Redskins Get Slaughtered
Holding on to their playoff lifes, the New York Giants went into Washington Monday night and destroyed the Redskins 45-12. Everything seemed to go right with whatever the Giants did. It got so bad that Washington attempted a fake field goal at the end of the half which ended up being intercepted and almost taken for another TD. It was a hard game to watch, especially when the pass rush of the Giants kept nailing anyone that was behind center for the Redskins. The Giants should get a big momentum boost from this win against a rival. Up next for the G-Men: Carolina then a trip over the Minnesota. Two games that will be tough and the Giants need every win they can get.
Cheerful Cowboys
Dallas came in to New Orleans as underdogs and left with another win. Many doubted the Cowboys because of their December blues and because the Saints were 13-0. The Cowboys did allow the Saints to nearly tie the game but it was still an impressive win. Now the question is: has this win lifted the Dallas December curse? In my opinion, it’s only one game so we shouldn’t draw conclusions quite yet. But beating an undefeated team is very impressive. This gives a huge lift to the team and maybe they can use that momentum to get a win streak together. Their last two games are against the recently destroyed Redskins and the Eagles. We’ll see how they play against their two divisional foes.
Oh Those Chargers
A late Nate Kaeding FG won the game for the Chargers as they beat the mourning Bengals 27-24. It wasn’t a convincing win by any means but a win nonetheless. San Diego is now 17-0 in their last 17 games during the month of December. With the win, the Chargers clinched the division and now are in very good position to clinch a first-round bye. The one thing that still should worry Charger fans is how the team will do in January. Year after year, they make it into the playoffs with high hopes but end up messing up their opportunity to make it to the Super Bowl. Momentum has clearly been on their side in the last couple of years yet they have failed to make it to the big game. Maybe this year will be different but in my opinion, this isn’t the best team they’ve had in the last couple of years.
Steelers Get a Win
After being down 36-30, the Steelers took the ball and brought it all the way to the endzone. The game winning TD pass was caught by Mike Wallace who did his best Santonio Holmes impression. Many have been blaming the referees for giving Pittsburgh the game but all of those penalties were correctly called. It was a surprisingly high scoring game. Both teams needed a win as neither has clinched a playoff birth. For Pittsburgh, it is necessary to win every game in order to have a chance at the playoffs. They face Baltimore next week which has big playoff implications.
Playoff Picture
AFC
Colts (14-0)
Chargers (11-3)
Patriots (9-5)
Bengals (9-5)
Ravens (8-6)
Broncos (8-6)
In the Hunt: Jaguars (7-7), Dolphins (7-7), Jets (7-7), Steelers (7-7), Titans (7-7), Texans (7-7)
NFC
Saints (13-1)
Vikings (11-3)
Eagles (10-4)
Cardinals (9-5)
Packers (9-5)
Cowboys (9-5)
In the Hunt: Giants (8-6)
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The Chargers were down 10-0 after the 4th quarter but were able to come back and lead 17-10 before the end of the 2nd quarter. The Chargers got an interception with less than 30 seconds in the first half and threw a pick and missed the chance to add at least 3 points. The Titans soon showed that kicking to Chris Johnson is a mistake and are able to return a kick for a TD in the second half. The Chargers are down 17-24 and then, with 3:50 left in the 4th, the Chargers are able to score a touchdown, and decide to go for it because you know what The Eddy says “Tying is for losers.” The Chargers fail to get the two point conversion and are now losing. The Chargers are able to get a three and out, but then fail to convert on a needed fourth down later in that drive. With less than 2:40 left in the game, Chris Johnson is able to get a first down on the first play, milking the clock to the 2 minute warning. The Chargers were then able to lock down the Titans’ offense and were able to get the ball back. They scored with under 40 seconds left in the game, and then decided to go for two again because you know what The Eddy says “Leading by a field goal is for losers.” They fail to convert again. Now the Chargers have to stop the Titans. The Titans had one time out left with 17 seconds left in the game, Vince Young hikes the ball, scrambles since he can’t see anybody open and get sacked by Shaun Phillips and fumbles the ball, his player falls on it first but Jacque Cesaire is ready to fight for it. The bar was well on the Titans’ side, but due to The Eddy’s awesome button smashing ability, he is able to recover it and wins the game! The Chargers are now off to their first 1-0 start! The Chargers are now ready to face their division rivals, the Oakland Raiders this week and take a large lead in the playoff race.
Post Game Report:
xXTHeEddYXx: My players were able to fight hard in this for the win, there were a couple of drop balls here and there and too many turnovers as well. We need to take care of the ball, but luckily our defense was able to cause turnovers as well when it counted. I don’t think this is the end of our meeting with the Titans as we expect to see them again in the postseason on our turf this time.
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