Mattie T’s Week 12 NFL Recaps
Written by The Go-To-Man Mattie T. on December 2, 2009
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Star Player of the Game: Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who completed 28 of 39 passes for 348 yards & threw for 3 touchdowns.
Packers cornerback Charles Woodson on his 2-interception game:
“Being here in Michigan with all the fans I know I still have here. I just wanted to remind those guys what it was like back when I was in school.”
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Star Player of the Game: Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin, who caught 7 receptions for 145 yards & scored 1 touchdown.
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo on maintaining focus heading into December:
“I think you put yourself in position well before December. You have to maintain a level of consistency, then you raise it up going into January—if you’re good enough to do that.”
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Star Player of the Game: Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno, who rushed 19 times for 88 yards & scored 1 touchdown.
Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels on his expletive, which was caught on-air by NFL Network’s cameras:
“It’s the NFL Network. Doesn’t surprise me.”
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Star Player of the Game: Bills running back Fred Jackson, who rushed 15 times for 73 yards & scored 2 touchdowns.
Bills interim head coach Perry Fewell on his first career win:
“How sweet it is, baby. We’ve been talking about finishing. That’s what we did today.”
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Star Player of the Game: Seahawks running back Justin Forsett, who rushed 22 times for 130 yards & scored 2 touchdowns.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Wilson on the team’s 10 straight win over the Rams:
“No matter what their record is, you’ve got to celebrate, be happy and keep it going. If it wasn’t for the ‘W’ I wouldn’t be doing this interview with a smile on my face.”
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Star Player of the Game: Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant, who caught 5 receptions for 94 yards.
Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb on the in-game pep talk given to his teammates:
“You got to get your point across. There’s nothing soft-spoken on the sideline. When you have a talented team, sometimes you need to bring the nasty attitude out of them.”
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Star Player of the Game: Falcons quarterback Chris Redman, who completed 23 of 41 passes for 243 yards & threw for 2 touchdowns.
Falcons head coach Mike Smith on the play of Redman, who entered the game for an injured Matt Ryan (toe):
“As a backup in the league, it’s a very difficult position. I know Chris is always going to be prepared. I had no doubt Chris was going to come in and execute efficiently.”
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Star Player of the Game: Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, who completed 27 of 35 passes for 244 yards while throwing for 3 touchdowns & 2 interceptions.
Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne on the team’s 2nd half comeback:
“If you doubt, you’re done. It’s just like showing a bad poker face. If they see that, you’re in trouble. Guys just stick with it. We knew the defense was going to pick it up. We know we have to take care of the offense and get some drives going.”
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Star Player of the Game: Bengals running back Larry Johnson, who rushed 22 times for 107 yards.
Johnson on his 22 rushing attempts:
“By far, this isn’t what I was expecting. I wasn’t expecting to come in and play as much as I did today.”
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Star Player of the Game: Jets running back Thomas Jones, who rushed 25 times for 75 yards & scored 1 touchdown.
Jets cornerback Kerry Rhodes on his 2-interception game despite getting benched:
“I got the message. The message was sent. Now, I am moving on and you’re going to see Kerry Rhodes.”
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Star Player of the Game: Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, who caught 7 receptions for 118 yards & scored 2 touchdowns.
Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson on the team’s 6th consecutive win Sunday:
“I think we are a pretty good team. I think we can challenge any team and beat any team. I think it shows what kind of a team we really are when we come play like this against a team we are supposed to beat.”
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Star Player of the Game: 49ers quarterback Alex Smith, who completed 27 of 41 passes for 232 yards while throwing for 2 touchdowns.
Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee on his 21-yard field goal miss:
“The short one was unacceptable, plain and simple. I take full responsibility for it. I am a professional.”
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Star Player of the Game: Titans quarterback Vince Young, who completed 27 of 43 passes for 387 yards while throwing for 1 touchdown.
Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt on catching the game-winning touchdown reception with no time remaining:
“Emotions—there’s really no words for it. Everybody is just so happy. You see people with the expressions that you didn’t see around here for a long time. It just feels so special to be in the locker room with those fellas.”
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Star Player of the Game: Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, who completed 32 of 48 passes for 392 yards & threw for 3 touchdowns.
Vikings defensive end Jared Allen on the play of Bears quarterback Jay Cutler:
“I’ll be honest. That was the most poised I’ve ever seen him playing against him. Sometimes he can get frustrated, but like I said they had a couple drives where they … were making a few plays.”
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Star Player of the Game: Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, who completed 23 of 35 passes for 289 yards while throwing for 1 touchdown.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin on the debut of Dennis Dixon, who made his 1st NFL start on Sunday:
“I like his demeanor throughout it all. He made some plays. I thought he represented himself relatively well.”
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Star Player of the Game: Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who completed 18 of 23 passes for 371 yards & threw for 5 touchdowns.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on his team’s defensive effort:
“We had several blown coverages and they took advantage. There were enormous mistakes on our part. You can’t make those mistakes against a good team.”
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