May 2012 - Football Wiretap

NFL, NFLRA Continuing Talks
The NFL and NFLRA are "continuing discussions" on a new deal to end their lockout.

Albert Breer/NFL.com (via Twitter)

Randall Cobb's Snap Percentage Falls To 12 Percent
Randall Cobb was on the field for 53% of the offensive snaps in Week 1, 29% in Week 2 and 12% in Week 3.

Chad Parsons/Pro Football Focus

Wisconsin Governor Expresses Support For NFL Referees Union
The union of NFL referees now has the support of Wisconsin governor Scott Walker.

Dave Zirin/The Nation

Brady Almost Always Sees Things Same Way As Belichick, McDaniels
Tom Brady was asked what happens if he disagrees with Bill Belichick or offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

Karen Guregian/Boston Herald

Seahawks Player: We Didn't Win That Game
Several members of the Seahawks were less than joyous following their 14-12 victory over the Packers as they watched replays of the controversial touchdown catch by Golden Tate.

Michael Silver/Yahoo! Sports

Reid Clarifies Comments On Vick's Status As Starter
Andy Reid clarified his comments that Michael Vick was the starting quarterback "right now" for the Eagles.

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Notre Dame Opts Out Of Michigan Game
The last scheduled meeting between Notre Dame and Michigan will be in 2014.

Matt Fortuna/ESPN

Ryan Grant Working Out For Bears
Matt Forte is likely out for at least one more week, which could open up a spot for Ryan Grant.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Russell Wilson Called Wrong Play On Game-Winning TD
Russell Wilson called the wrong play in the huddle before connecting with Golden Tate for the Seahawks' game-winning touchdown as time expired.

Michael Silver/Yahoo! Sports

NFL Team Rankings, Week 3
The Texans and Falcons remain undefeated and atop our objective Trench Counter rankings.

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Seahawks Controversially Beat Packers 14-12 (-1.1 TC, -8 TRC)
The Seahawks defeated the Packers by a final score of 14-12 with a controversial Golden Tate touchdown pass from Russell Wilson as time expired, which M.D. Jennings appeared to intercept.

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Redskins Want Robert Griffin III To Take Fewer Hits
Mike Shanahan wants the Redskins to reduce the hits Robert Griffin III takes.

Mark Maske/Washington Post

Austin Collie Out For Season With Knee Injury
Austin Collie's injury was sustained in his first game back from multiple concussions.

Jason La Canfora/NFL.com (via Twitter)

Scout: Peyton Manning Can't Throw Anymore
Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos are 1-2 and he has an 85.6 passer rating.

Albert Breer/NFL.com (via Twitter)

Torrey Smith, Ravens Beat Patriots 31-30 (-1.4 TC, -8 TRC)
The Ravens had a -1.4 deficit in The Trench Counter, despite averaging 2.6 more yards per play due to their turnover and racking up 135 yards lost to penalties.

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McFadden, Raiders Defeat Steelers 34-31 (+9.0 TC, -11 TRC)
The Raiders had a +9.0 advantage in The Trench Counter, as they had 56 fewer penalty yards, one fewer turnover and a far more effective running game.

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Texans Stay Undefeated, Beat Broncos 31-25 (+7.8 TC, +4 TRC)
The Texans had a +7.8 advantage in The Trench Counter, as they averaged 6.7 yards per play against 4.9 for the Broncos.

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Ryan, Falcons Beat Chargers 27-3 (+12.9 TC, +18 TRC)
The Falcons had a +12.9 advantage in The Trench Counter, recording 10 additional first downs and having +3 turnover differential.

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Reid: We'll Evaluate QB Situation As We Go
Michael Vick turned the ball over two times in the Eagles' Week 3 loss to the Cardinals.

Geoff Mosher/Comcast

Kolb Leads Cardinals To 27-6 Win Over Eagles (+8.0 TC, +13 TRC)
The Cardinals had a +8.0 advantage in The Trench Counter, averaging 3.1 more yards per pass while turning over the Eagles three times.

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Jets Defeat Dolphins 23-20 In OT (-5.9 TC, -5 TRC)
The Jets had a -5.9 deficit in The Trench Counter, with only their passing game moving the ball more effectively than Miami.

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Charles, Chiefs Defeat Saints 27-24 In OT (+4.8 TC, +32 TRC)
The Chiefs had a +4.8 advantage in The Trench Counter, with 13 more first downs and averaging 0.6 more yards per play.

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Reggie Bush MRI Shows No Structural Damage, Could Return Immediately
Reggie Bush could play in Week 4 against the Cardinals.

Adam Schefter/ESPN (via Twitter)

Darrelle Revis Out For 2012 With Torn ACL
Darrelle Revis has a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2012 NFL season.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Titans Defeat Lions 44-41 In Overtime (-3.7 TC, -48 TRC)
The Titans had a 3.7 deficit in The Trench Counter, as they had 15 fewer first downs and though they did average 0.9 more yards per play.

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Bears' Defense Keys 23-6 Win Over Rams (+10.2 TC, +16 TRC)
The Bears had a +10.2 advantage in The Trench Counter, averaging just 4.1 yards per play but was still significantly better than the 2.8 posted by the Rams.

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Bills Defeat Browns 24-14 (+7.1 TC, +16 TRC)
The Bills improved to 2-1 despite using third-string running back Tashard Choice 20 times for 91 yards following an injury to C.J. Spiller in their 24-14 win at the Browns.

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Risdon's $.10 For Week 3
On the Cardinals' 3-0 start, what to make of the Ravens win over the Patriots, the crazy Titans/Lions game, dissecting the first 49ers' loss, Carolina's problems and more.

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Stafford To Undergo MRI On Injured Leg
Matthew Stafford is undergoing an MRI on his strained right leg muscle.

Kevin Seifert/ESPN

Cowboys Beat Buccaneers 16-10 In Ugly Game (-1.1 TC, +13 TRC)
The Cowboys had a -1.1 deficit in The Trench Counter, as they were -1 in turnover differential and -36 in penalty yard differential.

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