Category: The Gridiron Articles
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Despite loss, Rams are to be reckoned with
This week two matchup between the NFC favorite 49ers and their in-division rival Rams started with low expectations for this Rams team. The second youngest team, only behind the Green Bay Packers put on a show at home. To start the game Brock Purdy and the 49ers drove down the field and capped it off…
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Defense Wins Championship but Can it without Offense?
The Steelers improved their Monday Night Football winning streak to 21 games. The black and gold seem to shine brightest under the lights. Mike Tomlin always talks about splash plays and boy did the Steelers deliver those for him last night. That’s pretty much all they delivered though. The offense looked unimpressive outside of a…
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Panthers offense finds rhythm late, but not enough to win Youngs’ home opener.
The theme through 8 quarters of the NFL season has been the same for the Carolina Panthers. A dominant defense, with a lackluster offense. The Panthers defense came to play on Monday night. They were able to contain the Saints offense for the most part outside of two explosive plays one by Chris Olave and…
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The Mile high let down
Well…that was certainly not what we wanted but kind of expected. With week 2 now in the books let’s take a look at the Broncos vs. Commanders match-up. It’s an age-old saying “It’s not how you start It’s how you finish” I feel this game is the definition of that quote. In the 2nd QTR,…
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Dolphins beat the Patriots 24-17
Well, the Patriots are 0-2 for the first time since 2001 in a 24-17 loss to the Dolphins. Oh boy, what is there to say about this game? This Patriots’ team isn’t too much different than last season. Other than a few minor changes on offense. I will say, that I think JuJu is overall…
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GAME REVIEW: Saints Win in Defensive Showdown on Monday Night
The New Orleans Saints[2-0] defeat the Carolina Panthers[0-2] 20-17. Next week, the Saints travel to play the Green Bay Packers while the Panthers travel to play the Seattle Seahawks. 1st Quarter: Panthers Kicker Eddy Piñeiro makes a 52-yard field goal. Saints Kicker Blake Grupe makes a 28-yard field goal. 2nd Quarter: Blake Grupe makes a…
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Turnover Frenzy In Penn State Win Over Illinois
#7 Penn State defeats Unranked Illinois 30-13. Next week, Penn State hosts Iowa while Illinois hosts Florida Atlantic. 1st Quarter: Illinois Kicker Caleb Griffin misses a 47-yard field goal on the opening drive. Illinois Running Back Josh McCray fumbles the ball on a handoff and Penn State Linebacker Kobe King recovers. Alex Felkins kicks a…
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Can’t Play Like in the B1G
A win is a win and they help build confidence but you can’t be satisfied in the last hit by the Badgers win on Saturday. You can enjoy it but the play needs to get better. The defense forces six turnovers. The offense held on to the ball and protected the quarterback. These are all…
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Oklahoma State gets blown out by South Alabama
The Oklahoma State Cowboys look absolutely awful in a 33-7 lost to South Alabama in Boone Pickens Stadium. The Cowboys looked awful in this game and will continue to struggle with upcoming Big 12 games on the schedule. OSU would receive the ball first, pick up a first down and then punt it away to…
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Ground Game Explodes In Eagles Win Over Vikings
The Philadelphia Eagles[2-0] defeat the Minnesota Vikings[0-2] 34-28 in week 2. Next week, the Eagles will travel to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while the Vikings host the Los Angeles Chargers. 1st Quarter: Another weird offensive play call on the opening drive with a read option on 3rd and goal from the 8-yard line. Jake…