See-it games pack NFL week with star matchups
The NFL slate features Jacksonville at Indianapolis with a leftwich confidence beat. Peyton Manning is cited as having the same edge, while Green Bay faces Dallas as Ahman Green looks to spark a struggling offense. Philadelphia arrives at Cleveland amid tension between Jeff Garcia and Terrell Owens, who deny any planned confrontation.
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Culpepper and McNair duel as MVP chatter grows
In Week 7 NFL talk, Daunte Culpepper and Steve McNair vie for MVP buzz. Culpepper would top Dan Marino’s yardage and TD marks if five games defined the season, while McNair struggles with a 67.9 rating, six interceptions, and four TDs after a rough game.
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Week 7 preview: Holmgren Rice claim and week trends
Holmgren says Rice can do 80 percent of his usual and let others handle the rest. Chester Taylor’s limited carries shift the load to Kyle Boller’s passing. Reuben Droughns rushes for 369 yards in two games as Cincinnati allows 160.4 rushing yards per game. Monday night matchup looms with key questions about run vs pass.
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Unbeaten Patriots Jets clash in FOXBORO showdown
NFL leaders New England Patriots host the New York Jets in a high profile matchup as the 5-0 Jets aim to end the Patriots long win streak. Jets star Curtis Martin leads the league in rushing while Chad Pennington tops AFC in passing accuracy and John Abraham leads in sacks.
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Battle of the unbeatens headlines Week 7 NFL clash
In Foxboro two of the NFL's three undefeated teams meet with first place in the AFC East on the line. The Dolphins chase a victory to avoid a winless feel while the Rams seek to prove they remain a top NFC West contender. Daunte Culpepper's status and Randy Moss injury loom for Tennessee at Minnesota with Steve McNair needed to spark Tennessee. The Lions travel to face the Giants as New York praises the Patriots model of team play with Corey Dillon adding depth and 105 rushing yards in the latest win.
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Seattle faces Rice in landmark NFL matchup
Seattle aims for a win at Arizona to revive a title run as Jerry Rice, the NFL career leader in receptions, meets Emmitt Smith, the leading career rusher. The scene also mentions Dallas at Green Bay and New Orleans at Oakland with Turmer and Rice departures shaping teams and a Saints skid of three straight.
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Westbrook's return reinforces Eagles as NFC leaders
Gifted running back Brian Westbrook, back from a torn triceps, anchors the 5-0 Philadelphia Eagles. He ranks sixth in rushing with 415 yards, leads NFL backs in receptions with 28, and helped beat the Panthers while underscoring the team’s Super Bowl contention. Westbrook’s impact contrasts with prior injury setbacks and highlights his pivotal role in the offense.
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