field goal
Listed below are all the posts we have tagged with the term "field goal"The Vikings Win The Vikings Win
You would have thought that the Minnesota Vikings had won the Super Bowl by how happy the team and their fans were after winning yesterday's game against the New York Giants at Giants stadium 24-21. That's how this season has gone. Vikings fans are looking for anything to go right. Yesterday's game gave Vikings fans [...]
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The Redzone: What made Marion crumble? · The Score
Chicago Bears running back Marion Barber (24) is hit by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Marcus Thomas, rear, and defensive end Elvis Dumervil (92).Image: Joe Mahoney/AP/Press Association ImagesChicago Bears 10 @ Tim Tebow (seemingly) 13 APART FROM THAT time when Space Cowboy seemed a realistic career prospect, I always wanted to be a physicist when I [...]
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Manning rallies Giants past Cowboys, 37-34
Eli Manning and the New York Giants finally have something toshow for all their hard work _ first place in the NFC East. On the verge of being knocked to the edge of the playoff chase,Manning led the Giants to two touchdowns in the final 3:14 andJason Pierre-Paul blocked a field goal as time expired, [...]
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College football: St. Xavier title trip spurred by late big plays
By Steve Millar For Sun-Times Media December 7, 2011 7:48PM Quarterback Jimmy Coy has directed the St. Xavier offense to a second-half rally in Saturday's semifinal at Marian (Ind.). | File photo storyidforme: 22431936 tmspicid: 8366673 fileheaderid: 3781533 Updated: December 8, 2011 2:09AM St. Xavier quarterback Jimmy Coy often says it takes just one big [...]
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Bennett shows he can do more than block
IRVING – Underachieving Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett stepped out of his usual blocking role to make three catches, including two on scoring drives, in Sunday’s 27-24 overtime win at Washington. The Texas A&M alum’s biggest grab was a 14-yard reception in OT that gave Dallas possession in Washington territory en route to the winning [...]
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Philip Rivers' epic blunder dooms Chargers – Audibles
With every great moment in Philip Rivers' career, every clutch win or incredible playoff run, there comes a frustrating letdown. Whether it's the playoff losses in the 2006, '07, '08 and '09 seasons or flat out missing the postseason in 2010, Rivers has been one of the NFL's poster children for unfulfilled potential. And yet, [...]
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Pittsburgh Steelers team report: Roethlisberger wants to use no-huddle more
PITTSBURGH — Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said he would like to use more of the no-huddle offense—something the Pittsburgh Steelers have used sparingly this season. Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians likes to use the attack to provide a spark, and the offense hasn’t really needed that the past two games—at least not at the start of the [...]
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Post Game Analysis – Eagles Vs Cowboys
The Eagles had a real nice opportunity last night to put themselves in a great position in the NFC East but failed to do so. They were inconsistent on both sides of the ball and really struggled to get much going offensively. Our short yardage game was down right embarrassing and it was a completely [...]
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Texans better improve D if they hope to beat Steelers
Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson had trouble covering Saints wide receiver Lance Moore in the fourth quarter on Sunday. (Brett Coomer/Chronicle) Once again, the Texans proved they still don't deserve to dine at the head table. I'm not surprised. The Texans are right where I predicted they would be before the season — 2-1 after beating [...]
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NFL Picks Week 1: 3 Games Certain to Be Nail Biters
Leon Halip/Getty Images The 2011 NFL season will be filled with great games, and it all begins in Week 1. With some great match ups set to get under way on Sunday, be prepared for some exciting football. Of course, there will be some blowout games because a few teams just aren't ready to win [...]
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NFL Picks Week 1: 3 Underdogs Guaranteed to Cover Spread in Opening Game
Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The NFL season is just seven days away, and I am prepping my opening weekend bets as we speak. After going four for six on my opening weekend of college football, I'm confident my NFL picks will end well also. Here are my three underdog predictions for Week One of the [...]
