Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Plenty of points went up on scoreboards this weekend both in decisive victories and in nail-biters. Here’s what you need to know about this weekend’s NFL action.
Welcome to
Mt. Olympus
The Titans looked godly in their rout of the Chiefs on Sunday. Running back Chris Johnson looked like the light-footed messenger Hermes, and teammate LenDale White looked like Atlas, supporting the weight of the team on his strong frame.
True story: A friend in my fantasy league, who shall remain nameless, failed to start either of these backs, who rushed for a combined 317 yards and four touchdowns.
Do not underestimate the strength of Tennessee’s running game. If the Titans can win next Monday against the Colts, they will also have a lock on the AFC South division title.
Battering Rams
Way to kick a team while its down, St. Louis. The Rams demolished the decimated Cowboys 34-14 on Sunday, leaving Dallas to look through that hole in the stadium’s roof to ponder what things are to come.
The problems keep piling up for the Cowboys. The acquisition of receiver Roy Williams was supposed to ease the pain of the injury problems, but Williams didn’t record a catch in his first game with the Cowboys. And fellow wide receiver Terrell Owens continued to struggle with only two catches for 31 yards. St. Louis running back Steven Jackson helped pick apart the Cowboys with 160 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Dallas quarterback Brad Johnson helped with three interceptions on the day. The Cowboys will be better off as soon as quarterback Tony Romo can return to the field.
Offensively
challenged?
Who would have thought two of the least explosive offenses in the NFL would put up a combined 89 points this Sunday? Nevertheless, that’s what happened when Minnesota played Chicago this weekend. Two of the best defenses in the league failed to put its best foot forward, allowing a combined 766 offensive yards in the game.
Chicago’s special teams and five Minnesota turnovers turned out to be the difference in the divisional battle. Chicago is now in a tie for the division lead, but Minnesota quarterback Gus Frerotte proved he could spark the pass offense.
And with star running back Adrian Peterson to anchor the ground game, don’t be surprised if Minnesota challenges for the divisional title.
Will the real
Peyton Manning please stand up?
So far, the Indianapolis quarterback has been anything but consistent. The Colts are now 3-3 and are in bad shape going into a divisional showdown with Tennessee next Monday.
Manning threw for only 229 yards and had two interceptions returned for touchdowns in the game. The injury to running back Joseph Addai has made the offense almost one-dimensional, but Manning will have to find a way to spark the passing offense against a very tough Tennessee defense — a must-win game for the Colts.
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