The Packers rolled over the Lions as a hurt Matt Stafford (dislocated non-throwing shoulder) threw 1 TD and 4 INTs. Culpepper found out the morning of the game and was apparently pissed. I think I would be pissed too if I thought I was playing and the rookie who had been throwing ridiculous INTs got to start and apparently didn't learn anything because he threw 4 more INTs. 2 of those INTs went to Charles Woodson who returned 1 for a TD. I think Woodson is a HOFer, a couple of you think he needs a ring. Aaron Rodgers is my MVP so far this season, as I said yesterday I weight performances through adversity higher than those who are front running. Brett has some great stats but his team is stacked. ESPN first take, Friday morning, Marcellus Wiley said Manning, Jalen Rose said Drew Brees, Skip Bayless stepped up and said Aaron Rodgers.... I agree with Skip Bayless?
The Cowboys beat the Raiders to surprise no one. Their offense was spotty and very out of rhythm at times. Romo is still missing open targets for no reason. Miles Austin got back to putting up the best numbers on the team, 7 for 145 and 1 TD. December will be an interesting month as the Cowboys have always (recently) rolled through November and self-destructed in December. @Giants, Chargers, @Redskins, @Saints, Eagles.... 2-3 is definitely possible.
The Broncos woke up and beat a Giants team who looked horrible. What does this game mean? It was a short week and the Giants are battling injuries. I don't know what to take away from this game as it should have been more competitive. I'm still not buying the Broncos and Cowboys and Eagles fans shouldn't be ready to write off the Giants, especially a team that has to play them next week...
Thursday wasn't a good day for football as none of the games were competitive. I don't think Detroit should lose their Thanksgiving game because the Lions and Cowboys were the only 2 teams willing to host Thanksgiving games decades ago. The Lions are getting better and if Stafford pulls his head out of his ass and gets the ball to Calvin Johnson they could have some close games. There is no excuse for the Cowboys to be playing the Raiders on Thanksgiving. I actually can't remember the last time the Cowboys game was really entertaining, they either get beat bad or they roll over their opponent.
VY was ballin as he led his team on a 99 yard TD drive with 2:37 left in the 4th quarter. It wasn't Chris Johnson, or VY scrambling, he won the game with his arm. 5 straight wins after the Titans started 0-6 under Kerry Collins... He is the frontrunner for comeback player of the year. Next week they go to Indianapolis, not sure they can pull that one off but it is a division game so they definitely have a chance. Matt Leinert didn't play bad in place of Kurt Warner.
The Colts beat the Texans to win their division and stay undefeated at 11-0. The Texans jumped to the early 14-0 lead but couldn't even handle that. It seems like the Texans start fast every week but then fade as the game goes on, I place that squarely on the coach... Gary Kubiak 8-8 and no playoffs for the 3rd straight year should get you fired.
The Ravens beat the Steelers, Dennis Dixon played well regardless of the fact it was his first start. He almost got the Steelers there until he threw a late INT. Hines Ward was "frustrated" because Ben Roethlisburger didn't play because of a concussion. Has Ward ever played after a concussion? Dude should shut the hell up...
The Saints are 11-0 after whoppin the Patriots' ass. Drew Brees has had his 2 best games in weeks when he is playing my fantasy team... The Saints are the best team in the league. The Saints answered a lot of questions by handing out this beat down. Will they win next week? Right now it seems like they may be playing to their level of competition.
Gotta throw it out there, TO is not washed up. It looks like another offensive coordinator/coach needed to pull their head out of their ass and utilize him. TO's last 2 games, which came after his coach was fired have resulted in almost 400 yards receiving and 2 TDs for a season total of 659 yards and 3 TDs. Skip Bayless' punk ass is on vacation, he probably called in sick to avoid giving TO any type of credit.
The Bills beat the Dolphins
The 49ers beat the Jaguars
The Bengals beat the Browns
The Jets beat the Panthers
The Vikings beat the Bears
The Chargers beat the Chiefs
The Chargers are quietly positioning themselves for a possible 1st round bye, tied at 8-3 for 2nd place in the AFC.
The NFC looks easier to predict than the AFC...
Saints
Vikings
Eagles
Packers
Cardinals
Cowboys if they don't collapse (Falcons, Giants, 49ers)
Colts
Bengals
Chargers
Patriots
Ravens
Broncos
Jaguars
Steelers
Titans?
Monday, November 30, 2009
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i have picked the cowboys to go pretty far in the playoffs the last three years. thought they would win the division just 2-3 weeks ago but i forgot woody paige's old mantra: "look at the schedule guys"... i think the cowboys could go 0-5 down the stretch and it won't be like they are self-destructing per se like in previous years... but the giants, chargers, eagles are all very hungry playing for the same things as they (not resting anyone) and the saints are just plain ole better. and teh redskins are palying their best ball of teh season (and will get this rivalry game at home)... this is rough. i feel their best chances to win are against the giants who are struggling and the saints who may be chilling too hard by then. if they get 4 Ws with one being a win against philly (undoing their worng from last year) they may emerge as a true favorite to win it all (similar to what the giants and cards did previously peaking at the right time).
ReplyDeleterodgers to me is the best QB in the game skill wise but if i am down by 5 with 2 min left, i still go peyton, brees, brady, then rodgers. that's no disrespect to him. he is not the mvp this year though. brees has been getting the shaft with off player of the year honors (basically being plagued for having a pooh record) when he deserved MVP. its his time similar to denzel getting a oscar for training day. there will be plenty for rodgers to win. some folks put favre in there. favre is good (BALLING out of control) but he isn't the best player on the team. i can just as easy make the argument that AP deserves as much MVP consideration as favre. this is plain old why its easier to give duncan, lebron, and chris paul the MVP in basketball than say kobe or melo (typically these guys have more help).
MVP voting:
Brees
Peyton
Brady, Rodgers, AP, Favre are all tied
(all these guys have the adversity comeback piece but brees and peyton have the tangible numbers and Ws)
brees and peyton are the clear frontrunners
actually i think hines has played with a concussion... most players have (my brother thinks he has had a concussion as a O lineman). the problem is every concussion isn't the same. some require smelling salt and a series off and some leave the guy motionless for 10 min and you hope he raises a thumb when he is taken off the field. i think hines is tripping though if he was truly mad that ben (and the steelers for that matter) placed his health over one game. that's tough guy football culture though.
VY is the truth. leinart has played his best ball against VY and came up short twice now. its in his head. the titans should book the cards on their schedule every year for this reason (i know they can't but i am just saying). VY may be having the best NOVEMBER ever as a QB.