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No. 6 Michigan needs to beat No. 24 Spartans to keep rolling

No. 6 Michigan needs to beat No. 24 Spartans to keep rolling

Here’s what to watch in the Big Ten this week:

GAME OF THE WEEK No. 6 Michigan at No. 24 Michigan State This is huge for Jim Harbaugh, whose team has won six straight and entered the top 10 for the first time this season. The Wolverines (6-1, 4-0 Big Ten) have established themselves as a real factor in the Big Ten East after being picked fourth. The Spartans have won two of three against…

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Cowboys' Pass Defense Shows Flaws in Win over Lions

Cowboys’ Pass Defense Shows Flaws in Win over Lions

In what could be classified as the Dallas Cowboys best win of the 2018 season over the Detroit Lions on Sunday 26-24. It was a breakout performance from the offensive side of the football that should be a confidence builder for a team that had struggled to have a complete performance in some time.

On the defensive side of the football, however, it wasn’t so complete.

They made the plays that…

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Pass defense, key rushing scores helps Whitworth hold off Chapman to remain unbeaten - Sat, 15 Sep 2018 PST

Quarterback Leif Ericksen, known for his throwing ability, passed for 324 yards, but added a rushing touchdown. So-called running quarterback Connor Johnson came through with a rushing touchdown, but also tossed a beautiful 54-yard deep ball that was erased by a penalty. Pass defense, key rushing scores helps Whitworth hold off Chapman to remain unbeaten - Sat, 15 Sep 2018 PST

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Matt Bowen identifies the offensive concepts and corresponding coverage in Victor Cruz's 28-yard touchdown reception in the Giants' week three win over the Eagles. It's informative, although he oddly doesn't come to any real conclusions besides that it was a great play by Cruz:

The way I see it, Giants QB Eli Manning puts this ball up for his WR to go make the play. As I said above, this is the right call from a defensive perspective and the Eagles are in the proper position to steal one. However, Cruz attacks the ball and plays the pass at the highest point.

It might be the right defensive call in the abstract. But when you have Nnamdi Asomugha, one of the best man-cover corners in the NFL, and you put him in zone coverage (sharing responsibility with walking liability Jarrad Page), it seems suboptimal. Of course, Asomugha sure didn't show that he understands the concept of "ball skills" either.