NFL Week 1 winners, losers, MVP, LVP, Studs, duds and more.

Now that the NFL has kicked off check out all the highlights, lowlights, and everything in between in Week 1 in the NFL.

  

Top Headlines:

(1) Brady - Gronk combo destroys Steelers
Brady shook off the deflategate accusations, lack of preseason work and all of his haters to perform and throw 4 TD's (3 to Gronk) tefeat the Steelers. Brady for MVP this season?
Hmmm....

(2) Cowboys, Romo, escape with big W over Giants
With no DeMarco Murray this season, another year of disappointment of not reaching Super Bowl & a division rival in week 1, it looked as if Cowboys would let the G-Men  grab a big road W. But a brain fart by Coach Coughlin and a Eli Manning

incompletion  set the stage for a clutch Romo comeback, hitting his main man Witten for a TD in the final seconds,  alleviating a big injury to Dez and avoiding the dreaded 0-1 start.
Romo was magical & looks as ready as ever to maybe get them Boys to the next level.

(3) Mariotta outshines Jameis in rookie QB duel, Titans roll 
In a matchup which featured the top 2 QBs in college last year, Mariotta threw 3 TDs in the first quarter alone, as the Titans defeated Tampa Bay.
While most people think Winston is the better rookie QB, Mariotta proved he will be someone to be reckoned with. And I'm sure he's not too thrilled he lost that Heisman Trophy to Jameis last year.
One up for Marcus in the pros...Stay tuned.


WK 1 OVERHYPE MACHINE AWARD GOES TO: 

EAGLES -  Granted the Eagles have a lot of new pieces, but after the first half? 20-3?
Where's the high powered offense?

DeMarco Murray stats: 8 rushes, 9 yards, 2 TDs

While the Eagles did get it rolling in the second half, it still remains to be seen if Bradford can stay healthy and if the other pieces will fit. If so? Eagles should be flying high by mid-season.
If not?
Chip Kelly could be on the waiver wire.

COLTS -   The Colts were the "Trendy" pick for the Super Bowl adding Gore, Andre Johnson, and others, solidifying their chances to get to the Super Bowl.  

However the Colts got blitzed by the Bills and their stingy D and rejuvenated O. Indy was shut out in the first half and dominated overall. Will be interesting to see how they bounce back.


SURPRISE SQUADS OF THE WEEK

BENGALS -  The Bengals despite having Super Bowl talent on the roster, have been known to not play up to their capabilities.  Well, with a healthy

Tyler Eifert and a seasoned D? A near shutout of the Raiders, a near flawless first half and a legion of "WhoDey" fans who feel this could- & should be the breakout year of the Bengals.

CHIEFS -  KC picked off new Texans QB Brian Hoyer on the first play and never looked back, scoring 26 at the half.. With a healthy Jamaal Charles and a more comfy and relaxed Alex Smith?
Could be a banner year for the Chiefs.

49ers -   After a tumultuous off with  the departure of their coach,  players being suspended, a legend going to other teams, and everything in between, it looks like the 49ers we're going to be headed for a rough season. but with a revamped defense, a quarterback who looks comfortable in the pocket for once, and a new running back in the fold with Carlos Hyde, it could become a good season for San Fran.


MVPs of Week 1 -

BRADY and GRONK -   The dynamic duo once again proved that when healthy, there is no better combo in the NFL.  both are on the early watch for MVP.

Tony Romo -   With his star  receiver injured, Romo led the Cowboys to an amazing drive late in the game to capture the first victory of the season over the Giants. not to mention that he leads the league and come back drives over the last 5 years. this could be Romo's banner year, as he looked as cool and calm as ever in directing the Cowboys to a huge win.

J.J. Watt -  Although Watts Texans team lost, the top Defensive player in the League did what he does best.
Dominate.

LVP (Least Valuable Players) of the week: 

LUCK - Colts   Luck was harassed all day by the Bills, and racked up a couple INTs en route to being shut out in the first half.. This from the front runner for preseason MVP?

BRIAN HOYER - Texans   Hoyer, after winning the job with a nice preseason, unloaded a INT on the games first play, setting the tone for a KC smacking of the Texans. Hoyer was replaced by Mallet, and won't start in game 2.
Talk about a rough start to a season.

BYRON MAXWELL - EAGLES     Maxwell, who left the Legion of boom and signed a youth contract with Philly, was torched by top wide receiver Julio Jones over and over and over again. Maxwell was brought to Philly to be a shutdown corner. If he can't get it done? The Eagles will be hurting.



Best team in Week 1 - BENGALS
Worst team in Week 1 - VIKINGS

Top 5 MUST WATCH Sporting Events this Weekend: Mayweather vs Canelo, Bama vs Texas A & M, and more

This weekend looks to be one of those MONUMENTAL sports weekends that sports heads crave; Interesting that its Friday the 13th, which could lead to some shocking - and possibly killer results which could lead to RIP for some people or teams; So here's SportsEffectLive.com top 5 Sports Events that you cannot miss this weekend:

S.E.LIVE HOT 5  MUST WATCH SCALE:

1 out of  5 - Oh did I wake up and this is still on?
2 out of  5 - Not bad, but im ready for the main event
3 out of  5 - Solid game, nothing spectacular 
4 out of  5 - We got everything set; Bring on the game of the week!
5 out of  5 - Cut the phones, family, everybody off! This IS IMPORTANT!


Boston  @  New York Yankees  -  Fri, Sat, Sun
With the pennant race hitting its final stretch, its for certain that these two powerhouse squads are right in the thick of it; Boston is the division leader, with the Yankess 3 games out of a pennant spot. You know these games are as good as it will get, except that Jeter won't be the star; It'll be A-Rod, which could spark another rumble or two. 
 
   
MUST WATCH FACTOR: 4.5 out of  5;



(1) ALABAMA  @ (6)  TEXAS A&M -  (3:30 PM EST) Sat
In the Regular Season GAME OF THE YEAR, will Johnny Manziel slay down the Goliaths of the college football world once again? Manziel has done any and everything he has wanted to do since he hit the green grass of Aggieland, and that huge upset of Bama last year. And it has irked everyone, especially the Tide, and even non-tide people such as Charles Barkley. Barkley, who is a Auburn Tiger til' he dies, recently said he is so sick of hearing about Johnny Manziel that he might - get this - root for the Crimson Tide. Did he jus say he would be saying "Roll Tide" Saturday afternoon?  WOW

MUST WATCH FACTOR: 5 out of 5






FLOYD MAYWEATHER  VS CANELO ALVAREZ -  (10 PM Est) Sat
This fight is billed "THE ONE" Simply because of these two longstanding great boxers with neither one taking a loss; Mayweather (44-0), with a win, will tie Rocky Marciano in record without a loss, which possibly puts him in the "BEST FIGHTER EVER" category; Make no mistake though; Alvarez is a dog in his own right (42-0-1), and best believe, as much as he has been in the media, knows what this victory would mean for him; Oh, and lets not forget the 60 million dollar purse involved as well, with at least 40 going to Mayweather's already insane bank account.

MUST WATCH FACTOR:  5 out of  5








Denver @  New York Giants    (Sunday 4:25pm EST)

With Peyton dropping 7 bombs on the Ravens last week and Eli bombing against the Cowboys, this game will have an interesting feel as the Manning Bowl continues; Peyton doesn't like playing his little brother, but Eli still has more rings than the elder Manning, which, you know has to motivate him a little; This could be the year for the Broncos, but can Big Bro defeat Little Bro again for the 5th consecutive time? Not so fast....

MUST WATCH FACTOR:  4 out of  5;











STEELERS  @ BENGALS  (MON 8pm EST)
This Monday Night Football clash will feature two teams who desperately need to get a W to avoid going 0-2 to start the season; The Steelers Ben Roethlisberger had held a death grip on the Bengals until last season, will look to rally the troops in which will be a hostile environment down in the Jungle; You know the Bengals will be upset coming off that lackadaisical finish against the Bears. Which team will stay tied for first in the AFC North?

MUST WATCH FACTOR:  4 out of 5






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Top 5 Games in the NFL this week:

The NFL has been great this year, with a ton of storylines for the final regular season week....While some teams have already reserved tickets to some exotic island for a getaway, others are playing for playoff positions, and also draft positions. Which brings us to our SELive Top 5 NFL Games of the Week:

SELive Watch Factor Rating: 1-5                  
 1- Catch the highlights
 2- Sleep off and on but watch
 3- Flick back and forth but watch when important
 4- Im checkin this game out, hope i get to watch it all
 5- Miss this game? Are u CRAZY! Wheres the remote!
 WEEK 17 Games
(1)  Baltimore (12-3)       at      Cincinnati   (9-6)    (1pmET) -  Normally this game would be a playoff tuneup for the Ravens,  but not this season, as the Bengals have suprised everyone, including themselves, while now having a shot at the playoffs; However, RayRay and the Rave squad also need this game badly, as they are looking to get a bye and a top seed in the playoffs. The Ravens have never had that home field, so i'm sure the Ravens will be ready. The question is, which Bengals team will we see? Andy Dalton and AJ Green have been saviors for the team, and they will have to be in top form today to pull off the win. And on top of that, the whole nation wants to see if Cincinnati can prove the doubters wrong, especially the ones in Cincinnati. Note: Nice to see that Bengals fans decided to get tickets at a 2 for 1 sale price so this game would be on TV..
SELive Watch Factor: 5

Jerome Simpson flips over defender into end zone - LITERALLY

(2)  NY Giants (8-7)      at        Dallas   (8-7)    -  (830pmET)  In this NFC East battle, the winner of this game will move on to the playoffs while the loser goes home. Both of these teams have been inconsistent all year, bringing us to this point. Dallas held a late 12 point lead against the Giants at home three weeks ago, but couldn't seal the deal, while the Giants have been a mystery to most, winning tough games and losing to inferior opponents. Pro Bowler Eli Manning has been, for the most part, a one man show...But with RB Bradshaw healthy, Jacobs seemingly playing with more intensity, and the Defense ramping up its game (along with being at home), it will take a focused Romo for 60 minutes to snap a jinx against the Giants, who have had the Cowboys number for the last 3 or 4 years.   SELive Watch Factor:  4.5

Will Tebow-Mania ride into playoffs?

(3)  Kansas City  (6-9)      at     Denver   (8-7)  (4:15pmET)     -   All year, the Broncos fanbase had been craving for Tim Tebow. When current Chiefs / former Broncos QB Kyle Orton wasn't generating wins, Tebow was given the opportunity. In return he has led the Broncos to a 7-4 record, given life to a franchishe which was looking towards the draft earlier this season, and has become a impossible guy to not like or hate. Even John Elway has bought in to TebowMagic. But 2 losses in a row, and a guy who feels scorned by the way the Broncos treated him (Orton) makes this a magical game in the Mile High City. Orton would like nothing better but to send the Broncos on vacation, and best believe he will do EVERYTHING in his power to make that happen. Will Ortons rage be enough to stop Tebow and his magic touch?   SELive Watch Factor: 5

(4) Indianapolis   (2-13)     at     Jacksonville   (4-11)   - While Jacksonville already have started looking into next season, the Colts have not; Especially Peyton Manning. While it was noted that Manning bought the backup QB a new car after the win last week, they will still need another win to stay out of the Andrew Luck Sweepstakes. Now where there has been all type of scenarios, believe this; Those players want Peyton Manning as the starting QB next season. And they will play inspired ball this game to prove it. Manning doesn't want another QB in his Colts spot next year, but with a loss, he might be battling Luck next year for that spot; or he could be somewhere else, say Jets or Cowboys next year?   SELive Watch Factor:  2

(5)  Pittsburgh    (11-4)     at      Cleveland    (4-11)  (4pmET)    -  While to most fans this game will be nothing special, this has major implications in the Playoff Race. If Baltimore wins, then this game will have as no meaning. However, if the Ravens lose to the Bengals, then Big Ben (on his injured ankle) will try to get the Steelers a first round bye, the division championship, and a chance to rest his body for another week. Last year the Browns beat the Steelers in a late Thursday game, and this will be a battle. Depending on how the Bengals Ravens game play out, of course.
SELive Watch Factor: 2.5