Another week of football is in the books as the defensive struggle in Pittsburgh is finally over. After a slew of injuries and a stupid text message by rookie Rashard Mendenhall all proved to be for a physical Monday Night Football game. The first half was the defense and the Joe Flacco Show and after that it was Ben Roethlisberger who said ok time to win. And did just that. In overtime Big Ben leads the Steelers down the field for a game winning FG by Jeff Reed. Steelers win 23-20.
The Bills once again I will say this, are the story of the 2008 NFL season. They are 4-0 for the first time since 1992 when they went to the Super Bowl. This week they took down the Rams, and behind Trent Edwards and their defense the Bills are atop the AFC East. Lee Evans had 2 receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown to lead the Bills to victory.
The Chargers relied on Ladanian Tomlinson to beat the Raiders, and in the 4th quarter Tomlinson took the Chargers on his shoulders and burried the Radiers. Tomlinson finished the game with 106 yards and 2 touchdowns, both scores coming in the 4th quarter on a 13 yard run and a 41 yard run.
The Tennessee Titans are probably the best team in the AFC as of right now. Their 2 headed rushing attack of Chris Johnson and Lendale White are a force to be reckoned with and no one seems to be able to stop them. And the defense of the Titans has been their anchor. For the most part the only person to do damage to the Titans on Sunday was Adrian Peterson who rushed for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns. But after that nothing else was done on offense. Tennessee forced four turnovers and converted them to 21 points against the Vikings and are now 4-0 for the first time in their teams history.
How about Brett Favre finally earning his Jet Stripes. Favre did something he has never done before, throw for 6 touchdowns. 3 came in the first half all to Laverneus Coles, 2 went to Jerricho Cotchery and 1 to Dustin Keller. The Jets put up 56 points as Kurt Warner droped 472 yards through the air against the Jets secondary. Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald, and Steve Breston all had over 100 yard games. In the late 4th quarter Anquan Boldin was hit in the back and the helmet on a leap for a ball in the endzone. Boldin fell and lied motionless and was carried off the field. He is ok and was moving his extremities. Eric Smith the Jets saftey was suspended 1 game and fined $50,000 for the helmet to helmet hit on Boldin.
In a battle of NFC East foes, the Redskins topped the Boys, in what many believe was a big upset. The Skins were big underdogs yet Jason Campbell and Santana Moss made it their priority to make the Cowboys pay. Campbell is showing that he is a good NFL quarterback throwing for 231 yards and 2 touchdowns. Coach Jim Zorn is the first rookie coach to beat the Cowboys on the road. Santana Moss caught 8 passes for 145 yards and was the big impact player in the game. After the game Terrell Owens in a way called out the Cowboys saying that he wanted the ball more and if they put the ball in his hands they would have won. Washington's defense held what had been the NFL's most-explosive offense to its fewest yards and points of the season. Marion Barber ran for only 26 yards on eight carries and Owens had seven catches for 71 yards, but none longer than 18. He did have a 10-yard touchdown catch that tied it at 17 early in the third quarter. "It's no secret, when I get involved, we move the chains. When I don't, we're more stagnant in our offense," Owens said. Redskins win 26-24
Larry Johnson had an outstanding day as he rushed for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns propelling the Kansas City Chiefs to victory over the explosive Denver Broncos. Jay Cutler still threw for over 350 yards but did throw 3 interceptions. Brandon Marshall caught another touchdown pass and Eddie Royal had his 2nd 100+ yard game. But the Defense for the Chief was too strong down the stretch. The win for the Chiefs snapped their 13 game losing streak.
The Eagles fell to the Bears as Brian Urlacher and company were to strong for Donovan McNabb and the birds. No Westbrook proved to be a huge hole that really hampered the Eagles. Kyle Orton threw for 3 touchdowns for the first time in his career. Bears win 24-20.
The Saints topped the 49ers 31-17 as Drew Brees continues to prove that he is an elite quarterback. No Marques Colston, no David Patten, no Jeremy Shockey, NO PROBLEM. Robert Meachem and Lance Moore combined for 200 yards on 9 catches and 3 touchdowns. Brees threw for 363 yards and 3 scores. The running attack of Deuce Mcallister and Reggie Bush rushed for over 100 yards and a touchdown.
The Packers might be in trouble as Aaron Rodgers shoulder is now hurt after taking a few big hits in the game against the Bucs this week. And thanks to the big leg and heavy heart of Matt Bryant the Bucs won the game. Ernast Graham rushed for over 100 yards and a touchdown as the Bucs score 10 unanswered points to close the 4th quarter with a 30-21 victory. Greg Jennings is on a roll recording another 100+ yards reception game as he finished the game with 6 cathes for 109 yards a 2 touchdowns.
The Jaguars beat a division rival in the Texans in a game winning field goal by Josh Scobee in overtime. With the loss by the Texans, Houston is now 0-4 for the 3rd time in 4 years. Steve Slaton has become a real weapon for the Texans 33 yards on the ground and 83 through the air and a touchdown. Jags win 30-27.
Jake Delhomme is leading the Carolina Panthers to the promise land every week it seems. 147 yards thrown to Mushin Muhammad and a score and another score plus 96 yards to Steve Smith. Deangelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart added over 100 yards a score as well. Delhomme finished the game 20 of 29 for 294 yards and 2 touchdowns. Panthers win 24-9.
The pitiful game of the week was Cleveland and Cincinnati. Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson and Braylon Edwards finally scored touchdowns for their teams for the first time this season. Both wideouts have underperformed like crazy so far and have been killing fantasy football players all year. The Bengals were without Carson Palmer and had to rely on Ryan Fitzpatrick. Ryan Fitzpatrick, making his first start since he was with the Rams in 2005, was 21-35 for 156 yards and three interceptions, not good. The Bengals are 0-4 for the first time since Marvin Lewis took over the coaching job.
So after week 4 we know this. Drew Brees is a monster through the air and as long as he is healthy the Saints are very dangerous. Brett Favre is still a gun slinger and if he can throw for 6 touchdowns every week the Jets might win the Super Bowl...fat chance. The Titans and Bills are just nasty, and could that possibly be the AFC Championship game, jeez who would have thunk it.
The M.V.P's of Week 4 are as follows:
Brett Favre - 24/34 289 yards and 6 touchdowns
Drew Brees - 23/35 363 yards and 3 touchdowns
Larry Johnson - 28 attempts for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns
Ladanian Tomlinson - 20 attempts for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns
Greg Jennings - 6 receptions for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns
Mushin Muhammad - 8 receptions for 147 yards and 1 touchdown
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