Continued from 2010 NFL Games of the Week (Pt. 1)
Week 10: Philadelphia at Washington — Donovan McNabb and the Redskins host his former team, now led by Kevin Kolb. By Week 10, it should be clear to Andy Reid and the Eagles whether or not they made the right decision by unloading McNabb and going all in with Kolb.
By now, McNabb should have already christened FedEx Field with a hearty puke, and that may empty his stomach, but nothing would fill his heart like a resounding win over the Eagles.
McNabb throws for 2 touchdowns, and rushes for 1 score, then reprises his moonwalk celebration, but tears the Achilles tendon of his left foot in the process, ending his season.
Redskins win.
Week 11: Indianapolis at New England — After a Week 10 loss at Pittsburgh, the Patriots try to regroup at home against the Colts, adding another chapter to the debate over who is the NFL's best quarterback, Tom Brady or Peyton Manning. Take your pick: Brady and three Super Bowl rings, plus a Brazilian supermodel and his own cologne, which I think is enticingly named "Smell The Fingers." Or Manning and one Super Bowl ring, plus a collection of hilarious commercials, an off-the-charts football IQ, and compulsive indecision when it comes to play-calling.
This time, Bill Belichick doesn't blow the game with a dangerous fourth down conversion attempt. No, instead he blows it on third down, calling for a ridiculous running play on third down with no timeouts, and time expires with the Colts clinging to a three-point victory.
Week 12: New Orleans at Dallas — The Saints look to avenge last year's 24-17 loss to the Cowboys in the Superdome. It's Thanksgiving in Big D, and, barring a surprise appearance by a November snowstorm and Leon Lett, it won't be easy for the Saints.
Reggie Bush gives the Saints a late lead with a touchdown on a 71-yard punt return, the latest in a long list of things Bush has "returned." But Tony Romo calmly drives the Cowboys downfield, and finds Jason Witten for the winning score.
Week 13: New York Jets at New England — It's no secret that the Jets and Patriots hate each other, and while the Patriots speak of their disdain for the Jets in measured tones and respectful wording, the Jets, unlike Mark Sanchez, aren't afraid to "let it fly."
The war of words leading up to this Monday night contest is enough to make Tony Dungy's gosh-darned head spin. But that pales in comparison to an expletive-filled rant by Rex Ryan, who, after being shortchanged, goes berserk on a Taco Bell drive-through employee, a recording of which falls into the hands of TMZ.
Ryan offers no apologies, and instead guarantees a win, which the Jets back up, thanks to a dominating defensive effort.
Week 14: Indianapolis at Tennessee — If Chris Johnson is on pace to crack 2,500 yards this year, then he should be approaching the 2,000-yard plateau when the Colts visit LP Field. Of course, that's assuming Johnson remains injury-free, as well as humility-free.
In actuality, Johnson enters the game with only 1,411 yards rushing as the Titans, 7-5 on the year, fight to remain in the playoff hunt, while the 10-2 Colts look to move closer to the AFC South crown.
Johnson, still miffed over losing the MVP award to Peyton Manning last year, gains a measure of revenge, rushing for 261 yards, three more than Manning's pass yardage on the night, and the Titans prevail.
Week 15: Washington at Dallas — The Redskins/Cowboys rivalry has lost some of its importance over the years, but that quickly changes when Albert Haynesworth tries to stomp the face of Dallas center Andre Gurode on the first play from scrimmage. Luckily, Gurode is standing upright, and Haynesworth's attempt at a karate kick nicks Gurode on the ankle.
Haynesworth is ejected and leaves in a huff, showing the same enthusiasm escaping an actual game as he had skipping practice earlier in the year.
The Cowboys ride the wave of emotion to a convincing win, and clinch the NFC East crown.
Week 16: New Orleans at Atlanta — The NFC South crown may very well be decided in the Georgia Dome on December 27th when the up-and-coming Falcons look to make Atlanta not only a Waffle House and strip club mecca, but home of division champs, as well.
With the Georgia Dome crowd in a frenzy, and a huge Monday Night Football crowd watching, the Falcons jump on the Saints early, taking a 17-0 lead. But the Saints fight back, but the completion of the comeback is thwarted when Dunta Robinson intercepts Drew Brees in the end zone, preserving the Atlanta win.
Week 17: San Diego at Denver — What better way to ring in the New Year than a snowy Sunday afternoon at Invesco Field, a visit to which is always made more pleasant for the Chargers by the absence of Jay Cutler and Ed Hochuli, who were briefly linked as a couple after Hochuli's Bronco-favoring blown call back in 2008.
This time, there's no controversy. The Chargers and Broncos both enter the game with 9-6 records, and the winner will claim the AFC West crown. In a driving snowstorm, and with wide receiver Vincent Jackson still unsigned and living on food stamps, the Chargers lean on rookie running back sensation Ryan Mathews, who rushes for 124 yards on 30 carries.
Chargers win.
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