The undefeated Tennessee Titans had their first real test of the year and prevailed like nobodies business. They took care of Peyton Manning and the Colts on Monday Night Football 31-21 to move to 7-0 on the season, the lone unbeaten team in the NFL. Their rushing duo of Chris Johnson and Lendale ("fat man" as I like to call him) White who has the most touchdowns in the league with 10 are setting the pace and literally running teams into submission. The Titans schedule is rather easy and it is not inconceivable that we see another Patriot like season, I hope I didn't just jynx it. With the defense and running game they have it does not matter who is under center or how old he is. This team is clicking on all cylinders and right now no one can stop them.
The kings of the NFC had their own battle to take on when they traveled to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers. The Giants 2nd half defense stepped up and man handled Pittsburgh. The Giants picked off Ben Roethlisberger four times as well as sacking him five times, three by Mathias Kiwanuka. The big story coming into this game was Plaxico Burress and what type of disciplinary actions would be taken with him. Tom Coughlin sat Burress for about a quarter and a half and when he did play it seemed like Eli was implementing his own form of punishment only throwing to him three times for 15 yards. The Giants beat the Steelers by holding them to negative four yards through 10 minutes in the fourth quarter as well as a safety and then a touchdown pass to Kevin Boss. Giants improve to 6-1 beating the Steelers 21-14.
The disarray in Dallas continues as the Cowboys eeked out a victory against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Tony Romo was officially injured and would not come back, he has said that he will not be back for at least 3-4 weeks. That being said Brad Johnson took the reigns and threw for a team record low of 122 yards in a victory. Roy E Williams caught his first touchdown as a Cowboy. Following the game the Cowboys learned star tight end Jason Witten has 2 fractured ribs. Cowboys win 13-9.
Then 2nd best team in the NFC East, the Washington Redskins took care of the winless Lions 25-17. The Lions are in a QB crisis mode as they have been starting Dan Orlovsky. They are in contract talks with Daunte Culpepper.
The upset of the week was the Dolphins taking care of the Bills, as the Dolphins have become the official killers of the league. They have taken care of the Patriots, Chargers, and now the Bills as Chad Pennington and Ted Ginn Jr. picked apart the Bills. Ginn had 7 receptions for 175 yards. Pennington tossed the pigskin around for over 300 yards and a score.
The battle over seas started off slow but turned into a shootout. Drew Brees has cemented himself into the top QB of the league and once again threw for over 300 yards. He is on pace to break Dan Marino's single season passing record. The Chargers and Ladanian Tomlinson gave the Saints a fight as LT looked like his former self rushing for over 100 yards and catching another six passes for 65 yards and a touchdown but it was still not enough to beat the Saints in London.
The Jets and Brett Favre had to rally late to beat the Chiefs and former head coach Herm Edwards. If it was not for Laverneus Coles' one handed comeback touchdown grab which was a bad pass by Brett Favre the Jets would have lost. Favre is not once again in the top slot in a familiar spot, interceptions. He came into the week with nine, behind 49ers J.T O'Sullivan, he threw three picks on Sunday. Jets survive the Favre meltdown 28-24.
The Eagles of Philadelphia were in an interesting game against the Atlanta Falcons who have become one of the more competitive teams in the NFL. Roddy White have had a fantastic day going for over 100 yards and two touchdowns but it was not enough. Matt Ryan threw two crucial interceptions and the Eagles held on to 27-14 win.
The Cardinals and Panthers had an interesting showdown as the gun slinger of the west as I like to call him Kurt Warner had another assault through the skies throwing for over 380 yards and 2 scores. Anquan Boldin in his return had both of the touchdowns thrown by Warner. The Panthers and Jake Delhomme kept on rolling as his favorite target Steve Smith had another big day catching five passes for 117 yards and a touchdown. Panthers win 27-23.
The only interesting thing about the Ravens thrashing of the Oakland was that Troy Smith lined up at quarterback and threw a 43-yard pass to Joe Flacco, THE OTHER QUARTERBACK! Nick job Oakland, great defense!
The NFL this year has been very rollercoaster-y. Up and down and left to right, team like the Dolphins winning games and team like the Lions and Bengals willing to sell their souls for a win at this rate. The NFC East is still the beast of the east and is by far the toughest division. The AFC South is officially wrapped up by the Titans and their only competitor in the AFC right now is the Steelers.
Week 7 Players Of The Week:
- Drew Brees: 339 yards, 3 touchdown
- Kurt Warner: 381 yards, 2 touchdowns
- Roddy White: 8 receptions, 113 yards
- Ladanian Tomlinson: 170 total yards, 1 touchdown. 65 receiving, 105 rushing
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