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| Inside the NFL: Week 5 |
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10/02/2003 |
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| thers' game plan is simple: run the ball, control the clock and play strong defense and special teams. Stephen Davis has rushed for at least 100 yards in each of his first three games with the Panthers. Predicted Outcome: Carolina 24, New Orleans 14 Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons: The Vikings have won seven in a row dating back to last season. Gus Frerotte stepped in and led the team to a huge victory over San Francisco while Daunte Culpepper watched from the sidelines last week. With a bye coming up in We |
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| Mariucci heads back to San Francisco with Lions |
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10/02/2003 |
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| playing another good football team in San Francisco -- that’s what it’s all about," said Mariucci. "That’s the focus." San Francisco is reeling as well with three straight losses, including an embarrassing 35-7 shellacking at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings last week. The 49ers are imploding from within led by All-Pro wideout Terrell Owens, who snapped on offensive coordinator Greg Knapp in front of a national television audience during the Minnesota loss. Owens didn't stop at ripping Knapp, as he took |
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| Moss shines in Vikings' romp of 49ers |
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09/28/2003 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (Best E Casino) - Randy Moss won the wide receiver showdown against Terrell Owens, and Gus Frerotte was spectacular in relief of the injured Daunte Culpepper, as the Minnesota Vikings crushed the San Francisco 49ers, 35-7, at the Metrodome. Moss finished with eight catches for 172 yards and three scores, and Frerotte connected on 16-of-21 passes for 267 yards and four scores for the undefeated Vikings (4-0). Owens was held to just 55 yards on five catches. "He's the best receiver in the game ri |
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| Frerotte starts in place of injured Culpepper |
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09/28/2003 |
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| Minneapolis, MN (Best E Casino) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper was not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers and backup Gus Frerotte started in his place. Culpepper suffered multiple fractures in his back last week, and despite practicing Friday, was held out of the starting lineup by head coach Mike Tice. Meanwhile, injured wide receiver Randy Moss was in the starting lineup despite being bothered by back spasms throughout the week. Culpepper, who suffered |
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| Falcons Team Report: Doug a hole |
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09/26/2003 |
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| rove most. "We've had seven interceptions in three games. We can't afford to do that. We've got to make teams earn what they get, and then we have a chance," Reeves said. "If you look at Brad Johnson, a lot of times he threw it in the stands. And that's a good play because you're battling field position and you don't take the chance of giving the other team the ball. Doug is working at it, and he understands that those are the things he has to do." UP NEXT: The Falcons will host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5. |
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| Vikings Team Report: Thinking defense first |
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09/26/2003 |
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| y are 3-0 thanks to the respective improvements made on defense. "We love our offense, but we want to be better than them," said Vikes middle linebacker Greg Biekert, a defensive leader. "It's nothing personal, but we want to do our part. For years, Minnesota Vikings' football has been known as an offense-first team, and for good reason. But we think we can start changing that. "When people think of the Vikings, we want them to think of our defense first. We have a long way to go and we have some great players o |
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| Broncos shoot for 4-0 start against Lions |
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09/25/2003 |
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| I'm just glad I'm 3-0 right now, and we're looking to go to 4-0. Week-to- week, we just want to get a win," Plummer said. "That's all that really matters right now." Steve Mariucci's Lions enter on a two-game losing streak after falling 23-13 to the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. The injuries continue to pile up in the Detroit secondary, as corner Andre Goodman is expected to miss the rest of the season with a dislocated left shoulder. Goodman joins corners Chris Cash (knee) and Chris Watson (back) on the shel |
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| Inside the NFL: Week 4 |
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09/25/2003 |
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| a head coach in Week 4, the Bengals must run the ball and control the tempo of the game. Both offenses are struggling to score points, and neither team's defense can stop the run. Predicted Outcome: Cleveland 17, Cincinnati 14 San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings: Daunte Culpepper broke three small bones in his back last week and received round-the-clock treatment for the injury in an effort to be ready for this game. If he can't play, the 3-0 Vikes will have to rely on Gus Frerotte. The 49ers, who have drop |
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| Culpepper injures back; Vikings remain unbeaten with win in Detroit |
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09/22/2003 |
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| Detroit, MI (Best E Casino) - Daunte Culpepper threw for 105 yards and ran for two scores before leaving in the second quarter with a lower back injury, as the Minnesota Vikings downed the Detroit Lions, 23-13, at Ford Field. Culpepper finished 7-of-13 passing and was replaced by Gus Frerotte, who completed eight of his 19 attempts for 184 yards and a touchdown. Moe Williams had 95 yards on 13 carries and Kelly Campbell caught a 72-yard TD strike for the Vikings (3-0), who have started a season with three stra |
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| Culpepper, Harrington leave game with injuries |
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09/21/2003 |
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| Detroit, MI (Best E Casino) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper left Sunday's game late in the second quarter with a lower back injury. Culpepper completed seven of his 13 attempts for 105 yards and scored two rushing TDs against the Detroit Lions. The former University of Central Florida standout bruised his lower back when he was hit by linebacker Wali Rainer just after scoring his second rushing touchdown of the game. He was replaced by Gus Frerotte. Meanwhile, Lions starting quarterback Joey H |
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