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Denver Broncos – Peyton Manning Shuts Down the AFC West Debate
For the second time in three weeks, the Denver Broncos beat the Kansas City Chiefs as Peyton Manning, throwing five touchdown passes, showing that rough and icy weather isn’t really an issue for him and his team in general, and on the way taking care of their pesky rival from the AFC West, close to closing the book on the division, making sure they’ll finish first in the division and probably the conference.
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Baltimore Ravens – Luck Was On Their Side
Games between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers are never pretty affairs. Conservative play calling, a lot of defense and usually a play or two that decide the whole game. The Thanksgiving edition of this AFC North rivalry wasn’t any different, as a failed two-point conversion kept the win in Baltimore (22-20), mostly relying on the kicking of Justin Tucker to pull away by half a game from their rivals.
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Dallas Cowboys – Tony Romo Destroying Every Jinx in the Book
The Dallas Cowboys? Playoffs? Tony Romo? Clutch? Even while wearing the blue jersey? Even with the SI cover? Not a lot of complementary things have been said about the NFC East this season, but this doesn’t change the fact that the Cowboys are on their way to win the division and unless another late season collapse follows, their win over the Oakland Raiders, putting them two games over .500 for the first time this season, will be one huge step towards their first postseason appearance in four years.
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Detroit Lions – The Thanksgiving Curse is Over
Maybe the Detroit Lions should be thankful for Matt Flynn playing at quarterback for the Green Bay Packers instead of Aaron Rodgers, because they’re no way they’d be winning by 30 points if that was the case. However, it shouldn’t harm the feeling of elation for a franchise that’s seen so many rough seasons and Thanksgiving disappointments. They’re leading the NFC North, and seem to be in good hands with the trio of Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson and Reggie Bush leading the offense.
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NFL on Thanksgiving – Steelers vs Ravens Predictions
In the wide open AFC North, two teams that aren’t used to being 5-6 at this stage still have an excellent chance of making the postseason, with a lot more pressure on the defending Super Bowl champions Baltimore Ravens to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, who currently hold the head-to-head advantage.
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NFL on Thanksgiving – Raiders vs Cowboys Predictions
It’s been a weird season for the Cowboys. Every time they’ve been able to go above .500, they lost the next one. This time, hosting the 4-7 Raiders, things should be different, averaging an NFC-best 34.6 points at home this season, their only loss coming against the Denver Broncos in what will become a legendary game.
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Philadelphia Eagles – Nick Foles With the Best Passer Rating Month in NFL History
If an endorsement from Michael Vick saying Nick Foles should be the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles isn’t enough, than maybe his passer rating during the month of November; 152.8, the highest for any calendar month in NFL history, will do it.
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49ers vs Redskins – Colin Kaepernick is Good When It’s Easy
There is no crisis crippling the San Francisco 49ers. It’s only the simple fact that they’re not as good of a football team when compared with last year. When they’re playing better opponents, like they have four times this season, they lose. When they face a team like the Washington Redskins, they win quite comfortably, and Colin Kaepernick has a chance to look like a superstar quarterback.
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Chargers vs Chiefs – Philip Rivers Not Scared of a Good Defense
The best defense in the NFL might be losing its edge, allowing Philip Rivers to have a special day, throwing for 392 yards and three touchdowns. Worse? The Kansas City Chiefs lost for a second time in a row, while the San Diego Chargers, with the 41-38 win, kept their playoff hopes alive.
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Steelers vs Browns – Ben Roethlisberger Might Actually Make the Playoffs
At the moment, after five wins in seven games, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves among the 8 teams making the playoffs in the AFC. Surprised? They are too, even after beating the Cleveland Browns 27-11, getting another mistake-free performance from Ben Roethilsberger in only his fourth game this season without throwing an interception.