Week 4 Wrap-up

Sorry that this is so late... my computer is now fixed, so this shouldn't happen again! I hope you guys still enjoy it, regardless. Week 5 picks will be up tomorrow! 

 LIONS LIONS LIONS....

Lions v. Cowboys (34-30)

The Cowboys let this one slip away. Tony Romo – possibly the most talked about quarterback since Brett Favre – was two different players in this game. Matthew Stafford got the Lions offense running late for the umpteenth comeback. He’s proving why he was a number one overall pick all those years ago.  Calvin Johnson, who is doing likewise, should be MVP. He takes the Lions in his hands and always seems to have the critical catch. These Lions are riding on a cloud. They’re catching all the breaks they missed over the past few years. Keep flying Detroit. And Dallas, lay off Tony Romo.

Bills v. Bengals (20-23)                                                           

So the Bills lost a game. To the Bengals. Andy Dalton came in and did what he had to do to win. For the Bills, don’t be crushed. You’re leading the division, knocked off the Patriots last week and now your emotions can calm down. You’d better stop playing all these close games, otherwise Chan Galiey will have a heart attack. The Bengals are still not doing enough to win the division, though I must admit they are not the train wreck I thought they would be. Marvin Lewis may keep his job.

49ers v. Eagles (24-23)

Who are these 49ers? Alex Smith seems to now be passable, though I must admit I haven’t seen him play a ton. He doesn’t seem to be losing them games anymore though. Harbaugh, like his brother in Baltimore four years ago, seems to have put things back on track. The 49ers are now leading the division, which although it is a bad one, is still an accomplishment. The Eagles, on the other hand, are last. Eagles fans, panic. Panic now. Which it sounds like you already are. Vick is right – the rest of the season’s games are ‘must-wins’.

Jets v. Ravens (17-34)

The Ravens doubled up the Jets. And pretty much made Mark Sanchez cry. That being said, the Ravens offense did pretty much nothing, though they did have the only offensive touchdown in this game. However, this game showed that the defense can still take control and win games. Don’t ever call Ray Lewis and Ed reed old. The Jets tried to be a team they’re not – a passing team. Mark Sanchez is not a passer, really. He manages the game. Though he’s gonna have trouble doing even that if the offensive line can’t improve.

Colts v. Buccaneers (17-24)

Curtis Painter didn’t stink as badly as I thought he would. In fact, he was almost good. Almost. But once again, almost doesn’t get you anything in the NFL. Colts fans, prepare to not make the playoffs this year. I can think of at least 6 teams in the AFC who are better (Ravens, Texans, Jets, Patriots, Bills, Chargers). Josh Freeman isn’t putting up the number he did last year, but remains a good 4^th quarter comeback quarterback. He’s winning games, with Blount’s help, which is all that really matters in Tampa.