My NFL Headlines
Colts remain perfect
It wasn’t pretty, but Peyton Manning and company will take it. Against a stingy Raven’s defense Manning had to rely on some help from his friends; his defense. The Colts defense came up with some big stops late in the game to preserve the 17-15 win over Baltimore. This could become the fashionable trend for Indianapolis as they move deeper into the schedule. Teams will be gunning to take down the undefeated Colts, so don’t expect to see too many second half of the season blowouts.
Cards survive two scares
The Cardinals were very fortunate on Sunday to survive a couple of scares. First, the outcome of their week 11 matchup with the Rams was not decided until very late. Only a fourth down scramble and fumble by quarterback Marc Bulger saved the game for the Cardinals. Their second scare was the injury to quarterback Kurt Warner. The Cards starter was knocked out of the game at the end of the first half with what is now being called a mild concussion. The good news Warner is expected to start Sunday against the Titans.
Chargers seize the West
You could see this coming from miles away, even a mile high away. With both team heading in opposite direction the Sunday matchup between the Charger and Broncos pretty much played out as expected. The biggest surprise was the fashion in which San Diego dominated the Broncos at Denver. The 32-3 win avenged an earlier loss this season to Denver and catapulted the Chargers into first place all alone, a full game up on the Broncos.
Favre shoots down Seahawks
It has been a magical ride for Brett Favre and the Vikings this season and it hardly looks like this drive will end soon. Favre and the Vikings patented offense looked to be on cruise control rolling up five touchdowns on their way to their ninth win this season. In the team’s last three games, the Vikings offense is averaging 33 points per game and this season they have scored 30 or more points six times (they are also 6-0 when they do).
Owens blows up in loss
The Bills must have finally realized what they have lining up on offense on the outside, or at least quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick did on Sunday. Fitzpatrick looked Owens direction constantly on Sunday targeting his big play wideout 14 times. Despite the loss on against the Jaguars, the Bills gained a lot of knowledge learning that they CAN get the ball to T.O.; Nine catches, 197 yards, and a score.
Detroit wins shootout win Browns
It figures it would happen when two of the worst defenses clashed, but for Cleveland and Detroit it was a breath of fresh air to see their young quarterbacks play well. The Brown’s Brady Quinn looked good passing for more than 300 yards with four touchdowns, but it was Detroit’s rookie that stole Sunday’s show. Stafford suffered a crushing hit during the Lions final drive that had apparently knocked him out of the game, but a saving timeout allowed him to re-enter in time to throw the game winner; his fifth touchdown of the day. Nice job rook.
By David Ortega
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