The Colts showed they are still a team to be reckoned with by beating the Bengals 34-16. Their performance against Jacksonville last week (allowing 376 yards rushing) was embarrassing but their offense can be overwhelming. I still doubt Peyton Manning in the playoffs but I don't look past the Colts. I definitely don't look past the Patriots. For all their problems they are still the team that consistently gets it done. Whenever the whispers start, they get stronger. I'd be interested to see them go into San Diego the second week of the playoffs and take advantage of Marty-ball.
Could it Be?
If the slumping Seahawks lose their next two games (to San Diego and Tampa Bay) the 49ers would win the division with wins over the Cardinals and Broncos. Thought to be a horrible team at the beginning of the season the 9ers, behind old small hands and Frank Gore are actually pretty decent.
He Knows How to Win
My love affair with Vince Young continues. He had probably his worst game as a pro but the Titans still won thanks to three return touchdowns. NFL Matchup showed some flaws in Young's game (his Vick-esque hesitation to throw to open receivers) which had me worried. But as long as he keeps winning, 7 of 9, then I'll keep riding the bandwagon.
Game of the Week
Chicago Bears 34 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31
Something is wrong with the Bears. At least according to Bill. We knew the offense was flawed, but this time Grossman actually had a good game. It was the defense and the Windy City Flyer that almost blew it. Tim Rattay relieved Gradkowski and led the Bucs to four touchdowns, two in the span of about a minute, thanks to a Hester fumble. It will be interesting to see if the Bears give a good effort this week against the Lions to right the ship before the playoffs.
Game to Watch
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys
The Donovan-less Eagles have stepped up their game under Jeff "the Duck" Garcia. If they can win this game the Eagles will pick up the tiebreaker advantage on the Cowboys and have the inside track on the NFC East crown. The Cowboys bounced back from their Saints ass-whooping with a win over the Falcons.
A Brief Rant About the Redskins
Loved this game against the Saints. It was carried in the New York area so I got to see the whole thing. The Skins played great defense against Reggie Bush. Every time he tried to make a move someone else was there to clobber him. They smothered the best offense in the NFL. Campbell played well, basically making two plays (a 44 yard pass to Cooley on third down and a rifle into double coverage to Moss for a TD on the very next play). The rest of the game he avoided mistakes and did things he needed to do to keep drives alive. Joe Gibbs was once again chickenshit about going for it on fourth down deep in enemy territory, but it worked out. I actually agreed with going for 3 at the end of the game to force New Orleans to score a TD instead of giving them the chance to kick a game tying-field goal. Then the Saints drove all the way down the field, but those last few yards late in the game are the toughest to get.
Cheerleader of the Week
Alysha Castonguay of the New England Patriots Cheerleaders. Alysha goes by Alycat, Lysh or Lysha and is an Alycat in the sack. She likes singing, dancing, bowling and collecting pins. She has two dogs, Daisy and Pom-pom. Her dream job is to be a Victoria's Secret Angel and her most prized possession is her many note boxes where she keeps notes and cards from friends and family.
Here's the weirdest thing I've read in a cheerleader profile this year: "If you could be anyone in the world for a day, who would it be?: Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah because she is an amazing gorgeous woman... and she is a Queen!"
Here's the second weirdest thing I've read in a cheerleader profile this year: "Do you have any hidden talents? : I can do push ups with my legs over my shoulders."
I guess that says it all.
If the Super Bowl Were Played Today
San Diego 48 Chicago 0
Someone has to win the NFC, but at this point it doesn't look like that team (whoever it is) has any chance against the AFC champion (whoever it is).
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