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NFL Schedule 2011
Week 2
Pardon The Interruption... When the scene settled after a rousing Week 2, two injuries, both to quarterbacks, became the main story lines for NFL media coverage.

Dallas QB Tony Romo would eventually be diagnosed with two broken ribs and a slightly punctured lung, Despite this and the extended time in the locker room for treatment, he would return to spark the Cowboy fourth quarter comeback and overtime win.

In his return to the Georgia Dome against Atlanta, Michael Vick went into his own teammate during a Falcons rush, causing the concussion that would have him staggering to his own sideline and put him out of action for the remainder.

Both players have been cleared to return in Week 3, but it remains to be seen if either injury has any further effect on the rest of the season.

Is it Fantasy... Carolina rookie quarterback Cam Newton set a record that lasted around three hours. His 854 passing yards the first two games of the season was later surpassed by the 940 yards from Patriot Tom Brady.

Or is it Reality?... The Bills, Texans, Redskins and Lions make up two-thirds of the remaining undefeated teams!
PHOTO NOTES
Left...QB Tom Brady passing against the 49ers is cropped from a Getty image in the Dallas section of Bleacher Report.  Right...Michael Vick being tended to following his injury against the Falcons is cropped from an image in NFL News World.  
Sunday, September 18
OAKLAND RAIDERS  35  vs  38  BUFFALO BILLS
Ralph Wilson Stadium... The Raiders, scoring on 3 rushing TDs, would seem to have a commanding advantage at halftime with a 21-3 lead, but Buffalo K Rian Lindell's only field goal would eventually turn out to be the game winner. The lead would change 5 times within the final 15 minutes after the Bills responded with 3 TDs to open the 2nd half, 2 by RB Fred Jackson (15 for 117 yds, 2TD). QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (28 of 46, 264 yds, 3TD, 1 INT) continued to battle for 35 consecutive points, and his 6-yard TD toss to WR David Nelson (10 for 83 yds, 1TD) would give Buffalo the lead with 14 seconds remaining.  Oakland QB Jason Campbell (23 of 33, 323 yds, 2TD, 1 INT) would contribute 2 TD tosses during the lead changes, but his Hail Mary on the final play would be intercepted in the end zone.

GREEN BAY PACKERS  30  vs  23  CAROLINA PANTHERS
Bank of America Stadium... The way Cam Newton (28 of 46, 432 yds, 1TD, 3 INT)  is playing, Carolina will eventually be on the winning side, but his 3 interceptions allowed Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (19 of 30, 308 yds, 2TD) to reverse a 13 point deficit. The victory was sealed with an 84 yard TD toss on WR Jordy Nelson's only completion, while K Mason Crosby added 3 field goals.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS  3  vs  48  DETROIT LIONS
Ford Field... Talk about insult to injury, the shutout of the Chiefs spelled future woes for their offense with a probable season-ending torn left ACL for starting RB Jamaal Charles. Although too soon to be certain, Detroit QB Matthew Stafford (23 of 39, 294 yds, 4TD, 1 INT) seems to have the Lions offense poised for a playoff run.  

CLEVELAND BROWNS  27  vs  19  INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Lucas Oil Stadium... Indy K Adam Vinatieri (4 of 4 FG, 13 pts) would kick the Colts into an early lead, then keep them within a field goal through 3 quarters. Replacement QB Kerry Collins (19 of 38, 191 yds, 1TD, 1 INT) would not find the end zone until just 24 seconds remained, too late to recover from Browns QB Colt McCoy's (22 of 32, 211 yds, 1TD) 16 yard TD to TE Evan Moore, and 2 TD runs from RB Peyton Hillis (27 for 94 yds, 2TD).

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS  24  vs  20  MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome... Again in the 2nd week of the season, the Vikings colapse like the roof of the Metrodome. RB Adrian Peterson (25 for 120 yds, 2TD) would lead Minnesota to a 17-0 halftime advantage, but QB Donovan McNabb (18 of 30, 228 yds) was unable to find the end zone. QB Josh Freeman (22 of 31, 243 yds, 1TD, 1 INT) and RB LeGarrette Blount (13 for 71 yds, 2TD) spurred Tampa Bay's 2nd half recovery, and the Bucs would take their only lead with just 31 seconds remaining.  

CHICAGO BEARS  13  vs  30  NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Louisiana Superdome... Following Chicago's 7-3 lead in the 1st quarter, the Saints defense turned up the heat on QB Jay Cutler (19 of 45, 244 yds, 1TD) with 6 sacks, holding the Bears to just 60 yards rushing,  and not allowing any further trips to the end zone. New Orleans QB Drew Brees (26 of 37, 270 yds, 3TD) took full advantage of the momentum with a 70% completion ratio, highlighted by a 79 yard scoring strike to WR Devery Henderson(3 for 103 yds, 1D).

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS  3  vs  32  NEW YORK JETS
New Meadowlands Stadium... QB Luke McCown (6 of 19, 59 yds, 4 INT) was tackled for a touchback on the Jaguars first possession, then their day went from bad to worse. QB Mark Sanchez (17 of 24, 182 yds, 2TD, 2 INT) would spread receiving duties amoung five different Jets, with TE Dustin Keller (6 for 101 yds, 1TD) topping the list. 

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS  0  vs  24  PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Heinz Field... Seeking to rebound from an embarrassing Week 1, Pittsburgh made the task easy with a defense that allowed the Seahawks just 164 total yards. The Steelers divided rushing duties between RBs Rashard Mendenhall (19 for 66 yds, 1TD) and Isacc Redman (10 for 49 yds, 1TD). QB Ben Rothlisberger (22 of 30, 298 yds, 1TD) had a slower start, but capped the scoring in the 3rd quarter with a TD to WR Mike Wallace (8 for 126 yds, 1TD).

BALTIMORE RAVENS  13  vs  26  TENNESSEE TITANS
LP Field... Following a 10-10 standoff at the half, RB Javon Ringer's (5 for 21, 1TD) 3rd quarter 10 yard TD would give Tennessee the lead for good, supported by 4 K Rob Bironas field goals and plenty of offensive prowess from QB Matt Hasselbeck (30 of 42, 358 yds, 1TD, 1 INT). The Titan defense would stun the Ravens, sacking QB Joe Flacco (15 of 32, 197 yds, 1TD, 2 INT) 3 times, forcing 3 turnovers and holding their rushing net yards to 45.

ARIZONA CARDINALS  21  vs  22  WASHINGTON REDSKINS
FedEx Field... At 9:02 in the 4th the Cardinals would hold a slim 21-13 lead, but allow Washington QB Rex Grossman (25 of 43, 291 yds, 2TD, 2 INT) to find WR Santana Moss (5 for 61 yds, 1TD) in the end zone with an 18 yard TD pass. The ensuing 2 point conversion attempt would fail. In the next series, QB Kevin Kolb (17 of 30, 251 yds, 2TD, 1 INT) missed on 2 pass attempts, forcing a punt, and the Redskins would take the final lead with a K Graham Gano (3 for 4 FG, 10 pts) 34 yard field goal.

 
DALLAS COWBOYS  27  vs  24  SAN FRANCISCO 49ers
 Candlestick Park... Despite what was eventually determined to be a punctured lung along with two broken ribs, Dallas QB Tony Romo (20 of 33, 345 yds, 2TD) returned to action following 49ers QB Alex Smith's (16 of 24, 179 yds, 2TD, 1 INT) 29 yard TD pass to TE Delanie Walker (2 for 38 yds, 1TD), followed by a 55 yard David Akers (1FG, 6 pts) field goal on their next possession, to put San Fran up 24-14. Give some credit to the defense that the Cowboys would hold and score on their next 3 series with a Romo strike to WR Miles Austin (9 for 143 yds, 3TD) and 2 K Dan Baily (2 for 3 FG, 9 pts) FGs.

CINCINNATI BENGALS  22  vs  24  DENVER BRONCOS
Invesco Field at Mile High... Despite the roster being riddled with injuries, enough to put 3rd backup QB Tim Tebow in as a wide receiver, the Broncos QB Kyle Orton (15 of 25, 195 yds, 2TD), along with RB Willis McGahee (28 for 101 yds, 1TD), would maintain a slight avantage through the entire contest. Rookie QB Andy Dalton (27 of 41, 332 yds, 2TD) would bring the Bengals within 2 with over 11 minutes to play, but they failed to score on their final 3 possessions. 

HOUSTON TEXANS  23  vs 13  MIAMI DOLPHINS
Sun Life Stadium... Texans WR Andre Johnson (7 for 93, 1TD) would put the game away on a 23 yard catch via QB Matt Schaub (21 of 29, 230 yds, 2TD) with 10 minutes remaining. Despite QB Curt Henne (12 of 30, 170 yds, 1TD, 1 INT) running a no huddle offense, and inspired play by RB Daniel Thomas (18 for 107 yds) Miami lacked enough firepower to break through a steady Houston defense. 

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS  21  vs  35  NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Gillette Stadium...While setting another NFL record, this time for most passing yards (940) the first two games of the season, New England QB Tom Brady (31 of 40, 423 yds, 3TD) seemed quite comfortable leading the offense, targeting the likes of WR Deion Branch (8 for 129 yds) and TE Rob Gronkowski (4 for 86 yds, 2TD). Credit their defense as well for forcing 4 turnovers, 2 on interceptions of San Diego QB Philip Rivers (29 of 40, 378 yds, 2TD, 2 INT). Chargers WR Vincent Jackson (10 for 172 yds, 2TD) had an outstanding showing, but the Patriots scored on their first 4 possessions and set the tempo.  

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES  31  vs  35  ATLANTA FALCONS
Georgia Dome...WR Jeremy Maclin (13 for 171 yds, 2TD) and RB LeSean McCoy (18 for 95 yds, 2TD) had productive showings, and Philly QB Michael Vick's (19 of 28, 242 yds, 2TD, 1 INT) return as a starter in former home Atlanta went well. It  was rudely interrupted late in the 3rd quarter by a concussion from his own lineman! The Falcons would overcome a 4th quarter 31-21 deficit on a short QB Matt Ryan (17 of 28, 195 yds, 4TD, 2 INT) TD toss, and a 3 yard plow to the end-zone by RB Michael Turner (21 for 114 yds, 1 TD). Veteran TE Tony Gonzalez (7 for 83 yds, 2TD) would become 5th on the all-time list for career receptions (1,081).
 
 
Monday, September 19
ST. LOUIS RAMS  16  vs  28  NEW YORK GIANTS
New Meadowlands Stadium... Botched plays by St. Louis, including a fumbled kickoff reception, fumbled lateral, missed pass coverage and defensive interference would lead to the Giants 4 touchdowns. Although QB Sam Bradford (22 of 46, 331 yds, 1TD) and the Rams gained a total 367 yards, K Josh Brown (3 for 3 FG, 10 pts) would be their high scorer. Giants QB Eli Manning (19 of 30, 223 yds, 2TD, 1 INT) needed to take advantage of the opportunities, otherwise, this game would have likely had a different outcome.


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