Disclaimer:
I’m summing up the last two seasons to finish the timeline up. Due to, A Writer’s Block. B Laziness. C Alot of shit is happening these next two weeks, then bam the holidays, so I figured instead of stalling the last two updates, I’ll finish it up. The Super Bowls will still be full game format however.
2015 NFL Season Recap
“With the First Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans select…Marcus Mariota, Quarterback from University of Oregon.”
“With the Second Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select...Jameis Winston, Quarterback from Florida State University.”
“With the Fourth Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select...Amari Cooper, Wide Receiver from University of Alabama.”
“With the Eighth Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns select…Todd Gurley, Running Back from University of Georgia.”
“With the Ninth Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins select...Devante Parker, Wide Receiver from University of Louisville.”
“With the Thirteenth Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select...Melvin Gordon, Running Back from University of Wisconsin.”
“With the Thirty-Third Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select...Landon Collins, Safety from University of Alabama.”
“With the Eighty-Third Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks select...David Johnson, Running Back from University of Northern Iowa.”
“With the Hundred & Forty-Third pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select...Jay Ajayi, Running Back from Boise State University.”
AFC Standings:
1. New England Patriots 13-3
2. Baltimore Ravens 12-4
3. Miami Dolphins 11-5
4. Houston Texans 11-5
5. Birmingham Tide 10-6
6. San Diego Chargers 9-7
NFC Standings:
1. New Orleans Saints 13-3
2. Dallas Cowboys 12-4
3. Detroit Lions 11-5
4. New York Giants 10-6
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10-6
6. Arizona Cardinals 9-7
MVP: Cam Newton, Quarterback from Detroit Lions, 5,024 Total Yards, 48 Total Touchdowns, 11 total turnovers.
Playoffs Summary
Miami Dolphins def. San Diego Chargers 38-33
A high scoring affair, which many say was the last game of Peyton Manning. The Dolphins pick up the victory after Clay Matthews bats down 2 passes to force the Chargers to go 4 & out on their last drive.
New York Giants def. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-21
What many thought could’ve been a high scoring affair, was a mediocre offensive game, but both team’s defenses combined for 6 turnovers, including two interceptions by Giants’ Richard Sherman.
Houston Texans def. Birmingham Tide 28-24
The defending champions get upsetted by the Houston Texans, as rookie Jay Ajayi kept his team ahead with 3 scores to answer the Tide’s scoring drives. He finishes the day with 129 yards and 3 TDs.
Detroit Lions def. Arizona Cardinals 42-35
This game is branded as the duel between Cam Newton and Odell Beckham jr. Newton would finish the game with 5 total touchdowns, and Beckham with 3. The Cardinals would lose when Eli Manning threw a game sealing interception to Josh Norman.
New England Patriots def. Houston Texans 31-20
The Houston Texans put up a valiant fight in the first half, as the Texans had the halftime lead at 13-10. However, the second half Tom Brady takes over in the second half, putting up 4 touchdowns in the two quarters.
Dallas Cowboys los. Detroit Lions 20-24
The Detroit Lions manage to upset the Dallas Cowboys, mostly due to Cam Newton's 4 total touchdowns. Sophomore Quarterback Derek Carr struggled in the first half, before bouncing back in the second, nearly completely a 17-6 halftime score comeback.
Baltimore Ravens def. Miami Dolphins 31-17
Peyton Manning’s final NFL game wasn’t a pretty one for him. Turning the ball over four times, including the game sealing pick 6 by Kiko Alonso. The Baltimore Ravens also struggled on offense, but was able to get the job done.
New Orleans Saints los. New York Giants 18-21
The battle of field goal kickers as it would be branded, the two teams would looked good on offense, until they got in scoring range, and would stall out resulting in a field goal battle. The New York Giants would seal the deal with Richard Sherman batting away the final pass in the endzone.
New England Patriots los. Baltimore Ravens 21-23
The teams would keep the game a low scoring affair, until the 4th Quarter where the team’s offenses would come alive, trading the lead until the Ravens Kicker Justin Tucker would send his team into the Super Bowl with a game winning 32 yard kick.
Detroit Lions los. New York Giants 13-24
The New York Giants defense would play a large part in sending their team to the Super Bowl, in large part to Jamie Collins would force 3 fumbles on Cam Newton, two which his team would recover. The league MVP would finish with only 189 total yards, and 1 touchdown.
Super Bowl 50
-cut into the 1st Quarter-
“And after that incompletion to Freeman from Wilson, the Ravens kicking unit is coming out to try to put points on the board. Official 40 yard kick for him. The teams are lining up, the snap and the hold looks good, and the kick will...be in and the Ravens score the first 3 points of the game, leading 3-0 with 6:24 left in the 1st Quarter.”
-cut into the 1st Quarter-
“3rd & 2 for the Giants. At the Ravens 20 yard line. Rivers under center. The snap comes, fakes the handoff to Jennings, before he fires over the middle to Jones, who is up the field and will extend out into the endzone! The New York Giants score the game’s first touchdown thanks to Julio Jones. They now lead 6-3.”
-cut into the 2nd Quarter-
“The Ravens again stalling out in the Giants’ territory, and they will have to settle for 3 points. A 39 yard kick this time around for Justin Tucker. The teams are lined up, the snap comes in and the kick is going to be...down the uprights again, and now it will be a 7-6 game, with 10:39 left in the first half.”
-cut into the 2nd Quarter-
“Now after the Ravens’ second field goal, the Giants start at their own 18 yard line after the kickoff return. Rivers in shotgun formation, the snap comes in, he gives it to Jennings and he will take it up the middle, hit by Benjamin and...the ball is out! The Ravens scoop it up, Alonso is returning it, Rivers misses his legs and the Ravens score! They now retake the lead!”
-cut into the 2nd Quarter-
“Now after the 2 minute warning, the Giants will have a fresh set of downs from the 5 yard run by Jennings. Rivers under center again, he will get the snap and Jennings picks up the block, Rivers will then fire over the middle, Jones is there to make the catch, and is untouched into the endzone! The Giants now retake the lead!”
-cut into the 3rd Quarter-
“The Ravens can add on another 3 points here. Taking the opening drive of the second half down the field, but the Giants defense again bending not breaking. A now 46 yard kick for Justin Tucker. 2-2 here today, the Ravens still trailing 14-13. The snap comes in, and the kick...puts the Ravens back in the lead, 16-14 with 9:02 left in the 3rd Quarter.”
“Now after another Justin Tucker field goal. Tucker is now ready to boot the ball deep, Sproles is ready for the return. The kick is deep into the endzone, Sproles collects it and now is coming out of the endzone, down the sidelines but then cuts out to the left, gets past a few blocks, past Tucker and now into the empty field ahead of him, and just like tat the Giants retake the lead now!”
-cut into the 4th Quarter-
“Wilson now under center. 2nd & 5 to go for the Ravens. Still trailing 21-16 with 8:39 left in the game. At the Giants 29 yard line. The snap, he fakes the handoff to Freeman, and now will keep it himself, on the outside edge, a few blocks and he is into the endzone himself! The Ravens score their first offensive touchdown of the day to take the 22-21 lead!”
“Now the Ravens are staying out on the field to make it a 3 point lead. Wilson in shotgun formation now, he gets the snap, has time nobody opened he’s now back pedaling before cutting to his right, he’ll keep it himself again, and he will...be inches short of the goal line! Jamie Collins makes the tackle!”
-cut into the 4th Quarter-
“This kick from Josh Brown will win the Super Bowl for the New York Giants. It is being billed as a 42 yard kick. The teams are lining up. Still a 22-21 game, with 8 seconds to go. The snap, the hold….wait the referees are blowing the play dead, as it looks like there is a flag on the field.”
“False Start, Number 67, 5 yard penalty, repeat 3rd down.”
“After that, it will now be a 47 yard kick for the Josh Brown. The Ravens can only watch as they have no timeouts, the snap comes in, the hold appears laces out and the kick...wins the Super Bowl for the New York Giants! They defeat the Baltimore Ravens 24-22 thanks to Josh Brown! What a game!”
Final Score
Giants 24 Ravens 22
Author’s Notes:
So yeah, sorry about the shortened season but it’ll probably be for the best to get things wrapped up. I decided to give Phillip Rivers his dues as the man deserves a ring OTL and ITTL. So enjoy this update, and the last one will becoming soon.