Here it is! Week 5 wrapped up for your pleasure, in case you missed any of it. I had the joy of being home this weekend for fall break and getting to watch all the games on NFL RedZone. Who ever thought of that channel should be paid millions of dollars. Oh wait, they probably already are.
Eagles v. Bills (24-31)
Time to panic in Philly. I know I've been saying it for a while, but now, if they don't turn things around, they may miss the playoffs. IF things don';t improve both offensivley (mostly the line) and defensive (surprisingly, the secondary is one of the problems), they may not even get a shot at the prize that they were awawred before teh season even began. The Bills, on the other hand, seem ot have put all the piecces together. To be fair, they caught a lot of breaks in this game,such as the two fluek interceptions. However, they got the 'W' and are leading their division. Who'd have thought?
Chiefs v. Colts (28-24)
How could Indy have let this one get away? I was watching it and thinking they had it in the bag,. The defense ket them down, but the offense's inability to score pointsi n the second hlaf was pretty detremtnal as well. Bold predicition - the Colts will ntio make the playoffs (not such a bold predictions) or win 10 games (more boldness). The Chiefs are doing as good job digging themselves out of the 0-3 start. Regardless, I don't see a repeat diviosn title for them either.
Jets v. Patriots (21-30)
Congrats, New England, you've gotten over the hump? NBot wuite. The PAtriots played well and got the job done. Who knew they had a running game? But the etys are not the force they have been the last two years. Even with Mangold back at center, the Jets looked only marginally better. There's no running game, never really has been a passing game and the defense can't stop the run. For three weeks in a row. These Jets need to figure out who they are -- not who they want to be.
Packers v. Falcons (25-14)
First off, why was this game being played uin the dome for the third time in a year? Though the PAckers looked a little rough in the first half, they got it together and won. IT must also eb noted that the Falcons are not the great team they were klast year. They didn;'te vene have John Abraham to wrack havoc on the offensive line. The Falcons need to fix some major things before they can start thinking too far ahead, even about a repeat divison title. Is it too early to be talking about an undefeated season for Green Bay?
Bears v. Lions (13-24)
Detroit, you deserved this first Monday night game since 2001. And, though there was a slow start, it became a show of how dominant Detroit can be. For the Bears, Jay Cutler should have put to rest any of those haters who are still talking about the NFC championship game last year. He played while Suh was in his face almost every play, didn't complain, didn't throw picks and really kept his team in the game. The defense really killed them here, giving up too many big plays. I knew the Lions were going to be a big play team -- how could they not with Megatron? The party is just beginning in Detroit, who is finally starting to mean something on the national stage. This game was key in the resurgence of both the team and the city. Roar on, Lions.
Other games of note:
Raiders v. Texans (25-20) - "Just Win Baby"
Chargers v. Broncos (29-24) - It's Tebow Time!!
Buccaneers v. 49ers (3-48) - Largest margin of victory for the 49ers since a super bowl.
