1. Bucs-Broncos: Something's Gotta Give

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will travel to the Mile High City to take on the Denver Broncos Sunday at 4:05 EST. The Bucs (3-1) come into the game having beaten the Packers at home 30-21 last week...

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  2. Falcons-Packers: Will the Falcons' Road Woes Continue?

    The Atlanta Falcons will travel to Green Bay to take on the Packers this Sunday at 1:00 PM. The Falcons come into this game at 2-2. They've beaten the Lions and Chiefs at home but lost to the Buccaneers and Panthers on the road...

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  3. Why Michael Turner Is the Most Overrated Running Back In The NFL

    I'm sick of hearing about Michael Turner. He is already the NFL's leading rusher and being proclaimed one of the best backs in the league now that he's been liberated from LT's shadow...

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  4. Running Backs Face Football Flaws: Truly Evaluating Rushing Statistics

    The most misguided way to judge a run defense is to base it solely on the number of rushing yards it has allowed. Say the Chargers allow Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart to rush for 150 yards on 25 carries in a game...

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  5. Drew Brees Is the Staple of the New Orleans Saints' Success

    Everyone knows that the Saints have a highly explosive offense. There are theories out there that try to explain exactly why New Orleans' offense is so good. Brees is a great quarterback and he has superb receivers...

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  6. Saints Flex Their Offensive Muscles Against 49ers

    The New Orleans Saints flew past the San Francisco 49ers with the type of offensive outburst that has within the last few years become synonymous with the Saints. Saints QB Drew Brees tossed 23-of-35 passes for 363 yards and and three touchdowns...

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  7. Bucs Defense Prevails Against Pack

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won a sloppy, quasi-defensive struggle against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday at Raymond James Stadium 30-21. Tampa's running game clicked...

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  8. Panthers QB Delhomme Named NFC Player Of The Week

    Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme has been named the NFC Player of the Week for Week Four of the NFL season. Delhomme completed 20-of-29 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns in Carolina's game against the Falcons last Sunday...

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  9. Panthers-Chiefs: Carolina Tries To Down KC, Take First Place Exclusively

    Sunday afternoon the Carolina Panthers will face the Kansas City Chiefs at 1:00 PM in Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers enter the game 3-1, having beaten the Chargers away and the Bears and Falcons at home...

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  10. Carolina Panthers' First-Quarter Report

    The NFL season is now a quarter over. The Carolina Panthers have exceeded most expectations and now sit atop the NFC South, along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Let's take a look at how they got there...

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  11. Panthers Overwhelm Falcons, Grab First Place

    The Carolina Panthers trumped the Atlanta Falcons 24-9 Sunday afternoon at Bank of America Stadium, taking first place in the process. It was a day for the books. The win marked the 100th in Panthers franchise history...

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  12. Panthers—Falcons: Rivalry Intensifies With First Place On The Line

    The Panthers and Falcons renew their intense rivalry Sunday afternoon at 1:00 in Bank of America Stadium. Panthers—Falcons games are always intense. They've been rivals for as long as both teams have been in existence...

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  13. NFL Week 3 Report: Bills 3-0, SF Wins, Ravens Stay Undefeated

    Kansas City Chiefs @ Atlanta Falcons The Falcons used a nicely balanced offense and a pick-six to cruise past the hapless Chiefs. RB Michael Turner earned his second 100-yard rushing game of the season...

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  14. Steve Smith's Debut Ruined by Frerotte-Led Vikings

    The Minnesota Vikings came back to beat the Carolina Panthers 20-10 on Sunday afternoon at the Humphrey Metrodome. The Panthers scored the first 10 points of the game, but couldn't hold on against the surging Vikings...

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  15. Top Ten Songs to Help You Get Pumped Up For Football

    I'm an intense guy. I relish the hype that builds up prior to every NFL game. I thrive on it. I love it. I often find that music helps to heighten the sense of urgency that makes every week of the NFL season so captivating...

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  16. Panthers-Vikings: Steve Smith's Fiery Return, Vikings Desperate to Avoid 0-3

    This Sunday the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings will face off surrounded by the hype of Steve Smith's return to the Panthers and the Vikings' already-dwindling playoff chances...

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  17. Why the Bears Defense Is Not As Good As It Looks

    The Chicago Bears defense has looked great this year. Their defense ranks eighth in the league in yards allowed per game at 254.5 yards...

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  18. Call Me Crazy, But...

    Okay, I'm just gonna put this out there right now: The Carolina Panthers could win the Super Bowl. This notion must seem crazy to you. But it's not as crazy as it seems...

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  19. Panthers Top Bears, Improve to 2-0

    The Carolina Panthers edged the Chicago Bears 20-17 at Bank of America Stadium Sunday afternoon. Despite their victory, the Panthers had a dysmal first half. Carolina went 3-and-out on their first possession...

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  20. Preview—Panthers-Bears: A Battle Between Potential NFC Sleepers

    In Week One the Panthers beat the San Diego Chargers 26-24 in one of the biggest upsets of the week. This week they look to carry the momentum from their monumental overthrow of ...

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  21. Five Key Questions About the Panthers-Bears Game

    The Carolina Panthers will play the Chicago Bears in their home opener this Sunday. Bleacher Report Columnist Matt Gilmartin answers five key questions to get you ready for the game...

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  22. Top 10 Nicknames in Sports

    *I'd like to give credit for the idea for this article to my friend Zach Kern. Nicknames are commonplace in pro sports. All the best players—and some of the worst, too—have them...

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  23. Move Over, Saints, There's a New Best Offense in the NFC South!

    The New Orleans Saints' offense has been regarded as one of the best in the NFL, let alone the best in their division, the NFC South. This view was indisputable, until recently...

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  24. 2008 Could Be The Year The NFL Tides Turn

    Week 1 of the NFL season brought more than its fair share of surprises. The Falcons won. The Bills trumped Seattle. Tennessee beat Jacksonville. The Panthers one-upped the Chargers, and the Bears took down the Colts...

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  25. Believe It: Panthers Stun Chargers In Huge Week One Upset!!!

    One famous sports commentator once said, "I don't believe what I just saw!" The feeling's mutual. I just saw my beloved Panthers top the Chargers 26-24 on a touchdown pass thrown as time expired...

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