Redskins Roll 52-17

REDSKINS 52-NINERS 17.  Is this 1992???  I know we aren't this good....but it's nice to know that we can at least look this good at times.  The Redskins scored 35 first half points....amazing for a team that struggled to reach the 20 pt mark over the past couple of seasons.  In fact, it has been FOUR YEARS since the Skins scored 35 pts in a GAME!!!  Not only that, but Clinton Portis has finally rushed for a TD....make that two.  Mike Sellers keeps doing what he's been doing....as is Santana Moss.  Sure, the Niners offense is being run by a guy in just his 2nd career start...but they look dominant.  And it is GREAT to see LaVar Arrington back and making big plays.  We even forced a turnover!!  And I am starting the "Mark Brunell For Comeback Player Of the Year Award" campaign. Oh, and thanks to JAMIE MOTTRAM for putting this quote "I figure the Skins will have sucess running the ball between the redzones....a may even get their first rushing TD [please, for the sake of my fantasy team, let Portis get a TD!!!]" I made in my preview in the PIGSKIN BLOGGERS page which makes me seem pretty smart. With both franchises struggling in recent years....it is hard to believe that from 1981-1991 these two teams won 7 of 11 Super Bowls...and were the NFC champion 8 times. (Sportz 1-0)

STEELERS 27-BENGALS 13.  Why I picked the Bengals is beyond me.  All year long I have been preaching about the Bengals problems against a team with a great ground game and a tough defense.  The two teams they've faced with these strengths [Jags, Steelers] have beaten them.  The Steelers defense really did a job on that explosive Cincy offense especially in the redzone.  (Sportz 1-1)

COLTS 38-TEXANS 20.  The NFL's only unbeaten team stays that way.  As does the only winless team.  Though the Texans did make quite a run at it...but fell short.  (Sportz 2-1)

LIONS 13-BROWNS 10.  You know you suck, Joey Harrington, when a guy with a torn up leg takes your starting job.  And wins.  (Sportz 2-2)

VIKINGS 23-PACKERS 20.  I can't believe the Packers, in the worst division in the NFL, is 1-5.  Especially in a game that they led 17-0.  Props on that 56-yard FG to end this game.  (Sportz 2-3)

CHIEFS 30-DOLPHINS 20.  In the game pushed up by Hurricane Wilma, KC ran in for 3 TDs and Tony Gonzalez finally looked like he was part of the team.  Oh, and nicegame to Captain Hippie Lettuce.  (Sportz 3-3)

EAGLES 20-CHARGERS 17.  Three things.  One, I TOLD YOU THAT LT WOULDN'T SCORE A TD!!!!!!  [" My bold prediction!!!!  The Eagles end LaDanlian Tomlinson's TD streak.  Bold!!!"]  Two, how improbable was that win for Philly??  Down 17-13 with 2:37 left, the Eagles block a punt and run it back for a TD.  Then, just when the Bolts are driving for a tying FG, they force a fumble and salt away the win.  And third, this make the FOURTH GAME this season San Diego gave away in the final moments.  It happened against Dallas, Denver, Pittsburgh and now Philly.  This team could be 7-0 right now.  Instead, they are 3-4.  (Sportz 4-3)

RAMS 28-SAINTS 17.  The Saints led late in this game, but the Rams completely took it over.  Oh, and from my preview "I think with Bulger out, the Rams will use Steven Jackson a lot more [which they should've been doing anyways]"  I guess that works.  (Sportz 5-3)

SEAHAWKS 13-COWBOYS 10.  This one has to just dig at Bill Parcells gut.  Good.  The Boys had this game won.  They basically shut down Shaun Alexander. Then Dallas snatched defeat from the jaws of victory for the 2nd time this season...as Seattle scored a TD, picked off a pass, then kicked the game winning FG to move to [get this] 5-2 for the season.  This may be the kind of game that turns Seattle into a legit contender in the NFC.  (Sportz 6-3)

BEARS 10-RAVENS 6.  You expected anything different??  This was the #2 and #3 ranked defenses going against two of the worst offenses....on the same day Chicago honored the 1985 Super Bowl Bears.  Oh, and Chester Taylor may need to be the featured back in B-more (Sportz 7-3)

RAIDERS 38-BILLS 17.  I said before the season started that the most important acquision Oakland made was acquiring Lamont Jordan.  He demanded the ball from Norv Turner and rewarded the trust with 3 TDs, 122 yards rushing, and 40 yards recieving.  The other big name addition, Randy Moss, shook off his pain and caught a TD pass.  And Buffalo's defense really looked whipped! (Sportz 8-3)

GIANTS 24-BRONCOS 23.  I think Eli Manning truly arrived with this win.  Denver owned this game until Manning and the G-men took over.  After shaking off a bad interception, Eli drove the Giants 83 yards in FIFTEEN plays to give New York the lead, and the win. (Sportz 9-3)

CARDINALS 20-TITANS 10.  Kurt Warner's days in Arizona are over.  Just like in New York.  Maybe he'll back up Alex Smith next year. (Sportz 10-3)

PICKEM STANDINGS
Sportz   (67-34)
Lew   (65-36)
Monponsett   (64-37)
Pre-Jock (63-38)
Treesoup   (61-40)
George Coztanza (59-42)
Jamie   (59-42)
Kiser Blade   (58-43)
Raisin   (54-47)
Angel (48-39)
Yannis   (53-48)
NYGFAN (30-29)

ATLANTA:  Sportz, Lew, Treesoup, Pre-Jock, Monponsett, G-Coz, Jamie, Kiser, Raisin, Yannis, Angel
NY JETS:  NYGFan