STAMFORD, CT – I spent the weekend looking for one of those memory-erasing devices from Men in Black to try to forget how the World Series ended. I had to settle for a hammer, but hey, mission accomplished. I can barely remember anything after high school! Anyway, let’s get to Talkin’ NFL, Giants, Jets, Lions
Another Giant Turd
The Giants actually scored on all three of their second half possessions, two TDs and a FG, and might have beaten the Commandos if they could have gotten the ball back.
Nope. They gave up two clock-killing first downs that ended the game. But the Giants can take solace in the fact that the drive featured big plays from two sure fire Hall-of-Famers, Olamide Zaccheaus and Chris Rodriguez. “Olamide Zaccheaus” sounds like an ingredient in cockroach repellent or something.
But hey, props to Dan Jones for throwing his first two TD passes at home since signing the big contract! You can’t blame this one on him.
Catch and Release
It was fun watching the Jets’ Malachi Corley drop the ball on prime-time just before crossing the goal line. This perplexing move was happening a lot a few years ago, especially in college. Good to see Malachi bringing it back, even if it meant blowing his first NFL TD.
But someone needs to explain it to me, as I’m still not totally clear why this happens. Is it an intentional risk to look cool and drop it just after crossing? Or is simply a screw up from all the excitement?
I really don’t get it. I would make sure by carrying that thing 10 yards past the end zone.
You’re Gonna Hear Them Roar
The Texans, my AFC Super Bowl pick, are struggling with injuries at the WR position and currently do not seem destined for New Orleans.
But the Detroit Lions, my NFC pick, is probably the best team in the league. The have a great offensive line and their offense is nearly impossible to contain. Their defense isn’t the Steel Curtain, but it’s good enough, especially against the run.
Unless the zebras intervene in the Chiefs favor as usual, the Lions will win it all. (Note to Todd Bowles, go for two. The Chiefs always win the OT toss and you will not get the ball.)
Come back tomorrow for some guy, his name escapes me. Furious Fred? Raging Rod? Exasperated Ed? It’s one of those, I’m sure.
