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Continue reading →: Inconsistency of turnovers
I talk a lot about the inconsistency of turnovers on a week to week basis in my picks. Here’s a little bit more into that and why I prefer to rely on yards per play differential rather than turnover differential. Teams that lose the turnover differential battle by 6 or…
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Continue reading →: Colts’ Austin Collie listed as probable, Dwight Freeney won’t play
Austin Collie suffered a concussion this preseason, his 4th in the last 21 months, but it was a minor one and it looked like he would be back for week 1. He practiced before week 1, but was not cleared and the same thing happened week 2. It’s very likely…
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Continue reading →: Jets expect Darrelle Revis to play, rule Dustin Keller out
Darrelle Revis missed last week against the Steelers with a concussion and he was really missed as the Steelers beat the Jets 27-10 on the strength of a very strong performance from Ben Roethlisberger (24 of 31 for 275 yards and 2 touchdowns) that probably would not have happened if…
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Continue reading →: Cowboys rule Jay Ratliff and Phil Costa out again, as well as Gerald Sensabaugh
As they were last week, the Cowboys will be without the middle of their offensive line and defensive line once again this week as center Phil Costa will miss with back problems and nose tackle Jay Ratliff will miss with an ankle problem. Costa left during their week 1 game…
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Continue reading →: Rams list Steven Jackson as a game time decision, rule Michael Brockers out
Steven Jackson left the game and did not return last week against the Redskins for reasons many thought were related to a penalty. However, the Rams denied that was the reason and denied a benching at all saying Jackson left the game with a groin injury. Almost a week later,…
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Continue reading →: Packers unsure about Greg Jennings for Monday Night Football
The Packers were without Greg Jennings on Thursday Night Football with a groin injury and despite having 11 days between games, they are still unsure about the star receiver’s availability for Monday Night Football against the Seahawks. He’s been limited in practice all week, though, for what it’s worth, he…
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Continue reading →: Steelers rule out James Harrison, Troy Polamalu, and Rashard Mendenhall again
The Steelers have an early bye week this season, week 4, and it’s coming at the right time as they have several key players nursing injuries. However, before they can get to the bye, they’ll have to go to Oakland to play the Oakland Raiders without starting safety Troy Polamalu,…
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Continue reading →: Seahawks expect to have Russell Okung back this week
He missed last week with a knee injury, but after practicing in full Saturday, it appears the oft injured left tackle Russell Okung will suit up for Monday Night Football against the Packers. Veteran journeyman Frank Omiyale did an admirable job in his absence last week, allowing just 1 quarterback…
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Continue reading →: Redskins list Pierre Garcon as doubtful, expect Josh Wilson to play, put two on IR
The Redskins were dealt crippling blows to their defense last week, losing starting cornerback Josh Wilson, top pass rusher Brian Orakpo, and starting defensive lineman Adam Carriker in the game against St. Louis. The trio played 52, 18, and 2 of 71 snaps respectively. The Redskins’ poor defense had a…
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Continue reading →: Eagles rule Jeremy Maclin and King Dunlap out, place Jason Kelce on IR
Heading into a surprisingly crucial match up with the Arizona Cardinals in Arizona, one of two this week between 2-0 teams in a league that has just 6 such teams remaining, the Eagles will be without several starters. Jeremy Maclin, who attempted to play through a hip injury last week,…