Mattie T’s Week 2 NFL Recaps

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Star Player of the Game: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, who completed 21 of 27 passes for 220 yards, 3 touchdowns & 1 interception.

Ryan on the immediate impact made by tight end Tony Gonzalez:

“He’s one of the greatest tight ends of all time. That was a huge pickup for us. He makes big plays for us in different situations when we need him. I’ve enjoyed playing with him thus far.”

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Star Player of the Game: Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who rushed 15 times for 92 yards & scored 1 touchdown.

Vikings head coach Brad Childress on quarterback Brett Favre breaking the NFL’s all time consecutive starts mark (271) on Sunday:

“Think about what you were doing in 1992. It’s a long time.”

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Star Player of the Game: Bengals running back Cedric Benson, who rushed 29 times for 141 yards.

Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco on his Lambeau Leap during Sunday’s game:

“It was fun. I had a little indecision on where to jump at first. I didn’t want to disrespect their tradition, so I was asking as I went along the line. I saw some Bengals fans that said it was OK.”

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Star Player of the Game: Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner, who completed 24 of 26 passes for 243 yards & 2 touchdowns.

Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald on Warner setting the NFL’s single-game record completion percentage (92.3%) on Sunday:

“Kurt’s found the fountain of youth somewhere. I don’t know where it is, but we’re blessed to have his services. He played error-free football to put our offense in a great position. When he’s back there in that kind of rhythm, it’s hard to deal with him.”

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Star Player of the Game: Raiders defensive end Greg Ellis, who recorded 5 tackles & 2 sacks.

Chiefs head coach Todd Haley on the team’s heartbreaking loss:

“When you have nine penalties, two turnovers and a couple other lapses, you’re not going to win most of the time. We didn’t get the result we wanted. We’re going to have a smart team here. Nine penalties and a couple of those things don’t reflect a smart team. We’re going to get back to work because we’re going to have a smart team here.”

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Star Player of the Game: Jets wide receiver Jerrico Cotchery, who caught 4 receptions for 87 yards.

Jets head coach Rex Ryan on the team’s big win over its’ AFC East rivals, who were picked by many to win the division:

“The big deal is, we’re a football team that should be respected,” Ryan said. “Sometimes we talk a little bit, but only because we have confidence in our football team.”

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Star Player of the Game: Saints wide receiver Marques Colston, who caught 8 receptions for 98 yards & scored 2 touchdowns.

Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb on his 1st NFL start:

“I’ve got to cut those turnovers out. I know better than that. I will do it.”

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Star Player of the Game: Texans quarterback Matt Schaub, who completed 25 of 39 passes for 357 yards & 4 touchdowns.

Texans receiver Andre Johnson on the team’s first September win in over 2 years:

“It started off ugly, but we talked last night as a team and we said all we have was each other. No one was giving us a chance to win this game.”

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Star Player of the Game: Redskins running back Clinton Portis, who rushed 19 times for 79 yards.

Redskins tight end Chris Cooley on the home team’s fans booing them throughout the game:

“I understand that they want us to beat the Rams by 40. But we still won, and if we continue to win games, that’s great. The booing was unnecessary.”

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Star Player of the Game: 49ers running back Frank Gore, who rushed 16 times for 207 yards & scored 2 touchdowns.

Seahawks head coach Jim Mora on the rib injury to his star quarterback Matt Hasselbeck:

“It is a rib bruise at this point. He’s doing much better … he’s feeling much more comfortable. We believe at this point, and it’s very preliminary, that he’s going to be OK.”

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Star Player of the Game: Bills running back Fred Jackson, who rushed 28 times for 163 yards.

Bills quarterback Trent Edwards on throwing his 1st career touchdown pass to Terrell Owens:

“I was excited and he was excited. I don’t really recall what was said, but I’m honestly hoping that that continues to happen. I think that’s why we have him.”

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Star Player of the Game: Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, who completed 27 of 38 passes for 236 yards & 2 touchdowns.

Steelers kicker Jeff Reed on his two field goal misses during the 4th quarter:

“I’m just embarrassed, you know, because these guys fight their tails off to win the game. If there is one player that can single-handedly lose the game, I’ll take credit for it.”

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Star Player of the Game: Broncos running back Correll Buckhalter, who rushed 9 times for 76 yards & scored 1 touchdown.

Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil on tying a franchise-record with 4 sacks on Sunday (all during the 2nd half):

“Yeah, I guess I’m a linebacker now, It’s fun, though. I get to play linebacker and I still get to do what I love—rush the passer. I’ve found my niche. … It makes me a complete player.”

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Star Player of the Game: Ravens running back Willie McGahee, who rushed 15 times for 79 yards & scored 2 touchdowns.

Ray Lewis on his game-defining stop on Darren Sproles with San Diego facing 4th-and-2 late:

“That was probably one of the greatest plays of my career because of my team, because of what we did as a team.”

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Star Player of the Game: Giants quarterback Eli Manning, who completed 25 of 38 passes for 330 yards & 2 touchdowns.

Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce on playing in front of an NFL record 105, 121 fans in the new Texas Stadium’s official regular-season opener:

“People were talking about this like it was the Super Bowl in the second week of the season. We just came here to win a football game.”

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Star Player of the Game: Colts tight end Dallas Clark, who caught 7 passes for 183 yards & scored 1 touchdown.

Colts quarterback Peyton Manning on winning the game despite holding the ball for under 15 minutes, which hasn’t happened since 1977:

“It was about being efficient when it counted, in the fourth quarter. That’s really what the game’s about.”

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