Damn That Was Ugly

Yesterday was not a good day for Mr. Peyton Manning. A NFL team should not have a shot in hell to win a game any time a quarterback throws six INTs.

But somehow, the Colts had the opportunity to take a one-point lead with 1:31 left in the game with Adam Matthew Vinatieri lining up for a field goal. One of the most clutch field goal kickers then found a way to kick the 29-yard chip shot wide right. Game over. Or not.

Manning still had a chance to make a miracle run down the field after the Colts held the San Diego Chargers to a three-and-out. But with no timeouts and average receivers on the field, Manning had no choice but to throw it to a Chargers player instead, for his sixth interception.

Chargers win, 23-21.

The Chargers played well in the first half, mainly special teams and their defense. Philip Rivers had a below average game, throwing for 104 yards, two interceptions and zero TDs.

They did not score a point in the second half and were primed to be caught by the Colts.

Unfortunately for Manning, the Chargers defense shut down Joseph Addai and the Colts run game, so he had to throw for much of the day. Never a bad thing for Manning, but he was without three consistent receivers: Dallas Clark, Marvin Harrison, and Anthony Gonzalez.

Manning got to throw to Bryan Fletcher, Ben Utecht, Aaron Moorehead, and Craphonso Thorpe. Yesterday was Thorpe's first NFL catch in his career. Yes, Manning had Reggie Wayne as well, but one receiver can only do so much while being double covered.

Just makes you realize that a quarterback does not make a team. Manning was lost without his normal receivers. He had to acquaint himself to the receivers during the game and looked like his little brother on the day. Okay, that was an unjustified shot, as Eli is not that bad, but Peyton did not look like Peyton the day.

Tom Brady is on fire this year because he has a 21-year-old version of Randy Moss, Wes Welker, and Donte Stallworth to throw to. Last year he had the dude with the bugged out eyes in Reche Caldwell (side note: I forgot dude's name so I googled "bug eyed patriots receiver" and his name came up immediately, classic).

I say the Colts win last night's game if they had Dallas Clark playing in the game. There were ugly dropped passes that could have changed the game.

It was my first NFL game that I have attended and could not have asked for a better time. Tailgating for a good five hours (albondigas, carne asada, rib eye, coors light), train ride, and got heckled a little.

You know how the camera shakes during the television broadcast when the crowd is going nuts? Well, that is the realness, as I felt that going through my body when the crowd was trying to make Manning and Co. deaf.

Weekly NFL wrap up coming after tonight's MNF great matchup of the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.

Did You Know?

This week's edition brings you a "Did you know?" regarding Peyton Manning and Tom Brady (who sadly have become good friends).

Manning and Brady both have a chance to make history with the same feat this coming Sunday in their respective games. Both players can become the first QBs to beat 31 NFL teams, something Brett Favre has yet to accomplish. (Side note: although Favre does have a chance to join them if he beats Kansas City next week. Assuming Manning and Brady win.)

So you see, as much as we would like to look ahead to the Colts-Patriots matchup, we have a reason to watch both squads this weekend.

Does anyone else want to see Brady and Manning hate each other? I hate the fact that I love Manning but he does not hate Brady like I do. Kill, kill, kill.

More Fuel To The Fire

The media is at it again... adding more fuel to the Patriots fire.

In this edition, AskMen.com has left Tom Brady off of the Top 49 men of 2007 .

And guess who is #16 on the list? Peyton Manning.

You know why right? Manning is America's QB, and Brady is the arrogant boy that does not relate to the everyday man.

Manning was the lovable loser for years, and Brady was the winning QB under the guidance of Emperor Palpatine Bill Belichick. So in essence, Brady is Darth Vader.

Manning is in our living rooms everyday: jumping into our television screens every hour in a commercial. Some goofy, some serious. He was the goofy guy on Saturday Night Live: trying to sing and dance, and playing with children in the United Way spoof.

Brady? He is busy chasing supermodel tail and vacationing in Europe. Manning? Married to his high school sweetheart and goes to Mexico for cheap beer and nice sun.

I guess AskMen.com had a point.

But it does not make it any better that they left him off the list and had Manning rated so high.

Poor Brady is going to be staring at a picture of Manning in his locker while Emperor Palpatine rubs his head, "yes, yes... the dark side must prove its power over the force."

November 4.