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SATELLITE TO GO
What you get: The DIRECTV Sat-Go is a portable satellite TV system that includes a receiver, antenna and TV in one easy-to-carry case.
Find it: www.directv.com/satgo; 1-800-DIRECTV
Cost: $999
FREEDOM GRILL
What you get: The FG-100 stainless steel grill mounts onto a 2-inch hitch, with arms that lock into place for driving and swing away from the vehicle for cooking. The grill also includes a stand, so it can be used away from the vehicle. Freedom Grill makes a smaller FG-50 and two larger tow-behind models.
Find it: www.store.freedomgrill.com; 1-866-964-7455
Cost: $899
THE ULTIMATE TAILGATE
What you get: 5-by-8-foot trailer includes a 26-inch LCD TV, satellite dish, DVD player, 1,000-watt generator, running water, beer on tap, electrical outlets and a toilet.
Find it: www.gamedaycustoms.com; 562-408-0534
Cost: $13,900 for the base model; custom options extra
GAS-POWERED BLENDER
What you get: The Totally Portable Tailgator uses a small but powerful engine to mix drinks.
Find it: At Cabela's; www.tailgatorzone.com; 1-866-964-7455
Cost: $299.95
TAKE-A-SEAT
What you get: It's a bench, bike rack and cargo carrier all in one that attaches to your car's hitch. The invention by Wisconsinites Pat and Vickie Rock earned them a spot in the top 25 finalists on the first season of American Inventor.
Find it: For sale at thetakeaseat.com in November. Pre-order by calling 262-337-3287.
Cost: $299.95
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| Date/Opponent | Time | W | L | Score |
| Sep 13 - at Cleveland | 12:00 PM | 1 | 0 | 34-20 |
| Sep 20 - at Detroit | 12:00 PM | 2 | 0 | 27-13 |
| Sep 27 - vs. San Francisco | 12:00 PM | 3 | 0 | 27-24 |
| Oct 5 - vs. Green Bay | 7:30 PM | 4 | 0 | 30-23 |
| Oct 11 - at St. Louis | 12:00 PM | 5 | 0 | 38-10 |
| Oct 18 - vs. Baltimore | 12:00 PM | 6 | 0 | 33-31 |
| Oct 25 - at Pittsburgh | 12:00 PM | 6 | 1 | 17-27 |
| Nov 1 - at Green Bay | 3:15 PM | 7 | 1 | 38-26 |
| Open | ||||
| Nov 15 - vs. Detroit | 12:00 PM | 8 | 1 | 27-10 |
| Nov 22 - vs. Seattle | 12:00 PM | 9 | 1 | 35-9 |
| Nov 29 - vs. Chicago | 3:15 PM | |||
| Dec 6 - at Arizona | 3:15 PM | |||
| Dec 13 - vs. Cincinnati | 12:00 PM | |||
| Dec 20 - at Carolina | 7:20 PM | |||
| Dec 28 - at Chicago | 7:30 PM | |||
| Jan 3 - vs. NY Giants | 12:00 PM |
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