Week 3 Wrap-up

Here's week 3! Sorry it took so long -- my laptop has decided to die on me. Typical. So now I'm at Swem posting this. I mean, doing actual college work. 

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Patriots v. Bills (31-34)

Whoa.

Just whoa.

I’m not going to say that the Bills are a Super Bowl contender yet. Remember a few years ago when Miami beat New England with the new wildcat? Let’s not get carried away. However, this is the second big comeback for the Bills in two weeks. At the very least, the Bills have shown that adversity won’t beat them down like last year. The difference in these Bills is that they finish games now. Patriots fans, don’t panic here. The Bills just played a little bit better. You’ll get another chance – you might even see them in the playoffs.

Lions v. Vikings (26-23 OT)

Minnesota, if the games were 30 minutes, you’d be undefeated. But they’re not. So you’re not. Detroit ha yet another comeback under their belts – and the first division road win in 3 years. The Lions, completely healthy now, have seen the light and are giving Detroit hope. They don’t keep anything stop them… Now they’re tired for a lead with the Packers for the division. What? What? Lions? Lions?! Yes, and this had once again convinced me that the Lions are finally for real. Well done Jim Schwartz.

Giants v. Eagles (29-16)

Eagles’ fans, I’m sorry to say that there seems to be a problem in paradise. I wouldn’t say its panic time. Yet. However, Mike Vick lashing out at the media is usual. And he does have a point. Some of the hits on him should be flagged. If that was Brady back there, they would be. I’m not sure what can be done about this –perhaps more awareness by the officials. But with defensive players so touchy about these issues now, it’s tough to crack down. Please try not to lose it, Philly, it’s still early in the season.

Steelers v. Colts (23-20)

The Colts almost won this game. But almost doesn’t count in the NFL. If Collins had stayed in, perhaps they could have eeked it out. But even though they didn’t get the ‘W’, there are large signs of improvement here. I don’t think the season is yet lost for the Colts, though I think now they have trouble winning the division. Life without Peyton is tough, but it’s also a reality check for the future. Peyton is not immortal. He himself pretty much put the end date at 5 years, including this season, from now. Don’t cry yet Indy, but get the tissue box ready.

Redskins v. Cowboys (16-18)

Dallas won without scoring a touchdown. No lie. That really happened. Honestly, neither of these teams really deserved to win. This was a fat cry from the great Redskins/Cowboys games of old. Just because the score was close, doesn’t mean the game was good. In fact, it was downright painful. The best player in this game was rookie kicker Bailey (Dallas). Six field goals! Neither quarterback played well. However, Romo is injured, but playing through. The offense is losing pieces and that showed on Monday night. Though the Cowboys came away with the win, both teams are searching for answers.