This week we are going to just jump right into it with…
Cincinnati vs. Atlanta 32-39
Well this was not the T.O and Ocho Show but more of the Ryan and White Show, even though the Bengals did make a late run though, but was quickly subsided by another Atlanta touchdown. Atlanta had a nice bounce back game, after a loss to the Eagles the week before and the Bengals I believe just have too many distractions on that team to be good. Football is not the most important thing to all the players and you know who I’m talking about, so as long as that exist, going to be near impossible to be a good team. The Bengals will host Miami next week that will be very upset but talk about that later, and Atlanta will enjoy their success with a Bye week and look forward to the Bucs in week 9.
Washington vs. Chicago 17-14
The question that has to be asked is if they had kept Kyle Orton would their team be better now? Yes, there is more upside to Jay Cutler but Cutler seems to care about his completion percentage and doesn’t care if it’s completed to his team or the other. This game should have been a nice win for the Bears but Cutlers 4 picks were the difference in the game, killing opportunities and putting drives to a halt. Will we see the backup in Chicago soon? Only time will tell, but for Washington Torrain is looking to be a solid back so if you got him in fantasy off the waiver wire good job. He ran for over a 100 yards and gave good opportunities for the Redskins to be successful. Washington at the end of the day has to feel lucky and that they got by with one, Chicago has to be sick and about tired of Cutler and something will need to change soon. The Redskins will take on the Lions next week, with the Lions coming off a bye, and the Bears will use a much needed Bye week to figure some things out. On a side note DeAngelo Hall had all 4 interceptions against Cutler, so note to Cutler don’t throw it his way.
Philadelphia vs. Tennessee 19-37
This was a game that you thought Philadelphia was going to take over and just run away with it, but the Titans defense stayed strong and leaving damage minimal. The Eagles though did have a lead of 16-10 going into the 4th quarter, and then it was like the Titans offense figured it out. Now Chris Johnson did not have a huge day, he did not run for over a 100 yards, but Kenny Britt was the man this day with three touchdown catches. The Titans scored 27 points in the 4th quarter to put this game away. So the question in Philadelphia is will we see Vick next week? I think the answer to that is yes because he is just that dynamic. Vick will get another week rest though because the Eagles will be on their Bye week giving him plenty of time to get healthier and ready to play, while the Titans will take on the Chargers in San Diego and see if they can continue the Chargers woes.
Jacksonville vs. Kansas City 20-42
This was a must win game for Kansas City; they had won their first 3 games and lost the last 2 and if they wanted to prove they can make a run for the playoffs they had to win this one. The Jaguars coming off a tough loss and having their starting QB out was also in need of a win in a tough division. This game was a close one for about three quarters and then the Chiefs put on the burners with 14 points in the 4th quarter to win by 21. Jacksonville did not miss Garrard as much as I thought, the backup did not do badly but I am sure there would have been a certain confidence level if Garrard would have played. The Chiefs are showing they are going to be tough for any opponent even though their defense is showing it’s holes, the offense is stepping it up. The Chiefs will face a Buffalo team that is looking like it is putting it together, and the Jaguars will face the Cowboys in a much needed win.
Pittsburgh vs. Miami 23-22
Well as I said earlier we would get to this game, and let’s get to it, Miami played a good game against a superior opponent and I am a Dolphins fan and I can admit that the Steelers team is better but on this day they were not, but were rewarded as if they were. Big Ben dived into the end zone and the referee with the back view quickly calls it a touchdown even though the ball came loose and the first mistake was they did not find out who came up with the ball in the pile. Then the call is challenged, it is rules a fumbled, but since they did not do their job the first time and no clear cut evidence on video the Steelers are given the ball back on the half yard line. They kick the field goal and take the lead and ultimately win the game. Only thing I really have to say is referees need to do a better job in those scenario’s you cost a team a game, that ultimately could cost coaches their job, players losing salary, management being replaced, and no telling what else. So for the job you do I hope you understand you have a big responsibility, and should never be taken lightly. The Dolphins will go up to Cincinnati to face the Bengals were the Dolphins are 3-0 on the road and the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Saints and im going on the record that I will be Anti-Steelers for the rest of the season.
Cleveland vs. New Orleans 30-17
Well this is one of those gut hitting, knock your breath out, demoralize, make you want to retire losses here for the Saints. The Browns came into their home and knocked them around and made the Saints look like one of the worse teams in the NFL. Bree’s throws four picks in this game that ultimately is the reason the Browns win this game, but as the Browns will tell you today a win is a win. Colt McCoy did not throw all that well in his 2nd start in the NFL but he did get his first win. The Browns will get a Bye week to try to game plan for the Patriots when they face them in Week 9, and the Saints will take on the Steelers and as I said just a minute before I hope the Saints beat them down.
St. Louis vs. Tampa Bay 17-18
This game I think everybody knew was going to be a close one, it was two young teams that are on the rise and both play pretty good defense. It has looked as if the Rams had put this game away and was going to leave with the victory. Then Josh Freeman shows he is not a bad QB either and leads the Bucs down the field and throws for a touchdown with just seconds left on the clock, not giving Sam Bradford enough time to make any kind of drive of his own. This was just a good hard fought game that could have gone either way; I will be looking forward to seeing success from both these teams in the future. The Rams will take on the Panthers to try to get back to .500 and the Bucs will take on the Cardinals in Arizona.
San Francisco vs. Carolina 20-23
This was supposed to be a game that would get 49ers back on track, they just got their first win the week before and this was the one that was going to give them two straight but Carolina had different plans. The 49ers did come out and look like they had it in hand with an early score to Vernon Davis, but Carolina did not flinch and had it tied 10-10 at halftime. The second half the difference was the 3rd quarter the 49ers were shut out and in the 4th they tried to make a run but it was not enough. The big news for the 49ers was Alex Smith was replaced by David Carr and has to see if this is going to be a long term thing. Carolina should not be considered on the rise or putting things together they just beat another team that is not very good. Carolina will take on the Rams next week and the 49ers will go against the Broncos.
Buffalo vs. Baltimore 34-37
Well who were these Bills and where have they been all season? They came out on fire and Ryan Fitzpatrick was looking like an all-pro. They jumped out to a huge early lead on the Ravens being up 24-3 at one time in the first half but went to halftime 24-20. The Ravens came out in the 2nd half and played much better taking the lead in the 3rd quarter but Buffalo made a comeback of their own in the 4th quarter to take the game into OT and in OT the Ravens were able to put the game away with a field goal. The Bills should look at that game though in a good way being able to do what they done against a tough Ravens defense. The Ravens defense should look at it as they cannot take a game off and with Ed Reed back though they should improve. The Bill will take on Kansas City and the Ravens will take a week off for their Bye week and get an extra week to prepare for the Dolphins.
Arizona vs. Seattle 10-22
What would you know Seattle plays good defense and take care of the ball offense and they were able to win another game. It did not help that the Cardinals had 5 turnovers in the game to make it little easier on the Seahawks but sometimes that’s how it goes. The Cardinals are in need of nothing more than a QB that can pass the ball effectively and could be a good team. The Seahawks are making a strong push to win the NFC West and look to be more effective with Lynch at RB now. I’m not sold on the Seahawks but I’m not dismissing them yet either, they will play the Raiders next week. Arizona will get an opportunity to rebound against Tampa Bay.
Oakland vs. Denver 59-14
This was supposed to be a nice easy game for the Broncos to get them back to winning some games but nobody told Oakland this because they came out like a bat out of hell. McFadden ran the ball very effectively and scored 3 touchdowns, the Denver’s defense was about nonexistent. It was just one of those games for Denver that you just sit back and scratch your head on what happened and have to move on. They still have good pieces to the puzzle on offense and looking like the defense is missing a few but their team is better than their record would suggest. The Broncos will take on the 49ers next week and the Raiders will take on the Seahawks.
New England vs. San Diego 23-20
I am not sure what to make of the Chargers this year except they have a really good QB and that is about it. It is almost like can you give Rivers to Arizona and let them make a playoff push. The Patriots played a good game but the Chargers came soaring back at the end of the game and do to a new field goal kicker missed the chance to win the game. The Patriots are getting lucky last few games, escaping with narrow victories but great teams find a way to win. The Chargers have to figure out something on offense but that is what you get sometimes when you trust a rookie RB to be the leader of your rushing game. The Patriots will face the Vikings next week and the Chargers will have to face a tough Tennessee team.
Minnesota vs. Green Bay 24-28
This game was I thought everything I thought it would be, we had big plays made by the QB’s, had defensive stops, and of course questionable calls by the refs. The big stories of course are the QB’s and they both had their success and both had their interceptions and at the end of the game though it was Aaron Rodgers getting his first victory over Brett Favre in three tries. Childress though looks like he is growing tired of Favre and was critical of him after the game. Have to see if they give Jackson a chance to prove himself once again at QB, but only time will tell. The running game for Green Bay had its moments but the offense goes as Aaron Rodgers does so have to keep an eye out on that. The Packers will have to face the Jets next week and the Vikings will face the Patriots.
That is what is going on so far in Week 7, a few questionable calls in the Dolphins and Vikings game maybe cost those teams a win, but the big thing was no hits were really flagged for helmet to helmet so maybe the NFL will calm down a little bit. This year is still proven to be one where picking a game is about impossible because by the time you think you have it figured out well something else changes. Stay tuned will have Mondays Game Posted Tuesday Morning.
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