Week 3 Recap
Well the ref’s did not disappoint providing an entertaining show and bloopers reel this week. Just when you think they could not possibly get worse, they go and prove you wrong. Monday night’s closing play was a total joke. That was an interception and there was no simultaneous control of the ball. How the ref did not see Golden Tate shove the defender and called offensive pass interference, it was not a tiny push by any means it was a shove, is beyond me. Pictures speak a thousand words and the picture of 1 ref signaling touchdown and the other next time signaling timeout (because it was a touchback due to the interception) is priceless. The only reason I can think that they decided to go with the touchdown call after reviewing and discussing the play is that they feared mass rioting from the Seattle fans if they overturned it. The ref’s also called defensive pass interference on another play in the same drive when it was clearly offensive pass interference. Are the replacement ref’s not aware there is such a thing as offensive pass interference??? All I have to say is I am hoping that Green Bay does not end up missing the playoffs by one game this season.
I could go on for hours on this whole replacement ref debacle but I will end it here and recap notable games of week 3.
Texans/Broncos – Peyton is still not looking quite like his old self. Seems to take him the whole 1st half to get in rhythm with is receivers. Texans are looking great this year with Schaub back and healthy. Joe May’s ended up being fined $50,000 and suspended 1 game for his hit on Schaub in this game. It was so brutal of a hit that Schaubs helmet flew off as did part of his ear lobe). Texans win this one and now are 1 of only 3 teams that are 3-0. Texans 31 – Broncos 25
Giants/Panther’s – I thought this was going to be a much closer game. Seems that Cam Newton is having a sophomore slump after his break season last year. I think one day he will be one of the best QB’s in the league but only once his leadership skills and maturity match his talent. Giants picked apart the Panther D and their 2 most productive offensive players’s, Ramses Barden (9 rec, 138 yds) and Andre Brown (20 car, 113 yds, 2 tds), are normally backups and only started because Hakeem Nicks and Ahmad Bradshaw were out injured. Giants looked impressive considering they only had 4 days to prepare. Giants 36 – Panthers 7
Jets/Dolphins – This game actually was horrible, Jets played far worse than the score would indicate. They should be very thankful the usually dependable kicker on the Dolphins Dan Carpenter missed his last 2 field goal attempts. I am still baffled by the Jets inability to find a way to use Tebow. He may not be the best QB, but he is a great athlete. Tebow did manage to convert for a first down on a run during a fake punt. They could at least let him attempt to throw the ball. Sanchez’s completion rate was 47% for the game, it’s worth a shot. Aside from the Jet’s Offense looking abysmal, their Defense was dealt a tough blow with the loss of Darrell Revis to a torn ACL. Being that the D is built around Revis it will be interesting to see what schemes they come up with to make up for his absence. Kyle Wilson will most likely be starting beside Cromartie and opposing offenses are going to target him big time. Should be interesting. For the Dolphins, Reggie Bush left the game early with a knee injury but should be back this week as there was no major damage. Jets 23 - Dolphins 20
Saints/Chiefs – Jamal Charles was phenomenal in this game, whoever had him as their fantasy RB is lucky. He rushed 33 times for 233 yards and 1 TD. Saints looked lackluster again. Going to be a rough season for them. Saints 24 – Chiefs 27
49ers/Vikings – Viking pulled off a surprise upset this week. Christian Ponder is really coming into his own this season, 21-35, 198 yards and 2 tds. Kyle Rudolph the TE from Notre Dame (Go Irish!) is becoming Ponders favorite target. Minnesota is also becoming Notre Dame West with Rudolph, Harrison Smith, John Carlson, John Sullivan and Robert Blanton. Minnesota’s D seemed to shut down the 49er’s offense. Not the game I expected. 49ers 13 – Vikings 24
Bengals/Redskins – Great matchup of 2 Texas college QB’s. Bengals edged the Redskins in this one. Dalton looked great throwing 19-27 for 328 yards and 3 TDs. Mohamed Sanu, WR, also threw a 73 yard TD pass to AJ Green. Apparently the Redskin’s were not familiar with his background at Rutgers. Redskins need to do something about the amount of hits RG III is taking before he gets injured. RG III had a decent day, threw for 21-34 for 221 yards and 1 td and rushed 12 carries for 85 yards and 1 td. He is a fantasy monster, wish I had him. Bengals 38 – Redskins 31
Eagles/Cardinals – Kevin Kolb and the Cardinals ran all over the Eagles Offense and Defense. Vick had no tds throwing or rushing, McCoy was held to 70 yards and 0 tds and their receivers were pretty much shutdown as well. At this point no matter what Reid says the Eagles have to be contemplating putting Nick Fowles in there if Vick keeps doing so horrible and taking way too many hits. Cardinals 27 – Eagles 6
Raiders/Steelers – Carson Palmer managed to pull it together this week throwing 24-34 for 209 yards and 3 tds. McFadden also had 18 carries for 113 yards and 1 td. Unfortunately for Big Ben his phenomenal game was not enough. He threw 36-49 for 384 yards and 4tds. Oakland pulls this off in the final seconds with Janikowkski kicking the game winning field goal. Raiders 34 – Steelers 31
Patriots/Ravens – Another fun filled replacement ref game. Torrey Smith was the real star of this game catching 6 passes for 127 yards and 2 tds less than 24 hours after the death of his brother whom he helped raise. Amazing young man put on an inspiring performance. Questionable call on the game winning field goal at the end giving the Ravens the win and sending Belichick to grab and try and confront on of the ref’s for an explanation. The grab cost Belichick $50,000. Always great to see the Patriot’s loose. Ravens 31 – Patriots 30
Last but not least,
Packers/Seahawks – Green Bay looked horrible in the first half. Their offensive line seemed incapable of stopping the Seahawks D on almost every play. Rodgers was sacked 8 times in the 1st half alone. Seahawk’s stunning first round pick Bruce Irvin ran all over Brian Bulaga and sacked Rodgers 2 times. Guess Carroll knew what he was doing when he drafted a projected 3rd rounder in the 1st round. Green Bay seemingly made the necessary adjustments at half time and came back out in the second half and managed to take the lead (despite some horrible calls against both teams) with 57 seconds left. Seahawks last drive pretty much had a horrible call on each play. The ref’s were really outdoing themselves. First the defensive pass interference on Sam Shields when clearly it was offensive pass interference. This horrible call helped move the ball down the field for the Seahawk’s. On the final play Russell Wilson (who put up a great showing for a Rookie, very impressive player to watch) threw up a hail mary into the endzone…… the rest we are all very familiar with. In the end Wilson was the first QB in my memory to throw an interception for a touchdown. Bravo, well done. In my mind and the minds of everyone but the NFL execs and the Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay won this game. On the books its, Packers 12 – Seahawks 14.
Apparently as I write this a deal may be close between the NFL and the NFLRA. Pretty Please let this be true because I do not know if I can handle another weekend of incompetency.
Till next time,
Sassy
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