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PREVIEW
The Colts have one of the best offenses in the NFL and head to Washington to face the worst defense in the league. This should be interesting.
The Giants and Eagles both won today so the Redskins are going to have to bring their “A” game to keep up in the NFC East. They will go without Portis for the second week in a row but this team goes as their defense does. In both their losses they gave up 30+ points and will be in tough against the high powered Colts offense. The defense will be missing Haynesworth for the 2nd game, even though he has not been much of a factor all season, opponents usually account for him when he is active. McNabb and his athleticism will be needed to assist Torain with the ground game. Also, the Redskins haven’t had too many big plays this season so they should be due.
The Colts are still one of the teams to beat in the NFL. Even with Joseph Addai hobbling, they have Reggie Wayne playing like he is 25. Manning is tied for the league lead in TD passes and has already crossed 1500+ yards throwing on the season. On the defensive end, the Colts need to bring pressure on McNabb all night. With not much of a running game, McNabb will look to throw, even the short screens so early pressure should go a long way to throwing him off his game.
Prediction: Off the bat, I take the over in this one (44o/u). As for the winner, I got the Colts to win it by double digits.
Randy Moss gets traded to Minnesota… Allegations arise about Brett Favre involved in some inappropriate conduct with a female personality when he was with the Jets… McNabb has a storybook homecoming in Piladelphia. Yes, we are only done week 4 in the NFL. Here are some of the other stories of note.
Jay Cutler – Man down!
He may not be leading the league in interceptions this season but last week Cutler displayed a complete inability to stay composed in the pocket. Sure some blame goes on the O Line - no QB should spend more time on his back than his feet. Snap after snap, Cutler was unable to get rid of the ball quickly (probably worried about throwing a pick) and payed for it heavily. 9 sacks did him in as he left the game with a concussion and will not play in week 5. The Bears need to work on getting his confidence back, but first he needs to get his head in the game.
Josh Scobee – Crazy Legs
There seems to be a revolving door in the NFL when it comes to kickers. Josh Scobee just guaranteed himself employment with a 59 yard game winning field goal against the Indianapolis Colts. That was some mad leg extension!
Arian Foster Only Needs 3 Quarters
Arian Foster was held out of the 1st quarter last Sunday -- Fantasy owners world wide went into panic mode. The reason given was disciplinary issues. It didn't matter though, all he needed was the final 45min to do all the damage. Things are looking bright for this undrafted running back who is bpoised to break a lot of records this season. The Texans have found a gem, let's hope they keep letting him shine.
Philadelphia Eagles – CRUSHED!
Vick gets sandwiched between two Redskins players and Eagles fans are crushed. Literally! Just as he was hitting his stride, Vick was dealt a blow early in the game. Earlier this week, it was revealed that the QB has a crack in his rib cartilage. So aside from losing to the McNabb led Skins, the Eagles will have to go on without Vick for a couple of weeks. Let the Kevin Kolb era begin -- AGAIN!
Kansas City Chiefs – Last Team Standing
The Chiefs are the only unbeaten team in the NFL. Yes, they were on a bye in week 4 but I just really wanted to type that. Doubt I will get to do so again this season. This is not to take away from the ball they are playing. The Chiefs are surprising most of us but they have yet to play some real competition.
Miami Dolphins Ditch The Wildcat
A lot has been said/written about the wildcat. It seemed to be working for the most part but there are just some teams that are well equipped to defend it. Last week, The Patriots dared them and the Dolphins surrendered, essentially giving up on the tried and tested play call. Sporano used it a handful of times in the beat down they took from New England on MNF. I think they need to give the wildcat another shot, their best weapons are under-utilized without it.
LT – Don't Call It A Comeback
He may not have the legs he did in his record breaking season but LT is on a mission to prove he still got it. This week he passed he 100yrd rushing mark for the first time in 2 seasons. His 2 TD's were a big art of the rout the Jets layed on the Bills. I have always been a fan and am rooting hard for him to succeed. If he can put together a string of these games, the Jets automatically becomes my favorites in the division.
Who wants the AFC East?
The Dolphins had a chance to step up on Monday but couldn't. The Jets look great 1 week and horrible the next. Brady is looking like his old self but playing with a young defense. I think by week 6, the Patriots will separate themselves from the pack and become the team to beat.
NFL – Doing it right for the cause
For the month of October, the NFL has once again come together for breast cancer awareness. The NFL and its players have been really successful with this campaign. From pre-game festivities to athlete gear on the field. They raise money selling merchandise and auctioning game worn gear. The MLB and NFL definitely do it big for the cause.
Parity
4 weeks and we have seen a ton of low scoring games but more importantly they have been close. Really makes you appreciate the parity a hard cap has created. If you are a betting man/woman, its a different story. Tough calls this season but a lot of games going on the UNDER.
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With all the parity going on in the NFL this season, the Bears are trying to prove they are contenders. They come into this one as the only unbeaten NFC team. Their 3-0 record is more surprising than the lackluster way the Giants have played to start the season. Who wants it more tonight?
Jay Cutler is still trying to settle down. Every pass feels like an interception waiting to happen yet as a unit the Bears are getting it done. Chicago is at this point thanks to its defense. They have been great on rush D, forced timely turnovers and kept the team in the game each week. The special teams unit has done its part as well, head by Hester who is always a threat to return for a TD. The defense has carried the load and the offense has done just enough to lock down the wins.
Eli Manning has a ways to go if he ever wants to be spoken of like his brother. He seems to have taken a page from Cutler and is tied for interceptions this season with Favre. The run game was supposed to be the main threat for the Giants but that has yet to be seen. The defense has been a bright spot but keep getting caught in tough spots with all the turnovers on offense. They have to clean that up along with all the penalties in order to make this a game.
For some strange reason the Giants are the favorites tonight but I am not buying what Vegas is selling.
My Prediction: Chicago Bears 24 – New York Giants 20
It was 10 years ago that I fell in love with this game. The Philadelphia Eagles were the object of my affection and at the helm was a young QB Donovan McNabb, wowing me with his ability to make something out of nothing.
1999 – Draft day. Notoriously known for their love/hate relationship with star athletes, Eagles fans were none too happy with the team selecting the QB from Syracuse. The ribbing he took from on draft day was just the beginning. Even after leading the team to four consecutive NFC East division championships, five NFC Championship Games and one Super Bowl, McNabb was still trying to win over the city.
Today McNabb returns to Philadelphia wearing a Washington Redskins jersey. He never asked to leave and gave everything that he had to the city. There are campaigns going around on how to react to his return. There is the standing “O” group and the boo bird group. The indifferent group is looking for members. That’s the thing with sports, you only show emotions for those who mattered most. If McNabb hears silence — then maybe he should be offended.
Will he be booed once again? Probably. Philadelphia fans have a reputation to protect after all.
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PREVIEW
The Miami Dolphins are 2-0 yet no one is talking about them. That should change if they get the win today and retain top spot in the AFC East. The Jets did make some strides last week but have a ways to go before matching the hype.
Sanchez was finally let loose last week and he had a career day against the Patriots. He seems to have built a good chemistry with Keller and will have to rely more on that today. Why? Because Braylon Edwards got busted for a DUI and will not be starting for the Jets. The bread and butter still has to be the power running game. The Dolphins have been exploited by the ground game and that needs to be the point of attack. Tomlinson is proving his doubters wrong and has re-established himself as a force, but the Jets need Shonn Greene to keep doing what he did last week. On the other side of the ball, the defense needs to be prepared for a Miami’s wildcat plays. They use Ronnie Brown effectively at that spot. Aside from the rush defense, missing Revis is going to hurt. Cromartie has some big shoes to fill in order to keep Marshall at bay.
It may be early in the season but the Dolphins need to be respected. Both their wins came on the road including last week against a good Vikings team. They upgraded their offensive core this summer, adding Brandon Marshall but that has yet to pay off. The team still relies heavily on the ground game and has found success going with the wildcat. While the offense is coming along slowly, it is their defense that has carried them through the first 2 weeks. Forcing turnovers and limiting opponents has been the story all without Jason Taylor who now plays for the Jets. Taylor faces his former team for the first time and hopes they don’t get the last laugh.
While the Dolphins are looking good and the Jets look a little scattered, this is a statement game. I am calling the Jets to pull it together and get one on the road.
My Prediction: New York Jets 20 – Miami Dolphins 17
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