Archive for January, 2011
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Todd Heap, Deion Sanders, Michael Irvin, NFL GameDay, Rich Eisen, Steve Mariucci
Fresh off his 10-catch performance against the Chiefs, Ravens TE Todd Heap joined NFL GameDay to recap the win, his performance and talk about what’s next against the Steelers.
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: by the numbers, AFC playoffs, Baltimore Ravens, Jamaal Charles, Joe Flacco, Kansas City Chiefs, Todd Heap
The NFL Network research desk has sent along some postgame stats from the Ravens’ 30-7 win over the Chiefs. Some good numbers to chew on here, but Chiefs’ fans, you’re not going to like what you read.
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: NFL GameDay Final, Deion Sanders, Michael Irvin, Rich Eisen, Steve Mariucci
Here’s a behind-the-camera view (litterally) of Rich Eisen, Steve Mariucci, Deion Sanders and Michael Irvin getting ready for NFL GameDay Final (8:30 p.m. ET).
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, John Harbaugh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Terrell Suggs, Todd Heap
Next week will be the first time in NFL history that both divisional playoff games in a conference will feature two teams from the same division.
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Cullen Jenkins, Green Bay Packers, Max Jean-Gilles, Philadelphia Eagles, Stewart Bradley, Todd Herremans, Wild Card Weekend inactives
Packers DE Cullen Jenkins, who was limited in practice Friday with a calf injury, is active Sunday for the wild-card matchup with the Eagles. He was listed as questionable on the final injury report.
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: A.J. Green, 2011 NFL Draft
The latest big-name college player to declare for the 2011 NFL Draft is Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green.
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Haruki Nakamura, AFC wild card, Baltimore Ravens, Ed Reed, Jamaal Charles, Kansas City Chiefs
Check out this video for today’s nominee for wild-card plays you just don’t see every day.
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: AFC wild-card, Baltimore Ravens, Dwayne Bowe, Eric Berry, Joe Flacco, Kansas City Chiefs, Tamba Hali, Todd Heap
A few halftime thoughts as the Chiefs and Ravens hit halftime at Arrowhead Stadium.
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Reggie Wayne, AFC playoffs, Indianapolis Cotls, New York Jets
You’re not going to find any NFL.com video highlights of Reggie Wayne’s performance in the Colts’ AFC wild-card loss to the Jets.
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Baltimore Ravens, David Reed, Ed Reed, Haloti Ngata, Kansas City Chiefs, Terrell Suggs, Wild Card Weekend inactives
Ravens safety Ed Reed will play in Sunday’s AFC wild-card playoff game against the Chiefs. He has battled a rib injury and also dealt with the possible disappearance of his brother.
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Mark Sanchez, Ben Roethlisberger, Drew Brees, Indianapolis Colts, Joe Flacco, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Pete Carroll, Peyton Manning, Rex Ryan, Seattle Seahawks
This is the first time in the Super Bowl era that both defending conference champions lost in the opening round of the playoffs. This is the ninth time in the Super Bowl era that both defending conference champions failed to reach the second round of the playoffs (either failed to reach playoffs or lost in opening round).
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos, John Elway, Josh McDaniels
The Broncos are not going to trade QB Tim Tebow.
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Pick Six, Adam Vinatieri, Billy Waddy, Dallas Cowboys, David Tyree, Joe Namath, Los Angeles Rams, Marshawn Lynch, New England Patriots, Pick Six, Roger Staubach, Super Bowl III, Super Bowl XLII, Super Bowl XXXVI, Tom Brady, Vince Ferragamo
The Twitterverse has spoken. Marshawn Lynch‘s touchdown run was the greatest of all time. The Seahawks upset of the Saints was the greatest of all time. The Pick Six is the greatest internet creation of all time. Alright, I might only be trending that last one. But let’s have some perspective.
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: NFL.com Playoff Challenge, John Carlson, Marshawn Lynch, Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks
If you started any of the Seahawks studs in the NFL.com Playoff Challenge, congratulations. Not only did you make a shrewd move, but you are in some very elite company. Very elite.
Posted: Sunday, January 9th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Nick Folk, LaDainian Tomlinson, New York Jets, Rod Woodson
Headline writers for the New York newspapers are salivating, thanks to the Jets winning on a last-second field goal. Just think of all of the foot puns they likely banked this week, just waiting for the perfect opportunity.