Brief summary of the best games of the week in my opinion. But I am just a girl, so what do I know.
Seahawks/49ers – Not very high scoring as both defenses are outstanding this year. In the end the 49ers managed to put a few more points up than the Seahawks and took the win. Russell Wilson had a poor showing, 9/23 for 122 yds and 0 tds and Alex Smith was slightly better throwing 14/23 for 140 yds and but managed 1 td. Both team’s top rushers and passers put up nearly identical stats, so Smith’s 1 td was pretty much the deciding factor. Interesting fact (or funny depending on how you look at it), when Harbaugh declined the Safety at the end of the game he apparently swung $75 million of bets in Vegas. I have never watched a coach decline a safety before, but I guess Harbaugh didn’t want to risk the Seahawks getting the ball back and the chance to score. Seahawks 6 – 49ers 13
Saints/Bucs – Jonathan Vilma played in his first game of the season (despite being suspended the whole season in Bountygate). His mere presence seemed to provide somewhat of a spark to the team. Josh Freeman threw for a career-high 420 yards and three touchdowns for the Bucs (2-4), who scored on their first three possessions of the game to build a 21-7 lead but in the end it was not enough to hold off the Saints. Bucs had a few opportunities to score at the end but failed to score. The Saints D gave up 513 yds total offense but somehow the Saints managed to win the game. Brees was 27/37 for 377 yds and 4 tds. Week 8 sees Assistant head coach Joe Vitt returning from his suspension to interim head coach. Saints 35 – Bucs 28
Giants/Redskins – What a game! The last 2 minutes were insane. I cannot tell you how excited I was to go to this game and see RGIII play in person. I am a Giants fan but I also love watching great football. RGIII did not disappoint. He is even faster, more elusive and electrifying to watch in person. He is going to be a pain in the Giants butts for years to come. As of the end of week 7 RGIII lleads the NFL in completion % (72.7), yds per attempt (11.7) and Total QBR (98.8) when facing 5 or more pass rushers. You know a player is great when Osi has nothing but great things to say about you. In the end it was Eli “Comeback King” Manning hooking up with Victor Cruz for another unbelievable pass and reception for a TD to win the game with a 1:13 left. Redskins got the ball back but Chase Blackburn had his 2nd forced fumble of the game and the Giants recovered the ball to end the game. Manning ended the day 26/40 for 337 yds and 1 td, RGIII was 20/28 for 258 yds and 2 tds and he also ran 9 times for 89 yds. Giants 27 – Redskins 23
Jets/Patriots – Well the Jets managed to play better vs. the Patriots than I expected. From what I saw of the game, the Jets probably could have won it if Sanchez could get his act together in the redzone. It’s like the redzone is his kryptonite. He gets about 20 yds from the end zone and suddenly starts making stupid mistakes, throwing horrible interceptions, taking unnecessary sack and a bevy of other mistakes. Not sure what happened to the Sanchez of 2 years ago but he seems to be regressing instead of progressing. Tebow had little impact in the game. Jets lost this one in OT. Jets 26 – Patriots 29
Notable Transactions
- Sean Lee ILB on the Cowboys, their best defensive player by far and vastly underrated, has been placed on IR with a foot injury. Should make things a bit easier for the Giants this week.
- Carolina Panthers placed MLB Jon Beason on the IR for the 2nd time in 2 years. Bet Carolina is really happy they signed him to the big contract.
- Scott Fujita, LB on the Cleveland Browns and a star of Bountygate, has been placed on the IR with a season ending and possibly career ending neck injury
- Skins released RB Ryan Grant after a short stint in DC. Have to wonder if his career has come to an end
- Panthers also fired general manager Marty Hurney. Suppose someone has to take the blame for their abysmal play this year. Perhaps it was put in Cam’s suggestion box to fire him
- Skins resigned TE Chris Cooley after cutting him in preseason after Fred Davis was place on IR with an Achilles injury
- Chargers placed PK Nate Kaeding on injured reserve and will most likely cut him once healthy
Observations
- Without Ray Lewis, and even with the Suggs back, the Ravens D looked lifeless and lost. The Ravens Offense is going to have to step it up if they expect to make the playoffs this year
- Jay Cutler is much, much tougher than people give him credit for. I have no idea how he came back into the game, let alone got up after the brutal yet legal hit from Suh. Much respect.
- The Lions D is playing great; unfortunately the same cannot be said for their offense and definitely not about their special teams. What has happened to Matt Stafford???? Poor Megatron, only so much he can do if Stafford cannot get the ball to him.
- Peanut Tillman is amazing
- Brady Quinn has been named the new starter of the Chiefs. On a positive note for him I am pretty sure expectations are low for him as Cassel has set the bar pretty low this season.
- Cam Newton is looking for suggestions on how the Panthers can turn things around.
- Matt Hasselbeck will be starting again this week for the Titans with Locker still out with a dislocated shoulder.
Well I guess that is all for now. Should I think of anything else I will be sure to update.
Till then
Sassy
The Bucs game was a complete nail-biter at the end. One step from the back of the endzone was all that stood between them and a win.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. Tough loss being that they played so well. Jackson and Freeman are pairing up well.
ReplyDeleteEither Cam Newton is going to tough this year out with the team and come back with a very coherent offense next year or he's going to be eternally mediocre....still remains to be seen.
ReplyDeleteI think Cam's success or lack thereof is more a reflection of his immaturity, lack of mental toughness and lack of leadership skills. He lacks those so called "Intangibles". Physically he is very gifted.
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