Week 7 Wrap-up

Sorry this is so late guys -- I just have had a lot of work recently and school does come first. But here's week 7, summarized for your enjoyment. From Tebow Magic, to London and back for Christian Ponder. 

Broncos v. Dolphins (18-15)

The Dolphins are on the hot seat. They’ve been losing games dating back to last season. And after this game the only thing I could think about them was that they’re finding new ways to lose games. Get it together Miami. Alright, to the topic everyone wants to hear about – Tim Tebow. Folks, let’s be honest here for the first 55 minutes of this game, he was horrible. Horrendous. No points scored, no offense. The Dolphins were winning, for Pete’s sake! But then during those last five minutes, he turned on the Tebow Magic. However, it was a little close for comfort. Before I see Tebow as the answer, I need to him to perform ‘Tebow Magic’ for a whole game against a team that hasn’t lost, what, it’s last ten games?

Chargers v. Jets  (21-27)

The Chargers were running away with this game and gave it back. After all the talk, they needed to come out and win it. The Chargers are rolling, but they really haven’t faced anyone really good yet and have the Raiders suddenly creeping up their backs. It worries me that the Chargers let the already down Jets jump back up into the fray. This is just a little too close to the Chargers teams of the past, who choke. Don’t be that team, San Diego. Push on. Also, could this be the spark that the Jets need to really get going? I hope not.

Bears v. Buccaneers (24-18)

I’m not actually that interested in what happened in this game –this game is only significant because it was played in London. The NFL insists on having a game in London every year. I have mixed feelings about this. I think it’s good for the game and a novelty, and quite honestly would love to attend one of these games. But if you look in the crowd you see a jersey from every team. Are these just displaced Americans, or are Londoners actually interested in this sport? Tough to tell. Rumors of a team in London are coming out--- that’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. Don’t do it NFL; our type of football may be a novelty over there, but it will never replace, or even compete with their futbol.

Packers v. Vikings (33-27)

This was one of the closest games the Packers have played all season. Though I never really doubted they would win, it is impressive how the Vikings stuck with them through most of the game, only really letting it get away in the second half. Though the Packers were bound to overpower the Vikings, the real story here is how rookie QB Christian Ponder performed. It wasn’t bad, especially considering that he played the defending champs in his first start out of the gate. People shouted during the draft that he was taken too high – but he played okay. Better than okay, really. It’s too early to tell, but I have a hunch that this Ponder kid might have been picked in the right spot.

Colts v. Saints (7-62)

Holy Bleep! The Saints opened up a whole can of Brees-just-beat-you-down on the Colts. Indy has been playing games close this season, but this was just an embarrassment on national television. It also put an end to the Colts’ streak of 10 win season. And probably the playoffs too. Not probably, actually. The Saints looked incredibly ready for what some might have called a ‘trap-game’ and impressed. They also took back the division lead from the Buccs, who lost. The bottom line is the Colts are the worst team in the league.

Ravens v. Jaguars (7-12)

There are no words, really.