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The divisional round of the 2019 NFL playoffs kick
« on: March 22nd, 2019, 10:32am »
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Here is a look at the Saturday matchups.Indianapolis Colts (11-6) at Kansas City Chiefs (12-4)Game time: 4:35 p.m. ETWhere: Arrowhead StadiumTV Channel: NBCAnnouncers:Al Michaels New York Giants T-Shirt , Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya Radio: WESTWOOD ONE: Ryan Radtke, Trent Green, Laura Okmin | SIRIUS: 88 (WW1), 82 (Ind), 83 (KC) | XM: 88 (WW1), 226 (Ind), 225 (NE)Referee: John Hussey Odds: Chiefs -5SB Nation Websites: Colts: Stampede Blue | Chiefs: Arrowhead Pride Coming off a dominant 21-7 victory over the Houston Texans, the Indianapolis Colts face off against the AFC¡¯s No.1 seed, the Kansas City Chiefs. Andrew Luck threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the victory over Houston. Running back Marlon Mack rushed for 148 yards and one touchdown. The Colts have been hot over the course of the last five weeks, going 5-0 in that span. Kansas City is led by MVP front runner and second-year quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Bursting onto the scene, Mahomes became the second player ever to throw for 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns. Along with the help of receiver Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce, Mahomes paved the way for the Chiefs to lead the NFL in total offense per game (425.6). Dallas Cowboys (11-6) at Los Angeles Rams (13-3)Game time: 8:15 p.m. ET Where: LA Memorial Coliseum TV Channel: FOXAnnouncers: Joe Buck New York Giants Hats , Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews, Chris MyersRadio: WESTWOOD ONE: Kevin Kugler, Kurt Warner, Scott Kaplan | SIRIUS: 88 (WW1), 82 (Dal), 83 (LAR) | XM: 88 (WW1), 226 (Dal), 225 (LAR)Referee: John ParryOdds: Rams -7SB Nation Websites: Cowboys: Blogging the Boys | Rams: Turf Show TimesAmerica¡¯s Team takes on the explosive Los Angeles Rams, a matchup that features two of the NFL¡¯s best running backs in Ezekiel Elliott and Todd Gurley. The Dallas Cowboys outlasted the Seattle Seahawks in the the Wild Card round with a 24-22 win. Elliott led the NFL in rushing yards in 2019 with 1,434. Dallas also boasts one of the most stout run defenses in the league. Guiding his team to the playoffs in his first two years, head coach Sean McVay orchestrated an offense that led the NFC in total offense with 421.1 yards per game. The Rams have won the NFC West two years in a row. The Oklahoma Sooners have fielded one of the most potent offenses in college football over the past few seasons. In large part that is fueled by Lincoln Riley¡¯s high-octane offensive scheme, as executed by Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray. Over that period, Oklahoma has also never wanted for talent or athleticism at the offensive skill positions. But leading the way for all of it has been Oklahoma¡¯s talented New York Giants Hoodie , and veteran, offensive line. The lack of defense played in the Big 12 is an easy explanation for Oklahoma¡¯s success, but their offensive line deserves to be recognized as one of the best in college football. Over the last three or four seasons, the Sooner line has deserved to be mentioned in the same breath as that of Wisconsin or Alabama. However, because they run a wide-open offense and seldom use Pro Style blocking schemes, Oklahoma¡¯s linemen don¡¯t get as much regard around draft time. This year, that should change. Four out of five lineman have declared for the draft, with several already being looked at as potential early-round picks. Ben Powers, Oklahoma¡¯s right guard, might not be one of those when all is said and done. But even so, he has the talent to help an NFL offensive line if he lands in the right situation. MeasurablesHeight: 6-foot-4Weight: 310 poundsProsPrototypical frame. Good length and thickness with little ¡°bad¡± weight. Very experienced. Started 36 games for Oklahoma. Tough, hard-nosed player. Routinely looks to finish plays.Powerful run blocker. Able to move defenders in man-gap schemes.Generally adept at recognizing, and reacting to, stunts and blitzes.Usually a capable pass protector.ConsSomewhat slow-footed. Can be slow to arrive in space or as a pulling blocker.Some lower-body stiffness. Struggles against athletic interior defenders.Limited in zone blocking schemesProspect VideoWhat They¡¯re Saying - Benjamin Solak (The Draft Network - Senior Bowl Preview) Does He Fit The Giants?If the Giants go in another direction from Jamon Brown and don¡¯t sign a starter in free agency Youth Customized New York Giants Jerseys , they could be interested in a player like Powers. Powers¡¯ frame, arm length (34 inches), and (no pun intended) power-based game could appeal to Dave Gettleman. Thanks to the presence of Will Hernandez, the Oklahoma guard would have to move from left guard to right, but he should be able to make the change as long as they commit to it from the very beginning. Powers is a capable pass protector against most interior rushers, but he can get exposed by more athletic defenders (such as Quinnen Williams in the Orange Bowl). Likewise, he has some stiffness in his lower body which limits his foot speed and limits him as a puller and in zone schemes. However, when he is able to block downhill, establish a wide base and good leverage, he is a people-mover up front. Powers doesn¡¯t have the ceiling or versatility of Oklahoma right guard Dru Samia [Prospect Profile] but in the right situation, on a team which has a plan for him, he should be a functional lineman at the next level.
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