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Tony Romo vs the Colts – 18/20, 218 yards, 4 TDs
Tony Romo’s performance versus the Colts was very impressive completing 90% of his passes and four touchdowns. This post will analyze his performance. Stats Romo – 18/20, 218 yards, 10.9 ypa, 4 TDs, 0 INTs, 3 rushes for 28 yards, 1 sack for 11 yards Play 1Situation: 2nd and 8 at DAL 22Description: Q1 –
Jimmy Clausen vs. the Lions (23/39, 188 Yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT)
Jimmy Clausen was a highly touted QB prospect when he began his college career at Notre Dame, but fell short of expectations and also fell in the draft, going 48th overall to Carolina in 2010. In his first season as a QB, when went 1-9 as a starter, and the Panthers then took Cam Newton
Week 16’s Longest Runs – Kaepernick, Hill, Lynch, Todman, Gore
Week 16 featured some incredible plays on the ground. I wanted to analyze how these plays were produced. This post will break down the runs by Kaepernick, Hill, Lynch, Todman, and Gore. Play 1Situation: 2nd and 3 at PHI 40Description: Q3 – (2:40) (Shotgun) C.Kaepernick scrambles right end for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SD-M.Gilchrist,
RG3 Redeemed; Film Breakdown of His Passes versus the Eagles
RG3 showed very positive signs of improvement during his Week 16 match-up versus the Eagles. In this game, RG3 showed a better grasp of fundamental quarterbacking that he hasn’t shown all season. If RG3 continues to show these signs of progress, the Redskins should be confident in naming him their quarterback of the future. Stats
Ryan Kerrigan and the Double Swipe – 13.5 Sacks
The former Purdue standout, Ryan Kerrigan has put together an impressive season collecting a team-high 13.5 sacks in 15 games. This post will breakdown how he used a variety of pass rushing moves to record sacks, with the double-swipe as his most notable pass rushing move. Stats – 13.5 sacks, 8 QB hits, 47 QB
Eddie Lacy Shines in Loss vs. Buffalo – 15 carries, 97 yards, 1 TD
Eddie Lacy faced a tough Bill’s defensive front featuring Mario Williams, Jerry Hughes and Marcell Dareus. In 16 touches, Lacy was able to muster 97 yards and a touchdown. He used hard cutting ability, and explosiveness through the holes provided by his interior offensive lineman. Extra credit goes to Packers’ center Linsley. These plays will
Odell Beckham Jr. vs. Redskins – 12 receptions, 143 yards, 3 TDs
Odell Beckham Jr. has taken the league by storm totaling 53 receptions, 757 yards and 5 TDs in the 8 weeks leading up to the Redskins game. Needless to say, Beckham represented a major challenge for the inept Redskins’ secondary. On the defensive side, Bashaud Breeland has shown a lot of promise as a starter
Colt McCoy to IR; RG3 Passes vs Giants – 18/27, 236 yards, 1 TD
Colt McCoy reaggravated his neck versus the Giants in the first quarter, so RG3 stepped back in as the Redskins starter. RG3 performed well on the ground, but still struggled with decision-making in the pocket as a traditional quarterback. This breakdown will explain his plays. Stats – 18/27, 236 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT, 5
Fletcher Cox: A Force on the Eagles’ Defensive Line – 11 tackles vs. Seahawks
Fletcher Cox has been an absolute force for the Eagles’ defensive line in their 2014 campaign. Against the Seahawks, he recorded 11 tackles and three quarterback hurries earning him a ProFootballFocus grade of +6.4 of which 6.2 came from his run defense score. These plays will break down Cox’s trench control and ability to shed
Joe Haden vs. T.Y. Hilton: 6 receptions, 99 yards, 2 TDs
Joe Haden allowed 6 receptions on 8 targets for 99 yards and 2 TDs versus T.Y. Hilton. Based solely on these statistics one would assume that Haden did not perform well facing the Colts’ top wide receiver, but in fact Haden was dynamic all afternoon and had one of the best games of his career.