Allow me to open up this Wrap-Up
the right way. I was called out last week to OWN UP on a statement about
the Arizona Cardinals. On one hand, I talked about how the Cardinals
were the team to beat in the NFC, which is true if you go by the fact
that they are the reigning NFC Champions and when they are on their
game, nobody in the NFC has an answer for them. Then I made this statement:
Was anybody surprised that the Cardinals lost
last night (I sure wasn’t)?
Well look, there isn’t a contradictionpresent in this evaluation. Whether you realize it or not, there is
a “Rivalry” setting in the NFL. The NFL is about matchups and how
much data you have compiled on your opponent. The San Francisco 49ers
are built to beat the Cardinals. If the Niners don’t beat another
team the entire season, they’ll step their game up against their rival.
I appreciate the call out; it keeps me on my toes. And you’re welcome…
Saints fans, no need feel down.
The Cowboys just wanted it and need it more. Whoa, did I just type that?
The Saints are no longer undefeated and it’s not because your team
didn’t try… the Saints left all they had on the field in the fourth
quarter. You couldn’t tell me that Drew Brees wasn’t going to pull
another comeback out of his helmet. The mountain was too steep to climb
this time around though. I will step back from the Saints because their
fans go extremely hard every week on the Wrap-Up. So in your own words,
how did you take the first loss of the season?
Before I go any further, let’s
have a moment of silence for Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver, Chris
Henry…………………………………………………………………….
Ok Steeler’s fans, I’ll
OWN UP! I stated that your team wouldn’t win another game this season
without Troy “Isn’t It” Polamalu in the lineup. Yesterday, the
Steelers kept their Playoff dreams on life support. Roethlisberger threw
for 503 yards and a game winning, no seconds on the clock, touchdown
to beat the Green Bay Packers. Throwing for 503 yards in one game is
pretty epic, I can’t lie. The win placed the Steelers in a 6-way tie
with Miami, the Jets, Houston, Jacksonville, and Tennessee, all a game
out of the final Wild Card spot. If your team is in this mix, OWN UP
on your chances of making it to the second season.
Let me guess, the Giants fans
will make an appearance this week in the Comment Section… shots fired!
Week 15 saw a few records get
met or broken. Randy “The Cornrow Lumberjack” Moss gave it to the
media during his postgame interview. Desean Jackson can’t stop catching
50+ yard bombs. The Tennessee Titans held on to beat the Miami Dolphins,
tightening up the race for the final Wildcard position. The Minnesota
Vikings offensive line got Brett Favre 4.0 lit up. Then Brett walked
all over Coach Childress, telling him that he wasn’t going to leave
the game. San Diego is streaking! Wow, I love this game.
My “Game of the Week” for
Week 16 is Baltimore at Pittsburgh. Just think about it. Baltimore Ravens
are holding onto the final Wildcard spot. They are in control of their
own destiny. If they could beat Pittsburgh, Baltimore would add more
cushion to their positioning for a Playoff run. If Pittsburgh beat the
Ravens, they’ll be tied in the AFC North and Pittsburgh would be won
step closer to defending their Superbowl championship. I’ve heard
that Polamalu will be active for the game. Get your popcorn ready!
As always, I can’t get to
every team in these wrap-ups. I’d like to thank all the consistent
AHH NFL fans that comment every week. I read every comment and seriously
take them into account. So let’s OWN UP! Will Indianapolis go undefeated
in the regular season? How is your team fairing in the Playoff hunt?
Is anybody else tired of Michael Vick running the Wildcat other than
Michael Vick?
Tennessee 27, Miami 24
Arizona 31x, Detroit 24
Atlanta 10, N Y Jets 7
Houston 16, St. Louis 13
New England 17, Buffalo 10
Cleveland 41, Kansas City 34
Baltimore 31, Chicago 7
Philadelphia 24y, San Francisco
17
Oakland 20, Denver 19
San Diego 27x, Cincinnati 24
Tampa Bay 24, Seattle 7
Pittsburgh 37, Green Bay 36
Dallas 24, New Orleans 17x
Indianapolis 35x, Jacksonville
31
Carolina 26, Minnesota 7y
N Y Giants 45, Washington 12
x – clinched Division
y – Clinched Playoff Berth