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Jamie Carragher thinks a lack of quality in the Newcastle squad is the reason they are languishing near the foot of the Premier League table. Fake Vans Website . Rafael Benitezs side suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Leicester to leave them one point adrift of safety with nine games left to play.And Carragher thinks it is Newcastles goal record that could cost them their top-flight status. Jamie Carragher says Newcastles squad lacks quality I think a perception of Newcastle is that they have too much quality to be in this position so maybe its a bit of an attitude problem why they are here, but I dont think its just an attitude problem, Carragher said on Monday Night Football.I think theres a lack of quality. Their goal record shows there arent enough good players and thats why they are in this situation. Positive signs for Rafa? We examine Benitezs first game in charge of Newcastle They were in this situation last year, dont forget. There has been a lot of money spent since but again we didnt see that quality in front of goal. The goal record tells you everything.While Benitezs arrival at St James Park has given everyone involved with the club a lift, Carragher says it will be difficult for him to cure their problems going forward. Rafael Benitez lost his first game in charge at Newcastle Sometimes when a team has a problem you can try and fix it, but Newcastle have problems at both ends, Carragher added. They concede too many goals and dont score enough.Its easier for a manager, especially someone like Rafa whose forte is setting up a team, but theres lack of quality in attacking areas for Newcastle. Its something he cant change because you cant buy anyone.Despite the defeat to League leaders Leicester, Carragher could see some positives for Newcastle, claiming their defensive organisation reminded him of his time working with Benitez at Liverpool. Carragher said Newcastles defensive organisation reminded him of Liverpool under Benitez You could see what Rafa had worked on in his first two or three days, the former Liverpool defender said.It took me back to what we were doing at Liverpool. Very difficult to play through, very compact and very organised. It was difficult for Leicester. Also See: Okazaki sends Foxes five clear Benitez focused on positives Positive signs for Rafa? Leicester 1-0 Newcastle recap Fake Vans From China .com) - The Buffalo Bills will return to the friendly confines of Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday when they welcome the upstart Cleveland Browns to town. Fake Vans 2020 . -- Mississippis Andrew Ritter said his game-winning, 41-yard field goal felt good off his foot. https://www.vansfake.com/ . Yoenis Cespedes proved he can play through a hurting right heel, giving Scott Kazmir and the As a spark with a pair of RBIs that helped spoil the Minnesota Twins home opener with an 8-3 victory on Monday.ATLANTA - The Carolina Panthers big-play defence appears capable of making a difference in the playoffs — even for a team with a losing record.Roman Harper and Tre Boston returned interceptions for touchdowns and Carolina recorded six sacks, leading the Panthers to a 34-3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday to win the woeful NFC South.Carolina (7-8-1) will host Arizona in a wild-card playoff game next Saturday. The losing record didnt keep the Panthers from celebrating their first back-to-back playoff seasons in franchise history.It feels great, Carolina running back Jonathan Stewart said. I mean, its a blessing and you just have to cherish these moments right now. ... We just believed and played our hearts out and this is where we are.The Panthers have won four straight, but still they are the first team to enter the playoffs with a losing record since 2010, when Seattle was 7-9.The beautiful thing — record doesnt matter, coach Ron Rivera said. Thats the best part.Harper scored on a 31-yard return in the second quarter and Boston clinched the win with his 84-yard interception return late in the third quarter. A 33-yard fumble return by Thomas Davis set up another touchdown.It was a great defensive effort, Rivera said.The Panthers celebration began with their final timeout with 2:41 remaining. Quarterback Cam Newton lifted his arms toward Carolina fans who moved close to the field to claim seats vacated by Falcons fans.After the game, Newton answered fans who called his name by running back to the edge of the stands to give fans high-fives.Newton completed 10 of 16 passes for 114 yards, including a 5-yard touchdown pass to Ed Dickson in the first quarter. Newton also had a 4-yard scoring run. Stewart ran for 49 yards on 13 carries.The Panthers did not have a turnover.The Falcons (6-10) were booed as they finished their second straight losing season under embattled coach Mike Smith. Atlanta is 10-22 since falling to San Francisco in the 2012 NFC championship game.Smith acknowledged the results have not met the standards he set with winning records in each of his first five years.This is a business about winning football games and thats how youre judged, Smith said. I understand that, and Ill leave it at that. ... This is a business about whatt have you done for me lately. Fake Vans Cheap. With a playoff spot — and perhaps Smiths future — on the line, the Falcons committed three turnovers, did not force a turnover and were held without a touchdown.Atlantas best chance for a touchdown ended when fullback Patrick DiMarco was open in front of the goal line in the first quarter but dropped a short pass from Matt Ryan.Smith said he was very disappointed and called the performance not acceptable at all.Carolina dominated the first quarter, running for 105 yards and holding the ball almost 12 minutes. The Panthers led only 10-3 before the defence stretched the lead with Harpers interception return on Ryans pass intended for Roddy White.On Atlantas next possession, White fumbled following a catch when hit by linebacker Adarius Glanton. Davis picked up the loose ball and returned the ball to the Atlanta 9. Newtons touchdown run pushed the lead to 24-3.Boston added his long return late in the third quarter.With star receiver Julio Jones contained by cornerback Josh Norman, Ryan couldnt move the Falcons offence. Ryan completed 29 of 47 passes for 260 yards with two interceptions. Jones had only four catches for 58 yards. White had eight catches for 104 yards.Falcons starting running back Steven Jackson was inactive with a quadriceps injury. Jacquizz Rodgers and Devonta Freeman combined to run for only 57 yards.The Panthers improved to 15-3 in December games since Rivera was hired in 2011.It was a familiar setting for Newton and the Panthers, who also clinched their 2013 playoff berth with a Week 17 win at Atlanta. The Panthers had nine sacks in that 21-20 win, and the pass rush was similarly effective on Sunday.NOTES: Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (broken hand) was inactive. ... Falcons safeties Dwight Lowery (knee) and Kemal Ishmael (hamstring) left the game. Ishmael started for William Moore, who was placed on IR with a shoulder injury this week. ... Panthers DE Charles Johnson, a former University of Georgia star, had a sack in his fifth straight game at the Georgia Dome. ... The Falcons took their first loss of the season against a NFC South opponent.___Online: AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Charles Odum on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CharlesOdum ' ' '