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      Tony Romo, Cowboys shred Browns 28-10

      September 7, 2008 /

      Marion Barber and Felix Jones combined for 142 yards and three touchdowns while Tony Romo threw for 320 yards and one touchdown as the Dallas Cowboys handled the Browns 28-10 in Cleveland.

      The Cowboy receivers were able to find soft spots all game as Romo completely dissected Cleveland’s inexperienced secondary. And with the Browns playing mostly in zone to try and stop Dallas’s passing attack, the Cowboys’ offensive line was able to manhandle Cleveland’s front seven in the run game. The rookie Jones was very impressive, although the holes that he was running through in the second half were massive.

      After struggling in preseason, the Browns needed to come out and have a good showing Sunday. But they looked like they weren’t even in the same league as Dallas on Sunday, at least defensively. Jamal Lewis rushed for 62 yards on 13 carries and Derek Anderson threw for 114 yards and a touchdown, so for the most part they were fine. But this was a rough start for a team that gave up multiple top draft picks to improve its defense.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      Tom Brady, Brodie Croyle hurt in Patriots’ 17-10 win over Chiefs

      September 7, 2008 /

      Tom Brady left the New England Patriots’ 17-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday after his leg bent backwards during a passing play. Brady was able to walk off the field, but he didn’t return. It’s unclear at this point how bad the injury is.

      Matt Cassel filled in well for Brady, throwing for 152 yards on 13 of 18 passing and a touchdown. Much like last year, Laurence Maroney split carries with Sammy Morris. Both backs got 10 carries as Morris rushed for 53 and Maroney 51, respectively. Randy Moss had 116 receiving yards on six receptions and hooked up with Brady for a first quarter touchdown.

      The Chiefs also lost their starting quarterback after Brodie Croyle suffered a separated shoulder. Damon Huard finished the game and will likely start next week. KC gave the Pats everything they could handle without Brady, but dropped passes plagued the team all game. Larry Johnson rushed for 74 yards on 22 carries, but more importantly he looked healthy. I realize Brady didn’t play the entire game, but the Chiefs might not be as bad as people think this season based on their performance Sunday.

      UPDATE: Michael Silver from Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Tom Brady may be out for the season with a torn ACL in his right knee. We’ll see if these reports are confirmed.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      Titans’ defense harasses Jaguars in 17-10 win; Vince Young hurt

      September 7, 2008 /

      David GarrardThe Jacksonville Jaguars are highly regarded as a potential Super Bowl contender this year, but they’re off to a rough start after losing 17-10 to the Tennessee Titans.

      • The Titans recorded seven sacks and intercepted David Garrard twice (he threw three all of last season). Cortland Finnegan had both interceptions after having one in his first two NFL seasons.
      • The Jaguars were held to 33 yards rushing (1.9 yards per rush), their fewest in a game since Oct. 1, 2006 when they were held to 32 at Washington.
      • Tennessee rookie Chris Johnson rushed for 93 yards (6.2 per attempt) in his NFL debut.

      I realize Tennessee is coming off a playoff season and Vince Young keeps them competitive with his athleticism, but this game was still a shocker. For the Titans to hold the Jags to only 33 yards rushing was impressive. And Garrard only threw three interceptions total last year, but threw two in one game Sunday. For a team that is often regarded as one of the more physical squads in the league, Jacksonville was manhandled Sunday.

      Speaking of Young, he continues to struggle in the passing game and eventually left the game on crunches after spraining his left knee. He threw for only 110 yards on 12 of 22 passing, and also added two interceptions. The home crowd even booed him on the second interception.

      The defense is going to keep Tennessee in most games, but this team needs Young to develop (not too mention stay healthy) in the passing game or else there will always be a ceiling on the Titans’ success.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      So much for an upset, Steelers hammer Texans 38-17

      September 7, 2008 /

      The Houston Texans are highly regarded as a potential sleeper playoff team this year in the AFC. And entering Week 1, many figured they were prime candidates to pull off an upset of the Pittsburgh Steelers. So much for that – Pittsburgh crushed mounted a 35-3 lead and eventually routed the Texans 38-17.

      Two main concerns for the Steelers entering the season were the offensive line and the health of Willie Parker. Both looked fine Sunday as Parker rushed for 138 yards on 25 carries and the o-line kept Ben Roethlisberger (13 for 14, 137 yards, 2 TDs) upright.

      Houston QB Matt Schaub was largely effective, throwing for 202 yards on 25 of 33 passing and a touchdown. But he threw back-to-back interceptions in the first half, one leading to a Steelers’ touchdown. As for the Texans’ running game, which was a concern entering the season, didn’t quell any fears. Houston totaled just 75 yards on the ground.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      Trent Edwards solid in Bills’ 34-10 rout over Seahawks

      September 7, 2008 /

      The Buffalo Bills lost one of their most productive defenders less than a week ago, but still managed to hold the Seattle Seahawks to only 85 yards rushing in their 34-10 Week 1 victory.

      Bills’ quarterback Trent Edwards threw for 215 yards and a touchdown on 19 of 30 passing. Marshawn Lynch added 76 rushing yards and a touchdown while Lee Evans totaled 102 yards on only four catches.

      This was a complete trap game right from the start. The Bills were favored by a point and everyone was scratching their head because Seattle is arguably the better team (not too mention coming off a playoff year). But the Hawks’ running game was a mess in preseason and looked bad again Sunday. The surprising thing was how bad Seattle’s defense played. Edwards and Lynch are nice young players, but the Seahawks defense has a solid front seven and an above average secondary. There’s no reason for them to keep thrashed for 338 yards and 34 points.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

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