Five division titles are yet to be determined as the 2011 NFL schedule enters its final weeks. Three AFC teams have an opportunity to join the Houston Texans by clinching a playoff spot with a victory this week. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers can clinch home-field advantage through the NFC title game with a win. Here’s a preview of all of this week’s remaining games:
Well, Todd Haley isn’t the only coach looking for work now.
The Miami Dolphins also fired their head coach, announcing that Tony Sparano (not to be confused with Tony Soprano) is being replaced by defensive backs coach Todd Bowles for the team’s remaining three games this season. The Dolphins sit at 4-9 after starting the season 0-7. In total, Sparano was 29-32 with Miami in his four years there.
Last-second finishes decided several key games as the 2011 NFL entered its final stretch. Here’s a recap of all the NFL scores and action from Sunday:
N.Y. Giants 37 – Dallas 34
Eli Manning led two touchdown drives in the final six minutes, and the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 37-34 on Sunday night
A key NFC East matchup highlights the NFL schedule for week 14, while several division leaders in the AFC look to take another step closer to the playoffs. Here’s a preview of this week’s NFL games:
Sunday, December 11
Kansas City Chiefs at New York Jets – 1:00 PM
Kansas City (5-7) will start Tyler Palko at quarterback, while Kyle Orton allows his dislocated finger to heal. Palko didn’t
December 8, 2011
November 24, 2011 It's week 12 of the 2011 season, and there are some big games on the scheule, especially on Thanksgiving Day.
Can the Green Bay Packers stay unbeaten against the Detroit Lions?
Will it be the Dallas Cowboys, or the Miami Dolphins that will run their win streak to four game when they square off against one another?
What first-place team will win the match-up between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers?
On Sunday, will the Indianapolis get pick-up their first win of the year against the Carolina Panthers?
And on Monday night, how will the New Orleans Saints fare against the New York Giants?
November 23, 2011 New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees in currently on-pace to break Dan Marino's single-season record for passing yards.
Marino threw for 5,084 yards in 1984 with the Miami Dolphins.
Through ten games this season, Brees has passed for 3,326 yards.
Now, of course, Brees has done his part, but he's had a little help from his receivers.
Over 1,500 of those yards have come after the catch, which ranks second in the league.
