
Let's take a look at the early week 4 games:
Jets Beat Cardinals In Defensive Showdown 56-35: I hope you picked the over, considering it was DOUBLED in this game. No defense in this one, Brett Favre threw 6 touchdown passes, while Kurt Warner threw for 472 yards. This one was 34-0 at halftime, so at least credit the Cardinals for scoring some points. Three Cardinals had over 100 yards receiving, but the bad news is Anquan Boldin was taken off the field late on a stretcher. Word was that he had feeling in his extremities and was talking. Both teams are now 2-2.
Jaguars Win On Field Goal In OT, 30-27: Houston definitely made it tough for the Jaguars. Matt Schaub threw for 307 yards and three touchdowns, and they limited Jones-Drew and Taylor to 57 yards. However, David Garrard's legs on the Jaguars last drive was the key to taking the lead. The Texans did a good job getting a 47 yard field goal at the end of regulation to force overtime. Unfortunately for Houston though, the Jaguars won the coin toss, which almost always seems to guarantee victory. Jacksonville marched down and Scobee made a 37 yarder, his second game winner in as many weeks. Jacksonville is 2-2 now, Houston is 0-3.
Panthers Over Falcons 24-9: Shocking outcome. And by shocking I obviously mean not at all. Old man Muhsin Muhammad stepped up with 147 yards on 8 catches for a TD. Panthers are now 3-1, Falcons move to 2-2.
Saints Win Over 49ers 31-17: And I picked the 49ers. D'oh! Deuce McAllister was back with 20 carries for 73 yards. Not fantastic, but having him back really helps their cause. The Saints D forced a fumble and two interceptions off of J.T. O'Sullivan. The D also had 6 sacks, Charles Grant was a big contributor for the pass rush. Both teams are now 2-2.
Chiefs Shock Broncos 33-19: I guess the Broncos being fantastic was way to soon to declare. Their awful defense was destroyed by Larry Johnson. His day, 198 yards (7.1 a run) and 2 touchdowns. Damon Huard completed 75% of his passes, and threw no interceptions. Cutler threw 2 interceptions and 361 yards in the losing effort. Denver is 3-1, and the Chiefs are 1-3.
Titans punish the Vikings 30-17: Week 2 of the Gus Frerotte Experience wasn't nearly as good as Week 1. Frerotte threw for 266 yards but also was picked once. Those preseason predictions that the Vikings were going to make the Super Bowl don't seem so likely anymore. As for the Titans, Vince who? Kerry Collins just keeps winning. The Titans are now 4-0 and the Vikings a poor 1-3.
Browns manage to get past Bengals 20-13: The Browns managed to avoid being the worst pro NFL team in Ohio by defeating the Bengals in an incredibly lackluster and ugly game. Derek Anderson did nothing to mute the cries that Brady Quinn should become the starting quarterback. It also didn't help that he and Braylon Edwards got into a jawing match on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Harvard product Ryan Fitzpatrick started in place of the injured Carson Palmer and threw 3 picks. Sure, he may be smart, that won't prevent you from throwing picks, or looking like a team destined to go 0-16, especially if Palmer winds up having to shut himself down.
Tampa Bay beats Green Bay 30-21: This game was won on the ground, since both Aaron Rodgers and Brian Griese threw 3 picks. The Bucs got 178 yards on the ground, Green Bay got 28. Ryan Grant, who spent all offseason harping about how he wanted a new contract, had 20 yards on 15 carries. That's pathetic. Suddenly, Green Bay looks like they have absolutely no running game again. Tampa is now 3-1 and the Green Bay drops to 2-2.




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