Tuesday, November 27, 2007

By The Pigskin Of Our Teeth, Week 12: RIP Sean Taylor

I'm not sure which is more recent: us actually having turkey or the Thanksgiving game actually being relevant to the Lions' interests. Ah, the old field-goals-for-touchdowns trade. I don't need to tell you how that always plays out. The Goo Goo Dolls? Really? Ooooh, wait a minute... never mind. This would be a classic fold if the Lions blow this. And don't think they haven't got it in them. (Packers 37, Lions 26)

I thought the Jones brothers had played against each other on Thanksgiving before. I guess I'd blocked those horrific Bears orange jerseys out of my mind. Well, you can't just give them points like - oh. If that Romo keeps showing up, that's the only shot the Jets have - they don't have the personnel or experience to exploit the Cowboys' weaknesses on defense. Yeah, this one's probably over. Time for dessert! (Cowboys 34, Jets 3)

Signal Finder: HOU @ CLE, MIN @ NYG, WSH @ TB (end), SEA @ STL (end), DEN @ CHI

GUS JOHNSON!~~~~ Who would have figured Jamal Lewis still had some mileage left? He's running right at the Texans. He doesn't care. He never has. Nice coverage there on the Soldier. The Browns' defense is playing over its head today - this McDonald kid is flying all over the field. I liked what I saw here. That offense is legit. And this is why you have to give coaches time to build something. (Browns 27, Texans 17)

Oh, Chad. You're so getting fined for that. (Bengals 35, Titans 6)

That's a good start. I swear, it seems like every time the Vikings visit the Giants, they turn into actual Vikings. This is insane. OK, that one wasn't Eli's fault. THAT one, on the other hand... where was he throwing? There wasn't even a play there. (Vikings 41, Giants 17)

This Week It Sucks To Be: 1. Todd Sauerbrun; 2. Kurt Warner; 3. Gus Frerotte; 4. Steve McClaren; 5. Andy Reid.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what makes them the Arizona Cardinals. The only saving grace is that Warner didn't have the ball when he went down at the end. (49ers 37, Cardinals 31, OT)

Way to go, Rex. Nobody's kicked to Hester in six weeks. Must be rust. Time for The Original Adrian Peterson to rescue the Bears. There's a whole lot of nothing going on here. Seriously, nobody's kicked to him in six weeks. Why start again? Good job by Dierdorf to point out that Hester's mere presence basically bought the Bears that ball at midfield without him even touching it. LOL at him hurdling Sauerbrun. And now everyone's been inspired... this thing's blown up. When did Marshall get good? That's not a throw I would've made - Scheffler bailed Cutler out on that one. Hell, LOL at Sauerbrun. Did he not see Tillman coming? That's a good job by Berrian to turn around and adjust by going low to pull that in. Nice work. There's a bomb to Clark! crosses off Broncos (Bears 37, Broncos 34, OT)

Seriously, 24 points is ludicrous. They're not the Dolphins. Nice work, A.J.! rolls eyes Greg Lewis lives! Onside kick~~~~ Why not? Madden's right. Be aggressive; empty the chambers. Oh, I'm sorry, Tom. Did that hurt? It is surprising that they're not reviewing this, but I thought he had it all the way. I refuse to allow myself to have any expectations. Y'know, Moss's career numbers against the Eagles? Not that great. They've historically been able to hold him down. Seriously, where's Maroney? Is he hurt again? Gotkowski's no Adam Vinatieri, I'll tell you that much. Um... are we ahead of the Patriots? There's no way this can last. Jabar Gaffney? Really? Man, the Pats just have too many guys. Welker actually has more catches than Moss this year. (The hell were the Dolphins thinking giving away a useful player to a division rival like that.) Oh, there's Maroney. Seriously, it's gonna be bedlam if this happens. NOOOOO!!!! This ending looks... familiar. We can add "throw mid-to-long routes down the middle" to the blueprint. Quarterback controversy in 3, 2, 1... which is absolutely the last thing this team needs, by the way. I mean, seriously, WHY THE HELL CAN'T THEY GAMEPLAN/COACH LIKE THIS WHEN McNABB'S PLAYING?!?!?!?! (Patriots 31, Eagles 28)

That field is shredded like hash browns. What's up, Joey Porter. Ricky Williams lives! Did that guy just step on his shoulder? Forget what I said earlier; this is insane. That punt just stuck in the ground. Reed's pretty go- no. I disagree with the Dolphins not kicking it again after the penalty. You can't make it from there. "The 54th minute?" What is this, a soccer match now? OMG TIRICO READS MINDS. The guys trying to keep up as they get updated graphics on the longest scoreless droughts ("I think that was a replacement game") was tremendous. It's GOOD! The field goal, not the 59-plus minutes of Armageddon that came before it. (Steelers 3, Dolphins 0)

FANTASY REPORT

aPaFL:CI (7-5, L3): How do I draw Peyton as the opposing quarterback in both of my leagues? Rigged. Also, I'm collapsing down the stretch like last year's Giants.

JackSux 4 (4-7, L2): And I had a shot to beat Rob if Hines Ward could've found the end zone twice. Ah, well. Likely another out-of-the-playoffs finish.

RANKINGS:

TOP 3:
1. New England (11-0) - Put this on the record: They're gonna do it
2. Dallas (10-1) - Do I venture out Thursday night?
3. Indianapolis (9-2) - No Freeney's gonna make things tough

BOTTOM 3:
30. Atlanta (3-8) - Billick might get fired. Seriously
31. St. Louis (2-9) - What's that gagging noise?
32. Miami (0-11) - On top of everything else, now they're snakebitten


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