RevanFan wrote:If the Eagles get to the Super Bowl, do me a favor and destroy them. Thanks.
If it involves beating the Eagles, I'm all in for that. They were the ones that stopped my winning streak, so I definitely want to beat them. But if the Cardinals stop them before they get to the Super Bowl, I'm fine too.
Semper fi If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Always have a plan. And a backup plan. And backups to the backup. And be able to improvise.
The Cardinals head to Philadelphia to face the Eagles for a place in the biggest game of the year. The Cardinals have had a strong season all year, including last game's blowout of the Cowboys. The Eagles have a high powered offense and a very consistent defense. The game conditions are very cold, very similar to the AFC Championship Game in Foxborough. Can the Cardinals beat the Eagles and reach their second Super Bowl in franchise history? Or will it be the Eagles winning and reaching their third Super Bowl ever?
Cardinals at Eagles 1st Quarter 11:01 Cardinals: Tyrod Taylor 10-yard TD pass to Larry Fitzgerald (extra point good). 8 plays, 67 yards, TOP 3:59 8:54 Eagles: Carson Wentz 46-yard TD pass to Alshon Jeffery (extra point good). 4 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:07 5:13 Cardinals: Phil Dawson 45-yard field goal. 7 plays, 56 yards, TOP 3:41 2nd Quarter 12:05 Eagles: Carson Wentz 5-yard TD pass to Alshon Jeffery (extra point good). 9 plays, 70 yards, TOP 3:32 8:24 Cardinals: David Johnson 14-yard TD run (extra point good). 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:41 7:37 Cardinals: Tyrod Taylor 1-yard TD run (extra point good). 2 plays, 10 yards, TOP 0:41 4th Quarter 14:16 Eagles: Carson Wentz 29-yard TD run (extra point good). 6 plays, 81 yards, TOP 3:30 6:51 Eagles: Caleb Sturgis 42-yard field goal. 7 plays, 22 yards, TOP 3:43 1:49 Eagles: LeGarrette Blount 35-yard TD run (extra point good). 7 plays, 61 yards, TOP 2:38
A strong first half showing by the Cardinals, including 1 interception, turned into total incapability to move the ball offensively in the 2nd half. The Eagles staged a 10 point comeback in the 4th quarter, followed by another score by LeGarrette Blount. The Cardinals were unable to convert a crucial 4th down, and a run by Darren Sproles sealed the game away.
The Steelers and the Eagles are both one win away from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. The Steelers raised it last year in Minnesota, the Eagles haven't been close to it since the Patriots won Super Bowl XXXIX. Will the Steelers be able to get their 8th Super Bowl title or will the Eagles get their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history?
Before the Super Bowl though, we have the NFL Honors. Next post.
RevanFan wrote:If the Eagles get to the Super Bowl, do me a favor and destroy them. Thanks.
Welp, there you go. It's going to happen.
Semper fi If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Always have a plan. And a backup plan. And backups to the backup. And be able to improvise.
Time for the NFL Honors. I'll be posting the player that won each award, their stats. I'll also be posting the runner ups as well as their stats.
League MVP Tom Brady (QB, New England Patriots)
5139 Passing Yards
435 completed pass on 655 pass attempts. (66.4%)
45 TDs.
7 INTs
7.8 Yards Per Attempt. 11.8 Yards Per Completion.
108.5 Passer Rating
This could be well be an ominous sign of the next season in real life. Tom Brady won the MVP award (At the age of 41 no less) by nearly leading the Patriots to an undefeated season. While this didn't became true, he still lead the league in Passing Yards and Touchdowns, as well as having the lowest Interceptions compared to any other starting QB.
Spoiler:
The Runner Ups Carson Wentz (QB, Philadelphia Eagles)
4210 Passing Yards
359 completed pass on 577 pass attempts. (62.2%)
30 TDs.
21 INTs (I'll be checking some of Madden AMP's functions to see if they can fix this hilariously high INTs that Mid and Mid to High AWR QBs get)
7.2 Yards Per Attempt. 11.7 Yards Per Completion.
86.5 Passer Rating
586 Rushing Yards.
84 Carries.
6.9 Yards Per Carry.
8 TDs.
Andrew Luck (QB, Indianapolis Colts)
3976 Passing Yards
338 completed pass on 516 pass attempts. (65.5%)
30 TDs.
14 INTs
7.7 Yards Per Attempt. 11.7 Yards Per Completion.
96.8 Passer Rating
599 Rushing Yards.
86 Carries.
6.9 Yards Per Carry.
2 TDs.
Aaron Rodgers (QB, Green Bay Packers)
3865 Passing Yards
344 completed pass on 525 pass attempts. (65.5%)
33 TDs.
7 INTs
7.3 Yards Per Attempt. 11.2 Yards Per Completion.
102.7 Passer Rating
157 Rushing Yards.
30 Carries.
5.2 Yards Per Carry.
1 TD.
Marcus Mariota (QB, Tennessee Titans)
3876 Passing Yards
310 completed pass on 497 pass attempts. (62.4%)
29 TDs.
14 INTs
7.7 Yards Per Attempt. 12.5 Yards Per Completion.
94.2 Passer Rating
569 Rushing Yards.
70 Carries.
8.1 Yards Per Carry.
3 TDs.
Offensive Player of the Year Carson Wentz (QB, Philadelphia Eagles)
4210 Passing Yards
359 completed pass on 577 pass attempts. (62.2%)
30 TDs.
21 INTs.
7.2 Yards Per Attempt. 11.7 Yards Per Completion.
86.5 Passer Rating
586 Rushing Yards.
84 Carries.
6.9 Yards Per Carry.
8 TDs.
Carson Wentz managed to lead the Eagles all the way to the Super Bowl. Despite throwing for 21 INTs (Again, I hope MaddenAMP can help me fix that), he proved that he can lead a powerful offense. The result was a 12-4 season record, and the Eagles' Third Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.
Spoiler:
The Runner Ups Tom Brady (QB, New England Patriots)
5139 Passing Yards
435 completed pass on 655 pass attempts. (66.4%)
45 TDs.
7 INTs
7.8 Yards Per Attempt. 11.8 Yards Per Completion.
108.5 Passer Rating
Antonio Brown (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers)
1561 Receiving Yards
116 Receptions.
19 TDs.
545 Yards After the Catch
13.5 Yards Per Reception. 4.7 Yards After Catch Per Reception.
The fact that AB got that close to the Offensive Player of the Year award is impressive. Antonio Brown, a Wide Receiver, not a Running Back or Quarterback, but a Wide Receiver, was very close to winning the OPY award. I'm happy with that. Andrew Luck (QB, Indianapolis Colts)
3976 Passing Yards
338 completed pass on 516 pass attempts. (65.5%)
30 TDs.
14 INTs
7.7 Yards Per Attempt. 11.7 Yards Per Completion.
96.8 Passer Rating
599 Rushing Yards.
86 Carries.
6.9 Yards Per Carry.
2 TDs.
Brandin Cooks (WR, New England Patriots)
1722 Receiving Yards
109 Receptions.
14 TDs.
414 Yards After the Catch
15.8 Yards Per Reception. 3.8 Yards After Catch Per Reception.
Defensive Player of the Year Sean Lee (LB, Dallas Cowboys)
125 Tackles, 4 Tackles for Loss
7 Sacks.
6 Forced Fumbles, 4 Fumble Recoveries.
4 Interceptions.
19 Passes Defended
34 Catches Allowed.
7 Big Hits.
One of the big reasons why the Cowboys made it so far in the playoffs was a great defense, which advanced from "great" to "incredible" due to this man. Sean Lee was the cornerstone of the Cowboys defense. He was great against the pass (Had the 2nd most INTs in the Cowboys defense) and against the run (2nd for most Tackles for loss).
Spoiler:
The Runner Ups Demario Davis (LB, New York Jets)
130 Tackles, 3 Tackles for Loss
10 Sacks.
6 Forced Fumbles, 5 Fumble Recoveries.
2 Interceptions.
15 Passes Defended
29 Catches Allowed.
6 Big Hits.
Justin Houston (LB, Kansas City Chiefs)
97 Tackles, 6 Tackles for Loss
16 Sacks.
1 Forced Fumbles, 2 Fumble Recoveries.
3 Interceptions.
12 Passes Defended
27 Catches Allowed.
4 Big Hits.
Brian Cushing (LB, Indianapolis Colts)
129 Tackles, 8 Tackles for Loss
6 Sacks.
3 Forced Fumbles, 1 Fumble Recovery.
4 Interceptions.
14 Passes Defended
17 Catches Allowed.
6 Big Hits.
Navorro Bowman (LB, San Francisco 49ers)
162 Tackles, 6 Tackles for Loss
4 Sacks.
3 Forced Fumbles, 3 Fumble Recoveries.
2 Interceptions.
12 Passes Defended
29 Catches Allowed.
3 Big Hits.
Offensive Rookie of the Year Josh Rosen (QB, San Francisco 49ers)
3599 Passing Yards
326 completed pass on 532 pass attempts. (61.2%)
23 TDs.
21 INTs.
6.8 Yards Per Attempt. 11.0 Yards Per Completion.
79.3 Passer Rating
132 Rushing Yards.
34 Carries.
3.8 Yards Per Carry.
1 TDs
As soon as Josh Rosen got drafted, he was instantly put into action as the 49ers' starting QB. While the Niners ended up going 6-10, he showed some great playmaking ability, only offset by his high INT ratio. If he can work that out, then he could be the franchise QB the 49ers have been looking for.
Spoiler:
The Runner Ups Ronald Jones II (RB, Miami Dolphins)
617 Rushing Yards.
171 Carries.
3.6 Yards Per Carry.
4 TDs
167 Receiving Yards
23 Receptions.
167 Yards After the Catch
Akrum Wadley (RB, Detroit Lions)
585 Rushing Yards.
159 Carries.
3.6 Yards Per Carry.
5 TDs
77 Receiving Yards
15 Receptions.
67 Yards After the Catch
Equanimeous St. Brown (WR, Houston Texams)
310 Receiving Yards
33 Receptions.
4 TDs.
203 Yards After the Catch
9.4 Yards Per Reception. 6.2 Yards After Catch Per Reception.
Parris Campbell (WR, Jacksonville Jaguars)
366 Receiving Yards
37 Receptions.
3 TDs.
64 Yards After the Catch
9.9 Yards Per Reception. 1.7 Yards After Catch Per Reception.
Defensive Rookie of the Year Shaun Dion Hamilton (LB, Indianapolis Colts)
60 Tackles, 2 Tackles for Loss
5 Sacks.
3 Forced Fumbles, 1 Fumble Recovery.
1 Interception.
9 Passes Defended
16 Catches Allowed.
3 Big Hits.
Hamilton got drafted to the Colts as a project player and the future of the MLB position. He usually subbed in a few time at the start of the season to back up the starters. He eventually found himself as a starting MLB during the later part of the season, and he definitely showed some great capability to anchor the middle of the defense along with Brian Cushing.
Spoiler:
The Runner Ups Tre' Williams (LB, Seattle Seahawks)
47 Tackles, 1 Tackle for Loss
7 Sacks.
2 Forced Fumbles.
2 Interceptions.
10 Passes Defended
29 Catches Allowed.
4 Big Hits.
Malik Jefferson (LB, Pittsburgh Steelers)
77 Tackles, 9 Tackles for Loss
3 Sacks.
1 Forced Fumble, 1 Fumble Recovery.
1 Interception.
6 Passes Defended
9 Catches Allowed.
18 Big Hits.
Jefferson definitely shows some great ability to read a play and stay with it. He's a hard hitting linebacker, which definitely contrasts with Ryan Shazier's blazing speed. Shazier covers the pass and the outside runs, Jefferson stops dead the inside runs. He's been forcing opposing coaches to sub in backup RBs and WRs more constantly. Keishawn Bierria (LB, Oakland Raiders)
73 Tackles, 6 Tackles for Loss
3 Sacks.
2 Forced Fumbles, 1 Fumble Recovery.
2 Passes Defended
32 Catches Allowed.
Cameron Saffle (LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
55 Tackles, 6 Tackles for Loss
2 Sacks.
3 Forced Fumbles, 1 Fumble Recoveries.
1 Interception.
3 Passes Defended
24 Catches Allowed.
4 Big Hits.
Semper fi If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Always have a plan. And a backup plan. And backups to the backup. And be able to improvise.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles are headed to Atlanta to face each other in Super Bowl LIII. Last time the Steelers went a Super Bowl, it was Super Bowl LII, against the Seattle Seahawks, which they managed to beat with a last second Chris Boswell game winning Field Goal. The last time the Eagles went to a Super Bowl, it was Super Bowl XXXIX, and they watched the Patriots win the game after poor clock management and a game sealing interception prevented a comeback. Will the Steelers get their 8th Super Bowl title in franchise history? Or will it be the Eagles' time to finally raise the Lombardi Trophy?
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The Steelers managed to hold the Eagles scoreless during the 2nd half, following a great performance of the defensive front, forcing Carson Wentz to throw the ball early, preventing any play from developing (This was mostly Cam Heyward, who pretty much made a home in the backfield by the 4th Quarter). The Steelers Offense wasn't as slowed down as it was on the regular season matchup and it showed. Le'Veon Bell only ran for 34 yards, averaging 2.6 yards per carry, in the regular season matchup. He ran for 153 yards, averaging 5.8 yards per carry, in this game. The Steelers won their 8th Super Bowl title, and the Eagles get their 3rd Super Bowl loss. The teams are now headed to the offseason. The Steelers' primary question is the QB situation. Will Ben Roethlisberger, having won back to back Super Bowls, retire or will he spend another year with the team?
Semper fi If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Always have a plan. And a backup plan. And backups to the backup. And be able to improvise.
RevanFan wrote:Congrats on the Super Bowl victory!
Is there any chance we could see a 90-player preseason? Maybe?
Thanks.
Yes, this season I'm using a 90 man pre season roster. I'm dealing with the Off-Season right now, and I'll should be posting the stuff related to it later today. Everything prior to the draft at least. I'll be also experimenting with the MaddenAMP fixed Draft Classes instead of NZA's fixed Draft Classes, just to see if there's any difference. And to change the pace a bit.
Semper fi If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Always have a plan. And a backup plan. And backups to the backup. And be able to improvise.
RevanFan wrote:Congrats on the Super Bowl victory!
Is there any chance we could see a 90-player preseason? Maybe?
Thanks.
Yes, this season I'm using a 90 man pre season roster. I'm dealing with the Off-Season right now, and I'll should be posting the stuff related to it later today. Everything prior to the draft at least. I'll be also experimenting with the MaddenAMP fixed Draft Classes instead of NZA's fixed Draft Classes, just to see if there's any difference. And to change the pace a bit.
I'm looking forward to the offseason. My favorite part of my own franchise is the preseason, trying to see who makes the cut to 53 and if any undrafted players end up standing out.
RevanFan wrote:Congrats on the Super Bowl victory!
Is there any chance we could see a 90-player preseason? Maybe?
Thanks.
Yes, this season I'm using a 90 man pre season roster. I'm dealing with the Off-Season right now, and I'll should be posting the stuff related to it later today. Everything prior to the draft at least. I'll be also experimenting with the MaddenAMP fixed Draft Classes instead of NZA's fixed Draft Classes, just to see if there's any difference. And to change the pace a bit.
I'm looking forward to the offseason. My favorite part of my own franchise is the preseason, trying to see who makes the cut to 53 and if any undrafted players end up standing out.
I have a plan for the preseason to make each player earn their spot. In the mean time I need some help. During the 1st FA period, do I need to start to fill up the roster right there, signing a lot of FAs then rounding out the roster with the draft and UDFAs, or I simply need to make some signings here and there and fill up the roster after the draft with the picks, UDFAs and standards FAs?
Semper fi If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Always have a plan. And a backup plan. And backups to the backup. And be able to improvise.