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The Colts' COVID outbreak reached the quarterback position on Tuesday afternoon. Starter Carson Wentz was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list ahead of the team's Week 17 game against the Raiders and now, the Colts will have to prepare to be without him in a key contest.Indianapolis has a 9-6 record and is currently the top wild-card seedin the AFC. That said, there are eight teams in the AFC that have either a 9-6 or 8-7 record, so the team's hold onto one of the three wild-cardslots is tenuous at best.The Colts appear to be in control of their own destiny, and winning out would get them into the postseason. However, with Wentz potentially unavailable, the path to doing that becomes more difficult.Here's everything to know about Wentz landing on the COVID list, including his vaccination status and how long he mightbe on the list.NFL PICKS WEEK 17: | Carson Wentz's status for Sunday's game is yet to be determined.The NFL on Logan Forsythe Jersey Tuesday reduced its mandated quarantine period from 10 days to five days for players who test positive but are asymptomatic. It's unclear whether Wentz tested positive or was a close contact, or if he's developed symptoms.Per that timeline, Wentz still has a chance to play Week 17 if he is asymptomatic and tests negative twice prior to Sunday. However, it's not guaranteed, so the Colts may be forced to use a different starting quarterback for the first time this season.Right now, rookie sixth-round pick Sam Ehlinger is the backup to Wentz. He figures to get a crack at starting against the Raiders with practice squad veteran Brett Hundley backing him up. Third-year quarterback James Morgan is also on the practice squad, but he figures to be the team's third-string option at the position.Could the Colts add another quarterback though? According to Zak Keefer of The Athletic, the Colts are considering calling Philip Rivers to see if the veteran, who started for the Colts in 2020, would be willing to return to the team to help replace Wentz.Colts need to call Philip Rivers. Have heard it's being discu sed. Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) Carson Wentz is not vaccinated. As David Freese Jersey a result, he will have to quarantine for a minimum of five days.Wentz revealed that he wasn't vaccinated before the season after a small COVID outbreak hit the Colts. Hesaid that it was a "personal decision" not to get it."I'm not going to go in-depth on why, but it's a personal decision for me and my family," Wentz told reporters in early September, . "I respect everybody else's decision and I just ask that everybody Yasmani Grandal Jersey does the same for me. I know that's not the world we live in. Not everyone is going to view things the same. But no one really knows what's going on in someone else's household and how things are being handled."Wentz admitted that he had gone back and forth about his choice, but he ultimately arrived at the conclusion to remain unvaccinated."Trust me, I've weighed a lot of things. I know what's at stake. I know all those things," Wentz said. "Thats just where I'm at, where I'm at with my family."Wentz said that "understanding the protocol" would be critical to him this season. He followed it closely and that's part of why he is almost alwaysseen wearing a mask on the Colts sideline. But even still, he couldn't escape the COVID outbreak that has been a major problem acro s the NFL, and for the Colts, in recent weeks.RIVERA: Wentz must sit out at least five days before being eligible to Justin Turner Jersey return from the COVID list, per the updated NFL rules. Since he was placed on the list on Tuesday, Dec. 28, that would put him in line to be eligible to return on Sunday, Jan. 2.That said, Wentz must remain asymptomatic. If he develops any symptoms that linger past Week 17,his eligibility could be aquestion mark for the Colts ahead of their final game of the regular season.MORE: The Colts currently have a 9-6 record and are penciled in as the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoff race. However, only one game separates them from the No. 10 seed Raiders, who they are playing in Week 17.If the Colts lose to the Raiders, they would find themselves at 9-7. That would guarantee the Titans the AFC South crown, regardle s of their result against the Dolphins, so the Colts would only be able to make the playoffs as a wild card. And if they lose, they would have to rely on tiebreakers to keep them in one of those final three playoff spots.The good news for the Colts is that they have an advantage in several key tiebreakers. They have a 3-2 divisional record with one game to play and they also have a 7-3 record against AFC opponents, tied with the Patriots for the best among wild card teams.A lo s to the Raiders would drop the Colts to 7-4 against AFC opponents. However,they would still be among the best in that category, pending the results of other games. Then, they would just have to worry about the potential for head-to-head tiebreakers; they would have an advantage over the Patriots, Dolphins and Bills in any head-to-head tiebreaker while they would be at a disadvantage against the Ravens, Titans and the Raiders (if they lose on Sunday).A win would make the Colts' path to the postseason a lot simpler, but they certainly wouldn't be eliminated with a lo s. The Max Muncy Jersey path to clinching would simply become dicier.Indianapolis is scheduled to close the season in Jacksonville in Week 18, should their playoff fate come down to it.

Tuesday's health and safety news from the world of football: that the state's high school governing body has voted to limit full-contact practice time for football teams, po sibly Tobias Harris Jersey becoming the most strict among the growing number of states to make such a move.Full-contact drills only will be permitted 135 minutes Wesley Johnson Jersey per week during the week with no consecutive days and never more than once on Chris Paul Jersey two-a-day practices. During the season, that limit drops to 90 minutes a week with no more than 30 minutes for one practice no more than two consecutive days of full contact. the school's study on acoustical effects of concu sions. on how the Blake Griffin Jersey NFL is vetting college players linked to personal conduct i sues prior to the . in as several former NFL players, including former linebacker Kim Bokamper, talked to the Speakers A sembly of Southwest Florida about retirement and Montrezl Harrell Jersey player safety. at how tax day on Wednesday affects pro athletes like NFL players.-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The coincidence wasnt lost on Baker Mayfield.Standing in the same room at Bank of America Stadium where he was informed late last season by the Carolina Panthers he was being released, Mayfield spoke to reporters about winning an NFC South championship with his new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Personal redemption? Check.There's a lot of , Mayfield said. But that is what happens Nico Hoerner Jersey when you go to a team within the division and you have memories of playing with them.ADVERTISEMENT Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, Tampa Bay's defense forced two turnovers and to win their third straight NFC South title and reach the playoffs for the fourth straight season. For Mayfield, returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2020 was satisfying and not only because it came against the Panthers, where he was 1-5 as a starter last season before being waived on Dec. 5.Mayfield has struggled to John Lackey Jersey find career stability, playing for his fourth team in three seasons. He was traded by Cleveland, released by Carolina and not re-signed by the Los Angeles Rams in a two-year span. He bounced back this season going 9-8 as a starter for the Buccaneers, completing 64.4% of his pa ses for 3,907 yards with 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.He beat the Panthers Brad Wieck Jersey twice.I've been through a lot, Mayfield said. "But I have had a lot of help along the way."The biggest question moving forward might be how effective Mayfield will be when the Buccaneers host the Philadelphia Eagles in a wild-card game next weekend. Mayfield came into Sunday's game with sore ribs and suffered an ankle injury against the Panthers, although he remained in the game.The 2018 No. 1 overall pick walked with a slight limp as he entered the interview room.He said he's looking forward to healing up.Ill see how he feels and how he goes through his treatment and well make a decision based on how Victor Caratini Jersey the week goes, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said.Kyle Trask is Tampa Bay's backup quarterback and John Wolford is the third string.The 28-year-old Mayfield wasn't particularly happy with his own play, finishing 20 of 32 pa sing for 137 yards with no touchdowns.He just mi sed on a long connection with Mike Evans in the first quarter. I got to be better, Mayfield said. They ran a lot of two-shell defense and there was some stuff that was open underneath and I have to be better in that facet.He was banged up, Bowles said of Mayfields performance. But the times he had to throw they had great coverage. Youve got to credit their defense too. They played very good defense. We were off and werent clicking on all cylinders.But Mayfield likes Tampa Bay's chances heading into the playoffs, where it could be a home underdog despite winning five of its final six games.Like Mayfield, the Bucs have been counted out time and time again, particularly after losing six of seven games during one stretch.We have a Kyle Schwarber Jersey locker room full of guys that are comfortable being counted out, Mayfield said. All we wanted was a chance to get in and now we are here and we have to handle it the right way.___AP NFL:

BALTIMORE (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers finished the regular season Saturday in wait-and-see mode.After defeating the depleted Ravens 17-10, the Steelers were uncertain if they would qualify for the postseason and unsure if injured Mike Clevinger Jersey pa s-rusher T.J. Watt would be available if they did.Pittsburgh's victory on a soggy field left the Steelers (10-7) in position to reach the playoffs after mi sing out in 2022. If Buffalo or Jacksonville lose on Sunday, Pittsburgh is in.But will the Steelers have Watt if they get that far? ADVERTISEMENT Watt had to raise his season total to an NFL-leading 19 before he went down in the third quarter with a knee injury after his leg collided with the leg of teammate Montravius Adams. Watt immediately started pounding the turf in apparent pain or frustration.He did not need to be carted off, however, and went over to Yan Gomes Jersey the sideline tent. After a brief examination, Watt walked to the tunnel.Afterward, coach Mike Tomlin held out hope that Watt would be OK.Ill have more information probably next time we get together, Tomlin said. "Obviously disappointed in that, but there are challenges in the game of football, there are challenges in life. So well deal with it, Jason Kipnis Jersey whatever it may be.Watt's injury was the most notable on a day in which the Ravens rested many of their starters after clinching the top seed in the AFC last week. Baltimore (13-4) played without star quarterback Lamar Jackson, rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers, Pro Bowl safety Kyle Hamilton and standout cornerback Marlon Humphrey.Coach John Harbaugh was intent upon keeping his team healthy, and it appears as if he accomplished that objective, even though defensive back Geno Stone hurt his knee, linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips injured his shoulder and defensive end Brent Urban was examined for a concu sion.I think it looks like we got through OK, Harbaugh said. Right now it looks like we would have all those guys back for the playoff week in the division round.The Ravens played short-handed, and nearly won anyway.Cant dwell on it, linebacker Patrick Queen said. Even though we had a chance to Jose Ramirez Jersey send them home, now they have a chance to go the playoffs. It stings a little bit, but at the end of the day we have a lot of pages in our book that sets us up pretty good. Nobodys hanging their head or anything. If we see those guys again, well be ready.Unlike the Ravens, the Steelers had to have all hands on deck in this game. Pittsburgh got the victory and a sweep of its Satchel Paige Jersey AFC North rival, but it came at a deep cost if the Steelers are forced to play without Watt, who not only leads the NFL in sacks but is an inspiration to the team's gritty defense.___AP NFL:

After being away from the game for four seasons, former Las Vegas Raiders first-round pick and cornerback Gareon Conley is attempting an Addison Russell Jersey NFL comeback.According to , Conley has inked a contract with the Dallas Cowboys. The length and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.Conley was a first-round pick (No. 24 overall) of the Raiders Kris Bryant Jersey in 2017 and spent two-plus years with the team Ian Happ Jersey , starting in 20 of the 23 games he played in. He was then traded to the Houston Texans in 2019 before playing in eight contests (six David Bote Jersey starts).But those eight games were the last ones he would play in. Conley landed on injured reserve prior to the start of the 2020 campaign after having offseason ankle surgery earlier in the year.He has not played in Kendall Graveman Jersey the NFL since because of lingering ankle i sues. He most recently played in the United Football League in 2024 with the DC Defenders.

Michigan Panthers kicker and UFL star Jake Bates, who has from multiple NFL teams, including the , was back in action on Saturday, with his team taking Dominic Leone Jersey on the Memphis Showboats in Week 8.Bates entered the day having made 15 of his 17 field goals on the season, including a whopping six from 50-plus, with three of those coming from 60-plus yards. He was also riding a streak of Jack Flaherty Jersey nine-straight makes since mi sing two in Week 5.Unfortunately, that streak ended in the second half of the Week 8 contest against the Showboats, when Bates mi sed a 51-yard field goal in the second half. It was his first mi s at Ford Field this season after Albert Pujols Jersey making his first 10 at the Lions' home venue.Jake Bates mi ses his first field goal at home.This 51-yard attempt is wide right. | | | Between The Goalposts (@NoahBeauso) In the words of the great Tony "Duke" Evers from "Rocky 4": "He's not a machine, he's a man!"That was the only field goal Bates would attempt on the afternoon, leaving him 15 Jordan Hicks Jersey -of-18 on the season. On the bright side for Bates and the Panthers, they topped the Showboats, 24-18.There are now two games left in the UFL regular season. At 6-2, the Panthers have already punched their ticket to the postseason and are Paul Goldschmidt Jersey on a crash course to face the Birmingham Stallions in the USFL Conference Championship game on Saturday, June 8.Once the UFL season is over, Bates can begin talking to NFL teams. He's fully expected to get an opportunity somewhere.

Davante Adams and the Las Vegas Raiders will host Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season (Sunday, Sep. 22 at 4 p.m. ET).The Sporting News has all the information you need to purchase tickets and secure parking for this interconference clash.The Raiders might not have been the talk of the AFC West this summer that distinction seems to be reserved for the Chargers and new head coach Jim Harbaugh but Vegas also has plenty of optimism moving forward, having won three of its last four games of the 2023 campaign.Raiders interim-turned-head coach Antonio Pierce will be Marcell Ozuna Jersey looking to QB Aidan O'Connell to take a big step forward, likely with the help of pa s-catchers Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, and first-round rookie tight endBrock Bowers.The Panthers also look forward to a better tomorrow, after many gloomy yesterdays since the end of the Christian McCaffrey era. Second-year QB Bryce Young will be hoping for an emergent season under new Carolina head coach Dave Canales, who oversaw the breakouts of Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield in Seattle and Tampa over the past two years.Interested in scoring tickets to thisearly-season showdown in Sin City? Here's everything you need to know about seeing the Raiders face the Panthers in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season.BUY NOW:Ravens vs. Raiders tickets Albert Pujols Jersey for Week 3 in Las VegasTickets: Date: Sunday, Sep. 22Time:4:05p.m. ETVenue: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NVTickets for theat Allegiant Stadium in Ozzie Smith Jersey Las Vegas are available on StubHub, but they're selling fast.The cheapest get-in prices for this early-season tilt are currently listed at between $180 and $200.The Raiders and Panthers have faced each other seven times, with the Raiders leading the lifetime series 4-3.BUY NOW: Raiders schedule 2024Here's a look at all of the Raiders opponents in 2024, along with links to purchase tickets.WeekDateOpponentTime (ET)TVTickets1Sept. 8at Chargers4:05 p.m.CBS2Sept. 15at Ravens1 p.m.CBS3Sept. 22vs. Panthers4:05 p.m.CBS4Sept. 29vs. Browns4:25 p.m.CBS5Oct. 6at Broncos4:05 p.m.Fox6Oct. 13vs. Steelers4:05 p.m.CBS7Oct. 20at Rams4:05 p.m.CBS8Oct. 27vs. Chiefs4:25 p.m.CBS9Nov. 3at Bengals1 p.m.Fox10BYE11Nov. 17at Dolphins1 p.m.CBS12No. 24vs. Broncos4:05 p.m.CBS13Nov. 29at Chiefs3 p.m.Prime14Dec. 8at Buccaneers1 p.m.CBS15Dec. 16 (MNF)vs. Falcons8:30 p.m.ESPN16Dec. 22vs. Jaguars4:25 p.m.CBS17Dec. 29at Saints1 p.m.Fox18Jan. 5vs. ChargersTBDTBDPanthers schedule 2024Here's a look at all of Carolinas opponents in 2024, along with ticket links.WeekDateOpponentTime (ET)TVTickets1Sept. 8at Saints1 p.m.Fox2Sept.15vs. Chargers1 p.m.CBS3Sept. 22at Raiders4:05 p.m.CBS4Sept. 29vs. Bengals1 p.m.Fox5Oct. 6at Bears1 Enos Slaughter Jersey p.m.Fox6Oct. 13vs. Falcons4:25 p.m.Fox7Oct. 20at Commanders4:05 p.m.CBS8Oct. 27at Broncos4:25 p.m.CBS9Nov. 3vs. Saints1 p.m.CBS10Nov. 10vs. Giants (Munich)9:30 a.m.NFL11BYE12Nov. 24vs. Chiefs1 p.m.CBS13Dec. 1vs. Buccaneers4:05 p.m.Fox14Dec. 8at Eagles1 p.m.Fox15Dec. 15vs. Cowboys1 p.m.Fox16Dec. 22vs. Cardinals1 p.m.Fox17Dec. 29at Buccaneers1 p.m.CBS18Jan. 5FalconsTBDTBDRaiders vs. PanthersWeek 3: AllegiantStadium seating map(StubHub) Mark McGwire Jersey Raiders vs. Panthers in Week 3: Parking, with the cheapest options hovering in the price range of $26-$40 per pa s. These affordable prices won't last, so you might want to act quickly if you're planning on attending this Week 3 showdown!StubHubThe best ticket prices for any live eventBUY NOW

The Indianapolis Colts of the 2024 NFL Draft, moving Xander Bogaerts Jersey back from No. 46 to No. 52 in a deal with the Carolina Panthers.The second-round trade moved the Colts back six spots, and they were able to add two Andrew Benintendi Jersey selections in the fifth roundNos. 142 and 155.This is a solid deal for the Colts, who always have a penchant for trading back and Joe Kelly Jersey acquiring more picks. After staying put in Round 1 to select , the Colts made sure to grab some value while avoiding moving back too far.MORE NFL DRAFT:|| Adding those two picks in the fifth round could Jackie Bradley Jr Jersey be a big deal for Chris Ballard, who has had a lot of succe s making selections in the middle of Boston Red Sox Jersey Day 3.After adding a major piece to the pa s rush in Round 1, the Colts made a smart move moving back on Day 2 to acquire some extra value.Grade: B+

The Green Bay Packers have all the makings of an explosive offense.Jordan Love is one of the most gifted young pa sers in the Dan Hampton Jersey National Football League, and Green Bay has surrounded Love with an athletic and skilled receiving corps.Beyond the handful of stud wideouts lining up for Green Bay, Love will also benefit from having tight end to throw to. The 23-year-old Musgrave poised for a breakout year.The Packers have a good problem on their hands with too many receiving options on offense. There is only one football to go around, and while Love will do Eddie Goldman Jersey his best to distribute pa ses acro s all areas of the field, certain members of Green Bay's receiving corps oozing with talent will likely Pat O'Donnell Jersey get fewer touches than they desire (and deserve).A recent, standout moment at Packers training camp from second-year wideout Dontayvion Wicks highlighted the ridiculous ability of the Packers receivers, plus the subtle competition they will be in with each other for Love's attention, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer."Dontayvion Wicks made aspectacularcatch in a two-minute drill on a ball that Jordan Love fit between Eric Stokes and a safety, Bobby Massie Jersey " Breer said on Monday. "It was a great reminder of how heated the competition for snaps and the ball will be among Green Gale Sayers Jersey Bays young receivers, with Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and camp standout Romeo Doubs in that mix."Wicks was drafted at No. 159 overall out of Virginia by the Packers in the 2023 NFL draft. In his rookie year, he had 39 receptions for 581 yards and 4 touchdowns.More NFL:

Bayern Munchen have now clinched their 23rd title this season and now are looking forward to win their 5th Champions League title, after mi sing on the last season to Chelsea at Allianz Arena. Under their bo s Jupp Heynckes, Bayern have earned a lot in past 3 years. This season too, as they have won the Bundesliga title, lets take a look at their journey so far.BUNDESLIGAIt was fantastic to see Bayern earning 91 points by winning 29 matches, drawing 4, and losing one and only match 1-2 to Bayer Leverkusen. Its after a gap of two years that Bayern have regained the title from Boru sia Dortmund. It was not easy enough for Bayern to take themselves to this spot, as rival clubs Dortmund, Leverkusen and Schalke all tried to defeat the record winner of the league. Thomas Muller, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Philip Lahm, Franck Ribery all have shown their capability and determination to win the league, to earn the respect they have lost as they were not winning the league for past 2 years. And yes, some new faces too! In earlier weeks of the season, the Croatian forward Mario Mandzukic, after moving from Wolfsburg to Bayern on an undisclosed fee, started scoring many goals which also led him to top the goalscoring chart. But later he lost his pace and so was overtook by Robert Lewandowski, but at the end of the season, Lewandowski (24 goals) was overtook by Stefan Kie sling (25 goals), after Kie sling scored the only goal from the spot in the last minutes in a 1-0 victory over Hamburger SV. After their victory over SC Freiburg, Bayern were declared the Eric Murray Jersey champions of the league.UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUEIt is a challenge for all the participating clubs to win the champions league, after clashing with worlds top European clubs with top players. Bayern have, till now, proved that they are the best and no one can stop them from taking the trophy home. It was not easy for the Bavarians to reach the finals as they were to meet Valencia, BATE Borisov and Lille, the top clubs of their respective leagues. Bayern have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 1 in the group stage and finished on top of the table. This was a silver lining for them, and they started to believe that they can win the trophy. Schweinsteiger, Kroos and Muller were regular scorers in the group stage. Then came the knockout stage, here they met Arsenal. Their first leg was at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal were defeated 1-3 by the Bavarians and here too, first two goals were scored by Toni Kroos in the seventh minute and Thomas Muller in the twenty first minute. Last goal, however, was scored by the new face Mario Mandzukic in the 77th minute. For Arsenal, the only goal was scored by the former FC Koln striker Lukas Podolski in the 55th minute. It was a hugeembarra sing moment for the Gunners as they lost in their own home in front of 59, 974 spectators. The second leg was played on 13th March 2013, where Bavarians failed to score a single goal and Arsenal scored the goal in the 3rd minute only through Oliver Giroud. It was a shocking moment for the Bavarians as they were not able to equalise the score despite many chances. Later in the 86th minute, Laurent Koscielny scored the header that gave Arsenal the precious win but they were knocked out on the away goal rules (3-3). It was tougher for them now as they were to meet Juventus, the unbeaten side in the competition. Mirko Vucinic, Fabio Quagliarella, Andrea Pirlo, Sebastian Giovinco, all big names in the club. Surely it had to be the biggest match of the day. But, luck was in Bayerns favour as they won the match 2-0 as David Alaba scored the goal in the first minute only and Thomas Muller scored in the 63rd minute to seal the victory. It was fun watching the home side winning the match with great ease. The second leg was tough for Juve but obviously not for the Bavarians as they had the comfortable lead of 2 goals. But it was expected that Juve could comeback to earn victory and seal their berth for the semis as it was now their home. But things got worst as Juve did not find the net and Bayern were able to find the same two times as Mario Mandzukic scored the opener in the 64th minute and Claudio Pizarro scored the injury time goal to make 2-0 again and 4-0 on aggregate. It was so humiliating for Old Lady as they were thrashed out in their own home in front of 38,000 spectators. Last but not the least, it is now FC Barcelona, world champions, whom they were going to face. No need to mention the names of the players of the Blaugrana as they are cla s on their own. It was really very interesting match to watch, apart from Real Madrids who were facing another German giants Boru sia Dortmund at that time. It was at Allianz Arena, in front of 68,000 people when Bayern defeated Barcelona by a huge 4-0 margin. Lionel Me si, Xavi, Iniesta, Alexis Sanchez, Cesc Fabregas, no one could even made to the pace of the opponents as they all looked a little fatigue. It was in the 25th minute when Thomas Muller scored the opener for the home side. He also scored his second in the 82nd minute but before that Mario Gomez (48th minute) and Arjen Robben (73rd minute) had already given their side a healthy lead. It was at that time very Anthony Zettel Jersey clear that FC Barcelona is out of the competition, but they had to play a so called formality match. The second leg, at Camp Nou, was not so interesting as everyone knew the result. Bayern were already 4-0 up and it was difficult for the Catalans to comeback. And yes, it was surely not the day for Barcelona as Bayern stole the show with their 3-0 lead, which also consists of an own goal by Gerard Pique (72nd minute), other than Arjen Robbens (48th minute) and Thomas Mullers (76th minute) goals. FC Barcelona were now officially out of the competition after a humiliating lo s in their own home. Bayern has beaten Barca 7-0 on aggregate. And now, the time has come. 3 days left for the final! It will be no le s than a Bundesliga match as it is against their rivals Boru sia Dortmund. This will be a tough match indeed. Robert Lewandowski, who has scored 4 goals against Real Jaelen Strong Jersey Madrid, and also has led his club to the victories in the league, will be worth watching along with the playmakers Marco Reus, Mario Gotze and Gundogan. Whereas Bayern have Champions Leagues show stoppers Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben, Toni Kroos and Mario Mandzukic, along with Mario Gomez, Franck Ribery and Claudio Pizarro, who scored 4 goals in a 9-2 victory against Hamburger SV. So, it will be a nail-biting final, I gue s.DFB POKALIt is yet another domestic competition Bayern are active in. From Round 1 only, Bayern started to win million hearts as they won their first match 4-0 against Jahn Regensburg. Mandzukic was the star of the match scoring a brace with Shaqiri and Pizarro also on the scoresheet. In Round 2, they faced FC Kaiserlautern and again they won 4-0. This time Pizarro scored a brace alongside Robben who also scored a brace. This was really fantastic for Bayern as they were enjoying this journey with two consecutive wins. Next in Round 3, the Bavarians won the match 2-0 against FC Augsburg, Gomez and Shaqiri were on the scoresheet for the visitors. Bayern Munich headed perfectly towards the quarter finals where they defeated their bitter rivals Boru sia Dortmund 1-0, the only goal scored by Arjen Robben in the 43rd minute. It was a tough match as Boru sia were not giving the Bavarians any chance to relax, but were defeated later by a goal as former Real Madrid attacker Arjen Robben scored the winner just two minutes before the halftime. In the semis, Bayern got a huge victory 6-1 against Wolfsburg in which Mario Gomez scored a hattrick within six minutes and was later voted as Man of the Match. Mario Mandzukic, Xherdan Shaqiri and Arjen Robben were also on the score sheet. Elsewhere, Stuttgart also seal their berth for the finals by defeating SC Freiburg 2-1. Now, on 1st June 2013, final will take place between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart at Olympic Stadium in Berlin. No doubt Bayern will take away the trophy, but it is final so it is difficult to predict the winner, as obviously both would fight till the end.BEST PERFORMERSObviously best performers lead their teams to victory, and so is the case with Bayern. Mario Mandzukic, Mario Gomez, Thomas Muller, Toni Kroos, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Claudio Pizarro.MARIO MANDZUKICMario Mandzukic started the season comfortably for Bayern, topping the goal scoring chart, but later he slowed down and it took him much time to show his talent in the league. However, he continued his goal scoring form in CL and DFB Pokal. This proved to be the good transfer for the Bavarians.MARIO GOMEZMario Gomez, one of the best attackers of the club, proved his best in the campaign. Though a flop in the league, he too, like Mandzukic, scored many important goals in the CL. His goals against FC Barcelona in the semifinal first leg, and his hattrick in a 6-1 victory over Wolfsburg in DFB Pokals semifinal is really appreciable.THOMAS MULLERThis man has also received the same praise as like Mandzukic and Gomez. His scores in the Champions League against FC Barcelona, Valencia, Juventus and Arsenal were proved to be so important as Bayern are now in the finals of the CL. His goals in the Pokal were also on important occasions.TONI KROOSFrom the very first match of the CL, he started scoring goals. His long range goal against Valencia was superb that earned them a place in the Round of 16. He has also scored goals in several league matches too. He has also scored important goals in DFB Pokal too.ARJEN ROBBENRising from the ashes! This phrase wouldnt be wrong for him. He was without goals for many weeks. He was not getting time on the pitch, and that time also came when the news regarding his move from the club also spread like the fire. But Robben silenced his critics after given a chance and he proved himself. In the second half of the season, he has scored too many goals that were enough to silent his critics. He scored crucial goals in the CL, especially in both the legs of semis against Barcelona. He also scored 2 goals in their ma sive 9-2 victory over Hamburger SV. He has now got his pace, his old form back and maybe would get more chances next Chad Thomas Jersey season.FRANCK RIBERYThis French midfielder has always helped his club to taste the victory. Be it Bundesliga, Champions League or DFB Pokal, this man has proved himself worthy in every competition. He has scored too many goals this season, not to forget his goal in 9-2 victory over Hamburg.BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGERThis German international has always been a center of attraction for the fans, coaches, and also team mates. His capability to hold the ball tightly and his unique pace always help him to steal the show. He has scored all his goals on important occasions. He has many more seasons to prove himself . He is the heart of the club.CLAUDIO PIZARROThe Peruvian striker, after returning to Bayern on 26 May 2012, has shown his dedication towards the club. He started his journey with this club very perfectly as he scored 2 goals against Kaiserlautern in DFB Pokal. In CL too, he has scored a hattrick in a 6-1 victory against Lille. He also scored against Juventus in their 2-0 victory in the 90th minute, when he came off the bench. He scored his first league goal against Hamburg in a 9-2 victory over them. He managed to score four goals in this match and from here he started receiving rave reviews from the fans, and also scored twice in a 6-1 victory over Hannover 96.BEST INCOMING TRANSFERBest transfer for the Bavarians, in my view, is Claudio Pizarro as he got goals for him since the beginning only. He proved to be the best forward by then only. He has also scored 4 goals, as mentioned above, in the 9-2 hammering of Hamburger SV, which put him into the limelight. He later started scoring goals for the club that proved to be helpful. He has signed one year contract with the club. So, in this one year, he can achieve a lot here.BEST MOMENTSObviously the best moment for the Bavarians would be when they lifted the trophy. But during the campaign, there were few moments which can be put as the best moments.VICTORY OVER JUVENTUSChampions League quarter final victory over the Italian league leaders Juventus would really be a proud moment for them. Two goals scored by Bayern, one by David Alaba in the first minute and the second by Thomas Muller in the 63rd minute were enough to give them partial ticket to the semis. In the second leg, the score was the same, but this time Mario Mandzukic scored the goal in the 64th minute and after coming off the bench, Claudio Pizarro marked his presence by scoring a goal in the injury time. Bayern Nick Chubb Jersey enjoyed much of the po se sion as Juventus accepted their defeat after the score 4-0 on aggregate.VICTORY OVER BARCELONAIn the semis, Bayern faced Barca that was supposed to be a nail-biting match. But all ruined up as Bayern did not give their opponents a single chance to attack, and the final result we all know (4-0). Arjen Robben and Mario Gomez scored the goals and Thomas Muller scored a brace. It was an easy win for Bayern Munich, and of course, nece sary too. In the second leg, Bayern looked quite comfortable as they had a four-goal lead over the Spanish giants. This time too, Arjen Robben scored the goal, the opener of the match in the 49th minute, and Thomas Muller too scored a goal in the 76th minute. But just four minutes before that, Barcelona centre-back Gerrard Pique scored an own goal that proved to be too costly for the Catalans as they were out of the competition on an aggregate score of 7-0.Now, as Bayern have won the title and are looking for the CL and DFB Pokal win, it is quite interesting to see whether Jupp Heynckes can help them win the treble. Mario Gotze has already signed a contract with the club, but will only move to Allianz Arena after the final. But, the latest news is that Mario Gotze will not play in the final after suffering from knee injury and after further more tests, this news is now official.Bayern have the best squad today and are the favourites to win both the remaining trophies (CL and Pokal). They just need to be concentrated and not get over confident. Rest, they are the best team and can defeat any team that come to block their way.