Pleased to report that the WRAP is back! Week 16 tied up for your reading pleasure.
Giants v. Jets (29-14)
This battle for New York was a lot closer than the score
indicates. However, a few key mistakes by Mark Sanchez of the Jets killed them,
putting the game completely out of range. These included a safety and an
interception, as well as a fumble into the end zone – all of which were
caplitzated on by the Giants. The Giants are fighting to keep their Coach in
his job. This game showed that a team, even one which talks, needs to show up
on game day to win, something the Giants know only too well from losses to the Seahawks
and Redskins. And now Rex Ryan has thrown Sanchez under the bus. They say his
players love him, but they won’t much longer if he keeps this up.
Chargers v. Lions (10-38)
Well, hello to you too, Detroit. You’ve finally clinched a
playoff spot and are rocking into the last week of the regular season. This
game was more about the Chargers than how Matt Stafford got snubbed for the Pro
Bowl. The Chargers lost, throwing them out of the playoff race. Who are these
Chargers? And will Norv Turner make it through the New Year? This team has consistently
underperformed, but who is at fault for that? And now Drew Brees, Darren
Sproles and Michael Turner (all former Chargers) have made a name for
themselves ON OTHER TEAMS. Someone needs to right the ship here.
Broncos v. Bills (14-40)
Looks like Tim Tebow has been figured out by the AFC East.
First the Patriots take them to town, then the Bills. I’d be worried about
going into next week, Tebow fans, I mean Bronco fans. At the rate he’s turning
the ball over, the Chiefs will have easy pickin’s this Sunday. Seriously,
PICKS. Tebow needs to refocus and change his game – he’s now too predictable
and the defense has fallen apart on him. Remember that Romeo Cranel comes from the
same tree as Bellichik and that he’ll be watching the tape from the Bills and
Patriots games. Sorry Tebow.
Dolphins v. Patriots (24-27)
If there had been anyone but Brady and the Hoodie on that
sideline, the Dolphins would have won this game. Who are these Fins? They’ve
really gotten it together in the second half of the season. Unfortunately, they
couldn’t hold on to this game but the fact remains that they did play well.
Considering they have nothing to play for, they’ve really put together a strong
second half campaign. Yes, they will finish below .500. But good things have
started to take hold in Miami.
Falcons v. Saints (16-45)
This game is notable for two reasons. The lesser one is that
the Saints are NFC South champions. The bigger one is that Drew Brees finally
broke Dan Marino’s single season passing record. I was heart broken when he
didn’t achieve the feet in 2008, and honestly thought he’d never get another
shot at it. But I am so glad he did, as is the whole city of New Orleans and
his teammates. He’s a brilliant quarterback and a generally great guy. He is an
example of the standard for NFL players. It has swung back from the loudmouths
to the quiet, hardworking team players. And it’s a great change.
