NFL Matchup Report

Everyone wants to know if the Bills will make the playoffs. Let’s take a look and find out. The first thing we need to look at is their current record. They’re 4-2 and they have beaten some good teams, especially the Patriots. They play in the AFC East, which consists of the Patriots, Jets and Dolphins. The Patriots are 5-1 and will likely win the division. The Jets are 3-3 and are likely to fade into oblivion. The Dolphins are 0-5 and a non-factor. The reason the Patriots will win the division are because of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.

Not only that, but they own the Jets and they love to pound on the Dolphins, so that’s 4 wins in the bag right there. It’s also highly likely that they will avenge their loss to the Bills when they play in New England for the last game of the season. The point here is that the Bills will not win the division. However, they will have a solid shot at one of the 2 wildcard spots. Let’s take a look at their remaining schedule and predict what is most likely to happen.

The Bills have had excellent timing this season. For example, they just lost a nail-biter against the New York Giants. In most cases, this can lead to downward momentum. However, for the Bills, they have a Bye. You always want a Bye after a bad game. This will also give the Bills an extra week of rest prior to playing the Redskins. The Bills have a lot going for them in this game. They’re coming off a Bye, they’re at home and the Redskins have a QB controversy. Chalk this up as a win, which will make the Bills 5-2.

The next game is at home against the Jets. This is a tough game to predict because they’re division rivals who often play each other tough. The Bills are good at home and the Jets are not nearly as good as they were the past two seasons. Marc Sanchez will not be able to keep up with Ryan Fitzpatrick. Chalk up another win for the Bills, which makes them 6-2.

They will then travel to Dallas. This doesn’t bode well for the Bills. They will have to travel more than halfway across the country, they will be facing a team that will have built solid momentum by that point in the season and Rob Ryan’s defense will create turnovers against an inexperienced offense. The Bills will be 6-3.

The following game is at the Dolphins. Easy win. 7-3.

The Bills then travel to New York to play the Jets. Expect the Jets to win at home. The Bills will have a bad aura from losing a game in that stadium earlier in the season. 7-4.

The Bills will bounce back against the Titans. This should be a close game, but the Titans will not enjoy playing in the cold weather. The fans will also be a big factor because they will smell the playoffs. 8-4.

The Bills will lose at the Chargers. 8-5.

They will return home and win against the Broncos. The Broncos will keep it close with a run-style offense against a weak defense, but the Bills should pull it out. 9-5.

The final game is against the Patriots, which the Bills will lose. Final Record: 9-6.

The Bills will be right on the border for the wildcard, but based on a weak AFC this season, it should be enough to earn them the final Wildcard spot.

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The Kansas City Chiefs shocked a lot of people by taking the division that is traditionally held by San Diego during the post season. Kansas City has slowly getting much better, while still flying under a lot of peoples radars. The offense really started clicking towards the end of the season, and Duane Bowe has emerged as a top level receiver for Matt Cassel. While the offensive line could still use some work, Kansas City is a team that is in very good shape.

Next season Kansas City will likely be facing a healthy Chargers team for the division title, and they are ill prepared for that. They will have to play twice against a Raiders team that finally looks like it is ready to return to prominence. For Kansas City to win these big time games they will have to focus on fill the holes on defense. This team is steady on offense, but is not one that is going to average 40 points a game, so the defense needs a facelift before the new season starts.

If Kansas City wants to head back to the playoffs the first thing they need is a speedy edge rusher, who knows how to roll out of blocks, and get into the pocket. They need line backers who are quick enough to strike at the quarterback, and run with receivers along the middle of the field. Kansas City will then need to work on putting together a secondary that can take

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It must be really tough for Dallas Cowboys this year. Actually it must be tougher than this.

The Dallas Cowboys are the hosts of this year Super Bowl. The trouble is, it must hurt like hell, since the last time they have won the title was sixteen years ago.

Sixteen years!
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The New York Giants had a disappointing season. After starting 5-0, they ended up finishing 10-6 and missing the playoffs. They completely fell apart at the end of the season, losing two of their final games in blowouts.

One of the main things the Giants need in the off-season is to figure out how to play with effort, especially on the defensive side. They looked listless and tired for the last 8 games or so.

The most important need, and the thing that was lacking down the stretch, was a consistent running game. Brandon Jacobs probably will not be back next year, depending on how the Collective Bargaining Agreement goes. Drafting a young, talented running back might be the most important draft need for the Giants. Tihsof lowering the [Read more →]

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The most elite player for the San Francisco 49ers is middle linebacker Patrick Willis. Willis is in the prime of his career at age 25, already going to the pro bowl four times. He plays the middle linebacker position with a passion seen in other middle linebackers like Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher.

The 49ers are coming off a tough year, not having nearly as good of a record as predicted in the beginning of the season. This season’s head coach, Mike Singletary was fired at the end of the season, giving some time of questioning around the organization. However, just recently the 49ers signed Stanford’s head coach Jim Harbaugh, brother of Raven’s head coach, John Harbaugh, to a high paying deal.

If it weren’t for the signing of Harbaugh, I would definitely say that Patrick Willis should try desperately to get traded to another team where his skill can be utilized further into the playoffs. Jim Harbaugh is the type [Read more →]

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The Buffalo Bills were among the biggest disappointments in the NFL this year. Even though expectations where low the Bills still managed to disappoint until late in the year when the offense finally started to click.

The Bills suffer from so many holes it is hard to find a starting point. The Marshawn Lynch trade was a huge mistake for the Bills, especially with rookie CJ Spiller having an underwhelming first year. This decision can make a point that the entire organization needs to be restructured from the top down once again.

While the Bills managed to get some offense going by the middle of the season they were never consistent enough to be a real threat to anyone, especially not the division leading Patriots, and Jets. The offensive line [Read more →]

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The best player on the Cincinnati Bengals is Carson Palmer. This is assuming that Palmer is healthy both from a physical standpoint and he is in a good mental state where he happens to believe that he and his receivers are on the same page.

You want to realize that one of the biggest reasons why the Bengals are likely not in the playoffs is due to the fact that the wide receivers for the Cincinnati Bengals were not able to get on the same page with Carson Palmer. It was truly unfortunate that Palmer was not able to communicate properly with the wide receivers because the combination of Palmer throwing the ball around the field and Cedric Benson running the ball on offense could have been an extremely successful combination.

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It is truly debatable as to who the best player on the Oakland Raiders roster happens to be. The question has become harder because the Oakland Raiders did just release the player who most analysts considered to be the best player on their team.

Nnamdi Asomugha was in fact released by the Oakland Raiders due to the fact that he was unable to reach certain incentives in his contract. Raiders owner Al Davis has made several decisions in the offseason that has lead some Raiders fans to scratch their heads. The unfortunate thing is that Nnamdi Asomugha did say that he would actually like to return to the Oakland Raiders.

If you happen to be evaluating who is the best player on the Oakland Raiders roster, based on talent you probably have to select former Arkansas running back Darren McFadden. If you happen to go on actual accomplishments with the National Football League, you may want to consider defensive lineman John Henderson to be the best [Read more →]

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What a victory for the Jaguars it was! David Garrard’s spectacular score in a game with Houston marked another great season for the team.

Unfortunately for them they will now have to play without him, as well as without Jones-Drew and it will happen in a game for the playoffs. The Jags are now trying to get into the playoffs and it is the first time in 3 years that they stand any chance to do so.
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Having an enhanced performance on both ends of the floor, the Clippers find themselves in an unusual spot.

Trying for an uncommon home court win against the recently potent Rockets the Clippers will attempt to increase their longest winning run of the year Wednesday evening.

After losing 21 of their 1st twenty-six Los Angeles beat the Timberwolves 113 – 90 on Monday evening for their 3rd consecutive victory. The Clippers (8 – 21) have not picked up 4 straight since a best for the year rally December 31st, 2009 to January 2010.

They’re putting in 96.8 points & giving up 100.8 on the year however have put in 107.3 & permitted 92.3 within the winning run.

Eric Gordon threw up 5 of 7 from beyond the arc as he put up a best for the year thirty-six points Monday. He has sunk 61.5 % of his shots from 3 point range during his previous 3 matchups.

The Clippers are going to be shorthanded Wednesday as forward Craig Smith is anticipated to skip at a minimum of 2 weeks having a herniated disc within his lower back. Smith is putting in 5.8 points & 2.9 boards within 13.9 minutes.

After beginning their 3 game stretch having a 102 – 93 win against the Kings on Sunday, the Rockets (13 – 15) defeated The Warriors 121 – 112 on Monday evening for their 3rd consecutive victory.

Houston has split their previous 6 away from home after losing 8 of their 1st ten.

Kevin Martin put in thirty on Monday & is putting in 27.0 points during his past 6 matchups, over which Houston have gone 5 – 1.

Martin is putting in 22.0 points while putting up 10 of 18 from three point range during his previous 3 contests with the Clippers.

Houston has not picked up 3 consecutive away from home since November 29th to December 3rd, 2009.

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