Where has this last week gone? Where have my picking skills ran off to? Right now, my right picks are harder to find than a win for the Rams and Dolphins, and a certain Osama character combined. Unlike Hillary, I have opinions so here we go. Matt Williamson and Keith Kidd share some insights, and hopefully a blanket here in the chilly NY area.
-Both the Steelers and Browns are riding higher than the Fightin Illini right now, but the spread is so large. Matt Williamson chimes in:
"I see PGH handling them pretty well...as always. Clev's D will be abused this Sunday vs. both the run and pass. Clev will score points, but I also see PGH getting to and rattling DA."
Williamson is from Pittsburgh, so we may be getting a bit of an overdose on the bias here (sorry, Len) but the defense may be too much for Mister Anderson (in Dr Evil voice) and I'll take the Steelers in double digits which will ultimately mean victory for Cleveland.
-The Redskins and Eagles both struggled last week, but I saw much more doom and gloom in Philly, where the Iggles smelled worse than rancid cheesesteaks in a blowout loss to Dallas. If Portis can establish the run early, the Skins will win easy. I'll take Washington plus the four.
-Let's try to simplify this for you, the Panthers can NOT win if they don't get Steve Smith the ball more. Keith Kidd has more:
"Obviously, in each game plan, the Panthers are trying to get the ball to Steve Smith. Teams are trying to take the running game away while doubling Smith on the outside. Other players need to step up and make plays to open things up for Smith."
So if the Carolina QB (Carr, Moore, or Vinny, yikes) can't get the terrible supporting cast on offense in the act, then Steve Smith can't do well. This seems like a recipe for disaster of subprime mortgage proportions. So I'm not that bullish about the Panthers chances, despite the fact that the Falcons make the Hawks into Atlanta sports gods. I'll take the Falcons here, and if that makes the Bobcats the kings in Charlotte, God help us all.
-Speaking of godly people, the Saints are on a roll and the Rams have their horns stuck in something prickly. While the spread is around 11 points, I'm a sucker, so give me N'awlins and pass some jumbalaya and rolaids. Brees and Bush are going to run wilder than Lindsey Lohan in a hit & run.
-Miami are only 2.5 point dogs to Marshawn Madness and the Bills? Excuse me? You could have Todd Boeckman QB'ing Buffalo to this win. Buffalo is hot, the Phins are subarctic and the Bills will romp.
-Imagine this scenario: San Diego loses and the winner of Broncos-Chiefs will at least have a share of first place in the AFC West. It's frighteningly possible in what could be the saddest thing since that Bill Callahan guy tried to coach football at Nebraska (wait! you're kidding! no way he's still coaching there, right?). Keith Kidd goes through this one:
"I like Kansas City at home. Obviously, this Broncos team is not very good. I think the Chiefs defense will do enough in this game to give their offense a shorter field and give them a chance to score more points."
The Broncos were humiliated in Detroit last week, and KC will probably be without Larry Johnson in this one. And if Damon Huard isn't good tomorrow, we could see some Brodie Croyle action. That makes me wonder whether Brodie's Bunch will succeed as a nickname, it just sounds weird like the entire Brady Bunch cast sleeping with each other (wait! you're kidding!). All joking aside, I think Denver will cover 5.5 this week.
-The Titans will battle the Jags in a battle of good defenses, but I think that Tennessee will cover the spread. I don't know if J-Ville can come back so quickly after their mauling at the hands of the Saints.
-Mike McCarthy is not an idiot like Norv Turner. He will stop AP at all costs, and the Vikings have no pass defense to stop Brett Favre and the Packers. Green Bay, in Lambeau, TD plus.
-What happens when your cross a Raven with a Jail Cat? A bad football game! Wow, I'm killin it tonight. Kidding aside, I don't see anyone doing well in this game besides for Willis McGahee, and therefore I will pick Baltimore as long as they don't turn it over more than the times Gardner-Webb upset Kentucky (once).
-I love the Cowboys, and I do think that the Giants can play them close for a while, but talent will prevail and Dallas will come away with it. Flozell Adams did a tremendous job on Trent Cole last week, and will do the same against Osi Umenyiora.
-Why are the Cardinals favored against Detroit? Am I missing something? Lions win big.
-Chicago needs a win over Oakland to save their season. Why do I think they'll choke like Bush on a pretzel? Hmm, maybe because Da Bears blow this year. Raiders in the upset.
-Addai, all night, Colts win, plus the 3.5. Phil Rivers will have a bad game and I will destroy Norv Turner on Tuesday. Can't wait.
-Seahawks and Niners, what a morbid MNF'er. First team to 10 wins, I'll take the Hawks.
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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Saturday, November 3, 2007
NFL Daily Presents: Week 9 ATS
All the great picks and analysis with The Football Scientist KC Joyner and Ken Moll and Matt Williamson from Scouts' INC.
-Detroit-Denver is a really interesting one right off the bat. The Broncos played well last week, but got heartbroken by the Packers. How will they respond? I'm gonna side with the Lions and Jon Kitna at home, and I'll put my money on Kevin Jones having a really good game against a weak Denver run d.
-Who do i trust more, the Falcons or those Phishing sites? I mean, I might believe some fake person pretending to be a diamond trader in Burkina-Faso more than Atlanta. I think that Alex Smith and Vernon Davis are back at full strength and I'll take the Niners in an upset.
-Buffalo is on the rise, the Bengals are in decline. It will be closer with Just Pathetic Losman at the helm for the Bills, Cincy is on such a downward spiral that I'll go with Marshawn Lynch and Buffalo.
-The Titans defense will be primed and ready against a Carolina team with David Carr at QB. The Panthers must get Steve Smith the ball if they want to win; he had a grand total of two catches in a loss last week, and they'll be toast once again in a hostile environment if that is once again the case. I think that Vince Young will have to play a bigger role this week, because LenDale White won't be studly forever. I'll take Tennessee by five plus.
-Packers-Chiefs. Favre and Larry Johnson. What's gonna happen, Ken Moll?
"The K.C. defense has played better in the past few weeks but Favre will get his yards. They need to make sure that the Packers don't have an effective ground attack as they did vs. the Broncos. The Pakcers will crowd the LOS and over play LJ and this should open up the passing game for K.C."
A major reason why Green Bay won last week is that Ryan Grant kept the defense honest with a really good game, which enabled Favre to go deep over the top for the win. The Pack will definitely key on Johnson on the defensive side, which could open things up for Tony Gonzalez and Dwayne Bowe. That being said, I'll take the Pack riding the momentum wave.
-The Vikings lack of QB play will once again doom them against the Chargers. San Diego could put nine men in the box against AP and still shut them down. Can the Minnesota slow LaDanian Tomlinson down, and force Phillip Rivers to throw more than he should? This has blowout written ALL over it.
-Saints-Jaguars is a great battle of two opposing units. The New Orleans offense is finally hitting its stride, and Jacksonville's defense is always supertough. If THE GAME ends up being a blowout, this could be the best of the weekend. I'll take the Jags D in a close one.
-The Scientist has arrived! What is KC Joyner's lock of the week?
"Skins over Jets in a blowout. Jets can't stop the run, can't stop the pass and Clemens looked positively mediocre last week. Skins will bounce back in a big way and dominate this game."
-Arizona usually plays a team like Tampa Bay tough, but I think that Gruden gets the Bucs up for this one, and they'll cover against the Cards.
-The Browns and Seahawks is also one of those overlooked games in a great matchup week. Matt Williamson has the keys to this one:
"I think Seattle will come out throwing from multiple WR sets much more so than they have in the past this season. Can Cleveland get to Hasslebeck at ALL? Can the DBs keep up?"
I also think that Alexander will have a good game, and Marcus Trufant could do a really good job against Braylon Edwards. How will the Browns respond in a big game when they're favored. I say they'll wilt, gimme the Hawks.
-I'm sure you've heard analysis from everyone in the world about Pats-Colts, but I'll make it really Miss Teen South Carolina simple: Until someone is able to slow New England down, they won't lose, and I don't think it'll be the Colts. Pats between 10-20 points.
-I'll take the Raiders to win plus a field goal against a down Texans team.
-Does the NFC East really go through Philly? If so, then give Dallas the division crown and the three points.
-Great MNF rivalry match. The Ravens and Steelers always play really close, and though PGH may win, they won't cover a TD plus.
-Detroit-Denver is a really interesting one right off the bat. The Broncos played well last week, but got heartbroken by the Packers. How will they respond? I'm gonna side with the Lions and Jon Kitna at home, and I'll put my money on Kevin Jones having a really good game against a weak Denver run d.
-Who do i trust more, the Falcons or those Phishing sites? I mean, I might believe some fake person pretending to be a diamond trader in Burkina-Faso more than Atlanta. I think that Alex Smith and Vernon Davis are back at full strength and I'll take the Niners in an upset.
-Buffalo is on the rise, the Bengals are in decline. It will be closer with Just Pathetic Losman at the helm for the Bills, Cincy is on such a downward spiral that I'll go with Marshawn Lynch and Buffalo.
-The Titans defense will be primed and ready against a Carolina team with David Carr at QB. The Panthers must get Steve Smith the ball if they want to win; he had a grand total of two catches in a loss last week, and they'll be toast once again in a hostile environment if that is once again the case. I think that Vince Young will have to play a bigger role this week, because LenDale White won't be studly forever. I'll take Tennessee by five plus.
-Packers-Chiefs. Favre and Larry Johnson. What's gonna happen, Ken Moll?
"The K.C. defense has played better in the past few weeks but Favre will get his yards. They need to make sure that the Packers don't have an effective ground attack as they did vs. the Broncos. The Pakcers will crowd the LOS and over play LJ and this should open up the passing game for K.C."
A major reason why Green Bay won last week is that Ryan Grant kept the defense honest with a really good game, which enabled Favre to go deep over the top for the win. The Pack will definitely key on Johnson on the defensive side, which could open things up for Tony Gonzalez and Dwayne Bowe. That being said, I'll take the Pack riding the momentum wave.
-The Vikings lack of QB play will once again doom them against the Chargers. San Diego could put nine men in the box against AP and still shut them down. Can the Minnesota slow LaDanian Tomlinson down, and force Phillip Rivers to throw more than he should? This has blowout written ALL over it.
-Saints-Jaguars is a great battle of two opposing units. The New Orleans offense is finally hitting its stride, and Jacksonville's defense is always supertough. If THE GAME ends up being a blowout, this could be the best of the weekend. I'll take the Jags D in a close one.
-The Scientist has arrived! What is KC Joyner's lock of the week?
"Skins over Jets in a blowout. Jets can't stop the run, can't stop the pass and Clemens looked positively mediocre last week. Skins will bounce back in a big way and dominate this game."
-Arizona usually plays a team like Tampa Bay tough, but I think that Gruden gets the Bucs up for this one, and they'll cover against the Cards.
-The Browns and Seahawks is also one of those overlooked games in a great matchup week. Matt Williamson has the keys to this one:
"I think Seattle will come out throwing from multiple WR sets much more so than they have in the past this season. Can Cleveland get to Hasslebeck at ALL? Can the DBs keep up?"
I also think that Alexander will have a good game, and Marcus Trufant could do a really good job against Braylon Edwards. How will the Browns respond in a big game when they're favored. I say they'll wilt, gimme the Hawks.
-I'm sure you've heard analysis from everyone in the world about Pats-Colts, but I'll make it really Miss Teen South Carolina simple: Until someone is able to slow New England down, they won't lose, and I don't think it'll be the Colts. Pats between 10-20 points.
-I'll take the Raiders to win plus a field goal against a down Texans team.
-Does the NFC East really go through Philly? If so, then give Dallas the division crown and the three points.
-Great MNF rivalry match. The Ravens and Steelers always play really close, and though PGH may win, they won't cover a TD plus.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
NFL Daily Presents: The Wednesday Rundown
2 trades, news, injury reports, and the latest rumors hot off the presses.
Deadline Deals
-Chris Chambers was dealt from Miami to San Diego for a 2nd round pick, and Chambers has showtunes and an insane TD jig in his brain:
"Oh man, it's a pleasure, It's going to be very interesting. I can't wait to get out there and help this team win and continue to be successful."
The Chargers needed a WR after they had to place top wideout Eric Parker on IR with a broken toe, and they were able to acquire Chambers. This means that the Dolphins have thrown in the towel, and GM Randy Mueller isn't really hiding anything:
"Obviously, at 0-6 we're looking for answers. We're looking to change some things. ... Draft picks are valuable to our team right now."
Obviously, Chambers wasn't providing an answer, so they're building for the future. Ted Ginn will now get more opportunities at WR, and Miami fans will now get more paper bags to put over their heads.
-Michael Bennett was traded from Kansas City to Tampa Bay for draft picks that gives the Bucs depth, and will probably put Priest Holmes back on the field. Holmes will practice today for the first time since a severe head injury late in 2005. KC GM Carl Peterson said that people who doubt Holmes are very foolish:
"I've said a thousand times, those people who question Priest Holmes are very foolish. Throughout his entire career, he's always come back. When he called me last spring shortly before training camp and told me he would like to do this one more time, I felt that I owed him that opportunity."
The Rundown
-Former Bills TE Kevin Everett is now able to walk a bit with a specialized walker that doesn't put a lot of his weight on his legs. It's a great story and I wish him the best.
-On my Analytical Assault on SOS yesterday, I wrote this:
"Joey Harrington. 18/39, 3/13 on 3rd downs, billions of 3 and outs. You can't win that way!"
Apparently, the Falcons are listening. The team is considering replacing Harrington at QB with Byron Leftwich as soon as this week against New Orleans. That is why you brought the guy in, right??
-According to ESPN's Chris Mortenen, the NFL has reinstated Packers WR Koren Robinson after a year long suspension.
-Hines Ward, Troy Polamalu, and Santonio Holmes will all return this Sunday against the Broncos.
-Former Cowboys RB Ron Springs has been hospitalized in a coma, reportedly due to complications from surgery, more than seven months after receiving a kidney donated by ex-teammate Everson Walls. Our prayers go out to Springs.
-St Louis signed WR Travis Taylor.
-There is a QB controversy in Carolina between Carr and Testaverde. The Bills are likely to start Trent Edwards over JP Losman.
-Patriots RB Sammy Morris could be out a month with a chest injury.
Injury Updates
ARZ- Warner is questionable, Boldin is probable.
BAL- Dan Cody will not be reavtivated from the PUP list.
BUF- Rookie LB Paul Posluszny was placed on IR.
CAR- David Carr was probable.
CHI- Darwin Walker and Nathan Vasher are both questionable.
DEN- Rod Smith is out.
DET- Calvin Johnson is probable.
MIA- Trent Green is out.
OAK- Josh McCown is questionable.
PHI- Brian Dawkins is questionable.
PIT- Casey Hampton is questionable and could play.
SDG- Jamal Williams is questionable.
SEA- Shaun Alexander is probable, DJ Hackett is questionable.
SF- Vernon Davis and Alex Smith are questionable.
TEN- Chris Brown and Vince Young are questionable.
WSH- Marcus Washington is questionable.
Rumors
-Rex Grossman isn't going anywhere until at least the end of the season. (Chicago Tribune)
-The Tennessean reports that the Titans are working out several o-linemen. The paper also reports that the Titans released Punter Josh Miller to possibly make room for a QB.
-The Chiefs will hold on to Jared Allen, says the Kansas City Star.
-Tom Brady and Ty Warren are appealing fines from not buckling their chinstraps. New England may sign RB Kevan Barlow. (Boston Globe)
-Chris McAllister has been told by the Ravens that he'll be out 3 weeks. (Baltimore Sun)
-The league is denying the Broncos' request to move the October 29th MNF date to a Sunday because of a conflict of Game 5 of the World Series in Denver. (Denver Post)
-Marty Booker is not in the Dolphins plans for next year. (Miami Herald)
-Eric Mangini could be on the hot seat. (Newark Star-Ledger)
Deadline Deals
-Chris Chambers was dealt from Miami to San Diego for a 2nd round pick, and Chambers has showtunes and an insane TD jig in his brain:
"Oh man, it's a pleasure, It's going to be very interesting. I can't wait to get out there and help this team win and continue to be successful."
The Chargers needed a WR after they had to place top wideout Eric Parker on IR with a broken toe, and they were able to acquire Chambers. This means that the Dolphins have thrown in the towel, and GM Randy Mueller isn't really hiding anything:
"Obviously, at 0-6 we're looking for answers. We're looking to change some things. ... Draft picks are valuable to our team right now."
Obviously, Chambers wasn't providing an answer, so they're building for the future. Ted Ginn will now get more opportunities at WR, and Miami fans will now get more paper bags to put over their heads.
-Michael Bennett was traded from Kansas City to Tampa Bay for draft picks that gives the Bucs depth, and will probably put Priest Holmes back on the field. Holmes will practice today for the first time since a severe head injury late in 2005. KC GM Carl Peterson said that people who doubt Holmes are very foolish:
"I've said a thousand times, those people who question Priest Holmes are very foolish. Throughout his entire career, he's always come back. When he called me last spring shortly before training camp and told me he would like to do this one more time, I felt that I owed him that opportunity."
The Rundown
-Former Bills TE Kevin Everett is now able to walk a bit with a specialized walker that doesn't put a lot of his weight on his legs. It's a great story and I wish him the best.
-On my Analytical Assault on SOS yesterday, I wrote this:
"Joey Harrington. 18/39, 3/13 on 3rd downs, billions of 3 and outs. You can't win that way!"
Apparently, the Falcons are listening. The team is considering replacing Harrington at QB with Byron Leftwich as soon as this week against New Orleans. That is why you brought the guy in, right??
-According to ESPN's Chris Mortenen, the NFL has reinstated Packers WR Koren Robinson after a year long suspension.
-Hines Ward, Troy Polamalu, and Santonio Holmes will all return this Sunday against the Broncos.
-Former Cowboys RB Ron Springs has been hospitalized in a coma, reportedly due to complications from surgery, more than seven months after receiving a kidney donated by ex-teammate Everson Walls. Our prayers go out to Springs.
-St Louis signed WR Travis Taylor.
-There is a QB controversy in Carolina between Carr and Testaverde. The Bills are likely to start Trent Edwards over JP Losman.
-Patriots RB Sammy Morris could be out a month with a chest injury.
Injury Updates
ARZ- Warner is questionable, Boldin is probable.
BAL- Dan Cody will not be reavtivated from the PUP list.
BUF- Rookie LB Paul Posluszny was placed on IR.
CAR- David Carr was probable.
CHI- Darwin Walker and Nathan Vasher are both questionable.
DEN- Rod Smith is out.
DET- Calvin Johnson is probable.
MIA- Trent Green is out.
OAK- Josh McCown is questionable.
PHI- Brian Dawkins is questionable.
PIT- Casey Hampton is questionable and could play.
SDG- Jamal Williams is questionable.
SEA- Shaun Alexander is probable, DJ Hackett is questionable.
SF- Vernon Davis and Alex Smith are questionable.
TEN- Chris Brown and Vince Young are questionable.
WSH- Marcus Washington is questionable.
Rumors
-Rex Grossman isn't going anywhere until at least the end of the season. (Chicago Tribune)
-The Tennessean reports that the Titans are working out several o-linemen. The paper also reports that the Titans released Punter Josh Miller to possibly make room for a QB.
-The Chiefs will hold on to Jared Allen, says the Kansas City Star.
-Tom Brady and Ty Warren are appealing fines from not buckling their chinstraps. New England may sign RB Kevan Barlow. (Boston Globe)
-Chris McAllister has been told by the Ravens that he'll be out 3 weeks. (Baltimore Sun)
-The league is denying the Broncos' request to move the October 29th MNF date to a Sunday because of a conflict of Game 5 of the World Series in Denver. (Denver Post)
-Marty Booker is not in the Dolphins plans for next year. (Miami Herald)
-Eric Mangini could be on the hot seat. (Newark Star-Ledger)
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
NFL Daily Presents: The Wednesday Rundown
Lots of injury replacement news, Vick news, and the search for a Bucs back that will likely get injured quite soon.
-Michael Vick may need to start washing dishes. An arbitor ruled in court yesterday that Vick should repay much of the bonus money he got while paying for the illegal dogfighting ring that could put the former Atlanta star in prison for 5 years. That could cost Vick as much as 20 million bucks. The Players Union will appeal, so this is far from over.
-Texans lineman Travis Johnson won't get fined for taunting a motionless Trent Green after he was hit it the knee coliding with the Miami QB who suffered a severe concussion and may never play again. Dolphins coach Cam Cameron told the Miami Herald that it was an unfortunate situation: "Sometimes in the heat of the moment, all of us do things we probably wish we wouldn't do or say...Let's say it like it is:You live and you learn." Trent Green learned allright, let's hope he can continue living a normal life.
-Dust off the old QB's! With Matt Whineart out for the season, Arizona has signed everyone's favorite former Niner and Buc Tim Rattay. And for the Panthers, live from Sunnydale Old Age Home, Vinny Testaverde! With Jake Delhomme out for the season, the man my father likes to call Interceptaverde will back up David Carr in Charlotte. In what has to be a sad story, Tampa Bay placed Chris Simms on IR and will likely not play another game with Tampa after leading them to the NFC South title in 2005. He hasn't played since rupturing his spleen early last season. An MRI on Kansas City QB Damon Huard showed no damage and will probably be ready to start on Sunday against Cincinnati.
-Just when you thought the bad behavior for the Bengals was over, it continues. CB Johnathan Joseph will be suspended for Sunday's game against the Chiefs and will forfeit salary for the game after that against the Jets for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
-Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett was charged Tuesday with two counts of disorderly conduct stemming from an altercation with two women in a bar this summer.
-According to the Tampa Tribune, the Bucs will look at Zach Crockett, Kevan Barlow, Eric Shelton, Tony Fisher, and Ciatrick Fason for a running back spot.
-Denver is working out at least 5 LB's, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Injury News
ARZ- Anquan Boldin expected to play on Sunday.
ATL- Wayne Gandy is out for the season, Rod Coleman is expected to play. BAL- Samari Rolle and Todd Heap are both questionable.
BUF- JP Losman is questionable.
CHI- Darwin Walker is questionable, Bernard Berrian is probable.
CIN- Ahmad Brooks is questionable.
DEN- Champ Bailey is questionable.
KC- Kyle Turley is questionable.
MIA- Donovan Darius is probable.
MIN- Darrion Scott was placed on IR with a foot injury.
NO- Olindo Mare is probable, but they're lining up Kickers for tryouts.
NE- Troy Brown is able to come off the PUP list, but is out thi week.
NYG- Plaxico Burress and Osi Umenyiora are probable.
OAK- Josh McCown and LaMont Jordan are questionable.
PHI- Todd Herremans is questionable.
PIT- Hines Ward is questionable.
SDG- Vincent Jackson is questionable.
SF- Alex Smith and Vernon Davis are questionable.
STL- Tye Hill and Corey Chavous are both questionable, Jerome Carter is out, and Marc Bulger is probable but will likely back up Gus Ferotte.
WSH- Marcus Washington and Antwaan Randle El are questionable.
-Michael Vick may need to start washing dishes. An arbitor ruled in court yesterday that Vick should repay much of the bonus money he got while paying for the illegal dogfighting ring that could put the former Atlanta star in prison for 5 years. That could cost Vick as much as 20 million bucks. The Players Union will appeal, so this is far from over.
-Texans lineman Travis Johnson won't get fined for taunting a motionless Trent Green after he was hit it the knee coliding with the Miami QB who suffered a severe concussion and may never play again. Dolphins coach Cam Cameron told the Miami Herald that it was an unfortunate situation: "Sometimes in the heat of the moment, all of us do things we probably wish we wouldn't do or say...Let's say it like it is:You live and you learn." Trent Green learned allright, let's hope he can continue living a normal life.
-Dust off the old QB's! With Matt Whineart out for the season, Arizona has signed everyone's favorite former Niner and Buc Tim Rattay. And for the Panthers, live from Sunnydale Old Age Home, Vinny Testaverde! With Jake Delhomme out for the season, the man my father likes to call Interceptaverde will back up David Carr in Charlotte. In what has to be a sad story, Tampa Bay placed Chris Simms on IR and will likely not play another game with Tampa after leading them to the NFC South title in 2005. He hasn't played since rupturing his spleen early last season. An MRI on Kansas City QB Damon Huard showed no damage and will probably be ready to start on Sunday against Cincinnati.
-Just when you thought the bad behavior for the Bengals was over, it continues. CB Johnathan Joseph will be suspended for Sunday's game against the Chiefs and will forfeit salary for the game after that against the Jets for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
-Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett was charged Tuesday with two counts of disorderly conduct stemming from an altercation with two women in a bar this summer.
-According to the Tampa Tribune, the Bucs will look at Zach Crockett, Kevan Barlow, Eric Shelton, Tony Fisher, and Ciatrick Fason for a running back spot.
-Denver is working out at least 5 LB's, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Injury News
ARZ- Anquan Boldin expected to play on Sunday.
ATL- Wayne Gandy is out for the season, Rod Coleman is expected to play. BAL- Samari Rolle and Todd Heap are both questionable.
BUF- JP Losman is questionable.
CHI- Darwin Walker is questionable, Bernard Berrian is probable.
CIN- Ahmad Brooks is questionable.
DEN- Champ Bailey is questionable.
KC- Kyle Turley is questionable.
MIA- Donovan Darius is probable.
MIN- Darrion Scott was placed on IR with a foot injury.
NO- Olindo Mare is probable, but they're lining up Kickers for tryouts.
NE- Troy Brown is able to come off the PUP list, but is out thi week.
NYG- Plaxico Burress and Osi Umenyiora are probable.
OAK- Josh McCown and LaMont Jordan are questionable.
PHI- Todd Herremans is questionable.
PIT- Hines Ward is questionable.
SDG- Vincent Jackson is questionable.
SF- Alex Smith and Vernon Davis are questionable.
STL- Tye Hill and Corey Chavous are both questionable, Jerome Carter is out, and Marc Bulger is probable but will likely back up Gus Ferotte.
WSH- Marcus Washington and Antwaan Randle El are questionable.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
NFL ATS Week 4 Quickpicks
One year today, I decided to make a Sporting News blog and it was one of my better decisons. And 273 posts, over 126,0000 hits, 2 magazine publishings, a beat writer internship later I'd like to thank all my readers and writers for one amazing year and I hope that you continue to read this blog in addition to SprungOnSports2, which debuted a few weeks ago. Quickly, the football picks that are sure to fail, if you like losing. That's right Dolphins and Falcons fans, this one is probably not for you. My explanations in 5 words or less.
Matt Schaub gets his revenge. Texans over the Falcons.
Buffalo is worse than Atlanta. Jets over Bills.
Cincy was a huge fluke. Ravens all over Browns.
STL offense fractioned without Jackson. Cowboys rout Rams
No QB, no pass D. Lions upset Bears.
I trust Oakland, not Miami. Raiders over Dolphins.
Favre's record, Vikes can't score. Green Bay over Minnesota.
Experience big factor in division game. Seattle over the Niners.
This team's on another level. Steelers crush Cards.
Bucs must prove me wrong. Carolina over Tampa Bay.
KC's offense is offensive. LT!! Bolts charge Chiefs.
Denver can never beat Indy. Colts beat Broncos.
McNabb's back, Giants defense overmatched. Parakeets over Big Blue.
I spy weakness, Bengals D. Patriots bash Bengals.
Matt Schaub gets his revenge. Texans over the Falcons.
Buffalo is worse than Atlanta. Jets over Bills.
Cincy was a huge fluke. Ravens all over Browns.
STL offense fractioned without Jackson. Cowboys rout Rams
No QB, no pass D. Lions upset Bears.
I trust Oakland, not Miami. Raiders over Dolphins.
Favre's record, Vikes can't score. Green Bay over Minnesota.
Experience big factor in division game. Seattle over the Niners.
This team's on another level. Steelers crush Cards.
Bucs must prove me wrong. Carolina over Tampa Bay.
KC's offense is offensive. LT!! Bolts charge Chiefs.
Denver can never beat Indy. Colts beat Broncos.
McNabb's back, Giants defense overmatched. Parakeets over Big Blue.
I spy weakness, Bengals D. Patriots bash Bengals.
Monday, September 10, 2007
NFL Daily Presents: The NFL Analytical Assault
All the analysis of what happened week one. Get it here, now.
- The Colts defense was as good as it was last postseason. That's a very scary thought. Indy scored 31 unanswered points in the 2nd half and smothered the Saints 41-10. Bush and McAllister were held to 38 rushing yards each on 22 carries. That's unbelievable. Drew Brees only averaged 4.7 yards a completion, one of the worst single game marks ever. Bob Sanders is so good going into the box and pursuing ball carriers to make stops. Peyton Manning was good as expected, Joseph Addai looked fabulous, and Jason David of New Orleans looked lost. He got scorched, burnt to a crisp, blow torched. There seemed to have been a lot of end arounds and reverses in the game, and I asked Doug Kretz of Scouts' INC if that was going to be a trend this season from a lot of teams. "No, I think that both offensive coordinators (and head coaches) are not afraid to use "gimmic" plays. It just happened to fit these two teams."
- Jason Elam is clutch. Nothing else to it. The way he showed leadership by getting his team in position. My hats off to him. Roscoe Parrish was the special teamer that did the early damage in this one. More big plays on special teams happen in the first 2 weeks then the rest of the season. Teams usually juggle their rosters in the preseason and that's why there are so many blown coverages and fumbled returns. Regardless, JP Losman had 97 passing yards on 16 completions! Marshawn Lynch had a good game, but Lee Evans was non existent as expected. From the stats, it's amazing how the Broncos didn't blow Buffalo out. I think that the Broncos are much better then the score indicated. Watch out for them. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin Everett.
- Brady Quinn may be in earlier then expected, as the Browns were awful in ever aspect of the game against Pittsburgh. Jamal Lewis had 35 yards rushing, and Anderson and Frye were a combined 17/38 passing. Kellen Winslow was the only Brown who had a good game. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said that he was going to open up the offense, and Cleveland had no answer. Willie Parker was a stud, and Big Ben threw 4 TD's to 4 different WR's. Santonio Holmes looks like he'll be finding the end zone quite often. The end didn't come fast enough for the Browns.
- Special teams cost Philadelphia a ball game. A bobbled punt by JR Reed allowed the game winning field goal with 2 seconds left. I'm surprised that the Philly fans haven't pulled a Dallas. Why haven't they shot JR yet? Green Bay's D looked very formidable and Brett Favre and the offense did just enough. Donovan McNabb will have rust, it's going to happen. The Eagles need to have patience. Brian Westbrook played well, Brandon Jackson did not. The game was even, but special teams was the theme.
- Carolina really surprised me the way they played. Delhomme was excellent, and the Panthers proved that they had receiving weapons not named Smith. Foster and Williams were tremendous, but the big story is the loss of Orlando Pace for the season for St Louis. It changes the way St. Louis runs their entire offense. Stephen Jackson can't use the left side like he would if Pace would be in there, and Bulger's protection is now greatly in question. They rely on high completion percentages when Bulger has a lot of time to step up and survey his options, this could prove very costly for St Louis. Props to the Carolina D.
- Adrian Peterson may have had more talent then anyone on either side combined. 163 all purpose yards, and the defense scored 2 TD's. Dunn was bad, Norwood was good, Atlanta made a terrible decision in starting the vet. Tarvaris Jackson didn't play too poorly, but Joey Harrington threw 2 costly picks. The Falcons are doomed.
- Cheating or not cheating would not have stopped Randy Moss and the Patriots. The Jets probably would not have scored 38 points if given 6 quarters, and it would not have mattered if the Pats spied on New York's inability to cover kickoffs. Brady was masterful and didn't even need to utilize 2nd WR Donte' Stallworth. Maroney was solid, and Wes Welker showed why the Pats gave up such a high pick to get him. I really like Jim Nantz's comparison of Welker as a faster Wayne Chrebet. He's that speedy 3rd down possession receiver with even more speed then the former Jet. Mike Vrabel was a force, and we really saw Adalius Thomas' ability to cover a receiver, even the fast Jerricho Cotchery. On the spy front, I expect the Pats to lose draft picks, a forfeit is almost 100% out of the question. In the wise words of Chris Collinsworth, "The AFC race is over." That's bulletin board material for "Mangenious" if I've ever heard of one.
- That hail mary pass at the end of regulation that Randle El almost punched in was incredible. Trent Green actually played surprisingly well. Ronnie Brown surprisingly played like garbage. Chris Chambers did a nice job, but the Dolphin defense could not stop the two pronged Skins attack of Portis and Betts, who combined for 157 on the ground. Randle El had 162 receiving yards and is trying to make up for the rest of his tenure in DC in which calling it a bust would be a tremendous understatement. Jason Campbell didn't impress me, he still has a lot to learn and a large amount of lumps to take.
- If Jacksonville has a run defense, it did an unbelievably amazing job of running away in week 1 against Tennessee. Vince Young accounted for just 100 yards total, and they still won! Chris Brown isn't even a certefiable starting back, how does Jack del Rio explain giving up a buck and three quarters to this stiff? I may be overreacting, but JDR's ass is on the line this season. He's basically riding his career on Garrard who actually did pretty well and a defense that had as poor of an outing as you'll see from a unit that's supposed to be their strength, because it's sure as hell not your running game, (72 total yards) or your passing game led by Browns reject Dennis Northcut. del Rio may want to keep his house in Jacksonville, I heard they have a nice retirement complex for the old and unemployed.
- And save a spot for Herm Edwards, will ya Jack? Speaking of jack, that's what the Chiefs did against Houston. Huard and Croyle are stiffs, and Edwards only carried LJ 10 times sticking to his policy of resting LJ and trying to suck as much as humanly possible. I said in my predictions that Andre Johnson would go off, and he did going off for a buck forty two and a score. Ahman Green did nicely, and he'll have to continue to do well so young Matt Schaub can manage this offense. Mario Williams looked great this week (unlike the two players drafted behind him) and may just end up validating getting picked first. It's going to be a loooooong year in KC.
- Jon Kitna may be on to something with the Lions. In prevous years, the Lions would not have come back against the Raiders, but Detroit rattled off 17 unanswered points for the big win. Kitna had the high completion percentage to provide optimal success for the Mike Martz attack, and Oakland was kept honest by the superb rushing effort by Tatum Bell. For a team who's defense was its apparent strength, the offense really carried the Silver & Black. Josh McCown threw for 313 and 2 scored, and top two wideouts Curry and Porter combined for 222 yards on 19 catches. Even LaMont Jordan came back from the dead to have a nice effort. Both teams played well, and there's actually a sense of optimism in the Motor City.
- Out in the Second City, the lack of offense was offensive to fans of Da Bears. They held LT to 25 yards on the ground, and their offense was putrid enough to actually cost them the contest. Grossman threw a pick, the running backs took turns losing the football most notably Ceddy Benson who was supposed to be a huge breakout star. The only thing that broke out in the minds of Chicagoans went something along the lines of "we want Thomas Jones back". Antonio Gates was really the key for the Bolts in this win, and San Diego will breath a sigh of relief to win even when playing like crap. This is one of those weeks where you just don't wanna look back at the week of film, just to concentrate on what lies ahead.
- Shawn Alexander had a solid effort, and the Seahawk defense had 5 sacks en route to their win over the Bucs. Tampa played sloppily and couldn't get enough offense. Caddy Williams was playing well before he got hurt. The Bucs are going to have some problems scoring this season, and it will ultimately be the end of the Gruden era,
- Twas a good old fashioned shootout in Dallas, and the Giants may have lost the battle and the war. Both defenses were burnt to a crisp, but Eli Manning, Brandon Jacobs, and Osi Umenyiora could miss time maybe a month for the first two mentioned. Tony Romo was sensational and the Cowboys fought off several New York comeback attempts. You could see that the Dallas defense really needs Terrence Newman to perform at its best. This may be the beginning of the end for Tom Coughlin and Big Blue. And one more thing, if you saw this game and you still think that Jeremy Shockey is better then Jason Witten, you're dead wrong. We're talking about the most underrated TE and clearly the most overrated. Witten's the better player hands down.
- School was in session as the Ravens gave us all a nice lesson in Giving A Game Away 101. They said that McNair was taken out in favor of Kyle Boller because of an injury? Hogwash, the only injury was a pain in Brian Billick's you know what. The Ravens defense was superb considering the circumstances and Rudi Johnson and Carson Palmer were held in check. But when you turn the ball over 6 times, you're going to lose the game 99 times out of 100. Great game, ugly Baltimore.
- Speaking of ugly, that's what the Niners were for 57 minutes until Alex Smith showed us a lot by orchastrating the game winning drive against Arizona. But in total, Smith and Matt Leinart were both terrible, and Frank Gore was a bust. Edge James probably had the best performance out of anyone last night. But it was a big win for Mike Nolan and co, and hopefully it won't get much worse then what happened.
- The Colts defense was as good as it was last postseason. That's a very scary thought. Indy scored 31 unanswered points in the 2nd half and smothered the Saints 41-10. Bush and McAllister were held to 38 rushing yards each on 22 carries. That's unbelievable. Drew Brees only averaged 4.7 yards a completion, one of the worst single game marks ever. Bob Sanders is so good going into the box and pursuing ball carriers to make stops. Peyton Manning was good as expected, Joseph Addai looked fabulous, and Jason David of New Orleans looked lost. He got scorched, burnt to a crisp, blow torched. There seemed to have been a lot of end arounds and reverses in the game, and I asked Doug Kretz of Scouts' INC if that was going to be a trend this season from a lot of teams. "No, I think that both offensive coordinators (and head coaches) are not afraid to use "gimmic" plays. It just happened to fit these two teams."
- Jason Elam is clutch. Nothing else to it. The way he showed leadership by getting his team in position. My hats off to him. Roscoe Parrish was the special teamer that did the early damage in this one. More big plays on special teams happen in the first 2 weeks then the rest of the season. Teams usually juggle their rosters in the preseason and that's why there are so many blown coverages and fumbled returns. Regardless, JP Losman had 97 passing yards on 16 completions! Marshawn Lynch had a good game, but Lee Evans was non existent as expected. From the stats, it's amazing how the Broncos didn't blow Buffalo out. I think that the Broncos are much better then the score indicated. Watch out for them. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin Everett.
- Brady Quinn may be in earlier then expected, as the Browns were awful in ever aspect of the game against Pittsburgh. Jamal Lewis had 35 yards rushing, and Anderson and Frye were a combined 17/38 passing. Kellen Winslow was the only Brown who had a good game. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said that he was going to open up the offense, and Cleveland had no answer. Willie Parker was a stud, and Big Ben threw 4 TD's to 4 different WR's. Santonio Holmes looks like he'll be finding the end zone quite often. The end didn't come fast enough for the Browns.
- Special teams cost Philadelphia a ball game. A bobbled punt by JR Reed allowed the game winning field goal with 2 seconds left. I'm surprised that the Philly fans haven't pulled a Dallas. Why haven't they shot JR yet? Green Bay's D looked very formidable and Brett Favre and the offense did just enough. Donovan McNabb will have rust, it's going to happen. The Eagles need to have patience. Brian Westbrook played well, Brandon Jackson did not. The game was even, but special teams was the theme.
- Carolina really surprised me the way they played. Delhomme was excellent, and the Panthers proved that they had receiving weapons not named Smith. Foster and Williams were tremendous, but the big story is the loss of Orlando Pace for the season for St Louis. It changes the way St. Louis runs their entire offense. Stephen Jackson can't use the left side like he would if Pace would be in there, and Bulger's protection is now greatly in question. They rely on high completion percentages when Bulger has a lot of time to step up and survey his options, this could prove very costly for St Louis. Props to the Carolina D.
- Adrian Peterson may have had more talent then anyone on either side combined. 163 all purpose yards, and the defense scored 2 TD's. Dunn was bad, Norwood was good, Atlanta made a terrible decision in starting the vet. Tarvaris Jackson didn't play too poorly, but Joey Harrington threw 2 costly picks. The Falcons are doomed.
- Cheating or not cheating would not have stopped Randy Moss and the Patriots. The Jets probably would not have scored 38 points if given 6 quarters, and it would not have mattered if the Pats spied on New York's inability to cover kickoffs. Brady was masterful and didn't even need to utilize 2nd WR Donte' Stallworth. Maroney was solid, and Wes Welker showed why the Pats gave up such a high pick to get him. I really like Jim Nantz's comparison of Welker as a faster Wayne Chrebet. He's that speedy 3rd down possession receiver with even more speed then the former Jet. Mike Vrabel was a force, and we really saw Adalius Thomas' ability to cover a receiver, even the fast Jerricho Cotchery. On the spy front, I expect the Pats to lose draft picks, a forfeit is almost 100% out of the question. In the wise words of Chris Collinsworth, "The AFC race is over." That's bulletin board material for "Mangenious" if I've ever heard of one.
- That hail mary pass at the end of regulation that Randle El almost punched in was incredible. Trent Green actually played surprisingly well. Ronnie Brown surprisingly played like garbage. Chris Chambers did a nice job, but the Dolphin defense could not stop the two pronged Skins attack of Portis and Betts, who combined for 157 on the ground. Randle El had 162 receiving yards and is trying to make up for the rest of his tenure in DC in which calling it a bust would be a tremendous understatement. Jason Campbell didn't impress me, he still has a lot to learn and a large amount of lumps to take.
- If Jacksonville has a run defense, it did an unbelievably amazing job of running away in week 1 against Tennessee. Vince Young accounted for just 100 yards total, and they still won! Chris Brown isn't even a certefiable starting back, how does Jack del Rio explain giving up a buck and three quarters to this stiff? I may be overreacting, but JDR's ass is on the line this season. He's basically riding his career on Garrard who actually did pretty well and a defense that had as poor of an outing as you'll see from a unit that's supposed to be their strength, because it's sure as hell not your running game, (72 total yards) or your passing game led by Browns reject Dennis Northcut. del Rio may want to keep his house in Jacksonville, I heard they have a nice retirement complex for the old and unemployed.
- And save a spot for Herm Edwards, will ya Jack? Speaking of jack, that's what the Chiefs did against Houston. Huard and Croyle are stiffs, and Edwards only carried LJ 10 times sticking to his policy of resting LJ and trying to suck as much as humanly possible. I said in my predictions that Andre Johnson would go off, and he did going off for a buck forty two and a score. Ahman Green did nicely, and he'll have to continue to do well so young Matt Schaub can manage this offense. Mario Williams looked great this week (unlike the two players drafted behind him) and may just end up validating getting picked first. It's going to be a loooooong year in KC.
- Jon Kitna may be on to something with the Lions. In prevous years, the Lions would not have come back against the Raiders, but Detroit rattled off 17 unanswered points for the big win. Kitna had the high completion percentage to provide optimal success for the Mike Martz attack, and Oakland was kept honest by the superb rushing effort by Tatum Bell. For a team who's defense was its apparent strength, the offense really carried the Silver & Black. Josh McCown threw for 313 and 2 scored, and top two wideouts Curry and Porter combined for 222 yards on 19 catches. Even LaMont Jordan came back from the dead to have a nice effort. Both teams played well, and there's actually a sense of optimism in the Motor City.
- Out in the Second City, the lack of offense was offensive to fans of Da Bears. They held LT to 25 yards on the ground, and their offense was putrid enough to actually cost them the contest. Grossman threw a pick, the running backs took turns losing the football most notably Ceddy Benson who was supposed to be a huge breakout star. The only thing that broke out in the minds of Chicagoans went something along the lines of "we want Thomas Jones back". Antonio Gates was really the key for the Bolts in this win, and San Diego will breath a sigh of relief to win even when playing like crap. This is one of those weeks where you just don't wanna look back at the week of film, just to concentrate on what lies ahead.
- Shawn Alexander had a solid effort, and the Seahawk defense had 5 sacks en route to their win over the Bucs. Tampa played sloppily and couldn't get enough offense. Caddy Williams was playing well before he got hurt. The Bucs are going to have some problems scoring this season, and it will ultimately be the end of the Gruden era,
- Twas a good old fashioned shootout in Dallas, and the Giants may have lost the battle and the war. Both defenses were burnt to a crisp, but Eli Manning, Brandon Jacobs, and Osi Umenyiora could miss time maybe a month for the first two mentioned. Tony Romo was sensational and the Cowboys fought off several New York comeback attempts. You could see that the Dallas defense really needs Terrence Newman to perform at its best. This may be the beginning of the end for Tom Coughlin and Big Blue. And one more thing, if you saw this game and you still think that Jeremy Shockey is better then Jason Witten, you're dead wrong. We're talking about the most underrated TE and clearly the most overrated. Witten's the better player hands down.
- School was in session as the Ravens gave us all a nice lesson in Giving A Game Away 101. They said that McNair was taken out in favor of Kyle Boller because of an injury? Hogwash, the only injury was a pain in Brian Billick's you know what. The Ravens defense was superb considering the circumstances and Rudi Johnson and Carson Palmer were held in check. But when you turn the ball over 6 times, you're going to lose the game 99 times out of 100. Great game, ugly Baltimore.
- Speaking of ugly, that's what the Niners were for 57 minutes until Alex Smith showed us a lot by orchastrating the game winning drive against Arizona. But in total, Smith and Matt Leinart were both terrible, and Frank Gore was a bust. Edge James probably had the best performance out of anyone last night. But it was a big win for Mike Nolan and co, and hopefully it won't get much worse then what happened.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Sunday Football Fix
The season is only two weeks away, and the 3rd preseason game means that the players stay in the longest. I'll recap those games and go through the latest news here on the Fix.
Week 3 Recap
David Garrard outperformed Byron Leftwich as Jacksonville won at Green Bay 21-13. Garrard was 6/7 with a TD while Leftwich was 6/16. Brett Favre was a solid 14/20 and James Jones had 6 catches for 80 yards in the loss. Drew Brees was 17/19 passing as the Saints slammed the Chiefs 30-7. Pierre Thomas ran for 2 scores and David Patten caught a TD pass from Brees in the win. Titans QB's were the difference as Kerry Collins threw for 2 scores and Vince Young had a rushing and passing TD as Tennessee bested Buffalo 28-17. LenDale White had a solid game, and Lee Evans caught 5 for 100 in the losing cause for the Bills. Tom Brady celebrated his new son in style as he went 17/22 with 2 scores as the Patriots pasted the Panthers 24-7. Delhomme outperformed Carr for Carolina, and Jake threw a 48 yard TD strike to Keary Colbert in the loss. Oakland doubled up the Rams 20-10 in the battle of the former LA teams. Peyton Manning and Jim Sorgi went a combined 39/50 with 5 TD's as the Colts clobbered the Lions 37-10. Wayne, Thorpe, Clark, Moorehead, and Harrison each had TD catches for Indy. Bruce Gradkowski threw for 2 scores as the Bucs beat Miami 31-28. Rookie John Beck threw for 2 scores in the loss. Chicago beat the 49ers by the same score, as they got 3 catches for 79 yards from Bernard Berrian. The Jets jolted the Giants 20-12 in the battle for New York. Eli Manning played well, but the play of the game was a 79 yard TD connection between Chad Pennington and Leon Washington. Washington beat Baltimore 13-7 in a game that only went 3 quarters due to inclement weather. A pick 6 from Dallas Sartz was the difference in the contest. Steve McNair performed well for the Ravens. Houston downed Dallas 28-16 as Romo and Schaub each threw 2 TD's for their clubs. Ahman Green had 8 carries for 65 yards in the Texans win. Cleveland nipped Denver 17-16, as Brady Quinn had a TD pass 20 yards to Joshua Cribbs. Selvin Young and Cecil Sapp each had excellent games for Denver in defeat. Seattle mauled Minnesota 30-13. The Chargers clipped the Cardinals in a 33-31 shootout in the desert. Phillip Rivers has 20/29 for 282 and 2 TD's, both to Vincent Jackson. Anquan Boldin caught 5 passes for 143 yards, including an 80 yard score from Matt Leinart.
News and Notes
-According to Browns GM Phil Savage, Brady Quinn will not open the season as the starting QB for Cleveland. "It's unrealistic for Brady to be in the mix for the opener,"
Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson will compete for the season opening nod.
- The Falcons will seek 22 million dollars in bonuses from Michael Vick, who will be in court for a trial tomorrow. Vick was suspended indefinitely on Friday by Commissioner Roger Goodell, who had this comment about Vick's behavior.
"Not only illegal but also cruel and reprehensible. Your actions in funding the betting and your association with illegal gambling both violate the terms of your NFL player contract and expose you to corrupting influences in derogation of one of the most fundamental responsibilities of an NFL player.'' 'Nuff said.
- One team that will name a starting QB are the Chiefs, who named Damon Huard as their starter as Brodie Croyle went 5/17 passing in their last game. Somehow, those numbers don't spell starter, in spells out a nice amount of time riding the bench.
- Jacksonville signed LB Chris Claiborne to a 1 year deal.
- Dwight Freeney bruised his thigh against the Lions, and probably won't play against the Bengals on Friday.
- Carolina 3rd string QB Brett Basanez was placed on IR with a severely sprained right wrist, and will miss the entire season.
Steelers and Eagles at 8 on NBC, Bengals-Falcons tomorrow night on ESPN.
Week 3 Recap
David Garrard outperformed Byron Leftwich as Jacksonville won at Green Bay 21-13. Garrard was 6/7 with a TD while Leftwich was 6/16. Brett Favre was a solid 14/20 and James Jones had 6 catches for 80 yards in the loss. Drew Brees was 17/19 passing as the Saints slammed the Chiefs 30-7. Pierre Thomas ran for 2 scores and David Patten caught a TD pass from Brees in the win. Titans QB's were the difference as Kerry Collins threw for 2 scores and Vince Young had a rushing and passing TD as Tennessee bested Buffalo 28-17. LenDale White had a solid game, and Lee Evans caught 5 for 100 in the losing cause for the Bills. Tom Brady celebrated his new son in style as he went 17/22 with 2 scores as the Patriots pasted the Panthers 24-7. Delhomme outperformed Carr for Carolina, and Jake threw a 48 yard TD strike to Keary Colbert in the loss. Oakland doubled up the Rams 20-10 in the battle of the former LA teams. Peyton Manning and Jim Sorgi went a combined 39/50 with 5 TD's as the Colts clobbered the Lions 37-10. Wayne, Thorpe, Clark, Moorehead, and Harrison each had TD catches for Indy. Bruce Gradkowski threw for 2 scores as the Bucs beat Miami 31-28. Rookie John Beck threw for 2 scores in the loss. Chicago beat the 49ers by the same score, as they got 3 catches for 79 yards from Bernard Berrian. The Jets jolted the Giants 20-12 in the battle for New York. Eli Manning played well, but the play of the game was a 79 yard TD connection between Chad Pennington and Leon Washington. Washington beat Baltimore 13-7 in a game that only went 3 quarters due to inclement weather. A pick 6 from Dallas Sartz was the difference in the contest. Steve McNair performed well for the Ravens. Houston downed Dallas 28-16 as Romo and Schaub each threw 2 TD's for their clubs. Ahman Green had 8 carries for 65 yards in the Texans win. Cleveland nipped Denver 17-16, as Brady Quinn had a TD pass 20 yards to Joshua Cribbs. Selvin Young and Cecil Sapp each had excellent games for Denver in defeat. Seattle mauled Minnesota 30-13. The Chargers clipped the Cardinals in a 33-31 shootout in the desert. Phillip Rivers has 20/29 for 282 and 2 TD's, both to Vincent Jackson. Anquan Boldin caught 5 passes for 143 yards, including an 80 yard score from Matt Leinart.
News and Notes
-According to Browns GM Phil Savage, Brady Quinn will not open the season as the starting QB for Cleveland. "It's unrealistic for Brady to be in the mix for the opener,"
Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson will compete for the season opening nod.
- The Falcons will seek 22 million dollars in bonuses from Michael Vick, who will be in court for a trial tomorrow. Vick was suspended indefinitely on Friday by Commissioner Roger Goodell, who had this comment about Vick's behavior.
"Not only illegal but also cruel and reprehensible. Your actions in funding the betting and your association with illegal gambling both violate the terms of your NFL player contract and expose you to corrupting influences in derogation of one of the most fundamental responsibilities of an NFL player.'' 'Nuff said.
- One team that will name a starting QB are the Chiefs, who named Damon Huard as their starter as Brodie Croyle went 5/17 passing in their last game. Somehow, those numbers don't spell starter, in spells out a nice amount of time riding the bench.
- Jacksonville signed LB Chris Claiborne to a 1 year deal.
- Dwight Freeney bruised his thigh against the Lions, and probably won't play against the Bengals on Friday.
- Carolina 3rd string QB Brett Basanez was placed on IR with a severely sprained right wrist, and will miss the entire season.
Steelers and Eagles at 8 on NBC, Bengals-Falcons tomorrow night on ESPN.
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