Posts Tagged ‘Joe Flacco’

Draft Countdown: Thrills start in three days

Three…more…days.

If you’re a draftnik, and if you think Mike Mayock and Mel Kiper are like Axl and Slash, then you know what’s in three days. The path to prime time is getting short, as draft weekend starts Thursday.

So if the NFL draft is just three days away, then what are some good draft 3s?

Data Points: Schedule tough on Buffalo

Yesterday we took a look at the strength of schedule for every NFC team, noting that the Panthers had one heck of a hard road to getting back to viability. Today, it’s another one of 2010’s lousy teams that shows up as having a tough task, as we look at the AFC strength of schedule.

A few minutes with Terrell Suggs

As one of the more fun-loving players in the NFL, you never know what Ravens OLB Terrell Suggs will say in an interview. We got a chance to sit down with him during a visit to NFL Network studios Friday and talked about a number of things, including the new Arizona State uniforms, his teammate Tom Zbikowski’s boxing career, and his rival Hines Ward’s performance on “Dancing with the Stars.”

Data Points: Criticism of these QBs unwarranted?

Recently, Joe Flacco, Tony Romo, and Carson Palmer have all drawn criticism from analysts, fans, and the rest of the hard-to-please masses that follow the NFL. Surprisingly, even with the draft coming up, all three names have been mentioned prominently in the media lately, and not necessarily in glowing terms.

QB with most to prove this year? Peyton Manning?

Quarterbacks are continually on the hot seat. Which is about as an obvious statement as saying that the Duke basketball team is rather polarizing. But which quarterbacks are on the hottest seats? How about Peyton Manning?

Romo could be a steal in 2011 fantasy drafts

Cowboys QB Tony Romo could be an absolute steal in fantasy drafts next season. Find out why…

Steelers, Packers put up impressive numbers

Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald was impressed with both the Steelers and Packers, and you should be, too. Here are some stats to amaze your friends with at your playoff viewing party on Sunday.

By the numbers: Chiefs-Ravens

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.

Halftime notes: Chiefs-Ravens

A few halftime thoughts as the Chiefs and Ravens hit halftime at Arrowhead Stadium.

Saints, Colts make playoff history

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).

Kirwan: Boldin could have a big day

Veteran receiver Anquan Boldin has had his moments since being traded to the Ravens before the season began. According to NFL.com analyst Pat Kirwan, the best maybe yet to come. Kirwan broke down Sunday’s Ravens-Chiefs playoff game in a live chat on Friday, and predicted that Boldin will play a key role in the game.

Post Mortem: Vick will be even better in 2011

The 2010 fantasy season is over, and what a strange year it was. Here is a quick look back, and some thoughts for the future.

Four Downs: Patient Jaguars can win in Indy

Here’s a look at four items from my film notes from Week 14, starting with why the Jaguars can go into Indianapolis and win this week.

Quarterbacks, wideouts ruling the roost in Week 7

Week 7 has been huge for quarterbacks and wide receivers, both on the field and in fantasy football.

Flacco has struggled, but not reason to panic yet

Ravens QB Joe Flacco took a giant step forward in his development as a quarterback as he led his team to a huge win at Heinz Field. Senior columnist Vic Carucci believes so, as he wrote in his Tuesday Huddle column.

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