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Is growing sweet potatoes similar to growing regular potatoes?
Do sweet potatoes plants produce lots of sweet potatoes per plant or just one sweet potato per plant? Do you hill up the sweet potatoes as you do with regular potatoes? Any problems with growing sweet potatoes such as special diseases or bugs that do not affect regular potatoes? |
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Sweetpotatoes and irish (white) potatoes are very different. Not much the same about growing them. Sweetpotatoes are warm-season (tropical) and potatoes are cool-season. What you harvest with sweetpotatoes are roots, with potatoes its tubers that grow out of the stem. So hilling has a benefit for 'regular' potatoes only. I'm sure there's alot of other info if you search previous posts. |
And sweets are grown from plants called "slips" while Irish potatoes are grown using seed potatoes. Most varieties of sweets produce long vines. Lots of previous discussions here about how to grow them. Dave |
Here is a link that might be useful: Sweet Potato discussions
Hill the rows before setting out the slips as the roots need about an extra foot of looser soil. Sweetpotatoes tend to produce about 6 potatoes per plant. |
I'm no expert on growing sweet potatoes since I only did it last year, but for what it is worth, I found them to be very easy! They only had one pest and frankly, even with average care they were robust enough that they probably could have weathered that without my intervention. Oh, the pest? A less well known cousin of our favorite Japanese Beetle, the Asiatic Garden Beetle. It has all of the charm of the JB but with the added bonus of only feeding after dark! |
sweet potato's are a lot easier to grow and they can produce multiple tubers and in the right climate zone all year round for the right zone they can be planted all year round pretty much. there is also no need to seek planting stock on a seasonal basis if you need more plants just take some slips from your own vine and stand them in water until they root, or plant them and water them well. when you harvest a tuber just simply tuck the cut off ends of the vine back in the ground they will continue to grow. n need to let the vine ramble keep it in a tight pattern (we just take our leaders and throw them back over the central growth of the plants keeps it nice and tidy) or prune regular won't effect production and the young leaves can be eaten like spinach just steam until they wilt. len |
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len..Unfortunately very few of us in the US live in a tropical, or even sub-tropical area like yours. Would be nice to grow sweetpotatoes all year!! But it's just a summer crop for the vast majority of us. I imagine alot of northern gardeners here wouldn;t have a long enough frost-free season to grow these at all. I do plan on growing my own slips this year. Maybe I'll try to steam some leaves this year. Didn;t know they were edible! |
This will be my first year growing sweet potatoes. I'm pretty excited. I have visions of pie dancing in my head. |
This will be my first year growing sweet potatoes as well. I ordered Beauregard from Johnny's Seed. I love baked or roasted sweet potatoes. I'm hoping for good luck with these. Gardenlen: Potatoes are probably one of the easiest things to grow here in Maine. I put them in a trench, hill them twice and that's it. I think climate plays a big part in this. You probably have to deal with all kinds of pests and diseases that get killed off up here due to the freeze. On the other hand sweet potatoes are easy for you and all the girls aren't bundled up in giant coats for 3/4 of the year :) Jon |
I grew sweet potatoes (beauregard) for the first time 2 years ago...I puchased a 9 pack from HD or Lowes, only 7 of these plants ended up growing. and I planted them per the specs on the tag (if memory serves, 2 feet apart? and the rows were also 2 feet apart, or something similiar, They produced like crazy and eventually the vine took over my entire garden spot. (which was ok, because they grow until like December here before harvest and everything else in the garden was done by then). I started digging them after the first frost or so hit them...and everywhere the runners went and anchored down, I had potatoes too, it was like a treasure hunt...I would dig up the main roots (and I had some on the main plants as big as footballs, I"m not kidding, they were not all this large, but I'd say at least one or two on them were. The rest were all good sized, and of course the further out the runner from the main plant they were alot smaller. I filled up 4 five gallon buckets with potatoes. I had more than I could ever eat, gave a ton away and used the very smallest ones for seed for the next year. (which apparently got planted too late). The second season (last year) I planted about 8 plants from slips I grew from the small potatoes. And I only had about one 5 gallon bucket full. Again, I contribute this to getting them planted way too late. They missed the HOT summer sun. |
- Posted by originalvermonter 4 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 14, 09 at 12:56
I've grown sweet potatoes where I live and they do very well. Last year we found plants in trays at Walmart. The plants grew to be bigger and had slightly larger yields then potatoes grown from slips. I have alkaline soil and I've grown Georgia Jet and Beaugregard. The purple/red potatoes have a better looking outer skin and store longer because of this. Does anyone know which of the two varieties is purple/red. I'm sure in other soils the orange variety does better, but not in my alkaline clay. |
g'day koala, see someone in zone 8 doing very well with them the original poster is in zone 7 as zones are only an indicator that may not mean much to the plants as they grow by climate conditions, and the original poster could have a good micro-climate somthing not taken into account by many gardeners. they will grow into the temperate zones especailly in the micro-climate of an eastern or southern aspected position. and of course very liberal use of mulch hay to keep the soil warmer longer. we kept tubers viable in the ground in rural where we got solid frosts with ground temp's down to -6c or so. g'day jon, we grow our spuds though our winter which is probably like your autumn over there in lots of the country? we do get light frosts, but we also have no bugs through the winter, and with the shorter sunlight hours they need less water. got my first planting in now, as we still need to get good growth happening to carry us through those slower months of june & july. my suggestion don't count on some numbering or climate identification of growing conditions, learn about aspects and micro-climates and that can only be determined on the spot in live sight, for the US i'd be thinking eastern to southern aspects the better micro-climate as would also being close to the eastern sea board or east of the range, here it is eastern to northern and near the eastern sea board. when we buy a house aspect is a big consderation as we need good sun to grow anything through winter. with sweeties the very worst you can do is try and fail, it is not life altering stuff. len |
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Earlier this week I wrote about Yu Darvish being rather unbelievable, and today I'm bringing you the equally earth shattering news that Joey Votto is a good hitter … a really good hitter. At least, this seems to be the irrefutable thesis of Handsome Tom Verducci's latest piece for Sports Illustrated.
Among the statistical evidence of Votto's greatness (best in the league in wOBA, wRAA, wRC, and OBP since 2010), Verducci adds these two facts:
- He has pulled only a single batted ball foul into the stands in his career; and
- He has hit only three infield pop ups over the last four seasons.
That's phenomenal, but Votto does hit a majority of his fly balls the opposite way, and so it might not be as remarkable as it sounds at first.
Here's his spray chart since the beginning of the 2011 season:
What's more remarkable is the low number of infield pop ups, which lends credence to Verducci's praise for Votto's swing.
Votto's balance is so great and his stroke so fast that his contact zone — the airspace where his barrel meets the baseball — is deeper that just about every other hitter. The deeper the ball, the more time a hitter has to decode its spin, speed and location.
We get the best idea of what Verducci is talking about when we see where Votto hits the ball with two strikes against him. While most players shorten their swing, the Reds first baseman is still able to knock the ball all over the park. Therefore, it shouldn't be all that surprising to see that Votto's OPS when he's down two strikes this season is approximately 80 points better than average hitter's starting a fresh plate appearance.
To see his placement, here's Votto's spray chart since such ball placement data was available when the count is two balls and two strikes:
Other than fewer samples, it doesn't look a whole lot different than his overall spray chart since 2011.
To see it in action, compare Votto's first pitch swing on an A.J. Burnett pitch in the first inning of last night's game against Pittsbugh:
To Votto hitting a single against Juan Cruz with a two balls and two strikes count in the ninth inning of the same game:
While Votto appears to sit back on the slider in the second clip a bit longer, the mechanics of his swing are almost identical, from the front foot to the weight shift to the bat drop.
Put simply, Votto is the best hitter in baseball. We can see it visually, graphically and statistically.
Something that may have been slightly glossed over from the second paragraph is that Votto has the best OBP in baseball since 2010. That's not an abstract sabermetric number. That means that Votto has managed to avoid getting out while at the plate at a better rate than anyone else. And that to me, is a hitter's sole duty. The fact that he accomplishes that while also offering some of the higher power numbers as well speaks to his tremendous swing and incredible talent for hitting baseballs.
So, Joey Votto is really good. Yet another astounding discovery from the Getting Blanked team.

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Zucchini Stir-fry |
Yields: 4 servings
Zucchini - 4 medium
onion - 1 medium
green chili - 1
red chili powder - 1 tsp
turmeric powder - 1 tsp
salt - 1 tsp
chana dal - 1 tsp
urad dal - 1 tsp
mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Oil - 1 Tbsp
Cilantro (Coriander leaves) - 1 Tbsp
For Spice Powder:
Coconut Powder ( Dry) - 2 Tbsp
Garlic - 5 to 6
Cumin Seeds - 2 tsp
- Heat the oil in the non-stick pan. Once the oil is hot add chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds and fry them until light golden color.
- Add chopped green chili and chopped (thinly sliced) onions. Once they become translucent, then add turmeric powder.
- Trim and chop the zucchini in length wise in 1 inch sticks. Keep frying on high. (Do not close the lid, it becomes watery too quick). Add salt and give another stir.
- Meanwhile grind the Coconut, Garlic and Cumin Seeds in mixie, make the spice powder.
- Add this powder to the zucchini and fry for 1 min. Add red chili powder and mix it very well. Keep on frying until all the spices are mixed well. Fry for about another 4 to 5 min.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings and add chopped cilantro and turn off the heat and transfer it to serving bowl.
- Always pick zuchhinis that are thin and medium size for this curry. (the fat zucchini will have lot of flesh which will have lot of water content in it.)
- stir fry this curry on medium to high heat.
- Keep frying this to keep this curry dry, other wise it becomes soggy quickly.
- You can use the same recipe to make Egg Plant Stir Fry (Vankaya Fry).
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Today I took a walk around my snow covered yard in the -25 degree weather looking at out trees, shrubs and vines. I have a weeping caragana that didn't quite make it's way into the ground last fall. I had every intention of burying it in the garden before winter set in but one thing led to another and it never happened. With a guilty heart I accepted the fact that the tree would be toast in the spring. But to my surprise after performing the trusty old "scratch" test the trunk is green! So with new found excitement and hope for this little tree, I piled more snow around it and moved on to "scratch" every exposed branch and trunk that I could find in my yard. My question is - If the tree is green now at the end of January with -25 degree temps will it make it all the way through to spring? Is there anything I can or should do at this point to help it along? |
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Not really, caragana are tough as nails, you should be OK. I think they have that green look all year round. |
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Document Type Master's Dissertation Author Soni, Mayur URN etd-07162011-145039 Document Title Building corporate brand orientation through cross-functional integration within marketing brand orientation through cross-ş‐functional integration within marketing Degree MBA Department Gordon Institute of Business Science Supervisor
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- financial services
- brand orientation
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Date 2011-04-12 Availability unrestricted Abstract Prior research defines brand orientation as an approach in which the processes of the organization revolve around the creation, development and protection of brand identity in an ongoing interaction with target customers with the aim of achieving lasting competitive advantages in the form of brands (Urde, 1999). This research paper examines how marketing managers perceive corporate brand orientation with a Financial services company, namely Standard Bank Group Limited (Standard Bank) and what influence cross-functional integration has in enhancing the level of brand orientation.The study design was non-experimental and convenience sampling used. The data was collected within the Group and South African marketing functions of Standard Bank both of which are located within South Africa. The survey was delivered to 131 respondents across 30 marketing functions with the unit of analysis being each employee within their respective teams.
The research results indicate that cross-functional integration variables of compensation, multifunctional training and cross-functional teams have a positive influence on brand orientation.
The findings from this research can contribute to the body of knowledge within the domain of building corporate brand orientation within the financial services industry, specifically with regards to implications for marketing leadership in terms of improving the performance of the marketing department.
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Energises are the electronic item that delivers, regulates and receives the pulse of the electricity. The quotation given has three separate quotes consisting of the Nemtek Druid 3joule, 5joule and the 8joule energisers.
Please take note that the higher the joules the better, as this allows for less resistance and a better chance of getting a constant voltage. Energisers are programed to release a voltage pulse that can range from 7000 to 9000volts of electricity. The Druid range of energisers also comes with an optional keypad to allow maximum control at a minimal cost.
All Nemtek energisers use what is known as APT (adaptive power technology) which is patented by Nemtek. APT constantly and actively analyses the fence and adapts the transfer of power onto the fence, minimising arcing and false alarms, while allowing maximum performance.
All wall mount brackets are hot dip galvanized to prevent rusting and then powder coated to either a white or black finish. Insulators are U.V resistant and are also either white or black. As per SANS regulations, all electric fencing wires carrying a current, must not be less than 1.5metres from the ground up.
Stays:The stays are attached to the mounting brackets at every turn and spring tension to stop the bracket from bending. All stays come with an all new P.V.C, U.V resistant sleeve that prevents the arcing of the wires against the stay.
We use a 6 strand 316 stainless steel anti-rust wire which is durable in all weather, long lasting and able to retain the electric pulses more effectively than most wires. We do not believe in a 5 wire setup, as it has been proven that intruders are able to step over a 5 wire setup without being detected or deterred.
High Voltage Cable:A high voltage cable is used to supply the electric fence with both the live current and earth that is needed, without endangering anyone. A 4 core high voltage cable is used on installations, making it not only quicker to complete, but gives a pleasing aesthetic look. All high voltage cables have to be conduited as per SANS regulations.
As per regulations, ferrules are used to either clamp the wire back to itself or clamp another wire/high voltage cable to either carry or continue the current. All of our ferrules are stainless steel, which allows the stainless steel wire to carry its current more effectively, allowing the least resistance which in turn provides a stable voltage.
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The innovative new direct sliding gate contact is a safe and efficient way of supplying a voltage to your sliding gate without hampering your security. It allows your fence to be monitored at all times.
Sirens and Strobes:The sirens are a standard 15 watt siren that acts as a deterrent and notifying you of a breach in your perimeter security. The strobe also acts as a deterrent and notifies you that the fence alarm has been tripped. If the electric fence is attached to your alarm, the strobe will also allow your armed response to find your place without hassle. Both of these items comes standard with any installation. There is also an optional extra fence light which faces one way and allows you to see the voltage pulsing in your fence, by illuminating the light every time a pulse passes through it.
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1. You are passionate about starting a business. You enjoy baking cupcakes or consulting, but you thrive on "building the business." You take pleasure in selling, marketing, working with your lawyer and accountant, and everything else involved in the day to day operations of your company.
2. You have a support network. You have a friend, spouse or WEDC classmate who believes in you and keeps you motivated.
3. You have experience in the industry you are choosing. You understand the market as well as the threats and opportunities in your industry.
4. You have a business plan. Your product or service meets a market need, you have identified your target customers and a way to reach them, and you understand your finances.
5. You have a minimum of six months to one year of living expenses in reserve. You need to be sure you have sufficient funding to take care of yourself and your family so that you can give your company time to grow.
Join us on Thursday, May 10, to hear a panel of WEDC clients tell us about their paths to full-time self-employment, at our workshop entitled, Mind Your Own Business -- Full-time? It will take place from 6:00-8:00pm in the Lobby Board Room at 1133 Westchester Avenue, White Plains. Madeleine Payamps, Women In Transition/Life & Career Coach, will be moderating a discussion between Alice Benedetto of Raw Revolution, Roxanne Ferrance of Cake in a Cup NY, and Laura Ruben of Essential Assists.
The program is free, but registration is required. For more information and to register, please go to http://tinyurl.com/6nfeocs.
This is quite good. Although I'm not at that point just yet. But it seems the opportunity will lend it self in the future. What I find that I am doing is investing in my training, expressing my passion on a continual basis (not just once and awhile), and can begin mold my business into product that truly represents what I love to do. It's journey that I want to see it through.
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Support snowballs for organic farming
-A A +ABy Butch Bacaoco and Carla N. Canet
Thursday, December 15, 2011
"THE organic farming movement is moving very fast. Support for it is snowballing," said Governor Alfredo G. Marañon Jr. Wednesday during the opening of Fresh Start organic store at Robinsons CityWalk where he led the ribbon-cutting rites.
Marañon, one of the staunchest organic farming advocates in the country who won numerous accolades for his advocacy here and abroad, cited that the opening of this organic store at a high-end mall is the fruit of the labor for an organic Negros island which was started in 2005.
He narrated that, at the start, the movement was slow to attract believers. But when crops suffered from diseases brought by excessive use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, the farmers turned a second look at organic farming.
"Organic farming is really suited for our small farmers. We need not buy imported materials; we can produce the fertilizer right here," he pointed out.
Since there is no need for imported materials, the money stays in the province and circulates here, thereby enlivening the local economy, expounded the governor.
"On December 16 to 20, the province will be holding the Organic Food Festival at the Capitol grounds," Marañon said. "World-renowned chefs will be coming here to source out organic food for their kitchens."
More than one hundred exhibitors are expected to showcase their wares in the festival.
Most noteworthy for this year's edition is the participation of exhibitors from Manila and Cebu.
"That's an indication that support for organic farming is snowballing in the country," pointed out Marañon.
Promoting organic farming thru marketing
Meanwhile, Fresh Start owner Ramon "Chin-Chin" Uy Jr. bared that the store is the first store that can be considered as a mini-grocery of organic products.
"We have all organic products that are produced here in Negros Occidental. We have partnered with ONOPRA (Organik na Negros! Organic Producers and Retailers Association). We buy their produce at a higher price. We market these products and others are being repacked," Uy said.
Fresh Start organic and natural store offers a long list of organic products ranging from specialty greens, fresh and dried herbs, fruits, vegetables, rice, coffee, sweeteners, personal care products, healthy beverages, fresh and handmade piaya, hot chocolate from real cacao, yogurts and its latest addition, the mozzarella cheese.
"The price is competitive. In fact we have a bulk section where one can buy in bulk without the burden of packaging cost," he said.
"We send the same products to Cebu, Manila and other places that we have outlets," he said.
The store is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, he said. The people can now have an alternative from what is being offered at the grocery stores and supermarkets, he said.
They decided to put up the first store here because they also started to operate an organic vegetable kiosk here at Robinsons.
They still have kiosks at Robinsons but planned to branch out in all major cities in the country with the same set up.
"We train people on this business so that we can transfer the technology and help others earn a living," he said.
Uy said his store sells a wide variety of certified organic, natural, healthy, artisanal, and eco-friendly products produced locally in partnership with small organic farming communities.
In 2005, Fresh Start Organics started in a 2500-square meter area, converting waste into organic fertilizer. Today, it operates several organic farms, food and personal care production facility, and marketing and distribution of organic and natural products.
"This was made possible through our partnerships with organic farmers, NGOs and the Provincial Government," he said.
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The Junior Chamber International Philippines – Bacolod (Bacolod Jaycees, Inc.) has once again launched the search for "The Outstanding Students" (THOS) 2012 to honor outstanding graduating campus leaders in the province.
A flagship project of the Bacolod Jaycees which has been running for more than 40 years now, the prestigious THOS Awards seeks to commend graduating student leaders who excel in campus leadership, academic achievement, community involvement, hard work and integrity, among others.
JCI Member Wilson Gamboa, Jr. disclosed that the club is the only leadership training organization in the country.
"We are a training university for young leaders. We empower young people to discover themselves," stressed Gamboa.
JCI Member Boyet Maghari added that, through the THOS Awards, the club gives recognition to student leaders, a recognition which can also give them a boost in the competition for honors in their respective schools.
The search is divided into two categories – high school and college. A panel will screen the top ten nominees for each category. Out of the ten finalists, the judges will select the winners.
Criteria and mechanics for the search were already communicated to schools all over the province as early as July. Deadline for submission of nominees is 5 p.m. tomorrow either to THOS 2012 Project Chair JCI Member Adonairam Katapia (c/o Red Cross Neg. Occ. – Bacolod Chapter, 10th Lacson St., Bacolod City) or the JCI-Bacolod Secretariat (c/o AMEGO & Associates Law Office, Ground Floor, CIT Bldg, Lacson-Luzuriaga Sts., Bacolod City).
Preliminary screening of nominees will be on January 7, 2012.
An innovation in this year's edition is the Leadership Assembly slated January 21, 2012 where the nominees will undergo activities which can showcase their leadership skills and display their attitudes in life.
Finalist forum is scheduled on January 22, 2012 while the awarding of winners will be on February 4, 2012.
Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on December 15, 2011.
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Biographical Sketch of David Sargent
David Sargent, a well-known farmer and cattle dealer of Dunbarton, Merrimack County, N.H., was born in this town in 1833, son of Eliphalet R. and Lydia (Wells) Sargent. His paternal grandfather, Thomas, was a native of Goffstown, N.H., in which place, also, he died. He was a farmer by occupation. Eliphalet R. Sargent was born


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Take a look at what our special contributors have to say about your team in week 8. National Football Post
Cardinals at Ravens by Jess Root of Revenge of the Birds
Impact Injuries: Beanie Wells practiced on thursday and had an outside chance of playing Sunday. Todd Heap's hamstring it's still touch and go. The receiving corp was a little banged up. Early Doucet and DeMarco Sampson missed time.
The X-Factor: Can the Arizona offense produce against a stout Ravens defense? They were able to make a few plays against the Steelers. Also if they can keep Ray Rice under control the way that they did Rashard Mendenhall, they might have a chance, which is what you hope for in a game like this.
Don't be surprised if: The Cardinals, if Beanie can't go, will try and find ways to take advantage of three playmaking skills of LaRod Stephens-Howling.
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Cardinals at Ravens by Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times
Impact Injuries: Free safety Ed Reed suffered a neck stinger against the Jaguars and missed time in practice this week. The Ravens can't afford to be without the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year against Arizona Cardinals star wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Meanwhile, rookie cornerback Jimmy Smith's playing time will increase as his left ankle improves. He's not even on the injury report anymore.
Wide receiver Lee Evans remains out with a sprained left ankle that has bothered him since the preseason. Left offensive guard Ben Grubbs still has a painful right turf toe.
The X-Factor: Will Joe Flacco get back on track? The consistency just hasn't been there for Flacco, who has turned in nearly as many bad games this season as acceptable to good outings. The pass protection was an issue against the Jaguars as well as the receivers not creating enough separation downfield. Look for the Ravens to try to build up his confidence again with some higher-percentage throws. If Flacco doesn't start playing better, it's not going to exactly motivate owner Steve Bisciotti to open up the bank vault for him after the season. Offensive tackles Michael Oher and Bryant McKinnie are struggling against speed rushers and at picking up blitzes and stunts. The Ravens might need some chip-blocking assistance on defensive end Calais Campbell.
Don't be surprised if: Ravens Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice is more heavily involved after he was limited to a season-low eight carries for 28 yards and 63 yards from scrimmage against Jacksonville. Offensive coordinator Cam Cameron has been heavily criticized for not utilizing Rice more often considering that the diminutive runner is the Ravens' most explosive offensive threat. The Cardinals rank 14th against the run defensively, surrendering 114.2 yards per contest.
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Redskins at Bills by Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News
Impact Injuries: The Bills lost Shawne Merriman for the season this week, but just as big a factor on this game will be the fact the Bills' first two left tackles (Demetrius Bell and Chris Hairston) are out with injuries. Guard Andy Levitre, who played left tackle in college, will line up at LT, across from Redskins sackmaster Brian Orakpo. The Bills will have to do some chipping to help Levitre.
The X-Factor: Bills back Fred Jackson has been the X-Factor in the offense all season. He's dangerous rushing and catching. The Redskins like to blitz, but Jackson has the ability to burn them if they're not careful with their pressures.
Don't be surprised if: The Redskins win the time of possession. The Bills are without both Merriman and defensive tackle Kyle Williams in the front seven. Washington will try to control the clock. The Bills' offense will have to be efficient with its possessions and make a few big plays.
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Vikings at Panthers by Greg Jones of Examiner.com
Impact Injuries: The Carolina Panthers (2-5) don't have any major injuries, but they could be without backup safety Jordan Pugh against the Minnesota Vikings (1-6). The second-year pro is still recovering from a concussion, which kept him out of last weeks' game against the Washington Redskins.
The X-Factor: The Panthers rank No. 29 against the run. Now, the Panthers face Adrian Peterson, the leading NFL rusher. He has 146 carries for 712 yards and eight touchdowns. And he has only one fumble. The Panthers have struggled containing other elite running backs (Matt Forte, Michael Turner and Maurice Jones-Drew). It will be interesting to see how poorly or well Carolina does against Peterson. If the Panthers control Peterson they should easily win the game.
Don't be surprised if: If Cam Newton gets another rushing touchdown to give him eight for the season, which would break the record for rookie quarterbacks. Moreover, it shouldn't come as a surprise if Newton rushes for more than 50 yards and passes for more than 300 yards against the Vikings, the No. 19 defense. In last week's victory, Newton dominated the Redskins, who came into the contest with the No. 6 defense. Newton didn't have a turnover, and he finished the game with a 127.5 passer rating. He should repeat those numbers against the Vikings.
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Bengals at Seahawks by Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer
Impact Injuries: LB Rey Maualuga (ankle) is out at least another week. LBs Thomas Howard (hamstring) and Dan Skuta (groin) have been limited the past couple days. Skuta and Brandon Johnson are expected to split time at middle linebacker. CB Adam Jones (neck) is on a roster exemption after being cleared to practice this week and could be moved up to the active roster.
The X-Factor: The run game. Seattle is one of the stingiest run defenses in the league, allowing only 3.2 yards per carry. Cedric Benson is serving his one-game suspension for a violation of the league's personal conduct policy which means Bernard Scott will get the start. Scott is more of an outside the numbers-type runner and has done well in his two previous starts. Expect offensive coordinator Jay Gruden to also utilize plenty of screen passes to get Scott more involved.
Don't be surprised if: A.J. Green has another big game. Green has two 100-yard games this season and has caught a touchdown in all three road games. Seattle corners Brandon Browner and Richard Sherman are inexperienced and not expected to match up against Green.
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Browns at 49ers by Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Impact Injuries: Browns running back Peyton Hillis sat out Thursday with his pulled hamstring and might not play. Tight end Ben Watson and receiver Mohamed Massaquoi are both likely to sit with their concussions. As if Colt McCoy doesn't have enough problems these days.
The X-Factor: Will current 49ers and former Browns special teams coach Brad Seeley be able to exploit the Browns' struggling units? In the past two weeks, the Browns have given up two touchdowns on special teams, including one off of a fake field goal, and have had two field goals blocked. Browns beware.
Don't be surprised if: Cleveland native Ted Ginn breaks a long return on his hometown team.
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Cowboys at Eagles by Charean Williams of the Star-Telegram
Impact Injuries: Running back Felix Jones will miss his second consecutive game with a high left ankle sprain. He is the only player the Cowboys will be without this week. Jones will be replaced by DeMarco Murray, who rushed for a team record 253 yards against the Rams.
The X-Factor: Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan took at shot at the Eagles after they had been declared the "Dream Team" for their big-name free-agent signings. He promised to "beat their asses when we play them." His defenders say they are ready to back up Ryan's bravado. "I talked to Rob [Wednesday]," Cowboys linebacker Bradie James said. "I was like, 'Look, Rob. We've got your back. We've got to go ball. And I know you're going to be up all night long from the statements that you made in training camp.'"
Don't be surprised if: DeMarco Murray rushes for more than 100 yards again. The Eagles rank 23rd in run defense, and the Cowboys think they have hit on something by playing conservatively on offense. Their defense is good enough that if they can run the ball and limit their turnovers on offense, they feel they can beat anybody.
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Lions at Broncos by Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post
Impact Injuries: Starting running back Willis McGahee is recovering from surgery to fix a broken bone in his right hand and will not play, giving Week 1 starter and former first-round pick Knowshon Moreno a chance to earn his job back. Defensive end Elvis Dumervil also might have to sit out because of a sprained ankle suffered against Miami. Dumervil did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.
The X-Factor: The thrilling final-five-minutes comeback led by Tim Tebow last week against Miami overshadowed the fact that the Broncos quarterback struggled mightily in the first three-plus quarters of his first start of the season. He will have to be better from the beginning to have a chance for any sort of late magic against a substantially better defense. Tebow was sacked six times against the Dolphins, and should face an even more ferocious pass rush against the Lions.
Don't be surprised if: Demaryius Thomas continues to be Tebow?s favorite target. The Broncos two first-round picks in 2010 have played very little together, but clearly Tebow is comfortable with Thomas, who made his season debut last week. Thomas was the target of 10 of Tebow?s 27 pass attempts against the Dolphins, though Thomas caught only three of them. All three of those catches, including a touchdown, came in the Broncos? frenetic final two drives, proving Tebow is looking for Thomas in clutch situations.
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Lions at Broncos by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press
Impact Injuries: Jahvid Best will miss his second straight game with a concussion, his second of the year. Best could return after next week's bye, but the Lions will keep using Maurice Morris and Keiland Williams in his place. Backup defensive tackles Nick Fairley and Sammie Hill are both hobbled by foot injuries and questionable to play. Neither practiced Wednesday or Thursday. If they can't go Sunday, Andre Fluellen is the only backup at tackle.
The X-Factor: Matthew Stafford. The Lions quarterback is expected to play after he sprained his right ankle in last week's loss to the Falcons. More than play, though, the Lions need Stafford to recapture the form he showed during their 5-0 start. Stafford is coming off his worst game of the season (15 for 32, 183 yards) and has been sacked eight times the last two weeks. The Broncos will flood him with pressure, especially if his mobility proves to be limited, but Denver is susceptible to deep passes downfield. If Stafford can't play, Shaun Hill will start at quarterback.
Don't be surprised if: The Lions have their most productive pass-rushing day of the season. They have 17 sacks through seven games, but still haven't had that stat-padding performance linemen crave. Going against a young, erratic quarterback in Tim Tebow who struggled in the face of pressure last week, coordinator Gunther Cunningham will keep his defense on the attack.
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Jaguars at Texans by Steph Stradley of the Houston Chronicle
Impact Injuries: Standout wide receiver Andre Johnson will likely be a game time decision. Safety Danieal Manning is out for an unspecified time with a broken leg, leaving the Texans very inexperienced at the safety position.
The X-Factor: The Jaguars defense against the Texans offense. After a bad 2010, the Jaguar defense has rebounded to having a top 10 rush and pass defense so far in 2011. The Jaguars on the road, with a rookie QB in Blaine Gabbert, needs their defense to keep this game on their terms and low scoring. The Texans defense against Maurice Jones-Drew. Though the Texans have slowed down opponent's running games, sometimes this has happened as opponents have given up on the run as they get too far behind. The Jaguars need their running game to stay on track to chew clock and keep the Texans offense off the field. In 2011, Maurice Jones-Drew is on pace for 1,547 rushing yards.
Don't be surprised if: The teams have adventures with the return game. Reliant Stadium's retractable roof is expected to be open for the first time this season. Sometimes returners not accustomed to the open roof of the stadium have issues fielding kicks from the north endzone because the ball comes from the shade into looking up into the direct sun. The Texans started the year with Jacoby Jones returning punts and Danieal Manning returning kickoffs. Manning is out, and the Texans are concerned with the amount of snaps that Jones has been taken. Last week, they used Trindon Holliday, but he was released after acquiring safety Quintin Demps. At this time, it is uncertain whether Jones will do all the returns, or if they will use Demps or cornerback Sherrick McManis.
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Colts at Titans by Brad Wells of StampedeBlue.com
Impact Injuries: The Colts are still awaiting news on Joseph Addai who re-aggravated an injury last week against the Saints. Starting middle linebacker Pat Angerer, the NFL's leading tackler through seven weeks, had limited participation Thursday at practice.
The X-Factor: Division games are almost always close contests, and I don't think this one will be an exception. Both the Titans and Colts are coming off embarrassing loses, and both are very familiar with each other.
Don't be surprised if: Delone Carter has another strong game. Carter was the lone bright spot in Indy's historic 62-7 lose to the Saints last week. Carter and Donald Brown have run the ball well since Addai initially went down with an injury.
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Jaguars at Texans by Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union
Impact Injuries: Offensive lineman Eben Britton hasn't practiced this week and missed last week's game against the Ravens. Fullback Brock Bolen, a special teams standout, has not practiced this week either. Defensive end John Chick, who started out on the practice squad, did not practice Thursday with an abdomen injury.
The X-Factor: The Jaguars defense has only allowed one score in the past six quarters, going back to the second half against the Steelers two weeks ago. They'll face the best offense they've played all year Sunday.
Don't be surprised if: Both running games excel. Texans running back Arian Foster had more than 100 yards each in rushing and receiving last weekend. Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew became the first player to run for more than 100 yards against the Ravens this year.
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Chargers at Chiefs by Joel Thorman of ArrowheadPride.com
Impact Injuries: None. The Chiefs have been one of the healthiest teams in the NFL under Todd Haley with only a few players generally listed each week. Unfortunately for KC, a few of those injuries this year have been to incredibly important guys like Jamaal Charles, Eric Berry and Tony Moeaki. The Chargers most notable injury may be to Malcolm Floyd, whose status for Monday night is in doubt. Others in San Diego that are banged up include LT Marcus McNeill and LB Shaun Phillips, but they're expected to be available.
The X-Factor: Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs used a very loud home crowd last year to get some momentum against the Chargers, ultimately winning the game, 21-14, and going 7-1 at home during the regular season. They need to recapture whatever they did last year that allowed them to have seven of their 10 total wins at home and use it on Monday night. Making communication between Philip Rivers and the Chargers offense as difficult as possible is a must.
Don't be surprised if: The Chiefs keep this competitive. A lot of people are predicting the Chargers to win this game and, while that may be true, the Chiefs don't get blown out at Arrowhead Stadium very often (ignoring the final two double-digit home losses to end the 2010 season). My guess is that this is a one-score game and won't be decided either way until the final minutes.
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Dolphins at Giants by Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post
Impact Injuries: The Dolphins' offensive line is banged up, with LG Richie Incognito (ankle) and RT Marc Colombo (knee) limited in practice this week, though both are expected to play. But CB Vontae Davis is still being slowed by a hamstring injury that has nagged him since Week 2 and didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday. If he can't play against the Giants, backups Nolan Carroll and Will Allen will be asked to slow down Giants receivers Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham and Victor Cruz, which won't be easy.
The X-Factor: The Dolphins' offensive line. QB Matt Moore has taken a beating in his two starts, getting hit a total of 25 times (eight sacks, 17 hits) and suffering bruised ribs in Sunday's loss to Denver. And the Giants, tied for the NFL lead with 21 sacks this year, will finally have their four ferocious defensive linemen (Justin Tuck, Jason Pierre-Paul, Mathias Kiwanuka, Osi Umenyiora) healthy for the first time this season. If the Dolphins can't figure out a way to slow them down, Moore might be lucky if he only suffers bruised ribs this Sunday.
Don't be surprised if: The Dolphins actually keep the game close. They've been competitive in all six of their games this year, and the defense is slowly climbing up the rankings after allowing over 600 yards to New England in Week 1. The Dolphins have collapsed spectacularly in the fourth quarter several times this year, but don't be surprised if the Dolphins keep it competitive for most of the game.
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Vikings at Panthers by Jeremy Fowler of the Pioneer Press
Impact Injuries: Cornerback Antoine Winfield (neck) is working to return after missing the last three games, but there are no guarantees the neck pain will subside. Wide receiver Percy Harvin (ribs) must pass a few on-field tests for the coaching staff before he can suit up. Running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) performed well in Thursday's practice and is expected to play.
The X-Factor: Wide receiver Michael Jenkins. With Bernard Berrian released this week for failing to produce on the field and Percy Harvin battling a rib injury, Jenkins has been a steady presence for Vikings quarterbacks. Jenkins leads the team in receptions with 27 and recorded his first-career 100-yard game last week against Green Bay. Rookie quarterback Christian Ponder will lean on Jenkins and his trustworthy hands to convert third downs this week at Carolina.
Don't be surprised if: Defensive end Jared Allen's franchise-record streak of nine consecutive games with a sack ends Sunday. Left tackle Jordan Gross might be Allen's stoutest test all season, and though 6-foot-5, 248-pound quarterback Cam Newton has taken 14 sacks this year, he's quick enough to escape Allen's rush if he senses the pressure early enough.
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Patriots at Steelers by Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald
Impact Injuries: The Patriots are getting healthier, as only two players missed practice this week. That's a huge lift. Reserve linebacker Dane Fletcher (thumb) is likely out, and cornerback Ras-I Dowling is battling a hip injury that could cause him to sit out. On the bright side linebacker Jerod Mayo (knee) and right tackle Sebastian Vollmer (back) both have practiced for two weeks straight, which means that are likely to see the field on Sunday vs. the Steelers. In short, the Patriots could be a complete team for the first time in several games.
The X-Factor: Running back Kevin Faulk has missed the first six games on the Physically Unable to Perform list, as he battles to come back from an ACL tear. The best guess is that the longest tenured Patriots will be activated for the game, giving the Patriots their best blitz protector back and adding another skilled player in the backfield. Faulk will help spur on a screen game that has been dormant this season.
Don't be surprised if: Quarterback Tom Brady abuses the Steelers defense like always. Heinz Field may belong to the Steelers, but it's Brady who owns it. With a 6-1 record against the Steelers, including two wins in AFC title games in Pittsburgh, Brady knows defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau's defense better than anyone else. He knows where the pressure is coming from, when to take what's given, and how to attack it. He should thrive.
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Saints at Rams by Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune
Impact Injuries: The Saints could be without tailback Mark Ingram this week after he suffered a bruised heal last week. But they're still deep at the position with Darren Sproles, Pierre Thomas and Chris Ivory, who could be activated from the PUP list if needed.
The X-Factor: The Saints are playing a winless opponent for the second straight week. Last week, motivation wasn't a problem since the Saints were coming off of a lackluster loss at Tampa Bay, so they dominated the Colts 62-7. Can they muster that same level of energy and urgency now that they're coming off of an easy victory?
Don't be surprised if: Pierre Thomas runs for 100 yards. Sure, Thomas hasn't run for more than 57 yards all season. But he is averaging 4.4 yards per carry. And if Ingram doesn't play this week, Thomas could be charged with running down the clock in the second half against a Rams team that just gave up 294 rushing yards last week at Dallas.
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Dolphins at Giants by Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News
Impact Injuries: Hard to believe, but the Giants have none. All 53 players, plus one player on PUP (WR Ramses Barden) were practicing this week. The only player that Tom Coughlin seemed concerned about was FB Henry Hynoski (neck). If he can't go, that hurts the running game as TE Bear Pascoe shifts to fullback. But he's expected to play, too, so the Giants are as healthy as they've been all year.
The X-Factor: The Opening Drive. The Giants have a bad tendency to let bad teams hang around (see Seattle three weeks ago). They start slow against them and never seem to get into a groove. That's why the opening drive for each team could be so critical for the Giants. They need to score first and stop the Dolphins. If they suddenly find themselves in a 7-0 hole it won't seem daunting, but the crowd will be on them, the Giants may tighten up, and then just like that the 0-6 Dolphins will be in the game.
Don't be surprised if: CB Corey Webster has another interception or two. More than ever, the Giants are locking him down on the opponents' top receiver, which this week means Brandon Marshall. Obviously the Dolphins can't just not throw to Marshall, so Webster will have a few balls thrown his way. And the combination of the way Miami QB Matt Moore is playing right now, plus how well Webster is playing, could mean a big day for one of the most underrated corners in the NFL.
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Cowboys at Eagles by Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer
Impact Injuries: Compared to their NFC East rivals, the Eagles have remained remarkably healthy this season. There have been various bumps and bruises but for the most part the team has stayed intact. Last week's bye also helped heal two starters -- defensive end Trent Cole (calf) and left tackle Jason Peters (hamstring). Both players were back practicing this week after missing two games and will be in the lineup on Sunday. The only question mark is Brandon Graham. The second-year defensive end came off the physically unable to perform list this week and has practiced, but he will likely need a few weeks to get into football shape. The Eagles have three weeks before they have to make a decision on whether to activate Graham, who is coming back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and microfracture knee surgery in December.
The X-Factor: Michael Vick and his ability to pick of the blitz. With Rob Ryan at the controls the Eagles quarterback is bound to see all kids of blitz packages from the Cowboys defensive coordinator. It's what Ryan does and it's become the No. 1 way to limit Vick's effectiveness. In the Eagles' 20-13 win over the Redskins two weeks ago, Vick saw more blitzes than ever this season. The numbers -- he completed 9 of 15 passes for 127 yards and was sacked only once -- were decent when Washington sent extra pass rushers. But when they sent two of more extra pass rushers Vick struggled, completing just 2 of 7 pass attempts for 41 yards. The Eagles did their best to counter the Redskins' blitzes by limiting Vick's drop and having him get the ball out quickly. Dallas could see more of the same Sunday night.
Don't be surprised if: The Eagles run the ball more than expected. Against Washington the Eagles had a balanced attack with running back LeSean McCoy toting the ball a career-high 28 times. Some of that had to do with the Eagles getting ahead and them burning the clock on the ground, but McCoy had a whopping 17 carries in the first half. Not many expect the Eagles to run very much against Dallas' No. 1-ranked run defense. It would make obvious sense for Eagles coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg to go to the air, and, of course, it's how they prefer to run their offense. But McCoy has been their most valuable weapon through six games and if the Eagles want to neutralize Dallas' blitz-heavy defense they could do so with a variety of draws and delayed handoffs to McCoy.
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Patriots at Steelers by Michael Bean of BehindTheSteelCurtain.com
Impact Injuries: Thankfully, neither the Steelers nor the Patriots enter their Week 8 matchup all that banged up. Hines Ward missed practice on both Wednesday and Thursday, but is expected to suit up Sunday. Keep an eye on veteran inside linebacker James Farrior, who was limited in practice on Thursday with an ailing toe. The Steelers can ill afford to have Farrior be a step slow patroling the middle of the field.
The X-Factor: 3rd down defense might determine if the Steelers emerge victorious and claim sole possesion of first place in the AFC. The Patriots have faced only 69 third downs through six games, the lowest figure of any NFL team. Tom Brady and the Pats will have some success offensively -- it's what they do -- but when the Steelers do get Brady & Co. into third down situations, they need to get off the field somewhere between 40-50 percent of the time, if not more.
Don't be surprised if: Rashard Mendenhall has a big game on Sunday. Ben Roethlisberger is hot, having thrown 9 TDs to just 1 INT in his previous three outings. But I think Mike Tomlin and Bruce Arians know the best defense against Brady is a good offense, and not just one that races up and down the field to put up points. No, the Steelers need to limit the opportunities Brady has to even engineer drives for his team, and the best way to do that for the Steelers is to stick to the running game, even if it's at times tough sledding. By game's end, I think Mendenhall's 100-plus yard game helps propel Pittsburgh to the win and to the forefront of the pack in the conference.
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Chargers at Chiefs by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune
Impact Injuries: Wide receiver Malcom Floyd has made a number of sensational catches – as always – and has had a number of minor injuries keep him from practices and games – as always. It's a hip injury this time that could keep him from playing Monday.
The X-Factor: Keeping Tamba Hali away from Philip Rivers (or any ballcarrier, for that matter) will be key for right tackle Jeromey Clary and whoever else is called on. In his past six games against the Chargers, Hali has 4½ sacks and three forced fumbles. The Chargers handled Hali in San Diego last month, but he is a beast at home. Of his 45½ career sacks, 31 are at Arrowhead Stadium.
Don't be surprised if: Antonio Gates has a "welcome back" sort of night. His 12 touchdowns in 13 career games against the Chiefs are his most against any opponent. He also averages six catches and 68 yards against Kansas City.
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Browns at 49ers by Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee
Impact Injuries: The 49ers are remarkably healthy coming out of their bye week. Two players to keep an eye on are receiver Braylon Edwards, who is coming back from a meniscus tear in his knee suffered on Sept. 18, and center Jonathan Goodwin, who suffered a concussion in the last game against Detroit. Both were limited in practice this week but are expected to play against the Browns. Fullback Moran Norris (fibula) and cornerback Tramaine Brock (hand) also practiced but may not be ready to contribute this week.
The X-Factor: Tight end Delanie Walker has been the 49ers do-everything player this season. He caught the go-ahead touchdown pass against Detroit, and his blocking on Ndamukong Suh helped open up running lanes on some of Frank Gore's biggest runs. Walker's blocking has improved markedly since he came into the league in 2006, and he is as fast as the team's wideouts. That gives the 49ers versatility on offense.
Don't be surprised if: This is a low-scoring game. The 49ers are heavy favorites, but they also are coming off a bye week during which Jim Harbaugh gave his players six days off. Meanwhile, the Cleveland defense isn't elite. But it's composed of gritty, hard-working players who force offenses to put together long drives in order to score.
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Bengals at Seahawks by Danny Kelly of FieldGulls.com
Impact Injuries: Seahawks starting QB Tarvaris Jackson has a high-grade pectoral strain that might keep him out on Sunday for a second straight week. If so, backup Charlie Whitehurst will get the start, and will hope to bounce back from an abysmal start against in his last outing vs the Browns. TE Zach Miller is attempting to come back from a head/neck injury starting C Max Unger has been a limited participant in practice so his status is up in the air.
The X-Factor: The Seahawks passing offense. Last week, the Hawks proved that their offense is pretty impotent unless they can get their passing game going. They build the run off of successful passing so getting it started early will be a key. Watch for the frequency of no-huddle from the Seahawks, - they've used it a lot the past two games but Pete Carroll has said they might turn it down a notch this week. Obviously, whoever gets the start at QB will be the most important factor to watch for.
Don't be surprised if: It's a low-scoring affair. After suffering through last week's 6-3 slugfest, I'm preparing myself for another low scoring game, where two good defenses look to keep the opposing team out of scoring position. Cincinnati's defense is right near the top of the league and the Seahawks are out to prove they deserve to be in that discussion as well. Andy Dalton will be playing his first post-bye week game in a hostile environment at the CLink, so Seahawks fans will look to get him rattled.
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Saints at Rams by Tony Softli of 101 ESPN
Impact Injuries: QB – Sam Bradford; Still hampered by a high ankle sprain, did not participate on Wednesday and Thursday and is most likely out for Sundays game vs. New Orleans Saints. While progress is being made, he still wears the boot. Status: Doubtful
OT – Jason Smith; Neck and Concussion: Visited a Spine Specialist on Monday, no issues with spine or neck, injury is called a badly sprained neck. Spent most of the week at home. Status: Doubtful
WR – Danario Alexander; Rt. Hamstring strain: Did not participate Wednesday of Thursday. Status: Questionable.
DC – Justin King; Groin: considered day to day. Did not participate. Status: Questionable
LB – Brady Poppinga; Calf strain: Did not participate. Status: Questionable
DT – Darell Scott; Concussion. Did not participate. Status: Doubtful
The X-Factor: The New Orleans Saints offense is a well-oiled machine and leads the NFL in points scored per game (34.1). Coming off their 62-7 blowout performance against another winless team, the Indianapolis Colts, the X-Factor for the St. Louis Rams, "Time of Possession". Keep Drew Brees off the field and on the bench with good ball control. Establish the run with Steven Jackson, create play action and allow QB AJ Feeley to manage the game with short to intermediate passes. With his second week at the helm, look for Feeley to be more comfortable running the Josh McDaniel's offense. But even winning the time of possession won't be enough, the Rams must find a way to put points on the board and create Red Zone production against a high pressure defense of the Saints.
Don't be surprised if: Even with the Rams elite quarterback Sam Bradford on the bench with a high ankle sprain, don't be surprised if the Rams don't give the Saints a hard time in the LOU on Sunday. They played them tough last year defensively, and battled them late into the fourth quarter. Sunday will be no different. The St. Louis Rams are starting to gel as a team, rolling up 424 yards of offense against the 3rd best defense in the NFL in the Green Bay Packers. The Rams defense has struggled in 2011, one reason is they're on the field too long and they struggle to stop the run. Eliminate the penalties, slow down the run and apply consistent pressure on Brees and they have a chance. Despite the Saints roster being loaded with Blue players (playmakers/difference makers) every Sunday is another opportunity. The Rams are going to explode on some team, why not the New Orleans Saints.
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Colts at Titans by Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com
Impact Injuries: QB Matt Hasselbeck has a bruised right thumb, but should be fine on Sunday. TE Craig Stevens' ribs have limited him in practice, but he will play. William Hayes' back flared up, but the Titans have enough at defensive end to compensate. LB Colin McCarthy (hamstring) and S Chris Hope (broken forearm) continue to miss time.
The X-Factor: Who else? Chris Johnson. CJ's struggles in the post-holdout portion of his career are well documented. The Titans have to hope that he can get it going against the woeful Indianapolis Colts.
Don't be surprised if: Chris Johnson struggles at the outset of this game, that the Titans go with a change of pace and get Javon Ringer more carries against the Colts.
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Redskins at Bills by John Keim of the Washington Examiner
Impact Injuries: CB DeAngelo Hall (hip) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. Hall has played OK this season and has been more consistent than fellow CB Josh Wilson. LB London Fletcher (hamstring) could see his consecutive games played streak snapped at 214. He sat out practice Wednesday but was limited Thursday. That would be a huge loss in terms of leadership, but Fletcher has not played as well this season, particularly the past two games against shifty running backs. Keyaron Fox would replace him. FS Oshiomogho Atogwe (knee) also has been limited.
The X-Factor: NT Barry Cofield. A big key Sunday is stopping the run, which means the Redskins' front needs to keep the linebackers clean. And that means Cofield will have to win his battles vs. solid C Eric Wood. Cofield has played fine, but has been neutralized by better centers. Cofield has shown an ability to get back into plays even after getting moved out a yard or two. But his big battle this weekend will be occupying two blockers. Also, with the Bills quick passing game, Cofield's ability to anticipate and bat passes will help.
Don't be surprised if: The Redskins' defense continues to struggle. Though they rank 12th overall, they've done poorly vs. good offenses. They've allowed an average of 401 yards per game in losses to Dallas, Philadelphia and Carolina. Washington does not tackle consistently enough to stop a RB such as Fred Jackson. Nor have they created enough turnovers. Philadelphia and Carolina controlled the ball on them, and Buffalo excels at doing this.
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Update on Mortgage Avoidance Adversary Proceedings in Michigan By: Brendan G. Best and Gina M. Capua, Dykema Gossett, PLLC
The failure of many of Michigan's Registers of Deeds to comply with Michigan's recording acts has recently been the subject of intense interest and litigation as a result of the high number of mortgages subject to avoidance actions by bankruptcy trustees who, upon conducting an investigation of a debtor's assets, are finding mortgages (typically arising from refinancings) that are either unrecorded or date stamped with a liber and page number within the 90 day preference period and not within certain safe harbors as provided in the Bankruptcy Code (post-BAPCPA, the safe harbor period is now 30 days for all transactions; in bankruptcy cases commenced prior to BAPCPA, the safe harbor is 20 days for purchase money mortgages and 10 days for refinancings). Among the causes of the high number of unrecorded or late-recorded mortgages are the lengthy backlogs at the county Register of Deeds offices combined with the failure of many counties to maintain "entry books" at their register of deeds offices. This failure to maintain entry books "noting . . . the day, hour, and minute of receipt" of mortgages at the recording office is in derogation of Michigan's recording statutes. See MCLA §565.25. Wayne County has been under orders from the Michigan Supreme Court since June 2004 to remedy this major problem. See Central Ceiling & Partition, Inc., v. Dept. Commerce, 470 Mich. 877 (2004). Recently, Wayne County was also named as a defendant in an action alleging that the Register of Deeds has violated numerous federal and state laws by failing to act in accordance with the recording statutes. See First American Title Insurance Company, et al, v. Bernard J. Youngblood, Case No. 2:06-cv-12061 (Wayne County Circuit Court, filed May 4, 2006). To date, several Michigan bankruptcy judges have produced written opinions on this issue. InTibble v. Consumers Credit Union (In re: Koshar)(Judge Hughes), 334 B.R. 889 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. 2005), the mortgage at issue was alleged to have been sent within the applicable safeharbor period but not stamped with a liber and page number until twenty-eight days after closing, and the Kalamazoo Register of Deeds admitted that it does not maintain the required entry book. The court held that the date the mortgage was delivered and accepted by the county is the date an instrument is perfected, pursuant to Michigan's race-notice recording statutes, and held that issues of fact existed as to the actual date of receipt of the mortgage by the Register of Deeds). In Gold v. Inerstate Financial Corp. (In re: Schmiel), Adversary Proceeding No. 04-04023 (Bankr. E.D. Mich., July 7, 2005) (unpublished) (Judge Shefferly), the mortgage was presented to the Oakland County Register of Deeds within the safe harbor period but stamped with a liber and page number ninety-six days after closing. The court held that Michigan statutes provide that the mortgage is recorded at the time so noted in an entry book, and holding that issues of fact existed with respect to both whether the Oakland County Register of Deeds maintained an entry book and when the mortgage was validly presented and received by the Register of Deeds, e.g. whether the mortgage complied with Michigan's recording statutes and was accepted by the Register of Deeds for recording when presented. With every bankruptcy judge in the Eastern District of Michigan facing this issue in multiple cases, the Michigan Supreme Court recently certified the following question to the Michigan Supreme Court: "When a County Register of Deeds Does Not Maintain an 'Entry Book' As Identified in MCL 565.24 and 565.25, When, If Ever, Is A Mortgage Deemed 'Recorded'?" See Supreme Court Case No. 130966, In re Certified Question - Gold v. Interstate, (filed April 19, 2006). If the Court decides to answer the question, which it may decline to do, a decision is not expected until October 2007 or later. While this issue may fade away in the coming months or years, as a combined result of the increase of the safe harbor period in BAPCPA and the current effort to force Registers of Deeds to maintain entry books, in the near-term attorneys and courts alike will continue to struggle with this elusive and costly problem.