Miami Dolphins VS. Minnesota Vikings Sunday, 1:00 PM, CBS

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Sep 162010
 

The Miami Heat will be battling the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome on Sunday, September 19. The Vikings are just coming off of a loss to the New Orleans saints and are looking for a come-back game while Miami is coming off of a win.

Miami is known to be a pretty good team against the run, but have struggled against teams that can pass. Brett Favre didn’t have the most impressive showing last week against the Saints, but given another week to get back into rhythm, he is likely to come out slinging. Even without Sidney Rice in the rotation because of injury, Favre is an experienced quarterback to know how to adapt.

The Dolphins offense were pretty mediocre against the Bills and even though they won, they struggled against the Bills defense. The Dolphins are using the Wildcat offense but Chad Henne might be better used as a pocket passer hitting targets like Brandon Marshall. Until there are changes made in the Miami offense, it looks like the Vikings have a clear advantage.

Minnesota has been playing well at home over the past couple of seasons, however, and boast a 5-0 record in their last five games in the Metrodome, so look for the game to go in their favor. They have too strong a team to fall short to a mediocre offense and a defense that can’t stop an elite quarterback.

The current odds for the matchup have Minnesota s a 6 point favorite and the over/under total for the game is at 39.

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Calgary Stampeders vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders Preview

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Sep 152010
 

On Friday September 17, the Saskatchewan Roughriders can’t wait to play the Calgary Stampeders. Sooner they can forget their performance in their game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the quicker they get on the field to play the Stampeders. The Rough Riders were held to only two points in their game against the Blue Bombers, losing 31-2.

Against the Saskatchewan Rough Riders, the Calgary Stampeders enter this game on a roll. In convincing fashion, they have won their last five games. Against the struggling Edmonton Eskimos came the three wins. For the last month, the Calgary offense has been in high gear and they have not slowed down.

To describe the Roughriders, inconsistent is the best word. It is tough to figure out which team will show up, they are 6-4 heading into this game and from week to week. As the team leader, Darian Durant, quarterback for the Saskatchewan Rough riders is also inconsistent. Durant has thrown for 2,927 yards, 14 interceptions and 11 touchdowns. Durant is the second leading rusher with 356 yards rushing and he is not afraid to leave the pocket and run for daylight.

Than the Rough Riders, the Calgary offense is much more diverse. Calgary has a rushing threat in Joffrey Reynolds who has racked up 851 yards on the ground to this point in the season, aside from their quarterback Henry Burris. Three of Burris’ receivers have over 500 yards receiving to this point and he likes to spread the ball around.

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Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints: Preview

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Sep 082010
 

The New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings will kick off the season with what may be one of the best games that this season will have to offer. In the NFC last season, these two teams were two of the best teams and both have high hopes for the 2010 season.

The Saints went to distance, took home a Super Bowl victory and they are coming off a dream season. Last season, an offense that was historically prolific, was displayed by the Saints. The quarterback of the Saints, Drew Brees was an excellent quarterback and leader for the Saints.

Running game of the Saints is an interesting one. In Reggie Bush, the Saints have a big name running back, but he has never produced the way he was expected to. The Saints, in their offense, do not use him as a featured option, but they do use him to keep the other team honest. His speed causes the other team to keep an eye on him at all times, though he does not produce big numbers.

Surrounding Brett Favre, the Vikings have finally ended the drama that continued throughout the offseason. With whether or not Favre was going to return, he was on and off, but he has finally decided to return. Favre will be missing Rice, top receiver for the foreseeable future, is one thing to pay attention to this year.

This season, Adrian Peterson will be expected to carry a lot of the load. He will still be seen as one of the best backs in the year entering the season, although last year he had a down season.

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NCAA College Football: Eastern Illinois vs. Iowa

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Sep 022010
 

The Eastern Illinois Panthers will take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday September 4th. This game will be the season opener for each of these teams. They will both have the opportunity to start off the season right as they square off at noon eastern time.

Iowa will certainly be favored entering this matchup. Iowa will enter the season with a ranking of 9th in the nation. They posted an impressive season in 2009 with a record of 11-2. Truth be told, Iowa has never really been seen as an offensive squad. They were only the 86th best scoring team in the nation in 2009. This doesn’t sound so great, but offense isn’t what keeps this team going.

Last season the Hawkeyes allowed just over 15 points a game. This is a great total. They managed to go 6-2 in the Big Ten and even went 2-1 against top 25 teams. The Hawkeyes have the type of defense that will keep them in any game. They are able to keep the game under control even when the offense just isn’t clicking.

Eastern Illinois went 8-4 last season. They are a solid team, but certainly not well known. They come from a smaller conference (the OVC) and haven’t really been tried and tested against top teams in the nation much. Iowa will be a big challenge for the Panthers.

Eastern Illinois will have a chance if they can remain in striking distance. Iowa may have some issues getting the offense on track like they did last year. A couple of forced turnovers could give them a shot at a huge upset.

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