Thrashen
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With Jordy Nelson exceeding the 1,000-yard mark several weeks ago, we have 3 other pass-catchers with a chance to achieve the mark in Week #15…
Rob Gronkowski, who currently has 997 yards, is one reception away from his 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] 1,000-yard season. Look for Gronk to explode, at home, against the Dolphins.
Julian Edelman currently has 884 yards, so a 116-yard performance could earn him his 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] 1,000-yard campaign. The last time he played against the Dolphins in Week #1, Edelman tallied 95 yards.
Greg Olsen has 850 yards, so a 150-yard day could allow him to accomplish the feat for the first time in his career. Derek Anderson will take over for Cam Newton. The last time Anderson played in place of the fading QuotaBlack was Week #1 and Week #2 (where he was 2-0) and he targeted Olsen early and often. Let’s hope for a big day for Olsen, who is a mere 150 yards away from being only the 7[SUP]th[/SUP] white TE (Ditka, Chistensen, Baravo, Witten, Clark, Gronkowski) to achieve a 1,000-yard season since the 1960’s.
The only other white pass-catchers with any conceivable chance for a 1,000-yard season in 2014 are TE’s Travis Kelce and Coby Fleener, both of whom will need to average around 110 yards in the remaining 3 contests. It’s possible, but unlikely.
As for games, it would be great to see the following developments…
Chargers defeat the Broncos, helping New England’s #1 seed in case of a late-season loss to the Dolphins, Jets, or Bills.
A Manziel-lead Cleveland rout Cincinnati, hurting “Marxist” Lewis’ team’s playoff chances. Preferably, Johnny Football leads the Browns to 3 straight wins, finishing 10-6 and somehow making the playoffs ahead of the Steelers or Bengals.
Houston beats Indy, putting them one game behind the Colts. If the Texans can win-out (against the Colts, Ravens, and Jaguars), and Indy loses 2 of their remaining 3 games (against the Texans, Cowboys, and Titans), JJ Watt's club will win the AFC South.
San Francisco defeats Seattle, Chris Borland injures Russell Wilson (just kidding). It would be great to see Wigger Pete's squad somehow manage to miss the playoffs. Our best hope is their tough remaining schedule (49ers, Cardinals, and Rams) leave them with a record of 9-7. Unlikely, especially given that “The Plantation”
has been playing their best football of late.
Philadelphia edges out Dallas, Cooper/Ertz/Celek have big games. Cole Beasely, who’s being used more than ever in his career, continues to shine.
Carolina defeats Tampa Bay, wins their remaining 3 games under Anderson, a secures a playoff spot ahead of the Saints and Falcons. With Anderson at the helm, Carolina isn't so bad.
Rob Gronkowski, who currently has 997 yards, is one reception away from his 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] 1,000-yard season. Look for Gronk to explode, at home, against the Dolphins.
Julian Edelman currently has 884 yards, so a 116-yard performance could earn him his 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] 1,000-yard campaign. The last time he played against the Dolphins in Week #1, Edelman tallied 95 yards.
Greg Olsen has 850 yards, so a 150-yard day could allow him to accomplish the feat for the first time in his career. Derek Anderson will take over for Cam Newton. The last time Anderson played in place of the fading QuotaBlack was Week #1 and Week #2 (where he was 2-0) and he targeted Olsen early and often. Let’s hope for a big day for Olsen, who is a mere 150 yards away from being only the 7[SUP]th[/SUP] white TE (Ditka, Chistensen, Baravo, Witten, Clark, Gronkowski) to achieve a 1,000-yard season since the 1960’s.
The only other white pass-catchers with any conceivable chance for a 1,000-yard season in 2014 are TE’s Travis Kelce and Coby Fleener, both of whom will need to average around 110 yards in the remaining 3 contests. It’s possible, but unlikely.
As for games, it would be great to see the following developments…
Chargers defeat the Broncos, helping New England’s #1 seed in case of a late-season loss to the Dolphins, Jets, or Bills.
A Manziel-lead Cleveland rout Cincinnati, hurting “Marxist” Lewis’ team’s playoff chances. Preferably, Johnny Football leads the Browns to 3 straight wins, finishing 10-6 and somehow making the playoffs ahead of the Steelers or Bengals.
Houston beats Indy, putting them one game behind the Colts. If the Texans can win-out (against the Colts, Ravens, and Jaguars), and Indy loses 2 of their remaining 3 games (against the Texans, Cowboys, and Titans), JJ Watt's club will win the AFC South.
San Francisco defeats Seattle, Chris Borland injures Russell Wilson (just kidding). It would be great to see Wigger Pete's squad somehow manage to miss the playoffs. Our best hope is their tough remaining schedule (49ers, Cardinals, and Rams) leave them with a record of 9-7. Unlikely, especially given that “The Plantation”
has been playing their best football of late.
Philadelphia edges out Dallas, Cooper/Ertz/Celek have big games. Cole Beasely, who’s being used more than ever in his career, continues to shine.
Carolina defeats Tampa Bay, wins their remaining 3 games under Anderson, a secures a playoff spot ahead of the Saints and Falcons. With Anderson at the helm, Carolina isn't so bad.
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