NFL Rewind Week 15

Instant Recap:
Upset Sunday was the storyline of the week, and there were alot of headlines to go around. The Indianapolis Colts who came into Week 15 0-13 beat the Titans for their first win of the season. Meanwhile in Kansas City, the Packers put their 13-0 record on the line, and lost to the Chiefs ending their undefeated chances. In an NFC East clashing the Redskins upset the Giants, who were essentially in a must win game. Drew Brees dismantled the Vikings for 5 TD Passes, and in Tebow land the Patriots showed who the real class of the AFC was in a 41-23 victory. As for the prime time games, well that was a whole new story. The Ravens came in confident and left begging for mercy after the Charges beat them 34-14. On Monday night we had to wait just a little longer for football. Twice the stadium lost power, which maybe was sign of the Steelers offense. Big Ben turned the ball over 4 times, 3 resulting in a combined 13 points for the 49ers. The win kept the Packers from clinching the No.1 seed, and also did the same for the Steelers. This may have been the most suprising week yet, and that makes it even more fun for NFL Fans.

"Say What" Stats:

4,780: Passing Yards by Saints QB Drew Brees. Only 304 yards short of Dan Marinos record (5.084)

1,006: Receiving Yards by Bengals rookie WR A.J Green. 16th rookie to ever do so.

19: Straight wins by the Green Bay Packers before their 19-14 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

214: Receiving Yards by Lions WR Calvin Johnson Sunday vs. Oakland. A career best

MVP Watch:

Drew Brees NO (@ MIN): 32/40 412 Pass Yards 5 TD's 0 INT's 149.2 QB Rating
2011 Total: 417/583 4,780 Pass Yards 37 TD's 11 INT's 109.1 QB Rating, 1 Rush TD

Aaron Rodgers GB (@ KC): 17.35 235 Pass Yards 1 TD 0 INT's  80.1 QB Rating, 1 Rush TD
2011 Total: 322/473 4,360 Pass Yards 40 TD's 6 INT's 120.1 QB Rating, 3 Rush TD's

Tom Brady NE (@ DEN: 23/34 320 Pass Yards 2 TD's 0 INT's 117.3 QB Rating, 1 Rush TD
2011 Total: 345/530 4,593 Pass Yards 35 TD's 11 INT's 106.7 QB Rating, 1 Rush TD

LeSean McCoy PHI (vs. NYJ): 18 Carries 102 Yards (5.7 YPC) 3 TD's, 2 Catches -5 Yards, 1 FUM
2011 Total: 260 Carries 1,274 Yards (4.9 YPC) 17 Rush TD's, 46 Catches 305 Yards 3 TD's, 1 FUM

Defensive Player of the Week:

John Abraham DE, ATL: 5 Tackles (4 Solo) 3.5 Sacks, 2 FF

On Thursday Night, Abraham stepped up big collecting 3.5 Sacks, and forcing 2
fumbles as a result.

-From now on watch only the prime time games, you are likely to find the Defensive Player of the Week in there. Last week it was Jason Pierre-Paul, and this week it is John Abraham. On Thursday Night Football on NFL Network, Falcons DE John Abraham proved to be a disrupting force for the Jaguars. Abraham made it a rough night for rookie QB Blaine Gabbert sacking him 3.5 times, and forcing 2 fumbles. The Falcons went on to win 41-14 and Abraham played an important role in the blowout victory. Nice job John Abraham, and great job Atlanta Falcons.

Browns 80 yard TD run against the Titans, played a key part in
the Colts first win of the season

Plays of the Week

Greg Little 76 Yard TD Catch

Plaxico Burress 9 Yard TD Catch

Donald Brown 80 Yard TD Run

Top Play of the Week: Donald Brown 80 Yard TD Run
-Donald Brown wins the "Play of the Week" Honors with his amazing 80 yard TD run. Brown broke tackles in the backfield, then reversed direction to find open space and dash 80 yards down the field for the score. It was the longest TD play of the year for the Colts, and it also gave the Colts their first Win on the year. Brown is turning heads in the NFL and will be someone to keep an eye on in 2012.

Coaches Hot Seat:

Steve Spagnulo, STL: Seared
-Steve Spagnulo the former Giants DC may be on the way out after only 2 seasons in St. Louis. Spagnulo has taken a team that fell just short of an NFC West Crown last year at 7-9 and turned it into a 2-12 Squad, struggling to avoid being the worst team in the NFL. Granted there have been injuries along the way but the Rams 27th ranked offense and 32nd ranked run defense just aren't getting the job done. Spagnulo may be given one more year to save the Rams, but he just as easily could be out after this season.

Raheem Morris, TB: Simmering
-Another case of a young coach who did well in 2010, but in 2011 is facing a much different issue. The 2011 Buccaneers are 4-10, and keep in mind they had 10 wins just last year. The Bucs rank 26th against stopping the pass and 29th against stopping the run. The Bucs have also dealt with some injuries on defense, but there was poor play even before the injuries. While their is no doubt in my mind Morris will keep his job in 2012, his seat is starting to get hot.


"Suck for Luck" Sweepstakes

-The Colts Won, The Colts Won. Thank Tebow all mighty, the Indianapolis Colts won a football game without Peyton Manning. Despite the sarcasm a win was big for the Colts, and it provides a small glimmer of hope for Colts fans. However, it doesn't change the status of who will have the 1st Overall pick. There is no question about it, the Indianapolis Colts are the worst team in the NFL, and will be drafting Andrew Luck 1st Overall. He is a rare QB Prospect who can come in right away and help lift the spirits of the franchise that selects him. His ability to run when he needs to, make the accurate pass,his knowledge of the game, and ability to make bad WR's look good is rare in rookie QB's. The only problem, the Colts will have a healthy Peyton Manning in 2012, so which of the 2 QB's do they trade for a Kings Ransom.

Andrew Luck didn't win the Heisman but there should be no doubt
he is the No.1 Draft Pick in 2012

Once the Colts draft Andrew Luck however, that is where the real problem starts. All reports indicate that come Training Camp, Peyton Manning will be healthy and ready to go. Now with any other rookie QB that is fine, just let the young QB learn from the bench. Luck is different though, he has the ability to start right away, and he will want to start right away. It is highly unlikely that the Colts will keep both so it will come down to which QB will they get more for. My guess is Andrew Luck will be traded, most likely to the Browns for multiple 1st round picks. It is going to be a interesting storyline when the draft comes around, and one EVERYONE will be keeping an eye on.



With so many questions about whether or not Moore can be an NFL
QB, he will have alot to prove against Arizona State



Draft Prospects to Watch

Kellen Moore QB, BSU:

Height: 6'1 Weight: 191 Class: Senior

Bowl Game: MAACO Bowl
       - Date: Thursday December 22nd
 What to Watch for:
-Accuracy
-Deep Ball
-Pocket Presence

Vontaze Burfict LB, ASU:
Height: 6'3 Weight: 250 Class: Junior
Bowl Game: MAACO Bowl 
      - Date: Thursday December 22nd
What to Watch for:
-Coverage Skills
-Motor
-Block Shedding

Vinny Curry DE/OLB, Marshall:
Height: 6'5 Weight: 242 Class: Senior
Bowl Game: Beef O' Bradys Bowl
       - Date: Tuesday December 20th
What to Watch for:
-Coverage Skills
-Block Shedding
-Run Stopping