Watching your team win in a blowout on national TV never gets old, but Minnesota's not really the rival they once were. I was kinda bummed when I heard that Teddy was sitting out for this one. Not really an accomplishment to beat a Ponder-led Vikings team (without AD, no less).
Still, I'm happy. If you don't win big in a match-up that bad, then something's wrong.
Hopefully our injured players (Jones 
) get needed rest over the long break. #PackIRs.
They are continuing to build on their recent successes as are the Dallas Cowboys.
I'd love to see the Bengals win the superbowl. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, if only Andy Dalton could throw an accurate pass beyond ten yards...
Oh yeah! 49ers FTW.
You know why it's "Chefs", not "Chiefs"? Because there's no "i" in "defeat"!
It was good to see Carolina rebound and win against the Bears
New England beat Bengals 43-17
There appears to be a storm brewing over the illegal chop block by Denver's tight end Julius Thomas, to Cardinal's defensive end Calais Campbell. Arizona coach Bruce Arians called it, "the dirtiest play I've seen in 37 years."....
http://www.nfl.com/n...y-ive-ever-seen
This was the Cardinal's first loss of the season. Campbell is expected to miss between 2 and 4 weeks with a sprained MCL. Next Sunday Arizona will be playing the Washington Redskins. I am expecting them to win that one.
On the bright side, Peyton Manning made his 500th NFL career touch down pass during this game. Too bad the controversy may overshadow this.
Anyone who's been on the wrong end of a chop-block can attest to how irksome it is. I sympathize with Coach Arians and the Cardinals, but ultimately, that play is a legal one and so teams cannot be blamed for employing it. I do not think you can claim to know the intent there, either. Sure, it's possible that Thomas was trying to injure Campbell, but then it's also possible that it was just the result of bad technique by Thomas (he is not a very sound blocker in general).
The other thing about chop-blocks is that you have to execute them quickly and decisively for them to work, otherwise the target can dodge it, or easily just push you aside and onto the ground.
Thomas will rightly be fined for going too low, but I do not think it warrants any more punishment than that, and also doubt that anything significant will come of this.
Noticed there aren't as many weirdly lopsided point spreads this week as last week, so far. Excepting San Diego over NY Jets, 31 to 0. I expected San Diego to win, but 0 for the Jets? I didn't see the game, but I wonder how it happened.
I turn this game off in the third quarter and the answer is the Jets were plain woeful in all three phases of the game It wasn`t all Geno Smiths fault Vick did no better .
Game over: Seahawks 27 beat Redskins 17
But it bothers me when Seattle racks up so many penalties over the course of a game. In this case, we still won. But Penalties = wasted effort. When we played San Diego in week 2 those penalties added up in a very bad way. I 
Seahawks. Be careful, O Legion of Doom....
I went 9-6 for the week. I will post my picks for next week later
11-3 on my picks; yay! But honestly, it took some miracles to get a few of those right (i.e. New Orleans and Cleveland). I was pretty shocked by the NE win over Cincy, but apparently Cincinatti has one of the weaker run defenses in the league. Belichick and company crafted a terrific gameplan. NE's never lost back-to-back games with Belichick and Brady; the streak continues.
I'll post some picks later this week, when I've got a bit more time.
Being a Jets fan is so fun.................................. 
Being a Jets fan is so fun..................................
If it's any consolation, the Jets do have a plan, according to Grantland's Bill Barnwell.
Anyways, picks for next week:
Indianapolis over Houston: The Texans feast on mediocre opposition, but the presence of Andrew Luck elevates the Colts above mediocre status.
NE over Buffalo: With Buffalo's pass rush, this game will provide a good litmus test as to whether or not NE has overcome its protection issues. I think the Patriots win a surprisingly close game.
Cincinatti over Carolina: Cincinatti's secondary is too strong and too deep for the Panthers' thin receiving corps.
Pittsburgh over Cleveland: I love the moxie the Browns showed in their comeback against the Titans, but their pass defense looks surprisingly weak, giving up a lot of yards to the dynamic quarterback duo of Jake Locker and Charlie Whitehurst. Look for Antonio Brown to have a big game.
Jacksonville over Tennessee: This is Jacksonville's big chance to get a W this season; I don't think the Titans are the kind of team to bounce back from that loss in time for this game.
Green Bay over Miami: Who do you want: Rodgers, or Tannehill? That's pretty much all I'm basing this pick on.
Minnesota over Detroit: Outside of his opening game against the Giants, Matthew Stafford has looked pretty average this season, and he'll only look moreso in this game if Calvin Johnson doesn't play. I think Teddy gets it done in this game.
Denver over NYJ: No thought whatsoever was needed for this pick.
Baltimore over Tampa Bay: Glennon is competent, but I just think Baltimore's a better team.
San Diego over Oakland: What does Oakland do well at this point?
Atlanta over Chicago: At home, Matt Ryan should be able to have a big day against the Bears' pass defense.
Arizona over Washington: Arizona just lost its best player, but there's a chance Carson Palmer could be back next week. I'm rolling with Bruce Arians on this one.
Seattle over Dallas: This game could be surprisingly close, because I think Dallas can run the ball against anybody, but there's just no way I'm picking against Seattle at home.
NYG over Philadelphia: Philadelphia can't defend the pass at all, and I'm starting to think the Giants might be the best team in this division.
SF over St. Louis: Despite the Harbaugh melodrama, I think the 49ers have righted the ship for this season at least.
However, next week I resolve to be a little more hard nosed if certain teams haven't improved.
Last week: 11-4.
Indianapolis over Houston (gotta go with Andrew Luck over Ryan Fitzpatrick-led Texans offense).
New England over Buffalo (Gronk is back and not a moment too soon, Tom will need him in this game).
Cincy over Carolina (clear talent lean for CIN on both sides of the ball).
Pittsburgh over Cleveland (went back and forth on this one, but passing game will tell the tale -- advantage: Stillers).
Jacksonville over Tennessee (TEN is vulnerable and Jags should be hungry for their first win).
Green Bay over Miami (underrated on D, but I can't see the 'fins putting up many points).
Detroit over Minnesota (DET D will be a tough test for the rookie QB).
Denver over NYJ (I'll be shocked if DEN starters aren't pulled at halftime).
Baltimore over Tampa Bay (Bucs are mediorce at best right now, well-rounded Ravens roll).
San Diego over Oakland (Tony Sparano might not even be an upgrade at HC).
Chicago over Atlanta (similar teams, but CHI is slightly better and I can't see them losing three-straight... though I'd like to).
Seahawks over Dallas (can't trust Romo).
Washington over Arizona (some doubt over AZ's QB situation with Stanton injury, and the team's better side took a blow as well).
Giants over Iggles (NYG offense has gotten going, not so with PHI).
49ers over Rams (Rams D really underachieving; you'd have thought the offense would have been their weakness).
9-6 last week
Thursday
Colts over Houston
Sunday
Titans over Jacksonville
Baltimore over Tampa Bay
Denver over Jets
Lion over Vikings
Bills over Pats
Panthers over Bengals . It should be a good cat fight
Steelers over Browns
Green Bay over Dolphins
Chargers over Raiders
Bears over Falcons
Dallas over Seattle
Arizona over Washington
Philly over Giants
Monday Night
49ers over Rams
I completely forgot about the game last night. At least the Cols won. I'm off to a good start, 1-0
I did well last week 12 / 3 
I have missed the first game again
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HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS
Carolina Panthers earned their first tie in team history today.
Surprised the Browns beat the Steelers so easily
Also this Sunday, 10/12:
Cleveland Brown beat Pittsburgh Steelers, 31 to 10
New England Patriots beat Buffalo bills, 37 to 22
CAROLINA PANTHERS TIE CINCINATTI BENGALS_____ 37 to 37 highest tying score in NFL history
http://www.nfl.com/n...g-tie-game-ever
Arizona Cardinals beat Washington Redskins, 30 to 20
Indianapolis Colts beat Houston Texans, 33 to 28
Tennessee Titan beat Jacksonville Jaguars, 16 to 14 ____ The Jags are having a hideous season. I doubt I'll pick them again.
Green Bay Packers beat Miami Dolphins, 27 to 24 Another happy dance for the Packers
Detroit Lions beat Minnesota Vikings, 17 to 3 ___ I think I'm done picking the Vikings too.
Denver Bronco beat New York Jets, 31 to 17
Baltimore Ravens beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 48 to 17
San Diego Chargers beat Oakland Raiders, 31 to 28___ I was surprised Oakland did as well as they did.
Chicago Bears beat Atlanta Falcons, 27 to 13
Dallas Cowboys beat Seattle Seahawks, 30 to 23
More later...
(Darn Cowboys)
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