The Nickel Package

5 REUNIONS

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*--* Philadelphia receiver Terrell Owens and San Francisco * The ex-49er faces his former team for the first time. Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner and St. Louis * Warner faces the franchise he guided to two Super Bowls. Atl. DT Jonathan Babineaux and Seattle safety Jordan Babineaux * Guess which brother got to the dinner table first? Denver’s Champ Bailey and San Diego’s Marty Schottenheimer * Schottenheimer was Bailey’s coach with the Redskins. Washington’s Joe Gibbs and Dallas’ Bill Parcells * Monday marks the 20th time the legends have faced each other.

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5 HIGHS AND LOWS FROM WEEK 1

Most blitzes

* Coach Jim Mora Jr.’s Atlanta defense, 30 times on 47 pass plays.

Most yards after contact per rush

* Pittsburgh’s Willie Parker, 123 yards.

Most clutch catches

* Joey Galloway led league with four receptions on third- or fourth-down that resulted in a first down or touchdown.

Fewest times knocked down

* Washington’s Mark Brunell, Miami’s Gus Frerotte and Denver’s Jake Plummer, once each.

Most times knocked down

* St. Louis’ Marc Bulger, 11 times.

Source:

Stats LLC

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5 TELLING STATISTICS

*--* * Carolina has lost its last four home games against AFC opponents by a combined 81-47. * Buffalo’s defense had five takeaways and five sacks in its season-opening victory over Houston. * San Francisco has won the last five meetings in Philadelphia, where the 49ers are 9-2-1. * San Diego is 0-4 at Denver’s Invesco Field and has never had a lead there. * Cleveland quarterback Trent Dilfer has never won at Lambeau Field, going 0-5 as a starter with Tampa Bay.

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5 LOCKS

*--* Philadelphia over San Francisco * Eagles will regain their pride with a victory at home. New York Jets over Miami * Dolphins are 1-6 in last seven trips to play the Jets at the Meadowlands. Indianapolis over Jacksonville * Colts will avenge their only home loss of last season. Detroit over Chicago * In last five games, Bears have averaged 8.4 points and 210.8 yards of offense. Green Bay over Cleveland * Brett Favre has a 108.5 rating in three career starts versus the Browns.

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STAR RATINGS

*--* ***** * Willie Parker’s 209 yards from scrimmage most by a Steeler back in 13 years. **** * Chiefs had three takeaways, three forced fumbles, three sacks against Jets. *** * Tampa Bay rookies scored all three Buccaneer touchdowns vs. Minnesota. ** * Tackle Kris Jenkins (knee) lost for season after Carolina put him back in. * * After going 0 for 5 in last week’s locks, I’m scrapping plans for 1-900 number.

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