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| Ravens K Justin Tucker kicks the game-winning field goal. |
Many people will look at this game as more evidence that Broncos' QB Peyton Manning can't win the games that matter the most. Manning threw an interception in overtime to give the Ravens good field position. That's when they were able to end it. However, the most blame rests solely on the shoulders of S Rahim Moore. With the Broncos up 35-28 with the Ravens having little hope, Ravens' QB Joe Flacco just chucked the ball down the field and probably didn't believe himself that it would be caught. For Moore to not be back there and in position to at least make a tackle if WR Jacoby Jones catches it is inexcusable. I'd be so heated if I were the general manager, I'd probably cut Moore the next morning.
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| 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick abused the Packers' defense all night. |
Going into this game, I knew the biggest concern would be the performance of QB Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick made a lot of 49ers' fans upset and nervous when he threw that interception to CB Sam Shields that was returned for a touchdown. He quickly atoned for that as he abused the Packers' defense all night. The Packers had no answer for him throwing the football or running it. However, it should be noted that Packers' QB Aaron Rodgers continues to struggle once playing from behind. While Rodgers has done a lot in his career so far, he has not shown the ability to bring his team from deficits in crucial moments.
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| Falcons K Matt Bryant celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal. |
When the Falcons went up 20-0, my thought was the Seahawks are a young team and they'll learn from this experience. However, when rookie QB Russell Wilson led them all the way back and gave the Seahawks the lead, it quickly told me who the best rookie quarterback was. Wilson was an average quarterback through the first eight games of his career. However, he has been the definition of getting better with experience. He has gotten much better and more composed leading the Seahawks' offense, and the Seahawks have a lot to look forward to in the future. On another note, it was said that Falcons' CB Asante Samuel was saying after the game the Seahawks are eating humble pie. It's a tragedy anyone from the defense is talking considering the huge lead they gave up.
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| Texans S Danieal Manning almost started the game with a kick return for a touchdown. |
The Texans were ready to prove they weren't as bad as what they showed last month in Gillette Stadium. I don't think they succeeded. The score looks closer and competitive than what it really was. The Texans never really had a chance in the second half as their predictable offense was being limited by the Patriots' defense. Furthermore, the offense for the Patriots were putting quality drives together and closing the door on the thought that the Texans could actually compete. This sets up a rematch of last year's AFC Championship Game, which the Patriots very easily could've lost. Let's see this time around.
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