Whatever Happened to the Patriot Way - A Madden NFL 25 New England Patriots CFM

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Week 5 Scoreboard
Thursday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
Atlanta 24, San Francisco 22	(ATL) M. Ryan 344	(ATL) S. Jackson 65	(ATL) H. Dougals 203
Sunday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
Green Bay 38, Chicago 6	(GB) A. Rodgers 332	(GB) J. Franklin 82	(GB) R. Cobb 139
Washington 16, Miami 13	(MIA) R. Tannehill 271	(WAS) A. Morris 77	(MIA) B. Hartline 87
Seattle 27, St. Louis 6	(SEA) R. Wilson 202	(SEA) M. Lynch 114	(SEA) P. Harvin 82
Philadelphia 27, NY GIants 16	(NYG) E. Manning 251	(PHI) L. McCoy 136	(NYG) J. Jones 152
Detroit 27, Minnesota 6	(DET) M. Stafford 245	(DET) R. Bush 76	(DET) C. Johnson 178
New Orleans 31, Tampa Bay 14	(NO) D. Brees 290	(TB) D. Martin 84	(NO) L. Moore 132
Jacksonville 52, Carolina 24	(CAR) C. Newton 253	(JAX) M. Jones-Drew 120	(CAR) J. Edelman 80
San Diego 23, NY Jets 17	(SD) P. Rivers 165	(SD) D. Woodhead 120	(SD) G. Tate 80
Baltimore 30, Tennesee 3	(BAL) J. Flacco 225	(BAL) R. Rice 94	(BAL) D. Baldwin 83
Cleveland 13, Oakland 6	(CLE) C. Waisome 155	(CLE) J. Bell 73	(CLE) D. Heyward-Bey 89
Buffalo 39, New England 14	(NE) T. Brady 282	(BUF) C. Spiller 198	(NE) K. Thompkins 107
Cincinnati 17, Denver 3	(CIN) A. Dalton 257	(CIN) B. Green- Ellis 63	(CIN) A. Green 152
Monday's Games	Hi Passing	Hi Rushing	Hi Receiving
Pittsburgh 29, Kansas City 5	(PIT) B. Roethlisberger 241	(PIT) L. Bell 44	(KC) R. Cooper 70
BYE WEEKS: Cardinals, Colts, Cowboys, Texans

Media Reaction
Lavar Arrington - @LArringtonEA: Home sweet home for New Orleans -- they get the win.
Mat Miller - @MattMillerEA: Raiders will be dissatisfied to say the least after coming up short at home.
Skip Bayless - @SkipBaylessEA: Best way to win over your fan base: win at home. #Jets didn't get that memo.
Chris Mortensen - @mortreportEA: #Bengals came into Denver and pulled it out against the #Broncos.ers
Mike Hill - @MikeHillEA: Rams will have trouble sleeping after that loss to the Seahawks.
Adam Schefter - @AdamSchefterEA: The punching bag Browns look unbeatable through four games.
Trey Wingo - @WingozEA: Going to pull out one of my favorite words here, quite a shellacking in Chicago.
Susannah Collins - @SCollinsEA: Physical battle!!! San Francisco kept it close, though, and a few big plays led to the win.
Skip Bayless - @SkipBaylessEA: Here's some breaking news: LeSean McCoy wouldn;t be much of a star if the opposition would tackle.
Mike Hill - @MikeHillEA: Paydirt after paydirt for Stephen Jackson. 49ers couldn't keep him out of the end zone.
Ross Tucker - @RossTuckerEA: Matthew Stafford just lit up the scoreboard against the #Vikings frazzled D.
Mark Schlereth - @MarkSchlerethEA: With any receiver, when they catch TD passes their QB is always their best buddy after the game. #Lions
Susannah Collins - @SCollinsEA: Did you see Drew Brees flinging it!! Big win for the Saints!!!
Matt Miller - @MattMillerEA: Wonder if any WRs are sore after Aaron Rodgers kept putting the ball on the money.
Matt Clay - @MClayEA: Aaron Rodgers' fantasy value is at a season-high after a 5-TD game. #SellHigh
Skip Bayless - @SkipBaylessEA: If the Steelers defense wants to be elite, there's work to do. They had 4 sacks, but could have been more.
Trey Wingo - @WingozEA: In the making-things-happen category this week is A.J. Green.
Mike Hill - @MikeHillEA: QB is usually the calming presence, but seemed like T. Smith took that role today.
Robert Flores - @RoFloEA: I think it's fair to say the Browns defense smacked around the Raiders offensive line. That was ugly.
Lavar Arrington - @LArringtonEA: C. Newtons awful day costs Panthers the game, angers fans, frustrates coaches.
Lavar Arrington - @LarringtonEA: What an effort by the Jaguars. Panthers get to limp back home, with question marks aplenty.
Mark Schlereth - @MarkSchlerethEA: Gotta respect the way the Redskins played in OT. Kept their cool, got it done.

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Buffalo Bills
M. Dareus (DT) - Broken Ribs - 2 Weeks


Cleveland Browns
I. Kitchen (DT) - Dislocated Knee - 5 Weeks


Miami Dolphins
O. Vernon (DE) - Dislocated Ankle - 7 Weeks


Atlanta Falcons
L. Orender (G) - Upper Arm Fracture - 6 Weeks


Jacksonville Jaguars
C. Wooton (DE) - Dislocated Knee - 3 Weeks


New York Jets
C. Graham (CB) - Upper Arm Fracture - 7 Weeks


New England Patriots
M. Sherels (CB) - Broken Ribs - 3 Weeks


Oakland Raiders
S. Moore (LB) - Upper Arm Fracture - 7 Weeks


St. Louis Rams
J. Long (T) - Broken Ribs - 3 Weeks


Seattle Seahawks
D. Cooper (DT) - Partial MCL Tear - 7 Weeks


Pittsburgh Steelers
P. Sims (DT) - Broken Thumb - 4 Weeks
E. Sanders (WR) - Broken Jaw - 3 Weeks

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Media Reaction
Trey Wingo - @WingozEA: I'd say Brent Grimes is one of the main reasons I'm happy to be in the studio and not on the field in pads. #AFCPoW
Mike Hill - @MikeHillEA: Everybody knew Patrick Willis was coming up with #NFC defensive player of the week this time around.
Mark Schlereth - @MarkSchlerethEA: C.J. Spiller was simply unstoppable this week. #AFCPoW
Adam Schefter - @AdamSchefterEA: An impressive week ends with a fitting reward for Aaron Ridgers.#NFCPoW

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NFL Standings - Week 5, 2014
NFC EAST	W	L	T	PF	PA
Philadelphia Eagles	4	1	0	143	79
New York Giants	2	3	0	99	108
Washington Redskins	2	3	0	59	101
Dallas Cowboys	0	4	0	71	133
NFC NORTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Green Bay Packers	5	0	0	162	69
Detroit Lions	4	1	0	116	70
Minnesota Vikings	1	4	0	85	114
Chicago Bears	0	4	0	49	107
NFC SOUTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Atlanta Falcons	4	1	0	111	90
New Orleans Saints	3	2	0	135	105
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	2	3	0	87	106
Carolina Panthers	0	5	0	98	182
NFC WEST	W	L	T	PF	PA
Seattle Seahawks	4	1	0	134	56
San Francisco 49ers	2	3	0	108	130
St. Louis Rams	2	3	0	55	99
Arizona Cardinals	1	3	0	43	86
AFC EAST	W	L	T	PF	PA
Buffalo Bills	4	1	0	140	89
New England Patriots	4	1	0	181	109
New York Jets	2	3	0	52	90
Miami Dolphins	0	4	0	43	97
AFC NORTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Cleveland Browns	4	0	0	76	50
Pittsburgh Steelers	3	2	0	117	90
Baltimore Ravens	3	2	0	108	83
Cincinnati Bengals	3	2	0	93	61
AFC SOUTH	W	L	T	PF	PA
Houston Texans	2	2	0	97	92
Indianapolis Colts	2	2	0	113	108
Tennessee Titans	2	3	0	94	106
Jacksonville Jaguars	1	3	0	86	88
AFC WEST	W	L	T	PF	PA
Kansas City Chiefs	4	1	0	117	82
Denver Broncos	3	2	0	89	75
San Diego Chargers	2	3	0	82	120
Oakland Raiders	1	4	0	61	99

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Part III of V: It's All Part of the Plan

It's often debated whether or not it's beneficial for an NFL team to have their bye week early in the season or later. Having it later would make sense. Having to play 10 or 11 straight NFL games can be taxing. Since teams don't have a say when they have their bye week, the only thing they can do is take advantage of it when it comes around. After the loss the New England Patriots had to the Buffalo Bills, the Patriots' bye might have come at the right time. For the first time in a while, the Patriots may not be leading the AFC East when the week is over. The Patriots aren't the only ones in what looks like a tough division. With the exception of a few teams, every division looks like it's closely contested. In situations like that, every game takes on an added level of importance.

Both the St. Louis Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles both drafted a quarterback in the 2014 draft. While the Rams took Neil Stone with the first overall pick, the Eagles took Billy Perez with the 73rd overall pick in the third round. Despite being a third round pick, Perez has performed well and led the Eagles to a 4-1 record. On the other hand, things haven't looked as good for Stone in St. Louis. A 2-3 record has the Rams in last place in the NFC West. On Sunday, these two quarterbacks will collide to determine which one is better, at least for this game.


When the Indianapolis Colts and the Cincinnati Bengals play this Sunday, more than just a win will be on the line for both teams. Both the AFC South and AFC North are closely contested right now. In the AFC North however, the Bengals are looking up at an undefeated Cleveland Browns team. A win for either team means that they haven't suffered a setback that will make things more difficult for them down the road. Only one team can come away with a win though.

Week 6 Schedule

Thursday's Games

St. Louis Rams (2-3) @ Philadelphia Eagles (4-1) l 8:20 PM

Sunday's Games

Buffalo Bills (4-1) @ Miami Dolphins (0-4) l 1:00 PM

Dallas Cowboys (0-4) @ New York Giants (2-3) l 1:00 PM

Indianapolis Colts (2-2) @ Cincinnati Bengals (3-2) l 1:00 PM

Denver Broncos (3-2) @ Kansas City Chiefs (4-1) l 1:00 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-3) @ Detroit Lions (4-1) l 1:00 PM

Houston Texans (2-2) @ Tennessee Titans (2-3) l 1:00 PM

Baltimore Ravens (3-2) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) l 1:00 PM

San Francisco 49ers (2-3) @ Washington Redskins (2-3) l 4:05 PM

Chicago Bears (0-4) @ San Diego Chargers (2-3) l 4:05 PM

Cleveland Browns (4-0) @ Arizona Cardinals (1-3) l 4:05 PM

Carolina Panthers (0-4) @ Atlanta Falcons (4-1) l 4:15 PM

Green Bay Packers (5-0) @ Minnesota Vikings (1-4) l 8:20 PM

Monday's Games

Jacksonville Jaguars (1-3) @ New Orleans Saints (3-2) l 8:30 PM

BYE WEEKS: Jets, Patriots, Raiders, Seahawks

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New England Patriots Scouting Report


Like last week, the defense is front and center for the scouting report. When it comes to the defense, especially the defensive line, the New England Patriots will have a lot of decisions to make. Both Tommy Kelly and Vince Wilfork are in the final year of their deals. Chandler Jones will be going into the last year of his rookie deal next season. None of the backups on the roster are proven yet and Sam Drummond, the team's first round draft pick, may not be ready for a starting role. Out of the prospects looked at this week, Tharold Chance and Davyon Rucker have caught the scouts' eyes more than the others. Rucker is projected as an early round draft pick while Chance is projected as a mid to late round draft pick.

Media Reaction
Trey Wingo - @WingozEA: Bama's QB was afraid to throw anywhere after FS TJ Stroman's first pick. He came out of nowhere.

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The Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars will get a boost this week with offensive lineman Todd Herremans and Jared Allen returning. Allen will be making his season debut for the Jaguars after an ankle injury sidelined him in week three of the preseason. For the Eagles, having Herremans back means they're closer to having most of their starting offensive line back.

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Week 6 Power Rankings
RK (LW)	Team	Record	Next Game
1 (2)	Green Bay Packers	5-0	@ Minnesota Vikings
2 (4)	Cleveland Browns	4-0	@ Arizona Cardinals
3 (1)	Kansas City Chiefs	4-1	vs. Denver Broncos
4 (6)	Detroit Lions	4-1	vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5 (7)	Atlanta Falcons	4-1	vs. Carolina Panthers
6 (3)	New England Patriots	4-1	BYE
7 (8)	Seattle Seahawks	4-1	BYE
8 (9)	Philadelphia Eagles	4-1	vs. St. Louis Rams
9 (10)	Buffalo Bills	4-1	@ Miami Dolphins
10 (19)	Pittsburgh Steelers	3-2	vs. Baltimore Ravens
11 (17)	Baltimore Ravens	3-2	@ Pittsburgh Steelers
12 (21)	New Orleans Saints	3-2	vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
13 (22)	Cincinnati Bengals	3-2	vs. Indianapolis Colts
14 (5)	Denver Broncos	3-2	@ Kansas City Chiefs
15 (12)	Houston Texans	2-2	@ Tennessee Titans
16 (16)	Indianapolis Colts	2-2	@ Cincinnati Bengals
17 (13)	San Francisco 49ers	2-3	@ Washington Redskins
18 (14)	New York Giants	2-3	vs. Dallas Cowboys
19 (15)	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	2-3	@ Detroit Lions
20 (11)	Tennessee Titans	2-3	vs. Houston Texans
21 (20)	St. Louis Rams	2-3	@ Philadelphia Eagles
22 (27)	San Diego Chargers	2-3	vs. Chicago Bears
23 (25)	Washington Redskins	2-3	vs. San Francisco 49ers
24 (18)	New York Jets	2-3	BYE
25 (24)	Arizona Cardinals	1-3	@ Cleveland Brwons
26 (30)	Jacksonville Jaguars	1-3	@ New Orleans Saints
27 (23)	Minnesota Vikings	1-4	vs. Green Bay Packers
28 (26)	Oakland Raiders	1-4	BYE
29 (28)	Dallas Cowboys	0-4	@ New York Giants
30 (29)	Miami Dolphins	0-4	vs. Buffalo Bills
31 (31)	Carolina Panthers	0-5	@ Atlanta Falcons
32 (32)	Chicago Bears	0-4	@ San Diego Chargers