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The NFL owners voted to make most touchdown celebrations legal again. This includes group celebrations, using the ball as a prop and snow angels. Celebrations that will still be penalized include, dunking the goal post, miming weapons and any sexually suggestive action. Mixed responses have came from the decision. Players are excited that they can  have fun after a touchdown without costing their team 15 yards. NFL coaches, such as Bengals Marvin Lewis are against the rule changing saying that players should play the game "The right way." Rodger Goodell, NFL Commissioner (nesn.com) I'm excited that the NFL will stop penalizing players for celebrations. It made no sense to me in the first place. I'm a firm believer in the saying "If you don't want me to celebrate, stop me." I understand the rule in college football. Most college football players have no intentions on playing NFL football, so there's no need to rub it in kids faces when your p...

1. Tom Brady New England Patriots 2. Andrew Luck Indianapolis Colts 3. Russell Wilson Seattle Seahawks 4. Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers 5. Peyton Manning Denver Broncos 6.  Ben Roethlisberger Pittsburgh Steelers 7. Drew Brees New Orleans Saints 8. Tony Romo Dallas Cowboys 9. Joe Flacco Baltimore Ravens 10. Philip Rivers San Diego Chargers 11. Matthew Stafford Detroit Lions 12. Alex Smith Kansas City Chiefs 13. Carson Palmer Arizona Cardinals 14. Andy Dalton Cincinnati Bengals 15. Cam Newton Carolina Panthers 16. Teddy Bridgewater Minnesota Vikings 

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1.  Seahawks  (W @ WSH 27-17)  Russell Wilson had 323 total yards from scrimmage, including his 2nd career 100 yard rushing game. Improves to 3-1 despite committing 13  penalties.  Next Game: vs Dallas 2.  Broncos  (W vs ARI 41-20)  Peyton Manning throws for a career high 479 yards. Denver was ahead 24-20 going into the 4th quarter before outscoring the Cardinals 17-0.  Next Game: @ New York Jets 3.  Chargers  (W vs NYJ 31-0)  Philip Rivers is top 5 in the NFL in completion percentage, yards, touchdown passes and quarterback rating. The Chargers defense pitch their first shutout since week 14 of the 2010 season.  Next Game: @ Oakland 4.  Colts  (W vs BAL 20-13)  Andrew Luck throws for 300 yards for the 3rd week in a row. Indy committed 4 turnov(ers in the win. The Colts lead the NFL in passing yards per game (321.8).  Next Game: @ Houston 5.  Eagles  (W vs...

Mike Pettine - Cleveland Browns (1-2) Pettine inherited a young football team with plenty of potential. Josh Gordon lead the NFL in receiving yards last season and Joe Haden is considered by many as a top 5 cornerback in the league. Unfortunately for Pettine, Gordon was suspended prior to the season starting and the Browns drafted a headache in his own right in Johnny Manziel. Despite numerous off the field distractions, the Cleveland Browns have been competitive in all of their games. Pettine has his team in the top half of the NFL in total offense averaging 363 yards per game but are 30th in yards allowed per game giving up 426 yards a night. Losing two division games is a tough start to a season but those losses were only by 3 and 2 points respectively. Even at 1-2, Coach Pettine has done a great job with this team that most expect to have a top 5 draft pick. Grade: B- Jim Caldwell - Detroit Lions (3-1)  Caldwell took over the...

1.  Seahawks  ( IDLE ) Seattle is 3rd in the NFL in rushing yards per game (148) and 5th in rushing yards allowed per game (72.3). Next Game: @ Washington 2.  Broncos ( IDLE ) Denver must improve on their last ranked pass defense (285.3 per game). Next Game: vs Arizona 3.  Bengals ( IDLE )  Cincinnati outscored their first three opponents 80-37. Next Game: @ New England 4.  Chargers  ( W vs JAX 33-14 )  Philip Rivers is having a MVP-caliber season completing 70% of his passes for 1155 yards and 9 touchdowns. San Diego defense forced three Jacksonville turnovers.  Next Game: vs NY Jets 5.  Cardinals ( IDLE ) Carson Palmer is questionable for Sunday. Drew Stanton has 411 yards in his two starts. Next Game: @ Denver 6.  Eagles ( L @ SF 21-26 )  Philadelphia was outscored 13-0 in the second half. Nick Foles held without a touchdown pass since week 8 of last season. Next Game: ...

1. Seahawks  ( W vs DEN 26-20 OT ) A 13 play 80 yard drive sealed the win for Seattle in a Super Bowl XLVIII rematch. Russell Wilson throws for 258 yards and two touchdowns. Next Game: @ Washington 2. Broncos ( L @ SEA 20-26 OT ) Peyton Manning throws for 300 yards for the first time this season in the loss. Denver rushed for 36 yards on 20 attempts. Next Game: vs Arizona 3. Bengals ( W vs TEN 33-7 ) Cincinnati starts the season off 3-0 for the first time since 2006. A.J. Green with 6 catches for 102 yards coming off last week's injury. Next Game: @ New England 4. Eagles ( W vs WAS 37-34 ) Nick Foles completed 66% of his passes for 325 yards and 3 touchdowns. Jeremy Maclin caught 8 passes for 154 yards and a score. Next Game: @ San Francisco 5.  Patriots  ( W vs OAK 16-9 ) Defense allowed 241 yards on 56 total plays. Tom Brady throws for a touchdown; the only touchdown scored this game. Next Game: vs Cincinnati 6. Car...