Only thing better than the NFL is the NFL on high-def. As a new HD owner, I am just blown away by football on HD - both college and the NFL. The games look great and the hotties in the crowd look even better! Week 1 in the NFL was as usual interesting, eventful and gripping. No other league goes from season-opener to mid-season in literally hours quite like the NFL. The season is short, it heats up right away and there is no lull period in the NFL.
I was disappointed a bit with the final score Thursday night as the Saints lost 41-10. The game was close in the first half, but the Colts pulled away in the second. Peyton and the gang were impressive as always, but their defense surprised everybody. Colts D didn't take a step back like everybody had predicted. They look formidable and should be a true contender for sure. Bad news for the rest of the league. As for the Saints, I expected a lot more, but I think they'll be fine. Brees almost had the lowest passing average ever for somebody with that many attempts, but he won't be that ineffective every week. They are just 0-1 now and they should be fine in the NFC.
AFC is just going to be off the hook! The 3 best teams are all in the AFC. While the Pats and the Colts did it in style, the Chargers did it against a good team and a great defense. LT threw a TD and ran for another as the Bears were dispatched 14-3. I almost feel bad for the Chargers because I can see them again finding a way to lose to either the Colts or the Pats in the playoffs. Chargers and their new coach Norv Turner are known for losing games like that. The Pats milked Randy Moss more than any team has been able to in the last 4 years. Dude had 183 yards on 9 catches. Or you kidding me. Where was this last year and why do the rich (Pats) always get richer. Apparently the Pats are stealing signs and will be docked a pick or two in the near future. Nice! I like when bad things happen to bad people! I hate Bill Belichick, but he might just win another ring this year by the looks of it in week 1.
The other interesting game of the week was the Giants at Dallas. It was a shootout of epic proportions as Tony Romo and Eli Manning showcased their talents. I can't believe how good Romo is. That guy has got everything going for him in the sport and his life right now. Dude scored 5 TDs and threw for 345 yards to help the boys win 45-35. What a day for his fantasy owners. Speaking of fantasy, I won one league and lost the other. I won one because of Peyton Manning, but LT had a tough match-up and couldn't carry me all by himself in the other one. Unfortunately, LT has another tough match-up next week at New England.
There was a sad event in the NFL this Sunday in the Buffalo-Denver game which Denver won at the end on a Jason Elam field goal. Denver has a habit of losing season openers but they managed to steal this one at the end. But the story was reserve tight end Kevin Everett getting knocked cold after sustaining a cervical spine injury. It really saddens me to see these NFL athletes, especially bench guys who don't make much money, suffer such serious injuries. They are saying he may never walk again and I sure hope he recovers soon and somehow gets on his feet.
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