Instant Recap
-We are 9 weeks through this NFL Season and this week was just as good as any other. Tim Tebow went from bust last week to stud against the hated rival Oakland Raiders on the road, and every Broncos fan was "Tebowing" after. In San Diego Phillip Rivers threw 6 TD Passes, unfortunately 2 of them were in Green bays favor as the Packers continued their undefeated season. The win less Miami Dolphins shocked the Chiefs to earn their first W on the season. Meanwhile in a Super Bowl XLII, both ended in the same result a game winning drive by Eli Manning. In Arizona Patrick Peterson won the game in OT on a 99 yard Punt Return. In the AFC East the Jets beat the Bills in what is now a 3 way tie for 1st, while in Washington the 49ers improved their record to 7-1. The two prime time games were excellent winning the game with 8 seconds left, and the Bears beat the "Dream Team" Eagles in the 4th quarter for their 3rd straight win.
-We are 9 weeks through this NFL Season and this week was just as good as any other. Tim Tebow went from bust last week to stud against the hated rival Oakland Raiders on the road, and every Broncos fan was "Tebowing" after. In San Diego Phillip Rivers threw 6 TD Passes, unfortunately 2 of them were in Green bays favor as the Packers continued their undefeated season. The win less Miami Dolphins shocked the Chiefs to earn their first W on the season. Meanwhile in a Super Bowl XLII, both ended in the same result a game winning drive by Eli Manning. In Arizona Patrick Peterson won the game in OT on a 99 yard Punt Return. In the AFC East the Jets beat the Bills in what is now a 3 way tie for 1st, while in Washington the 49ers improved their record to 7-1. The two prime time games were excellent winning the game with 8 seconds left, and the Bears beat the "Dream Team" Eagles in the 4th quarter for their 3rd straight win.
“Say What” Stats
5: Tim Tebow and Willis McGahee became the 5th QB-RB duo of all time to rush for 100 yards each
12: TD Passes by Bengals rookie Andy Dalton. The most by a rookie through 8 games since NFL merger
3,004: Passing Yards by Saints QB Drew Brees, the most by a player through 9 games.
3: The Packers became the 3rd defending Super Bowl Champs to start the season 8-0
136: Receiving yards this season by Patriots WR Chad Ocho Cinco, Wes Welker had 136 on Sunday
MVP Watch
Aaron Rodgers: (@ SD) 21/26 247 Pass Yards 4 TD’s, 8 Rushes 52 yards 145.8 QB Rating
2011 Total: 192/265 2,619 Pass Yards 24 TD’s 3 INT’s, 37 Rushes 127 yards 2 Rush TD’s 129.1 QB Rating
Drew Brees: (vs. TB) 27/36 258 Pass Yards 2 TD’s 1 INT 101.4 QB Rating
2011 Total: 269/379 3,004 Pass Yards 21 TD’s 11 INT’s 100.6 QB Rating
Tom Brady: (vs. NYG) 28/49 342 Pass Yards 2 TD’s 2 INT’s 75.4 QB Rating
2011 Total: 212/321 2,703 Pas Yards 20 TD’s 10 INT’s 100.0 QB Rating
Lesean McCoy: (vs. CHI) 16 Rushes 71 Yards 1 TD, 5 Catches 46 Yards
2011 Total: 151 Rushes 825 Yards 9 TD's, 28 Catches 148 Yards 2 TD's
2011 Total: 151 Rushes 825 Yards 9 TD's, 28 Catches 148 Yards 2 TD's
Wes Welker: (vs. NYG) 9 Catches 136 Yards
66 Catches 960 Yards 6 TD’s
Defensive Player of the Week
Charlie Peprah S, GB: 5 Tackles (3 Solo) 2 INT’s 1 TD
MVP (Check), Defending Super Bowl Champs (Check), 8-0 (Check), Defensive Player of the Week (Check). The Green Bay Packers have their first Defensive Player of the week, and it is Charlie Peprah. Peprah stepped up big in Week 9 against San Diego, picking off a Phillip Rivers pass and returning it 40 yards for a TD in the 1st quarter. Then sealing a Packers win with an INT with seconds remaining. It was another strong week for the Packers, and an impressive performance by Charlie Peprah.
Top Plays of the Week
Patrick Peterson 99 Yard GW Punt Return TD
Winner: Patrick Petersons 99 yard Punt Return for a TD was the Game Winner, and is the Top Play of the Week Winner. His 3rd punt return for a TD of the year was crucial as he earned his team the W, and proved himself worthy of Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Winner: Patrick Petersons 99 yard Punt Return for a TD was the Game Winner, and is the Top Play of the Week Winner. His 3rd punt return for a TD of the year was crucial as he earned his team the W, and proved himself worthy of Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Injury Updates
Miles Austin WR, DAL: Aggravated Hamstring, OUT 2-4 Weeks
-Miles Austin has another hamstring injury , this time in his other lef. Austin is expected to miss 2-4 weeks and even after those 4 games it is likely the hamstring injury could still be lingering. Dez Bryant will become the teams No.1 WR and Laurent Robinson should recieve more targets as the No.2
Gerald McCoy DT, TB: Torn Biceps, OUT for Season
-For the second year in a row Bucs DT Gerald McCoy is headed for the Injured Reserve (IR). McCoy suffered a torn bicep and will be placed on IR Tuesday. With McCoy out for the year Brian Price will start in his place. Price has registered 9 tackles and 1 sack so far this year.
Tracy Porter DB, NO: Neck injury, TBD
-It was a scary collision for the Saints and Tracy Porter in the 1st quarter of Sundays game against the Bucs. Porter collided with WR Mike Williams and fell to the ground as he stayed down for several minutes. He was carted off the field and taken to a local hospital overnight for testing. On Monday, Porter was at the Saints facilities undergoing treatment, and he has yet to be ruled out for Week 10/
Coaches Hot Seat
Tony Sporano, Miami Dolphins: Ashes
-Tony Sporano cooled down a bit on the hot seat, but in the process made alot of Miami fans unhappy. By blowing out the Kansas City Chiefs, the Dolphins earned their first Win of the season. However, it hurts the chances of landing Andrew Luck, and that leaves the Dolphins faithful with a frown on their face. There is no doubt Sporano will be fired, but at least he is building his resume to get an assistant job elsewhere.
-Tony Sporano cooled down a bit on the hot seat, but in the process made alot of Miami fans unhappy. By blowing out the Kansas City Chiefs, the Dolphins earned their first Win of the season. However, it hurts the chances of landing Andrew Luck, and that leaves the Dolphins faithful with a frown on their face. There is no doubt Sporano will be fired, but at least he is building his resume to get an assistant job elsewhere.
Mike Shanahan, Washington Redskins: Deep Fried
-Mike Shanahan has slowly but surely punched his ticket out the door from the Capital city. After he started 3-1 his team has now dropped to 3-5 and is looking lost whenever they are on the field. Shanahan has also upset Redskins fans, exiled players and is now ruining fantasy football with his week to week RB starts. All in all this will be Shanahans last year in D.C
-Mike Shanahan has slowly but surely punched his ticket out the door from the Capital city. After he started 3-1 his team has now dropped to 3-5 and is looking lost whenever they are on the field. Shanahan has also upset Redskins fans, exiled players and is now ruining fantasy football with his week to week RB starts. All in all this will be Shanahans last year in D.C
Andrew Luck Sweepstakes
We half way through this 2011 NFL Season and there is finally a clear leader in the "Andrew Luck Sweepstakes". The Indianapolis Colts, have reached the lowest of lows, and have the best chance of finishing with the worst record in the NFL, and that could easily be a 0-16 season the way they are playing. badly,. They are the only remaining win less team and now will be without TE Dallas Clark for several weeks. Nothing can go right for this Colts team, well nothing except get Andrew Luck.
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.
We half way through this 2011 NFL Season and there is finally a clear leader in the "Andrew Luck Sweepstakes". The Indianapolis Colts, have reached the lowest of lows, and have the best chance of finishing with the worst record in the NFL, and that could easily be a 0-16 season the way they are playing. badly,. They are the only remaining win less team and now will be without TE Dallas Clark for several weeks. Nothing can go right for this Colts team, well nothing except get Andrew Luck.
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| Andrew Luck as a Colt, now that would be fun to watch |
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