07-Jan-2009 07:19am
 
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Studs and Duds: Wild Card Weekend

The games weren't off the charts great this weekend, but not bad. All four games had their moments. The Colts/Chargers game was especially good - almost as expected. The surprising part of that game was the strong play of the defenses. I know I expected a game in the 30s, but both teams showed up defensively and kept the scores in check.

As stated in my Weekend Update column, I thought all the games this weekend could have gone either way and they played out that way. Although the Ravens/Dolphins score seemed lopsided, the Dolphins had their chances in the red zone to make the game much closer but stalled or turned the ball over.

The Falcons/Cardinals game was a one possession game, and the Eagles didn't put their game away against the Vikings until late in the game. I think these outcomes setup the coming weekend for an exciting slate of games. I really believe any of the team remaining could make a Super Bowl run.

Cardinals 30, Falcons 24

Fantasy Stud : Larry Fitzgerald . Fitz made an unbelievable catch on a 42-yard strike to give the Cardinals their first score of the game. It was a flea flicker and Fitzgerald was able to come down with the catch despite having two defenders on him. He finished the game with six receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown. Fitzgerald has 100-yard games in three straight.

Fantasy Dud : Matt Ryan . Ryan finally looked like a rookie, which isn't a surprise considering the magnitude of the game. But he made some bad reads and throws throughout the game. He was 26-of-40 for 199 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. He also lost a fumble, giving him three turnovers in the game. You expected a little more from Ryan with the way he played throughout the season. Plus, the Cardinals were dead last in passing TDs allowed. But this is just the first of many playoff games for Ryan. He is going to be a stud in this league for years to come. [Full Story]

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Studs and Duds: Wild Card Weekend

The games weren't off the charts great this weekend, but not bad. All four games had their moments. The Colts/Chargers game was especially good - almost as expected. The surprising part of that game was the strong play of the defenses. I know I expected a game in the 30s, but both teams showed up defensively and kept the scores in check.

As stated in my Weekend Update column, I thought all the games this weekend could have gone either way and they played out that way. Although the Ravens/Dolphins score seemed lopsided, the Dolphins had their chances in the red zone to make the game much closer but stalled or turned the ball over.

The Falcons/Cardinals game was a one possession game, and the Eagles didn't put their game away against the Vikings until late in the game. I think these outcomes setup the coming weekend for an exciting slate of games. I really believe any of the team remaining could make a Super Bowl run.

Cardinals 30, Falcons 24 [Full Story]

RealTime Wire

Giants a familiar foe for Eagles CB Asante Samuel

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Asante Samuel started jogging off the field, stopped and fell to the turf, unable to reach the sideline on his own because of the pain from a hip strain.

The Philadelphia Eagles couldn't afford to be without the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback, especially after the Minnesota Vikings took a 7-6 lead on the first play Samuel missed.

Trainers stretched, yanked and pulled at Samuel's legs to get him ready for the next series. A long drive by the offense that resulted in a field goal gave Samuel extra time to loosen up. [Full Story]

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