NFL Game Matchups

The Detroit Lions have always been one of the worst teams in the NFL, the highlight of this was in 2008 when they had a perfect season. It was perfect in the wrong way though as they had gone the entire season without winning one game. This is why the beginning of this season has been quite the shock as the Detroit Lions were undefeated for the first five weeks and currently are number two in the NFC North behind the Green Bay Packers. Because of the stellar start to the Detroit Lions, many people wonder if they actually will be able to make the playoffs this year.

There several things to consider when thinking about a possible Detroit Lions postseason run. Their season has been very good so far but many of their second half match ups are much harder than the games they have played thus far. Though they should only need to have 10 or 11 wins to secure a wild card spot in the playoffs so they are already halfway there. Even with the loss that they suffered, they still have great momentum thanks to being undefeated so far into the season. This will help them when it comes to having confidence that can help them when going for a playoff spot.

Right now, the team is healthy which will help with their playoffs chances. Matt Stafford had been played with injuries for the last few seasons, so this year was the first time that we were able to see what a deadly combination he is when paired with Calvin Johnson. Add in an

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The New York Jets have the 28th pick in this year’s NFL draft, and the Jets have some very specific holes to fill. New York will address issues on both sides of the ball in this year’s draft, but the early part of the draft will go towards addressing the pressing needs created by free agency.

At the wide receiver position, the Jets are still trying to figure out what to do with Braylon Edwards. They want to keep the talented wide receiver, but they need to work on his contract. Santonio Holmes is already on board for 2011, and so is running back LaDainian Tomlinson.

On defense, it looks like the Jets may be allowing cornerback Antonio Cromartie to leave, which would create a huge hole in the secondary. But, those contract negotiations are also ongoing, and the Jets have indicated that they want Cromartie to stay.

If Cromartie and Edwards remain with the Jets, then the biggest need for the Jets is on offense. Right now, Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes offer deep threats, but the Jets have no slot receiver. That is limiting what quarterback Mark Sanchez will do. That is why the Jets will draft a strong wide receiver in the first round

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The Clippers had an excellent chance to gain a bit of momentum after a tough start to their very hard lengthy span of games away from home . Instead , they lose to a team with the worst losing streak in NBA history Pardon the Interuption .

The Clippers , although , have an additional opportunity to reap the rewards of a struggling competitor when they encounter the Raptors on Sunday .

Los Angeles has dropped the 1st 3 of their eleven consecutive games away from home prior to defeating the Knicks 116 – 108 on Wednesday evening . The Clippers ( 20 – 33 ) appeared to have a strong chance to develop on that win Friday evening , playing a Cleveland club caught in a 26 game losing stretch which equaled the lengthiest in significant pro sports history .

The Cavs , however , at last stopped their self-inflicted pain by having a 126 – 119 OT win & dropped Los Angeles to 3 – 7 since they lost top scorer Eric Gordon to a

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the Clippers had an excellent chance to gain a bit of momentum after a tough start to their very hard lengthy span of games away from home . Instead , they lose to a team with the worst losing streak in NBA history Pardon the Interuption .

The Clippers , although , have an additional opportunity to reap the rewards of a struggling competitor when they encounter the Raptors on Sunday .

Los Angeles has dropped the 1st 3 of their eleven consecutive games away from home prior to defeating the Knicks 116 – 108 on Wednesday evening . The Clippers ( 20 – 33 ) appeared to have a strong chance to develop on that win Friday evening , playing a Cleveland club caught in a 26 game losing stretch which equaled the lengthiest in significant pro sports history .

The Cavs , however , at last stopped their self-inflicted pain having a 126 – 119 OT win & lost Los Angeles to 3 – 7 since it dropped top scorer Eric Gordon to a wrist injury . Gordon & center Chris Kaman ( ankle ) are not anticipated to come back until following the All Star break .

The Clippers have the 2nd – worst road record in the Western

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The Vikings are gone now. The have been losing and losing and now, with this Ford Field game, their disastrous season is going to an end.

With that, Brett Favres career is also going to go down the history, well maybe not that, but it will end. This is the end for him and his team. Sorry.

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The Lions are getting +1.5 points in Buffalo and the over/under is 45 for the game.

Almost 7 years following busting a record for the top road losing skid in league history, Detroit might repeat.
In the event that occurs, they will be certain of continuing to be in the record book as the sole club to do a much more tragic accomplishment.

2 yrs years ago the Lions had their 0-16 ordeal, Detroit encounter the only club that may complement that record this year as they matchup against Buffalo seeking to prevent a twenty fifth sequential road defeat. Buffalo may also not have Shawne Merriman, who had been taken off waivers a week ago & expected to make his Bills 1st start on Sunday however quit Wednesday’s training having a lower right leg injury. Merriman has been

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Two teams heading in opposite directions will meet at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday. This was thought to be one of the premier games in the NFC before the season started, but Dallas has slipped to a 1-6 start on the season and is without star quarterback Tony Romo. Meanwhile, Green Bay is coming off a huge road win against the Jets and seems to have gotten back on track with a 5-3 record.

2009 matchup highlights:

Green Bay is led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a fantasy star who has not gotten off to the start many expected. Still, Rodgers is healthy and fully capable of leading the potent Green Bay offense. He will miss Donald Driver, who is out with an injury. Despite that loss, Green Bay still has good players at the skill positions. On defense, Green Bay lets opponents gain yards but does a good job of stopping them when it matters. They shut out the Jets

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Week five NFL action will feature the San Diego Chargers traveling to take on the Oakland Raiders. Through the first three games both teams have disappointed, and both will need to win the next two weeks to have a chance to salvage their season.

The Chargers are notorious for starting slow but losses to the Chiefs, and Seahawks foreshadow rough days ahead for a franchise that recently parted ways with their all time rushing leader. The Bolts are also suffering from the contract dispute with Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson, whom they alienated in the off season. While Phillip Rivers is one of the top quarterbacks in the league one has to wonder if he has the targets he needs to be successful, in a team that has left their running game by the wayside.

Despite looking good against Jacksonville in week 2 the Chargers secondary has been letting them down game after game, and Oakland is the kind of team to take advantage of that.

The Raiders on the other hand have been more impressive than they have been in years. They lost to a Titans team in week one that is now looking very strong. They pulled out a win against the lowly Rams, who look to be a better team than Jacksonville this season, before dropping a one point game to a Cardinals team that is still capable of putting up good numbers.

Oakland suffered several years of bad quarterback play from former starter Jamarcus Russel, and are now in a mode of rebuilding. While their off season acquisition of Jason Campbell hasn’t worked out the way they hoped, the Raiders have been getting better play out of Bruce Gradkowski than expected.

The Raiders defense is by far its’ most improved aspect this year, and they continue to get better. While their secondary hasn’t looked too sharp, and their pass rush is mediocre at best they still stack up well against a stumbling Chargers team is used to being able to dominate.

Look for the Raiders to attack San Diegos’ weak secondary this year, and keep the ball on the ground. If the Raiders can stop Rivers’ aerial assault then they could very well win this one despite being huge underdogs. For Rivers and the Bolts they need to get better play out of every aspect of their team, to avoid dropping a game they really should win.

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