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Studs and Duds, Week 1: Breesus

Posted: Sep 15th 2009 12:44PM by Shane Bacon (author feed)
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Check Out Studs and Duds

Posted: Dec 12th 2008 4:06PM by Chris Troutman (author feed)

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Stud: Larry Fitzgerald torched the Panthers for 166 yards receiving in one of the most dominating performances of the postseason so far.

Chuck Burton, AP

Stud: Willie Parker, who has battled knee and shoulder injuries, had his most productive game since the season opener with 146 yards and two touchdowns against the Chargers.

Gregory Shamus, Getty Images

Dud: Not even Jake Delhomme could explain his six-turnover debacle against the Cardinals. "I'm at a loss for words," the Panthers quarterback said.

Streeter Lecka, Getty Images

Dud: Eli Manning didn't have the magic of a year ago, which begs the question: was Plaxico Burress the secret to Manning's success in 2008?

Shannon Stapleton, Reuters

Studs and Duds Week 6: Winning Is a Brees

Posted: Oct 13th 2008 11:00AM by Shane Bacon (author feed)
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Each week in the NFL, there are players that impress and players that distress. One week a certain quarterback might toss four touchdowns and run around with his finger in the air while the next he's laying on his back, holding his facemask as the other team returns one of his three interceptions for the game-winning score. With that in mind, here's Studs and Duds.

Here's Week 6 at a glance, where we point out the horses destined for the Kentucky Derby and jeer those headed to the glue factory.

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Drew Brees, QB NO (26-30, 320 yards, three touchdowns) -- Brees is slowly become the elite of the elite at his position, carding his fifth game in six weeks with at least 320 passing yards. The Purdue graduate is basically picking apart opposing defenses week in and week out and is on pace to eclipse Dan Marino's single season passing yardage record set in 1984. After the game, new head coach Tom Cable of Oakland said, "You have to use him as a model if you are the Oakland Raiders." Now 3-3, Brees and the Saints will face an exposed Panthers defense next week and then host a Chargers secondary that gave up 350 yards to Jay Cutler in Week 2. Needless to say, don't expect his numbers to drop.

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Studs and Duds Week Five: Brandon Jacobs Wants Your Lunch Money

Posted: Oct 6th 2008 11:00AM by Shane Bacon (author feed)
Filed under: NFL Fans, NFL Real Talk

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Each week in the NFL, there are players that impress and players that distress. One week a certain quarterback might toss four touchdowns and run around with his finger in the air while the next he's laying on his back, holding his face-mask as the other team returns one of his three interceptions for the game-winning score. With that in mind, here's our new feature, Studs and Duds:

Here's Week 5 at a glance, where we point out the horses destined for the Kentucky Derby and jeer those headed to the glue factory.

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Brandon Jacobs, RB NYG (15 rushes, 136 yards, 2 TDs) -- Remember back when you were in fifth and sixth grade and there was that kid who was bigger, stronger and more athletic than you and all your friends? Yeah, well that's Brandon Jacobs, except he's the best running back on the best football team in the world. A dominating performance against Seattle that was highlighted by a 9.1 yards per carry average has the Giants ... umm .... giant?

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Studs and Duds, Week Four: Matt Bryant Is Tougher Than Us All

Posted: Sep 29th 2008 11:00AM by Shane Bacon (author feed)
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Each week in the NFL, there are players that impress and players that distress. One week a certain quarterback might toss four touchdowns and run around with his finger in the air while the next he's laying on his back, holding his face-mask as the other team returns one of his three interceptions for the game-winning score. With that in mind, here's our new feature, Studs and Duds:

Here's Week 4 at a glance, where we point out the horses destined for the Kentucky Derby and jeer those headed to the glue factory.

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Matt Bryant, K Tampa Bay (3 - 3 FG, 3 - 3 XP) -- A day after burying his 3-month-old son, Matthew Tryson, Bryant decided to suit up for the Buccaneers, and in an emotional battle most could never imagine, didn't miss a kick all game, helping Tampa Bay beat Green Bay. Some things in this world make absolutely no sense, this being one of them, but the toughness of Matt and his wife is something to be respected. Amazing effort Matt, we are all sorry for your loss.

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Studs and Duds, Week Three: Ronnie Brown Is Now In My Five

Posted: Sep 22nd 2008 11:40AM by Shane Bacon (author feed)
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For once, T.J. Houshmandzadeh made fans think about a Bengals receiver and not hear the "Cops" theme playing in the background.

Elsa, Getty Images

Perhaps Jared DeVries and the Lions should just consider crossing over the Ambassador Bridge and trying to play some Canadian Football League teams. That way, they might win one once in a while.

Jeff Chiu, AP

Ronnie Brown did it all against the Patriots, rushing for four touchdowns and even throwing for another one as the Dolphins handed New England their first regular-season loss since 2006.

Michael Dwyer, AP

Ben Roethlisberger may be ready to sue his offensive line for non-support, as the Eagles' pass rush harassed the quarterback all game and knocked the star out of the game.

Hunter Martin, Getty Images

The Bills are 3-0 for the first time since the Thurman Thomas days, and they have another talented back to thank. Lynch ran in a pair of touchdowns and helped keep the ball moving as Buffalo rallied to beat Oakland.

Rick Stewart, Getty Images

Maybe Tom Brady is the prozac for Randy Moss, as with the Patriots' star quarterback out with injury, the Pats' receiver seems to have reverted into his sullen Oakland ways.

Jim Rogash, Getty Images

Thanks to Derek Anderson's struggles, Brady Quinn might actually get to put down that clipboard and begin to try to become the franchise quarterback many thought he'd become.

Scott Boehm, Getty Images

Martin Gramatica had the game on his foot against the Broncos. Unfortunately for Martin, his kick was wider than Hurricane Ike's wrath.

Doug Pensinger, Getty Images

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Ronnie Brown, RB Miami (17 rushes, 113 yards, 4 TDs, 1 Passing TD) -- Most of the time, if you can find the end zone on five separate occasions and do so against the Patriots, you will most likely make this list. Brown had a combined 48 yards in his first two games but came out of the gates this week like a new man. Ricky Williams need not worry, he added 98 yards to the Dolphins rushing attack.

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Studs and Duds, Week 2: Ed Hochuli Reviews Plays With His Eyes Closed

Posted: Sep 15th 2008 11:00AM by Shane Bacon (author feed)
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Each week in the NFL, there are players that impress and players that distress. One week a certain quarterback might toss four touchdowns and run around with his finger in the air while the next he's laying on his back, holding his face-mask as the other team returns one of his three interceptions for the game-winning score. With that in mind, here's our new feature, Studs and Duds:

We'll try to dissect a crazy Week 2, where we point out the horses destined for the Kentucky Derby and jeer those headed to the glue factory.

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Aaron Rodgers, QB Green Bay (24-38, 328 yards, 3 TDs): It wasn't exactly a walk in the park, but Rodgers first half performance was good enough to land him on the list. This was Rodgers showing everyone that he isn't some hack behind center, and you couldn't be more proud of a guy in his first two games. You also can't play the "it was against the Lions" card because Detroit looked fairly solid up until Jon Kitna remembered what team he played for.

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Studs and Duds, Week One: Michael Turner Is Pretty Good

Posted: Sep 8th 2008 10:30AM by Shane Bacon (author feed)
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Each week in the NFL, there are players that impress and players that distress. One week a certain quarterback might toss four touchdowns and run around with his finger in the air while the next he's laying on his back, holding his face-mask as the other team returns one of his three interceptions for the game-winning score. With that in mind, here's our new feature, Studs and Duds:

Here's Week 1 at a glance, where we point out the horses destined for the Kentucky Derby and jeer those headed to the glue factory.

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Michael Turner, RB ATL (220 yards, 2 TDs): I guess this would be one way to introduce yourself as a starter. On a new coast that is as far from the initials "LDT" as possible, Turner ran all over a Detroit Lions defense that would have been out-hustled by a Madame Tussuad's exhibition. Breaking one for 66 yards, Turner looked like the second coming of the Dirty Bird in Atlanta.

LaMarr Woodley, OLB PIT (2 tackles, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 1 interception): I guess it would be fair to give this award to the entire Steelers defense, but the second-year man out of Michigan sure had a pretty salty line. A funny fact about Lamarr -- while at Michigan, T-shirts were sold that said, "Guns don't kill people, LaMarr Woodley kills people." The Houston Texans will testify to that.

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