Archive for December, 2007

The New York Jets

The New York JetsThe Jets and Chiefs have been advised by the NFL that their Dec. 30 regular-season finale, originally scheduled to be the Sunday night game, has tentatively been moved to a 4:15 p.m. EST kickoff that day. If the change is made, CBS would air the game. An official announcement from the league may not be made until late this Sunday night. All fans planning to attend the Chiefs game should be aware of the tentative time change. The Chiefs game was originally the Jets’ second national-TV game this season.

Football transactions

The following changes have been introduced in the world of football on Monday. The date is taken from the Canadian Press

National Football League: NFL-Suspended Dallas DB Roy Williams.

NEW YORK GIANTS-Placed TE Jeremy Shockey on injured reserve and signed TE Jerome Collins from the practice squad.

Canadian Football League: CALGARY STAMPEDERS-Named Pete Costanza receivers coach.

Is Rosenfels Still Perfect as the Houston Texans’ Starting Quarterback?

nfl.jpgRosenfels made three amazing touchdowns in the fight against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which ended up with the Texans’ victory 28-14 even despite Rosenfels’s loss in two fumbles. In fact, Rosenfels has won both games he’s started in place of the injured Matt Schaub. Rosenfels had two touchdown passes of 4 yards and one for 8, and Andre Davis added a score on a 97-yard kickoff return. The quarterback finished 27-of-36 for 209 yards.

Stand firm, guys!

Welcome news came this Monday for retired football players. No more struggles with medical and financial setbacks. NFL and its players’ union promised financial and medical assistance for those in need of expensive joint-replacement surgery or post-operative rehabilitation. The project will be open to athletes who play long enough to qualify for retirement and disability benefits

Adrian Peterson: A Formidable Opponent

Adrian PetersonA day after returning from a knee injury, Peterson ducked into the Vikings’ training room Monday. It was a brief visit. The 49ers’ were lucky. The team faces the rookie dynamo on Sunday at Monster Park that is still looking for a fraction of the offensive excitement Adrian Peterson has delivered for the Minnesota Vikings. The Number 7 pick in the draft leads the National Football League with 1,197 rushing yards, even though he missed 2 matches because of his injured knee

The Cleveland Browns vs. the New York Jets

the Cleveland BrownsOn Sunday, the Cleveland Browns played against the New York Jets. The Browns have been placed as a 3.5 point favorite against the New York Jets. This is for the first time in a few weeks that the Browns will not be allowed to play with the highest over/under in the NFL as football experts have made the total point score 47.5.

Indianapolis Colts Beat Jacksonville Jaguars

Peyton Manning threw 4 touchdown passes to lead the Colts over the Jaguars 28-25 for the 2nd time this season. Peyton Manning made 20 of 29 passes for 288 yards and had 4 touchdowns in a match for the 1st time this year. Manning connected twice with Clark and once with both Lawton and Wayne to cap off scoring drives. Reggie Wayne finished with 8 catches for 158 yards, while Dallas Clark had 7 receptions for 60 yards as the Indianapolis Colts improved to 10-2 for the season and remained perfect (4-0) in the AFC’s South Division.