NFL 2K1 - Strategy Guide (Page 02)

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 The 49ers do not have a powerful front offensive 5, so you will have to rely on your passing game a lot. This
  can cause problems because J. Garcia is not that high rated of a passer. Try to throw to just open
  receivers. Throwing into a crowd will get a nice interception for the other team.

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 The secondary of the 49ers is pitiful. They are short, small, and slow. You will get passed on, no matter
  what anyone says. The only way to fight against this is to put your defense into Nickel packages almost
  every single down. More CBs mean less open receivers, which means well for you.

 The front four of the 49ers is not too great, but with help from the linebacker corps, they should be able to
  stop the run fairly easy. Watch for outside runs though, your CB's cannot get away from blocks at all.

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     2. Chicago Bears
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 The Chicago Bears drafted C. McNown in hopes that he could bring the glory days back to the Bears. The
  scouts of the Bears aren't very good, and the fans of Chicago's Bears are hurting because of it.

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 City: Chicago
 Stadium: Soldier Field
 Offense: 85 Key Players: C. McNown - C. Inis - Marcus Robinson - B. Engram
 Defense: 78 Key Players: B. Culpepper - P. Daniels - B. Urlacher - T. Parrish
 Overall: 79

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 The top performers on this squad are C. Enis and M. Robinson. Enis has the power to force mistackles,
  and also has the speed to break the long ones. The defense better put two or three DBs on M. Robinson, because
  he will blow you away if you give him the chance.

 Give the opposition a mix between the run and pass and you will fair well here. If your line collapses, run
  out of the pocket and use C. McNown to scramble to the first. Jam the ball up the middle and force the hole
  to get six a carry.

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 Chicago has a nice pass rush line, but they are susceptible to the run. Blitz with the linebackers to fill the
  gaps and hope you do not get burned. Your DBs should pick up any receivers that manage to get out.

 The secondary crew of the Bears is fairly decent. Their top three corners can cover well, and also have the speed
  to catch up. But watch out. If the offense spreads the field, and has four or five receivers, those two extras will
  be able to get open. Try to stick to 4-3 and 3-4 combos.
 
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     3. Cincinnati Bengals
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 The Cincinnati Bengals are moved into a new stadium this year, and hopefully a new life. They have struggled
  in recent history, but there is promise in the A. Smith/C. Dillon/P. Warrick trio. If they can
  mature well, they can get as good as the Colts trio.

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 City: Cincinnati
 Stadium: Paul Brown Stadium
 Offense: 68 Key Players: C. Dillon - P. Warrick - A. Smith - T. McGee
 Defense: 59 Key Players: T. Barndt - M. Bankston - T. Spikes - B. Simmons
 Overall: 62

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 This team has what it takes to be great, but they do not know how to take advantage of their abilities. Peter
  Warrick is very good, and so is C. Dillon. Why can't they do anything? Bad play calling and bad
  decisions by the 2nd year QB, A. Smith. Once he matures into a good back, he will be able to bring the
  Bengals home at least a playoff ring.

Give the ball to C. Dillon on at least 60 percent of the carries and you should be able to open the passing game.
 Launch one to P. Warrick deep and you are set to win. Remember though. The passing game sets up the running game,
 and the running game sets up the passing game. You need a mixture of both to win with this team.

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 The defense on this team has some good players, but only a few. To be great, you need at least more then 3.
  Their secondary is really beat up with some bad players, but the front four and the linebackers can hold their
  own. Expect to be able to do something against the run. Do not expect to do anything with the pass.

 Blitz on run downs and bring a corner on a passing down to give pressure to the QB to force short passes. At
  least your corners can defend against the pass a little...

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     4. Buffalo Bills
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 After a very sad play for the Bills in the playoffs last year, they were eliminated from post-season. This
  year they have high hopes with a revamped defense and a powerful, efficient offense. D. Flutie still
  should have started.

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 City: Orchard Park
 Stadium: Ralph Wilson Stadium
 Offense: 91 Key Players: R. Johnson - A. Smith - E. Moulds - J. Riemersma
 Defense: 78 Key Players: T. Washington - P. Hansen - S. Cowart - S. Rogers
 Overall: 83

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 The Bills have a good QB in R. Johnson, so passing the ball should be a breeze, especially with a reciever
  like E. Moulds. Run plays in the shotgun formation, and try to confuse the defense with some play action
  draws. Throw quick, precise pass routes. R. Johnson doesn't do very well under pressure and will lob the ball
  from time to time.

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 The Bills have a NICE linebacking group, so run the 3-4 without hesitation. Blitz the outside men to protect
  against the toss. On run downs, play the 4-3, or 3-4 with linebackers blitzing. You do not want to leave the
  deep spots open to the deep pass, as the DB's can be flaky at times. Do not safety blitz too often and only
  do it when you are sure you will not get beat by the pass.

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     5. Denver Broncos
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 When J. Elway retired, the Broncos did not know where to turn. They had B. Brister and B. Griese to
  choose from. They are lucky they made a good decision to stay with B. Griese, who is now putting up all-pro
  numbers in the NFL. T. Davis is back after a torn ACL injury and almost to top form. E. McCaffrey and
  R. Smith give the Broncos the passing game they needed to make the playoffs.

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City: Denver
Stadium: Mile High Stadium
Offense: 88 Key Players: T. Davis - R. Smith - E. McCaffrey - B. Griese
Defense: 84 Key Players: T. Buckley - R. Crockett - J. Mobley - M. Tanuvasa
Overall: 86

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 Run, run, run, run, run. Run the ball. T. Davis is diesel in the backfield, and he can run over anybody. The
  Bronco offensive line is so good, anyone could do good, even Bill Gates. Run the ball. Jam in down their
  throats, then pass it once in a while when you see them charging with everything they've got. The key to
  the Broncos success is thier running game, no doubt. Everything revolves around it.

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 Do not get your linebackers mixed up with the wide receivers. That is certain death. Run the dime package
  mainly and do not blitz too much. The line should be able to handle the run against mediocre backs. You have
  some pretty good DBs, so do not worry about them too much. Just do not get mismatches against your linebackers.

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     6. Cleveland Browns
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 The newly created Cleveland Browns invested in T. Couch and K. Johnson and they are getting their money's
  worth. The Browns WERE doing well until T. Couch got hurt. Expect them to kick ass next year, when they get
  some new free agents, and T. Couch back. All they need is time, and they've got lots of it.

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 City: Cleveland
 Stadium: Cleveland Browns Stadium
 Offense: 63 Key Players: T. Couch - E. Rhett - K. Johnson - D. Chiaverini
 Defense: 64 Key Players: C. Brown - J. Miller - P. Ellsworth - C. Fuller
 Overall: 63

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 The Browns are the king of short, precise plays. Going long is not for them. In fact, they do not have a deep
  threat now. E. Rhett is a good back who can cut, dash, and hit his way to the goal line. The passing game
  should not be a huge problem, but you can't throw deep. At all. Just go for the quick slants and outer cuts,
  and you will do fine. Throwing a screen off to the side doesn't hurt once in a while either, specially with
  someone like Rhett. This could open the deep pass to K. Johnson.

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 I recommend doing the 4-3 packages while playing with the Browns defense. They have a good line with a young
  C. Brown. The DBs aren't too shabby themselves and should be able to keep two or three receivers at bay. Also,
  blitzing the linebackers to cover up the holes that open for the run would not be a bad idea either. I saw
  that the interior line was very susceptible to the run, and needs help.

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     7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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 The mighty defense of Tampa Bay now has an offense to bring to the prom. J. Green, K. Johnson, M. Alstot,
  and W. Dunn are a force to be reckoned with. You can't stop them. J. Green has the speed, K. Johnson the strength,
  M. Alstot the rumbling power, and W. Dunn the jukes. S. King is finally coming into his own, but he still has
  room for lots of improvement.

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 City: Tampa Bay
 Stadium: Raymond James
 Offense: 91 Key Players: W. Dunn - K. Johnson - J. Green - S. King
 Defense: 97 Key Players: W. Sapp - J. Lynch - D. Abraham - D. Brooks
 Overall: 94

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 The Tampa Bay GM has brought in a nice arsenal of rockets this year. Well, only 1. K. Johnson. He opens the game
  so much for the Buccaneers. Now J. Green is not the only one that can do anything. W. Dunn and M. Alstot can now
  run the ball easier since people worry about the run. Ram the ball, pass the ball, it all works out in the end
  when you have an offense like this.

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 You do not even need an offense with a defense like this. The Bucs proved that last year when they went to the 
  NFC Championship. Of course it is nice now that they have one. Play lots of 4-3 and Nickle packages. You have
  the CB's and linemen to do both of the jobs and you can blitz with it. Blitzing with this speed hurts.

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     8. Arizona Cardinals
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 Arizona is in a good spot this year. They have some offense, and some defense. You can't win games without at 
  least one of them and you definitely can't win a championship without both of them. There is some silver lining
  in J. Plummer, but until he matures, it's going to be a long season.

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 City: Tempe
 Stadium: Sun Devil Stadium
 Offense: 69 Key Players: J. Plummer - T. Jones - R. Moore - F. Sanders
 Defense: 74 Key Players: S. Rice - R. McKinnon - R. Fredricks - A. Williams
 Overall: 71

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 When on offense, the Cardinals need to pass it to R. Moore and F. Sanders, and T. Jones out of the back field,
  and get the ball down field. You need to pound the ball also. Let the Safeties come in to try to stop you and
  then you stab them in the back and throw it long for a touchdown. Remember, J. Plummer is a Scrambling QB. Use
  this to your advantage, and get some yards when the receivers aren't open.

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 Arizona has some good pass rush in S. Rice and a good CB in A. Williams. Let S. Rice blitz on all passing downs
  and force the ugly throw towards A. Williams. He will surely pick it off. Do not be afraid of the run, your LB's
  got your back and will crush wannabe running backs and send them packing. Stick to Nickle Blitz package with
  this team.

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     9. San Diego Chargers
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 With a dominating run defense, the Chargers can easily stop the run,  but can they stop the pass? Their offense
  is still suffering from Leaf Syndrome, and will continue until they find someway to get out of that hefty
  contract they made with the dysfunctional QB.

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 City: San Diego
 Stadium: QUALCOMM Stadium
 Offense: 62 Key Players: C. Conway - J. Graham - F. Jones - R. Leaf
 Defense: 81 Key Players: R. Johnson - J. Seau - R. Harrison - E. Hill
 Overall: 72

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 Not much you can do with this team. Ryan Leaf has little clutch, so all you need is a blitz to shake the man
  up. He can get passes accurately to his receivers, and even can throw pretty far, so there are bright spots.
  You will have huge troubles running with K. Bynum. He is one of the worst starting running backs in the
  league. Rely on the pass and you can do it.

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 With a linebacker corp lead by the famous J. Seau, you should have no problems covering the inside run and
  pass. Although the CB's can be flaky sometimes, they can usually get back to the ball with their speed.
  Use mostly 4-3 and 4-3 blitz packages to guide this team to a victory.

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     10. Kansas City Chiefs
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 The Kansas City Chiefs aren't a hugely dominating team, but they can win games and can make it to the playoffs.
  They have a steady running game in M. Cloud, and a decent passing game in E. Grbac. With the loss of the late
  Derrick Thomas, the leader of the Chiefs defensive unit, the Chiefs will have some problems, but maybe they can
  rally for their fallen comrade.
      
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 City: Kansas City
 Stadium: Kansas City Stadium
 Offense: 79 Key Players: E. Grbac - M. Cloud - D. Alexander - T. Gonzalez
 Defense: 77 Key Players: C. McGlockton - D. Edwards - J. Woods - J. Hasty
 Overall: 77

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 Although the team doesn't have any outstanding players besides T. Gonzalez, they should do well against most
  defenses. Try to run up the middle behind T. Grunhard and W. Shields. They have some of the best run blocking
  in the league and should get you maximum yardage with the run. Passing to T. Gonzalez on slant and outside
  passes are the high percentage throws.

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 This defense comes included with two stellar linebackers and a great CB to help them. The line might have
  problems running against the stronger offensive lines, but the linebackers will help as long as they do not 
  get caught on an inside blitz when the play goes outwards. Play 4-3 and 3-4 packages with this defense to
  defend.

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     11. Indianapolis Colts
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 The young trio of P. Manning, E. James, and M. Harrison are sure to bring the Colts a promise to THE game.
  Their defense is strong, but their offense is the one that will score points against any offense. They have
  the running game, and the passing game to kick ass, even against teams like the Buccaneers.

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 City: Indianapolis
 Stadium: RCA Dome
 Offense: 98 Key Players: P. Manning - E. James - M. Harrison - T. Wilkins
 Defense: 78 Key Players: E. Johnson - C. Bratzke - C. Bennett - C. Cota
 Overall: 88

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 Oh damn. Sorry, this offense sucks...and I'm lying! No matter what happens, this offense should not be
  stopped if you know what you are doing. Running with E. James is like eating cereal for dinner! Same with
  hooking up with M. Harrison, one of the best receivers in the game. Sheeeeeeet, eating cereal for dinner
  is probably harder.

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 Not bad. A good defense for a stellar offense. With a DB like C. Cota, you should not have much problem with
  the long ball. E. Johnson, and C. Bratzke can hold thier own against the run, but do not get caught on the
  weaker side of the ball or you can be in trouble. 4-3 and 4-3 blitz packages do well with this defense.

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     12. Dallas Cowboys
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 With the addition of J. Galloway, and both T. Aikman, and E. Smith, the Cowboys have a chance at another
  deadly trio. Along with R. Ismail, they have a chance at quadrio? Anyways, their defense is decently good,
  getting a B rating from NFL2K1.

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 City: Irving
 Stadium: Dallas Stadium
 Offense: 98 Key Players: T. Aikman - E. Smith - J. Galloway - R. Ismail
 Defense: 78 Key Players: D. Coakley - R. McNeil - J. Bowden - G. Ellis
 Overall: 88

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 Accurate quarterback. Fast receivers. Powerful juking running. What else do you need to fight the
  best defenses in the NFL? A line would help, but the quick pass routes to the outside should make sure
  linebackers do not blitz.

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 Only one player can do anything, and that is D. Coakley. I do not know what to say, but stack up on 4-3 Cover
  eight a lot and try not to get wasted on the deep pass. Also try not to miss tackles, as you will not have luck
  catching up against some of the fastest.

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      13. Miami Dolphins
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 With the retirement of Dan Marino, the passing game of the Dolphins is in jeopardy. Who will take his spot?
  J. Fielder can try, but does he have the skills to? And you do not have a huge running game, the Dolphins
  never did before, why would they have it now?

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 City: Miami
 Stadium: Pro Player Stadium
 Offense: 70 Key Players: J. Fiedler - L. Smith - T. Martin - O. Gadsden
 Defense: 96 Key Players: T. Bowens - B. Marion - Z. Thomas - S. Madison
 Overall: 83

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 A very average offense. Do not expect to blow out your opponents, but also stick to the high percentage plays.
  You know, slants, cut outs, running plays. Stuff that is not long ball. I-Formation is a good formation for
  these types of plays. Try to mix it up and confuse the defense with motions. Do not expect to blow your
  opponents with speed.

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 Bling, Bling is the only thing that describes this defensive unit. They have two 99 or above corner backs who
  will get the interceptions and make them pound your front four. There, you have help with a person named
  Z. Thomas. With amazing speed and strength, running backs are eaten for a in-game snack.

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      14. Philadelphia Eagles
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 With a powerful scrambling quarterback in D. McNabb, and a nice running game in D. Staley and B. Mitchell,
  the Eagles have a chance to make it to the playoffs. If they can find some receivers, and some other players
  at vital positions, they can be a contender for the Superbowl.

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 City: Philadelphia
 Stadium: Veterans Stadium
 Offense: 65 Key Players: D. McNabb - D. Staley - T. Small - C. Johnson
 Defense: 74 Key Players: C. Simon - H. Douglas - T. Vincent - B. Taylor
 Overall: 68

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 Make use of D. McNabb. If your receivers do not get open, run out of the pocket and go for the first down. McNabb
  has some nice speed and can outrun most defensive linemen. D. Staley will help open up the passing game, but
  do not rely on him too much, because he is not a stellar star quite yet. Remember, run around with D. McNabb.

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 A nice secondary with three corner backs with over 90 overall rating, you will not have much trouble defending against
  the pass. The run is what you should worry about. Try to stack up your line and blitz to expect the run.
  Do not get caught with your pants down though, or you will be weeping it up in a city where the fans just ain't
  to kind.

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      15. Atlanta Falcons
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 The Falcons lost J. Anderson near the beginning of the year due to a torn ligament in his leg. He is finally
  back and is kicking booty all over the place. This is the foundation for the Falcons, can they give him some
  help, or will he have to bring them to the Superbowl like he did a few years ago, by himself?

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 City: Atlanta
 Stadium: Georgia Dome
 Offense: 73 Key Players: C. Chandler - J. Anderson - T. Mathis - T. Dwight
 Defense: 82 Key Players: S. Dronett - J. Tuggle - A. Ambrose - R. Buchanan
 Overall: 77

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 The passing game is really shaky for the Falcons. C. Chandler is not a very accurate thrower, but he can throw
  the ball deep and sometimes get the good plays. He only has one good receiver, T. Mathis, but it's hard to three
  secondaries off one guy when you have no one else to throw it too. Run the ball a lot with J. Smith. He breaks
  tackles like a machine and earns the nickname Dirty Bird by his 'take no prisoners' type running.

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 Far from perfect, but pretty well overall, the main problem is the line. They have no good linemen. They have one
  good linebacker to back those guys up, and two corner backs to back those guys up, but by then it's already a 15
  yard gain. Blitz your linebackers in Nickle Blitz and you should not have a problem forcing the throw, 
  hopefully into one of your guys' hand.

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      16. New York Giants
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 With a promising rookie in R. Dayne, and an accurate quarterback in K. Collins, the Giants look to have a playoff
  bound season. With J. Sehorn leading a B- defense, they also look to be one of the top defenses in the league.
  Maybe the offense can win a few this year?

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 City: East Rutherford
 Stadium: Giants Stadium
 Offense: 71 Key Players: K. Collins - R. Dayne - A. Toomer - I. Hilliard
 Defense: 83 Key Players: M. Strahan - J. Armstead - J. Sehorn - K. Hamilton
 Overall: 76

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 Give it to R. Dayne for a charge throw defensive lines. This heavy-set running shows his amazing speed around the
  outside, while showing his strength up the middle. Throw to the open A. Toomer, and expect accurate passes. The
  defense is ranked low mostly because the offensive line is not very good, so that means you will have to juke some
  guys out with R. Dayne.

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 On the outside line, M. Strahan eats quarterbacks for lunch, and dinner. At linebacker, J. Armstead eats up
  stray running backs for breakfast, and J. Sehorn eats footballs for a in-game snack. You have one good player at
  each position. Make use of this and switch to the player that is closest. So, if they are running, get J. Armstead,
  passing, get M. Strahan, and then switch to J. Sehorn to pick the ball off.

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      17. Jacksonville Jaguars
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 With a disappointing three losses to the Superbowl runner-ups, the Jaguars were sent home just inches away from the
  Big Game. They are hungry for it this year, and with many of their receivers and others coming back, they have what
  it takes to blow away the competition.

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 City: Jacksonville
 Stadium: ALLTEL Stadium
 Offense: 96 Key Players: M. Brunell - F. Taylor - J. Smith - K. McCardell
 Defense: 89 Key Players: G. Walker - T. Brackens - K. Hardy - F. Bryant
 Overall: 92

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 With a powerful, quick runner in F. Taylor, you should have no problems with this offense. It can do anything! M.
  Brunell throws accurate passes, and is mobile too! J. Smith and K. McCardell own the secondaries and will get
  open bunches of times. Do not be afraid to throw it deep, either.

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 With a defense like this, who needs an offense? Not this team. You can run any formation, because you've got the
  players to back you up. Just do not blitz every person, ok? That kind of hurts the chances of the secondary being
  about to do anything, since they are going after the QB!

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      18. New York Jets
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 V. Testaverde watched helplessly as the Jets had a disastrous season, with a leg injury. Now he is back, and so are
  the Jets. They do not want to have another flop season, and have the weapons to make sure it doesn't happen. Even
  without K. Johnson.

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 City: East Rutherford
 Stadium: Giants Stadium
 Offense: 78 Key Players: V. Testaverde - C. Martin - W. Chrebet - D. Ward
 Defense: 72 Key Players: S. Ellis - R. Phifer -  M. Lewis - A. Glenn
 Overall: 75

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 Passing the ball to W. Chrebet is easy. He can catch the ball, and he can run the ball. He may be short, but he is
  there and he can get away from defenders. C. Martin owns offensive linemen. The most underrated player in the game,
  he has put up multiple 1000 yard seasons and will add on to that this year.

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 This side is a bunch of nobodies, but that is good. They work together, and the play hard. They know how to stop the
  run, and can defend against the short and long pass. Sometimes teams might get a good one in on them, but if you
  mess up, they will make you pay for it. Do not underestimate this defense, or its abilities.

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      19. Detroit Lions
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 Without Barry Sanders, the team made it to the playoffs. For the first time in a long time. Who needs a running back
  when you've got heart like this. It isn't a stat or a record, but one of the purest things in the league is how
  much heart you've got, and this team has a lot.

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 City: Detroit
 Stadium: Pontiac Stadium
 Offense: 77 Key Players: G. Crowell - H. Moore - D. Sloan - J. Stewart
 Defense: 79 Key Players: C. Claiborne - S. Boyd - R. Porcher - L. Elliss
 Overall: 78

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 H. Moore is the man to get the ball to. He can run, he can leap, he can do it all. So can J. Stewart, but he fumbles so
  much it's not even funny to count them. Do not get swamped or you will regret it. D. Sloan is a nice blocker and an
  excellent huge target. Get the ball to him for the short outs. Do not forgot to get the ball to J. Stewart, on passes,
  he is better on passes then on runs.

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 While very good against the run, they have no huge standouts in the secondary. K. Schulz is their best, and let's
  just say he ain't very good. Go with Dime to help him out, as your front four should keep runners at bay. Try to run
  Linebacker blitz, as they are the best kind to run.

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      20. Green Bay Packers
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 After one crazy season with coach R. Rhodes, the Packers fired the coach. He went off somewhere, and now the Pack
  has a new coach who can bring them to the championship. With a gunner like B. Favre, and some key weapons, Green
  Bay can bring glory back to THE TUNDRA.

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 City: Green Bay
 Stadium: Lambeau Field
 Offense: 91 Key Players: B. Favre - D. Levens - A. Freeman - B. Schroeder
 Defense: 69 Key Players: R. Maryland - L. Butler - A. Edwards - V. Holliday
 Overall: 78

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 B. Favre is the highest rated QB in the game. He has great clutch, leadership, just among the few things he max's
  out at. He has a great running back in D. Levens, and a great receiver in A. Freeman. They can do many things with
  this offense. Running the ball is very easy, and also throwing the ball. Scrambling is very key to being a Packer,
  so scramble with B. Favre when you are in trouble.

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 Not great is the only thing that you can describe this defense with. They have their moments, but can give up the big
  play at anytime. Using L. Butler to control the run is very key, so blitz with him often. Your corner backs should not
  have a huge problem against any of the receivers in this league, except maybe I. Bruce.
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      21. Carolina Panthers
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 With a good quarterback, and a great lineman coming back to help against opponents offenses, the Panthers have
  great expectations. In a mediocre NFC West, they can get to the playoffs, but that is just half the battle. Winning
  against the best is hard, and it will take lots of hard work to do it.

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 City: Charlotte
 Stadium: Ericsson Stadium
 Offense: 83 Key Players: S. Beuerlein - T. Biakabutuka - M. Muhammad - W. Walls
 Defense: 73 Key Players: E. Swann - C. Smith - R. White - E. Davis
 Overall: 76

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 With many weapons, B. Beuerlein will have no problems finding an open receiver. He has a great tight end in W. Walls
  and a great receiver in M. Muhammad. They are mostly open every play. T. Biakabutuka is a hard runner and plows
  over many defenses for the good 20 yard breaks. Run and pass with these guys to win.

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       1-3. Defense
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 The great reverend R. White returns to the game to go for the Superbowl. His stats aren't that impressive, but he
  still got some fumes left. E. Swann covers the outside very well. The secondary do have problems against the pass,
  but going to Dime Odd will help against this. Try not to blitz many times, or you will get beat.

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      22. New England Patriots
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 The Patriots do not really have any bright spots. Their QB is nice, but doesn't have what it takes to make plays.
  T. Glenn will have to carry the Patriots to victory, but a one man show doesn't do well in the playoffs, or in
  the season, either.

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 City: Foxboro
 Stadium: Boston Stadium
 Offense: 72 Key Players: D. Bledsoe - K. Faulk - T. Glenn - T. Brown
 Defense: 81 Key Players: W. McGinest - C. Slade - L. Milloy - T. Law
 Overall: 75

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 Not many weapons on this offense. T. Glenn is the only good player, as stated before. It will be K. Faulk's job
  to run, but he doesn't have the greatest legs in the game, so it will be hard to make teams scared of the run,
  and bring the safeties up. Try to open the running game with the pass, and then run to open the long bomb.

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 No flaws in the secondary of this defense. T. Law, T.Jones, and T. Milloy will keep the offenses begging for a good
  running back if they do not already have one. W. McGinest will own the quarterbacks, as finding an open receiver
  will take awhile, giving W. McGinest and the line time to get the sack.

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      23. Oakland Raiders
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 With veterans like T. Brown and R. Gannon running around, this team has the experience needed to win. The defense
  isn't too shabby themselves, with a great secondary player. Getting home field advantage with this team will not be
  too difficult, at least if you win.


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 City: Oakland
 Stadium: Network Associates
 Offense: 89 Key Players: R. Gannon - T. Wheatley - T. Brown - R. Dudley
 Defense: 92 Key Players: D. Russell - L. Johnstone -  C. Woodson - R. Upshaw
 Overall: 89

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 With a 'bowling' type of running back in T. Wheatley, you will have no problems running up the middle. With a quick,
  agile running back in N. Kaufman. For the long ball, throw it to T. Brown. For the short pass, go to R. Dudley. This
  offense has many weapons, and a mobile QB in R. Gannon. This presents problems for every defense.

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 With three 90+ rated linemen, no one will be able to run. They do not have any linebackers, so passing over the middle
  will not be hard. C. Woodson should keep the most explosive receiver under taps, and all you have to worry about those
  #2 receivers who can't make huge plays.

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      24. St. Louis Rams
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 Superbowl defending champs still have all their great players, and their great defense. Winning against these guys
  doesn't come easy, but they have to play against the Redskins, Buccaneers, just to know a few playoff caliber teams.
  Can they repeat?

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 City: St. Louis
 Stadium: St. Louis Dome
 Offense: 98 Key Players: K. Warner - M. Faulk - I. Bruce - T. Holt 
 Defense: 88 Key Players: D. Farr - K. Carter - M. Jones - R. Lyght
 Overall: 92 

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 You should not be reading this. We all know they have the most explosive offense in the league. Their quickness is
  unmatched by anyone. With three fast receivers in M. Faulk, I. Bruce, and T. Holt, they are a big trouble for
  defenses. Run any play and you will succeed.

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 With at least two good players at each position, you should have no problem stopping anything but the out pass. Even
  that is pretty easy to defend against. Stuffing the run with your line is no problem. Blitz often with the
  linebackers to get to the QB quickly. Most offensive lines can't stop your players.

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      25. Baltimore Ravens
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 A huge defense is what keeps this team running. Their offense is pretty much crap. Even though have some additions,
  such as S. Sharpe and T. Dilfer, the offense will struggle as usual, because T. Banks isn't good at all. The defense
  will have to save the Ravens.

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 City: Baltimore
 Stadium: PSINet Stadium
 Offense: 74 Key Players: Q. Ismail - S. Sharpe - J. Lewis - T. Banks
 Defense: 94 Key Players: M. McCrary - P. Boulware - R. Lewis - R. Woodson
 Overall: 83