Author: Angela Miele

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Angela Miele has been writing for Gridiron Heroics since September 2022 covering the San Francisco 49ers and other NFL and NCAA topics. She graduated from Rowan University with a BA in English and currently attending Rutgers University to get her MA in Communication and Media Studies. Follow me on Twitter at @angelamiele811

The San Francisco 49ers walk away with a win against the Carolina Panthers. After two wins in a row, their record improves to 3-2, the best in the NFC West. Despite a 37-15 win, there were a number of potentially devastating injuries. The 49ers are no strangers to injuries, already having multiple this season. With a chance of season-ending devastating injuries, where do the 49ers go from here? Weeks 1-4 of Devastating Injuries Trey Lance The most notable injury of the season has been 49ers quarterback Trey Lance. The young quarterback went down in week two of the NFL Season…

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There has been yet another Rutgers loss after Nebraska defeated the Scarlet Knights 14-13. It was a Rutgers home game and they have not beaten a Big Ten opponent at home since 2017 against Maryland. The losing streak continues as the Scarlet Knights move to a 3-3 record, and a 0-3 conference record. After being up at halftime by 13 points, what went wrong for the Scarlet Knights? Costly Penalties lead to Rutgers Loss Whether the calls were questionable or not, there were many penalties that caused a Rutgers loss. The most questionable call was from a passing play by…

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Week five of the NFL season is here and there are many players to watch. The San Francisco 49ers are set to face the Carolina Panthers. After a big win against the LA Rams, the 49ers are in hopes to move on to a 3-2 record and maintain their lead in the NFC West. Here are the players to watch against the Panthers. Nick Bosa 49ers defensive end, Nick Bosa and Panthers quarterback, Baker Mayfield, has an interesting history. In 2017, the Oklahoma Sooners beat the Ohio State Buckeyes. The quarterback for the Sooners was Baker Mayfield and across from…

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In this week’s NFC West preview, there are four games to discuss and how each team can win. The NFC West is tied up with all four teams having a 2-2 record. The San Francisco 49ers sit in first place after beating the LA Rams in Monday Night Football, moving to a 2-0 conference record. This week, there are no NFC west matchups, and the standings can possibly change in many ways, or not at all. For this NFC West preview, I briefly analyze each game, and what the teams must do in order to win. Seahawks at Saints The…

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are set to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers this Friday Night. Rutgers is currently 3-2, coming off of two straight losses to Big Ten Teams. Nebraska is 2-3 coming off a win against Indiana. The game is a Rutgers home game, but the Scarlet Knights do not have luck against Big Ten opponents at home. Here is a week six preview of what to expect. Rutgers Offense The Rutgers offense has been the biggest struggle for the team. In this week six preview, the offense will be analyzed on how they can take advantage of Nebraska’s weak…

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The San Francisco 49ers defeated the LA Rams in Monday Night Football. The 49ers are now 2-2 and leading the NFC West. They are 2-0 against NFC West teams. With the win, here are my week four grades for each general position. Defense Week Four Grade: A+ The 49ers’ defense showed out against the LA Rams. The Rams only scored nine points the entire game through three field goals. In the 49ers’ first four games, the defense has not allowed a touchdown in the first quarter. The defense forced two fumbles and recovered one of them to seal the game in…

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights faced a brutal defeat against the Ohio State Buckeyes with a score of 49-10. While this was a terrible loss, there were signs of hope within the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers now has a 3-2 record, both losses coming from Big Ten teams. While looking at their first five games, is there a chance that Rutgers’ defense can save them? Forced Turnovers Rutgers has caught six interceptions in five games, their most notable coming from their loss against Ohio State. The Buckeye’s quarterback, C.J. Stroud, threw an interception in the second half of the game, it was…

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The Penn State Nittany Lions may have won their game against the Northwestern Wildcats, but it was not easy. While factoring in the heavy downpour of rain, the defense was the only strong point of the team. Penn State moves on to a 5-0 record, but their offensive struggles will need to be fixed before their next stretch of games. Turnovers The number of turnovers throughout the game was the biggest issue for Penn State. Quarterback Sean Clifford may have only thrown one interception, but the offense fumbled four times. Running back Nick Singleton fumbled the ball two times causing…

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The LA Rams are at the top of the NFC West with a 2-1 record. Heading into week four, the other three teams have a 1-2 record, with one team able to take over the top spot with a win. In this week four preview, I look at each matchup and its impact on the division. Cardinals at Panthers The 1-2 Arizona Cardinals head to North Carolina to face the 1-2 Panthers. The Cardinals are coming off of a divisional loss against the LA Rams. Quarterback Kyler Murray has 784 passing yards, but the team is lacking in their run…

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Rutgers University is currently 3-1, after their first loss against the Iowa Hawkeyes last weekend. While they had a bright start, the remainder of their games is against Big Ten opponents. Between issues with the quarterback position and a tough schedule, is the Rutgers football season over? Choppy Offense The Scarlet Knights went 3-0 to start the season, but their offense has not been the best. In Rutgers’ first game against Boston College, the team played multiple quarterbacks. The two they began to focus on were Gavin Wimsatt and Evan Simon. Wimsatt won the fight but went down with an…

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