I do not believe that it is time to hit the panic button just however. However,Ray Rice Jersey I've gone back and looked at Joe Flacco's final 6 video games (all around the road) to have a sense of what progression (if any) the Ravens beginning quarterback has made. The numbers are in fact alarming. He has not thrown for greater than 250 yards in any single game, and he's averaging under 150 yards per contest. Haloti Ngata JerseyThat would not be such a problem if he had a large completion percentage and a constructive touchdown-to-interception ratio. Nonetheless, neither are the case. His completion percentage is only 51.2% and he's thrown 3 touchdowns and nine interceptions over that span. See summary of statistics beneath:

The typical theme right here is that all of these video games had been around the road, against a number of the top rated defenses inside the NFL.Flyers Jersey This really is in which Joe has to make the most progress, if he desires to become an elite quarterback within the league. He can carry on to put up massive numbers against the Bears, Chiefs and Browns at M&T Bank Stadium, but he'll remain an average quarterback if he is not able to progress beyond that point.

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The Broncos are now 3-8 and just one particular loss away from getting mathematically eliminated in the playoffs. Todd Haley as well as the Chiefs would adore nothing greater than to provide that loss in Kansas City this Sunday. After the butt-whooping the Broncos handed the Chiefs just a couple of weeks ago,Joe Flacco Jersey I am positive the Chiefs will probably be lots motivated -- especially considering that they in fact nonetheless have some thing to play for. As being a fan of a 3-8 team, I am with the point in which losing doesn't appear so poor anymore.Ray Lewis Jersey In reality, the more the team loses, the larger the draft pick-- and there's no doubt we want the talent. But that said, I do not assume the Broncos players or coaches strategy on laying down, specifically against the rival Chiefs. The Chiefs have much more to play for and are challenging to beat in your own home, Ray Rice Jersey so I do give them the edge. But I also think it must be a fairly close game. Broncos 23, Chiefs 30.

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The Broncos (3-10) head to Oakland this week to take around the Raiders (6-7). Tim Tebow Jersey For that first time in a prolonged time, the Broncos will face the Raiders as underdogs. Considering the way the Raiders rushing attack and defense have already been playing, too as the turmoil on both sides in the ball for the Broncos,Von Miller Jersey this really is really no surprise. Actually, now that I'm officially rooting for your Broncos to drop in hopes of scoring a higher draft select, It's great to determine the Raiders climbing out of the AFC West basement for as soon as. Last week the Broncos offense totally unraveled without having McDaniels as their play caller, and their defense yet again lived up to it's billing because the worst defense within the league. So, even though I hope the Raiders never put up 59 points on Sunday --Brian Dawkins Jersey like they did in the previous meeting -- I do count on them to ride their operating game and defense to a pretty easy victory.

Raiders 28
Broncos 14

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Hard loss for your Broncos this week. The game was definitely closer than the score indicated. The truth is, the Broncos have been the much better group on Sunday.Matthew Stafford Jersey Minus the turnovers and red-zone troubles and they probably would have won. There's no this kind of thing as being a moral victory, however the Broncos certainly gave fans some items to become optimistic about moving forward. --Sonny Platt

This is another hard pill to swallow for the Broncos. A lot of fans had lower expectations heading into this game,Jahvid Best Jersey and I maintained that the Broncos have been good adequate to hang about with the Colts. Although proving me incorrect, I also feel the Broncos showed how potent of an aerial attack they genuinely have. Yards do not usually equate to factors, since the Broncos were one particular of two teams to rack up more than 500 yards of offense and score just one touchdown. To beat the Colts, you will need to reap the benefits of red zone opportunities and limit mistakes.Ndamukong Suh Jersey The Broncos turned the ball more than 3 times and had 5 red zone possibilities, none of which resulted in a touchdown. Clearly, the Broncos will probably be preaching red zone efficiency in practice this week, as it was the distinction amongst scoring 42 factors and 13. --Sayre Bedinger

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It is that time from the year once more. No, not Christmastime, but scoreboard-watching time. Thankfully for your Denver Broncos most of the other contenders for your AFC’s two wildcard spots will have played from the time they play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Fiscal Area. But very first things initial.Tim Tebow Jersey A win would go a lengthy way in getting Denver back to the playoffs for that first time given that 2005. 3 things to seem for in Sunday’s game:

_RB Brian Westbrook and LeSean McCoy vs. Denver’s front seven:

Westbrook has played in just 6 video games this season, but the former NFL All-Pro has been cleared to play Sunday. Westbrook and rookie McCoy is going to be looking to exploit a Denver defense that allowed 241 yards around the ground in last week’s loss to Oakland. Denver’s defense ought to discover a approach to disrupt the Philadelphia backfield because with quarterback Donovan McNabb and deep threat DeSean Jackson most likely to search out openings inside the passing game, if the Eagles can run the ball at the same time it will be a prolonged day for the Broncos.

_Brian Dawkins, Correll Buckhalter return to Philly:

Von Miller Jersey A lot can be stated for playing with emotion. Once the New England Patriots came to Invesco Area earlier this year, Josh McDaniels had his team ready to go in his own private game against his mentor Bill Belichick. Dawkins, the emotional leader in the Eagles defense for many years, and workhorse operating back Buckhalter could give Denver the lift it needs to steal a important road victory and push the Broncos one particular step closer towards the playoffs.Aaron Rodgers Jersey

_Broncos vs. the scoreboard:

Denver’s game is scheduled for any four:15 p.m. Eastern kickoff Sunday. From the time the Broncos take the area, Tennessee may have currently played San Diego in your own home on Christmas evening, Houston will have battled Miami, Baltimore may have played Pittsburgh and Jacksonville may have finished up its game with New England. The Titans, Texans, Dolphins, Ravens, Steelers and Jaguars are battling, as well as Denver, for any wildcard spot with two weeks left to go. In earnest, the scoreboard watching will likely be in full-speed mode as only one game separates these teams.Charles Woodson Jersey.

Fantasy view: Brandon Marshall

When the Broncos require a big-time functionality, it's come from Marshall. He has a touchdown in every single from the past three video games and 6 above the final six. He’s also caught a minimum of 6 passes in the final four video games, like his 21-catch, 200-yard performance at Indianapolis two weeks ago. Philadelphia’s 14th-ranked pass defense will pose a threat, but quarterback Kyle Orton really should seem for Marshall early and typically in this one.Jonathan Toews Jerseys

Injury report:

RB Correll Buckhalter, S Renaldo Hill and LB D.J. Williams were all limited in practice Thursday as a result of ankle injuries. CB Ty Law (hamstring) and WR Eddie Royal (neck) did not practice. S David Bruton participated regardless of battling illness.

--- MICHAEL HICKS.

The Green Bay Packers (9-6), playing to maintain playoff hopes alive, dominated the New York Giants (9-6) and gained a crucial tiebreaker against the Giants.

“We were ready to play today,”Tim Tebow Jersey Packers broad receiver Greg Jennings said inside the locker space following the game. “We ready all week with all the concentrate and mindset of, ‘this is it--this is our season.’”

Packers coach Mike McCarthy named the game one with the most full he’s observed this season.

“I believed we performed very properly in all 3 locations,” McCarthy stated.Von Miller Jersey

The 1st play of the Packers’ 2nd possession quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw deep more than the middle to wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who had beat Giants safety Antrel Rolle, for an 80-yard touchdown strike.

The Pack was up 14-0 at the end of the initial quarter and feeling extremely excellent about their chances. The Giants battled back to tie the game at 14-14 in the 2nd quarter prior to permitting a running back John Kuhn--who had a career-high 3 TDs,Aaron Rodgers Jersey two rushing and 1 receiving--to muscle his way to the finish zone on an eight-yard run. The Packers lead the rest of the way.

At the end in the day Rodgers tied his regular-season career-high four touchdowns and had a regular-season career substantial 404 yards--the most by a Packers QB given that Lynn Dickey threw for 418 yards against Tampa Bay in 1980. He hit on 25 of 37 passes and had no interceptions to get a passer rating of 139.9.

“He is a superb quarterback all around,”Charles Woodson Jersey Giants safety Deon Grant mentioned of Rodgers. “He can run, he includes a great arm and he has one particular of the fastest releases that you simply can get so he wasn’t allowing our defensive line to obtain there.”

The Packers offense like a entire had 515 yards, dominated the time of possession 37.01 to 22:59 and had 27 initial downs to the Giants’ 16.

The defense, which had been inside a turnover slump, snagged 4 Eli Manning passes and forced two fumbles. The 1st interception came around the Giants 2nd possession when Manning, facing third-and-11 in the Giants 29, threw deep above the middle for Hakeem Nicks. Tramon Williams had good coverage and produced the choose. The other 3 interceptions, created by cornerback Sam Shiels, safety Nick Collins and linebacker A.J. Hawk, came within the fourth quarter with the Giants trailing 31-17 and cause two Packers touchdowns. Cornerback Charles Woodson and linebacker Clay Matthews created two forced fumbles inside the third quarter which the Packers converted into a area goal.

“It’s an excellent feeling, especially to have a win within this do-or-die circumstance,”Patrick Kane Jerseys
Matthews mentioned with the defense’s six turnovers. “We knew what was at stake, but we had to execute the game plan the way in which we had--stop the run, make them one-dimensional, get some stress and get some interceptions--and that’s precisely what occurred tonight.”

Linebacker Desmond Bishop, who had 9 tackles and kept Matthews’ forced fumble from going out of bounds, felt the defense had its very best game of the season.

“We ultimately put it with each other in all 4 quarters and actually showed just how much talent we've got and just how much likely we really have. Bishop mentioned.

The win lets the Packers’ playoff hopes reside for an additional week. A win over the NFC North champion Bears as well as the Packers will secure a playoff spot.

“It’s playoff game No. 2 and after that hopefully No. 3 and No. four, and so on till we get it done--to complete what we set out to complete,” Jennings mentioned of following week’s game. “Going into this week, we've got to possess an even greater concentrate. Obviously, a division opponent and they’re rolling correct now, and they look great.”

The Packers are seeking rather good themselves.

-- GERRARD DIAZ
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The Green Bay Packers as well as the word "playoffs" just appear to go together.

Even with a season of parity and unending injuries, this group seemed destined for a lot more.Claude Giroux Jersey Just watching them as being a group you are able to inform they've wonderful chemistry. Aaron Rodgers is a superb leader and has the trust and respect in the group, the organization and the fans.

So right here we're in post season, obtaining ready for our initial playoff game in the year. It looks like the road to Dallas with be riddled with birds. First the Eagles in Philadelphia, then more than likely the Falcons in Atlanta.

There is really a buzz about the Packers.Troy Polamalu Jersey The typical theme is that the Packers are harmful and most sports commentators say "they" wouldn't desire to me up using the Packers inside the playoffs. And now, there is the Sports Illustrated jinx. Within the newest concern, the Patriots and Packers are picked to visit the large dance.Jaromir Jagr Jersey The concern also eludes to a prediction of a Patriots win...that's exactly where the "curse" comes in. The jinx is on the team who dons the cover of that situation, which can be the Patriots.

So jinx 'em, intimidate them, or simply go out and play some hard fought football. We require this win against the Eagles to but to bed all the nay say-ers about Aaron's capability to win a post season game. And we need to get for the following level.Mike Richards Jersey

This team is prepared, prepared and -- most importantly -- able to win and move on towards the Falcons.

For Packers news on Twitter, stick to @Packers_Live.

For more on the Green Bay Packers,Chris Pronger Jersey check out FanSided's Lombardi Ave blog.

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It wasn’t pretty, however the Packers are in the playoffs. And they needed to make it as well,Ray Lewis Jersey because of Lovie Smith’s perplexing selection to help keep his starters in the complete game. Without any running game, and Rodgers and also the offense out of sync, this game was all about the Packers defense, which played one of its very best video games of the year, dropping Cutler 6 times and selecting him off twice. A theme for this Packers defense has been inexperienced players doing properly in large spots, and Erik Walden continued that trend with 10 tackles and two sacks. The defense is playing extremely properly proper now, however they possess a massive check up coming week in Michael Vick and company. --Ryan Holmes

Through an up-and-down season, riddled with more-than-the-average variety of injuries,Jeff Carter Jersey the Green Bay Packers have produced it to ten wins and can enter the NFL playoffs. The Packers held on and played inspired defense and special teams in spite of the Bears and coach Lovie Smith’s attempt to play the spoiler.Haloti Ngata Jersey The offense struggled but was capable of punch in the decisive touchdown, an Aaron Rodgers pass to tight finish Donald Lee. The Packers are already playing elimination games for your last two weeks.Ray Rice Jersey It wasn’t straightforward, however the Pack got it completed. The following check will be the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Michael Vick.Flyers Jersey --Gerrard Diaz

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Super Bowl XLV, a contest among teams from blue-collar towns for your appropriate to call themselves World Champions. The Green Bay Packers as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers have 9 Super Bowl victories amongst them, three for that Pack and six for that Steelers. Even with all these championships, these two legendary franchises have in no way faced one another in the Super Bowl.

The Packers needed to navigate an injury-riddled season along with a sixth seed within the playoffs to obtain to this game. This is the Pack’s sixth elimination game inside a row. This Super Bowl run was as unexpected as it was dominant.Tim Tebow Jersey

And they couldn’t ask for far better circumstances, within controlled circumstances of Cowboys Stadium, to play their game.

When the Packers have the ball, they'll have to do 3 issues to dissect this challenging Steelers D.

Settle down
Super Bowls are distinct games. Everybody comes out cranked as much as eleven. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been red-hot this post-season, but in some large regular-season video games he has come out over-excited and throwing off target. That can not occur Sunday. That goes for your receivers as well. When Greg Jennings caught a prolonged pass more than the middle early inside the game against the Falcons, he tried as well hard to maintain going and fumbled the ball Von Miller Jersey. Another reason to keep calm? The Packers will require a cool head to cope with the initial onslaught by this nasty Steelers defense.

Spread ‘em out
The Packers have four top quality broad receivers. And they will require them. Together with the Steelers sure to bring a good deal of pressure early, having 4 receivers around the area will up the stakes for the Steelers blitz. With four receivers, the consequences of not getting to Aaron Rodgers on a blitz is actually a uncovered receiver running totally free. In the event the Steelers drop back into coverage, the Packers are great at moving receivers to get the precise matchup they want and exploiting nickel and dime corners one-on-one.

Don’t forget to run
The Steelers can stuff the run far better than any person.Brian Dawkins Jersey For many offenses this causes flop-sweat and panic. Not the Packers. They've been with no their leading running back all season lengthy and Mike McCarthy has always tended to prefer to pass to set up the run. And given that the Packers have an benefit passing, McCarthy will no doubt keep correct to form in SB45. But that doesn’t mean the Packers can abandon the run totally. James Starks has supplied a spark towards the operating game this post-season and has some genuine talent. If he gets greater than 20 carries within this Super Bowl, you can assume the Packers are carrying out properly. McCarthy has explained that the operating game is not about the yards acquired, it’s regarding the variety of carries and what defenses are expecting.

The Packers defense has been producing its mark this season. The blend of a tenacious pass rush as well as a secondary 2nd to none has left opposing quarterbacks battered and confused.Willis McGahee Jersey Here’s how they could get it performed against Ben Roethlisberger and also the Steelers’ offense.

Use the within blitz
Maurkice Pouncey, the Steelers’ talented rookie center, may miss this game with a large ankle sprain. Both a hobbled Pouncey or backup Doug Legursky will likely be inviting targets for Green Bay’s monster nose tackle B.J. Raji. The Packers could also blitz linebackers Desmond Bishop and a.J. Hawk up the middle. Even Clay Matthews circles around to the within on some plays. The Packers get fantastic edge pressure, but what has made it deadly is the fact that they collapse the pocket just as well. Whatever occurs, I don’t assume Roethlisberger to spend much time sitting inside the pocket.

Tackle Ben
Even if the pass rush gets to “Big Ben,” it is no assure he’ll go down. He evades pass rushers and it is at his greatest when he extends the play. Evidence for that came once the Packers played the Steelers in 2009. The Packers sacked Roethlisberger 5 instances, but had 5 other opportunities and failed to tackle.Joe Flacco Jersey If anything at all, the Packers pass rush has been a lot more successful this season, as defensive coordinator Dom Capers has expanded the playbook in year two of Green Bay’s 3-4. With the Steelers’ offensive line staying a weakness, the Packers really should get to Roethlisberger, they just need to tackle.

Turnovers
Watching the AFC Championship game needed to get the Packers’ defensive backs excited. Roethlisberger has only thrown 5 interceptions this season. Two came against the Jets in the championship game, and it could have been a lot of more. Passes had been bouncing off of Jets defenders facemasks and hands. If Roethlisberger helps make those kinds of throws against the Packers’ ball-hawking secondary they'll be intercepted. Perhaps the very best attribute of the Packers’ secondary is that, across the board, the defenders can catch. Rookie cornerback Sam Shields, who converted from broad receiver his senior year of college, has two interceptions this post-season. Tramon Williams has 3 post-season picks, one for any touchdown. Who can blame quarterbacks for throwing at Shields and Williams when Charles Woodson and Nick Collins are on the area? Some passers have tried to avoid the secondary altogether, and Desmond Bishop, Clay Matthews and B.J. Raji have the touchdowns to prove it.

At 1 point this season McCarthy said of his group, “We’re nobody’s underdog.” The Packers are certainly favored in Super Bowl XLV. With good cause; the Pack is four quarters away from proving their coach proper.

-- GERRARD DIAZ
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Super Bowl XLV, a contest between teams from blue-collar towns for your right to call themselves Planet Champions. The Green Bay Packers and also the Pittsburgh Steelers have nine Super Bowl victories in between them, 3 for your Pack and six for your Steelers. Even with all individuals championships, these two legendary franchises have never faced one another in the Super Bowl.

The Packers had to navigate an injury-riddled season as well as a sixth seed inside the playoffs to have to this game. This is the Pack’s sixth elimination game inside a row. This Super Bowl run was as unexpected because it was dominant.Bobby Hull Jersey

And they couldn’t ask for greater conditions, inside managed situations of Cowboys Stadium, to play their game.

When the Packers have the ball,Matthew Stafford Jersey they are going to must do 3 points to dissect this difficult Steelers D.

Settle down
Super Bowls are various games. Everyone comes out cranked up to eleven. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been red-hot this post-season, but in some huge regular-season video games he has come out over-excited and throwing off target. That can not take place Sunday. That goes for the receivers also. When Greg Jennings caught a long pass above the middle early within the game against the Falcons,Ndamukong Suh Jersey he attempted also difficult to preserve going and fumbled the ball. One more reason to remain calm? The Packers will need to have a cool head to handle the initial onslaught by this nasty Steelers defense.

Spread ‘em out
The Packers have four good quality wide receivers. And they will want them. Using the Steelers certain to bring a great deal of stress early, having 4 receivers around the area will up the stakes for that Steelers blitz. With 4 receivers, the consequences of not obtaining to Aaron Rodgers on a blitz is actually a uncovered receiver running free. If the Steelers drop back into coverage, the Packers are great at moving receivers to acquire the precise matchup they want and exploiting nickel and dime corners one-on-one.

Don’t forget to run
The Steelers can stuff the run much better than anyone.Jahvid Best Jersey For most offenses this causes flop-sweat and panic. Not the Packers. They've been without having their top running back all season prolonged and Mike McCarthy has always tended to prefer to pass to setup the run. And since the Packers have an benefit passing, McCarthy will no doubt stay true to kind in SB45. But that doesn’t suggest the Packers can abandon the run completely. James Starks has offered a spark towards the operating game this post-season and has some genuine talent. If he gets over 20 carries within this Super Bowl, you can presume the Packers are performing properly. McCarthy has explained the running game is just not in regards to the yards gained, it is in regards to the number of carries and what defenses are expecting.

The Packers defense has been producing its mark this season. The combination of a tenacious pass rush as well as a secondary 2nd to none has left opposing quarterbacks battered and confused. Here’s how they can get it carried out against Ben Roethlisberger and also the Steelers’ offense.

Use the inside blitz
Maurkice Pouncey, the Steelers’ talented rookie center, might miss this game with a higher ankle sprain.Calvin Johnson Jersey Each a hobbled Pouncey or backup Doug Legursky will probably be inviting targets for Green Bay’s monster nose tackle B.J. Raji. The Packers could also blitz linebackers Desmond Bishop and a.J. Hawk up the middle. Even Clay Matthews circles close to to the within on some plays. The Packers get excellent edge pressure, but what has made it deadly is that they collapse the pocket just also. What ever transpires, I don’t anticipate Roethlisberger to invest significantly time sitting inside the pocket.

Tackle Ben
Even though the pass rush gets to “Big Ben,” it’s no guarantee he’ll go down. He evades pass rushers and is at his best when he extends the play. Evidence for that came once the Packers played the Steelers in 2009. The Packers sacked Roethlisberger 5 occasions, but had five other opportunities and failed to tackle. If anything, the Packers pass rush has been more powerful this season, as defensive coordinator Dom Capers has expanded the playbook in year two of Green Bay’s 3-4. Together with the Steelers’ offensive line being a weakness, the Packers ought to get to Roethlisberger, they just should tackle.

Turnovers
Watching the AFC Championship game needed to get the Packers’ defensive backs excited. Roethlisberger has only thrown five interceptions this season. Two came against the Jets in the championship game, and it could have been a lot of much more. Passes have been bouncing off of Jets defenders facemasks and hands. If Roethlisberger helps make these kinds of throws against the Packers’ ball-hawking secondary they're going to be intercepted. Maybe the best attribute from the Packers’ secondary is that, across the board, the defenders can catch. Rookie cornerback Sam Shields, who converted from wide receiver his senior year of college, has two interceptions this post-season. Tramon Williams has three post-season picks, a single for any touchdown. Who can blame quarterbacks for throwing at Shields and Williams when Charles Woodson and Nick Collins are on the area? Some passers have attempted to avoid the secondary altogether, and Desmond Bishop, Clay Matthews and B.J. Raji have the touchdowns to show it.

At 1 point this season McCarthy mentioned of his team, “We’re nobody’s underdog.” The Packers are indeed favored in Super Bowl XLV. With good reason; the Pack is 4 quarters away from proving their coach correct.

-- GERRARD DIAZ
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