Thoughts from Week 11...
- Pittsburgh beat San Diego 11-10 in a very tough, cold, and ugly battle. It was the first time in NFL history that a game ended with this score.
- Tons of media pundits kept hammering the fact that Tony Romo returning wasn't going to make Dallas that much better. Let's ask Washington now what they think.
- The Tennessee "Run-down-your-throat" Titans have passed for 519 yards and 5 TD's in their last two games. Who knew they had it in them?
- Just in case no one has noticed...Carolina is 8-2. These sly Panthers have silently compiled the 2nd-best record in the NFC.
- Eagles QB Donovan McNabb said that he didn't know that NFL games ended in a tie after one OT period. That's kind of like an Olympic athlete saying that he didn't realize there's a medal for third place.
- Brett Favre and the Jets are 7-3. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are 5-5. I wonder if the Packers brass is having a "Wanna get away?" moment.
- If Indianapolis makes the playoffs, look out.
- I think it was a great move by Cleveland to begin the Brady Quinn-era when they did. This gives him plenty of time to grow and get polished since this year is a wash considering Pittsburgh seemingly has the AFC North wrapped up.
- I'm so glad to see Mike Singletary get that first win under his belt. The rest of the season is a very tough stretch of games for the Niners.
- The only team that I believe has their division wrapped up is Arizona.
- There are six weeks left in the season. It's time to get serious.
- Cincinnati Bengals (1-8-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3): NFLN, 8:15pm EST, Thursday Night - Check out The Office.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3) at Detroit Lions (0-10): FOX, 1pm EST - Isn't it interesting that no one has hired Matt Millen?
- Chicago Bears (5-5) at St. Louis Rams (2-8): FOX, 1pm EST - This dreadful Rams defense appears to be the perfect remedy for Chicago who is battered and bruised after last week's annihilation by Green Bay.
- Minnesota Vikings (5-5) at Jacksonville Jaguars (4-6): FOX, 1pm EST - Jags RB Maurice Jones-Drew has scored six TD's in the last three games. He faces the league's #2 rushing defense, but the Vikes are 1-4 on the road.
- Philadelphia Eagles (5-4-1) at Baltimore Ravens (6-4): FOX, 1pm EST - Well, it's official: Philly's offense scares no one. Their rushing attack is weak which means that McNabb must air it out constantly...pretty easy to figure out. The McNabb era just might be over after this season.
- San Francisco 49ers (3-7) at Dallas Cowboys (6-4): FOX, 1pm EST - As the Texas Stadium era winds down, each home game will be a live hornet's nest.
- NY Jets (7-3) at Tennessee Titans (10-0): CBS, 1pm EST - I love this match-up. Two grizzled veterans having really good years leading their divisions. Favre will have to have a perfect game on the road facing a defense that is #1 in turnover ratio and loves to pressure the QB into quick decisions. It won't surprise me to see Brett Favre and Co. beat the Titans, but Tennessee should stay strong at home.
- Buffalo Bills (5-5) at Kansas City Chiefs (1-9): CBS, 1pm EST - Buffalo is in a tail spin having lost 4 in a row, and KC has already crashed losing their last 6 games. Something has to give this Sunday, and I'm guessing it will be Larry Johnson and Co. at home.
- New England Patriots (6-4) at Miami Dolphins (6-4): CBS, 1pm EST - These two teams are very evenly matched statistically and are tied for second in the AFC East. Miami is hot right now, and a win could mean a share of first if the Titans beat NY.
- Houston Texans (3-7) at Cleveland Browns (4-6): CBS, 1pm EST - While the Brady Quinn era is getting revved up, the Browns defense is hurting and soft. Houston hasn't won on the road this season, but their offense is #5 in the league and is primed for the upset.
- Oakland Raiders (2-8) at Denver Broncos (6-4): CBS, 4:05pm EST - There is not one positive thing to say about the Raiders who have scored two offensive TD's in the last six games. Both defenses are horrendous, but Denver's offense is solid despite their RB woes.
- Washington Redskins (6-4) at Seattle Seahawks (6-4): FOX, 4:15pm EST - Last season's early exit from the playoffs at the hands of the 'Hawks plus last week's heart crushing loss to Dallas at home is motivation enough.
- NY Giants (9-1) at Arizona Cardinals (7-3): FOX, 4:15pm EST - The last time the Giants stepped onto Univ. of Phoenix Stadium, they beat the undefeated Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. This will be a great battle, but NY simply is like a Sherman tank right now.
- Carolina Panthers (8-2) at Atlanta Falcons (6-4): FOX, 4:15pm EST - Both offenses are fueled by their running game and have very effective, and sometimes lethal, passing attacks. Carolina's defense is more stringent, but Atlanta is 4-1 at home.
- Indianapolis Colts (6-4) at San Diego Chargers (4-6): NBC, 8:15pm EST - This contest in southern California will be quite entertaining to watch. Indy is hot and remembers their playoff exit in January at the hands of these Chargers.
- Green Bay Packers (5-5) at New Orleans Saints (5-5): ESPN, 8:30pm EST, MNF - Both teams are fighting for their playoff lives. Green Bay's intimidating secondary vs. Drew Brees will be a key battle to watch. The Packers lead the league with 7 defensive TD's.
STANDINGS
Chris Mortensen: 13-3, 109-51
Mark Schlereth: 13-3, 103-57
Ron Jaworski: 10-5, 95-54
Mike Golic: 12-4, 95-64
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