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BREAKING NEWS
IN A SHOCKING DEVELOPMENT, 3 TIME
SUPER BOWL CHAMP, FALLEN HAS STEPPED
DOWN IN ATLANTA. FANS MOURN.
ARIZONA IS EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE
FALLEN AS THEIR NEW GM/COACH AS
EARLY AS THIS MORNING.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AS SOON AS THE
NEWS BROKE, BLAIR PICKED UP THE PHONE
TO CALL ARTHUR BLANK FOR HIS OLD JOB BACK.
BLAIR KNEW HE WAS ON HIS WAY OUT OF PHILI.
IT WAS JUST A MATTER OF WHEN. EARLIER THIS
WEEK THE LATEST DISFUNCTION WAS REPORTED
THIS TIME BETWEEN PRO BOWL QB C. WENTZ
AND HB L FOURNETTE.
EARLY SPECULATION HAS CURRENT VIKINGS
OWNERS, COREY28, TAKING OVER THE PHILI
JOB. HOWEVER, IT WILL BE A COMPETITIVE
MARKETPLACE FOR THAT SEXY JOB.
MXL Title Contenders
Week 10 is here, which means we've officially, officially hit midseason -- every team in the league has played at least eight games.
Yet, even at the halfway point, how much do we really know? For example, can you say there is a dominant team? Possiblely, more noticable is there are a handful of teams who have a real shot at the MXL title in season 5.
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9-0 FALCONS - FALLEN
Not many folks thought the Falcons would be undefeated with this schedule. Not after a narrow win in the Super Bowl, and not with all the young talent this organization has assembled. In fact, some football fans seem to be in complete denial, as I took a little guff after suggesting Atlanta was the definition of a dynasty. With the next five games in a row being at home, all to sub .500 teams, there is a strong possibility this non-Super Bowl hangover will read 14-0.
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2
8-1 EAGLES - BLAIR
The fourth quarter of Sunday's close call to the Lions told you all you needed to know about these Eagles. Lead by D. Barnett this Phili defense gave up zero points in the final quarter, a mark they seem to be leaving on many opponents this season. The dot on the previous Eagles possession was provided by HB D Johnson. Can't imagine anyone would argue with this ranking.
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3
8-1 RAIDERS - PRIME
With the road win in LA, the Raiders are making a strong case as the eilite in the AFC. Sunday, they conquered Hollywood with a blend of timely defense and third-down conversions. Two vets figured prominently in the win: K. Mack and Ronald Jones. The latter brought his vaunted jump-cut straight out of a 2019 Thursday nighter against the Eagles, using it effectively on his long touchdown run. That's not just fantasy production -- that's real impact.
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4
7-2 STEELERS - UNIQUESYLEZ
The Steelers had a 3 point lead with 34 seconds left in the game, and kicking an extra point to go up four vs the undefeated Falcons on Sunday. Not only did the extra point go wide right so did the rest of the game ass Pitt lost in Ot 16-19. The offensive coaching staff needs to figure out whyJuJu Smith-Schuster has been off the field as much as he has; that guy, who is putting up 19.3 yards per catch needs to be out there getting even more targets. When are the wheels gonna fall off Le'Veon Bell? In his 10th season he has just eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark for the 3rd staright year in a row. In this era, that's like doing Chuck Norris' Total Gym 85 nights in a row.
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5
7-2 PACKERS - NEL
If this is who the Green Bay Packers really are -- a complete and balanced team that beat down the Redskins by double digits in Sunday’s 36-12 week 10 victory -- then perhaps the rest of the NFC should fear them as well. Aaron Rodgers looked like the quarterback we talked about as an MVP candidate when the Packers were 6-1 heading into their match-up with the Falcons. Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers has a defense that’s good enough (not great, but good enough) to complement the offense when it at least resembles its once-potent self.
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6
6-3 VIKINGS - COREY28
Love that the Vikings are flying well under the radar. Let them sneak up on everybody, but who's going to topple this group in the battle for a wild card birth? While we're at it, which team in the NFC can Minnesota NOT take down? "I'd like the number zero for $500, Alex." The defense has been balling out since, well, Day 1. Remember what they did to the Patriots week 5? (Pats were held to 3 points on 5 sacks and 7 turnovers, both season highs.) The Vikes recently got beat down by the Bears, the next few weeks will be beyond important for this new owner.
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6-3 RAVENS - WOLF
Coming off a big win vs cleveland the Ravens have proven they mean business. Baltimore has won their last four games including wins vs: Pitt, Indi, Tenn and Cleveland. The defense continues to keep the Ravens afloat. On Sunday, that group completely shut down the Browns weekly ground assault. They allowed the Browns a grand total of 40 rushing yards. Lamar Jackson did his part with 5 Tds, yet the scare is he threw 3 ints. The Ravens have a dynamic QB, grind-'em-up attack and jackhammer defense, look out AFC
Rams Look Lost in the Battle for LA
Rams Look Lost in the Battle for LA
Chargers 34 Rams 10
"Nobody wins them all. We regroup, get a W next week vs Denver. Then rest up with the bye for the second half of the season," Goff said calmly after the game.
"Haven't been shut down like that in a while. Keeps me humble and motivated. I hate to be next weeks opponent," chuckled Todd Gurley after being held to just 29 yards, his worst performance of the season.
"That is a stupid damn question, we got our ass kicked. Out hustled, out played, out coached. Now get the hell out of my office" Coach Saltzman stormed after being asked if the TMZ report of marujuana use affected his coaching job and if he is afraid for his job.
MXL DEEP DIVE - NFC EAST (week 7)
MXL DEEP DIVE
WEEK 7 STANDINGS
6-0 1.000
1-4 .200
1-5 .167
0-6 .000
KEY DIVISON INJURIES WEEK 7
DALLAS- LT - T. Smith - 97ovr - expected back week 10
DALLAS- QB - S Darnold - 96ovr - expected back week 12
PHILI - RB - D Johnson - 91ovr - expected back week 10
Blair (2015) Gameplay Rating:8.5
Rival : Falcons - Fallen
OFFENSE DEFENSE Week 6
RUSH YDS PG: 118 INTS: 12
PASSING YDS PG: 252 Sacks: 17
Total OFF Rank: 4th Total DEF Rank:3rd
According to owner, Biggest Games Left : Lions Week 10
Vikings Week 15
SIDENOTE: CREAM OF THE CROP
KingBam(2015) Gameplay Rating:7.5
Rival : LA RAMS (Flawless)
OFFENSE DEFENSE Week 6
RUSH YDS PG: 90 INTS: 10
PASSING YDS PG: 162 Sacks: 9
Total OFF Rank: 27th Total DEF Rank: 17th
According to owner, Biggest Games Left : Giants Week 14
Cloud (2019) Gameplay Rating: 6
Rival : Eagles (Blair)
OFFENSE DEFENSE Week 6
RUSH YDS PG: 69 INTS: 2
PASSING YDS PG: 170 Sacks: 14
Total OFF Rank: 29th Total DEF Rank: 24th
According to owner, Biggest Games Left : Eagles Week 12
Cowboys Week 14
Topogus (Rookie) Gameplay Rating: N/A Need 1 full season
Rival : N/A I will soon though
OFFENSE DEFENSE Week 6
RUSH YDS PG: 34 INTS: 4
PASSING YDS PG:146 Sacks: 14
Total OFF Rank: 31st Total DEF Rank: 32nd
According to owner, Biggest Games Left : Giants Week 13
Giants Week 15
MXL DEEP DIVE - NFC WEST (week 6)
MXL DEEP DIVE
WEEK 6 STANDINGS
4-2 .667
3-2 .600
2-3 .400
2--3 .400
KEY DIVISON INJURIES WEEK 6
AZ - LT - C. Williams - 84ovr - expected back week 11
AZ - CB - J. Jenkins - 80ovr - expected back week 12
LAR - CB- N. Robley-Coleman - 82ovr - expected back week 11
LAR - FS- L. Joyner - 93ovr - expected back week 8
LAR - HB- TJ Yeldon- 80ovr - expected back week 9
SEA - DT- N. Jones - 80ovr - expected back week 10
SF - DT - D. Buckner - 95ovr - expected back week 10
Flawless (2018) PR/Media Gameplay Rating:7
Rival : Cowboys - BAM
OFFENSE DEFENSE Week 6
RUSH YDS PG: 187 INTS: 15
PASSING YDS PG: 166 Sacks: 12
Total OFF Rank: 6th Total DEF Rank:14th
According to owner, Biggest Games Left : Seattle Week 12
49ers Week 16
SIDENOTE: It would be wrong not to mention all the hard I have been doing, YOU ARE WELCOME.
John5153 (2015) Gameplay Rating:7
Rival : LA RAMS (Flawless)
OFFENSE DEFENSE Week 6
RUSH YDS PG: 82 INTS: 11
PASSING YDS PG: 162 Sacks: 7
Total OFF Rank: 28th Total DEF Rank: 21st
According to owner, Biggest Games Left : Chargers Week 10
Rams week 12
MRDC (2018) Gameplay Rating: 6
Rival : Seahawks (John)
OFFENSE DEFENSE Week 6
RUSH YDS PG: 167 INTS: 11
PASSING YDS PG: 128 Sacks: 13
Total OFF Rank: 20th Total DEF Rank: 11th
According to owner, Biggest Games Left : Seahawks Week 15
Rams Week 16
CurleyFrii (Rookie) Gameplay Rating: N/A Need 1 full season
Rival : 49ers (MRDC)
OFFENSE DEFENSE Week 6
RUSH YDS PG: 54 INTS: 9
PASSING YDS PG: 258 Sacks: 12
Total OFF Rank: 17th Total DEF Rank: 26thh
According to owner, Biggest Games Left : Eagles Week 8
Bears Week 12
DEEP DIVE- MXL - NFC NORTH (Week 6)
MXL DEEP DIVE
WEEK 6 STANDINGS
Vikings 4 - 1 .800
Packers 3 - 1 .750
Bears 3 - 2 .600
Lions 3 - 3 .500
KEY DIVISON INJURIES WEEK 6
Bears - WR - Rashad Francis - 81 ovr - Expected back week 8
Minn - CB - Xavier Rhodes - 87 ovr - Expected back week 9
Chicagotough23 (2013) Oversite Committee Gameplay Rating:8
Rival : GB PACKERS - NEL
OFFENSE DEFENSE Week 6
RUSH YDS PG: 120 INTS: 10
PASSING YDS PG: 225 Sacks: 22
Total OFF Rank: 10th Total DEF Rank:2nd
According to owner, Biggest Games Left : Minn Week 8
GB Week 10
SIDENOTE: It would be wrong not to mention all the hard work CT has done for MXL.
From all of us at MXL THANK YOU!
NEL (2017) Disipline Committee Gameplay Rating:8.5
Rival : ATL FALCONS - Fallen
OFFENSE DEFENSE Week 6
RUSH YDS PG: 90 INTS: 11
PASSING YDS PG: 203 Sacks: 9
Total OFF Rank: 20th Total DEF Rank: 20th
According to owner, Biggest Games Left : ATL Week 9
Minn Week 17
EDMONDS50 (Rookie) Gameplay Rating: (needs 1 full season)
Rival : GB PACKERS - NEL
OFFENSE DEFENSE Week 6
RUSH YDS PG: 100 INTS: 15
PASSING YDS PG: 223 Sacks: 15
Total OFF Rank: 13th Total DEF Rank: 10th
According to owner, Biggest Games Left : Phili Week 10
GB Week 15
COREY_28 (Rookie) Gameplay Rating: (needs 1 full season)
Rival : N/A - I look forward to making memories
OFFENSE DEFENSE Week 6
RUSH YDS PG: 116 INTS: 14
PASSING YDS PG: 210 Sacks: 14
Total OFF Rank: 12th Total DEF Rank: 9th
According to owner, Biggest Games Left : Bears Week 10
DET Week 11
Week 5 MXL Preview
Week 5 MXL Preview
NFC EAST SHOWDOWN
BAM (1-3-0) @ BLAIR (4-0-0)
Both teams made the postseason in season 4, but is it panic time in Dallas? After just four games played, Bam(Cowboys)has more losses in season 5 than they had all of season 4. While Blair and the Eagles are trending the opposite direction. A win for Phili would create a good amount of seperation between them and the rest of the division. Did you know Terrell Owens is the only player ever to make a Pro Bowl for both the Eagles and Cowboys?
KING IN THE NORTH
NEL (2-1-0) @ EDMONDS50 (3-0-0)
Edmonds has come into the MXL lighting it up with his defensive play. Are the Lions really this good. NEL and the Packers will be the ultimate test. Green Bay has defeated the Lions 103 times, the most wins over any team in Packers’ history. Overall, Favre went 25-9 against Detroit as a Packer, including a perfect 17-0 at home. Aaron Rodgers is currently 16-5 versus the Lions. Rodgers vs this daunting Lions Pass Defense should be very interesting.
WAR OF WORDS
TONY (3-1-0) @ HTOWN (2-2-0)
This game comes at a very interesting time, hot off Tony's suspension. This matchup has become one of the most anticipaited in MXL every season due to the owners hot headed nature. The Texans are coming off a statement win in week 4 beating Bam(Cowboys) 22-15. While the Chargers are feeling all to hot about themsleves after beating Rylo (Titans) 57-3. Rylo quit MXL shortly after the beat down. "Come and get it," Said Chargers owner Tony. Joey Bosa will be serving his first of a six game suspenion on Sunday in Houston.
WHO OWNS THE WEST
FLAWLESS (2-2-0) @ CURLEYFRI (2-2-0)
The Los Angeles Rams will look to get back on the track on the road when they take on the Arizona Cardinals Sunday afternoon. This will be the first matchup between the two owners. Both teams are coming off losses in week four. However the losses looked much different. The Rams lost giving up a TD to the 49ers on the last drive of the game, 7-13. While the Cardinals lost 10-37, granted to the Super Bowl champ, Fallen.
SUPER BOWL THAT COULD'VE BEEN
BRYCE(3-0) @ CHICAGOTOGUH(1-2-0)
After strong season 4 performances both teams stalled out in the postseason. Now the Chicago Bears are coming off an early bye week looking to essentially start their season 5 over. On the other side of the football, the undefeated Jets would love to stick with their strong air attack, in this week 5 battle of power houses. We asked Roquan Smith about the heaviness of the game,"No, not really. I’m a light eater. As soon as it’s light, I start to eat”
King in the North
King in the North by flawless
The MXL Minute episode 10, The Lions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FudnxX9SPI
In season 5, the NFC North has quietley became the strongest divison in the MXL. With the recent additions of Edmonds50 and Corey28 the divison has never been tougher. This is the only division where all four teams are realistic threats for double-digit wins, even the basement-dwelling Vikings. All are capable of making the playoffs, with Green Bay having the best shot of the group at reaching the Super Bowl..
"It’s good to see the division getting the respect it deserves," Aaron Rodgers said after practice Tuesday monring.
MXL Week 5 Injury Report (Madden19-5)
MXL WEEK 5
Bears - RB - Jordan Howard - 90ovr - Expected back week 6
Bears - WR - Rashad Francis - 81 ovr - Expected bac week 8
Broncos - RLB - Bradley Chubb - 93ovr - Expected back week 6
Bucs- RB Kareem Hunt - 92ovr - Expected back Week 7
Bucs - LE Kadaryl Fincher - 80ovr - Expected back Week 10
Cowboys - WR Sammy Watkins - 85ovr - Expected back week 5
Eagles - RB David Johnson - 91ovr - Expected back week 10
Jaguars - QB Josh Allen - 82ovr - Expected back week 9
Jets - LE Chris Jones - 94ovr - Expected back week 6
Packers - DT Kenny Clark 99ovr - Expected back week 5
Panthers - RB Christian McCaffery 92ovr - Exp. back week 6
Rams - TJ Yeldon - 80ovr - Expected back week 9
Ravens - RB De'Anthony Thomas - 81ovr - Expected back week 8
Redskins - RB Darrius Guice - 86ovr - Expected back week 7
Seahawks - DT Nazair Jones - 80ovr - Expected Back week 10
Steelers - RLB- TJ Watt - 86ovr - Expected back week 10
Texans - QB Deshaun Watson - 88ovr - Expected Back 2023
Titans - RB Julian Washington - 84ovr - Expected back week 8
Titans - TE Gerald Evertt - 80ovr- Expected back week 6
*To qualify = 80+ overall rating and 2+ week injury
**Three biggest MXL injuries highlighted
out for season
MXL Week 3 Injury Report (Madden19-5)
MXL WEEK 3
Tampa Bay - RB Kareem Hunt - 92ovr - Expected back Week 7
Dallas Cowboys - WR Sammy Watkins - 85ovr - Expected back week 5
Phili Eagles - RB David Johnson - 91ovr - Expected back week 10
Jax Jaguars - QB Josh Allen - 82ovr - Expected back week 9
NY Jets - LE Chris Jones - 94ovr - Expected back week 6
GB Packers - DT Kenny Smith 99ovr - Expected back week 5
Carolina Panthers - RB Christian McCaffery 92ovr - Exp. back week 6
Bal Ravens - RB De'Anthony Thomas ovr 81 - Expected back week 8
Wash Redskins - RB Darrius Guice 86ovr - Expected back week 7
Seattle Seahawks - DT Nazair Jones 80ovr - Expected Back week 10
Houston Texans - QB Deshaun Watson 88ovr - Expected Back 2023
Tenn Titans - RB Julian Washington 84ovr - Expected back week 8
Tenn Titans - TE Gerald Evertt 80ovr- Expected back week 6
*To qualify = 80+ overall rating and 2+ week injury
**Three biggest MXL injuries highlighted
NFL VOICE OF THE FAN ‘Why I Love My Team’ Part VII
NFL VOICE OF THE FAN ‘Why I Love My Team’ Part VII
Bleacher Report and MXL have reached out to the fans of new owners for short essays about their thoughts. Responses came flooding in from all over, for the good and bad. This is the final, Part 7 of a 7 part series on the New owners of MXL.
We are not a bandwagon fandom. Our stadium is not hosting Super Bowls, our players aren’t featured in national commercials, our last Lombardi trophy came with the first Gulf War. A Washington fan is a devoted masochist in a traded player’s jersey. But hey, it’s better than being an Eagles fan.
Every year, every game, every draft, every score:
I follow.....I cheer.....I hope....I hope this year for the #1 Pick in the draft @Topogus
—Sarah S. Spooner
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To be a fan of the Washington Redskins Football Club is to live backward while stumbling forward. I cheer for an outdated, offensive logo that I have grown uncomfortable to claim. A former owner who was clueless. And players who can't stay healthy. I start to use the phrase “wait till next year” in mid-September. Oh but how I love my Redskins. We think @Topogus is the guy to take us into the next era.
-- Gary Russell
NFL VOICE OF THE FAN ‘Why I Love My Team’ Part VI
NFL VOICE OF THE FAN ‘Why I Love My Team’ Part VI
Bleacher Report and MXL have reached out to the fans of new owners for short essays about their thoughts. Responses came flooding in from all over, for the good and bad. This is Part 6 of a 7 part series on the New owners of MXL.
My grandfather loved the Giants. And until his very last day, the Giants were always something we had together and always something he wanted to talk about. Some of my best memories growing up included being in the Giants Stadium parking lot and having my grandpa throw us passes. He was the most passionate fan I have ever been around. Sometimes you couldn’t tell if he loved or hated the team. The Giants were his main source of frustration but also his biggest source of happiness, and always something he wanted to talk about with his grandkids. I love the New York Giants because my grandfather loved the New York Giants. We are proud to call @Cloud our new owner. Now win us some games please.
—Bryan Hiller
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It wasn’t easy growing up a Giants fan. Here's to looking at you Kerry Collins. While the losses hurt, the real torture was being on the wrong side of every highlight reel. You would’ve been hard-pressed to find any optimism amongs fans in the past, but this era isn’t our dad’s Giants.These Giants taught me patience, exemplified discipline and proved that the David Tyrees of the world can hope to become entrenched in history. The Giants helped raise me. Thanks for keepint the high standards and being an active owner @Cloud9.
NFL VOICE OF THE FAN ‘Why I Love My Team’ Part V
NFL VOICE OF THE FAN ‘Why I Love My Team’ Part V
Bleacher Report and MXL have reached out to the fans of new owners for short essays about their thoughts. Responses came flooding in from all over, for the good and bad. This is Part 5 of a 7 part series on the New owners of MXL.
Where would love, or a Vikings fan, be without optimism? There have been no championships here. The absence of titles extends well beyond the confines of the recently emploded Metrodome and its horned tenants. But we are optimistic! We will blow the Gjallarhorn and fill our beautiful new stadium with a culture of winner! We will love it. Skol Vikings. @Corey28
—Herb Scherb
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Anyone claiming to be a Vikings fan is clearly a glutton for punishment, and yet I am still here calling my self a Vikings fan. Maybe it's the tease that I love so much. The magic of the regular season and the tragic results in the playoffs. Yet here I am, still cheering for the Vikings, still engaged in a team that I have championship hopes for. I drink the purple Kool-Aid yet I'm still able to see my team for what it is. Please end the sarrow and bring me and the cold city Minnisota a title @Corey28
—Chris Medaglia
NFL VOICE OF THE FAN ‘Why I Love My Team’ Part IV
NFL VOICE OF THE FAN ‘Why I Love My Team’ Part IV
Bleacher Report and MXL have reached out to the fans of new owners for short essays about their thoughts. Responses came flooding in from all over, for the good and bad. This is Part 4 of a 7 part series on the New owners of MXL.
"I watched every game that season, I didn't do it because I love the Lions. I hate them. They manage to ruin nearly every major holiday in the cold months every year. I do it because the Lions are a part of me. A part of where I live. I watch them for the same reason a person passing you on the street in Detroit with a “Need Help” sign would tell you they were on the up and up. "Ahh, that refreshing Midwestern hope!" You say. That isn't it. It's because people from Detroit are insane. We are falling crazy in love with @Edmonds #We Beleive
—Jordan Kalm
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So there I was, 14 years old and peeing next to my favorite Lion. What do I do? What do I say? So I turned my head toward him—making sure to look up at his face, again my bathroom etiquette was world class—and I proudly told him how many interceptions I got using him in Madden. He let out a hearty chuckle and gave me a friendly pat on my head. He never washed his hands. But here I am, 16 years later and still a fan. That’s devotion. @Edmonds, we are impressed with what we have seen so far, Playoffs or bust!
—Steve Nam