It was another week filled with madness in the NFL. Here are the things that stood out to me.
1. Six weeks ago, I thought the NFC West was worse than the SEC. Now, it might be the best division in the NFC. Can the Cards or Hawks seriously make it to the playoffs? No one else in the NFC seems to want that 6th seed. (Note to all teams playing Arizona. Devin Hester rules are now in effect. If you punt to Patrick Peterson bad things are going to happen.)
2. San Francisco HAS to win tomorrow night against the Steelers. The Saints look like there is no way they’re going to lose another home game in 2011-2012. Luckily for Niner fans, James Harrison has less self control than Lindsey Lohan at a frat party. If they 49ers have any hope in getting past Saints in the Divisional Round, it has to be outdoors. (Yes, I am assuming they both get there. The Saints, 49ers and Packers are a step above everyone else in the NFC – no Jerry Jones, I don’t care that your Cowboys neutered the Bucks on National TV. There’s a club for people who’ve done that to the Bucks called “Every Team That’s Played Them Since September Club”.
3. People are going to over-react to the Green Bay loss, but Arrowhead is a tough place to play. Let’s also not forget that the Chiefs fired Todd Haley this week, and there was a lot of noise that he was HATED in the locker room. Now Green Bay can rest its injured guys and prepare for the playoffs (they really need to get healthy on the offensive line to have any chance at repeating as Super Bowl champs).
4. People may say otherwise, but I think the Giants are the most consistent team in football. They compete with the elite teams, beat good and average teams, and lose trap games. Those things are sure as black-jack.
5. I’m okay with the Lions making the playoffs. They’re one of the top 6 teams in the NFC and should be there. I don’t, however, know if they’ll be able to keep their under control enough to make a playoff run, especially if this happens again.
6. Tebowwwww……oh wait. This is what’s going to happen if the Broncos play teams that can score. Detroit did what they wanted against the Broncos a few weeks back, and now New England has. Seems like a one-and-done playoff team to me.
7. Question for Jets fans – Should Rex Ryan’s seat feel a little warm? It really looks like this team is underachieving. Sanchez seems to get most of the blame, but how about the loud-mouth coach who is responsible for winning these games? Every year Rex comes out and guarantees they’re going to win the Super Bowl. Now, I’m not saying Jets fans are all geniuses, but I do believe they’re going to notice that you’re 0-3 on that guarantee, Rex. (I really am excited for him to get fired and hired by another team so we can have another season of “Hard Knocks” next year.)
8. Every Sunday at about 7:25 Central Standard Time I’m reminded that Faith Hill looks damn good for 44.
9. I feel like the Ravens or Chargers are always on national TV. I know almost as many of these players as I do players for my team. At least Flacco and Rivers are fun to watch. They both have a “good quarterback capable of winning or blowing a game” feel about them. FYI, I’m picking Baltimore to win 24-20.
10. To every New England fan who is celebrating their blowout win over the Broncos today, I would like to remind you of this – You made Tebow look like a good quarterback for most of that game. That secondary is going to be the death of you. I can already see Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown streaking down the sidelines.
Thanks for reading this week’s recap. See you again next week!
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