It's rare that a coach gets fired during the middle of an NFL season, even more rare that two get fired, in the same week, under such strange circumstances.
Scott Linehan of the Rams lost his team when he changed quarterbacks.
But Lane Kiffin of the Raiders lost the whole entire organization. This situation has not finished playing out yet but I have the feeling that Goodell is going to lean on Al Davis to just pay the man his money and get this ugly situation settled.
Defense Wins Championships
The Denver Broncos impressed a lot of people with their 3-0 start, but without a defense they are going to be in real trouble. Many people were writing the Chiefs off as the worst team in the league, until they ran over, around and through the Denver defense. With Larry Johnson, the Chiefs always have a shot. And if Denver allows 200 yards on the ground they are in big trouble.
The Chiefs also benefitted from a quarterback change, going to the steady hand, Damon Huard. This proves once again that in the NFL you don't need a great quarterback to win. If you have other good areas of your team all you need is a QB who won't screw it up.
Game of the Week
New York Jets 56 Arizona Cardinals 35
A classic shootout between two old gunslingers. Both quarterbacks are having good seasons flinging the ball even though their teams are only 2-2. Or maybe their teams are 2-2 because they're flinging the ball. The turnovers absolutely killed the Cardinals in this game, as the Jets took a 34-0 first half lead.
Here's how the Cardinals 1st half possessions went: fumble, blocked FG, INT returned for TD, punt, INT, fumble, fumble.
Here's how the Cardinals 2nd half possessions went: TD, TD, TD, TD, TD, fumble, INT.
Even though they didn't win, the Cardinals sure made it exciting.
But it was Brett Favre who really stole the show, wearing a throwback uniform, he performed like a throwback Favre, only better, throwing for 6 TDs for the first time in his career.
What's a Fractured Sinus?
A fractured sinus is the injury Anquan Boldin suffered from a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit. But it looked a lot worse when Boldin was carted off the field on a stretcher. No word on how long he will be out.
Game of Next Week
Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles
A battle of attrition in the toughest division in the NFL. It means a little more for the Eagles since they have an extra loss already, and would be 2 games in arrears with a loss. Plus, the game is in Philadelphia. But after a huge win over the Cowboys the Redskins need to come back strong.
A Brief Rant About the Redskins
I am so excited about this team right now. If they can beat the Eagles this week there's a really good chance they could be 7-1 because the next three games are St. Louis and Cleveland at home followed by a trip to Detroit. But more important than the opponents is the way the team is playing right now. I have always said the key to winning in the NFL is turnovers; forcing them, and not making them. And while some element of that is luck, a large part of it is good aggressive play on defense, and smart, prudent play on offense. And right now the Redskins lead with league with +6 turnover margin.
Cheerleader of the Week
Anabel of the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders
Anabel is in her 4th season on the squad and during that time her unique look has landed her spots in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue, as well as in FHM and Maxim. As a member of the team she has traveled to many interesting places, including Djibouti. To stay in shape she trains in the combat art of Brazilian jew-jitsu.
If the Super Bowl Were Played Today
New York Giants 24 Tennessee Titans 17
With the Cowboys's loss, the Giants once again take the top spot. But there is an argument to be made for the ball-hawking Titans to win this game. But right now the champs are the only undefeated team in the better conference (what an amazingly quick shift) so we'll stick with them.
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