Monday Night Football - Cowboys and Redskins

Cowboys and Redskins.  Great divisional match-up in the NFC.  In Madden 2007-2009, I would start a franchise using the Redskins.  Their playbook was very similar to the Packers.  Perhaps that’s why Sexy Rexy knows how to operate it.  I really liked playing that team.  I really liked Jason Campbell and often I would select him when moving forward in the franchise as my eventual starting quarterback.  Until I drafted someone with 92 speed that is.  

Any ways, Rex I still see in a Bears uniform, and I remember him well.  The Rex I remember would not perform they way the Redskins quarterback is now.  Not consistently, and not long term.  However, seeing how the Vikings have been playing (all four quarters people), I think the Redskins are definitely better off with Grossman (They wouldn't be better off with #Tebow , know what I'm saying @kyleortonary and @FoxyJohnFox? )  I'm getting ahead of myself with the Packers v. Broncos next week, forgive me!

I can’t see how long this Redskins streak lasts, and as much as I would like to root for the lesser of two evils, I’m afraid I’m going to have to side with the Cowboys winning at home.  The Cowboys have never won at home in their new stadium, and what a better shot at redemption for Romo if he can knock off the undefeated Redskins… with a punctured lung and fractured rib no less.  

Romo’s fractured rib, Ausin out, Rex Grossman,… it sounds like a pitcher’s duel tonight gentlemen.  It should be a quick one, but it will definitely be one to watch.  I will be rooting, although, hell, I will admit it.  Two of my fantasy teams need the Cowboys defense to hold up to win this week.  This game will probably be more exciting to me than most!  

Good luck,

Kevin 

Lions v. Vikings Half Time Update #sports

Vikings 20, Lions 0

The first first-down of the game for the Detroit Lions came in the second quarter.  Prior to that first down it was a couple of three-and-outs.  It has been, surprisingly, sort of surprisingly, all Vikings so far.  Peterson has been averaging over nine yards per carry.  The only thing off on this Vikings offense is McNabb’s throws.  He’s not making any horrible throws, but he has a couple over throws and he can’t seem to hit his men in stride. 

The 2-0 Lions are not showing the offense that they showed during the 48-3 mockery of the Chiefs.  I guess this is further evidence that the Chiefs “are who we thought they were” and that the Lions are coming back to reality. 

The Lions are showing some signs of life, picking up the tempo, picking up first downs as they drain the clock closer and closer to half time.  We haven’t seen much of the Lions offense this game.  We have seen two personal fouls already on one of their defensive linemen, Hill.

Well, yikes, looks like the Lions are punting again.

Peterson has had two 20+ rushes thus far and Percy Harvin just had an end-around for another huge gain. As we wind down the half; it looks like Minnesota might score again, and this is looking to be the start of the NFC North just pounding on each other.   I really think the Packers might be in the toughest division in the NFC; perhaps even the NFL.   

Heard from other games in the league.  I benched Eli Manning and it sounds like he’s lighting up the field.  Vick’s helmet has been taken away after a helmet-to-helmet hit.  Boy is that guy injury prone or what!  Lastly, Brady is being Brady as they are already up on the Bill by over 2 scores and after hearing that, it seems the Lions are not the only undefeated team being shown for their true colors.

It would be nice to see McNabb run this offense, but it looks like it is ALL Adrian Peterson.  With 6 minutes left in the half, Peterson galloped his way in for his first of a most likely another multiple touchdown week for him.  Unless the Lions can do something to stop it; but I wouldn't hold my breath.  

Kevin