There's nothing like Week 1 of the NFL season, but yesterday was insane. We've seen everything from Tony Romo and Cowboys offense blowing another game to Michael Vick returning to glory, but nobody had a bad day like Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions.
Not only did the Lions lose Matthew Stafford in the second quarter with a shoulder injury, thanks to a Julius Peppers hit, Calvin Johnson was robbed from a game-winning touchdown catch. Lions backup QB Shaun Hill threw a 25-yard TD pass to Johnson that should have put the Lions ahead 21-19, but it was overturned after officials ruled that he didn't maintain possession of the ball after the catch.
I'm so disappointed in the officials for such a bad call. It was clear that Johnson made an amazing one-handed catch but the refs made a bad call and the Lions had the toughest lost they had in the last three years, and yes they were many losses.
Tony Romo and the Cowboys offense are a joke!!!!!
I can't blame Tony Romo for everything that happened yesterday in the Cowboys 13-7 to the Redskins. His coaching staff made bad decisions and Cowboys offensive tackle Alex Barron, who started for tackle Marc Colombo, caused his team the game.
The Cowboys had the nerve to run a play on 1st and 20 at their own 36 yard line with four seconds left in the half. After Romo threw a lateral pass to Tashard Choice, DeAngelo Hall strips the ball from choice, with help from Andre Carter and Lorenzo Alexander, and recovered the fumble for a 32-yard TD return to extend the Redskings lead 10-0 at the half.
Then with the Cowboys down 13-7 with three seconds left, Romo scrambled to throw a 13-yard game-winning TD pass to Roy Williams for the win, but then the officials called Barron for holding Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo and caused the Cowboys a victory.
I know Romo finished 31 for 47 with 282 passing yards and no interceptions, but he didn't do very well being a leader on his team. They can't afford to lose to the Chicago Bears at thier home operner next week I promise you that.
The return of the real Michael Vick?????
Eagles QB Kevin Kolb left the game with a concussion in the second quarter, after Packers linebacker Clay Matthews hit him from behind. That left the door open for Michael Vick to play the rest of the game and man he didn't disappoint.
With the Packers up 20-3 in the third quarter, Vick ran a 31-yard run to the Packers 2, then after a penalty, LeSean McCoy ran it in for a 12-yard TD run to cut the lead 20-10.
Then after Aaron Rodgers threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Greg Jennings to extend the lead 27-10, Vick brought the Eagles back with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin to cut the lead to 10.
Then with the Eagles down 27-20 in less then 2:00 left in the game, Vick had a chance to send it in to overtime. But his celebration was put on hold after the Packers defense stopped him on 4th-and-1 at the Packers 42.
Andy Reid better start Vick the rest of the season I don't care if Kevin Kolb is healthy. Reid says Kolb is still the starter but I hope Vick will play well again when he faces the Detroit Lions at Ford Field this Sunday. Vick finished with 16 of 24 for 175 passing yards and a touchdown pass, including 11 carries for 103 rushing yards.
Arian Foster and the Texans make a statement!!!!!!
Arian Foster, an undrafted rookie out of Tennessee, spent most of last season on the practice squad. Foster had the best running day in the Texans history with a team record 231 rushing yards and three rushing TDs on the Colts as they defeated Peyton Manning and company 34-24. The Texans were 30th in rushing last season.
Foster had the second-best rushing weekend in NFL history. Buffalo's O.J. Simpson had the 250 rushing yards against New England in 1973.
Peyton Manning threw 40-for-57 of his passes for 433 passing yards and three passing TDs, but that wasn't even enough to stop the Texans.
That was Texans second victory over the Colts in 17 tries. This win was huge for the Texans and I think things can be looking up for them very soon.
Tom Brady and the Patriots spoil the "T.Ocho Show"!!!!!
Tom Brady threw two of his three touchdown passes to Wes Welker as they humiliated the Bengals 38-24. Welker played very well after suffering a torn ACL the last week of the regular season last year. He finished the game with 8 catches for 64 receiving yards and two TD catches.
I guess that made Randy Moss so jealous after the game, he decided to discuss his future with the team rather then talk about their big victory. You did only catch five catches for only 59 receiving yards but don't piss off your team saying things like "I know people in New England want me out of here" and "You are not sure if you'll be back next season." You are suppose to make play your butt off and get a big contract not wine and complain. I'm not surprised by his actions at all.
Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens combined for 19 catches for 212 receiving yards and a touchdown catch. Ochocinco had 12 catches for 159 receiving yards and a TD catch, while T.O. only had seven catches for only 53 receiving yards. It's too bad things didn't pick up for the Bengals offense until the second half, but I think things will get better.
Other NFL thoughts
- Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall had one of the best finishes of the day with a game-winning 50-yard TD run in OT to defeat the Falcons 15-9. The Steelers defense held the Falcons to only three field goals. As long as Troy Polamalu is healthy, the Steelers will be in the playoffs I promise you.
- The Panthers and Giants combined for nine turnovers and both Matt Moore and Eli Manning each threw for three interceptions. All of Eli's three TD passes went to Hakeem Nicks, who I think will have a good year for all of you fantasy football players.
- Chris Johnson ran 27 times for 142 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the Raiders. I believe the Titans will make the playoffs this year.
- Pete Carroll's Seahawks coaching debut was far better then I expected. Come on 49ers how are you going to be an NFC West favorite and get your but kicked like that?
- Tim Tebow only ran the ball twice for two yards? You could have done better Josh McDaniels. David Garrard had three touchdown passes but too bad nobody cares.
- Karlos Dansby and the Dolphins D held the Bills to only 166 yards of total offense. If they'll be this good all season watch out.
- Larry Fitzgerald might have caught the go-ahead 21-yard touchdown catch to give the Cardinals the victory over the Rams, but a 17-13 victory didn't give Cardinal fans any hope for this season.
- Eric Mangini and the Browns lose to the Bucs???? Come on son!!!!!!
Ravens over Jets
Chargers over Chiefs
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