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No longer unbeaten Armani Watts Super Bowl LI Jersey , Kansas City now must concentrate on remaining atop the AFC West and, if the Chiefs can manage it, in front of the rest of the conference pack.

The first step toward that comes Thursday night at Oakland, not exactly a favorite destination for the Chiefs through the years.

Except that recently, KC doesn’t lose within the division. Andy Reid’s crew has won 12 in a row against the AFC West, five straight and seven of the past eight against the Raiders. Most of those wins weren’t close.

”I wish I had the secret,” Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith says. ”I’m sure it’s a ton of things. It’s ultimately about the 53 guys. It’s about us scratching and fighting and clawing for the smallest of little victories that end up being the difference to winning these games, because the margins are so small.”

With road teams winning more than they have lost this season (45-44), which hasn’t happened over a full schedule since the 1970 merger Jordan Akins Super Bowl LI Jersey , the natural pick is the Chiefs (No. 2 in AP Pro32).

With this being one of the great, longstanding pro football rivalries, it’s hard to pick against the host Raiders (No. 24 in AP Pro32). Then again, there is that string of wins for Kansas City.

We will lay the 2+ points.

CHIEFS, 27-21

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Another nail-biter, this time the Ravens rallying, then falling against the Bears. Pro Picks gets knocked out again.

Still, we march on with the RAMS.

No. 20 Tennessee (minus 5 1-2) at No. 32 Cleveland

Marcus Mariota showed so much Monday night, so we’ll climb aboard Titans bandwagon.

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No. 12 Washington (plus 4 1-2) at No. 1 Philadelphia, Monday night

Winner of this one takes control of NFC East. Going with visitor given current trend.

UPSET SPECIAL: REDSKINS, 28-27

No. 17 Dallas (minus 4 1-2) at No. 31 San Francisco

Niners play close games, then lose them.

COWBOYS, 22-20

No. 25 (tie) Cincinnati (plus 5 1-2) at No. 4 Pittsburgh

Steelers turned it on for a while against KC, but rested Bengals will test them.

STEELERS, 26-23

No. 9 Atlanta (plus 4 1-2) at No. 3 New England

Super Bowl rematch, neither team looking super.

PATRIOTS, 33-30

No. 8 Los Angeles Rams (minus 3) vs. No. 21 Arizona at London

Much better matchup than anyone could have expected Twickenham to host.

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No. 7 Seattle (minus 5) at No. 28 New York Giants

Giants won’t bite Seahawks in way they did Broncos.

SEAHAWKS, 17-14

No. 18 Jacksonville (minus 2) at No. 30 Indianapolis

Can’t figure Jaguars, but know Colts have little without Luck.

JAGUARS, 19-13

No. 23 Baltimore (plus 5 1-2) at No. 6 Minnesota

Can’t support Ravens right now.

VIKINGS, 20-13

No. 22 New York Jets (plus 5 1-2) at No. 19 Miami

Jets tend to play well against Dolphins. So should be close.

DOLPHINS, 24-20

No. 5 Carolina (minus 3) at No. 9 Chicago

Despite loss to Eagles last week, we like what Panthers are showing.

PANTHERS, 26-16

No. 14 New Orleans (minus 1 1-2) at No. 11 Green Bay

Wonder what spread would be if A-Rod was healthy and playing.

SAINTS, 27-17

No. 10 Denver (plus 2 1-2) at No. 27 Los Angeles Chargers

Chargers won two straight road games. Of course Danny Shelton Jersey Elite , nearly everyone is winning on road.

CHARGERS, 28-27

No. 25 (tie) Tampa Bay (OFF) at No. 15 Buffalo

With Winston, we’d probably like Bucs. Without him, who knows?

BILLS, 17-13

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2017 RECORD:

Last week: Against spread (6-7). Straight up (7-7)

Season Totals: Against spread (43-43-1). Straight up: (53-38)

Best Bet: 3-3 against spread, 4-2 straight up.

Upset special: 6-0 against spread, 6-0 straight up

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NEW YORK (AP) Beyonce presented Colin Kaepernick with Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award on Tuesday night Authentic Artemi Panarin Jersey , and Kaepernick promised that ”with or without the NFL’s platform, I will continue to work for the people.”

Beyonce was brought out as a surprise presenter by comedian Trevor Noah. She said she was ”proud and humbled” to present the award.

”Colin took action with no fear of consequence or repercussion,” Beyonce said. ”Only hope to change the world for the better. To change perception, to change the way we treat each other. Especially people of color.”

Last year’s Ali Award winner Authentic DJ Moore Jersey , Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, called Kaepernick a ”worthy recipient” during a video tribute.

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Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem last season to protest racial inequality and police brutality. The demonstration sparked a wave of protests by NFL players during the anthem that repeatedly have been denounced by President Donald Trump.

Kaepernick parted ways with the San Francisco 49ers in March and hasn’t been signed by another team. He filed a grievance against the NFL in October alleging that he remains unsigned as a result of collusion by owners following his protests.

He spoke Tuesday about continuing Ali’s legacy for fighting social injustice, saying the boxing great ”mentored me without ever meeting me.”

”The footprints he leaves are large,” Kaepernick said, ”and his life is and has been a multi-textured tapestry that is rich in love http://www.dallascowboysteamonline.com/dorance-armstrong-jr.-jersey , wisdom, life lessons and human kindness. I can only hope that I’m taking steps toward walking on the footsteps that he has left behind for the world to follow.”

Kaepernick skipped the red carpet prior to the show and was not available for questions. The awards show will be broadcast Friday night on NBC Sports Network.

Kaepernick also recently was honored by the ACLU of Southern California with the Eason Monroe Courageous Advocate Award and was named GQ magazine’s ”Citizen of the Year” for his activism, which included pledging $1 million to ”organizations working in oppressed communities.”

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FIGURE SKATING

SAN JOSE http://www.indianapoliscoltsteamonline.com/braden-smith-jersey , Calif. (AP) Rising star Bradie Tennell’s near-perfect free skate earned her a national title and almost certainly a spot on the U.S. team for next month’s Olympics.

Tennell was spotless in the short program two days ago, then as the final skater in the long program she didn’t miss a trick under tremendous pressure. Her top competitors, Mirai Nagasu and Karen Chen, already had put down superb routines.

Nagasu capped a sensationally sweet comeback with a flowing performance to finish second, virtually assuring a spot in next month’s Olympics – a berth she was denied four years ago by the selection committee.

Chen, the defending champion, was third.

Ashley Wagner called out judges her scores in the free skate, which put in jeopardy her chances of returning to the Olympics. Wagner scored a 130.85 in her strongest event for 196.19, finishing fourth.

”I’m furious http://www.pittsburghsteelersteamstore.com/mason-rudolph-jersey , I am absolutely furious,” Wagner said. ”I know when I go and I lay it down and I absolutely left one jump on the table, but for me to put out two programs that I did at this competition as solid as I skated and to get those scores, I am furious, and I think deservedly so.”

SPEED SKATING

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Erin Jackson surprised herself and almost everyone else at the U.S. speedskating trials, becoming a first-time Olympian after just four months on ice.

Coming from the world of inline skating, Jackson qualified in the 500 meters by finishing third behind veterans Brittany Bowe and Heather Bergsma.

Bowe had the fastest time over two heats Friday night. She was quicker in her first run around the big oval, clocking 37.95 seconds. Her second run was 38.18. Bergsma also was quicker in her first heat at 38.24. Her second trip was 38.42.

Jackson was just the opposite. The 25-year-old skater from Ocala, Florida Authentic Jakub Voracek Jersey , went 39.22 in her first heat. She was even better in her second run, going 39.04.

”I really wasn’t expecting any of this, just coming in as a newbie, just trying to do the best I can,” she said, smiling. ”I still don’t even know.”

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NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL is sending the remaining portion of a $30 million investment in neurological research to government-funded entities despite ending the original agreement for the project.

The league said it would send $7.7 million each to the Department of Defense and a group that studies traumatic brain injuries. Another $2.3 million will go to the National Institute for Aging.

An agreement to issue the funds through the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health ended in August, and the NFL chose the final dispersals following discussions with experts on the most pressing scientific research needs.

Each of the research projects receives substantial federal funding. Through its involvement, the NFL hopes to learn more about concussions and other brain injuries.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) – The Oakland Raiders are set to bring Jon Gruden back for a second stint as coach.

A person with knowledge of the team’s plans said the Raiders are planning a news conference Tuesday to announce that Gruden is leaving the broadcast booth to come back to coaching. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has made no formal announcement.

The Raiders fired Jack Del Rio following a disappointing six-win season and talk immediately turned to Gruden. Gruden spent four years as coach for the Raiders before being dealt to Tampa Bay http://www.newyorkgiantsteamonline.com/b.j.-hill-jersey , where he beat Oakland in the Super Bowl following his first season in 2002. Gruden has been out of coaching for nine years.

The news conference was first reported by the Raiders Snake Pit website.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Hall of Famer Julius Erving fell ill at the Philadelphia 76ers’ game and was taken to a hospital.

There was no immediate update on his condition.

”Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving fell ill at tonight’s game and was taken to a local hospital, where he is currently being evaluated. He is expected to be released after the evaluation,” said a statement on behalf of Erving’s management team and the Sixers.

Erving, 67, attended the game and rang the ceremonial Liberty Bell before tipoff. The dunker more commonly known as ”Dr. J” was honored by the team to mark 35 years since he threw down his famous cradle dunk against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Erving led the Sixers to their last NBA championship in 1983 and was 1981 NBA MVP.

SPORTS ANALYTICS

BOSTON (AP) – Former President Barack Obama will speak at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference on Feb. 23, though it’s unclear what he plans to discuss.

The conference announced on Twitter that Obama, an avid sports fan, will make an appearance.

MIT has held the conference annually since 2007, hosting industry professionals to discuss the role of analytics in sports. This year Cheap Courtland Sutton Jersey , Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman are scheduled to speak, as are retired baseball star Alex Rodriguez, FiveThirtyEight founder Nate Silver and Los Angeles Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

Obama routinely filled out NCAA Tournament brackets on ESPN during his presidency, and his White House press secretary, Josh Earnest, once said Obama would consider being part of the ownership group for an NBA franchise.

NEW YORK — The Toronto Maple Leafs will hope to impact the Eastern Conference wild card race for the second time in as many nights Thursday.

But the New York Rangers won’t have to do much to fare better against the Maple Leafs than their fiercest local rivals did Wednesday night.

The Rangers will become the final Eastern Conference team to resume the post-All-Star Break schedule Thursday Authentic Marcus Davenport Jersey , when they host the Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden.

The Rangers will be playing for the first time since Jan. 25, when they salvaged the finale of a four-game road trip by edging the host San Jose Sharks 6-5. The Maple Leafs got their second half off to a rollicking start Wednesday, when they blanked the visiting New York Islanders 5-0.

The win by the Maple Leafs helped the Rangers (25-20-5), who remained tied with the Islanders for ninth place in the Eastern Conference. Both New York squads are one point behind the Philadelphia Flyers Titans Luke Falk Jersey , who enter Thursday in sole possession of the second wild card.

But to reach the playoffs for the eighth straight season, the Rangers know they’ll have to start stringing together wins, especially after a five-week span in which New York went 6-7-1 while dealing with the herky-jerky schedule created by the Christmas break, the “bye” week and the All-Star Break.

“Obviously Packers JK Scott Jersey , it’s nice to have a break, but it’s been a few lately,” Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist told reporters following practice Wednesday. “I look forward now to just going out and playing a lot of hockey and just taking on this challenge. It’s a good one for this team to try to answer her in the next few weeks.”

The Maple Leafs (29-18-5) are in far sturdier playoff position than the Rangers. Toronto enters Thursday third in the Atlantic Division, a whopping 15 points ahead of the fourth-place Detroit Red Wings.

Coach Mike Babcock hopes his squad shook off the rust and received a jolt of adrenaline Wednesday Cheap Jihad Ward Jersey , when rookies Travis Dermott and Justin Holl completed the scoring for Toronto by producing their first NHL goals.

Dermott and Holl had their fathers in attendance as the Maple Leafs began their “Fathers’ Trip.” Players will be joined by their dads during the two-game east coast swing to New York and Boston, where Toronto faces the Bruins on Saturday night.

“Obviously, good for those kids,” Babcock said. “You don’t get to score your first NHL goal very often — one time — (so) it’s great if your dad is here and great to see it. I saw between periods a few tears Authentic Dustin McGowan Jersey , which was nice to see as well.

“It’s not just an individual accomplishment. It’s a family accomplishment and they all should be proud. It’s a good win for our team tonight and a good way to start our trip.”

Lundqvist is expected to start for the Rangers against Maple Leafs backup Curtis McElhinney, who will play a night after No. 1 netminder Frederik Anderson earned his fourth shutout of the season by stopping all 28 shots he faced against the Islanders.

Lundqvist is 15-10-5 in 31 games against the Maple Leafs while McElhinney is 1-1-1 in four appearances against the Rangers.

SCOREBOARD

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Detroit at Green Bay, 8:30 p.m. EST. The NFC North rival Lions (3-4) and Packers (4-3) meet on Monday night looking to improve their offenses. While Detroit has moved the ball through the air behind Matthew Stafford, the Lions have struggled in the run game and inside the red zone. Green Bay is trying to get its passing attack back on track with backup Brett Hundley making his second start in place of injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

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STARS

Passing

– Jared Goff, Rams, set career highs with four touchdown throws and 311 yards passing in Los Angeles’ 51-17 rout of the New York Giants.

– Carson Wentz, Eagles, tossed four touchdown passes to give him an NFL-leading 23, and the Philadelphia Eagles routed the Denver Broncos 51-23.

– Kirk Cousins, Redskins, drove Washington 70 yards in 35 seconds, capped by Rob Kelley’s 1-yard touchdown run with less than a minute remaining to stun the Seattle Seahawks 17-14.

– Jacoby Brissett, Colts, threw for 308 yards and two TDs in Indianapolis’ 20-14 win at Houston.

– Drew Brees, Saints, completed 81.2 percent of his passes (22 of 27) for 263 yards and two touchdowns in New Orleans’ 30-10 victory over Tampa Bay.

– Derek Carr Cheap Lamar Jackson Jersey , Raiders, threw for 300 yards and a touchdown with an interception as Oakland topped Miami 27-24.

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Rushing

– Adrian Peterson, Cardinals, carried a career-high 37 times for 159 yards in Arizona’s 20-10 victory over winless San Francisco.

– Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys, ran for 93 yards and a TD on 27 carries in Dallas’ 28-17 win over Kansas City. Elliott’s six-game suspension was placed on hold by a federal court, allowing him to play.

– Jay Ajayi, Eagles, had 77 yards rushing and one score – a 46-yarder – in his Philadelphia debut, a 51-23 rout of Denver.

– Todd Gurley, Rams, ran for two touchdowns to help Los Angeles roll past the New York Giants 51-17.

– Corey Clement, Eagles, rushed for two scores and also caught a TD pass in Philadelphia’s 51-23 win over Denver.

– Rob Kelley, Redskins Authentic Marcus Davenport Jersey , had two TD runs, including a go-ahead 1-yard score in Washington’s 17-14 comeback victory at Seattle.

– Marshawn Lynch, Raiders, returned from a one-game suspension for shoving an official and scored two TDs in Oakland’s 27-24 win over Miami.

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Receiving

– T.Y. Hilton, Colts, had 175 yards receiving with two touchdowns to help Indianapolis halt a three-game skid with a 20-14 win at Houston.

– Alshon Jeffery, Eagles, had touchdown catches of 32 and 4 yards in Philadelphia’s 51-23 victory over Denver.

– Marqise Lee, Jaguars, had eight receptions for 75 yards and a TD in Jacksonville’s 23-7 victory over Cincinnati.

– Robert Woods, Rams, caught two of Jared Goff’s four touchdown tosses in Los Angeles’ 51-17 win over the New York Giants.

– Alvin Kamara, Saints, had six catches for 84 yards, including a 36-yard TD Cheap Mike Remmers Jersey , and also scored on a 6-yard run in New Orleans’ 30-10 win over Tampa Bay.

– Terrence Williams, Cowboys, caught a career-best nine passes for 141 yards in Dallas’ 29-17 victory over Kansas City.

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Special Teams

– Justin Hardee, Saints, blocked Bryan Anger’s punt and returned it 7 yards for a touchdown in New Orleans’ 30-10 win over Tampa Bay.

– Jaydon Mickens, Jaguars, returned a punt 63 yards for a score in the fourth quarter that sealed Jacksonville’s 23-7 in over Cincinnati.

– Greg Zuerlein, Rams, booted three field goals and made all six of his extra points in Los Angeles’ 51-17 rout of the New York Giants.

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Defense

– Jabaal Sheard, Colts, sealed Indianapolis’ 20-14 win at Houston with a sack – his second of the game – and forced fumble as time ran out.

– Kevin Byard, Titans, intercepted two passes in Tennessee’s 23-20 win over Baltimore, giving him five over his past two games.

– Keanu Neal, Falcons Dolphins Kalen Ballage Jersey , forced two fumbles by Jonathan Stewart and recovered one in Atlanta’s 20-17 loss to Jacksonville.

– Brandon Marshall, Broncos, scooped up the fumble after Von Miller stripped Nick Foles of the football, and ran it back 19 yards for a TD in Denver’s 51-23 loss at Philadelphia.

– Dwight Freeney, Seahawks, had two sacks in Seattle’s 17-14 loss to Washington, giving him three in the two games since joining the team.

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STREAKS & STATS

Alex Smith threw his first interception of the season in Kansas City’s 28-17 loss at Dallas. It ended a streak of 293 passes without a pick for Smith, who was 25 of 34 for 263 yards and two TDs. … The Rams’ 51-17 rout of the New York Giants was Los Angeles’ fifth win in six games to improve to 6-2, the franchise’s best start since 2001, when the club, then in St. Louis, went 14-2 in the regular season and eventually lost to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. … The Giants allowed the biggest offensive performance against them in a home game since Cleveland beat them 52-21 in the regular-season finale in 1964. … Cincinnati finished with a season-low 148 yards in a 23-7 loss to Jacksonville, the Bengals’ worst output since a 27-0 drubbing at Indianapolis in 2014 in which they managed just 135 yards. … Denver’s Demaryius Thomas caught his first TD pass this season, a 1-yard grab in the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 51-23. Cheap DeAndre Jordan Jersey , Cheap Giannis Antetokounmpo Jersey , Adidas Tuukka Rask Jersey , Lucas Duda Jersey Womens ,

LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights garnered a couple more records for an NHL expansion team with Wednesday night’s 7-3 victory over the Calgary Flames.

But for a team that has followed coach Gerard Gallant’s “one game at a time” mantra http://www.clevelandbrownsteamonline.com/denzel-ward-jersey , there wasn’t a lot of celebrating afterward.

The loudest cheers, in fact, were reserved for the Canada-USA women’s gold medal game on the TV in the locker room afterward.

“That’s a great accomplishment so far,” Gallant said when asked about breaking NHL records for most points in a season (84) and home wins (23) by an expansion team. “We’re real happy and we’re playing well, but, to be honest with you, we don’t talk about expansion anymore. We really don’t.”

No Authentic Yangervis Solarte Jersey , the Golden Knights (40-16-4), who lead the Western Conference and conclude a seven-game homestand Friday night against the Vancouver Canucks at T-Mobile Arena, aren’t satisfied with a 10-point lead in the Pacific Division with six weeks to go until the Stanley Cup playoffs begin. And barring a massive collapse, it’s fair to say Vegas will be making more history when it takes it spot in those playoffs.

“We know it’s our first year and that,” Gallant said. “We’re talking about playing well and getting points. We’ve got six weeks to play. That’s what the goal is. Paddle hard and get as many points as we can and see what happens on April 7th.”

That means not taking the sixth-place Canucks (23-30-7), who have lost 23 of their last 32 games (9-20-3) and are biting their fingernails as Monday’s trade deadline approaches, lightly.

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Gallant didn’t mention that was just one of two wins in the last nine games for Vancouver, who are coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to Colorado on Tuesday, a game the Canucks allowed five, count ’em, five power-play goals, including one to Nathan Mackinnon in OT.

“When you give up five penalty-kill goals, it’s something I’ve never seen before Cheap Robert Golden Jersey ,” center Brandon Sutter, who had a goal and an assist in the loss, said. “It was frustrating to lose in that fashion. I liked our game otherwise.”

Here’s the scary part for the Canucks: Colorado ranks 15th in the NHL in power-play (20.3). Vegas is seventh (21.3) and also ranks second in goals per game (3.5).

Somewhat overlooked in the win over Calgary was the fact Reilly Smith became the fifth Vegas player to hit the 20-goal mark this season. The Golden Knights had seven goal scorers in the contest, including center William Karlsson who notched his Western Conference leading 31st, and right winger Alex Tuch, who had the first “Gordie Howe hat trick” in team history with a goal, assist and fight.

Left wing David Perron also had two assists to give him a team-high 41 for the season. And goalie Marc-Andre Fleury registered his 20th win of the season (20-7-2 Cheap Bryce Petty Jersey , 2.10 goals-against average, .930 save percentage), the 10th time in his career he has hit the 20-win mark in a season. Fleury ranks 13th in NHL history with 395 wins.

“It’s unbelievable, obviously,” Perron said of breaking the expansion record for points in a season. “Early on it was cool to look at records. I think at this point we’re just trying to push teams down (the standings). We just want to keep getting better, and that’s what we’ve been doing.”

MIAMI (AP) Good news for the Miami Dolphins: They won’t face New England tight end Rob Gronkowski on Monday night.

It may not matter Bears Joel Iyiegbuniwe Jersey , however, given the disparity between the teams in the lopsided rivalry.

The Patriots’ three-time All-Pro tight end will sit out in serving one-game suspension for a late, gratuitous hit to the head of Buffalo Bills defensive back Tre’Davious White.

Even so, New England is an 11-point favorite on the road. That line didn’t budget after Gronkowski’s suspension was announced.

The Patriots (10-2) have won five of their past six games against Miami (5-7), including a 35-17 drubbing two weeks ago, when Gronkowski caught two touchdown passes.

Here are some things to know about the rematch:

REPLACING GRONK: With Gronk out, New England will turn to Dwayne Allen, who has endured a rough season.

The Patriots traded for him last offseason to replace Martellus Bennett Dolphins Albert Wilson Jersey , who signed with the Green Bay Packers. Allen was targeted just six times in the Patriots’ first eight games, with no catches, which led New England to re-sign Bennett after he was waived by Green Bay in October.

Allen has showed improvement over the past four games, with five catches for 40 yards and touchdown.

”He’s ready to go and always prepared and always works hard at his job, tries to get it right,” coach Bill Belichick said. ”We all make mistakes. We all correct them and try to do better the next time. He has embraced that.”

Gronkowski has eight touchdowns in 11 games against Miami. But coach Adam Gase said the Patriots will be tough to stop even without him, thanks to Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

”It’s always difficult, because Josh will do a good job of using the guys that he has and putting them in different positions Authentic Stephen Piscotty Jersey , and really forcing your defense to try to figure out where everybody is,” Gase said.

”You see a formation one time, and then you’ll never see it again. You’ve got one shot to try to make a good play. That’s why he’s really good. That’s why they’ve had a lot of success. They have good players, but at the same time, he puts those guys in a really good position.”

That makes good players less indispensable than on other teams. The Patriots are 20-5 without Gronkowski since his rookie season in 2010, including 9-0 since the start of the 2016 season.

DIVISION DOMINANCE: If Buffalo loses Sunday to Indianapolis, the Patriots will clinch their ninth consecutive AFC East title and their 17th division title since Robert Kraft purchased the team in 1994.

If Buffalo wins, the Patriots can clinch by beating Miami. The Patriots already own the record for the most division titles since 1994. Next are the Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers with 12 each.

The Dolphins have already been eliminated from the race for the division title. They’ve made the playoffs only once since 2008.

BEATING FATHER TIME: Tom Brady leads the NFL with 3 Authentic Pekka Rinne Jersey ,632 yards passing and needs just 47 yards to pass Warren Moon (3,678 for Seattle in 1997) for the most yards passing by a 40-year-old quarterback in a single season.

The oldest player to lead the league in passing was Fran Tarkenton with 3,468 yards for Minnesota in 1978 at age 38.

MOVING ON: One of the most viral moments from the Patriots’ win over the Bills last week didn’t even happen on the field. It came on the sideline when Brady and McDaniels got into a heated exchange in the first quarter after a 14-play drive yielded only a field goal.

Brady dismissed it as ”just football,” and McDaniels echoed that assessment.

”It’s a very competitive game and emotional game, and things like that can happen,” he said. ”Being in the game a long time, and understanding that Tommy’s a very emotional person and emotional player – it’s part of what makes him great. You understand that those things happen, and it’s never personal.”

OH-FER: Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler is 0-3 against the Patriots Cheap Derrick Nnadi Jersey , with five interceptions, seven sacks and a dismal passer rating of 70.5.

He lost to them once with Denver and twice with Chicago, and his teams were outscored 128-37.

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LAS VEGAS (AP) The expansion Golden Knights made an historic run through the regular season.

On to the next step Cheap DJ Moore Jersey , the playoffs – something entirely different, with Vegas facing a major test in the first round.

Postseason hockey makes its debut on The Strip on Wednesday night with the Knights hosting the Los Angeles Kings, an experienced playoff team that hoisted the Stanley Cup as recently as 2014 and that used to hold exhibition games in Vegas.

The teams split their four regular-season games, each winning once at home and once on the road, even as the Knights were making an unprecedented run through the regular season Authentic Cordy Glenn Jersey , which included winning the Pacific Division title. They were the first modern-era expansion team from any of the four major North American professional sports leagues to start from scratch and finish first in its division.

”It’s a new season now and we gotta keep battling and keep playing hard and do what we did all regular season long – win hockey games,” said Vegas coach Gerard Gallant, a heavy favorite to win the Jack Adams Award that honors the coach of the year. ”We’re playing against a real good LA team that’s had great playoff experience. It’s going to be a battle, but it’s gonna be fun.”

Here are some things to look for as Los Angeles, which won the Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014 Authentic Drew Hutchison Jersey , looks to end Vegas’ storybook first season.

FLOWER POWER: Veteran netminder Marc-Andre Fleury is back in the playoffs after hoisting the Stanley Cup the past two years with Pittsburgh. Gallant was never named a captain on the Golden Knights but the three-time champion and 14-year veteran – affectionately known as Flower – has been a locker room leader all season. Fleury finished second in the league with a 2.24 goals-against average. He was 1-0-1 with a 2.37 goals-against average and .931 save percentage against the Kings this season.

WILD BILL: William Karlsson finished the season with 43 goals and 35 assists. Last season with Columbus, he scored six goals and had 19 assists. His 37-goal improvement matched the third-largest year-to-year boost in NHL history. With Reilly Smith healthy again, rejoining Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault on the top line, the Golden Knights’ offense will be tough to contain.

KING QUICK: Los Angeles goalie Jonathan Quick snatched his second career William M. Jennings Trophy, an annual award given to the goalkeeper having played a minimum of 25 games for the team with the fewest goals scored against it. Quick saw the most action on a Kings team that allowed an NHL-low 203 goals Steelers Terrell Edmunds Jersey , eight fewer than the President’s Cup Trophy-winning Nashville Predators (211) and 11 less than the Boston Bruins (214). Quick was 1-1-1 with a 3.51 goals-against average and .908 save percentage against Vegas.

DOUGHTY THE DOUBTER: Back in December, Kings defenseman Drew Doughty was quoted as saying ”there’s no way they’re going to be a better team than us by the end of the season,” after the Golden Knights went into Los Angeles and stole a 3-2 victory in overtime.

”They’re a confident group, that’s for sure,” said former King and current Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb. ”I think that’s a little bit of Doughty’s personality. He’s a confident guy Cheap Dallas Goedert Jersey , rightfully so, he’s a great player. But we don’t really think much into that. We’re a confident group in here, too.”

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A number ofhigh profile athletes have taken part in the event, which has helped to raisemore than 拢30 million for good causes over the years. The last British man to winthe race was none other than Mo Farah in 2009, whilst in the women聮s event JoPavey took the title last year.

Preparing for an event

Training andpreparation are essential before undertaking any running event, whether it isthe 5K or 10 mile event. Unfortunately, running injuries are something allparticipants will have to contend with at some stage in their careers whetherin training, during a race or afterwards.

Before youmake your way to the start line of the race you need to ensure that you areprepared mentally and physically for what is ahead. If the first time you runis the actual event then not only will it be extremely difficult to completebut the risk of running injuries is increased through your lack of preparation.

At thebeginning you should create a running diary Cheap Oren Burks Jersey , giving yourself goals to achieve in the build-up to the run. This isdesigned to help you enhance your stamina so that you are able to run fasterand for longer each week. The training plan should be gradual to ensure thatyour body can adjust to the change in distances and timings to make you strongerand fitter.

Regardless ofwhether you are running 5K or even a marathon, the process is the same instarting with small numbers and working your way up until you are able to runthe required distance. Marathons are slightly different however in thattraining plans typically target the 20 mile barrier before an event. Training shouldbe split between distance training, speed and interval training, the latterbeing when you sprint at certain time frames within a run to really challengeyour body.

Training ultimatelyprepares your body for the run and gives you the best possible chance of completingit within your target time. The more training you do, the better you willperform. Training can also help to prevent running injuries, by toning yourmuscles and conditioning your body however sometimes injury is unavoidable andthere are some more common that others for runners.

Runners Knee

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Runners kneeoccurs as a result of overuse Packers Josh Jackson Jersey , typically when you push yourself too far duringtraining. Patients report a soreness or discomfort beneath the knee cap or toone side which can also cause inflammation. Any inflammation of the knee jointcan be very painful and seriously restrict movement, from being able to walk tothe shops to competing in a 5K event. Some patients often report a gratingsensation within the joint itself.

As discussed,training is essential in the build-up to your running event but you should knowyour limits and not push yourself too far, as this can increase the risk ofrunning injuries such as runners knee. If you believe you are suffering fromrunners knee symptoms then you should stop straight away and rest, as carryingon can cause more damage and prolong your recovery time.

Ankle Injuries

Running placesan enormous amount pressure on the lower joints in the ankle and knee,especially for those running on tarmac. If you think that when you run yourentire body weight is landing on your ankle and knee joints Panthers Rashaan Gaulden Jersey , therefore in timethere can be a weakness leading to running injuries.

Ankle injuriescan range in their severity from a simple strain to ligament tears to a brokenankle. The vast majority of ankle injuries are self-limiting in that they willget better in time with rest while the joint repairs itself.

A sprainedankle happens when there is mild damage to the ligaments, typically when theyhave been stretched unnaturally whether slipping on the road or falling fromthe pavement or landing awkwardly from a jump.

More seriousinjuries can involve longer periods of recovery and even surgery. For mildsprains you can use ice to help manage any inflammation and within a few daysyou should be back on your feet and ready to start your training once again, justtake it easy. You may also consider using an ankle support in the immediateaftermath of an injury in order to help manage any inflammation and offeradditional support to minimise the risk of further injury.

Final words on running injuries

Running injuriescan happen to professionals and amateurs and sometimes are unavoidable, butwhat is important is how to manage the condition and overcome it. With theGreat South Run just round the corner there will be some runners who areworking hard to make sure they can stand at the starting line, with othershaving overcome many hurdles during training from ankle injuries to runnersd knee.

Whilst aninjury can be very frustrating and demoralising you have to remember that youcan do something about it to speed up recovery, whether it is resting http://www.kansascitychiefsteamonline.com/armani-watts-jersey , gentleexercise, physiotherapy or the use of a sports brace. You should always remain positiveand be clear on what you want to achieve.