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Matchday 3 set a record for most goals during an eight-game slate as Bayern Munich routed Roma 7-1 and Chelsea mauled Maribor 6-0.

Football Nation proudly presents its 19th episode of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. Week 7 saw some more great NFL action with most of it centered around the AFC West. Peyton Manning broke Brett Favre's passing touchdown record against the 49ers on Sunday Night Football. Even though the record grabs all the headlines, the Broncos are the best team in the league because of its defense. Denver held San Francisco to just 62 yards on the ground and sacked Colin Kaepernick six times. The Chiefs edged the Chargers in San Diego with the same "stop the run" formula. Even at 3-3, Kansas City is a team to be reckoned with in the second half. San Diego and Denver square off on Thursday night. DeMarco Murray ran for 100 yards again as the Cowboys won its sixth straight game, but in the second segment, Holcomb argues it was Tony Romo who led the way on offense in Week 7. In the 'Fourth and Long' segment, Holcomb talks about what is wrong with the Seattle Seahawks, the controversial last play from Thursday night's game and who is the team to beat in the AFC North. All that and more in this edition of Monday Morning Huddle.

Week 7 Results

Thursday
New England 27, New York Jets 25

Sunday
Green Bay 38, Carolina 17
Detroit 24, New Orleans 23
Miami 27, Chicago 14
Buffalo 17, Minnesota 16
Indianapolis 27, Cincinnati 0
Jacksonville 24, Cleveland 6
St. Louis 28, Seattle 26
Washington 19, Tennessee 17
Baltimore 29, Atlanta 7
Kansas City 23, San Diego 20
Dallas 31, New York Giants 21
Arizona 24, Oakland 13
Denver 42, San Francisco 17

Monday
Houston at Pittsburgh

Bye Teams
Philadelphia and Tampa Bay

Don't forget Week 6 Power Rankings will come out on Tuesday morning!
- Last Week's Power Rankings: Rise of the NFC East

And check out FN Senior Writer Tom Pollin's Upset Autopsy
- Last Week's Autopsy: Cowboys Ground the Seahawks

Previous Season Three Episodes
- Week 6: Impressive NFC East
- Week 5: Win $1 Million Playing Fantasy Football
- Week 4: 49ers & Packers Rebound, NFC South Struggles
- Week 3: Western Showdowns
- Week 2: Off the Field Issues Overshadow Great Week 2
- Week 1: Early Dominance & Near Comebacks

This Week's Music
Album: Endless Wire
Artist: The Who
Songs: Two Thousand Years, We Got a Hit, Endless Wire

Theme Song: Monday Morning by Fleetwood Mac

Dave Holcomb’s Contact Information
Twitter: @dmholcomb
E-mail: holcombmdavid@gmail.com
Facebook: Dave's Football News

Matchday 3 set a record for most goals during an eight-game slate as Bayern Munich routed Roma 7-1 and Chelsea mauled Maribor 6-0.

Football Nation proudly presents its 19th episode of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. Week 7 saw some more great NFL action with most of it centered around the AFC West. Peyton Manning broke Brett Favre's passing touchdown record against the 49ers on Sunday Night Football. Even though the record grabs all the headlines, the Broncos are the best team in the league because of its defense. Denver held San Francisco to just 62 yards on the ground and sacked Colin Kaepernick six times. The Chiefs edged the Chargers in San Diego with the same "stop the run" formula. Even at 3-3, Kansas City is a team to be reckoned with in the second half. San Diego and Denver square off on Thursday night. DeMarco Murray ran for 100 yards again as the Cowboys won its sixth straight game, but in the second segment, Holcomb argues it was Tony Romo who led the way on offense in Week 7. In the 'Fourth and Long' segment, Holcomb talks about what is wrong with the Seattle Seahawks, the controversial last play from Thursday night's game and who is the team to beat in the AFC North. All that and more in this edition of Monday Morning Huddle.

Week 7 Results

Thursday
New England 27, New York Jets 25

Sunday
Green Bay 38, Carolina 17
Detroit 24, New Orleans 23
Miami 27, Chicago 14
Buffalo 17, Minnesota 16
Indianapolis 27, Cincinnati 0
Jacksonville 24, Cleveland 6
St. Louis 28, Seattle 26
Washington 19, Tennessee 17
Baltimore 29, Atlanta 7
Kansas City 23, San Diego 20
Dallas 31, New York Giants 21
Arizona 24, Oakland 13
Denver 42, San Francisco 17

Monday
Houston at Pittsburgh

Bye Teams
Philadelphia and Tampa Bay

Don't forget Week 6 Power Rankings will come out on Tuesday morning!
- Last Week's Power Rankings: Rise of the NFC East

And check out FN Senior Writer Tom Pollin's Upset Autopsy
- Last Week's Autopsy: Cowboys Ground the Seahawks

Previous Season Three Episodes
- Week 6: Impressive NFC East
- Week 5: Win $1 Million Playing Fantasy Football
- Week 4: 49ers & Packers Rebound, NFC South Struggles
- Week 3: Western Showdowns
- Week 2: Off the Field Issues Overshadow Great Week 2
- Week 1: Early Dominance & Near Comebacks

This Week's Music
Album: Endless Wire
Artist: The Who
Songs: Two Thousand Years, We Got a Hit, Endless Wire

Theme Song: Monday Morning by Fleetwood Mac

Dave Holcomb’s Contact Information
Twitter: @dmholcomb
E-mail: holcombmdavid@gmail.com
Facebook: Dave's Football News

Football Nation proudly presents its 19th episode of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. Week 7 saw some more great NFL action with most of it centered around the AFC West. Peyton Manning broke Brett Favre's passing touchdown record against the 49ers on Sunday Night Football. Even though the record grabs all the headlines, the Broncos are the best team in the league because of its defense. Denver held San Francisco to just 62 yards on the ground and sacked Colin Kaepernick six times. The Chiefs edged the Chargers in San Diego with the same "stop the run" formula. Even at 3-3, Kansas City is a team to be reckoned with in the second half. San Diego and Denver square off on Thursday night. DeMarco Murray ran for 100 yards again as the Cowboys won its sixth straight game, but in the second segment, Holcomb argues it was Tony Romo who led the way on offense in Week 7. In the 'Fourth and Long' segment, Holcomb talks about what is wrong with the Seattle Seahawks, the controversial last play from Thursday night's game and who is the team to beat in the AFC North. All that and more in this edition of Monday Morning Huddle.

Week 7 Results

Thursday
New England 27, New York Jets 25

Sunday
Green Bay 38, Carolina 17
Detroit 24, New Orleans 23
Miami 27, Chicago 14
Buffalo 17, Minnesota 16
Indianapolis 27, Cincinnati 0
Jacksonville 24, Cleveland 6
St. Louis 28, Seattle 26
Washington 19, Tennessee 17
Baltimore 29, Atlanta 7
Kansas City 23, San Diego 20
Dallas 31, New York Giants 21
Arizona 24, Oakland 13
Denver 42, San Francisco 17

Monday
Houston at Pittsburgh

Bye Teams
Philadelphia and Tampa Bay

Don't forget Week 6 Power Rankings will come out on Tuesday morning!
- Last Week's Power Rankings: Rise of the NFC East

And check out FN Senior Writer Tom Pollin's Upset Autopsy
- Last Week's Autopsy: Cowboys Ground the Seahawks

Previous Season Three Episodes
- Week 6: Impressive NFC East
- Week 5: Win $1 Million Playing Fantasy Football
- Week 4: 49ers & Packers Rebound, NFC South Struggles
- Week 3: Western Showdowns
- Week 2: Off the Field Issues Overshadow Great Week 2
- Week 1: Early Dominance & Near Comebacks

This Week's Music
Album: Endless Wire
Artist: The Who
Songs: Two Thousand Years, We Got a Hit, Endless Wire

Theme Song: Monday Morning by Fleetwood Mac

Dave Holcomb’s Contact Information
Twitter: @dmholcomb
E-mail: holcombmdavid@gmail.com
Facebook: Dave's Football News

Football Nation proudly presents its 19th episode of "Monday Morning Huddle" with host Dave Holcomb. Week 7 saw some more great NFL action with most of it centered around the AFC West. Peyton Manning broke Brett Favre's passing touchdown record against the 49ers on Sunday Night Football. Even though the record grabs all the headlines, the Broncos are the best team in the league because of its defense. Denver held San Francisco to just 62 yards on the ground and sacked Colin Kaepernick six times. The Chiefs edged the Chargers in San Diego with the same "stop the run" formula. Even at 3-3, Kansas City is a team to be reckoned with in the second half. San Diego and Denver square off on Thursday night. DeMarco Murray ran for 100 yards again as the Cowboys won its sixth straight game, but in the second segment, Holcomb argues it was Tony Romo who led the way on offense in Week 7. In the 'Fourth and Long' segment, Holcomb talks about what is wrong with the Seattle Seahawks, the controversial last play from Thursday night's game and who is the team to beat in the AFC North. All that and more in this edition of Monday Morning Huddle.

Week 7 Results

Thursday
New England 27, New York Jets 25

Sunday
Green Bay 38, Carolina 17
Detroit 24, New Orleans 23
Miami 27, Chicago 14
Buffalo 17, Minnesota 16
Indianapolis 27, Cincinnati 0
Jacksonville 24, Cleveland 6
St. Louis 28, Seattle 26
Washington 19, Tennessee 17
Baltimore 29, Atlanta 7
Kansas City 23, San Diego 20
Dallas 31, New York Giants 21
Arizona 24, Oakland 13
Denver 42, San Francisco 17

Monday
Houston at Pittsburgh

Bye Teams
Philadelphia and Tampa Bay

Don't forget Week 6 Power Rankings will come out on Tuesday morning!
- Last Week's Power Rankings: Rise of the NFC East

And check out FN Senior Writer Tom Pollin's Upset Autopsy
- Last Week's Autopsy: Cowboys Ground the Seahawks

Previous Season Three Episodes
- Week 6: Impressive NFC East
- Week 5: Win $1 Million Playing Fantasy Football
- Week 4: 49ers & Packers Rebound, NFC South Struggles
- Week 3: Western Showdowns
- Week 2: Off the Field Issues Overshadow Great Week 2
- Week 1: Early Dominance & Near Comebacks

This Week's Music
Album: Endless Wire
Artist: The Who
Songs: Two Thousand Years, We Got a Hit, Endless Wire

Theme Song: Monday Morning by Fleetwood Mac

Dave Holcomb’s Contact Information
Twitter: @dmholcomb
E-mail: holcombmdavid@gmail.com
Facebook: Dave's Football News

Every game means something, even early in the season when momentum needs to be built. A quick start isn't necessarily a guarantee of success, especially after a full sixteen game schedule has been completed. But at the same time, a downward spiral or winning streak can mean the difference between a season of frustration and a deep run into the playoffs.

It almost seems a given that the Seattle Seahawks have the inside track to the Super Bowl after such a dominant performance in the last one. The Washington Redskins have only one direcftion to go after really disappointing (okay, humiliating) 2013 in the basement of the NFC East.

The match-up pitted a Super Bowl winning QB against a very capable back-up. Kirk Cousins has had some success filling-in for RG3. Meanwhile, on the other side, we all know the exploits of Russell Wilson.

The Seahawks git off to a fast start, shutting out the Redskins for most of the first half and surrendering only one score by halftime. But Washington was finally able to neutralize the potent Seattle attack to come within a touchdown of the defending Super Bowl Champs in the second half.

But if any one factor weighed heaviest in this contest, it was the legs of Wilson, the rushing leader for the night. He single-handedly out-rushed all other runners COMBINED in the game!

The win puts the Seahawks into a tie with the Cardinals, who failed to maintain their unbeaten status in the same week the Bengals lost theirs as well. Seattle showed that they cannot be held down for long.

The win gives the Seahawks that all-important momentum that every team seeks, especially in a division that has been extremely competitive lately. Unfortunately, the Redskins remain in the basement in a division that features three teams all headed in the right direction.

In short, Seattle is headed up and Washington is headed back down. The good news is that the 'skins have no place to go but up; the only question is: how is that to be accomplished? They are in turmoil and who will lead them out of it is unclear for the present time.

If Seattle continues to play the way they did on this night, that Super Bowl is a very real possibility for the second straight year.

Every game means something, even early in the season when momentum needs to be built. A quick start isn't necessarily a guarantee of success, especially after a full sixteen game schedule has been completed. But at the same time, a downward spiral or winning streak can mean the difference between a season of frustration and a deep run into the playoffs.

It almost seems a given that the Seattle Seahawks have the inside track to the Super Bowl after such a dominant performance in the last one. The Washington Redskins have only one direcftion to go after really disappointing (okay, humiliating) 2013 in the basement of the NFC East.

The match-up pitted a Super Bowl winning QB against a very capable back-up. Kirk Cousins has had some success filling-in for RG3. Meanwhile, on the other side, we all know the exploits of Russell Wilson.

The Seahawks git off to a fast start, shutting out the Redskins for most of the first half and surrendering only one score by halftime. But Washington was finally able to neutralize the potent Seattle attack to come within a touchdown of the defending Super Bowl Champs in the second half.

But if any one factor weighed heaviest in this contest, it was the legs of Wilson, the rushing leader for the night. He single-handedly out-rushed all other runners COMBINED in the game!

The win puts the Seahawks into a tie with the Cardinals, who failed to maintain their unbeaten status in the same week the Bengals lost theirs as well. Seattle showed that they cannot be held down for long.

The win gives the Seahawks that all-important momentum that every team seeks, especially in a division that has been extremely competitive lately. Unfortunately, the Redskins remain in the basement in a division that features three teams all headed in the right direction.

In short, Seattle is headed up and Washington is headed back down. The good news is that the 'skins have no place to go but up; the only question is: how is that to be accomplished? They are in turmoil and who will lead them out of it is unclear for the present time.

If Seattle continues to play the way they did on this night, that Super Bowl is a very real possibility for the second straight year.

Every game means something, even early in the season when momentum needs to be built. A quick start isn't necessarily a guarantee of success, especially after a full sixteen game schedule has been completed. But at the same time, a downward spiral or winning streak can mean the difference between a season of frustration and a deep run into the playoffs.

It almost seems a given that the Seattle Seahawks have the inside track to the Super Bowl after such a dominant performance in the last one. The Washington Redskins have only one direcftion to go after really disappointing (okay, humiliating) 2013 in the basement of the NFC East.

The match-up pitted a Super Bowl winning QB against a very capable back-up. Kirk Cousins has had some success filling-in for RG3. Meanwhile, on the other side, we all know the exploits of Russell Wilson.

The Seahawks git off to a fast start, shutting out the Redskins for most of the first half and surrendering only one score by halftime. But Washington was finally able to neutralize the potent Seattle attack to come within a touchdown of the defending Super Bowl Champs in the second half.

But if any one factor weighed heaviest in this contest, it was the legs of Wilson, the rushing leader for the night. He single-handedly out-rushed all other runners COMBINED in the game!

The win puts the Seahawks into a tie with the Cardinals, who failed to maintain their unbeaten status in the same week the Bengals lost theirs as well. Seattle showed that they cannot be held down for long.

The win gives the Seahawks that all-important momentum that every team seeks, especially in a division that has been extremely competitive lately. Unfortunately, the Redskins remain in the basement in a division that features three teams all headed in the right direction.

In short, Seattle is headed up and Washington is headed back down. The good news is that the 'skins have no place to go but up; the only question is: how is that to be accomplished? They are in turmoil and who will lead them out of it is unclear for the present time.

If Seattle continues to play the way they did on this night, that Super Bowl is a very real possibility for the second straight year.

Every game means something, even early in the season when momentum needs to be built. A quick start isn't necessarily a guarantee of success, especially after a full sixteen game schedule has been completed. But at the same time, a downward spiral or winning streak can mean the difference between a season of frustration and a deep run into the playoffs.

It almost seems a given that the Seattle Seahawks have the inside track to the Super Bowl after such a dominant performance in the last one. The Washington Redskins have only one direcftion to go after really disappointing (okay, humiliating) 2013 in the basement of the NFC East.

The match-up pitted a Super Bowl winning QB against a very capable back-up. Kirk Cousins has had some success filling-in for RG3. Meanwhile, on the other side, we all know the exploits of Russell Wilson.

The Seahawks git off to a fast start, shutting out the Redskins for most of the first half and surrendering only one score by halftime. But Washington was finally able to neutralize the potent Seattle attack to come within a touchdown of the defending Super Bowl Champs in the second half.

But if any one factor weighed heaviest in this contest, it was the legs of Wilson, the rushing leader for the night. He single-handedly out-rushed all other runners COMBINED in the game!

The win puts the Seahawks into a tie with the Cardinals, who failed to maintain their unbeaten status in the same week the Bengals lost theirs as well. Seattle showed that they cannot be held down for long.

The win gives the Seahawks that all-important momentum that every team seeks, especially in a division that has been extremely competitive lately. Unfortunately, the Redskins remain in the basement in a division that features three teams all headed in the right direction.

In short, Seattle is headed up and Washington is headed back down. The good news is that the 'skins have no place to go but up; the only question is: how is that to be accomplished? They are in turmoil and who will lead them out of it is unclear for the present time.

If Seattle continues to play the way they did on this night, that Super Bowl is a very real possibility for the second straight year.

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He's number two in terms of fantasy points scored. That's all that you really need to know about Marshawn Lynch. 

Likely the only reason that he isn't number one at this point is because his Seattle Seahawks had a bye in Week 4. 

While he will cost you $7,200, he is well worth the selection this week. I mean, we are talking about 1 million dollars here! The fact of the matter is that running backs just aren't that deep, and in a one-week competition, I want to stick with who works best on a consistent basis. 

Roughly 20 fantasy points per game isn't anything to sneeze at. Lynch will also be facing the Washington Redskins this week, who do have one of the best pass rushers in the league, Ryan Kerrigan, but the team's defense is banged up. Washington's defense was thrashed on last week's Thursday night game against the New York Giants, and Seattle have the same, if not more, firepower than the Giants.

Even if Seattle's lone loss of the season against the San Diego Chargers, Lynch managed 11 points, despite only rushing for 36 yards and not scoring a touchdown.

The fact that the Seattle Seahawks are coming off of their bye week doesn't work in Washington's favor either, even if they do have to travel to the East coast. If rested, healthy Beast Mode will never be good news for opposing defenses.

Drafting a player like Marshawn Lynch is really a steal, despite his expensive price-tag, because he is the seventh-most expensive running back. I will take him over all of the other options above him, other than maybe DeMarco Murray, who doesn't have the best matchup against Houston. 

If you're worried about Lynch's price-tag, you can easily pair him for someone like the New York Giants' Rashad Jennings, who will only cost you $5,500.

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As a youngster, football was something our whole family watched. Whether it was Saturday or Sunday, my daddy had his football “schedule” for the weekend and well, we all abided by it. But watching football on Monday night was a privilege. Chores were done. Homework was complete. We were bathed and in pajamas in record time.

Watching football at night with my daddy was a treat.

ABC\'s NFL Monday Night Football is not only the longest-running and most successful primetime sports series in television history, but it has also become a way of life. On any given Monday evening, more than 50 million Americans -- at home, in bars, in restaurants and dorms -- adjust their social and business schedules to view the telecast.

Monday Night Football first burst onto the airways on September 21, 1970 as the Cleveland Browns played host to the New York Jets, but that was not the beginning of the concept. The National Football League earlier had begun to explore the possibilities of primetime football, initially with CBS and NBC. However, not wishing to disrupt their primetime entertainment schedule of the "Doris Day Show" and "Laugh-In," respectively, they declined the NFL\'s offer.

When ABC finally received the proposal, the imaginative Roone Arledge, then president of ABC Sports for the network and currently chairman of ABC News, seized the opportunity and was able to win over his more skeptical colleagues. Thus Monday Night Football was born.

Once he finalized the contract, Arledge had to convince a primetime audience that Monday Night Football was more than a game. It had become a pulsating show, combining outspoken journalism with abundant dashes of entertainment. His first decision was to create a visual and technical tour de force. While most Sunday games at the time were using four or five cameras, ABC would employ nine, including one sideline and two hand-held cameras.

Arledge created the broadcast team of Howard Cosell, Keith Jackson and Don Meredith, Monday Night Football\'s first broadcast team. When play-by-play man Jackson became the voice of ABC\'s College Football after Monday Night Football\'s inaugural season, Frank Gifford assumed the role and was a mainstay on MNF telecasts for 28 years.

Over the years, the MNF steam has slowed. Dennis Miller, Tony Kornheiser and other “gimmick” announcers have ruined the flow and ruined the style. Maybe sensibilities and changing demographics have weighed on the concept, but it just does not have the pizazz it did when I was growing up some 30-plus years ago, but in its 44^th season could be better if it was tweaked a bit.

Here are some general ideas for improvement.

THREE FEMALE BROADCAST BOOTH

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could watch three pretty women on the television set who know a little something about football? We make such a big deal about sex appeal and “hot” sideline reporters, it would be an ideal change of pace to see someone like Alex Flanagan or Jenn Brown or Jillian Barberie leading the charge. There is nothing sexier than a woman talking a little football.

BRING IN MARK SCHLERETH TO THE BOOTH

“Stink” is great as a commentator. I like it when former players get on network television or the four letter network and not only explain the nuances of the game, but add a little insight to situations as they used to be involved in them. One of the great things a Michael Irvin or Ray Lewis does is make you feel like you are there, Schlereth is great at telling a story.

ADD JAWS BACK TO THE BOOTH

I was pissed off when ESPN reassigned Ron Jaworski and he was taken off the Monday Night lineup. His insight is some of the best we have ever seen. I know Jon Gruden is the “quarterback” guru, but “Jaws” is a former NFL quarterback who knows a thing or two about playing the game. I have always thought Ron Jaworski would be an awesome quarterback coach. His knowledge is indispensable.

PREGAME WITH TERRELL OWENS

He’s not doing anything and he is certainly entertaining. Everyone loves watching the train wreck in living color. Owens has been on Dancing with the Stars, had his own reality show and when the going got tough, he had a slew of reporters at his home when he decided he wanted to hold out at one point. Who knows – maybe he could add something to the football world.

A GAME CALLED BY FRANK CALIENDO

The man of 1,000 voices could impersonate Chris Berman or Mike Tirico or Chris Collinsworth and show us all a good time. There are times when comedy is the best medicine and when the ship appears to be sinking – as it is at times on MNF – Caliendo is the great elixir.