It seems to be the day for talking. 

First, we had LaMarr Woodley chatting to the press about how the Steelers are going to be cheated out of the postseason by the Patriots and Bengals. That has faded out.

Now we’ve got another problem. 

Yep, Chad Ochocinco has opened his mouth once again, and of course, has criticised another player. This time it happens to be Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis.

In a lengthy and entertaining press conference for the New York media, Chad had this to say.

“Darrelle Revis couldn’t cover me in a brown paper bag on a corner of a Manhattan street inside a phone booth,” Ochocinco said after asking if everyone had their recorders on. “It’s impossible.”

Revis replied with a very sensible statement later on.

“I doubt that, I like him, like the way he plays and all that. Hope he doesn’t play this week, but anytime we play him, he’s always got comments. I think it’s good, good for the game.”

Although this banter is typical of Chad, the two men claim that they are friends.

“Look here, me and Revis is better than Pacquiao-Mayweather, period, case closed. I don’t care what anybody is doing Sunday night. If you don’t tune into the game Sunday, you have no life. You have no life. You have never seen a matchup like this ever before.” Chad said later on in the interview.

If this is true, Chad, then maybe it’s time to start playing like a top caliber athlete. We all know he has promised these highly entertaining results, and failed to deliver. Making a statement about another player is fine in sports; Muhammad Ali did it, but he could back it up.

Promising a blockbuster game is one thing, but for your sake Chad, please back it up. A loss to New York and a poor performance by you could take the motivation and sting right out of the Bengals at this point in the season.

Chad’s numbers on the season are of quality. 72 catches for 1047 yards and nine touchdowns is enough to give him the right to talk. 

The fact is that these two teams could once again meet up in the first round of the postseason. If Chad under performs next week, it could really do some damage. Giving the upper hand to a cornerback like Revis is one thing, but lowering your team’s confidence for the sake of entertainment is another.

For the Jets, a win over the Bengals this week gets them into the postseason. Not only is this going to be a physical game, it is also set to be a mentally challenging one as Chad’s head games have already begun. Talk is cheap; the Jets need to keep their heads in this heated but quirky situation.

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Missing Persons Unit: The Disappearance of Shaun Alexander

Any avid or casual NFL fan would remember him. Number 37, the so-called future of the Seattle Seahawks running game, Shaun Alexander.

Somewhere along the line things didn’t work out, and like Marvin Harrison, he was dropped like a school-case and left on the curb to fight for himself in a league that simply didn’t want to know about him.

Signing with the Seattle Seahawks in the 2000 NFL Draft as a first round pick, Alexander showed signs of promise from the early stages of his career.

He earned the starting job in his second year with the Seahawks, rushing for 1318 yards and 14 touchdowns, second in the NFL behind St. Louis’ Marshall Faulk.

Alexander looked like a lifetime Seattle Seahawk, playing a long side teammates like Matt Hasselbeck and coached by one of the best to ever put on a set of headphones, Mike Holmgren.

Now, Alexander is fighting to sign with even the weakest teams in the NFL.

Why is that?

A former 3 time Pro Bowler, AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2005), AP NFL MVP (2005) and former record holder for the most touchdowns in a single season, still can’t get a third string role on a team.

Already having tried out for spots on rosters such as the Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions, Alexander was quickly turned away like an unwanted dog.

Stats aside, there are many teams in the NFL that could use a running back like Shaun Alexander. 

One of those teams, ironically, is the Seattle Seahawks.

Ever since Alexander’s release, the Seahawks have struggled offensively in many ways. Their running game isn’t what it used to be, and re-signing the old favorite could really boost their confidence. 

Of course, maybe Alexander feels otherwise.

Aside from Seattle, there are several other teams that could use his services. St. Louis could use a backup running back when Steven Jackson finally retires.

Or how about Kansas City? 

Jamaal Charles could surely use some help every now and again. 

However many teams I name, it still won’t change the fact that Shaun Alexander is still a free agent. Arguably better than some running backs currently in the league, he deserves a chance to play again.

I wonder if we’ll ever get the chance to see him lace up his cleats and hit the turf again. 

Right now we don’t know. We may never know. 

But if he doesn’t, it will be a sad day.

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Odd One Out: Cincinnati Bengals Players Dont Make Pro Bowl

Out of the 32 teams in the league, you’d think they’d give at least one team one player in the Pro Bowl right?  Wrong.

The Bengals, today, became one of the teams not to feature a player in this years Pro Bowl, which will be held at the end of the postseason. 

Remember that kid that used to always get left out during a school yard football game during recess?  Yeah, that’s how Carson Palmer must feel.  The sad thing is this time, has Cincinnati really done anything wrong not to earn at least one player in the big game?

A shoe in for the playoffs at this point with a 10-5 record and a game in hand against the Jets, Cincinnati’s play has been arguably good and balanced all season.  After falling down to a crushing injury last season, to bouncing back and leading his team to an above .500 record this year, is a remarkable feat that only a true great quarterback could achieve.

21 Touchdowns on the year and 3094 passing yards so far, surely that’s enough.

But no Pro Bowl vote?

Maybe Carson Palmer doesn’t float the voters boat. 

Well how about Chad Ochocinco?  By the time he gets there, his name will have changed twice, but his stats don’t lie either.  72 receptions, 1047 yards, and nine touchdowns are solid figures.  Even Chad himself thought he would be visiting Miami come January, he obviously jinxed himself.

For a team that has won the AFC North, to not receive at least one player is a joke on the system and on the voters behalf.  Most of us can understand why players from below .500 teams such as Detroit and Tampa Bay did not make it, but for former Pro Bowl players like Carson Palmer to be overshadowed and basically overlooked, gives Bengals fans a sour treat to suck on as the end of the season draws near.

Not to worry though.  Often, the Pro Bowl is overrated and Bengals fans and players will more than likely agree that the playoffs is more important.  As long as they remain focused and don’t get distracted on this issue, they still have a good shot at the AFC Championship.

 

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Double Trouble: How Arizona Could Have Their Hands Full Twice

We’re used to doubleheaders in the NBA and even in the NHL. But the NFL? Who would have thought?

Both coming off fresh and fairly convincing victories yesterday against Seattle and St. Louis, Green Bay and Arizona look to go head to head next Sunday at The University of Phoenix Stadium in what is shaping up to be a clash of two titans.

The Cardinals already in firm control of their destiny, having secured their spot in the playoffs with an easy divisional title in the NFC West. Receiving the news that they may have to play Green Bay twice, however, leaves a lot more food on the plate of a team that has had its fair share of tough opponents so far this season.

Although both games may end up being played in Arizona, the Packers are no cake walk. Having beaten opponents like San Francisco, Chicago, Baltimore and Dallas this season, the Packers are flying into Arizona with a bundle of confidence like no other.

One question remains for both teams, and it is a question we are all so familiar with this week. Should both teams rest their starters?

Well, it’s simple. Green Bay need the momentum going into the postseason; sitting at a fifth seed is all well and good, but the Packers have struggled offensively at times. 

Donald Driver summed up how important it was for the Packers to get win number 11.

“I think that’s where you have to stand because you don’t know where you’re going to play,” Driver said. “You can’t sit guys down. It’s really up to Mike anyway, but if guys want to play, I think he should let us play. We’ve got to keep our offense right.”

As for Arizona, resting their starters is an option. A loss isn’t going to affect them either way, and risking an injury to Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald or Tim Hightower is a roll of the dice that the Cardinals don’t need to throw. Green Bay’s defense has been great all season, so why risk throwing 3 interceptions, going down for a few sacks and lowering your teams confidence a little? Right?

Either way the regular season game goes, it doesn’t really matter. The playoffs are what counts. If the stars align and these two teams end up meeting one another in two weeks’ time, I say bring it on. With the Packers’ exciting defense and the Cardinals’ high powered offense, there is no reason for this one not to go down as one of the blockbuster games of ’09.

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New York Giants, Carolina Panthers Set To Make Things Interesting

‘Tis the season to be jolly.  Or in many teams cases, actually start playing.  Week 16 is about to get underway, and the second last week of the NFL Regular Season brings upon a new attitude for teams that have the slightest hope of making 2009 a meaningful year.

For those of you that are still dribbling over last weeks results, this week is promising to be even better.

Games with Meaning:

Carolina Panthers at New York Giants, 1:00 PM Sunday on Fox.

Both teams are coming off convincing wins over opponents that couldn’t seem to muster up any offense last week.  For those of you that actually managed to stay awake during the Giants v Redskins game, you would know that the Giants played great and the Redskins played extremely, well, lets just say poorly. 

Eli Manning seems to be back at his 100 percent best, and Brandon Jacobs has finally found his feet again, at least for the time being.  If there is anything I can say about the Giants running game, it is that Brandon Jacobs will be trying his damnedest to shrug off that $7,500 fine and just get back to playing football.

The Panthers on the other hand aren’t going to the Playoffs, but they still have a lot to play for.  Beating Minnesota last week seemed almost easy for them, and if they can rattle Eli like they did Favre, then this game may just be theirs for the taking. 

This game should come down to who plays the better defense.  New York and Carolina are great on offense, and will rally each other all game long.  Whoever’s defense can hold out is likely to be the winner at the end of this one.

Game of the Week:

After changing my mind numerous times on this decision, I have come to a conclusion.

Denver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:15 PM Sunday on CBS.

There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind about the way the Eagles have been playing in the past month.  Ranked third in points with 28.5, the Eagles continue to roll.  In particular DeSean Jackson who was scurrying his way past corner backs and safeties all game long last week against San Francisco.

Denver has been feeling the pinch as of late, but are still doing just enough to keep their playoff hopes glowing.  Narrowly defeating Oakland last week made a lot of people laugh and question the Broncos ability, however there is no reason to count them out of this weekends match up. 

Stats-wise Denver is ranked quite well in relation to their 8-6 record on the season, but expect Brian Dawkins to have a big game as he makes his debut back to Philadelphia.  Rarely has Dawkins let a crowd get to him, and this Sunday expect no different.

Interesting Matchup:

Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots, 1:00 PM Sunday on CBS.

Jacksonville hasn’t played since Thursday Night’s clash against Indianapolis.  Coming off playing a tough team like the Colts is tough, and going into a game against the Patriots is even tougher.  New England needs to win and win some more for the rest of the season, and this is a must win game for the Patriots who have the home field advantage.

Other Games to Watch For:

Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers, 1:00 PM Sunday on Fox.

Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:00 PM Sunday on CBS.

Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins, 8:20 PM Sunday on NBC.

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