It was another busy Saturday for Y1 and myself as we were at our alma mater, Ohio Wesleyan University, to broadcast more D3 athletics. So, once again, here's a late, and very abrupt NFL Preview, but it's still hot off the grill!
Big Kielbasa's Game Of the Week - Arizona (3-2) @ New York Giants (5-1)
Kurt Warner will look to exercise some demons at the Meadowlands as his Cardinals visit the Giants. This is an extremely important game for both teams. The Cardinals have to prove they can beat a quality opponent East of the Mississippi (and no, the Jags don't count). The Giants have to put last week's embarrassment by the Saints behind them and reassert their themselves as contenders in the NFC. Here's betting the Giants pass rush returns from their one-week vacation to dominate once again on Sunday Night PICK-Giants
Beer Brat's Spotlight Game Of the Week - Chicago (3-2) at Cincinnati (4-2)
The so-called Benson Bowl is our spotlight game of the week between the Bears and the Bengals. The above image is certainly something Bears fans aren't used to, Cedric Benson running hard through a defense. Due to a myriad of factors (a long contract holdout, Benson's poor attitude towards everyone, his immaturity, his lack of respect from teammates, multiple run-ins with the law, and his overall lack of desire) Benson was a bust for the Bears as the 4th overall pick. But, he's been a boon for the Bengals, who picked him off the scrap heap to be one of the league's leading rushers. As much as Benson will relish the opportunity to get back at Chicago, the Bears defense will enjoy hitting Benson as fair game. The real difference will be Jay Cutler, and the season-ending injury to Bengals DE Antwan Odom. Both teams need the win, but the Bears are the more desperate team. PICK-Bears
Chorizo's Upset Of the Week - Green Bay (3-2) at Cleveland (1-5)
-Hey, what do you know? We finally hit an upset this past week with the winless Chiefs at the might as well be winless Redskins. So, which really bad team can you count on this week?This is a complete flier, but why not the Browns at home to the Packers? The Packers won't come in with their A game, heck, I know I wouldn't if I were playing the Browns. Cleveland is also on a roll offensively, they actually scored touchdowns against the Steelers last week. If Derek Anderson completes more than 10 passes, he might change his number to 60 and be the next Otto Graham! PICK-Browns
Andouille's UTR Game - New England (4-2) @ London Buccaneers (0-6)
-You'll notice we didn't pick the Bucs as are upset of the week. First, they may be the worst of all the bad teams in the league, which is saying a lot. Second, they have to travel all the way across the pond to get whipped by New England. Unfortunately for the London fans, they really haven't gotten a good regular season game yet. This is the equivalent of Everton and Hull City traveling over to play a game in New York...yeah, not too many American fans would care for that one. If Wembley's even half full by the end of this stinker, I'll be shocked. PICK-Pats
Hot Dog Of The Week - Colts QB Peyton Manning
-Well, this week's Hot Dog of the Week was an easy call, even as the sleep deprivation sets in early on Sunday Morning. Peyton Manning, fighting for another MVP trophy, going against one of the worst pass defenses in the league. Can you say, fantasy mismatch? Sure, I knew you could. Manning may sit out the fourth quarter, and still be able to rack up 350 yards and 3 TDs...just hope you aren't playing against him this week in your fantasy matchup. Rams fans have already chalked this one up as a loss, too.
Extra Toppings -
-Back to the London game for a second...did anyone actually know there was a game in London this week? Did the networks collude not to promote this thing? So much for that London franchise, Commish.
-The stupidest controversy of the week had to be Titans HC Jeff Fisher donning a Colts jersey for his friend Tony Dungy during a charity event. Much like with the 24/7 sports media, the talk radio style fan has to relax. Football is not a game of life and death. I know you're upset the Titans are 0-for the season, but look past football for one second. If a man wants to support his friend's cause, and get a few laughs in the process, I'm all for it. After all, football isn't all there is to life...right?
-The one thing I'm most thankful for this week...the Broncos are on bye. My respite from Kyle Orton for MVP and Josh McDaniels for Coach of the Year lasts one more day.
-The other big game of the week we failed to mention sees Minnesota take their unbeaten record to Pittsburgh. This is the type of game Big Ben and D coordinator Dick LeBeau relish. If anyone can finally get to the Old Man, it will be the Steelers this week.
-Can somebody please, please send out an APB for the Seahawks offensive line. Last week against the Cards, Matt Hasslebeck looked like he was running away from Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar on the set of The View.
-Oh, that's Tim Hasslebeck that's married to the blonde on The View...eh, the joke still applies.
-If there's one post-game handshake that could get physical, look no further than Jets @ Raiders. Tom Cable just got exonerated for punching an assistant, while Rex Ryan's dad did punch one...on national tv! Take that Tom!
-Also...isn't this like the 53rd time in the last 12 years the Jets have played in Oakland? These two teams might as well realign and start a new Heidi Bowl Division...and if you don't get that reference, you're either not a football fan, or you're under the age of 12. Of course, you're still welcome here at RSS!
Randall's Got His Eye On You... Redskins Play Caller-Sherm Lewis
I've heard of the outhouse to the penthouse, but this is ridiculous. Not more than a month ago, Sherm Lewis is calling out bingo numbers, now he'll be calling plays for the Redskins this Monday night against the Eagles. At least Sherm can't do much worse than his predecessor, Jim Zorn. One helpful piece of advice, don't call the HB pass inside the 10 yard line. Still, this absurd scene perfectly illustrates the mess that is the Washington Redskins. How are they still getting free agents to sign with them? Oh yeah, the $100 million contracts. Well, I guess as long as Daniel Snyder is willing to pay, free agents will continue to take the easy way out and earn as much money as possible. How long until Barack Obama bails out the Redskins? (oh, rimshot!) At this point, I think fans might settle for a foreign oil tycoon...at least maybe he would know not to hire a playcaller from the local Senior Center.
That concludes our Hot off the Grill Preview. We'll be back this week with more of our Decade Series (we promise this time), as well as a complete weekend wrap up. As always, feel free to let us know what you think with your comments. Until then, it's bye for now!
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