Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Observation of the Day

My observation today is another knock on those so called experts. They receive thousands of hits a day on espn.com for their NFL weekly picks. Well, maybe I should start getting thousands of hits for mine, because I did better than all those "experts" with my picks. As did over 100 people in the Yahoo Pick'em this week. Just something that makes you go hmmm...

Brandon

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

WEEK ONE RUNDOWN

WEEK ONE:

Indianapolis 41, New Orleans 10

Peyton Manning hooked up twice with Reggie Wayne and once with Marvin Harrison for touchdowns. The Colts defense left Drew Brees and the Saints offense in disarray en route to blowout victory. That Colts offense is just something to marvel at. Simply amazing.

Buffalo 14, Denver 15

Jay Cutler leads Broncos in two minute drill, shades of John Elway. With the clock running down inside of 10 seconds, the Broncos run their field goal unit on to the field and Jason Elam hits a 42 yard field goal as time expires.

Jacksonville 10, Tennessee 13

The Titans defeated the Jags behind the legs of Chris Brown and his 175 rushing yards and Vince Young's touchdown run, leading them to a three point victory in a tightly contested battle of divisional opponents.

Washington 16, Miami 13

Antwaan Randle El aided the Redskins struggling offense with 5 catches for 162 yards, but it was Shaun Shuisham who stole the show, going 3/3 on field goal attempts including the game winner from 39 yards out.

St. Louis 13, Carolina 27

Jake Delehomme is back. He quieted the critics, throwing for 200 yards and three touchdowns, two to Drew Carter and one to his boy Steve Smith. The Panthers dominated all phases of the game, absolutely shutting down Steven Jackson.

New York Jets 14, New England 38

Complete and total domination, whether the Pats cheating or not having anything to do with it is still to be determined. Regardless, no more explanation needed. The Pats are pretty decent (sarcasm.) Anyone still calling Randy Moss slow or over the hill? Didn't think so.

Minnesota 24, Atlanta 3

The Joey Harrington seen in the preseason was nowhere to be seen. However, Joey from Detroit and Miami was in attendance. Atlanta is terrible, plain and simple. Warrick Dunn 22 carries 55 yards. Jerious Norwood 5 carries 33 yards. Something is wrong with that. Adrian Peterson makes big debut. He's going to be a good one.

Cleveland 7, Pittsburgh 34

There was no uglier performance than that of the Cleveland Clowns. Man oh man are they bad. Charlies been fyred, Romeo is next. Brady Quinn expected to make his first start Sunday vs. Cincinnati. As for Pittsburgh, don't get too excited and hyper up over Roethlisberger and fries, they only beat the Frowns. Not that there's no potential there, but the erroneous comparisons to the Steelers Super Bowl team of 2005 are out the wazoo.

Green Bay 16, Philadelphia 13

In a game that featured a lot of defense and not a lot of offense, the Packers outlasted the Eagles in a nail-biter. Had it not been for two muffed punts by the Eagles, the game may have been different. Yet, people still say special teams isn't important. Regardless, that Packers defense is tenacious! Plus, the Packers made the Eagles pay, as Mason Crosby hit a 42 yard field goal to win it for the Favres.

Houston 20, Kansas City 3

In an exemplary effort of offense by the Kansas City Chiefs, they turned the ball over more times than the amount of points they scored (4-3.) The Chiefs offense was nowhere to be found, despite the efforts of Herm Edwards to find them. The Texans rolled to an easy victory over a team who may find themselves under a rolling pin weekly.

Seattle 20, Tampa Bay 6

Shaun Alexander has an impressive return running for 105 yards and a score as the Seahawks stampede the Bucs. But the Bucs lost more than the game. Quarterback Jeff Garcia and Running Back Cadillac Williams left the game within minutes of each other after each sustained an injury. For Tampa, it will be a long season, and it isn't because they will be playing deep into January. As for Gruden, he may not be coaching then either.

San Diego 14, Chicago 3

Ladanian Tomlinson had a better day at quarterback than Phillip Rivers, but through the struggles, they prevailed because of Tomlinsons touchdown pass and touchdown run. The Chargers defense was charged up, but stopping Rex Grossman is like riding a bike. 99% of people can, but that 1% can't. Lucky for San Diego they were in the majority. Not that the Bears defense didn't do their job, making LT look as if he were an offensive lineman trying to run the ball. Too bad Rex is still Rex.

Oakland 21, Detroit 36

Jon from Cincinnati and his high powered offense, aided Josh McCown interceptions, survived a late game scare and cruised to a big win. Kitna had a typical game for him, a lot of yards, a couple tds, and some turnovers. As for Calvin Johnson, he looked good, scoring his first touchdown of his career. As for first tds, Tatum Bell got his first as a Lion. McCown looked good for the Raiders, throwing for over 300 yards, but their inability to score in the first half cost them the game early.

Dallas 45, New York Giants 35

This loss will have a lasting effect on the Giants, and it isn't because they gave up 45 points. The injuries sustained in the game by Giants' Brandon Jacobs, Eli Manning, among others will devastate them in the upcoming weeks, not something a coach on the hot seat wants to see. Naturally, it came after Eli Manning looked oddly similar to his brother Peyton, in other ways than their looks. As for the Cowboys, Tony Romo arguably had the best week of any quarterback, throwing for 345 yards and 4 touchdowns. The Cowboys balanced running game helped their offense and passing game become very efficient. Cowboys won the shootout, but winning games when giving up 35 points isn't the recipe for success.

GAME OF THE WEEK!

Cincinnati 27, Baltimore 20

What defense dressed up in Bengals orange and black on the field? It sure wasn't the one we all are used to seeing. That defense forced 6 turnovers, including two game saving interceptions by defensive lineman. However, the Bengals offense looked totally out of whack. Carson and Chad were on the same page, but Carson wasn't on the same page with the rest of his receivers, let alone the same book. As for special teams, the Bengals allowed a punt return for TD and consistently gave the Ravens great starting position. However, great teams find a way to win and that is what the Bengals did. Baltimore hung around all game long. Fighting through the turnovers, the Ravens were able to retain the lead after an Ed Reed punt return for TD. But after a turnover gave it back, the Ravens drove down, despite Steve McNair leaving the game due to injury, the field for a first in goal at the three. From there, we saw what will most likely be the greatest goal line stand of the year and perhaps the greatest interception of the year, if not the most athletic...


1-3-CIN 3
(3:11) 23-W.McGahee right guard to CIN 2 for 1 yard (59-L.Johnson; 28-D.Jackson).

2-2-CIN 2
(2:29) 7-K.Boller pass incomplete short right to 81-D.Darling (28-D.Jackson).
Timeout #3 by BLT at 02:23.

3-2-CIN 2
(2:23) 23-W.McGahee right tackle to CIN 1 for 1 yard (29-L.Hall).

Two-Minute Warning

4-1-CIN 1
(2:00) 7-K.Boller pass to 86-T.Heap for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on BLT-86-T.Heap, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at CIN 1 - No Play.

4-11-CIN 11
(1:54) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass incomplete to 87-D.Williams. CIN-90-J.Smith was injured during the play. PENALTY on CIN-40-M.Williams, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at CIN 11 - No Play.

Timeout #2 by CIN at 01:49. {Charged due to injury under 2:00}

1-6-CIN 6
(1:49) 23-W.McGahee left guard to CIN 2 for 4 yards (55-A.Brooks).

2-2-CIN 2
(1:24) 7-K.Boller pass incomplete short right to 37-L.McClain.

3-2-CIN 2
(1:19) 7-K.Boller pass short middle intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 96-M.Myers at CIN -2. Touchback. {Pass deflected by Heap (BLT#86), then off L.Johnson (CIN#59), then was caught by M.Myers (CIN#96)}

...that catch by Michael Myers was not just a catch, but a diving, full extension leap for the ball as he caught it off the ground. What a play! That capped off the night full of gut-wrenching hits, costly turnovers, and intensity. ESPN couldn't have asked for a better Monday Night Football game, not only because of the unbelievable finish, but because of the playoff atmosphere.

San Francisco 20, Arizona 17

Frank Gore didn't look great, Alex Smith looked even worse, but a bounce of fortune gave the 49ers a second chance and a game winning touchdown. A fumbled ball into the endzone got away from Cardinals defensive back Eric Green, allowing the 49ers to recover and get the ball at the one yard line. An end around to Arnaz Battle scored what would be the game winning touchdown. Its a game of inches, a game of twist and turns, and that ball that bounced inches away from Green and twisted and turned ended up costing the Cardinals the game. It was a defensive struggle from the onset, and it was the home team that survived the battle of the fittest.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK:

Randy Moss, 9 catches 183 yards, one touchdown.

HONORABLE MENTIONS: Tony Romo, Tom Brady, Joseph Addai, and Chris Brown.

Brandon

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Injury Report Update

Here is your injury report:

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars
Name Position Injury Status

TEN
Casey Cramer TE Knee Doubtful
Kevin Mawae C Illness Questionable

JAX
Clint Ingram LB Ankle Out
Tony McDaniel DT Knee Out
Brad Meester C Ankle Out
Kenneth Pettway LB Quadricep Out
Brent Hawkins DE Illness Probable
Reggie Hayward DE Achilles Probable
John Henderson DT Shoulder Probable
Chris Naeole G Knee Probable

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
Name Position Injury Status

BAL
Mark Clayton WR Ankle Probable
Samari Rolle CB Ankle Probable
Gary Stills DE Chest Probable
Daniel Wilcox TE Ankle Probable
Antwan Barnes LB Ankle Questionable
Jonathan Ogden T Toe Questionable
Trevor Pryce DE Back Questionable

CIN
Antonio Chatman WR Hamstring Out
Rashad Jeanty LB Shin Out
Ethan Kilmer S Knee Out
Frostee Rucker DE Hamstring Out
Shayne Graham K Hip Probable
T.J. Houshmandzadeh WR Knee Probable
Willie Anderson T Foot Questionable
Eric Ghiaciuc C Neck Questionable
Johnathan Joseph CB Foot Questionable

Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers
Name Position Injury Status

ARZ
Alan Branch DT Hand Out
Ross Kolodziej DT Knee Out
Nick Leckey C Knee Probable

SF
Dashon Goldson S Elbow Out
Donald Strickland CB Chest Probable

Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills
Name Position Injury Status

DEN
Ben Hamilton G Concussion Out
Ryan Harris T Back Out
Stephen Alexander TE Calf Questionable
Tim Crowder DE Ankle Questionable
Karl Paymah CB Concussion Questionable

BUF
Ryan Denney DE Foot Out
Keith Ellison LB Ankle Out

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Name Position Injury Status

PIT
Marquis Cooper LB Hamstring Out
Brian St. Pierre QB Toe Probable

CLV
Willie McGinest LB Back Out
Michael Adams S Groin Probable
Andra Davis LB Ankle Probable
Orpheus Roye DE Knee Probable
Kevin Shaffer T Concussion Probable
Eric Steinbach G Knee Probable
Lawrence Vickers RB Hamstring Probable
Gary Baxter CB Knees Questionable
Dave Zastudil P Back Questionable

Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers
Name Position Injury Status

PHI
Shawn Andrews G Ankle Probable
A.J. Feeley QB Left Hand Probable
Jevon Kearse DE Shoulder Probable
LaJuan Ramsey DT Ankle Probable
L.J. Smith TE Groin Probable

GB
Tony Moll T Neck Doubtful
Aaron Rouse S Hamstring Doubtful
Mike Montgomery DE Knee Out
Donald Driver WR Foot Probable
Brandon Jackson RB Concussion Probable
Aaron Kampman DE Rib Probable
Ryan Grant RB Hamstring Questionable
Greg Jennings WR Hamstring Questionable
Vernand Morency RB Knee Questionable

Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans
Name Position Injury Status

KC
Jon McGraw S Hamstring Questionable

HOU
No injuries to report.

Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings
Name Position Injury Status

ATL
Roderick Coleman DT Knee Out
Chris Crocker S Knee Out
Grady Jackson DT Back Questionable

MIN
Mike Doss S Calf Out
Vinny Ciurciu LB Hand Probable
E.J. Henderson LB Illness Probable
Darrion Scott DE Shoulder Probable
Bobby Wade WR Ankle Probable
Tank Williams S Calf Probable
Robert Ferguson WR Ankle Questionable

New England Patriots at New York Jets
Name Position Injury Status

NE
Tom Brady QB Right Shoulder Probable
Rashad Baker S Hand Questionable
David Thomas TE Foot Questionable
Mike Wright DE Knee Questionable

NYJ
Joe Kowalewski TE Finger Probable
Chad Pennington QB Pelvis Probable
Dewayne Robertson DT Knee Probable
Chansi Stuckey WR Knee Probable
Stacy Tutt RB Foot Probable
Andre Dyson CB Foot Questionable
Thomas Jones RB Calf Questionable
Justin Miller CB Thigh Questionable
Brandon Moore G Shoulder Questionable
Eric Smith S Thigh Questionable

Carolina Panthers at St. Louis Rams
Name Position Injury Status

CAR
Nate Salley S Knee Out
Jason Kyle LB Back Probable
Chris Gamble CB Ankle Questionable
Stanley McClover DE Thigh Questionable

STL
Oshiomogho Atogwe S Ankle Probable
Victor Adeyanju DE Knee Questionable
Drew Bennett WR Thigh Questionable
Richie Incognito G Ankle Questionable

Miami Dolphins at Washington Redskins
Name Position Injury Status

MIA
Andre' Goodman CB Shoulder Out
Reagan Mauia RB Wrist Probable
Derrick Pope LB Foot Probable
Joey Porter LB Knee Probable
Keith Traylor DT Ankle Probable

WAS
Cody Boyd TE Shoulder Out
Khary Campbell LB Hamstring Probable
Clinton Portis RB Knee Probable
Chris Samuels T Knee Probable
Todd Wade T Shoulder Probable
Marcus Washington LB Elbow Probable

Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders
Name Position Injury Status

DET
Kevin Jones RB Foot Doubtful
Jon Bradley DT Shoulder Probable
Dan Orlovsky QB Toe Questionable

OAK
Isaiah Ekejiuba LB Foot Out
Duane Starks CB Groin Questionable

Chicago Bears at San Diego Chargers
Name Position Injury Status

CHI
Greg Olsen TE Knee Doubtful
Muhsin Muhammad WR Ankle Probable

SD
Eric Parker WR Toe Out
Michael Turner RB Ankle Probable
Cory Withrow C Foot Probable

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Seattle Seahawks
Name Position Injury Status

TB
Patrick Chukwurah DE Knee Out

SEA
Ben Obomanu WR Hamstring Doubtful

New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys
Name Position Injury Status

NYG
Robert Douglas RB Knee Out
David Tyree WR Wrist Out
Gerris Wilkinson LB Knee Out
Adrian Awasom DE Hip Probable
Sam Madison CB Hamstring Probable
Grey Ruegamer C Ankle Probable
Guy Whimper T Ankle Probable

DAL
Greg Ellis LB Achilles Out
Terry Glenn WR Knee Out
Kevin Burnett LB Ankle Questionable
Terence Newman CB Foot Questionable

Brandon

Weekly Injury Report

Friday, September 7, 2007

Vintage Chad Johnson



"I got a call from President Bush, and he's going to stop running the world for three hours to see just what I'm gonna do."

I love Ocho Cinco.

Brandon

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Gridiron Guesses

This isn't pick 'em, persay, it is more like guess 'em because no one is ever right. Nevertheless, I finalized my picks this afternoon. Without the betting lines I make my picks, we go straight up on the Gridiron!

INDIANAPOLIS over New Orleans

Denver over BUFFALO

WASHINGTON over Miami

CLEVELAND over Pittsburgh

Tennessee over JACKSONVILLE

Kansas City over HOUSTON

GREEN BAY over Philadelphia

ST. LOUIS over Carolina

MINNESOTA over Atlanta

New England over NEW YORK (J-E-T-S, JETS JETS JETS)

SEATTLE over Tampa Bay

Detroit over (the quarterbackless) RAIDERS

SAN DIEGO over Chicago

DALLAS over New York (Football Giants)

*CINCINNATI over Baltimore (28-17)

*SAN FRANCISCO over Arizona (31-24)

*Tiebreakers

***************************************IF YOU NEED FANTASY ADVICE FOR THIS WEEKEND (COUGH) EMAIL ME AT DaBranMan92@aol.com! START EM OR SIT EM? ASK ME NOW!

Brandon

The Season is Upon Us!

Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, the night we have been counting down to has finally arrived. Is there any other day of the year that is better than this one right here? I don't know where you'll be watching it, or if at all, but I wish you all the best on this fantastic evening. With the season now on us, I have waited until the last minute to spit out my season predictions. They are wrong, no doubt about it. But they are my best shot at what will be the playoffs and awards this season. Enjoy.

THE AFC

AFC EAST: New England Patriots
AFC SOUTH: Indianapolis Colts
AFC WEST: San Diego Chargers
AFC NORTH: Baltimore Ravens
AFC WILD CARDS: Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos

THE NFC

NFC EAST: Dallas Cowboys
NFC SOUTH: New Orleans Saints
NFC WEST: St. Louis Rams
NFC NORTH: Chicago Bears
NFL WILD CARDS: Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles

THE PLAYOFFS; PLAYOFFS, YOU TALKING 'BOUT PLAYOFFS?

AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles

SUPER BOWL: New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles

SUPER BOWL CHAMP: New England Patriots (Again, this time on the leg of Stephen Gostkowski)

SUPER BOWL MVP: Laurence Maroney

AWARDS:

COACH OF THE YEAR: Andy Reid

MVP: Tom Brady

Offensive Player of the Year: Carson Palmer

Defensive Player of the Year: Champ Bailey

Offensive Rookie of the Year: Marshawn Lynch

Defensive Rookie of the Year: Jamal Anderson

Brandon
 
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