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12-02-2014, 02:39 PM
Well guys,
What a Week #13 it has been in the NFL as 2 AFC Teams from the State of Florida def. 2 teams from New York
The Jacksonville Jaguars pulls off a stunning victory over Tom Coughlin's New York GIANTS in Jacksonville while Last Night on Monday Night Football, the Miami Dolphins def. Rex Ryan's New York Jets in an AFC East Showdown
When it comes to the East Coast, Florida won the battle over NYC
Here are the stories:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20141130_NYG@JAC
Jaguars rally from 21-0 deficit, beat Giants 25-24
By MARK LONG | AP Sports Writer
Nov. 30, 2014
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) On a day when the Jacksonville Jaguars recognized their best players in history, the current team provided three notable franchise firsts.
And an even bigger second.
Blake Bortles notched his first game-winning drive. The defense scored twice in the same game for the first time.
And the Jaguars managed their largest comeback ever, rallying from a 21-point deficit to beat the New York Giants 25-24 on Sunday for their second victory of the season.
''It was an unbelievable way to win it,'' Bortles said. ''It's awesome to be a part of this team and see how much fight they have. ...We weren't sharp in some situations, but we were sharp when we needed to be, and that was good.''
Bortles completed four passes and used two keepers to put Jacksonville in field-goal range in the final minute, and Josh Scobee delivered a 43-yarder with 28 seconds remaining that turned out to be the difference.
The Jaguars (2-10) ended a four-game losing streak and dealt the Giants (3-9) a seventh consecutive loss that could raise more questions about the future of New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin.
''It's a loss that we feel we should have won,'' Coughlin said. ''We've done this too many times. We just helped somebody beat us. Instead of forcing them to beat us, we helped them. ... I'm upset with everything. And I'm upset with me. I start with me.''
The Giants dominated the first half, scoring 21 points in the second quarter and looking like they would notch their first victory since early October.
But Jacksonville played like a different team after the break, especially on defense. Veteran defensive end Chris Clemons may have ignited the turnaround with a fiery tirade on the sideline.
His teammates certainly responded. Linebacker Geno Hayes forced Eli Manning to fumble in the third quarter, and teammate J.T. Thomas recovered in the end zone. The Jaguars forced another turnover in the fourth when rookie cornerback Aaron Colvin returned Larry Donnell's fumble 41 yards for a score and a 22-21 lead.
''One thing that you can't take away from this football team is that we're fighters,'' Thomas said.
In between those defensive gems, Bortles threw a perfect, 30-yard TD pass to rookie Marqise Lee.
''He can flat out fly and made a great play,'' Bortles said.
Jacksonville nearly wasted the comeback. Manning & Co. got some things going later, and Josh Brown's 33-yard field goal put the Giants ahead 24-22 with 3:26 to play.
But Bortles took over after that, driving the Jags 55 yards while taking all but 28 seconds off the clock. Bortles used identical keepers to hurt the Giants for 11 and 20 yards.
''We have to find a way to finish games and get wins,'' Giants linebacker Devon Kennard said. ''It's not like we don't have a talented group and not hungry for a win. There are close games coming down to the last drive and we are just not finishing. We have to find a way to finish games and get wins.''
The Giants had one final chance to win, but Manning fumbled on first down. New York managed just 75 yards in the second half.
Injuries were a factor. Right tackle Geoff Schwartz, playing in place of starter Justin Pugh, injured his left ankle and left on a cart. His replacement, James Brewer, also left with a concussion. Running back Rashad Jennings went down with an ankle injury.
After the game, Coughlin talked to his players about ''staying together, fighting.''
''I didn't even use the term `giving up,''' said Coughlin, whose team also faltered late in losses to Seattle, San Francisco and Dallas. ''There's not going to be any of that. This is a tremendous test for all of us.''
The final drive was a good test for Bortles, who has been shaky most of the season.
He completed 21 of 35 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown. He also ran five times for a team-high 68 yards. His performance capped ''Alumni Weekend,'' where the Jaguars recognized nearly 50 former players, including retired stars Mark Brunell, Jimmy Smith, Fred Taylor and Tony Boselli.
''You've got to overcome personal miscues at the quarterback position to be able to win games,'' Bortles said. ''You're not always going to play as well as you want to, but you have to play well enough to put your team in a winning position. I think we did that and obviously came out with the outcome we were looking for. ''
Notes: In the past two games, the Jaguars have nine sacks, eight forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries. ... Coughlin said X-rays were negative on Schwartz's ankle but he does have tendon damage. Giants LB Terrell Manning (ankle) and DE Robert Ayers (pectoral) also left the game. ... Jaguars DE Andre Branch re-injured a groin muscle that kept him out the previous four games. ... RT Austin Pasztor left with a hamstring injury.
Meanwhile....
Dolphins rally, beat Jets 16-13 on late field goal
By BARRY WILNER | AP Pro Football Writer
Dec. 2, 2014
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) It's all in the mindset.
''Scratch, claw, bite, kick, whatever you have to do make a play and win,'' Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake explained after Monday night's dull but effective slugfest with the New York Jets ended in a 16-13 Miami victory.
''It's December,'' added rookie receiver Jarvis Landry. ''The only thing that matters is winning, no matter how you get it done.''
The Dolphins found the right formula to stay in the AFC playoff race: Simply let the Jets run the ball all night, and wait for New York to make mistakes - something the Jets have done quite well all season.
Caleb Sturgis' third field goal, from 26 yards with 1:57 remaining, gave Miami (7-5) the comeback victory over its archrival.
New York (2-10) rushed for 277 yards on 49 carries, but made enough key errors in the second half to lose.
''Can't believe we're 2-10,'' Jets coach Rex Ryan said, shaking his head and pausing. ''It's a joke.''
The Dolphins remained a factor in the wild-card race thanks to special teams; Landry's eight receptions; Lamar Miller's 4-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter; and plenty of defense when the Jets needed to pass.
New York's Geno Smith threw only 13 times, fewest in the NFL this season, and gained 49 yards. The usually reliable Nick Folk missed two field goals.
All of that offset a season high on the ground as Chris Johnson had his best performance for the Jets with 105 yards.
''We had to draw a line in the dirt. No more,'' Wake said of his team's stinginess after halftime. ''We came out in the second half scheme-wise the same, but guys played the way they're supposed to play.''
Sturgis also made field goals of 43 and 44 yards.
After trailing most of the way, Miami tied it on Miller's run with 10:24 remaining. That brought the loudest cheers of the night; thousands of Dolphins fans at MetLife Stadium braved the wet, windy conditions.
Jets problems with penalties on special teams hurt them all night, and a holding call against Saalim Hakim set up the Dolphins at New York's 39 on the tying drive. On the winning possession, backup tight end Dion Sims had catches of 18 and 17 yards.
The Jets kept pounding the ball effectively. They even got into field goal position after Miami made it 13-13. But Koa Misi's sack pushed New York back to the Miami 27 and Folk missed wide left for the second time. Folk had made 18 of 20 entering the game.
That's the way the Jets' season has gone, of course.
''I feel sick,'' Ryan said. ''We can't buy a win.''
Early on, Greg Salas, with his fourth team in four pro seasons, scored his first career touchdown. But the receiver didn't get it through the air, instead scoring on a well-conceived reverse on which the Dolphins had no one close to him until he reached the 2. He dived into the end zone to cap an 85-yard drive, but that ended his night; Salas hurt a hamstring.
Sturgis missed a 43-yard field goal on the next possession for Miami, further boosting New York's confidence. The Jets took the ball into Dolphins territory for the third successive series, and got more points on Folk's 40-yard field goal.
As New York kept grinding away on the ground - it had 210 yards rushing in the opening half - it also ate up the clock. But Folk missed from 48 yards and Miami took advantage on Sturgis' 43-yard field goal to end the half.
Sturgis added his 44-yarder to start the second half, and Folk followed with a 45-yarder that bounced off the crossbar and through, making it 13-6.
Then came two huge plays that led to, well, nothing.
Dion Jordan partially blocked Ryan Quigley's punt, resulting in a 6-yard kick to the New York 41. It was the second straight week an opponent got a piece of a Quigley punt.
On the next play, though, Miller bobbled Ryan Tannehill's short pass and the ball squirted into cornerback Darrin Walls' hands. Walls slipped, got up and returned the interception 25 yards to the Dolphins 30. But Wake got a sack - he leads Miami with 9 1-2 - and that forced a punt.
NOTES: Tannehill was 25 of 35 for 235 yards. Smith threw for 65 yards on his seven completions, but also was sacked twice for minus-16 yards ... New York's previous rushing high this season was 218 vs. New England. ... Dozens of Jets alums were on hand, including three living Hall of Famers: Joe Namath, Curtis Martin and Don Maynard. They celebrated former owner Leon Hess and former receiver Wayne Chrebet's induction into the team's ring of honor. ... Dolphins WR Brian Hartline left with a knee injury.
credit: cbssports.com
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014113004/2014/REG13/giants@jaguars
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014120100/2014/REG13/dolphins@jets
Well guys, it looks like both of these men will NOT be back in New York Next Season
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb296/tnawrestlingfan/tnasuperstarsfan/TOM-COUGHLIN-AND-REX-RYAN_zps8963d5c1.jpg
What a Week #13 it has been in the NFL as 2 AFC Teams from the State of Florida def. 2 teams from New York
The Jacksonville Jaguars pulls off a stunning victory over Tom Coughlin's New York GIANTS in Jacksonville while Last Night on Monday Night Football, the Miami Dolphins def. Rex Ryan's New York Jets in an AFC East Showdown
When it comes to the East Coast, Florida won the battle over NYC
Here are the stories:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/gametracker/recap/NFL_20141130_NYG@JAC
Jaguars rally from 21-0 deficit, beat Giants 25-24
By MARK LONG | AP Sports Writer
Nov. 30, 2014
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) On a day when the Jacksonville Jaguars recognized their best players in history, the current team provided three notable franchise firsts.
And an even bigger second.
Blake Bortles notched his first game-winning drive. The defense scored twice in the same game for the first time.
And the Jaguars managed their largest comeback ever, rallying from a 21-point deficit to beat the New York Giants 25-24 on Sunday for their second victory of the season.
''It was an unbelievable way to win it,'' Bortles said. ''It's awesome to be a part of this team and see how much fight they have. ...We weren't sharp in some situations, but we were sharp when we needed to be, and that was good.''
Bortles completed four passes and used two keepers to put Jacksonville in field-goal range in the final minute, and Josh Scobee delivered a 43-yarder with 28 seconds remaining that turned out to be the difference.
The Jaguars (2-10) ended a four-game losing streak and dealt the Giants (3-9) a seventh consecutive loss that could raise more questions about the future of New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin.
''It's a loss that we feel we should have won,'' Coughlin said. ''We've done this too many times. We just helped somebody beat us. Instead of forcing them to beat us, we helped them. ... I'm upset with everything. And I'm upset with me. I start with me.''
The Giants dominated the first half, scoring 21 points in the second quarter and looking like they would notch their first victory since early October.
But Jacksonville played like a different team after the break, especially on defense. Veteran defensive end Chris Clemons may have ignited the turnaround with a fiery tirade on the sideline.
His teammates certainly responded. Linebacker Geno Hayes forced Eli Manning to fumble in the third quarter, and teammate J.T. Thomas recovered in the end zone. The Jaguars forced another turnover in the fourth when rookie cornerback Aaron Colvin returned Larry Donnell's fumble 41 yards for a score and a 22-21 lead.
''One thing that you can't take away from this football team is that we're fighters,'' Thomas said.
In between those defensive gems, Bortles threw a perfect, 30-yard TD pass to rookie Marqise Lee.
''He can flat out fly and made a great play,'' Bortles said.
Jacksonville nearly wasted the comeback. Manning & Co. got some things going later, and Josh Brown's 33-yard field goal put the Giants ahead 24-22 with 3:26 to play.
But Bortles took over after that, driving the Jags 55 yards while taking all but 28 seconds off the clock. Bortles used identical keepers to hurt the Giants for 11 and 20 yards.
''We have to find a way to finish games and get wins,'' Giants linebacker Devon Kennard said. ''It's not like we don't have a talented group and not hungry for a win. There are close games coming down to the last drive and we are just not finishing. We have to find a way to finish games and get wins.''
The Giants had one final chance to win, but Manning fumbled on first down. New York managed just 75 yards in the second half.
Injuries were a factor. Right tackle Geoff Schwartz, playing in place of starter Justin Pugh, injured his left ankle and left on a cart. His replacement, James Brewer, also left with a concussion. Running back Rashad Jennings went down with an ankle injury.
After the game, Coughlin talked to his players about ''staying together, fighting.''
''I didn't even use the term `giving up,''' said Coughlin, whose team also faltered late in losses to Seattle, San Francisco and Dallas. ''There's not going to be any of that. This is a tremendous test for all of us.''
The final drive was a good test for Bortles, who has been shaky most of the season.
He completed 21 of 35 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown. He also ran five times for a team-high 68 yards. His performance capped ''Alumni Weekend,'' where the Jaguars recognized nearly 50 former players, including retired stars Mark Brunell, Jimmy Smith, Fred Taylor and Tony Boselli.
''You've got to overcome personal miscues at the quarterback position to be able to win games,'' Bortles said. ''You're not always going to play as well as you want to, but you have to play well enough to put your team in a winning position. I think we did that and obviously came out with the outcome we were looking for. ''
Notes: In the past two games, the Jaguars have nine sacks, eight forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries. ... Coughlin said X-rays were negative on Schwartz's ankle but he does have tendon damage. Giants LB Terrell Manning (ankle) and DE Robert Ayers (pectoral) also left the game. ... Jaguars DE Andre Branch re-injured a groin muscle that kept him out the previous four games. ... RT Austin Pasztor left with a hamstring injury.
Meanwhile....
Dolphins rally, beat Jets 16-13 on late field goal
By BARRY WILNER | AP Pro Football Writer
Dec. 2, 2014
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) It's all in the mindset.
''Scratch, claw, bite, kick, whatever you have to do make a play and win,'' Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake explained after Monday night's dull but effective slugfest with the New York Jets ended in a 16-13 Miami victory.
''It's December,'' added rookie receiver Jarvis Landry. ''The only thing that matters is winning, no matter how you get it done.''
The Dolphins found the right formula to stay in the AFC playoff race: Simply let the Jets run the ball all night, and wait for New York to make mistakes - something the Jets have done quite well all season.
Caleb Sturgis' third field goal, from 26 yards with 1:57 remaining, gave Miami (7-5) the comeback victory over its archrival.
New York (2-10) rushed for 277 yards on 49 carries, but made enough key errors in the second half to lose.
''Can't believe we're 2-10,'' Jets coach Rex Ryan said, shaking his head and pausing. ''It's a joke.''
The Dolphins remained a factor in the wild-card race thanks to special teams; Landry's eight receptions; Lamar Miller's 4-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter; and plenty of defense when the Jets needed to pass.
New York's Geno Smith threw only 13 times, fewest in the NFL this season, and gained 49 yards. The usually reliable Nick Folk missed two field goals.
All of that offset a season high on the ground as Chris Johnson had his best performance for the Jets with 105 yards.
''We had to draw a line in the dirt. No more,'' Wake said of his team's stinginess after halftime. ''We came out in the second half scheme-wise the same, but guys played the way they're supposed to play.''
Sturgis also made field goals of 43 and 44 yards.
After trailing most of the way, Miami tied it on Miller's run with 10:24 remaining. That brought the loudest cheers of the night; thousands of Dolphins fans at MetLife Stadium braved the wet, windy conditions.
Jets problems with penalties on special teams hurt them all night, and a holding call against Saalim Hakim set up the Dolphins at New York's 39 on the tying drive. On the winning possession, backup tight end Dion Sims had catches of 18 and 17 yards.
The Jets kept pounding the ball effectively. They even got into field goal position after Miami made it 13-13. But Koa Misi's sack pushed New York back to the Miami 27 and Folk missed wide left for the second time. Folk had made 18 of 20 entering the game.
That's the way the Jets' season has gone, of course.
''I feel sick,'' Ryan said. ''We can't buy a win.''
Early on, Greg Salas, with his fourth team in four pro seasons, scored his first career touchdown. But the receiver didn't get it through the air, instead scoring on a well-conceived reverse on which the Dolphins had no one close to him until he reached the 2. He dived into the end zone to cap an 85-yard drive, but that ended his night; Salas hurt a hamstring.
Sturgis missed a 43-yard field goal on the next possession for Miami, further boosting New York's confidence. The Jets took the ball into Dolphins territory for the third successive series, and got more points on Folk's 40-yard field goal.
As New York kept grinding away on the ground - it had 210 yards rushing in the opening half - it also ate up the clock. But Folk missed from 48 yards and Miami took advantage on Sturgis' 43-yard field goal to end the half.
Sturgis added his 44-yarder to start the second half, and Folk followed with a 45-yarder that bounced off the crossbar and through, making it 13-6.
Then came two huge plays that led to, well, nothing.
Dion Jordan partially blocked Ryan Quigley's punt, resulting in a 6-yard kick to the New York 41. It was the second straight week an opponent got a piece of a Quigley punt.
On the next play, though, Miller bobbled Ryan Tannehill's short pass and the ball squirted into cornerback Darrin Walls' hands. Walls slipped, got up and returned the interception 25 yards to the Dolphins 30. But Wake got a sack - he leads Miami with 9 1-2 - and that forced a punt.
NOTES: Tannehill was 25 of 35 for 235 yards. Smith threw for 65 yards on his seven completions, but also was sacked twice for minus-16 yards ... New York's previous rushing high this season was 218 vs. New England. ... Dozens of Jets alums were on hand, including three living Hall of Famers: Joe Namath, Curtis Martin and Don Maynard. They celebrated former owner Leon Hess and former receiver Wayne Chrebet's induction into the team's ring of honor. ... Dolphins WR Brian Hartline left with a knee injury.
credit: cbssports.com
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014113004/2014/REG13/giants@jaguars
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014120100/2014/REG13/dolphins@jets
Well guys, it looks like both of these men will NOT be back in New York Next Season
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb296/tnawrestlingfan/tnasuperstarsfan/TOM-COUGHLIN-AND-REX-RYAN_zps8963d5c1.jpg