Month: September 2019

NFC West week 4 in review: A crazy game in LA, a needed win, and a bye week

Dayna O’Gorman
Senior NFL Reporter
AFC and NFC West

By Dayna O’Gorman // @DaynaOG

The San Francisco 49ers are the lone remaining undefeated team in the NFC, and they stayed undefeated by staying home. It was the dreaded week 4 bye for the 49ers, but it worked out well for them. They headed into their week off on top of the division, and are still sitting there and the end of it.

While San Francisco didn’t have to do anything to stay in their top spot, the rest of the NFC West played what turned out to be important games in week 4. An inter-division match up in the desert between the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals, and what many thought would be an easy win in Los Angeles for the Rams…that turned into a slugfest.

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The Patriots and Bills go head to head to be on top of the AFC East

Lisa Johnson
AFC South & East Reporter

By Lisa Johnson // @LJ1303

When looking at this week’s New England Patriots game against the Buffalo Bills, not only is this an early pivotal AFC east match-up, this game already has the word epic swirling all around it. And it’s not just because both teams are 3-0. Oh no. It’s also because this has garnered what could be the strangest headline in NFL history.

Before Sunday’s matchup, Bills fans will again be warned, via social media, that there would be repercussions if any… umm… “toys” are tossed on the field. And I don’t mean kids toys. Anyone caught throwing said toys will face a lifetime ban.

One thing I know about being a life long Dolphins fans, Bills fans are easily the top-five wildest fan bases in the NFL. So this is nothing but a challenge for them.

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Preview of the Dolphins week 4 matchup against the Chargers

Lisa Johnson
AFC South & East Reporter

By Lisa Johnson // @LJ1303

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has ended his hold-out. The star running back reportedly told sources he expected to be back in week 5, however he decided to end his hold-out 3 days before the Chargers are scheduled to play the Miami Dolphins.

Couldn’t say many blame him. The Dolphins have been outscored by 117 points in their last 3 outings. The Chargers are coming off two consecutive losses and in need of a boost. The return of Gordon and a very favorable match-up could be just what the Chargers needed.

Earlier in the week when reports surfaced about the possibility of Gordon ending his hold out. Dolphins head coach Brian Flores was asked about Gordon’s return and whether they were prepared for him. Flores said they were ready.

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AFC North Week 4 Preview

 

Kate Arhar
Senior Sports Editor AFC North and NFC South

By Kate Arhar // @ClvlndK8 

Divisional Match-ups are finally here in the AFC North and there are two great ones this weekend.

Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens (2-1) host the Cleveland Browns (1-2).  Then on Monday Night Football, the Pittsburgh Steelers (0-3) host the Cincinnati Bengals (0-3)

During the off-season, it appeared that there would be a battle going on in this division. However, a season-ending injury to Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has left the team floundering. And first-year head coach Freddie Kitchens is struggling with discipline and penalty issues for the Browns.

Will this week’s match-ups ultimately decide the division?

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Week 4 preview for the AFC West

Dayna O’Gorman
Senior NFL Reporter
AFC and NFC West

By Dayna O’Gorman // @DaynaOG

While we know that the Kansas City Chiefs are exactly who we all thought they would be this year, it’s fair to say the rest of the division is a bit of a question mark. Many had the Chargers keeping pace with the Chiefs, which they still may, and the Raiders possibly competing too.

My fellow Our Turf writers and I have often commented that you don’t really know who a team is until week 4 through 6 on the season. For the AFC West, week 4 could bring a lot of clarity for fans, and give them an idea of who their team will be this year.

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NFC East: the roundup

Sonja Greenfield, Senior NFL Reporter NFC North, NFC East

By Sonja Greenfield  //@Mom23RN

Unlike the NFC North that I wrote about yesterday, not everyone in the NFC East won last Sunday.  But it’s now time to reset and get ready to kick off week 4.  It’s been an eventful week for the NFC East from hilarious to frustrating. Let’s head around and take a peek at the action.

New York Giants: This week was rookie quarterback Daniel Jones’s first start. He had a record-breaking performance, and lead the Giants to a comeback victory in Tampa Bay. The Giants twitter account had some time today to throw a little shade as well.  But with that win, came a loss in running back Saquon Barkley with a high ankle sprain.

But now it is time for RB Wayne Gallman to fill Barkley’s spot. While he’s obviously not Barkley, Gallman still was a reliable part of the Giants offense pre-Barkley.  Besides, now with Jones at quarterback, if he can keep up his performance against Washington this week, the offense will be very balanced.

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NFC North: the roundup

Sonja Greenfield, Senior NFL Reporter NFC North, NFC East

By Sonja Greenfield // @Mom23RN

It was a good week 3 for the NFC North.  Everybody won, and you can’t get too much better than that.

Though to be fair, I’m sure fans of each team wanted the others in the division to lose, but that didn’t happen.

They all got the win and just about solidifying that the division is going to live up to its nickname of the Black and Blue division this year.  Which is always fun.

Let’s head around and check in on the teams!

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Reviewing Josh Rosen’s debut with the Miami Dolphins

Lisa Johnson
AFC South & East Reporter

By Lisa Johnson //@LJ1303

If there was ever a week that the Dolphins needed a spark, this week was the one. Following a tumultuous week in the national spotlight, Coach Flores might have found himself a savior. Earlier in the week, following what he called a couple of great practices, Flores named quarterback Josh Rosen his starter in Dallas.

Now Miami will be able to see if Rosen will be a part of the restructuring process or possible trade bait for next year. Either way, it’s a welcome change that many fans have wanted.

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The AFC West was a rollercoaster ride in week 3

 

Dayna O’Gorman
Senior NFL Reporter
AFC and NFC West

By Dayna O’Gorman // @DaynaOG

It was an up and down day for the AFC West. All four teams had very tough opponents, a lot on the line, and it showed in the games.

The Kansas City Chiefs were the only undefeated team in the AFC West, the Los Angeles Chargers and Oakland Raiders had split the first two games, and the Denver Broncos were still looking for their first win of the 2019 season.

What would week 3 bring for the AFC West? Well, it was a rollercoaster for sure. One with expected losses, expected wins, and two games that were fantastic down to the last minute!

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NFC North round up: Week 3

Sonja Greenfield, Senior NFL Reporter NFC North, NFC East

By Sonja Greenfield //@Mom23RN

Week 3 is just about here. Let’s take a tour around the NFC North and see what’s been going around the division going into play on Sunday.

Let’s start with the Chicago Bears.  What in the name of wild finishes was that?  While I understand Broncos fans frustrations, a win is a win.  And the biggest news out of that win?  Kicker Eddy Pineiro.  He was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.  Which is great news for the Bears faithful, especially after last years disappointing playoff loss. The Bears have found their guy! The Bears are heading to Washington to take on the Redskins on Monday Night Football.  Hopefully, they can put all phases of their game together to get the win.

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