January 9th, 2010 - 11:57pm PST
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Boldin to be a Game-Time decision...
The latest surrounding one of the Cardinals playmaking receivers is Anquan Boldin will be a game-time decision. Boldin has not practiced this week nursing a left high ankle sprain and left knee sprain. He is questionable for Sunday, but the outlook is not promising.
Jets rookie explodes for big yards....
It was the Jets other rookie, running back Shonn Greene who was the biggest difference on Saturday. Greene exploded for 135 yards on the ground, including a 39 yard touchdown scamper to help lead the Jets to their Wildcard win over the Bengals.
Edelman will be a big key Sunday.....
With the Patriots without one of their playmaking receivers (Wes Welker) and the Ravens likely to roll a lot of coverage toward the always dangerous Randy Moss, rookie receiver Julian Edelman will have to pick up the slack. The Patriots are not a running team and often turn to the short passing game to compensate; Edelman could play a big role on Sunday. Last week the rookie had a career day with 10 receptions for 103 yards.
Benson has big day, not enough.....
The Bengals running back Cedric Benson was going to need to have a big day for his team to compete on Saturday. Benson was up to the task carrying the pigskin 21 times for 169 yards and a score. His 47 yard touchdown run came early in the 4th quarter and pulled the Bengals within seven points, but it wasn't enough as the Jets held on for the win.
Ravens expected to feature a lot of Rice....
The Ravens know if they are going to beat the Patriots, they will have to take care of the ball and control the clock. Their best weapon this season has been running back Ray Rice, who the Patriots are sure to see plenty of on Sunday. Rice logged 254 carries for 1,339 yards, he also caught 78 passes for another 702 yards, and scored eight times. The Patriots defense will have their hands full.
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