Akshat 'Aksh' Chandra's
NFL Week 3 Recap
Well Week 3 of the NFL season has come to an end, and a wild week it has been. From two hail mary's, one which ended in infamy, and 3 overtime wins here is the Week 3 Recap:
Giants : 36 Panthers : 7
After a complete drubbing of the Panthers, is Big Blue back on track for a repeat?
Bengals : 38 Redskins : 31
RGIII's home opener didn't end too well. The Redskin's defense was atrocious, allowing 38 points. Not to mention the Bengals 73 yard touchdown on the first play of the game.
Chiefs : 27 Saints : 24
A narrow loss in O.T. To the Chiefs. Need I say more ?. Time to go from "Who dat aints" to
"Who ain't dat."
49ers : 13 Vikings : 24
So much for that hype about being the best team in the NFL. The 49ers were even graciously handed two extra challenges and an extra timeout. An enormous morale booster for the Vikings who seem to be getting into rhythm.
Jets : 23 Dolphins : 20
It doesn't get any uglier than that. This suggests that the Week 1 win over the Bills was an aberration. After the Dolphins missed the game winner in O.T, and the block on Nick Folk's kick didn't count due to Philibin calling a timeout, Rex Ryan and the Jets should send him some chocolates and a Thank You card. But the Jets also lost - since Revis is done for the season with a torn ACL.
Jagaurs : 22 Colts : 17
A horrendous run defensive outing. The Colts couldn't contain the wrath of MJD who grounded and pounded for 177 yards and a TD. We saw the human side of Luck who threw an interception straight into the eager hands of linebacker Paul Poslusny. But it was Gabbert , yes Gabbert, who made the clutch 80 yard go-ahead play with 45 seconds to go. The Colts will have some time to reflect upon this during their bye week. Even Vinatieri is too be blamed for he wound up missing a key go ahead 36 yarder with 5 minutes to go.
Broncos: 25 Texans: 31
Peyton still continues to struggle as the Broncos falls short by yet again 6 points. A great victory for the Texans, who are arguably the best AFC team. Unfortunately for their quarterback, Schaub was levelled after a vicious illegal hit by defender Joe Mays, taking his ear lobe out. After seeing a comment saying that the ear lobe grows back , all I could say was tell that to Evander Holyfield.
The Falcons are looking good after a sound thumping of Norv Turner's men. We'll see this week if the Chargers are pretenders or contenders.
A shocking loss on the road for the Steelers who fall to 1-2 entering their bye week. This loss could come back to haunt them, since the Ravens and Bengals are starting to take off. Great effort from the Raider's, who couldn't afford to go 0-3.
A rematch of the AFC game, and an emotional one for Torrey Smith, saw the Ravens edging out the Pats on a last second field goal. Here also there were many controversial plays. All I want to know is how the heck did the Patriots defense let Flacco throw for 382 yards, and 3 TD's, and drive 72 yards in less than 2 minutes. Sure there was a controversial call (yes another one) about the pass interference called on McCourt, but there were still many holes in this defense. Tom can't do it by himself. He'll need some help from Jerry.
Packers : 12 Seahawks: 14
Finally we reach the game of infamy, which ended on a controversial Hail Mary. Now after watching it a bazillion times, the Packer's Jennings had the ball, and as they hit the ground Tate put a hand on it. But what happened to the Packers explosive offense which shouldn't have even been in this position the first place?
Falcons : 27 Chargers : 3
The Falcons are looking good after a sound thumping of Norv Turner's men. We'll see this week if the Chargers are pretenders or contenders.
Steelers : 31 Raiders: 34
A shocking loss on the road for the Steelers who fall to 1-2 entering their bye week. This loss could come back to haunt them, since the Ravens and Bengals are starting to take off. Great effort from the Raider's, who couldn't afford to go 0-3.
Patriots : 30 Ravens : 31
A rematch of the AFC game, and an emotional one for Torrey Smith, saw the Ravens edging out the Pats on a last second field goal. Here also there were many controversial plays. All I want to know is how the heck did the Patriots defense let Flacco throw for 382 yards, and 3 TD's, and drive 72 yards in less than 2 minutes. Sure there was a controversial call (yes another one) about the pass interference called on McCourt, but there were still many holes in this defense. Tom can't do it by himself. He'll need some help from Jerry.
Packers : 12 Seahawks: 14
Finally we reach the game of infamy, which ended on a controversial Hail Mary. Now after watching it a bazillion times, the Packer's Jennings had the ball, and as they hit the ground Tate put a hand on it. But what happened to the Packers explosive offense which shouldn't have even been in this position the first place?
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By now you know - if I a'int writing Chess, then I'm writing Football! :-)
You can check out my chess blog at QuestToGm.blogspot.com
By now you know - if I a'int writing Chess, then I'm writing Football! :-)
You can check out my chess blog at QuestToGm.blogspot.com
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