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Monday, 6 October 2014
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Giants Get By Falcons, 30-20: Three Things We Learned

If Odell Beckham, Jr, could erase the past three months of his NFL career, he would jump at the chance. On Sunday, the Giants’ first round draft pick finally should what he could do on a playing field and New York won its third game in a row in a 30-20 win against the Falcons at home.

According to the Associated Press’s story on ESPN.com, Beckham made his NFL debut a memorable one, catching a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown pass from Eli Manning with 10:02 left to lead the Giants to a 30-20 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, extending their winning streak to three games.

"To be out this long and to have to deal with the adversity I have had, I just I have to thank God for giving me the opportunity to play and for allowing me to score in my first game," Beckham said after scoring. "It's just great to get that off your chest."

Manning said the scoring pass in the corner of the end zone was a route that the two had never practiced. Beckham made a double move and came back to catch the ball.

The Falcons’ Matt Ryan still threw for 300 on the day, but the game belonged to the Giants, a team finding its stride at the right time under Ben McAdoo’s new offense.

Here are three things we learned from this game.

GROUNDED FALCONS

Julio Jones was targeted 11 times in the first half. This is the second time this year he has been targeted 10 or more times in a half. That only happened once from 2011-13.

Matt Ryan had his issues as well. Ryan was 2-of-8 for 44 yards and an interception on throws at least 15 yards downfield. Ryan has been brutal throwing downfield in road games this year, throwing at least one interception in all three road games (0-3 record).

IT’S WORKING IN SPITE OF THE INTERNAL STRIFE

Plain and simple - Ben McAdoo's offense is working. Even on an off day for Eli Manning (19-of-30 for 200 yards and two touchdowns), the Giants offense didn't turn the ball over (special teams and defense accounted for the two lost fumbles). Short passing continues to limit the turnover risk, keep Manning upright and has produced over a touchdown more per game than last season

THE LINE WORKED WELL

The Falcons' line lost center Joe Hawley and right tackle Lamar Holmes with season-ending injuries last weekend and had left guard Justin Blalock out with a back problem. Peter Konz, Gabe Carimi and Harland Gunn replaced them and kept Ryan upright most of the game, helping them take a 13-10 lead.






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Giants Get By Falcons, 30-20: Three Things We Learned

If Odell Beckham, Jr, could erase the past three months of his NFL career, he would jump at the chance. On Sunday, the Giants’ first round draft pick finally should what he could do on a playing field and New York won its third game in a row in a 30-20 win against the Falcons at home.

According to the Associated Press’s story on ESPN.com, Beckham made his NFL debut a memorable one, catching a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown pass from Eli Manning with 10:02 left to lead the Giants to a 30-20 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, extending their winning streak to three games.

"To be out this long and to have to deal with the adversity I have had, I just I have to thank God for giving me the opportunity to play and for allowing me to score in my first game," Beckham said after scoring. "It's just great to get that off your chest."

Manning said the scoring pass in the corner of the end zone was a route that the two had never practiced. Beckham made a double move and came back to catch the ball.

The Falcons’ Matt Ryan still threw for 300 on the day, but the game belonged to the Giants, a team finding its stride at the right time under Ben McAdoo’s new offense.

Here are three things we learned from this game.

GROUNDED FALCONS

Julio Jones was targeted 11 times in the first half. This is the second time this year he has been targeted 10 or more times in a half. That only happened once from 2011-13.

Matt Ryan had his issues as well. Ryan was 2-of-8 for 44 yards and an interception on throws at least 15 yards downfield. Ryan has been brutal throwing downfield in road games this year, throwing at least one interception in all three road games (0-3 record).

IT’S WORKING IN SPITE OF THE INTERNAL STRIFE

Plain and simple - Ben McAdoo's offense is working. Even on an off day for Eli Manning (19-of-30 for 200 yards and two touchdowns), the Giants offense didn't turn the ball over (special teams and defense accounted for the two lost fumbles). Short passing continues to limit the turnover risk, keep Manning upright and has produced over a touchdown more per game than last season

THE LINE WORKED WELL

The Falcons' line lost center Joe Hawley and right tackle Lamar Holmes with season-ending injuries last weekend and had left guard Justin Blalock out with a back problem. Peter Konz, Gabe Carimi and Harland Gunn replaced them and kept Ryan upright most of the game, helping them take a 13-10 lead.






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Giants Get By Falcons, 30-20: Three Things We Learned

If Odell Beckham, Jr, could erase the past three months of his NFL career, he would jump at the chance. On Sunday, the Giants’ first round draft pick finally should what he could do on a playing field and New York won its third game in a row in a 30-20 win against the Falcons at home.

According to the Associated Press’s story on ESPN.com, Beckham made his NFL debut a memorable one, catching a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown pass from Eli Manning with 10:02 left to lead the Giants to a 30-20 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, extending their winning streak to three games.

"To be out this long and to have to deal with the adversity I have had, I just I have to thank God for giving me the opportunity to play and for allowing me to score in my first game," Beckham said after scoring. "It's just great to get that off your chest."

Manning said the scoring pass in the corner of the end zone was a route that the two had never practiced. Beckham made a double move and came back to catch the ball.

The Falcons’ Matt Ryan still threw for 300 on the day, but the game belonged to the Giants, a team finding its stride at the right time under Ben McAdoo’s new offense.

Here are three things we learned from this game.

GROUNDED FALCONS

Julio Jones was targeted 11 times in the first half. This is the second time this year he has been targeted 10 or more times in a half. That only happened once from 2011-13.

Matt Ryan had his issues as well. Ryan was 2-of-8 for 44 yards and an interception on throws at least 15 yards downfield. Ryan has been brutal throwing downfield in road games this year, throwing at least one interception in all three road games (0-3 record).

IT’S WORKING IN SPITE OF THE INTERNAL STRIFE

Plain and simple - Ben McAdoo's offense is working. Even on an off day for Eli Manning (19-of-30 for 200 yards and two touchdowns), the Giants offense didn't turn the ball over (special teams and defense accounted for the two lost fumbles). Short passing continues to limit the turnover risk, keep Manning upright and has produced over a touchdown more per game than last season

THE LINE WORKED WELL

The Falcons' line lost center Joe Hawley and right tackle Lamar Holmes with season-ending injuries last weekend and had left guard Justin Blalock out with a back problem. Peter Konz, Gabe Carimi and Harland Gunn replaced them and kept Ryan upright most of the game, helping them take a 13-10 lead.






Tuesday, 19 August 2014
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Oscar award helps Drogba get No 11 Chelsea shirt back (Reuters)

Chelsea\'s Didier Drogba (R) runs with his teammates as they warm up before their friendly soccer match against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge in London, August 12, 2014. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

Didier Drogba praised an Oscar performance on Friday when the returning Chelsea great was handed the number 11 shirt he made famous during his first spell at Stamford Bridge. Drogba displaces the Brazil international who instead took the number eight jersey vacated by Manchester City loan signing Frank Lampard after the London club released their squad numbers for the new season. "I am very pleased to be able to return to the number 11 shirt and I am very grateful to Oscar for allowing me to make this change," the influential Ivorian told the club website (www.chelseafc.com). Drogba last donned the jersey when he scored the winning penalty in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich in May 2012.





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Oscar award helps Drogba get No 11 Chelsea shirt back (Reuters)

Chelsea\'s Didier Drogba (R) runs with his teammates as they warm up before their friendly soccer match against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge in London, August 12, 2014. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

Didier Drogba praised an Oscar performance on Friday when the returning Chelsea great was handed the number 11 shirt he made famous during his first spell at Stamford Bridge. Drogba displaces the Brazil international who instead took the number eight jersey vacated by Manchester City loan signing Frank Lampard after the London club released their squad numbers for the new season. "I am very pleased to be able to return to the number 11 shirt and I am very grateful to Oscar for allowing me to make this change," the influential Ivorian told the club website (www.chelseafc.com). Drogba last donned the jersey when he scored the winning penalty in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich in May 2012.





Sunday, 5 January 2014
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Jelavic hoping to get more chances

Jelavic hoping to get more chances
Everton striker Nikica Jelavic hopes the way he made use of getting a full 90 minutes for the first time this season will have convinced Toffees boss Roberto Martinez to give him more game time.
Playing the entire duration of Saturday's FA Cup third-round home clash with QPR, Jelavic scored twice - and missed a penalty - in his side's comprehensive 4-0 victory.
It was the first time the Croatia international had netted since March, on what was his first start since September.
Jelavic has spent much of this term watching on from the bench as Romelu Lukaku, on loan from Chelsea, has done an impressive job of leading the Everton line.
Bearing in mind the 28-year-old's hopes of playing at this summer's World Cup, Martinez has made it clear he feels it is only fair he listens to offers for Jelavic, and there have been inquiries from other clubs, with QPR reportedly among them.
But the manager has also said he does not really want to lose Jelavic's services, stressing he will not be sold "on the cheap".
And while the player himself has indicated he is keeping an open mind about his future, he has also emphasised he is looking for more of a chance with Everton.
"It's been difficult," Jelavic told evertontv.
"But Romelu (scorer of nine goals for the Toffees this season) is on fire - I'm delighted for him if I'm being honest.
"I'm training hard and every day I have been waiting for my chance.
"Now the manager saw that he can count on me as well, so we will see.
"We will see in the end but I hope he is going to give me more chances."
Jelavic scored in the 44th and 68th minutes as Everton, currently fifth in the Barclays Premier League, overwhelmed Sky Bet Championship promotion-chasers QPR
His first goal, nine minutes after Ross Barkley's opener, came when he took advantage of Karl Henry losing the ball before crashing a shot past Julio Cesar from outside the box. Jelavic then met Bryan Oviedo's cross to convert from close range for his second.
He blew a golden opportunity to complete his hat-trick in the 75th minute when he chipped a penalty against the bar, and a minute later Seamus Coleman's strike wrapped up the scoring.
"After a while I have played 90 minutes so I enjoyed every minute on the pitch," Jelavic said.
"I was unlucky to not score a hat-trick but I'm happy with two as well.
"The first one I just smashed past the keeper and for the second one Bryan made a good cross and I was in the right place.
"I don't know (why he chipped the penalty). I just thought I was going to chip it whatever happens.
"There was punishment in the end because I missed it. But to be honest, I enjoyed things overall. We dominated over the 90 minutes and it was good to play.
"It's not the only game. There are plenty more and I hope I can score a hat-trick in another game."
QPR assistant boss Kevin Bond would not confirm or deny after the match that the R's were interested in Jelavic.
But he said new strikers were certainly on the club's transfer agenda, admitting there has been a considerable weight of responsibility this term placed on the shoulders of Charlie Austin, their top scorer with 12 goals in all competitions.
"We have one or two injury issues with our strikers and we have been very heavily reliant on Charlie Austin," Bond said.
"He missed a couple of games recently and we were a bit wary of playing him (against Everton) to be honest.
"He is only just back after his hamstring injury - he played on New Year's Day and then we put him in again."

Thursday, 26 December 2013
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Ravens Key To Victory: Get Dennis Pitta More Involved

Following a 41-7 drubbing at the hands of the New England Patriots, the Baltimore Ravens are unable to control their playoff destiny heading into the final week of the regular season.
It’s nearly a certainty that the Ravens will need a victory over the division leading Cincinnati Bengals to extend their playoff appearance streak to six consecutive years.
While there are gaping flaws that could result in the Ravens losing two straight to end the season, the defending champions have notoriously played close games against their divisional rival. Six of the last seven meetings have been decided by 10 points or less.
What could be some determining factors in another Ravens postseason birth? There is one objective that comes to mind when dissecting the subpar performance from their offense.
Increase Dennis Pitta’s Involvement In The Offense
Dennis Pitta’s production in the Ravens offense since returning from his hip injury has not been surprising. Aside from his 2013 debut against the Vikings, Pitta has been limited under offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell since returning to in-game action.
Pitta has been targeted by Joe Flacco 22 times in the three games he’s played, primarily with him playing in the slot. Half of his targets came in his first game against Minnesota, as he was targeted 11 times and was a cog in the team’s 29-26 comeback victory that saved their season.
On Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in Paul Brown Stadium, Pitta needs to be given the chance to excel in the offense by giving him double-digit targets for the game. He gives himself a chance to be productive on a weekly basis due to the amount of one-on-one opportunities he faces against opposing defenders.
With Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones providing the majority of their production down the field, defenders have turned their attention to successfully limiting the Ravens deep passing game in recent weeks.
This leaves Pitta with the opportunity to resume his past role of being effective in the middle of the field. This is the case especially on third downs, where Pitta has proven to be at his best for pivotal moments in close games.
It’s understandable for John Harbaugh to monitor Pitta’s snaps taken in games after missing two-thirds of the season due to injury. However, with the season on the line, Baltimore’s most reliable offensive target needs to be on full display.
In an offensive driven league, the Ravens have scored a mere one touchdown in their last eight quarters of play. If another improbable Super Bowl run were to come to fruition, then it will start with a normal drawn up play.
Joe Flacco dropping back, scanning his targers, and finding his tight end in the middle of the field for a first down.
That will be the difference between a victory and a title defense ending in the same year.

Matt Miselis covers the Baltimore Ravens and the rest of the NFL for ColdHardFootballFacts. A freelancer for Yahoo Sports, Miselis will begin writing for the USA Today Contributor Writing Program in January. Follow him on Twitter.
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