NFL Early Game Recaps

33 Carolina, 31 New Orleans

16 yards. 16 yards was the amount Drew Brees needed to break Dan Marino's record. He still is the second quarterback with 5,000 yards. But still 16 yards will haunt him. The Panthers got lucky.

31 Atlanta, 27 St. Louis

If New Orleans won their game, this one would be relevant. However, since the New Orleans Saints lost, the Falcons will not get home field advantage. Their running game was unbelievable and Matt Ryan had his second subpar performance. Turner had 208 yards.

31 Oakland, 24 Tampa Bay
Just when I lose total you were the worst QB in the NFL, Jemarcus Russell totally redeems himself. Mark my words, Jemarcus Russell will be a pro bowler next year. Mean while Tampa's choke job has really opened the door for a lot of teams.

31 Pittsburgh, 0 Cleveland

Ben got sacked in the first quarter and had an apparent neck injury. Sucks, but I have a felling he'll be playing next game. What's more amazing is the record they finished with this year after many of our writers predicted a sub .500 record.

*** Just a concussion***

20 Minnesota, 19 NYG
The Giants didn't care about this game and the Vikings clinched the NFC north.

23 Indy, 0 Tenn

Jim Sorgi Whooped them. Indy is now the scariest team in the NFL.

31 Texans, 24 Chicago
10 receptions, 143 yards 2 TDs, nuff said.

31 Green Bay, 21 Detroit

Yes they can. The Detroit Lions did the unthinkable by going 0-16. They're the worst team that ever touched the field and it shows. Luckily Calvin Johnson is going to be the centerpiece for them for years to come.

Games In Review

34 Vikings, 14 Bears

The running game and stout defense helped out a ton as AP, Chester Taylor and Gus Frerotte all had rushing touchdowns. Kyle Orton threw three picks as well.

20 Kansas City, 13 Oakland
Larry Johnson had a good game with 92 yards and a score and Thigpen is still one of my favorite Qb's in the league.

17 New York Jets, 34 Denver Broncos

Even with Thomas Jones going nuts (138 yards and 2 TDs), the pass happy Bronco's defense was too much for the Jets to keep up with. Cutler had 358 throwing yards and Patrick Hillis rand for 129 yards as well.

22 Atlanta, 16 San Diego
Matt Ryan thew for over 200 yards and 2 scores, and Michael Turner ran for 120 as the Falcons cruised by the lowly Chargers.

23 Giants, 7 Redskins

When you hold Clinton Portis to around 30 total yards you should win the game. Their defense is as good as ever. At 11-1 I think it's time I take the Giants seriously.

23 Tampa Bay, 20 New Orleans
I just don't get the Saints, one week they are amazing the next week they are flat. The score wasn't as close as it says. Reggie Bush's return didn't go as well as everyone thought it would be as he looked extremely rusty. Drew Brees also threw some ill advised picks.

34 Baltimore, 3 Cincy
If it weren't for Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco would be getting looked at as rookie of the year as he has proved a 1-AA QB can play well in this league.

10 SF, 3 Bills
I just don't get the Bills either. The Bills have gave us all a good scare at the beginning of the year, but their recent play has something left to be desired. JP Losman played last week.

16 Miami, 12 St. Louis
Miami is another weird team. At 7-5 they are still in the hunt of the AFC East.

35 Carolina, 31 Green Bay
Aaron Rodgers did all he could to win this game, but DeAngelo Williams and his 4, 1 yard scores were too much.