Remember The 90's?: Re-Living Greatness

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:15 PM

1991 Season In Preview
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Los Angeles Rams
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Jim Everett (96)
HB: Cleveland Gary (83)/Curt Warner (82)/Ricky Watters(80)
FB: Buford McGee (81)
WR: Henry Ellard (91)
WR: Willie Anderson (89)
WR: Randall Hill (69)
TE: Aaron Glover (69)
LT: Joel Patten (85)
LG: Tom Newberry (94)
C: Doug Smith (94)
RG: Dean Love (83)
RT: Jessie Slater (88)
LE: Doug Reed (86)
RE: Greg Bethune (84)
DT: Mike Piel (82)
DT: Alexander Wright (80)
LOLB: Kevin Greene (99)
MLB: Brett Faryniarz (80)
MLB: Fred Strickland (74)
ROLB: Paul Butcher (79)
CB: Jerry Gray (88)
CB: Darryl Henley (82)
CB: Bobby Humphrey (76)
FS: Darrell Fullington (89)
SS: Anthony Newman (82)
K: Mike Lansford (83)
P: Keith English (85)

Additions: HB Ricky Watters (80) - WR Randal Hill (69) - TE Andrew Glover (69) - LT Charles McRae (72) - C C.Throne (69) - RG T.Reyes (71) - RT Joel Patten (85) - LOLB Greg Clark (68) - MLB Mike Wilcher (82) - FS Darrell Fullington (89) - FS Stanley Richard (73)

Releases: FB Gaston Green (78) - WR T.Lomack (60) - TE Patrick holohan (85) - LT Irv Pankey (82) - LG S.Turner (60) - MLB Steve Ross (64) - CB A.Johnson (59) - FS Vince Newsome (90) - K John Carney (70)

Previous Season Outcome: 7-9, No Playoffs

Projected 1991 Outcome: The Los Angeles Rams joined their fellow Los Angeles Raiders in their 7-9 sentiments in the 1990 season. However they're hoping to change that in 1991 with the addition of rookies like Ricky Watters, Randal Hill, Charles McRae and Stanley Richard they're well on their way. The only major loss for the Rams int he off-season was free saftey Vince Newsome. But it wasn't that bd because they found a perfectly capable player in free agency in Darrel Fullington (89) to take over that spot with nearly no-drop in expected performance. Although this year the Rams are hoping that veteran Jim Everett plays a lot better than he did last season. Last year was an off-year for Everett as he had 3,144 yards, 20 touchdowns, but 21 interceptions to go along with them. If Everett can drop the interception numbers, and the musical chairs runningback situation is fixed mid-season, the Rams could find themselves sneaking into the playoffs as a wild card team.

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:15 PM

1991 Season In Preview
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Washington Redskins
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Mark Rypien (88)
HB: Ernest Byner (84)
FB: Gerald Riggs (91)
WR: Art Monk (87)
WR: Gary Clark (85)
WR: Ricky Sanders (74)
TE: Jimmie Johnson (84)
LT: Joe Jacoby (90)
LG: Raleigh McKenzie (85)
C: Jeff Bostic (85)
RG: Russ Grimm (91)
RT: Jim Lachey (92)
LE: Charles Mann (90)
RE: Fred Stokes (89)
DT: Keith Millard (92)
DT: Leon Lett (77)
LOLB: Wilbur Marshall (96)
MLB: Eugene Lockhart (99)
MLB: Monte Coleman (87)
ROLB: Ravin Cladwell (85)
CB: Darrell Green (92)
CB: Martin Mayhew (86)
CB: A.J. Johnson (82)
FS: Vencie Glenn (96)
SS: Todd Bowles (89)
K: Chip Lohmiller (96)
P: Dave Zastudil (86)

Additions: QB Jeff Kemp (77) - HB Chuck Weatherspoon (63) - DT Keith Millard (92) - DT Leon Lett (77) - DT Bobby Wilson (62) - MLB Eugene Lockhart (99) - ROLB Bobby Houston (80) - CB Fred Vinson (70) - FS Vencie Glenn (96) - SS Marcus Robertson (76) - P Dave Zastudil (86)

Releases: QB Jeff Rutledge (70) - QB Stan Humphries (74) - FB Carlos Edmonds (63) - WR Walter Stanley (69) - WR Joe Johnson (66) - TE Don Warren (79) - DT Darryl Grant (82) - DT Tim Johnson (69) - DT Tracy Rocker (84) - MLB Kurt Gouveia (77) - MLB Greg Manusky (66) - ROLB Randy Kirk (70) - CB B.Davis (65) - CB J.Thomas (58) - CB A.Mayes (63) - FS W.Davis (68) - SS C.Vaughn (62) - P Ralph Mojsiejenko (80)

Previous Season Outcome: 9-7, No Playoffs

Projected 1991 Outcome: The Washington Redskins lost many players in the off-season, including some key starters like Darryl Grant and Tracy Rocker, as well as Ralph Mojsiejenko and Don Warren. However the Redskins made perhaps the biggest splash in free-agency with their acquisitions of 3 of the best available players, in the entire league, defensively. Pro bowl defensive tackle Keith Millard (92) will add much needed solidarity to that spot for Washington, meanwhile Eugene Lockhart (99) comes from Dallas to make a path here after destroying offenses all year long. Lockhart's addition rounds out a tough linebacking corp of Wilburt Marshall, Lockhart, Monte Coleman, and Ravin Caldwell. The final big-time Redskins free agent was free saftey Vencie Glenn, the 27-year old will be making big hits and picks all year long for the Redskins alongside fellow saftey Todd Bowles. The Redskins were sorely disappointed in 1990 when they didn't make it to the playoffs despite aquiring a 9-7 record. However in 1991 it appears that the Redskins not only have the entire same offensive lineup, but with the top-notch additions to defense it is more liklely that Washington will upgrade then downgrade.

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:15 PM

1991 Season In Preview
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New Orleans Saints
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Bobby Herbert (78)/Dan McGwire (75)
HB: Dalton Hillard (82)
FB: Craig Heyward (94)
WR: Eric Martin (88)
WR: Quinn Early (85)
WR: Floyd Turner (74)
TE: Hoby Brenner (80)
LT: Richard Cooper (78)
LG: Jim Dombrowski (92)
C: Joel Hilgenberg (88)
RG: Scott Trapilo (87)
RT: Stan Brock (87)
LE: Russell Maryland (82)
RE: Renaldo Turnbull (77)
DT: Wayne Martin (80)
DT: Chris Pike (77)
LOLB: Ricky Jackson (95)
MLB: Sam Mills (95)
MLB: Vaughan Johnson (90)
ROLB: Pat Swilling (86)
CB: Milton Mack (87)
CB: Robert Massey (87)
CB: Todd Lyght (72)
FS: Brett Maxie (86)
SS: Gene Atkins (82)
K: Morten Anderson (91)
P: Tommy Barnhardt (89)

Additions: QB Dan McGwire (75) - WR Quinn Early (85) - LG J.Black (70) - C Maurice Morris (69) - RT Mark Vander Pool (65) - LE Russell Maryland (82) - DT Chris Pike (77) - CB Kevin Scott (63) - CB Frank Fields (62) - CB Marcus Riley (57) - CB Todd Lyght (72)

Releases: QB Tommy Kramer (67) - HB Reuben Mayes (82) - WR Brett Perriman (82) - WR Lonzell Hill (68) - LG S.Korte (61) - C J.Fenner (63) - DT T.Davis (65)

Previous Season Outcome: 8-8, No Playoffs

Projected 1991 Outcome: Last year the New Orleans Saints were the epitome of mediocrity with their 8-8 outcome and lackluster offensive statistics. The only plus of the Saints was their outstanding linebacker corps, with Rickey Jackson (129 Tackles, 11 Sacks, 5 FR), Sam Mills (128 Tackles, 3 Sack, 4 FF), Pat Swilling (94 Tackles, 5 Sack - 3 FR), and Vaughan Johnson (93 Tackles, 5 Sack, 2 FF) all putting up amazing numbers. This season will be no different as all of their key players returned on defense. The only major loss was the Saints 2nd runningback option, Ruben Mayes and #2 wide receiver Brett Perriman. Perriman was easily replaced by the San Diego Charger's free agent, Quinn Early. The only major change is at the running position as the Saints are hoping Dalton Hillard, who last year only had 61 attempts for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns, will be putting forth the full load to replace Mayes 1,022 yards and 4 touchdowns. The New Orleans Saints don't need much to get over the hump, just a slight offensive improvement scoring wise from Hillard could make the difference between 8-8 and 9-7 making it into the playoffs for the Saints in 1991.

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:15 PM

1991 Season In Preview
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Seattle Seahawks
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Dave Krieg (90)
HB: Chris Warren (82)
FB: Derrick Fenner (91)
WR: Brian Blades (91)
WR: Tommy Kane (81)
WR: Jeff Chadwick (79)
TE: Travis McNeal (84)
LT: Andy Heck (81)
LG: Eric Bailey (85)
C: Grant Feasel (85)
RG: Brad Millard (87)
RT: Pat Tomberlin (79)
LE: Jarvis Green (92)
RE: Tony Woods (86)
DT: Joe Nash (86)
DT: Jeff Bryant (85)
LOLB: Rufus Porter (84)
MLB: Darren Comeaux (86)
MLB: Joe Cain (81)
ROLB: Dave Wyman (83)
CB: Patrick Hunter (92)
CB: Cedric Mack (86)
CB: Charles Dimry (84)
FS: Nick Glasglow (89)
SS: Eugene Robinson (97)
K: Al Del Greco (78)
P: Rick Donnelly (87)

Additions: HB Randy Baldwin (65) - FB R.Wilson (70) - WR D.Thomas (58) - LT Pat Tomberlin (79) - LT Stan Thomas (73) - LG Carl Bax (81) - RT Ed King (70) - CB Cedric Mack (86) - CB Charles Dimry (84) - CB Sammy WIlbourn (65) - K Al Del Greco (78) - K Oliver Walton (52)

Releases: QB Jeff Kemp (78) - HB John L.Williams (81) - WR Paul Skansi (68) - TE Mike Tice (64) - LT R.Lee (69) - C Maurice Morris (69) - RG Tony Paige (47) - RT Ralph Mattes (85) - RT M.Henson (67) - MLB N.Bolcar (58) - LOLB R.Andrews (63) - CB Melvin Jenkins (84) - FS T.Kaumeyer (62) - K Norm Johnson (91)

Previous Season Outcome: 9-7, Clinched playoff birth.

Projected 1991 Outcome: The Seattle Seahawks surprised many last year, mainly with their outstanding passing game between Dave Krieg and Brian Blades. Krieg lobbed the ball for 2,885 yards and 27 touchdowns with only 11 interceptions, and his backup had 4 touchdowns as well. The Seahawks passing game was unstoppable thanks to wide receiver Brian Blades who had a breakout year nabbing 85 catches for 1,167 yards and 15 touchdowns! The Seahawks ended up switching starting runninbacks mid-season from John L. Williams (414 yds, 2td) to backup rookie Chris Warren (763 yds, 4 td). Which was a good move because this year Warren is the set #1 and he now has experience under his belt as Williams was shipped off to San Francisco. The Seahawks also lost a key player in their kicker Norm Johnson, but Johnson surprisingly had an off-season last year anyway with only 78% of his field goals going through the uprights compared to his normal accuracy. Instead Al Del Greco will be knocking field goals for the Seahawks in 1991. The Seattle Seahawks may actually regress this year as it is unlikely that Blades will be able to keep his 15 touchdown performance as defenses will key on him more in 1991, not to mention Krieg and co. will be hard pressed to pull off another 31 touchdown passing year.

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:16 PM

1991 Season In Preview
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Bubby Brister (91)
HB: Merril Hoge (85)
FB: Tim Worley (79)
WR: Derek Hill (89)
WR: Louis Lipps (84)
WR: Chris Calloway (68)
TE: Eric Green (87)
LT: Tunch Ilkin (90)
LG: Terry Long (84)
C: Dermontti Dawson (89)
RG: John Rienstra (85)
RT: Tom Ricketts (86)
LE: Aaron Jones (81)
RE: Keith Willis (88)
DT: Gerald Williams (88)
DT: Tim Johnson (79)
LOLB: Brian Hinkle (79)/Jerol Williams (76)/Alfred Williams (73)
MLB: Hardy Nickerson (90)
MLB: David Little (83)
ROLB: Greg Lloyd (90)
CB: Rod Woodson (99)
CB: Dwayne Woodruff (83)
CB: D.J. Johnson (82)
FS: Larry Griffin (86)
SS: Carnell Lake (91)
K: Gary Anderson (99)
P: Dan Stryzinski (84)

Additions: QB Stan Humphries (76) - C Maurice Morris (71) - DT Kelvin Pritchett (71) - DT Tracy Johnson (79) - DT Andy Harmon (71) - DT Danny Rocker (58) - LOLB Irv Caesar (57) - LOLB carlos Jenkins (71) - LOLB Alfred Williams (73) - ROLB Fred Holmberg (64)

Releases: QB Rick Strom (69) - HB R.Bell (62) - WR Dwight Stone (73) - C Rick Bettis (68) - DT L.Freeman (67) - DT C.Versey (65) - LOLB Tyronne Stowe (68) - ROLB Eugene Miles (62) - ROLB Al Jenkins (70)

Previous Season Outcome: 11-5, Clinched Divisional Title

Projected 1991 Outcome: The Pittsburgh Steelers pulled ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals last season late in the year when the Bengals lost both Boomer Esiason and James Brooks to injury, giving the Steelers the division title. However the team shouldn't plan for a repeat of that in 1991 as they didn't improve much. The Steelers only change on offense is the loss of their #3 wide receiver/return man, Dwight Stone. Instead youngster Chris Calloway will be taking over at the 3rd spot. In the meantime the only real difference the Steelers made for themselves in the off-season was create a convuluted left outside linebacker spot. Last years veteran starter, Brian Hinkle returns (79) although they are saying he's slowed down slightly from the previous year. In the meantime rookie-pickup Alfred Williams (73) is already showing signs of ability in training camp to Pittsburgh pleasure and bane. Finally last years backup Jerol Williams (76) has patiently been salivating to get a full-time starting position. The Steelers did however make a good decision in free-agency when they aquired backup quarterback, Stan Humphries from the Washington Redskins. Bubby Brister is in the middle of the prime of his career at the ripe age of 29, but is due for an injury. Last season the Steelers only had Rick Strom (69) behind Brister, and he played decidedly average for Pittsburgh during his short time, however Humphries should help make the offense passable if Brister is unavailable. The Steelers most likely will not repeat a clinched division in 1991 as the Bengals will probably pull back ahead in that spot, and they will have to fight with the upgrading Cleveland Browns for the #2 spot.

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:16 PM

1991 Season In Preview
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Houston Oilers
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Warren Moon (99)
HB: Bo Jackson (93)
FB: Allen Pinkett (82)
WR: Haywood Jeffries (91)
WR: Ernest Givins (84)
WR: Tony Jones (78)
TE: Curtis Duncan (81) (4th WR)
LT: Dan Steinkuhler (87)
LG: Mike Munchak (96)
C: Jay Pennison (92)
RG: Bruce Matthews (96)
RT: Doug Williams (91)
LE: William Fuller (87)
RE: Sean Jones (96)
DT: Ray Childress (92)
DT: Doug Smith (78)
LOLB: Al Smith (91)
MLB: Johnny Meads (84)
MLB: Scott Kozak (80)
ROLB: Lamar Lathon (74)
CB: Richard Johnson (93)
CB: Patrick Allen (79)
CB: L.Knight (70)
FS: Bubba McDowell (88)
SS: Terry Kinard (84)
K: Norm Johnson (88)
P: Greg Montgomery (94)

Additions: QB David Hollas (69) - QB Bill Musgrave (68) - HB Bo Jackson (93) - HB Jarod Bunch (68) - FB Stanford Jennings (80) - TE Kerry Cash (71) - RG Greg Rakoczy (82) - RE Robert Young (73) - ROLB Reggie Burnette (62) - K Norm Johnson (88)

Releases: HB Mike Rozier (82) - WR Drew HIll (82) - LG M.Paup (60) - LOLB Robert Lyles (72) - ROLB John Grimsley (87) - CB Cris Dishman (85) - CB quincy Jones (68) - K Tony Zendejas (72)

Previous Season Outcome: 12-4, Clinched Home-Field Advantage, AFC Champions

Projected 1991 Outcome: The Houston Oilers, Warren Moon in particular, had an oustanding 1990 season that ended on a low note as they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl within the last seconds. Not to mention during the off-season the Oilers lost three key players, last years leading receiver, Drew HIll (68 rec, 972 yds, 12 td) to retirement, starting runningback Mike Rozier (671 yds, 10td) to free agency, as well as linebacker John Grimsley who had a breakout 105 tackle (team leading) 5 sack season. And their upcoming star #2 corner, Cris Dishman who had 36 tackles, 2 int's and 1 touchdown on the year. Unfortunately for the Houston Oilers they only addressed one of these losses with an adequate replacement in the off-season. But fortunately for the Oilers that addition was runningback Bo Jackson (93) from the Los Angeles Raiders. If Jackson stays healthy the Oilers could've just forced their offense to bring them back to the big-game. Young linebacker Lamar Lathon will take over Grimsley's role in an attempt to compensate, meanwhile the Oilers are hoping their kicking game, a factor that played in the Super Bowl, will become more stable with Norm Johnson (88) added to the team.

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:16 PM

1991 Season In Preview
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Minnesota Vikings
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1991 Starters (Change from prev.season in Italics)
QB: Rich Gannon (82)
HB: Herschel Walker (93)
FB: Howard Griffith (78)
WR: Hassan Jones (90)
WR: Cris Carter (83)
WR: Anthony Carter (84)
TE: Steve Jordan (94)
LT: Gary Zimmerman (90)
LG: Randall McDaniel (93)
C: Kirk Lowdermilk (85)
RG: Tom Kalis (87)
RT: Trevor Irwin (83)
LE: Al Noga (89)
RE: Chris Doleman (99)
DT: Henry Thomas (99)
DT: Ken Clarke (82)
LOLB: Mike Merriweather (88)
MLB: Scott Studwell (84)
MLB: Henry Rolling (84)/Bryan Cox (79)
ROLB: Ray Berry (87)
CB: Carl Lee (92)
CB: Reggie Rutland (84)
CB: Michael Brim (81)
FS: Ken Stills (86)
SS: Joey Browner (99)
K: Donald Igwebuike (89)
P: Harry Newsome (92)

Additions: QB Pat O'Hara (70) - QB Larry Wanke (59) - FB Howard Griffith (78) - WR Shawn Jefferson (70) - LT J.Laister (58) - MLB Henry Rolling (84) - MLB Bryan Cox (79) - FS Tim Gordon (76)

Releases: QB Sean Salisbury (66) - HB Allen Rice (72) - HB Derek Dozier (64) - FB Alfred Anderson (79) - FB C.Smith (63) - DT Keith Millard (92) - CB K.Johnson (62) - FS Darrell Fullington (89)

Previous Season Outcome: 7-9, No Playoffs

Projected 1991 Outcome: Last year the Minnesota Vikings were devestated when their high-price player, Herschel Walker suffered an injury in the only the 2nd game of the regular season after a mere 54 attempts for 161 yards. It did however allow Terry Allen to emerge to a 997 yard season, but he only had 1 touchdown, combined with Rich Gannon's 1 rushing touchdown making the Vikings the worst rushing attack in NFL history in 1990 in terms of scoring. Walker is back healthy however and the Vikings hope to turn that around in 1991 to one of the league's best. It was amazing that the Vikings managed to pull out 7 victories when they only ran for 2 touchdowns on the entire team, and Rich Gannon threw only 15 touchdowns with 24 interceptions and their kicker made only 71% of his field goals. With such a horrid offense the 7 wins spoke volumes about the Vikings defense. Although even that will regress slightly in 1991 as pro bowl defensive tackle, Keith Millard who had 9 sacks last year, left the team. Instead Ken Clarke will overtake his spot in a significant drop of talent. Meanwhile they also lost Darrell Fullington (89) their starting free saftey, but backup Ken Stills should be more than capable of filling in that spot. In 1991 the entire Viking season rests, once again on the back of Herschel Walker. If Walker stays healthy the Vikings have a shot at making the playoffs as he will not only without a doubt improve the offense, but will help out Gannon and co in the passing game. The Vikings defense still remains tops in the league despite a few players switching spots, but they are aging. With 6 of the 11 starters over the age of 30 an evolution in Minnesota's defense is about to take place. Luckily with youngsters like John Randle (74), Mike Busbabek (73), Henry Rolling (84), Bryan Cox (79), and Michael Brim (81) they are in good hands if progress pans out over the next couple of seasons.

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:16 PM

1991 Pre-Season Results
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Pre-Season Standings

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                                       AFC North                                       
 TEAM                WINS LOSSES TIES PCT    PF  PA   HOME ROAD  AFC  NFC   DIV  STREAK 
 Steelers            3    1      0    0.750  62  50   1-1  2-0   3-0  0-1   1-0  Won 3  
 Bengals             2    2      0    0.500  91  88   1-1  1-1   2-0  0-2   0-0  Lost 2 
 Browns              1    2      1    0.375  63  89   0-1  1-1   0-2  1-0   0-0  Lost 1 
 Ravens              0    4      0    0.000  38  94   0-2  0-2   0-1  0-3   0-1  Lost 4 

                                       AFC South                                       
 TEAM                WINS LOSSES TIES PCT    PF  PA   HOME ROAD  AFC  NFC   DIV  STREAK 
 Colts               2    2      0    0.500  62  37   2-0  0-2   2-1  0-1   1-0  Won 1  
 Titans              2    2      0    0.500  95  74   1-1  1-1   1-1  1-1   1-0  Lost 1 
 Jaguars             2    2      0    0.500  69  72   1-1  1-1   2-2  0-0   1-2  Lost 1 
 Texans              0    4      0    0.000  33  115  0-2  0-2   0-2  0-2   0-1  Lost 4 

                                       AFC East                                       
 TEAM                WINS LOSSES TIES PCT    PF  PA   HOME ROAD  AFC  NFC   DIV  STREAK 
 Bills               2    0      2    0.750  77  57   2-0  0-0   0-0  2-0   0-0  Won 2  
 Patriots            2    2      0    0.500  51  54   2-0  0-2   1-2  1-0   0-0  Lost 2 
 Dolphins            0    4      0    0.000  33  85   0-2  0-2   0-2  0-2   0-0  Lost 4 
 Jets                0    4      0    0.000  43  123  0-2  0-2   0-1  0-3   0-0  Lost 4 

                                       AFC West                                       
 TEAM                WINS LOSSES TIES PCT    PF  PA   HOME ROAD  AFC  NFC   DIV  STREAK 
 Chargers            3    1      0    0.750  104 49   2-0  1-1   3-0  0-1   1-0  Lost 1 
 Chiefs              2    2      0    0.500  79  62   1-1  1-1   1-0  1-2   0-0  Won 1  
 Broncos             1    2      1    0.375  58  92   1-0  0-2   1-2  0-0   0-1  Won 1  
 Raiders             1    3      0    0.250  58  81   1-1  0-2   1-1  0-2   0-0  Won 1  

                                       NFC North                                       
 TEAM                WINS LOSSES TIES PCT    PF  PA   HOME ROAD  AFC  NFC   DIV  STREAK 
 Packers             4    0      0    1.000  100 59   2-0  2-0   2-0  2-0   1-0  Won 4  
 Vikings             4    0      0    1.000  97  52   2-0  2-0   1-0  3-0   0-0  Won 4  
 Bears               2    2      0    0.500  62  61   2-0  0-2   2-0  0-2   0-1  Lost 1 
 Lions               1    2      1    0.375  43  59   1-1  0-1   0-1  1-1   0-0  Won 0  

                                       NFC South                                       
 TEAM                WINS LOSSES TIES PCT    PF  PA   HOME ROAD  AFC  NFC   DIV  STREAK 
 Falcons             4    0      0    1.000  91  35   2-0  2-0   1-0  3-0   1-0  Won 4  
 Buccaneers          3    1      0    0.750  81  53   1-1  2-0   2-0  1-1   1-0  Won 2  
 Saints              3    1      0    0.750  82  51   2-0  1-1   2-1  1-0   0-0  Lost 1 
 Panthers            0    4      0    0.000  43  107  0-2  0-2   0-0  0-4   0-2  Lost 4 

                                       NFC East                                       
 TEAM                WINS LOSSES TIES PCT    PF  PA   HOME ROAD  AFC  NFC   DIV  STREAK 
 Eagles              4    0      0    1.000  94  40   2-0  2-0   3-0  1-0   1-0  Won 4  
 Redskins            2    2      0    0.500  77  62   2-0  0-2   0-0  2-2   0-1  Lost 1 
 Giants              2    2      0    0.500  61  55   2-0  0-2   1-0  1-2   0-0  Won 2  
 Cowboys             1    3      0    0.250  91  67   1-1  0-2   1-2  0-1   0-0  Won 1  

                                       NFC West                                       
 TEAM                WINS LOSSES TIES PCT    PF  PA   HOME ROAD  AFC  NFC   DIV  STREAK 
 49ers               3    1      0    0.750  78  63   1-1  2-0   3-1  0-0   0-0  Won 1  
 Seahawks            2    2      0    0.500  58  69   1-1  1-1   1-1  1-1   0-1  Won 1  
 Rams                2    2      0    0.500  72  91   2-0  0-2   1-0  1-2   0-0  Lost 1 
 Cardinals           1    2      1    0.375  55  55   0-1  1-1   0-0  1-2   1-0  Won 0

Pre-Season Player Progression
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Chicago Bears
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HB - Lars Tate - (+1) - 78 Ovr
HB - Johnny Bailey - (+2) - 64 Ovr
TE - Cap Boso - (+5) - 71 Ovr
C - Lee Ferris - (+3) - 60 Ovr
DT - Dan Hampton (-1) - 77 Ovr
DT - Tim Ryan (-2) - 66 Ovr
DT - Fred Washington (-1) - 62 Ovr
LOLB - Ron Cox - (-1) - 70 Ovr
MLB - Mitch Donahue - (-1) - 62 Ovr
SS - David Tate - (-1) - 68 Ovr

Cincinnatti Bengals
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QB - Erik Wilhelm - (+2) - 69 Ovr
WR - Kendall Smith - (+4) - 68 Ovr
DT - Chris Zorich - (+3) - 72 Ovr
ROLB - Brian Clark - (+4) - 71 Ovr
CB - Jimmy Spencer - (+3) - 78 Ovr

Buffalo Bills
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HB - Harvey Williams - (+4) - 78 Ovr

Denver Broncos
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ROLB - Anthony Thompson - (+2) - 73 Ovr
CB - Steve Jackson - (+3) - 76 Ovr
K - David Treadwell - (-3) - 88 Ovr

Cleveland Browns
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QB - Mike Tomzcak - (+2) - 76 Ovr
HB - Eric Metcalf - (+1) - 83 Ovr
ROLB - Mike Croel - (+3) - 78 Ovr
P - Brian Greenfield - (+4) - 57 Ovr

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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QB - Vinny Testaverde - (+1) - 81 Ovr
QB - Steve Walsh - (+2) - 75 Ovr
CB - Ron Rice - (+3) - 75 Ovr

Pheonix Cardinals
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HB - Anthony Thompson - (+1) - 78 Ovr
CB - Jay Taylor - (+1) - 88 Ovr
FS - William Frizzell - (+1) - 81 Ovr

San Diego Chargers
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QB - Marc Wilson - (-1) - 82 Ovr
QB - John Friesz - (+2) - 77 Ovr
HB - Marion Butts - (+1) - 90 Ovr
HB - Ronnie Harmon - (+1) - 81 Ovr

Kansas City Chiefs
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HB - Bill Jones - (+4) - 70 Ovr
ROLB - Tracy Rogers - (+3) - 54 Ovr
FS - Ron Brown - (+2) - 77 Ovr

Indianapolis Colts
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QB - Jack Trudeau - (+1) - 77 Ovr
HB - Albert Bentley - (+1) - 78 Ovr
CB - Alan Grant - (+1) - 80 Ovr

Dallas Cowboys
------------------------
QB - Troy Aikman - (+1) - 84 Ovr
HB - Alonzo Highsmith - (+2) - 81 Ovr
LOLB - Vinson Smith - (+2) - 76 Ovr

Miami Dolphins
------------------------
CB - J.B. Brown - (+2) - 72 Ovr

Philadelphia Eagles
------------------------
QB - Jim McMahon - (+2) - 74 Ovr

Atlanta Falcons
-----------------------
HB - Steve Broussard - (+1) - 87 Ovr
DT - Bliase Winter - (+2) - 75 Ovr
LOLB - John Rade - (+2) - 72 Ovr
ROLB - Ken Tippins - (+2) - 70 Ovr

San Francisco 49ers
------------------------
HB - John L. Williams - (+1) - 82 Ovr
HB - Dexter Carter - (+1) - 79 Ovr
DT - Dennis Brown - (+2) - 71 Ovr
CB - Eric Davis - (+3) - 72 Ovr
P - Ralph Mojsiejenko - (+1) - 81 Ovr

New York Giants
--------------------------
QB - Jeff Hostetler - (+3) - 76 Ovr
HB - Rodney Hampton - (+1) - 82 Ovr
HB - Dave Meggett - (+2) - 77 Ovr
HB - John Vaughan - (+3) - 73 Ovr
LOLB - Brian Abrams - (+4) -70 Ovr

New York Jets
------------------------
QB - Tony Eason - (+2) - 75 Ovr
CB - Don Odegard - (+4) - 73 Ovr

Detroit Lions
-------------------------
WR - Jeff Campbell - (+5) - 69 Ovr
DT - Lawrence Peete - (+2) - 71 Ovr

Houston Oilers
-----------------------
HB - Lorenzo White - (+1) - 82 Ovr
TE - Keith Cash - (+2) - 68 Ovr
DT - Doug Smoth - (+1) - 78 Ovr
LOLB - Eugene Seale - (+1) - 72 Ovr

Green Bay Packers
------------------------
HB - Leonard Russell - (+3) - 77 Ovr
WR - Charles Wilson - (+3) - 67 Ovr

New England Patriots
------------------------
QB - Steve Beurlein - (+1) - 77 Ovr
TE - Eric Sievers - (-1) - 73 Ovr
DT - Fred Deriggi - (+2) - 73 Ovr
LOLB - Andre Tippett - (-1) - 88 Ovr
ROLB - Maurice Hobby - (+2) - 76 Ovr
SS - Roland James - (-2) - 89 Ovr
P - Brian Hansen - (-1) - 78 Ovr

Los Angeles Raiders
------------------------
HB - Greg Bell - (+1) - 78 Ovr
SS - Henry Jones - (+1) - 80 Ovr

Los Angeles Rams
------------------------
HB - Ricky Watters - (+2) - 81 Ovr
WR - Derrick Faison - (+3) - 69 Ovr
MLB - Brett Faryniarz - (+2) - 82 Ovr
ROLB - Frank Stams - (+2) - 75 Ovr
CB - Darryl Henley - (+1) - 81 Ovr
FS - Stanley Richard - (+2) - 75 Ovr

Washington Redskins
------------------------
HB - Reggie Dupard - (+1) - 79 Ovr
DT - Leon Lett - (+3) - 77 Ovr
P - Dave Zastudil - (+1) - 87 Ovr

New Orleans Saints
-----------------------
QB - Bobby Herbert - (+1) - 79 Ovr
LOLB - Brian Forde - (+2) - 77 Ovr
P - Tommy Barnhardt - (+1) - 89 Ovr

Seattle Seahawks
-----------------------
QB - Kelly Stouffer - (+2) - 69 Ovr
LOLB - Rod Stephens - (+2) -76 Ovr

Pittsburgh Steelers
-----------------------
HB - Barry Foster - (+1) - 78 Ovr
LOLB - Alfred Williams - (+1) - 74 Ovr
CB - R.Shelton - (+2) - 65 Ovr

Minnesota Vikings
-----------------------
QB - Wade Wilson - (+2) - 76 Ovr
HB - Herschel Walker - (+1) - 94 Ovr
HB - Terry Allen - (+1) - 80 Ovr
LOLB - Mike Busbabek - (+1) - 74 Ovr
CB - Michael Brim - (+1) - 82 Ovr
SS - Pat Eilers - (+1) - 72 Ovr

Pre-Season Injuries
============================================

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:17 PM

Week 1 Games
==========================================

Kansas City Chiefs (0-0)
vs.

New England Patriots (0-0)

Game Weather
Forecast: Fair
Wind: 1-8 mph
Temp: 68 Degrees

Team Ratings
--------------------
Kansas City Chiefs
Overall: 87
Offense: 84
Defense: 90
Special Teams: 92

New England Patriots
Overall: 87
Offense: 84
Defense: 90
Special Teams: 91

Team Injuries
-------------------
Kansas City Chiefs
------------------------
LT - Rich Baldinger - Upper Arm Fracture - Out for Season
LG - Dave Lutz - Pulled Hamstring - Will Play

New England Patriots
------------------------
MLB - Ed Reynolds - Strained Back - Out

Drive Summary
------------------------------------------------------
1st Quarter
-------------------------------
Drive 1-Chiefs - Ralph Brown - 99 Yd KR TD - Score: 7-0 KC - (10:50)
Drive 2-Patriots - Steve Beuerlein - INTERCEPTED (L.Griffin, 12yd rtrn) - NE 29yd ln - (10:05)
Drive 3-Chiefs - S.Pueller to B.Coates - 9 yd TD Rec - Score: 14-0 KC - (8:15)
Drive 4-Patriots - Jason Staurovsky - 45yd FG Att - Good - Score: 14-3 KC - (5:43)
Drive 5-Chiefs - S.Pueller to E.Harry - 73yd TD Rec - Score: 21-3 KC - (5:29)
Drive 6-Patriots - Brian Hansen - Punt - (4:41)
Drive 7-Chiefs - Christian Okoye - 4yd TD Run - Score: 28-3 KC - (1:27)
Drive 8-Patriots - Jason Staurovsky - 47yd FG att - Good - Score: 28-6 KC - (0:00)

2nd Quarter
-------------------------------
Drive 1-Chiefs - Christian Okoye - 1yd TD Run - Score: 35-6 KC - (7:09)
Drive 2-Patriots - S.Beurlein to I.Fryar - 30yd TD Rec - Score: 35-13 KC - (6:01)
Drive 3-Chiefs - Scott Zolak - INTERCEPTED (R.James, 8yd rtrn) - NE 33yd ln - (2:58)
Drive 4-Patriots - Steve Beuerlein - INTERCEPTED (A.Lewis, 2yd rtrn) - KC 48yd ln - (2:11)
Drive 5-Chiefs - Christian Okoye - 1yd TD Run - Score: 42-13 KC - (0:34)
Drive 6-Patriots - Jason Staurovsky - 53yd FG Att - No Good - (0:00)

3rd Quarter
-------------------------------
Drive 1-Patriots - Brian Hansen - Punt - (8:33)
Drive 2-Chiefs - Christian Okoye - 47yd TD Run - Score: 49-13 KC - (6:37)
Drive 3-Patriots - John Stephens - 11yd TD Run - Score: 49-20 KC - (0:59)
Drive 4-Chiefs - Christian Okoye - 68yd TD Run - Score: 56-20 KC - (0:00)

4th Quarter
-------------------------------
Drive 1-Patriots - S.Beuerlein to H.L.Dykes - 52yd TD Rec: Score: 56-27 KC - (11:00)
Drive 2-Chiefs - Bryan Barker - Punt - (9:20)
Drive 3-Patriots - Steve Beurlein - INTERCEPTED (K.Ross, 4yd rtrn) - NE 38yd ln - (9:01)
Drive 4-Chiefs - Nick Lowery - 41yd FG att - Good - Score: 59-27 KC - (6:33)
Drive 5-Patriots - Steve Beurlein - INTERCEPTED (K.Porter, 6yd rtrn) - NE 45yd ln - (6:21)
Drive 6-Chiefs - Nick Lowery - 54yd FG att - No Good - NE 43yd ln - (5:02)
Drive 7-Patriots - Turnover On Downs - KC 31yd Ln - (1:57)
Drive 8-Chiefs - End Game

Game Box Score
------------------------------------------------------

Code:

Team               Q1   Q2   Q3   Q4   OT      FINAL
Chiefs             28   14   14    3    0         59
Patriots            3   10   14    0    0         27

Individual Player Statistics
---------------------------------------------------------------
Kansas City Chiefs
---------------------------

Code:

Individual Stats: Chiefs
PASSING                        CMP  ATT  YDS  PCT   YPA SACK   TD  INT LONG RATING
Steve Pelluer                   13   18  208   72  11.5    1    2    0   73  147.4
Scott Zolak                      1    2    8   50   4.0    0    0    1    8   20.8

RUSHING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD  FUM
Christian Okoye                 29  277   9.5   68    5    0
Chuck Webb                       5   15   3.0    6    0    0
Bill Jones                       1   11  11.0   11    0    0
Todd McNair                      2    0   0.0    0    0    0
Scott Zolak                      1   -4  -4.0    0    0    0

RECEIVING                      REC  YDS   AVG LONG   TD DROP  YAC
Emile Harry                      2   94  47.0   73    1    0   59
J.J. Birden                      2   40  20.0   30    0    0    5
Ben Coates                       5   40   8.0   12    1    0    7
Robb Thomas                      2   21  10.5   12    0    2    1
Stephone Paige                   1   11  11.0   11    0    0    1
Todd McNair                      1   10  10.0   10    0    0   12
Christian Okoye                  1    0   0.0    0    0    0    7

KICKING                        FGM  FGA  PCT FGSBLOCKED  XPA  XPM  PCT XPSBLOCKED KICKOFFS TOUCHBACKS
Nick Lowery                      1    2   50          0    8    8  100          0        6          0

PUNTING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG BLOCKS IN20 TOUCHBACKS
Bryan Barker                     1   48  48.0   48      0    0          0

KICK RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG   TD LONG
Ron Brown                        6  203  33.8    1   99

PUNT RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD
Ron Brown                        1    3   3.0    3    0

DEFENSE                        TOT LOSS SACK   FF FREC  YDS   TD  INT  RET   AVG DEFLECTIONS SAFETIES
Dino Hackett                     8    1    0    1    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           2        0
Kevin Ross                       7    0    0    0    0    0    0    1    4   4.0           3        0
Albert Lewis                     5    0    0    0    0    0    0    1    2   2.0           2        0
Kevin Porter                     5    0    0    0    0    0    0    1    6   6.0           2        0
Derrick Thomas                   5    2    1    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Lloyd Burress                    3    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
DeRon Cherry                     3    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Dan Saleaumua                    2    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Neil Smith                       1    0    1    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Phil Hansen                      1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Darryl Grant                     1    0    1    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Ron Brown                        1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Van Waiters                      1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Harry Colon                      1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Stephone Paige                   1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Leonard Griffin                  1    0    1    0    0    0    0    1   12  12.0           1        0

BLOCKING                      PANCAKES SACKS ALLOWED
Todd McNair                          7             0
Dave Lutz                            3             0
Irv Pankey                           2             0
Ben Coates                           2             0
John Alt                             1             0
Jonathan Hayes                       1             0
Tim Grunhard                         1             0

New England Patriots
----------------------------

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Individual Stats: Patriots
PASSING                        CMP  ATT  YDS  PCT   YPA SACK   TD  INT LONG RATING
Tom Hodson                       2    4   26   50   6.5    0    0    0   14   70.8
Steve Beuerlein                 22   40  286   55   7.1    4    2    4   52   54.8

RUSHING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD  FUM
John Stephens                   11   44   4.0   24    1    1
Marvin Allen                     1    1   1.0    1    0    0

RECEIVING                      REC  YDS   AVG LONG   TD DROP  YAC
Irving Fryar                     7  104  14.8   30    1    0   22
Hart Lee Dykes                   7  100  14.2   52    1    0   21
Marv Cook                        4   33   8.2   12    0    0   -1
Greg McMurtry                    2   32  16.0   18    0    0    0
Eric Sievers                     1   14  14.0   14    0    0   10
Michael Timpson                  1   13  13.0   13    0    0    1
Marvin Allen                     1   11  11.0   11    0    0    3
John Stephens                    1    5   5.0    5    0    1    1

KICKING                        FGM  FGA  PCT FGSBLOCKED  XPA  XPM  PCT XPSBLOCKED KICKOFFS TOUCHBACKS
Jason Staurovsky                 2    3   66          0    3    3  100          0        0          0
Brian Hansen                     0    0    0          0    0    0    0          0        6          0

PUNTING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG BLOCKS IN20 TOUCHBACKS
Brian Hansen                     2   80  40.0   42      0    0          0

KICK RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG   TD LONG
Marvin Allen                     6  120  20.0    0   28

PUNT RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD
Marvin Allen                     1   13  13.0   13    0

DEFENSE                        TOT LOSS SACK   FF FREC  YDS   TD  INT  RET   AVG DEFLECTIONS SAFETIES
Ilia Jarostchuk                  8    2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Maurice Hurst                    7    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Roland James                     6    0    0    0    0    0    0    1    8   8.0           0        0
Fred Marion                      6    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Brent Williams                   4    3    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Ronnie Lippett                   4    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Vincent Brown                    3    0    1    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Andre Tippett                    3    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Ed Williams                      3    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Garin Veris                      2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Tim Goad                         2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
John Stephens                    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Ralph Tamm                       1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Irving Fryar                     1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Mickey Washington                1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Rod McSwain                      1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Bruce Armstrong                  1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0

BLOCKING                      PANCAKES SACKS ALLOWED
Ralph Tamm                           4             1
Eric Sievers                         3             0
Marvin Allen                         3             0
Danny Villa                          2             2
Bruce Armstrong                      2             0
Randy Dixon                          1             1
Stan Clayton                         1             0
Bob Dahl                             1             0
Irving Fryar                         1             0

Player of the Game
-------------------------------------------
Chiefs- HB - Christian Okoye - 29 Att - 9.5 Avg - 277 Yds - 5 TD - 1 Rec - 0 Yds - 0 TD

Game Pictures
--------------------------------------------

[size=1]Top Left - The Kansas City Chiefs start their season off on the right foot as Ralph Brown returns the opening game kickoff to the endzone.
Top Right - Rookie tight end, Ben Coates, makes his first NFL reception a touchdown. Is this a sign of things to come?
Bottom Left - Christian Okoye grabs his first rushing touchdown of the 1991 season on this 4 yard pound into paydirt.
Bottom Right - Derrick Thomas aquires his first sack of the season as he takes down Steve Beuerlein in the backfield.

[size=1]Top Left - Christian Okoye slips by Ronnie Lippett and then hits the afterburners as he barrels his way downfield for a 47 yard touchdown bulldozing.
Top Right - Patriots wide receiver, Irving Fryar drags half of the Chiefs defense into the endzone for the Patriots first touchdown of the game, making it 35-13 Chiefs.
Bottom Left - Steve Beuerlein struggeled in his first game as the Patriots quarterback. He eventually threw for a solid 286 yards on 22 of 40 attempts and 2 touchdowns, but his 4 interceptions did not appeal.
Bottom Right - Hart Lee Dykes tries to help the Patriots come back in the 4th quarter as he catches this Beuerlein pass and shakes off a defneder for a 52 yard touchdown catch, but it was too little too late.

Game Notes
--------------------------------------------
-Okay I really need to change some sliders. Okoye's good but 277 yards and 4 touchdowns? Too much. I think what happened was I had the slider set to my "Watching the game sliders" (i.e. the playoffs where i don't control a team), and those were nowhere close to my actually playing the game sliders.

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:18 PM

Week 1 Games
================================================== ===

New Orleans Saints (0-0)
Vs.

Chicago Bears (0-0)

Game Weather
Forecast: Fair
Wind: 0 MPH
Temp: 58 Degrees

Team Ratings
====================
New Orleans Saints
Overall: 85
Offense: 83
Defense: 86
Special Teams: 92

Chicago Bears
Overall: 87
Offense: 85
Defense: 89
Special Teams: 90

Team Injuries
===================================
New Orleans Saints
No Injuries
Chicago Bears
C - Jerry Fontenot - 78 Ovr - Strained Shoulder - Will Not Play

Drive Summary
================================================== ====
1st Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Bears - Kevin Butler - 42yd FG Att - Good - Score: 3-0 Chi - (7:56)
Drv 2 - Saints - Tommy Barnhardt - Punt - (7:10)
Drv 3 - Bears - Maury Buford - Punt - (5:52)
Drv 4 - Saints - Tommy Barnhardt - Punt - (3:28)
Drv 5 - Bears - Maury Buford - Punt - (2:36)
Drv 6 - Saints - Tommy Barnhardt - Punt - (0:00)

2nd Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Bears - Neal Anderson - 64yd TD Run - Score: 10-0 Chi - (10:51)
Drv 2 - Saints - Tommy Barnhardt - Punt - (9:03)
Drv 3 - Bears - Neal Anderson - FUM - FF (P.Swilling) - FR (B.Maxie, 27yd rtrn)_ - Chi 49yd ln - (8:20)
Drv 4 - Saints - Morten Andersen - 25yd FG Att - Good - Score: 10-3 Chi - (6:06)
Drv 5 - Bears - M.Vlasic to R.Morris - 8yd TD Rec - Score: 17-3 Chi - (3:59)
Drv 6 - Saints - Dalton Hillard - 76yd TD Run - Score: 17-10 Chi - (10:09)
Drv 7 - Bears - Maury Buford - Punt - (1:55)
Drv 8 - Saints - Tommy Barnhardt - Punt - (1:41)
Drv 9 - Bears - Kevin Butler - 38yd FG Att - Good - Score: 20-10 Chi - (0:00)

3rd Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Saints - Bobby Herbert - INTERCEPTED (J.Morrissey, 21yd rtrn) - NO 15yd ln - (10:50)
Drv 2 - Bears - M.Vlasic to J.Thornton - 12yd TD Rec - Score: 27-10 Chi - (10:09)
Drv 3 - Saints - Tommy Barnhardt - Punt - (8:02)
Drv 4 - Bears - Neal Anderson - 7yd TD Run - Score: 34-10 Chi - (3:48)
Drv 5 - Saints - B.Herbert to Q.Early - 11yd TD Rec - Score: 34-16 Chi - 2pt Fail - (0:00)

4th Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Bears - Mark Vlasic - INTERCEPTED (R.Jackson, 23yd rtrn) - Chi 3yd ln - (10:49)
Drv 2 - Saints - Turnover On Downs - Chi 4yd ln - (9:16)
Drv 3 - Bears - Mark Vlasic - SAFTEY (P.Swilling) - Score: 34-18 Chi - (8:31)
Drv 4 - Saints - Turnover On Downs - Chi 12yd ln - (5:49)
Drv 5 - Bears - Maury Buford - Punt - (3:00)
Drv 6 - Saints - B.Herbert to Q.Early - 2yd TD Rec - Score: 34-24 Chi - 2pt Fail - (0:53)
Drv 7 - Bears - Maury Buford - Punt - (0:44)
Drv 8 - Saints - End Game - (0:00)

Game Box Score
================================================== ======

Code:

Team               Q1   Q2   Q3   Q4   OT      FINAL
Saints              0   10    0   14    0         24
Bears               3   17   14    0    0         34

Individual Player Statistics
================================================== =====
New Orleans Saints
--------------------------

Code:

Individual Stats: Saints
PASSING                        CMP  ATT  YDS  PCT   YPA SACK   TD  INT LONG RATING
Bobby Herbert                   25   41  246   60   6.0    2    2    1   26   84.0

RUSHING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD  FUM
Dalton Hillard                  22   96   4.3   76    1    0

RECEIVING                      REC  YDS   AVG LONG   TD DROP  YAC
Quinn Early                     13  120   9.2   26    2    0    5
Floyd Turner                     3   39  13.0   16    0    0   10
Eric Martin                      4   34   8.5   12    0    1    3
Hoby Brenner                     3   30  10.0   14    0    1    2
Gerald Alphin                    1   19  19.0   19    0    0    1
John Tice                        1    4   4.0    4    0    0    0

KICKING                        FGM  FGA  PCT FGSBLOCKED  XPA  XPM  PCT XPSBLOCKED KICKOFFS TOUCHBACKS
Morten Andersen                  1    1  100          0    1    1  100          0        5          0

PUNTING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG BLOCKS IN20 TOUCHBACKS
Tommy Barnhardt                  6  231  38.5   47      0    2          0

KICK RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG   TD LONG
Vince Buck                       5  112  22.3    0   30

PUNT RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD
Vince Buck                       1    0   0.0    0    0

DEFENSE                        TOT LOSS SACK   FF FREC  YDS   TD  INT  RET   AVG DEFLECTIONS SAFETIES
Robert Massey                   11    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           2        0
Pat Swilling                     6    0    1    1    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        1
Michael Simmons                  5    1    2    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Milton Mack                      4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Brett Maxie                      4    0    0    0    1   27    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Russell Maryland                 4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Toi Cook                         2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Gene Atkins                      2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Bennie Thompson                  1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Vaughan Johnson                  1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Wayne Martin                     1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Sam Mills                        1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Rickey Jackson                   1    0    0    0    0    0    0    1   23  23.0           0        0
James Williams                   1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Chris Pike                       1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Gerald Alphin                    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Brian Forde                      1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Demond Winston                   1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Vince Buck                       1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0

BLOCKING                      PANCAKES SACKS ALLOWED
Stan Brock                           5             1
Jim Dombrowski                       4             0
Hoby Brenner                         4             0
Richard Cooper                       3             0
Steve Trapilo                        1             0
Joel Hilgenberg                      1             0
Craig Heyward                        1             1

Chicago Bears
--------------------------

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Individual Stats: Bears
PASSING                        CMP  ATT  YDS  PCT   YPA SACK   TD  INT LONG RATING
Mark Vlasic                     22   31  238   70   7.6    3    2    1   20  101.2

RUSHING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD  FUM
Neal Anderson                   18  155   8.6   64    2    1
Brad Muster                      1    1   1.0    1    0    0

RECEIVING                      REC  YDS   AVG LONG   TD DROP  YAC
Herman Moore                     5   62  12.3   17    0    0    4
Dennis Gentry                    4   49  12.2   14    0    0   14
Neal Anderson                    5   44   8.7   13    0    0   25
Ron Morris                       3   41  13.6   20    1    1    8
Brad Muster                      2   17   8.5   10    0    0   13
James Thornton                   2   13   6.5   12    1    0    1
Ed McCafferey                    1   12  12.0   12    0    0    0

KICKING                        FGM  FGA  PCT FGSBLOCKED  XPA  XPM  PCT XPSBLOCKED KICKOFFS TOUCHBACKS
Kevin Butler                     2    2  100          0    4    4  100          0        0          0
Maury Buford                     0    0    0          0    0    0    0          0        5          0

PUNTING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG BLOCKS IN20 TOUCHBACKS
Maury Buford                     5  209  41.7   53      0    2          0

KICK RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG   TD LONG
Johnny Bailey                    4   82  20.5    0   27
Ron Morris                       1    0   0.0    0    0

PUNT RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD
Johnny Bailey                    4   27   6.7   19    0
Ron Morris                       0    0   0.0    0    0

DEFENSE                        TOT LOSS SACK   FF FREC  YDS   TD  INT  RET   AVG DEFLECTIONS SAFETIES
Jim Morrissey                    9    3    0    0    0    0    0    1   20  20.0           1        0
Wayne Haddix                     9    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           2        0
Donnell Woolford                 4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Mark Carrier                     4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Mike Singletary                  4    2    1    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           3        0
Shaun Gayle                      4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Ron Rivera                       4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Richard Dent                     3    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Lamuel Stinson                   3    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
John Roper                       2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
John Mangum                      2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Trace Armstrong                  2    1    1    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Brad Muster                      1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Dennis Gentry                    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Maurice Douglass                 1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Jay Hilgenberg                   0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0

BLOCKING                      PANCAKES SACKS ALLOWED
Jimbo Covert                         4             1
Keith Van Horne                      3             0
Mark Bortz                           2             1
Tom Thayer                           2             0
Jay Hilgenberg                       2             0
James Thornton                       2             0
Cap Boso                             1             0
Brad Muster                          1             1

Player Of The Game
================================================== ========
Bears - HB - Neal Anderson - 18 Att - 8.6 Avg - 155 Yds - 2 TD - 1 Fum - 5 Rec - 8.7 Avg - 44 Yds

Game Pictures
================================================== =======

Top Left: Neal Anderson got things going offensively in this game as he showed off what he's learned from Sweetness. Anderson high-stepped his way to the endzone on this 64 yard touchdown run.
Top Right: 1990 Charger qb, Mark Vlasic, throws his fist NFL Touchdown as a Chicago Bear to wide receiver Ron Morris.
Bottom Left: Saints runningback Dalton Hillard decided to show Anderson he's not the only one that can break a run here as he ditches Richard Dent and bolts 76 yards for the score to make it 17-10 Chicago.
Bottom Right: Vlasic shows last year was no fluke as he continued to play well, throwing this 12 yard strike to tight end James Thornton who carried defenders to paydirt.

Top Left: The New Orleans Saints wouldn't go quietly into the night as Bobby Herbert finally hooked up for a touchdown with recently aquired wide receiver, Quinn Early. Early managed to crawl into the endzone from 11 yards out late in the 3rd.
Top Right: The Saints outstanding linebacking corps struggled today, but Ricky Jackson still showed his versatility when he picked off a Mark Vlasic pass.
Bottom Left: Pat Swilling swung around the Bears offensive line and launched into Mark Vlasic to surprise them with the first saftey of the season with 8:31 left in the 4th.
Bottom Right: Too little too late for the Saints as Bobby Herbert threw his second touchdown to wide receiver Quinn Early from only 2 yards out. It would be the final score of the game marking it 34-24, Bears.

Game Notes
================================================== ==
- I slightly dropped passing ability and once again dropped user running as Anderson averaged 8.6 yards per carry (granted minus 64 yarder = 5.3ypc but still)
-Raised CPU run sliders despite Hillard going 22att for 96yds 1td, because of a 76 yarder so otherwise he averaged 0.96 ypc.

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:18 PM

Walker Calls Out Old Team

AP - Earlier today in a press conference Minnesota Vikings runningback, Herschel Walker, called out his old team. With the Minnesota Vikings set to face off against the Dallas Cowboys in the season-opener, the news media was hot on the topic of Herschel Walker's involvement. Why? Well in the middle of the 1989 season the Dallas Cowboys ended up trading away the rights of Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings in one of the largest deals in NFL history. The Vikings traded Jesse Solomon (78 ovr), Isaac Holt (90 ovr), Darrin Nelson, David Howard (61 ovr), Alex Stewart, and six draft picks to the Cowboys for Walker's services. However things did not go as planned for the Minnesota Vikings.

"We wanted Walker to come into our team last season and put a spark under our offense. We've struggled in the passing game in recent years and needed the kind of explosiveness he brings in the ground game, to our team. However that obviously didn't happen last season as Walker ended up fracturing his hip and was out injured for the season early on."Jerry Burns, Vikings Head Coach

The 1990 season was a disaster for Herschel Walker in his new purple uniform. Walker did play in two games before being injured, both horrendous losses where the Vikings were outscored 38 to 10. In those two games Walker showed he was struggling to adjust as he only had 161 yards on 54 carries for a 2.9 average. The injury was a huge blow to the expectations that the Minnesota Vikings had for their 1990 season, which they ended up scrounging 7 victories before it was done, but that was only enough to remain at the bottom of their division. However in 1991 the Vikings and Walker are looking forward to meeting their previous expectations.

One thing that Herschel Walker made clear earlier today at his press conference is that he has no qualms about getting down and ditry with his former teammates.

"I'm ready for Sunday. I'm ready to go up against my old teammates and knock them in the mouth with a stiff arm on my way to the endzone. I can be all happy and stuff off the field like I am right now, but when I step onto that football field I have no friends. And that's what's going to happen on Sunday. I'm going to make enemies as we carve our way through Dallas' defense. I expect a big game, i'm one-hundred percent healthy, and ready to go this year. This year is going to be different, this year the Vikings will make due on what they gave up for me, and i'll show it to them this weekend."Herschel Walker, Vikings HB

Walker's words were certainly backed up in the pre-season as well. The Vikings surprised everybody by going undefeated in the pree-season with only one game being as close at seven points. But Walker was a big reason for that success. In the pre-season Walker showed he was healthy by rushing for 259 yards on 56 carries for 3 touchdowns. His 4.6 average was one of the league's best in the pre-season. The Minnesota Vikings could be a surprise team in 1991 because of the uncertainty in their division. Last year the Packers were a big-surprise with their success and they made some major changes defensively with their players. The Chicago Bears were far from the constant leaders they once were as last years offensive scheme struggled, and in 1991 they have a new quarterback attempting to lead their team. The Detroit Lions had a very surprising 1990 season due to the amazing success of Barry Sanders, but can he hold up again in 1991? Many are unsure about Sanders durability this early in his career. The Vikings definately have a good shot in 1991 at pulling away in their race of a division. Herschel Walker is also poised to surpass 5,000 rushing yards on his career if he can stay healthy in 1991. With his current total reading 4,218 yards and 38 touchdowns Walker will still have a ways to go before he cements his name in NFL history the same way he has done in NCAA history.

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:19 PM

Week 1 Games
================================================== ===

Dallas Cowboys (0-0)
Vs.

Minnesota Vikings (0-0)

Game Weather
Forecast: Fair
Wind: 0 MPH
Temp: 78 Degrees

Team Ratings (Matchup Leader In Italics)
====================
Dallas Cowboys
Overall: 86
Offense: 86
Defense: 85
Special Teams: 85

Minnesota Vikings
Overall: 89
Offense: 88
Defense: 91
Special Teams: 86

Team Injuries
===================================
Dallas Cowboys
No Injuries
Minnesota Vikings
MLB - Henry Rolling - 84 Ovr - Strained Shoulder - Will Play

Drive Summary
================================================== ====
1st Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Cowboys - Mike Saxon - Punt - (9:40)
Drv 2 - Vikings - Donald Igwebuike - 27yd FG att - Good - Score: 3-0 Min - (5:50)
Drv 3 - Cowboys - Emmitt Smith - 8yd TD Run - Score: 7-3 Dal - (0:00)

2nd Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Vikings - Donald Igwebuike - 29yd FG att - Good - Score: 7-6 Dal - (5:39)
Drv 2 - Cowboys - Mike Saxon - Punt - (5:15)
Drv 3 - Vikings - Harry Newsome - Punt - (3:58)
Drv 4 - Cowboys - Mike Saxon - Punt - (2:34)
Drv 5 - Vikings - Harry Newsome - Punt - (1:52)
Drv 6 - Cowboys - Mike Saxon - Punt - (0:00)
Drv 7 - Vikings - Hassan Jones PR FUM - FF (None) - FR (V.Smith, 15yd TD rtrn) - Score: 14-6 Dal - (0:00)

3rd Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Vikings - Harry Newsome - Punt - (9:39)
Drv 2 - Cowboys - Mike Saxon - Punt - (8:47)
Drv 3 - Vikings - Terry Allen - 5yd TD Run - 2PT Conv: Good - Score: 14-14 Tie - (5:02)
Drv 4 - Cowboys - Mike Saxon - Punt - (2:30)
Drv 5 - Vikings - Rich Gannon - INTERCEPTED (K.Norton Jr, 10yd rtrn) - Min 19yd ln - (2:17)
Drv 6 - Cowboys - Emmitt Smith - 2yd TD run - Score: 21-14 Dal - (0:00)

4th Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Vikings - Donald Igwebuike - 29yd FG att - Good - Score: 21-17 Dal - (7:10)
Drv 2 - Cowboys - Mike Saxon - Punt - (6:17)
Drv 3 - Vikings - Donald Igwebuike - 45yd FG att - Good - Score: 21-20 Dal - (5:01)
Drv 4 - Cowboys - Mike Saxon - Punt - (4:11)
Drv 5 - Vikings - Turnover On Downs - Dal 42yd ln - (1:58)
Drv 6 - Cowboys - Mike Saxon - Punt - (1:10)
Drv 7 - Vikings - End Game

Game Box Score
================================================== ======

Code:

Team               Q1   Q2   Q3   Q4   OT      FINAL
Cowboys             0   14    7    0    0         21
Vikings             3    3    8    6    0         20

Individual Player Statistics
================================================== =====
Dallas Cowboys
--------------------------

Code:

Individual Stats: Cowboys
PASSING                        CMP  ATT  YDS  PCT   YPA SACK   TD  INT LONG RATING
Troy Aikman                     10   25   97   40   3.8    2    0    0   16   51.6

RUSHING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD  FUM
Emmitt Smith                    22   76   3.4   18    2    0
Troy Aikman                      3  -11  -3.6    0    0    0

RECEIVING                      REC  YDS   AVG LONG   TD DROP  YAC
Roy Green                        2   24  12.0   13    0    0    1
Kelvin Martin                    2   23  11.5   15    0    0    6
Michael Irvin                    2   22  11.0   16    0    2    2
Jay Novacek                      2   19   9.5   14    0    0    3
Alonzo Highsmith                 1    5   5.0    5    0    0    1
Daryl Johnston                   1    4   4.0    4    0    0    4

KICKING                        FGM  FGA  PCT FGSBLOCKED  XPA  XPM  PCT XPSBLOCKED KICKOFFS TOUCHBACKS
Ken Willis                       0    0    0          0    3    3  100          0        0          0
John Fite                        0    0    0          0    0    0    0          0        3          2

PUNTING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG BLOCKS IN20 TOUCHBACKS
Mike Saxon                       9  365  40.5   51      0    2          1

KICK RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG   TD LONG
Derrick Shepard                  6  148  24.6    0   28

PUNT RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD
Derrick Shepard                  1   10  10.0   10    0

DEFENSE                        TOT LOSS SACK   FF FREC  YDS   TD  INT  RET   AVG DEFLECTIONS SAFETIES
Roman Phifer                    11    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Bill Bates                       8    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Jack Del Rio                     6    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           2        0
Ken Norton Jr.                   6    1    0    0    0    0    0    1   10  10.0           0        0
Manny Hendrix                    5    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           3        0
Isaac Holt                       3    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
James Washington                 3    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Robert Williams                  2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Kenneth Grant                    2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Eric Swann                       2    1    1    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Tony Tolbert                     2    1    1    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Danny Noonan                     1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Willis Crockett                  1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Vinson Smith                     1    0    0    0    1   15    1    0    0   0.0           0        0
Nate Newton                      1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Jim Jeffcoat                     1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Stevon Moore                     1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Kurt Gouveia                     1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0

BLOCKING                      PANCAKES SACKS ALLOWED
Tony Slaton                          2             1
Mark Tuinei                          2             0
Daryl Johnston                       2             0
Jay Novacek                          2             0
Rob Awalt                            2             0
Mark Stepnoski                       1             1
Kelvin Martin                        1             0
Nate Newton                          1             0
Michael Irvin                        1             0

Minnesota Vikings
--------------------------

Code:

Individual Stats: Vikings
PASSING                        CMP  ATT  YDS  PCT   YPA SACK   TD  INT LONG RATING
Rich Gannon                     27   45  298   60   6.6    2    0    1   38   70.4

RUSHING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD  FUM
Herschel Walker                 21   82   3.9   22    0    0
Terry Allen                      2    7   3.5    4    1    0

RECEIVING                      REC  YDS   AVG LONG   TD DROP  YAC
Steve Jordan                     7   66   9.4   19    0    0    2
Cris Carter                      5   64  12.7   19    0    0    1
Herschel Walker                  4   52  13.0   18    0    0   31
Rick Fenney                      3   40  13.3   38    0    1   38
Hassan Jones                     3   38  12.6   21    0    2    8
Anthony Carter                   4   24   6.0   12    0    0    0
Shawn Jefferson                  1   14  14.0   14    0    0    0

KICKING                        FGM  FGA  PCT FGSBLOCKED  XPA  XPM  PCT XPSBLOCKED KICKOFFS TOUCHBACKS
Donald Igwebuike                 4    4  100          0    0    0    0          0        0          0
Harry Newsome                    0    0    0          0    0    0    0          0        6          0

PUNTING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG BLOCKS IN20 TOUCHBACKS
Harry Newsome                    3  137  45.6   55      0    2          1

KICK RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG   TD LONG
Hassan Jones                     1   15  15.0    0   15

PUNT RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD
Hassan Jones                     5   25   5.0    8    0

DEFENSE                        TOT LOSS SACK   FF FREC  YDS   TD  INT  RET   AVG DEFLECTIONS SAFETIES
Ray Berry                        7    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Al Noga                          6    3    2    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Mike Merriweather                5    2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Joey Browner                     4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Henry Rolling                    3    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Reggie Rutland                   2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           3        0
Ken Clarke                       2    2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Tim Gordon                       2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Walker Lee Ashley                2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Chris Doleman                    2    2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Bryan Cox                        1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Kirk Lowdermilk                  1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Audray McMillian                 1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Rick Fenney                      1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Carl Lee                         1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           4        0
Shawn Jefferson                  1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Pat Eilers                       1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Michael Brim                     0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0

BLOCKING                      PANCAKES SACKS ALLOWED
Gary Zimmerman                       8             0
Rick Fenney                          4             0
Todd Kalis                           4             1
Randall McDaniel                     3             0
Tim Irwin                            3             1
Kirk Lowdermilk                      3             0
Steve Jordan                         2             0
Cris Carter                          1             0
Hassan Jones                         1             0
Anthony Carter                       1             0
Brent Novoselsky                     1             0
Shawn Jefferson                      1             0

Player Of The Game
================================================== ========
Cowboys - HB - Emmitt Smith - 22 Att - 3.4 Avg - 76 Yds - 2 TD

Performers & Slackers
================================================== ========
Dallas Cowboys Performers
1. HB - Emmitt Smith: Emmitt had a great opener for the 1991 season proving that he was not a fluke star in his rookie season. While Smith may have only had 76 yards with a respectable 3.4 yard per carry average, his talent was felt at the goal line. Smith pounded into the endzone for two touchdowns on the night accounting for 14 of Dallas' 21 total points.

2. MLB - Roman Phifer (R): Rookie middle linebacker, Roman Phifer, really pulled out an amazing opening game for his NFL career. The youngster was given the daunting task of starting at the MLB spot due to the release of Cowboys former star MLB, Eugene Lockhart in the off-season. Phifer however stepped up to the plate against the Vikings as he led the team with 11 tackles, including one for a loss. If this is a sign of things to come in the future the Cowboys may have found a steal with this 2nd round, 41st overall selection.

3. DT - Eric Swann (R): Yet another rookie performed amazingly well for the Dallas Cowboys in their 1991 season opener against the Vikings, and it was their 1st rounder, Eric Swann. Swann proved he was worthy of the 9th overall selection when he recorded his 1st career sack against Rich Gannon. Swann also recorded 2 tackles, 1 for a loss, throughout the rest of the game alongside fellow starting DT, Danny Noonan.

Dallas Cowboys Slackers
1. QB - Troy Aikman: Aikman didn't exactly light it up in his first game of the 1991 season. Last season in Aikman's 2nd year he played decently with 2,843 yards and 16 touchdowns to 13 interceptions, but this is the year that the Cowboys are hoping he breaks out into the star they think he can become. However against the Vikings he struggled throwing 10 of 25 (40%) for only 97 yards. His 51.6 quarterback rating left much for Dallas to desire.

2. DE - Jim Jeffcoat: Jeffcoat is supposed to be the veteran anchor on the defensiveline that is helping to mold the youngsters into superstars, but he didn't appear to be one against the Vikings. He was pretty much isolated all night and only managed to garner a single tackle on the outside.

3. C - Mark Stepnoski: Stepnkoski usually prides himself in being the teams best center but against the Vikings he only put up a single pancake and allowed Vikings defensive tackle, Al Noga, to sack Aikman.

Minnesota Vikings Performers
1. K - Donald Igwebuike: It's not often that a kicker gets praised but Igwebuike was surprisingly accurate throughout the night despite a few deep kicks. Knocking in field goals from 27, 29, 29, and 45 yards put up a solid 12 points for the Vikings and was the main reason they were still in the game in the 4th quarter. It's a shame he wasn't given a final chance to boot in the game winner.

2. DT - Al Noga: Al Noga proves his worth once again with an oustanding opening performance that saw him record 6 tackles, 3 for losses, including 2 sacks on Troy Aikman. The defensive lineman is off to a great start for the 1991 season.

3. TE - Steve Jordan: Tight end Steve Jordan isn't usually the center of attention when it comes to the Vikings passing game but he was against the Cowboys as he led the team in catches and yards with 7 catches for 66 yards. Jordan could prove a valuable asset to Rich Gannon throughout the season if he continues to put up performances like this weeks.

Minnesota Vikings Slackers
1. WR - Hassan Jones: Hassan Jones is supposed to be the number one receiver in Minnesota but he looked more like the number three this week as he caught only 3 passes for 38 yards, but dropped 2 as well. He also only averaged 5 yards per punt return and 15 on a kick return. Not to mention Hassan Jones turnover fumble on the final play of the half, which was brought back by Vinson Smith for a Cowboy touchdown, essentially cost the Vikings the game in the long-run.

2. MLB - Bryan Cox (R): The Minnesota Vikings made a decision after pre-season to start rookie middle linebacker Bryan Cox (79 Ovr) over veteran Scott Studwell (84 Ovr) in order to help him progress into the linebacker they believe he can become. Although the 4th overall pick didn't live up to expectations in his first NFL game as he only put fourth a single tackle on the night. The Vikings hope that this disappointing performance is not a sign of things to come.

3. HB - Herschel Walker: While Herschel Walker by no means had a horrible game, he still didn't live up to the hype he was pumping himself for this week's game against his former team. Walker had 82 yards on 21 carries for a 3.9 average, but was taken out around the goaline due to fatigue only to have Terry Allen run in the touchdown. Walker also helped in the passing game with 4 catches for 52 yards, but was left scoreless by his ex-teammate Cowboy defenders. Maybe next time Walker shouldn't coax another team to bring him down.

Game Pictures
================================================== =======

Top Left: Emmitt Smith scores his first touchdown run of the 1991 season as he rounds the corner and blasts into the endzone for an 8 yard touchdown.
Top Right: In an exciting end to the half, the final play of the half was a punt to the Vikings. But punt returner Hassan Jones fumbled the fair catch, it was recovered by Cowboy linebacker Vinson Smith and he pushed in 15 yards to the endzone for a touchdown.
Bottom Left: Terry Allen took full advantage of Walker taking a breather by taking this Gannon handoff to the endzone from 5 yards out to tie the game at 14 a piece.
Bottom Right: This errant Rich Gannon pass just slipped through Jack Del Rio's hands, but not Ken Nortan Jr's. Nortan picked this pass off and returned it 10 yards to halt a Viking drive in the 3rd.

Top Left: Emmitt Smith scored his 2nd touchdown of the night as he stumbled foward through a wide-open gap in the Vikings defense from 2 yards out. Cowboys would take the lead 21 to 14.
Top Right: Donald Igwebuike attempted to keep the Vikings in the game by hitting this 29 yard field goal with 7:10 left making it 21-17 Dallas.
Bottom Left: Another successfull field goal by Donald Igwebuike kept Viking hopes alive as they were down by a single point with 5:01 remaining in the game.
Bottom Right: In a fitting end in response to Walker's earlier comments at a press conference the game ended with his mistake. On a 4th down last minute attempt to gain a first down Walker shot to the outside only to be upended and tackled by Isaac Holt, a player which was traded for him in 1989, behind the line of scrimmage and thus ending any hope Minnesota had of pulling out a late-game heroic.

Game Notes
================================================== ==
- I was really pleased with just about everything statistically in this game so I didn't alter anything.

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:20 PM

Week 1 Games
================================================== ===

Cleveland Browns (0-0)
Vs.

Detroit Lions (0-0)

Game Weather
Forecast: Fair
Wind: 0 MPH
Temp: 78 Degrees

Team Ratings (Matchup Leader In Italics)
====================
Cleveland Browns
Overall: 84
Offense: 84
Defense: 83
Special Teams: 87

Detroit Lions
Overall: 86
Offense: 85
Defense: 88
Special Teams: 97

Team Injuries
===================================
Cleveland Browns
ROLB - Clay Matthews - 89 ovr - Torn Bicep - Will Not Play
Detroit Lions
SS - Herb Welch - 74 Ovr - Upper Arm Fracture - Will Not Play

Drive Summary
================================================== ====
1st Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Lions - Eddie Murray - 47yd FG att - Good - Score: 3-0 Det - (8:03)
Drv 2 - Browns - Rick Tuten - Punt - (6:01)
Drv 3 - Lions - Jim Arnold - Punt - (0:00)

2nd Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Browns - Rick Tuten - Punt - (8:39)
Drv 2 - Lions - Jim Arnold - Punt - (7:17)
Drv 3 - Browns - Rick Tuten - Punt - (4:50)
Drv 4 - Lions - Rodney Peete - INTERCEPTED (M.Johnson, 6yd rtrn) - Cle 49yd ln - (4:10)
Drv 5 - Browns - Rick Tuten - Punt - (2:32)
Drv 6 - Lions - Jim Arnold - Punt - (1:57)
Drv 7 - Browns - B.Kosar to V.Joines - 54yd TD Rec - Score: 7-3 Cle - (1:41)
Drv 8 - Lions - R.Peete to R.Johnson - 24yd TD rec - Score: 10-7 Det - (0:58)
Drv 9 - Browns - Bernie Kosar - INTERCEPTED (R.Crockett, 3yd rtrn) - Cle 43yd ln - (0:26)
Drv 10 - Lions - End Half - (0:00)

3rd Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Browns - Rick Tuten - Punt - (8:30)
Drv 2 - Lions - Jim Arnold - Punt - (6:36)
Drv 3 - Browns - Rick Tuten - Punt - (4:32)
Drv 4 - Lions - Jim Arnold - Punt - (1:20)
Drv 5 - Browns - Turnover On Downs - Cle 38yd ln - (0:00)

4th Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Lions - Eddie Murray - 39yd FG att - Good - Score: 13-7 Det - (7:18)
Drv 2 - Browns - Bernie Kosar - INTERCEPTED (G.Jamison, 3yd rtrn) - Cle 34yd ln - (7:11)
Drv 3 - Lions - Eddie Murray - 42yd FG att - Good - Score: 16-7 Det - (6:29)
Drv 4 - Browns - B.Kosar to W.Slaughter - 11yd TD rec - Score: 16-14 Det - (2:39)
Drv 5 - Lions - Barry Sanders - 47yd TD run - Score: 23-14 Det - (1:49)
Drv 6 - Browns - Turnover On Downs - Det 39yd ln - (0:56)
Drv 7 - Lions - Jim Arnold - Punt - (0:00)

Game Box Score
================================================== ======

Code:

Team               Q1   Q2   Q3   Q4   OT      FINAL
Browns              0    7    0    7    0         14
Lions               3    7    0   13    0         23

Individual Player Statistics
================================================== =====
Cleveland Browns
--------------------------

Code:

Individual Stats: Browns
PASSING                        CMP  ATT  YDS  PCT   YPA SACK   TD  INT LONG RATING
Bernie Kosar                    19   38  314   50   8.2    1    2    2   54   73.8

RUSHING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD  FUM
Leroy Hoard                     18   60   3.3   18    0    0
Kevin Mack                       1    0   0.0    0    0    0

RECEIVING                      REC  YDS   AVG LONG   TD DROP  YAC
Webster Slaughter                6   93  15.5   34    1    2   17
Reggie Langhorne                 6   73  12.1   36    0    2    1
Vernon Joines                    2   65  32.5   54    1    0   43
Scott Galbraith                  2   35  17.5   23    0    0    9
Brian Brennan                    1   25  25.0   25    0    1    0
Leroy Hoard                      1   13  13.0   13    0    0   10
John Talley                      1   10  10.0   10    0    0    0

KICKING                        FGM  FGA  PCT FGSBLOCKED  XPA  XPM  PCT XPSBLOCKED KICKOFFS TOUCHBACKS
Jerry Kauric                     0    0    0          0    2    2  100          0        3          0

PUNTING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG BLOCKS IN20 TOUCHBACKS
Rick Tuten                       6  227  37.8   42      0    4          1

KICK RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG   TD LONG
Eric Metcalf                     5   99  19.7    0   25

PUNT RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD
Eric Metcalf                     2    8   4.0    5    0

DEFENSE                        TOT LOSS SACK   FF FREC  YDS   TD  INT  RET   AVG DEFLECTIONS SAFETIES
Mike Johnson                     7    2    0    0    0    0    0    1    6   6.0           0        0
Anthony Pleasant                 6    0    3    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Mike Croel                       6    2    1    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Frank Minnifield                 5    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Rob Burnett                      4    2    1    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
William Thomas                   4    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Harlon Barnett                   4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Anthony Blaylock                 3    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Keith Bostic                     3    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Stephen Braggs                   2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Mickey Pruitt                    2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
John Talley                      1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Brian Brennan                    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
MichaelDean Perry                1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Mark Harper                      1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Eddie Johnson                    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Fred Smerlas                     0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0

BLOCKING                      PANCAKES SACKS ALLOWED
Ken Reeves                           2             0
Scott Galbraith                      2             0
Dan Fike                             1             1
Reggie Langhorne                     1             0
Tony Jones                           1             0
Kevin Mack                           1             0

Detroit Lions
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Individual Stats: Lions
PASSING                        CMP  ATT  YDS  PCT   YPA SACK   TD  INT LONG RATING
Rodney Peete                    13   21  168   61   8.0    5    1    1   28   83.0

RUSHING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD  FUM
Barry Sanders                   26  169   6.5   47    1    0
Rueben Mayes                     1    2   2.0    2    0    0
Bob Christian                    2    0   0.0    0    0    0
Rodney Peete                     1   -2  -2.0    0    0    0

RECEIVING                      REC  YDS   AVG LONG   TD DROP  YAC
Richard Johnson                  5   72  14.3   24    1    0   36
Robert Clark                     4   48  12.0   19    0    0    0
Barry Sanders                    2   33  16.5   28    0    1   28
Arthur Cox                       1    9   9.0    9    0    2    1
Bob Christian                    1    6   6.0    6    0    0    1

KICKING                        FGM  FGA  PCT FGSBLOCKED  XPA  XPM  PCT XPSBLOCKED KICKOFFS TOUCHBACKS
Eddie Murray                     3    3  100          0    2    2  100          0        6          1

PUNTING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG BLOCKS IN20 TOUCHBACKS
Jim Arnold                       6  346  57.6   65      0    1          3

KICK RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG   TD LONG
Mel Gray                         3   72  24.0    0   32

PUNT RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD
Mel Gray                         2   10   5.0    9    0

DEFENSE                        TOT LOSS SACK   FF FREC  YDS   TD  INT  RET   AVG DEFLECTIONS SAFETIES
William White                    9    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Bennie Blades                    5    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Ray Crockett                     4    0    0    0    0    0    0    1    2   2.0           1        0
George Jamison                   4    0    0    0    0    0    0    1    2   2.0           2        0
Chris Spielman                   4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Lawrence Peete                   4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Bruce McNorton                   3    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           3        0
Michael Cofer                    3    2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Leroy Irvin                      2    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Keith McCants                    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Dan Owens                        1    0    1    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Mark Brown                       1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Terry Greer                      1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Keith Ferguson                   1    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Barry Sanders                    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Travares Tillman                 1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0

BLOCKING                      PANCAKES SACKS ALLOWED
Bob Christian                        3             1
Ken Dallafior                        3             0
Lomas Brown                          3             2
Kevin Glover                         2             0
Arthur Cox                           1             0
Eric Andolsek                        0             1
Michael Henson                       0             1

Player Of The Game
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Lions - HB - Barry Sanders - 26 Att - 6.5 Avg - 169 Yds - 1 TD - 2 Rec - 16.5 Avg - 33 Yds - 1 Drop

Performers & Slackers
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Cleveland Browns Performers
1. DE - Anthony Pleasant: Anthony Pleasant is fighting his way through the crowded Cleveland Browns defensive line and into stardom early in his career. Pleasant surprised many with his amazing opening performance where he recorded an astonishing 3 sacks on Lions quarterback Rodney Peete. Pleasant also managed to total 6 tackles on the night, just 1 short of the team lead. If Pleasant keeps playing to this level the Browns may have a perennial pro bowler on their team.

2. MLB - Mike Johnson: MIke Johnson took the slack that was left in the Browns linebacking corps due to Clay Matthews injury. Johnson took it upon himself to pick up his game as he led the Browns in tackling with 7 tackles on the night, including 2 for a loss. He also made a key play early in the game where he intercepted a Rodney Peete pass to give the Browns a chance. However despite Johnson's play the Browns were unable to prevail.

3. WR - Webster Slaughter: Webster was quiet in the first half of the game as fellow wide receiver Reggie Langhorne seemed to be garnering all the attention from Bernie Kosar. However in the second half of the game Slaughter recorded all his numbers, which read 6 catches for a 15.5 average at 93 total yards and a touchdown. Despite dropping two passes in the first half Slaughter managed to pick things up when it counted most. His 4th quarter 11 yard touchdown catch brought the Browns to within 2 points of the Lions, the closest they would be all game.

Cleveland Browns Slackers
1. HB - Leroy Hoard: Hoard did not play very well in his first half of football for the 1991 season. He managed a lackluster 3 total yards in the first half as the Browns offense was completely demolished by the Lions front. However in the second half Hoard managed top pickup 57 more yards, but his palty 60 yards on 18 carries for a 3.3 average left much to be desired. The Browns are relying on Hoard to put up similar numbers to last season when he ran for 1,311 yards and 13 touchdowns on the season.

2. DT - Michael Dean Perry: Michael Dean Perry is generally considered one of the premier defensive tackles in the game. But you wouldn't have known that if you'd only seen his performance in week 1 against the Detroit Lions. Perry was swallowed by the Lions offensive line, only allowing him to record a single tackle on the night. Perry is going to have to pick things up if he wants to return to Pro Bowl form for the Browns.

3. QB - Bernie Kosar: Kosar is back and healthy from his injury that he suffered last year that saw him ride the pine for the majority of the season. IN 1991 however he's hoping to make up for lost time by performing to his best, and today was not his best. Granted Kosar did throw for a respectable 314 yards and 2 touchdowns. But he was decidedly mediocre as he only completed 50% of his passes and also threw 2 key interceptions that ended up resulting in the difference on the scoreboard. If Kosar can minimize these faults the Browns could earn a few extra W's in the win column.

Detroit Lions Performers
1. HB - Barry Sanders: Barry Sanders is now entering his 3rd season in the NFL and will undoubtably cement his name among the league's elite runningbacks with another solid season under his belt. Last year he was 90% of the Lions offense as he ran for 1,621 yards and 9 touchdowns as well as caught 29 passes for 286 yards and another touchdown. In 1991 the Lions are trying to spread the ball around offensively in order to prevent Sanders from overloading his carries. However they are expecting similar ooutputs in terms of scores in 1991. Sanders was definatley off to a good start this season with his game against the Browns as he scampered for 169 yards and a touchdown. Including a gamebreaking 47 yarder on a 3rd and inches play in the 4th quarter. Sanders brings the versatility and ability that Detroit needs to get over the hump. Last year they surprised everybody with their playoff birth, and this year they're hoping to surprise with a victory.

2. CB - Ray Crockett: Bruce McNorton went down hurt for a few quarters in the game, making Ray Crockett's role on the defense much more important. Crockett did deliver on expectations though as he recorded 4 tackles and a deflection. However his biggest impact game when he intercepted Bernie Kosar at the end of the half, curshing any confidence the Browns quarterback once had.

3. WR - Richard Johnson: After playing second fiddle to Robert Clark for a few quarters Johnson stepped it up. He managed to catch 5 passes for 72 yards on a 14.3 average and pulled off a 24 yard touchdown reception that gave Detroit the early 10-7 lead. Johnson is still the Lions number one wide receiver, but with the recent success of Robert Clark he's breathing down Johnson's neck for that position. So every game that Johnson can seperate himself from Clark in terms of talent is a good day for Richard.

Detroit Lions Slackers
1. OL - Lomas Brown: Lomas Brown is usually the best offensive lineman on the Detroit Lions roster. Which may not be saying much as the Detroit Lions big-men leave much to be desired. But Brown's opening 1991 game was definately not up to his usual snuff. While he did pick up 3 pancakes, he allowed Anthony Pleasant to blow by him for 2 sacks. This unacceptable pass blocking led Lomas Brown right into the #1 slacker spot.

2. TE - Arthur Cox: One of the positions that the Detroit Lions are clamoring to find a solid player at is tight end. Unfortunatley Arthur Cox is not that solid player. Cox had a horrible 1991 season opener against the Browns. He only caught a single pass for 9 yards, and dropped 2. Cox showed his utter lack of catching ability with key drops on 3rd downs that could've easily been converted to firsts.

3. OL - Eric Andolsek: When an offensive lineman only records a sack allowed without a single pancake, coaches get angry. And the Lions definately were not happy with the performance that Andolsek gave. He allowed Anthony Pleasant to bypass him on his way to his 3rd sack on the night.

Game Pictures
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Top Left: Barry Sanders was shaking Brown defenders all day long, and Jeff Bostic was no different.
Top Right: Cleveland Browns linebacker, Mike Johnson managed to easily pick off this errant Rodney Peete pass mid-way through the 2nd quarter.
Bottom Left: Bernie Kosar managed to sneak this pass to 3rd string Brown receiver Vernon Joines. Joines shot to the outside and outran Lions defenders on his way to a 54 yard touchdown, the first of the night, giving the Browns a 7 to 3 lead with 1:41 remaining in the half.
Bottom Right: Rodney Peete showed he could do his best Kosar impression as he tossed a 24 yard touchdown to teammated Richard Johnson who easily walked into the endzone and gave Detroit the 10-7 lead before halftime.

Top Left: Detroit Lions linebacker, George Jamison, picks off this Bernie Kosar pass, the 2nd intercepted of the night, to halt a Browns drive.
Top Right: Eddie Murray proved usefull as he accounted for 9 of the Lions points with his 3 successfull field goals.
Bottom Left: Webster Slaughter picked his game up in the second half, but this 11 yard leaping touchdown grab was too little too late for Cleveland.
Bottom Right: As the Detroit Lions were content in running out the clock they called constant running plays. However on a 3rd and inches Barry Sanders showed his determination by deciding to go for a little more. How much more? How about 47 yards more as he bolted downfield for the touchdown to make it 23 to 14, Detroit with just under 2 minutes left in the game.

Game Notes
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- I was really pleased with just about everything statistically in this game so I didn't alter anything.

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:20 PM

Does Bo Know Run & Shoot?

AP - The two biggest off-season aquisitions were both star runningbacks. The first was ex-49er Roger Craig swapping bay's from San Francisco to Tampa, and the second was Raider Bo Jackson heading to the AFC Champion Houston Oilers. The Houston Oilers were a forced to be reckoned with in 1990. Not only did their quarterback, Warren Moon, pull home of the league's Most Valueable Player award, but he led the team all the way to the Super Bowl, all under the guise of 1st year Oiler head coach, Jack Pardee. However in an unfortunate emptying of their luck gas tank the Oilers lost in the final seconds to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Houston Oilers didn't have to do much in the off-season to make their team better, becasue they were already great. But the addition of Bo Jackson to the team does completely change the way the Oilers think offensively.

The Houston Oilers have pride in their run and shoot offensive scheme. A scheme that allowed Moon to throw 4,034 yards and 32 touchdowns as well as spread the ball around giving 4 Oiler receivers more than 50 catches each. However head coach Jack Pardee has stated that the team is now looking at re-thinking their scheme with the addition of a talented player like Bo Jackson.

"It was obvious last year that our first priority was the passing game. I mean we still ran the ball, in fact we had over 1,300 total yards from Rozier, White, and Pinkett on the ground, and they even had 16 touchdowns. That's nothing to snuff at, but our passing game was so overwhelming that people didn't seem to notice. Although we're going to be pulling off a bit in the passing game in order to get the ball to Jackson. When you have a player on your team of Jackson's caliber than you have to make ways for him to get his hands on the football. Either way he is definately going to make an impact on our offense, and hopefully will help us get back to the big game."Jack Pardee, Oilers Head Coach

The Houston Oilers had a runningback by committee approach in 1990. At first Lorenzo White was their starter and he carried the all 106 times for 410 yards and 3 touchdowns. However some nagging injuries and exceptional play by backup Mike Rozier eventually allowed Rozier to take the starting spot. Rozier ended the season as the teams leading back in all categories with 206 carries for 671 yards and an amazing 10 touchdowns. Fullback Allen Pinkett also added 337 yards on 92 carries with 3 touchdowns. So the Houston Oilers runningame was actually much better than it seemed. Although it shouldn't be a surprise that it goes unnoticed when you throw the football 556 times.

There is still only one question that remains that the Houston Oiler faithfull are hoping can be answered. And that's whether or not Bo Jackson can remain healthy. Jackson has yet to play more than 11 games in a season, and many believe that this year won't be any different. Jackson has managed to stay healthy in the off-season, and get through the pre-season. It wil be interesting to see if the Los Angeles Raiders made the right decision by letting their injury prone runningback go in favor of Marcus Allen. Or whether the Raiders will be regretting their decision as they watch the Oilers romp through the Super Bowl.

**young2rice** · 03-25-2009, 04:21 PM

Week 1 Games
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Houston Oilers (0-0)
Vs.

Los Angeles Rams (0-0)

Game Weather
Forecast: Fair
Wind: 0 MPH
Temp: 79 Degrees

Team Ratings (Matchup Leader In Italics)
====================
Houston Oilers
Overall: 90
Offense: 92
Defense: 87
Special Teams: ?

Los Angeles Rams
Overall: 87
Offense: 88
Defense: 85
Special Teams: ?

Team Injuries
===================================
Houston Oilers
QB - Cody Carlson - 79 Ovr - Broken Jaw - Will Not Play
RG - Bruce Matthews - 96 Ovr - ACL Sprain - Will Not Play
Los Angeles Rams
WR - Derrick Faison - 69 Ovr - Sprained Elbow - Will Not Play

Drive Summary
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1st Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Rams - Mike Lansford - 34yd FG Att - Good - Score: 3-0 Stl - (5:37)
Drv 2 - Oilers - Norm Johnson - 28yd FG att - Good - Score: 3-3 tie - (0:00)

2nd Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Rams - Keith English - Punt - (9:07)
Drv 2 - Oilers - Norm Johnson - 36yd FG att - Good - Score: 6-3 Hou - (5:02)
Drv 3 - Rams - Keith English - Punt - (3:54)
Drv 4 - Oilers - Warren Moon - INTERCEPTED (D.Faryniarz, 0yd rtrn) - Stl 3yd ln - (1:23)
Drv 5 - Rams - End Half

3rd Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Oilers - Greg Montgomery - Punt - (9:46)
Drv 2 - Rams - Jim Everett - FUM - FF (-) - FR (R.Childress, 12yd TD rtrn) - Score: 13-3 Hou - (8:57)
Drv 3 - Rams - Keith English - Punt - (7:22)
Drv 4 - Oilers - Warren Moon - INTERCEPTED (J.Gray, 8yd rtrn) - Hou 44yd ln - (6:33)
Drv 5 - Rams - Mike Lansford - 19yd FG att - Good - Score: 13-6 Hou - (2:16)
Drv 6 - Oilers - Bo Jackson - 1yd TD run - Score: 20-6 Hou - (0:00)

4th Quarter
---------------------------------
Drv 1 - Rams - Jim Everett - INTERCEPTED (A.Smith, 9yd rtrn) - Stl 21yd ln - (9:12)
Drv 2 - Oilers - Bo Jackson - 8yd TD run - Score: 27-6 Hou - (7:22)
Drv 3 - Rams - Keith English - Punt - (6:10)
Drv 4 - Oilers - W.Moon to E.Givens - 63yd TD rec - Score: 34-6 Hou - (5:27)
Drv 5 - Rams - Keith English - Punt - (3:10)
Drv 6 - Oilers - Greg Montgomery - Punt - (1:32)
Drv 7 - Rams - C.Long to F.Anderson - 2yd TD rec - Score: 34-13 Hou - (0:00)

Game Box Score
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Team               Q1   Q2   Q3   Q4   OT      FINAL
Oilers              3    3    7   21    0         34
Rams                3    0    3    7    0         13

Individual Player Statistics
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Houston Oilers
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Individual Stats: Titans
PASSING                        CMP  ATT  YDS  PCT   YPA SACK   TD  INT LONG RATING
Warren Moon                     17   29  261   58   9.0    1    1    2   63   71.2

RUSHING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD  FUM
Bo Jackson                      27   83   3.0   11    2    0

RECEIVING                      REC  YDS   AVG LONG   TD DROP  YAC
Haywood Jeffries                 7  100  14.2   40    0    0    4
Ernest Givins                    5   99  19.7   63    1    0   56
Curtis Duncan                    2   27  13.5   17    0    0    7
Allen Pinkett                    1   18  18.0   18    0    0   21
Bernard Ford                     1    9   9.0    9    0    0    0
Tony Jones                       1    8   8.0    8    0    0    0

KICKING                        FGM  FGA  PCT FGSBLOCKED  XPA  XPM  PCT XPSBLOCKED KICKOFFS TOUCHBACKS
Norm Johnson                     2    2  100          0    4    4  100          0        0          0
Greg Montgomery                  0    0    0          0    0    0    0          0        7          2

PUNTING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG BLOCKS IN20 TOUCHBACKS
Greg Montgomery                  2   97  48.5   56      0    1          1

KICK RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG   TD LONG
Gerald McNeil                    4  101  25.2    0   31

PUNT RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD
Gerald McNeil                    0    0   0.0    0    0

DEFENSE                        TOT LOSS SACK   FF FREC  YDS   TD  INT  RET   AVG DEFLECTIONS SAFETIES
Al Smith                         7    2    0    0    0    0    0    1    9   9.0           1        0
Sean Jones                       7    2    2    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Bubba McDowell                   4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           2        0
Terry Kinard                     4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Leander Knight                   3    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Lamar Lathon                     3    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Patrick Allen                    3    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           2        0
Scott Kozak                      3    0    1    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Bo Orlando                       3    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Johnny Meads                     2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
William Fuller                   2    2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Richard Johnson                  2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           2        0
Steve Brown                      1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Ezra Johnson                     1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Tony Jones                       1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Dee Thomas                       1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Ray Childress                    1    1    0    0    1   12    1    0    0   0.0           0        0
Haywood Jeffries                 1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Mike Munchak                     0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0

BLOCKING                      PANCAKES SACKS ALLOWED
Dean Steinkuhler                     4             0
Curtis Duncan                        4             0
Allen Pinkett                        2             0
David Williams                       2             0
Gregg Rakoczy                        1             0
Eric Fairs                           1             0
Mike Munchak                         1             0
Jay Pennison                         0             1

Los Angeles Rams
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Individual Stats: Rams
PASSING                        CMP  ATT  YDS  PCT   YPA SACK   TD  INT LONG RATING
Chuck Long                       2    4   13   50   3.2    0    1    0   10   96.9
Jim Everett                     18   30  186   60   6.1    3    0    1   29   64.0

RUSHING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD  FUM
Ricky Watters                   20   38   1.8   12    0    0
Jim Everett                      1   -9  -9.0    0    0    1

RECEIVING                      REC  YDS   AVG LONG   TD DROP  YAC
Henry Ellard                     7   77  11.0   29    0    0   19
Willie Anderson                  6   64  10.6   21    1    0    8
Andrew Glover                    3   35  11.6   15    0    1    0
Buford McGee                     1   12  12.0   12    0    0    2
Ricky Watters                    3   11   3.6   11    0    0   14

KICKING                        FGM  FGA  PCT FGSBLOCKED  XPA  XPM  PCT XPSBLOCKED KICKOFFS TOUCHBACKS
Mike Lansford                    2    2  100          0    1    1  100          0        4          0

PUNTING                        ATT  YDS   AVG LONG BLOCKS IN20 TOUCHBACKS
Keith English                    5  190  38.0   43      0    0          0

KICK RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG   TD LONG
Darryl Henley                    5   88  17.5    0   19

PUNT RETURNS                   ATT  YDS   AVG LONG   TD
Darryl Henley                    1    2   2.0    2    0

DEFENSE                        TOT LOSS SACK   FF FREC  YDS   TD  INT  RET   AVG DEFLECTIONS SAFETIES
Jerry Gray                      10    0    0    0    0    0    0    1    7   7.0           2        0
Brett Faryniarz                  6    0    0    0    0    0    0    1    0   0.0           2        0
Darrell Fullington               5    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Darryl Henley                    4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Doug Reed                        4    2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Kevin Greene                     4    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           1        0
Paul Butcher                     3    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Fred Strickland                  2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Anthony Newman                   2    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
George Bethune                   2    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Michael Stewart                  1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Buford McGee                     1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Mike Piel                        1    0    1    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0
Alvin Wright                     1    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   0.0           0        0

BLOCKING                      PANCAKES SACKS ALLOWED
Buford McGee                         3             0
Henry Ellard                         1             0
Jackie Slater                        1             0
Andrew Glover                        1             0
Joel Patten                          0             2

Player Of The Game
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Oilers - HB - Bo Jackson - 27 Att - 3.0 Avg - 83 Yds - 2 TD

Performers & Slackers
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Houston Oilers Performers
1. HB - Bo Jackson: WHile Bo Jackson may not have been averaging over 5 yards a carry like many Oiler fans were hoping for, he didn't let them down in his first ever game in a cyan colored uniform. Jackson barrelled through Rams defenders on his way to two touchdown runs, one from a yard out, and another from eight yards out. Jackson also took every single rushing carry for the Oilers (all 27) which was a surprise as the Oilers have been known to switch up their backs alot.

2. WR - Ernest Givens: Givens continues to pressure Haywood Jefferies for the starting WR job as he pulled off a solid 5 catch 99 yards 1 touchdown performance in week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams. Givens led the team with a 19.7 yard per catch average that epitomizes the run and shoot offensive style of Warren Moon.

3. DE - Sean Jones: Sean Jones continued to dominate on defense where he left off last season in week 1. Jones tied Al Smith for the team lead with 7 tackles, but also managed to sack Jim Everett 2 times on the night. Jones will be terrorizing opposing team quarterbacks all season long if he keeps up this pace.

Houston Oilers Slackers
1. LB - Johnny Meads: Meads is supposed to be the tackle-getter on the Houston Oilers defense. But in week 1 against the Rams he struggled all game long to only aquire 2 solo takcles on the night, and nothing else. Meads also left the field temporarily when he got shooken up on a play. Meads will need to step it up to captain the Oilers defense through the remainder of the season.

2. C - Jay Pennison: Pennison allowed the only sack of the night on Warren Moon. The Oilers are a team that prides itself in it's protection ability of Moon and Pennison let him down in week 1. Pennison also struggled as he did not aquire a single pancake despite playing all plays in the game.

3. QB - Warren Moon: Looking at Warren Moon's stat line, 17 of 29, 261 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions might not appear horrible, but it wasn't until late in the game that he got his act together. In the 4th quarter he tossed a 63 yard touchdown to Givens, but outside of that singular play Moon struggled all day long against the Los Angeles Rams' corners. It is always an unusual day when Moon has more int's and TD's and today was unusual as he tossed 2 passes, including one right in the end-zone. Moon may be struggling to adjust to the new scheme of including a running attack more. However only time will tell if it may just be his old age catching up to him.

Los Angeles Rams Performers
1. CB - Jerry Gray: Jerry Gray has shown he is the teams top corner and proved it in week 1 as he fought hard to try and stop the Oilers high-powered offensive attack. However Gray alone was unable to as the Oilers crushed the Rams 34-13, but he did play great himself. Gray led the Rams with 10 tackles on the night and picked off Warren Moon. He also deflected 2 passes, showing his capable of coverage.

2. WR - Willie "Flipper" Anderson: Flipper Anderson had a good game against the Oilers, making 6 catches for 64 yards and a touchdown, the only touchdown, of the entire game for the Rams. When Jim Everett left in the final drive with an injury backup Chuck Long came in and tossed a 2 yarder to the endzone that Anderson scooped up.

3. MLB - Brett Faryniarz: While Faryniarz may have only had an average game tackle wise, as he was 2nd on the team with 6 on the night, but his key interception was the start of Moon's fall in the exhibition. Faryniarz picked off the Moon pass on an attempted touchdown throw to the endzone.

Los Angelese Rams Slackers
1. HB - Ricky Watters: The rookie runningback, Ricky Watters, certainly didn't look like an 8th overall selection against the Oilers in his first NFL game. Watters struggled all night long against the talented Oilers defense to a 1.8 yard per carry average. His 20 carries only amassed a pathetic 38 yards on the ground, and his 3 receptions only garnered 11 yards. When you touch the ball 23 times you're expected to get more than 49 total yards off of those touches. Watters was given the nod in pre-season over other talented Ram runningbacks, so whether or not Watters is going to keep this job will probably be decided after next week's game as the Rams can't afford to have this lackluster run-game.

2. OL - Joel Patten: It wasn't a good day for offensive-lineman Joel Patten who let Sean Jones blow by him two times, sacking Ram quarterback Jim Everett. Patten also didn't aquire a single pancake on the night, despite playing just about every snap.

3. QB - Jim Everett: Everett continues to struggle to find his groove back after a lackluster 1990 season, he was hoping that entering fresh in 1991 would turn things around. But his opening performance left much to be desired. Everett did complete 60% of his passes, but for only 186 yards and an interception for a dismal 64.0 quarterback rating. Everett also made a key early mistake in the game when he threw a bad HB screen pass that counted as a fumble since it never hit his player, eventually Oiler defensive lineman Ray Childress would pick it up for a touchdown. Everett also left the game hurt on the final drive, as his backup Chuck Long ended up throwing a touchdown to Willie Anderson. Everett should be nursed and ready next week, but the Rams offense needs a serious boost to stay competative.

Game Pictures
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Top Left: Norm Johnson kicks in his first field goal as a Houston Oiler on this 28 yard attempt to tie the game at the end of the 1st quarter, 3-3.
Top Right: Brett Faryniarz managed to reach to the sky and pick off this Warren Moon pass as he was attempting to throw it in the end zone.
Bottom Left: Jim Everett made a big mistake when he missed his receiver on a HB screen attempt. The football went bouncing backwards, and was live. Ray Childress managed to bolt down and scoop it up, then scampered his way 12 yards for the touchdown return.
Bottom Right: Bo Jackson does what he does best as he tucks the ball in, puts his head down, and blasts through the defense for a 1 yard bruising touchdown pound to put the Oilers up 20 to 6 at the end of the 3rd quarter.

Top Left: Bo Jackson celebrates in the end zone after he bursted for an 8 yard touchdown run that sealed it as the Oilers pulled way ahead 27 to 6.
Top Right: Warren Moon continued to run up the score as he tossed this out pattern to Ernest Givens. Givens would quickly shake the cornerback and then be left all alone as he raced for a 63 yard touchdown making it 34-6 Oilers.
Bottom Left: After taking a whallop from an Oiler defender in the final drive of the game, Jim Everett was injured, and had to walk off the field.
Bottom Right: In an attempt of too little too late, Rams backup quarterback, Chuck Long, managed to still hit wide receiver Willie Anderson in the endzone for a 2 yard touchdown as the game clock ticked down to 0. The score would end the game 34-13, Houston Oilers.

Game Notes
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- I upped the CPU run sliders again.

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