NFL Rewind Week 7

Instant Recap
-It was anything but an ordinary Week 7 in the NFL. Going from Tim Tebow looking like Jamarcus Russell for the first 55 minutes of the game, and John Elway for the final 5 minutes. Then to the prime time games where we saw the New Orleans Saints humiliate the Indianapolis Colts 62-7, followed by a Monday Night game between the Ravens and Jaguars that resulted in a 9-7 Jaguars win. In the NFC North the Packers stayed undefeated as they head into their bye week, while the Detroit Lions lost for the 2nd straight game at home. Across the pond the Bears beat the Bucs in London, and back in Oakland Carson Palmer and Kyle Boller combined for 6 interceptions, as the Raiders were shut out by the Kansas City Chiefs. The Browns and Seahawks pillow fight finished in a 6-3 Browns win, and the Houston Texans ran over the Titans 41-7. Terrell Owens had a workout on Thursday but not one scout from any of the 32 teams showed up, so let's hope it stays that way.
"Say What" Stats

7: Games it took Packers QB Aaron Rodgers to reach 2,300 Passing yards and 20 TD's, an NFL record
62: Points scored by the New Orleans Saints Sunday Night against the Colts, the Rams have scored 56 all season
11.5: Sacks by Vikings DE Jared Allen, who is on pace to shatter his previous record of 15.5
8: Straight AFC West wins for the Raiders before being shutout at home by the Kansas City Chiefs
1,104: Receptions by Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez in his career, good for 2nd in NFL history.

MVP Watch
Aaron Rodgers: (@ MIN): 24/30 335 Pass yards 3 Pass TD's 146.5 QB Rating
2011 Total: 171/239 2,372 Pass yards 20 Pass TD's 3 INT's, 2 Rush TD's 125.7 QB Rating
Drew Brees: (vs. IND) 31/35 325 Pass yards 5 TD's 144.9 QB Rating
2011 Total: 212/309 2,477 Pass yards 18 Pass TD's 8 INT's 104.6 QB Rating
Matt Forte: (@ TB) 25 Rushes 145 yards (5.8 YPC) 1 TD, 2 Catches 38 yards
2011 Total: 124 Rushes 672 Rush Yards 2 TD's, 38 Catches 419 Rec yards 1 TD
Calvin Johnson: (vs. ATL) 5 Catches 115 Rec yards, 1 TD
2011 Total:  41 Catches 649 Rec yards 10 TD's
Injury Updates

Tim Hightower RB, WAS: Torn ACL, OUT Remainder of Season
-In what was already a confusing RB situation in the Nations Capital, things just got a bit more confusing. After starting the game out strong Tim Hightower had to be carted off the field after suffering a knee injury. MRI's have revealed he has a torn ACL, and he will miss the rest of the season. Ryan Torain and rookie Roy Helu will split carries in his absence.

Santana Moss WR, WAS: Broken hand, OUT 4-5 Weeks
-The Redskins just can't seem to catch a break,  after losing RB Tim Hightower they will also be without star WR Santana Moss. Moss suffered a broken hand early in their game against the Panthers. Moss had surgery early Monday and is expected to miss the next month. In his absence rookie WR Anthony Armstrong is expected to fill the void.

Willis McGahee RB, DEN: Broken bone in hand, OUT 2 Weeks
-In a string of injuries to starting RB's Broncos journeyman Willis McGahee broke a bone in his hand on Sunday. McGahee is expected to have surgery this week, and will likely miss the Broncos next 2 games. Knowshon Moreno will take a majority of the carries in McGahees absence.

Beanie Wells RB, ARI:  Knee Bruise, OUT 2 Weeks
-Just as Beanie Wells was starting to emerge, the knee injuries appear to have made a return. Wells suffered the injury shortly before halftime in Sundays game against the Steelers. MRI results showed it was just a knee bruise, which means he should only miss a few weeks. Alfonso Smith recorded a TD after Wells left, and should be the starter while Wells is hurt.

Defensive Player of the Week

Brandon Flowers CB, KC:  3 Solo Tackles, 2 INT's 1 TD

Brandon Flowers stepped up this week to earn Week 7 Defensive Player of the Week. As part of a Chiefs Defense that forced 6 INT's returned 2 of those for TD's and shutout the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Flowers contributed in a big way. He had 2 of the 6 INT's and returned one of them for a TD, while also adding 3 solo tackles. The Chiefs defense was everywher forcing Kyle Boller to throw 3 INT's in the 1st half followed by 3 Carson Palmer INT's in the 1nd half. A very strong week for the Chiefs D, and it resulted in a key 28-0 divisional road win.

Coaches Hot Seat Meter

Tony Sporano, Miami Dolphins: Ashes

-Even Tony Soprano's family knows he is out of a job, especially after his team blew a 15 point lead with 3 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter. It is a disturbing line in a string of tactics by Sporano to win the "Suck for Luck" Sweepstakes, and he has hurt his chances of future jobs in the process. The Dolphins have little to be excited about this year except for the purpose of drafting Luck. Yet, despite their terrible play this entire season, they may be out done by the Indianapolis Colts.

Tony, even Lebron found your 4th quarter
performance bad

Steve Spagnulo, St. Louis Rams:
-Steve SpagnuloPPG) is an embarrassment to the NFL, and with Bradford still out thins aren't going to get better. It may be a little early for Spagnulo to start packing his bags, but he might want to start winning, otherwise a moving van may be in front of his house before long.

Andrew Luck Sweepstakes

 After 6 weeks of Miami being the favorite for the "Andrew Luck Sweepstakes" we finally have a new leader. Congratulations to the Indianapolis Colts, you have reached the lowest of lows, and have become the worst team in the NFL. After the Dolphins proved their mediocrity blowing a 15 point lead you blew their performance out of the water by losing on Sunday Night Football 62-7, and it takes tremendous effort to lose that badly. Now, your Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy suggests if you land the No.1 pick you should draft Andrew Luck, and trade Peyton Manning.

Andrew Luck as a Colt, now that would be fun to watch

 So what would the Colts do if they landed the 1st overall pick, well take Andrew Luck of course. Peyton Manning is coming off a neck injury and soon will be reaching his "Old Man" years, and the Colts will need to find a new franchise QB. Andrew Luck gives them an immediate impact QB who can come in and make their franchise relevant again. The Colts have key impending free agents (Reggie Wayne, Pierre Garcon,and Jeff Saturday). Assuming all 3 can be re-signed that would give Luck a veteran Center, and two legitimate WR's to throw to. Luck would arrive in a place filled with tradition, leadership and great coaching. But what about that guy Peyton Manning, you know the 1st Ballot Hall of Famer. That is when the Colts look at their options and trade Manning for everything and the kitchen sink. It is a crazy scenario to think about and one the Colts front office, and Colts fans may not want to imagine. But no one can play forever, and it is time the Colts prepare for the next 15 years.