TORONTO (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is the most admired and appreciated player in the NHL Mark Giordano Jersey , judging from the 2017-18 NHLPA Player Poll.A survey of more than 500 players resulted in Crosby being voted the most difficult to play against, best role model, best team player, the player you’d want to win one game, and the player who would be a great coach upon retirement. Crosby finished second to Connor McDavid for which player to start a franchise with, and to Wayne Gretzky to the question of picking anyone all-time as a teammate.Players were asked more than 20 questions, with the NHL Players’ Association choosing which to publish. This is in addition to regular conversations with players on topics of importance that include feedback kept internally at the NHLPA.Among the most interesting responses was that 77.3 percent of players are fine with the way points are decided: two for any win and one for an overtime or shootout loss. But several suggested the international point system of three for a win in regulation, two for a win in overtime or a shootout, and one for an overtime or shootout loss.The Montreal Canadiens‘ Bell Centre was voted the best rink to play in and the home of the best ice, while the Florida Panthers‘ BB&T Center has the worst ice, according to players surveyed. Joel Quenneville of the Chicago Blackhawks, who like Crosby has won the Stanley Cup three times Youth Matthew Tkachuk Jersey , was voted the coach players would most like to play for.McDavid not surprisingly was voted the fastest skater, and Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was voted the most underrated player.— BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Brad Marchand was relieved in seeing how the Boston Bruins went from what the forward called “brutal” one night to much better the next.Marchand set up all four goals and Jaroslav Halak stopped 32 shots in a 4-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, a day after Boston opened the season with an embarrassing 7-0 loss at Washington.“When you have a game like last night, it can definitely make you a little nervous about how things are going to go,” Marchand said. “But I think this just gave us the confidence that we know we can settle down and bounce back.”Captain Zdeno Chara and rookie Ryan Donato staked the Bruins to a 2-0 lead by the 15:34 mark of the first period. David Pastrnak scored in the second and Patrice Bergeron capped the victory with an empty-net goal with 12 seconds left.The new-look Sabres, featuring rookie No. 1 draft pick Rasmus Dahlin and Jack Eichel as captain, more resembled the team that finished last in the standings for the third time in five years. After receiving rousing cheers upon being introduced before the opening faceoff in their season opener, the Sabres were booed off the ice following the first and second periods.“Obviously, I think their fuse is a bit short for us, and rightfully so,” Eichel said Michael Frolik Jersey , referring to fans’ impatience. “We haven’t played well the last few years. That’s on us to put a better product on the ice.”It’s been a familiar lament for the Sabres. Dating to last season, Buffalo has lost five straight overall and six in a row at home — including three shutout losses. The Sabres dropped to 0-5-1 in their past six season openers. They were shut out for the fourth time to open a season, and first since a 2-0 loss at Philadelphia in 2003.Buffalo failed to score despite playing much of the final five minutes with the goalie pulled for an extra attacker.Halak got the start a night after allowing two goals on 18 shots in replacing starter Tuukka Rask, who was yanked midway through the second period against Washington. The shutout was the 43rd of Halak’s career.“We all knew it just wasn’t good enough yesterday and we needed to come back tonight and bounce back, and that’s what we did,” said Halak, who signed with Boston in July.Chara opened the scoring 6:33 in, when he was allowed to skate in alone up the left side and beat offseason free-agent addition Carter Hutton on the short side.Hutton finished with 22 saves and had no chance on Donato’s power-play goal nine minutes later. Donato was alone driving to the right post, where he redirected Marchand’s pass from the high slot.The 18-year-old Dahlin had an inconsistent night and at times looked hesitant in being matched with several defensive partners. He was on the ice for the Bruins’ third goal in allowing David Krejci’s pass through the crease go directly through his legs. The pass set up Pastrnak, who scored while being left alone at the left post.Dahlin finished second among Buffalo players with 22 minutes and 37 seconds of ice time, and was credited with two hits and one giveaway.“Yeah, it was a little bit faster Authentic Mikael Backlund Jersey ,” Dahlin said of the game’s pace. “I learned how a regular-season game is. I’m just looking forward to the next game. We’ve got to do better.”NOTES: Boston improved to 5-2 in games after opening the season with a shutout loss. … The Sabres have only 10 players on the roster who played in Buffalo’s season opener last year, and just six from the 2016-17 opener. … At 18 years and 175 days, Dahlin is the second-youngest player to open a season in Buffalo, behind only 1987 No. 1 pick, Pierre Turgeon (18 years, 41 days). … Bruins RW Chris Wagner, who played 13:10 against Washington, was scratched and replaced in the lineup by LW Anders Bjork.UP NEXTBruins: Home-opener against Ottawa on Monday.Sabres: Continue four-game homestand against New York Rangers on Saturday.
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can once again be their biggest driver As some of you may recall Youth Customized New Orleans Saints Jerseys , SB Nation partnered up with Football Outsiders to have each respective NFL site ask several questions regarding their team. For the New Orleans Saints, Scott Kacsmar gave us his insight. Over the next several days, we’ll highlight five specific topics — and first we start with the defense.The defensive turnaround was incredible for the Saints last year, what were the top driving areas that were improved season over season?Last season, it appeared that it was going to be just another one of those years for the Saints defense. However, their 8-game winning streak saw Dennis Allen’s defense go on a tear. The team had their most sacks (42) since 2013 (49), and it was just the second time in the Sean Payton Era that they went over the 40 mark. All Marshon Lattimore did was come in and win Defensive Rookie of the Year.Arguably, the pass rush and secondary both got better for the Saints in 2018, with additions of Kurt Coleman, Patrick Robinson, and Marcus Davenport. Alex Okafor was re-signed, and was a key part of the team’s run defense before being lost for the season against the Bears. Along with Okafor, Trey Hendrickson is expected to make a big second-year leap and others like Al-Quadin Muhammad, Mitchell Loewen, and George Johnson are competing for a spot. Lattimore and Crawley return as the starters in the secondary www.thesaintsfootballauthentic.com , with Robinson ‘coming back home’ to man the slot.When it’s all said and done, this could be another top defense in the NFL this season.Be sure to check out the Football Outsiders store here.Saints lean on heavy dose of Alvin Kamara to power past Giants EAST RUTHERFORD — The New Orleans Saints have won three straight games after defeating the New York Giants on Sunday. They’re now 3-1 on the year, and picked up their first road win in East Rutherford since the 2006 season. More importantly, they sit on top of the NFC South as division leaders.The Giants won the coin toss and elected to defer. The first Saints offensive drive went 3-and-out, as New Orleans tried for three straight passes. They had a first down connection from Drew Brees to Michael Thomas, but it was negated by an offensive pass interference on Josh Hill. The first Giants possession was met with little resistance, as Eli Manning helped the offense go on a 10-play, 75-yard drive that finished with a 2-yard Sterling Shepard touchdown catch to put the Giants on the board.The ensuing Saints drive was destined for another 3-and-out, but those tricky special teams saw Taysom Hill connect with Justin Hardee for a first down to extend the drive. New Orleans drove down the length of the field, with some designed plays that saw Hill catch a pass from Drew Brees and be the lead blocker on an Alvin Kamara run, but ended up having to settle on a 42-yard field goal from Wil Lutz to cut the lead to 7-3. Lutz had to kick it twice because the game clock had run out at the end of the first quarter. The Saints defense was able to show up and force a Giants punt, and the Saints would get their second field goal of the game after a 9-play, 69-yard drive stalled out. Taysom Hill had a good 19-yard scamper on the drive, but it was extended after a really bad horse collar call on Janoris Jenkins.Red zone inefficiency continued for the Saints, after they looked to make short work of a P.J. Williams forced fumble on Wayne Gallman New Orleans Saints T-Shirt , in which Marshon Lattimore returned to the Giants 11-yard line. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out, the Saints got penalized on the initial field goal attempt of 27 yards, and had to re-kick from 37 yards out to take a 9-7 lead.The Giants would have another 3-and-out, which saw the Saints get some luck after Brandon Tate muffed the punt return but ended up recovering it off a tip up from Ray-Ray Armstrong. Once again, the Saints offense would march down the field and get into a position to take it into the end zone, but a bad drop by Alvin Kamara and a catch that Benjamin Watson couldn’t hold onto resulted in another short Wil Lutz field goal to put the Saints up 12-7 entering halftime.To start the second half, the Giants picked up one first down, but the drive stalled out and ended up putting, to the displeasure of their fans. The Saints would finally cash in on this drive, going 80 yards in 7 plays for their first touchdown of the afternoon. Big plays to Michael Thomas, Benjamin Watson, and a B.W. Webb personal foul penalty helped set them up inside the 10-yard line, and Alvin Kamara would cap it off on a 9-yard rush.The Giants somewhat woke up, going 75 yards in 10 plays New Orleans Saints Hats , getting big plays from Saquon Barkley and Sterling Shepard, but the bend, don’t break Saints defense held them to a 33-yard Aldrick Rojas field goal to trim the Saints lead to 19-10 late in the third quarter. Vonn Bell made an outstanding pass breakup at the goal line against Rhett Ellison to negate a touchdown.Entering the fourth quarter, the Saints were able to get off the field and force a punt, thanks to Demario Davis notching his second sack of the game. The Giants were put in a bad spot from a 7-yard tackle for loss from Marcus Davenport. The Saints turned in a 15-play drive that took nearly 7 minutes off the clock that ended in another Alvin Kamara touchdown to put the Saints up 26-10. The biggest takeaway was the Saints finding their third down offense, as they converted several drives.The Giants would add a late touchdown via Saquon Barkley and add a 2-point conversion to cut the Saints lead to 26-18 with 3:44 left in the game on a 10-play, 75-yard drive, and they even got the Saints pinned at their own 3-yard line after Ted Ginn Jr. muffed the kick return. Drew Brees came out passing immediately, connecting with Austin Carr for a first down. A big pass interference call on the Giants on a 3rd and 9 gave the team a first down, and Alvin Kamara would add the dagger on a 49-yard touchdown run to put the game away at 33-18.The Saints have an extra day in Week 5, as they host the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football.
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BOSTON (AP) Nick Holden has only been in Boston for about a month Vegas Golden Knights Hats Authentic , and he’s already learned that he needs to keep his stick on the ice when he’s playing with David Krejci.”When you think the puck can’t get there, he can get it there,” Holden said after scoring his first goal in a Bruins uniform, tapping in a spinning, perfectly place pass from Krejci to help Boston beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Saturday afternoon.”He just made a perfect play,”’ said Holden, who was acquired from the New York Rangers in late February. ”You don’t think the puck can get there, and he somehow finds you (with a) spin-o-rama pass all the way to the other side.”Krejci had three assists and Jake DeBrusk scored twice in his first game in more than two weeks for the Bruins, who moved into first place in the Eastern Conference and clinched home ice for at least one round of the playoffs.Tuukka Rask stopped 30 shots and rookie Ryan Donato had a goal and an assist for Boston, which has won four of its last five games. The Bruins have earned a point in eight straight games and 15 of their last 17.Jamie McGinn scored for Florida Custom Vegas Golden Knights Jerseys , which remains three points behind New Jersey in the race for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. James Reimer stopped 17 of the 22 shots he faced before he was replaced by Roberto Luongo with 3:28 left in the second period, trailing 5-1.Luongo, the losing goalie for Vancouver in the Bruins’ 2011 Stanley Cup run, stopped all 11 shots the rest of the way.”Obviously, you’re not going to get into the playoffs playing like that,” Panthers forward Vincent Trocheck said. ”Against a team that’s at the top of the league right now, you think you’d rise to the occasion and play your best game. It didn’t seem like we did.”Two days after a physical battle for first place with the Tampa Bay Lighting, which the Bruins won 4-2 to take temporary possession of the top spot, Boston sent the struggling Panthers to their third straight loss and moved back into first. The Lightning had jumped ahead of the Bruins with a win at the New York Rangers on Friday night.McGinn gave the Panthers the lead when he poked a rebound between Rask’s skate and the post five minutes into the first.From there, it was all Boston.The Bruins tied it when Krejci spun around at the blue line and wheeled it right to the slot for Holden Zach Bogosian Jersey Womens , who tipped through Reimer’s legs and into the net.Asked if he thought Krejci even knew he was there, Holden said, ”Some guys, I’d say no.””But Krejci, absolutely I’d say he knew I was there,” he said. ”He’s been a special player that can create so much for everyone, not just for himself.”NOTES: Bruins D Brandon Carlo was taken off on a stretcher in the third period after an apparent ankle injury. … Reimer played in his 300th NHL game. … Referee Tom Kowal officiated his last of more than 1,000 NHL games before retiring. Both teams remained on the ice to shake his hands after the game. … The Bruins’ 7th Player Award was given to D Charlie McAvoy before the game. He accepted in street clothes before missing his 14th straight game with a knee injury. … Bruins F David Pastrnak recorded his 200th career NHL point. He is the second member of the 2014 NHL draft class to reach that milestone, joining Edmonton’s No. 3 overall selection Leon Draisaitl. … Boston F Riley Nash left the game in the second period after taking a puck off the right side of his head. … Donato has seven points in seven career NHL games.UP NEXTPanthers: Host Carolina on Monday night.Bruins: Play at Philadelphia on Sunday.— DENVER (AP) Gabriel Landeskog sat at his locker stall, his skates still laced and most of his gear still on.The only thing missing was his jersey John Moore Jersey Womens , which was given to a lucky fan.Quick, get the captain a new one – the Colorado Avalanche are going to need it where they’re going.Nathan MacKinnon scored his first goal in 10 games, Jonathan Bernier stopped 32 shots and the Avalanche earned the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night.Defensemen Samuel Girard and Tyson Barrie scored, while Landeskog and Matt Nieto added empty-netters for the Avalanche, who won the West’s second wild card and head to the postseason for the first time since 2013-14. They will face top-seeded Nashville in the opening round a season after recording a league-low 48 points.”It’s an unbelievable accomplishment,” MacKinnon said. ”It’s got to be one of the best accomplishments in modern sports history.”Landeskog already has a start on his playoff beard.Game No. 82 for these two boiled down to a winner-take-all scenario. Although, there was one caveat – the Avalanche couldn’t allow the game to go to overtime since the Blues held the tiebreaker. St. Louis pulled out all the stops late in the third: Taking out goalie Jake Allen with around 4:35 remaining. Landeskog and Nieto sealed the win with empty-net tallies that sent the raucous crowd into full celebration mode.”Credit to Colorado they’ve improved immensely over the last couple of years,” Allen said. ”They played well again tonight.”Colorado finished with 95 points to become first NHL team to post a 40-point gain over an 82-game season since the Pittsburgh Penguins jumped 47 from 2005-06 (58) to 2006-07 (105).Next up, rest. That’s Landeskog’s plan anyway – lay on the couch with his dog and watch the Masters on Sunday. Then, get ready for Nashville.”If we play the way we played tonight Chris Wagner Jersey Womens , we have a good chance,” Bernier said.Jaden Schwartz had a power-play goal and Brayden Schenn scored with 38.4 seconds remaining for the Blues, who saw their playoff appearance streak halted at six straight seasons.The Blues arrived in town late following a 4-1 win in Chicago on Friday night. They sent Allen to the Mile High City early so he would be better rested for the big game. Allen made one diving save after another to keep things close. He even played through a tweaked hamstring he suffered in the game.”Any other game I probably would have went out but this a game we needed to win,” Allen said.St. Louis was dealt a blow midway through the first period when leading goal-scorer Vladimir Tarasenko left with an upper-body injury. He didn’t return.”He was very disappointed,” Blues coach Mike Yeo said.Leading 2-1 late in the third, MacKinnon beat Allen with a shot over the goaltender’s shoulder. MacKinnon had been held without a goal since March 18 when he had two against Detroit. He finished with 97 points – the most by an Avalanche player since Joe Sakic had 100 in 2006-07.Barrie gave Colorado a 2-0 lead in the second on a goal from the blue line that led to a challenge by St. Louis, which felt the puck left the zone. The officials took a long look before ruling it a good goal and determined ”there were no definitive replays which showed that the puck left the attacking zone,” according to NHL situation room.”I’m not going to blame the season on a bad call,” Yeo said.Girard scored his first goal since Feb. 22 on a slap shot through traffic with 46 seconds left in the first period to give the Avs a 1-0 advantage. He was acquired by Colorado from Nashville in the three-team deal that sent Matt Duchene to Ottawa in November.The last time two teams met in their final game of the season while contending for the last available playoff spot in the conference was 2010. In that contest, Philadelphia beat the New York Rangers in a shootout.”What a night Alex Galchenyuk Jersey Womens ,” Landeskog said.NOTES: Blues D Alex Pietrangelo played in his 617th career NHL game. He surpassed Bob Plager for second on the team’s all-time list for defensemen. … Colorado was without D Erik Johnson and G Semyon Varlamov, who are both sidelined by knee injuries. Varlamov won’t have a chance to play in the first round, coach Jared Bednar said. … Colorado had 28 home wins, matching a franchise record for wins that was set in 2000-01, when the team hoisted the Stanley Cup.UP NEXTBlues: Offseason.Avalanche: Face Nashville in the first round of the playoffs. The Avs were 0-3-1 against the Predators this season.—
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of one of the NFL's wildest rivalries http://www.saintsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-ryan-ramczyk-jersey , the New Orleans Saints defeated the Atlanta Falcons in a 43-37 overtime thriller. Even though the Saints moved to 2-1 by winning a key divisional battle on the road, they were far from flawless. Cornerbacks (using that term loosely) P.J. Williams and Ken Crawley attempted to get Falcons rookie wideout Calvin Ridley inducted into the Hall of Fame on the strength of one performance (7 catches, 146 yards and 3 touchdowns) due to their pathetic and inept play. The team had 11 penalties for 120 yards, two on plays that would have ended Falcon drives but instead led directly to touchdowns. The defense failed to force a turnover for the second time in three games, and poor pass coverage (bad enough to warrant a second mention) allowed quarterback Matt Ryan to throw for 374 yards and five scores. The talent and sheer will of the Saints offensive stars won the day, rolling for 21 1st downs, 268 yards, and 20 points in the 4th quarter and overtime alone. Here were some of the Saints biggest stars from this heart pounding win. Drew Brees Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty ImagesMidway through the second quarter, Brees completed a precisely thrown pass to Michael Thomas, who took the ball upfield for a 17-yd. gain. The connection was Brees' 6,301st completion in his illustrious career, surpassing the all-time NFL completion record held by Brett Favre. For the afternoon, he completed 39 of his 49 attempts (79.6%) for 396 yards and 3 touchdown passes with no interceptions and getting sacked just once. While his precision strikes tore apart the depleted Atlanta defense all afternoon, it was the legs and heart of the 39-yr. old quarterback that put the final two daggers into the heart of the Saints longtime rivals. With just over a minute to play, Brees culminated an 11 play, 81-yd. drive by scrambling to his left, bouncing and spinning off two defenders and diving in for a seven yard touchdown run to tie the game and send it to overtime. Then on the first drive of the extra period, he led them on a 15 play 80-yd. march, completing 8 of 10 passes in the process. From the Atlanta 1-yd. line, Brees bullied his way into the end zone for his fifth score of the day, clinching one of the most entertaining wins in franchise history. More history awaits Brees, as he now sits just 418 yards away from passing Peyton Manning as the NFL's all-time leading passer. Congratulations to one of the best quarterbacks to have ever played. Saints defensive line Jason Getz-USA TODAY SportsThe defensive line was the lone bright spot of another rough defensive day for New Orleans. Cameron Jordan had another big day against an Atlanta team he has made a habit of torturing, sacking Ryan twice and totaling five tackles in his 100th consecutive start. Sheldon Rankins continues to play well, registering 2 tackles for loss and pushing the Falcons pass pocket back on numerous occasions early. Rookie Marcus Davenport is playing better each week, and recorded his first sack as a pro. David Onyemata, Jay Bromley, and Taylor Stallworth all held up well at the point of attack against the run, along with a few quarterback pressures. Alex Okafor was quiet on the stat sheet, but blocked a Falcons punt in the 3rd quarter that led to a big touchdown. The Saints play up front helped hold Atlanta to just 2.2 yards per rush on 22 attempts, and totaled six tackles for loss. Alvin Kamara Jason Getz-USA TODAY SportsThe Saints ran the ball better than at any other time this season without Mark Ingram, rushing the ball for 143 yards on 27 carries. Kamara had his best rushing output of the year, carrying the ball 16 times for 66 yards, an average of 4.1 per carry. New Orleans had success attacking off tackle and outside with Kamara, rather than inside, getting their elusive weapon in space. He was also again a key part of the passing game, along with Thomas. Kamara caught 15 passes, second highest total for a running back in league history, for 124 yards. Although Kamara's touches may decrease slightly when Ingram returns, he had 31 touches for 190 yards in this one, he has shown the ability to be a key every down weapon. One that defensive game plans are built around trying to contain. Michael Thomas Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty ImagesThomas entered the game as the NFL record holder for most receptions (28) after two games. After 10 catches for 129 yards, Thomas now holds the league record for the most receptions in league history after three games.Brees has confidence in his third year wideout against any coverage, and Thomas rarely goes down after initial contact Alex Anzalone Jersey , constantly fighting his way up the field for key yardage. Six of his ten targets in this game resulted in first downs, and no defense has yet to contain him. Although other Saints targets finally got involved in the offensive success, particularly tight end Benjamin Watson, who had five big receptions for 71 yards, it was still Thomas and Kamara who were the focal points. Neither reached the end zone for the first time this season, but they did account for 59% of New Orleans' offensive output. Taysom Hill, Austin Carr, Cameron Meredith, Josh Hill, and Zach Line all made key plays during the game in addition to Watson, an area of concern that had limited the offense's diversity dating back to last season. The fact that the Saints put up 43 points without Kamara or Thomas crossing the goal line bodes well for New Orleans as they continue to struggle defending the pass. Make no mistake however, numbers 41 and 13 are among the most feared offensive players in the league, and will continue to team with their record setting quarterback to give the Saints a distinct edge whenever they take the field.New Orleans at Atlanta matchups: Saints defense vs. Falcons offense The New Orleans Saints defense rebounded from an abysmal performance in week one, helping the team pull out a victory against Cleveland last week despite offensive struggles. After evening their record at 1-1, the Saints travel to face bitter rival Atlanta, also with a 1-1 record. New Orleans has struggled to stop the Falcons from moving the ball in recent years, but when the Saints have prevailed it has been due to the ability to cause turnovers. The Saints have seen alot of ups and downs in the season's first two games, but let's have a look at how this Jekyll and Hyde unit matches up against a longtime foe. SAINTS PASS DEFENSE vs. FALCONS PASS OFFENSE Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesThe New Orleans defense is surrendering 11.4 yards per pass attempt, among the worst in the league, and rank 29th in the league defending the pass. They did rebound a bit last week against Cleveland, sacking Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor three times and intercepting him once. Still, coverage breakdowns in the secondary late in the fourth quarter put Cleveland in a position to win or tie the game on two separate occasions. The team's defensive line played well against Cleveland last week, hurrying Taylor on several occasions. Cameron Jordan recorded his first two sacks of the year, and Sheldon Rankins produced good pressure from his defensive tackle position while getting a sack of his own. Both Alex Okafor and rookie first round pick Marcus Davenport had solid games opposite Jordan, and all three are capable of putting quick pressure on the pass pocket from the edge. The team's secondary is still giving up explosive plays down the field, a disturbing trend that theymostly avoided last season. Marcus Williams nabbed the team's first interception of the year last week, after ranking third in the league with 20 pickoffs a year ago, but the team's safeties in general are struggling in deep coverage. Cornerbacks Ken Crawley and Patrick Robinson have been victimized down the field, and the entire secondary has been vulnerable out of the slot. Marshon Lattimore played better in his match ups with Browns wideout Jarvis Landry after getting torched by Tampa Bay's Mike Evans the previous week, holding Landry to just 69 yards on five catches. The Saints defense continues to struggle with athletic tight ends down the middle, but the team's linebackers have reacted well to opposing backs out of the backfield. They will face a stiff test this week, however, with Atlanta's Tevin Coleman coming out of the backfield. The Falcons enter the game ranked just 16th in the league throwing the football, but are led by quarterback Matt Ryan, the 2016 NFL MVP. Ryan has gotten off to a slow start this year, completing 62% of his passes for 523 yards and 2 touchdowns with 2 interceptions. This after a 2017 where he struggled with consistency. Ryan's favorite target is one of the best in the NFL, Julio Jones. The perennial pro bowler has 15 catches for 243 yards thus far this season, but has yet to find his way into the end zone. One of the league's more underrated wideouts is Mohamed Sanu. Although he has just six catches on the year so far, he has had big outputs against the Saints in the past. Atlanta used a first round pick on wide receiver Calvin Ridley from Alabama to add to their staple of weapons. Ridley was held without a catch in week one, but had four for 64 yards and a long touchdown last week against the Panthers. Austin Hooper is coming into his own as an effective tight end. The 2016 3rd round pick has eight catches and a score so far, and can create the sort of problems that O.J. Howard and David Njoku have for New Orleans the previous two games. The Atlanta offensive line protected their passer better in last week's win over Carolina, not allowing a sack after giving up four takedowns in their opening night loss to Philadelphia. Center Alex Mack is among the best in the game Authentic Josh LeRibeus Jersey , but the Falcons will be without left guard Andy Levitre, who was placed on injured reserve earlier this week, and left tackle Jake Matthews can struggle against athletic edge rushers. The right side of the Atlanta line is an even bigger question mark, with guard Brandon Fusco and tackle Ryan Schraeder looking like they could be overmatched against the Saints talented front line. Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images~ Matchup to watch: Marshon Lattimore vs. Julio Jones ~Another marquee match up for the second year New Orleans cornerback and last year's defensive rookie of the year. Lattimore has gotten off to a slow start this season, failing to contain Tampa's Mike Evans in the opener, but tightened up on Jarvis Landry last week. Jones caught a combined twelve passes for 247 yards against the Saints in two meetings last season, and has tormented New Orleans defensive backs since 2011. Like Michael Thomas, the Saints star wideout, it is next to impossible to shut down Jones. If Lattimore can contain the Falcons All-Pro, then a struggling secondary will be able to focus coverages on Sanu, Ridley, and the other Atlanta receiving weapons. SAINTS RUN DEFENSE vs. FALCONS RUN OFFENSE Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesNew Orleans has the league's 17th ranked rush defense, but has limited their first two opponents to just 3.4 yards per rush, 4th best mark in the league. Jordan and Okafor are outstanding run defenders from their end position, and rookie Davenport has been solid against the rush. Defensive tackle Tyeler Davison will miss his second consecutive game with injury. Rankins controlled the inside against the Browns, and is becoming consistently difficult for opposing blockers to contain. He and David Onyemata's ability to stonewall inside run attempts and disrupt the opponent's backfield is vital to the defensive success, and allows the Saints linebackers to flow to the ball more freely. Demario Davis leads the team in tackles, followed closely by A.J. Klein. Manti Te'o rounds out the Saints typical starters at the second level, although Te'o's status for this game is in question with a knee injury. Second year Alex Anzalone and veteran Craig Robertson would be next up if Te'o can't go, and the New Orleans defensive backs are very aggressive run defenders. The Falcons will likely be without leading rusher Devonta Freeman for this game, missing his second straight with a knee injury. Speedy Tevin Coleman will get the bulk of the carries, and is coming off a 100-yd. rushing performance against the Panthers. Coleman is averaging five yards per rush for the Falcons 8th ranked running attack, but the Devonta/Tevin combination has given the New Orleans defense nightmares in multiple matchups. Rookie fourth round pick Ito Smith has stepped up in Freeman's absence to have 46 yards on 9 carries. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images~ Matchup to watch: Saints LB's vs. Tevin Coleman/Ito Smith ~Demario Davis was brought in as a free agent to upgrade the New Orleans athleticism at linebacker, and combat precisely the type of skillset that the Falcons have out of the backfield. Freeman's probable absence is big, but Coleman has had some huge successes against the Saints in recent seasons, and Smith is showing himself to be a threat in the open field. Alex Anzalone, a good athlete in his own right, did not play in either game against Atlanta last season, and should also play a big role if New Orleans hopes to contain these explosive backs. WHAT TO LOOK FOR Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesAtlanta quarterback Matt Ryan has had some big yardage output against New Orleans throughout his career. When the Saints have been successful against him, it's been when they have been able to get heavy pressure and cause turnovers. Despite splitting their games last year, Atlanta was held to an average of under 17 points. New Orleans intercepted Ryan 3 times in their first match up, and sacked him 5 times while getting another pick in the rematch. The Saints secondary has had it's struggles early this season, but the talent along the back end is undeniable. They also look to have an edge in talent up front, and Cam Jordan has had some big games against Atlanta throughout his career. The team's linebackers will be tested, but the Saints need to control the Falcons running attack, and force them to be one dimensional. Jones, Ridley, and Sanu will be difficult to shut down, but New Orleans will look to aggressively pressure Ryan often, hoping that the playmakers in the secondary can create turnovers to pull out a key road win.
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30.11.2018 04:01
Players of Fantasy War Tactics have the opportunity to find a few of their favorite heroes on the incredibly popular MapleStory on this new collaboration event from MapleStory 2 Mesos Nexon Company. In Fantasy War Tactics, you play being an ambitious wizard determined to conquer the planet. Players make their way through the overall game using their skills, surrounding terrain, and friends to obtain victory in battles.
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30.11.2018 04:00
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30.11.2018 03:51
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30.11.2018 02:54
Brady dime up the sidelines http://www.authenticsnewenglandpatriots.com/cheap-eric-rowe-jersey , or at Julian Edelman breaking free for a long catch-and-run, or even at Josh Gordon toasting a cornerback down the field for a jump ball in a one-on-one situation. However, Sony Michel’s impact has helped all those specific plays happen, and it shouldn’t go unnoticed.Michel’s play hasn’t gone under appreciated the last few weeks. However, his role in the offense is much more important than people think and it should be talked about more. In the three games since the famous Youth Dont'a Hightower Jersey , “He Sucks, He Blows!” comment from Tony Massarotti of 98.5 the Sports Hub after the disappointing loss in Detroit, the rookie runner has totaled 316 rushing yards on 67 carries (4.7 YPC) and four touchdowns.It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the running game has set up the passing game and made things easier for Tom Brady. Btut the job Michel has done, especially for a rookie who missed basically all of training camp, is super impressive: Michel has been superb inside the tackles with fullback James Develin (who sometimes goes unnoticed) leading the way up front.Michel’s patience finding the correct holes to run through has allowed him to string together some big plays for the Patriots over the past three games. If you can remember Youth Joe Thuney Jersey , New England’s ground game was a virtual non-factor during the first three weeks of the season and was allowing teams to just force Tom Brady to sit back there and throw several balls into double coverage.Michel’s consistency running the ball has also allowed for James White to get open in the flat and allow for several one-on-ones with the Patriots receivers because it’s forcing the defense to bite and respect the run. It has noticeably gotten even better the last two weeks with Julian Edelman back running his famous routes across the middle.Sure, Tom Brady, Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski are the three top players on this offense and it struggles without either of them on the field. However, without Sony Michel this year, who really knows where this Patriots season would be right now.Follow Ryan Spagnoli on Twitter @Ryan_Spags The New England Patriots play the Green Bay Packers in prime time and the Packers are much White Jonathan Jones Jersey , much healthier. Apparently, there’s been a wave of illness sweeping Foxborough, leaving numerous players sidelined or affected.For the Patriots, at least DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (illness) returned to practice in full capacity and was removed from the injury report.Here’s the report from Thursday.Did Not PracticeGronkowski was absent on Thursday, which is concerning. Hopefully he’ll return on Friday and that he was only receiving maintenance Youth Malcom Brown Jersey , but it’s clear that the All Pro tight end has been dealing with some serious injuries. Hopefully he’s okay in the long term.Mason is the Patriots starting right guard and he’s missed the past two practices. Ted Karras is likely to start in his place, but if Schwenke and Marcus Cannon remain sidelined then the Patriots will only have Cole Croston to back-up all five positions on the offensive line.Limited ParticipationEdelman and Hollister returned to practice, which is extremely important if Gronkowski is unable to play. Edelman is the engine of the passing attack and Hollister would be called upon to replace Gronk in the lineup. Still, this is a lengthy injury report for New England.Both Perry and Whitehead returned to practice for the Packers.Full ParticipationTwo of the more important Packers are fully back in action.
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huangjian123
30.11.2018 02:34
Here’s something to think about during the upcoming week 鈥he Patriots just got completely outplayed by the team (Lions) that White Jeremy Hill Jersey , in Week 1, got blown out by 31 points by the team (Jets) that just gave the Browns their first win in almost two years. How the heck did that happen?After a bad loss to the Jaguars last week, this week’s prime time game against a seemingly well below average Detroit team seemed like the perfect opportunity for a big time bounce back win. The Patriots sure could’ve used it. But from just about every aspect of the football game, they couldn’t do anything right. That’s why they started the game with three consecutive three-and-outs. That’s why Sony Michel couldn’t seem to figure out how to move the ball forward. That’s why the Pats could only manage a defensive stop once in about every six attempts, it seemed. On Sunday night, plain and simple, the Detroit Lions were a much better team than the New England Patriots. So 鈥?what exactly does that say about the Pats?It’s kind of a weird place to be in. New England is 1-2 and in a three-way tie for second place in the AFC East with the Bills and the Jets. Meanwhile, the Dolphins are 3-0 with a firm grip, for the moment, on first place. Definitely didn’t see that coming, but I digress. As we move from Week 3 to Week 4, you can bet all of the media outlets are going to running wild with headlines debating whether or not the Patriots are washed up and finished. It’s very rare that this team plays really poor games back-to-back. The media has to take advantage and eat it up. Here are some of the questions that will be asked:Is 41-year-old Tom Brady finally on his last legs? (That questions gets asked every September)Is Bill Belichick over the hill?Is the nearly two-decade New England dynasty FINALLY crumbling?Overreactions will be off the charts over the next few days http://www.authenticsnewenglandpatriots.com/cheap-patrick-chung-jersey , and it makes sense. The Patriots look extremely vulnerable. They usually appear to be the most dangerous team in the AFC, and right now, they don’t even look like the most dangerous team in their division. But the Pats aren’t getting written off just yet, no matter how badly people will want to do it. Every time the Patriots take a brutal loss in September — and it seems to happen just about every year — I always try to think back to the Monday Night Massacre game in Week 4 of the 2014 season. New England was absolutely throttled 41-14 by the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Brady was so bad that he had to be replaced by then-rookie Jimmy Garoppolo in the fourth quarter, who wound up throwing his first career touchdown pass in that game. In the Brady-Belichick era, at least, that was an all-time low point.About four months later, the Patriots were raising the Lombardi Trophy in Glendale, Arizona. The point is that they are always capable of coming back strong. This time, it’s going to be hard. Brady essentially has no legitimate offensive weapons to work with right now, other than Rob Gronkowski. He’ll get Julian Edelman back from suspension in Week 5, and hopefully Josh Gordon in the near future. Those additions should definitely help White Trent Brown Jersey , but it will be tough to make up for this severely depleted receiving core. And this defense still has to make serious strides to get back on track.There is still plenty of season left, and the Patriots are far from being finished. Next week’s game at home against the Dolphins will be huge; it’s essentially a must-win to avoid falling three games behind Miami in the division. Brady and Belichick are more than capable of digging out of this hole. They’ve done it many times before. But I’d be lying if I said things looked good right now.It’s going to be an interesting year.Week 1 Patriots vs Texans: Who gets the game ball for New England’s 27-20 win? The New England Patriots fought a tough game against the Houston Texans to secure their first victory of the season: the defending AFC champions won 27-20 behind a mostly efficient offense and at times dominant defense. While there were plenty of errors in all three phases of the game, the Patriots move to 1-0 with the following three players particularly standing out:WR Phillip DorsettWith Julian Edelman out for the first four weeks, the Patriots’ depth wide receivers were needed to pick up the slack. Phillip Dorsett did just that against the Texans and was New England’s number one wideout in terms of targets and receptions: the former first-round draft pick caught all seven of his targets for 66 yards and his first touchdown since joining the team last year. An encouraging performance.DE Trey FlowersThe Patriots’ pass rush and front seven defense was inconsistent last season but shined today against a dangerous dual-threat quarterback in Deshaun Watson. Overall, New England registered three sacks with 1.5 of which coming from Trey Flowers. After a quiet training camp, the veteran showed why he is the team’s number one edge defender and pass rusher: Flowers was active all day long and set the tone for the defensive front seven.TE Rob GronkowskiOther than his lost fumble on a long reception down the seam, Gronkowski had an outstanding game as a pass catcher and blocker. Despite drawing constant double-team coverage, the NFL’s best tight end – who even played one defensive snap on the final Hail Mary of the game – finished with seven receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown. Gronkowski was his usual productive self and a consistent big-play threat.With all that in mind, who is your choice for this week’s game ball?
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huangjian123
30.11.2018 02:26
2018 Patriots roster cuts: Authentic Trent Brown Jersey , offensive tackle Matt Tobin While the roster cutdown deadline has already passed, the New England Patriots have still not made their moves official. Reportedly, however, they are moving on from a member of their 2017 undrafted class: according to NESN’s Doug Kyed, the Patriots have opted to release linebacker Harvey Langi with the intention of bringing him back via the practice squad:Langi spent most of his rookie season on injured reserve after suffering multiple injuries in a car crash. He was back on the field this offseason but was diagnosed with a lacerated kidney that has kept him out of practice and preseason. While he was a candidate to be placed on injured reserve, New England apparently feels better releasing the 25-year old to get him to the practice squad.According to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, New England also parted ways with offensive tackle Matt Tobin today:The 28-year old offseason acquisition was battling for the fourth spot at offensive tackle behind starters Trent Brown and Marcus Cannon, and top swing option LaAdrian Waddle. And while he could have been a beneficiary from season-ending injuries suffered by Isaiah Wynn and Ulrick John, it looks as if Tobin did not do enough over the course of the summer to ultimately take advantage of the opportunity.Instead http://www.newenglandpatriotsteamonline.com/patrick-chung-jersey , it would not be a surprise if the Patriots either kept last year’s number four – Cole Croston – or opted to go with only three offensive tackles. The New England Patriots blew a huge halftime lead to the Kansas City Chiefs, but mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter to defeat the Chiefs with a last-second field goal from Stephen Gostkowski. The final score was Patriots 43, Chiefs 40.Here’s the instant analysis from the game.First off: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAHhhhhhAhhhhhh. AHHHHHHHHHHH. Ahhhhh? AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Ah.Tom Brady had a great, but not perfect, gameBrady finished the day completing 24 of 35 passes (68.6%) for 340 yards and a touchdown, while adding another 4-yard touchdown run. He led the game-winning drive in the fourth quarter and New England didn’t punt all day. Only one drive ended on the Patriots side of the field and six made it to the red zone. The Patriots offense was unstoppable all day.But he wasn’t perfect. Brady made a bone-headed decision to hold on to the football on third down and allowed the pressure to close in and the Chiefs forced and recovered the fumble on the Patriots 29-yard line. That was bad.Brady also missed a few open targets, including one weird pass by the goal line where he threw it a mile wide of Julian Edelman because he made a last-second decision to throw in a different direction. Weird move, Tom.Brady’s still the best quarterback for New England, but he’s been making some weird decisions this year. Hopefully he’ll settle down and the Patriots will finally be able to score 50 points.That was Brady’s 200th career regular season victory. Congrats Womens Eric Rowe Jersey , Tom!Sony Michel is now Money MichelMichel finished the day with 106 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns as he continues to show why he was a first round pick. Michel now has three straight games with 100+ yards from scrimmage and a touchdown, and has 316 rushing yards, 12 receiving yards, and 4 touchdowns over the past three games.Michel and White, a potential law firm in downtown Boston, combined for 198 yards from scrimmage. Over the past three weeks, they’ve combined for 609 yards from scrimmage and 7 touchdowns. That’s incredible production from the Patriots backfield.Are we concerned about Rob Gronkowski- oh, wait, there he isGronkowski finished the game with 97 yards on 3 catches http://www.newenglandpatriotsteamonline.com/phillip-dorsett-jersey , with a 42-yard grab and a 39-yard catch on the team’s final two drives. He was oddly quiet in the Patriots passing attack, especially with Chiefs safeties Eric Berry and Eric Murray both injured and not playing. And yet, there Gronk was, making big plays when it mattered most.Still, are people worried that Gronkowski isn’t producing more? He hasn’t scored a touchdown in five games, the longest stretch of his career. He was doing a great job blocking. Is he just biding his time to start racking up production?
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30.11.2018 02:14
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29.11.2018 10:53
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29.11.2018 08:21
Logging onto MapleStory last 2004 was like entering some other world, one stuffed with magic, community, and ridiculously cute child-like avatars. Today you will find dozens of games offering a similar, and quite often better, experience. But in early 2000s, the free-to-play, casual multiplayer MapleStory was singular, attracting fan videos, art, and later on on YouTubers. By 2009, MapleStory had reached a terrific 92 million MapleStory 2 Mesos players. A notable 36 percent of the players were under the age of 18, and plenty of of them likely grew out of the sport over time.
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29.11.2018 08:16
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