NFL Week 8 Is Over

NFL week 8 is officially over, and it ended in great fashion last night with a 19-13 victory for the Green Bay Packers over the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field.

Trailing 13-10 in the fourth quarter, Denver QB Jay Cutler led the Denver Broncos down the field to set up a Jason Elam 21-yard field goal as time expired to tie the game.

The bad part for the Broncos was that the Packers won the coin toss giving Green Bay's future Hall of Famer QB Brett Favre a chance to shine once again.

Favre connected on an 82-yard touchdown with Greg Jennings on the first offensive play of overtime to take the game. Vintage and current Favre all in one package. Any questions about his arm strength were obviously shut up as he also hit James Jones on a deep throw in the first half.

Favre now has 18 Monday night football wins in his career and helped the Packers move to 6-1 on the season.

I am not even mad that the Packers won (I had the Broncos winning this one), because it was a great game, and an excellent way to end week 8.

Favre is so fun to watch it is hard not to root for the 38-year-old.

The only disappointment on the night was the celebrity guest in the booth with the ESPN announcers. I am usually not a fan of the segment, but was especially excited that Vince Vaughn would be joining the crew.

I was disappointed because the game was so good, and the announcers were so into it, that Vaughn was only asked a few questions. He probably talked for a total of 30 seconds in the time he was in the booth.

Oh well, I guess I will have to watch Swingers and Made this morning to make up for it.

Week 8 record: 10-3
Overall record (started in week 3): 51-33

UCLA Bruins football, way to continue your consistency of winning a big game one week, and flopping against an inferior opponent the next week.

November 4 is this Sunday.

NFL Week 8 Almost Over

NFL week 8 concludes tonight with the Green Bay Packers visiting the Denver Broncos.

My head was killing me yesterday as I woke up, and I had to "think" at 12:30 p.m. to draft my fantasy basketball team. The NFL games that I saw on TV did not help me get through my day. And where the hell was my night game?!?!

Blow outs, sloppy games and one game on local television at 10 a.m. I guess that is the price you pay when you are already looking ahead to week 9 (yes, November 4).

The Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots both won their games, meaning two things:
1. Both Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are the first QBs to beat all 31 teams.
2. Both teams are undefeated heading into their matchup in the RCA Dome.

The Colts beat the Carolina Panthers 31-7, while the Patriots embarrassed the Washington Redskins, 52-7. Some are accusing the Patriots of running up the score on opponents, especially after this week's antics.

With the game already in hand, the Patriots elected to go for a fourth-and-1 on the Redskins 7-yard line instead of kicking a field goal for a mere three points.

Here is what Bill Belichick had to say about that situation:

"What do you want us to do, kick a field goal?" he said.

Stay classy Emperor Palpatine Bill Belichick.

It is obvious these Patriots want to roll up all their opponents this year. That is the Belichick we have come to know. Cross him and you will pay! I knew it would get ugly as soon as the reports came out that the Pats were part of "spygate 2007"; a sleepy giant was woken.

More on the week 9 to come...

Quick hits on week 8:
LenDale White carried the Titans over the Raiders, as Vince Young was slowed by injury. The Rams helped the Browns win their first road win. Minnesota's pass defense allowed McNabb to look good for a week in the Eagles win. The Bengals still continue to underachieve in a loss to the Steelers. Miami continued their perfect season by losing to the Giants in London. Lions are 5-2 after beating the Bears, again; Griese still sucks. Jeff Garcia's interceptions are too costly for the Bucs as they lose to the Jags. Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets in the "who cares?" game. Brees finds Colston three times in the end zone against the Niners.

Picks results coming tomorrow.

NFL Week 8 Picks

NFL week 8 is upon us and it comes with a game being played overseas in London.

London?
Yes, London. You know, fish, chips, cup o' tea. Bad food, worse weather. Mary fu**in' Poppins. London!

The New York Giants and Miami Dolphins will be playing in London to a sellout crowd. Cool if it is a preseason game, but I do not like a regular season game played overseas. It throws everything off for each team that participates. Practices, food, beers, and the travel are all different.

There is a reason that there is futbol in Europe, and a reason there is football in America... they are where they flourish. That is like Manchester United coming over here for a match in the US. Sure, it would sellout, but the excitement would die after the 90-minute match.

*Yawn* Can we move onto next week's Colts-Pats matchup?

Anyway... this week's picks:

Indianapolis Colts @ Carolina Panthers - With their big matchup on the horizon, look for the Colts to use this game as a tuneup. No let down this week. Manning will officially be the first QB to beat 31 teams, take that Brady (he plays a later game)! Indianapolis.

Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears - The Bears showed me some life last week by coming back on the Eagles, and making me look foolish for picking Philly. And the Lions have lost both their contests that have been on the road. They are looking to sweep the season series against the Bears. They actually showed the run last week as they prevailed over the Bucs. Detroit.

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals - Yes, yes, the Bengals came from behind last week. But look who they were playing... the New York Jets. Steelers will be sharper this week than last, and RB Willie Parker plays well against the Bengals. Pittsburgh.

New York Giants v. Miami Dolphins in London - No Ronnie Brown for the Dolphins? Miami, say hello to 0-8. And thank you Brown for throwing my fantasy football season out the door... I had you in two leagues! Bum. New York.

Philadelphia Eagles @ Minnesota Vikings - This is one of those "Ugh" games that I hate to pick. Both offenses suck this season, and you never know what you are going to get. Eagle fan, miss Jeff Garcia? Minnesota.

Cleveland Browns @ St. Louis Rams - At first I kind of wanted to make this an upset game and be able to point my finger and say, "Haha, I told you it was an upset," based on the return of Steven Jackson. But then I remembered that the Rams O-Line sucks and that the Browns can actually score. Cleveland.

Oakland Raiders @ Tennessee Titans - I love how Oakland fan was proclaiming, "first place AFC West!" early this season. Well at least they got their kicks in. Vince Young is back and hopefully he makes me look smart by keeping him on the bench on my fantasy team. Tennessee.

Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets - Trent Edwards if the starter now, and JP Losman may have to think about the prospect of being on another team. Too bad the Jets do not go with their backup QB. Chad Pennington will be starting again. Buffalo.

Houston Texans @ San Diego Chargers - The Chargers will have a little more motivation this week with the fires threatening players and fans homes this past week. L.T. had to evacuate his home, he lives by MLB pitcher Steve Trachsel. I know Steve's brother, Pat Trachsel, through my buddy BQ and Amir. Pat sometimes invites BQ... oh nevermind, I will shut up now. San Diego.

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers - With David Garrard out for a few weeks, expect to see a lot of the Jaguars running game. I do not like backup QB Quinn Gray's chances on the road. Go Jeff Garcia. Tampa Bay.

Washington Redskins @ New England Patriots - Tom Brady will be out for blood once he sees that Peyton Manning is the first QB to beat 31 NFL teams. He will throw five TDs to get back at Manning. New England.

New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers - Drew Brees and Reggie Bush are starting to play well, while the 49ers are struggling under their first-year offensive coordinator. New Orleans.

Green Bay Packers @ Denver Broncos - Denver is not an easy place to play, and in Brett Favre's only appearance there he threw three interceptions in a 31-10 loss. Green Bay's running game has been non-existent, but they can run on Denver's defense. This is tough for me.... Packers, Denver, Packers, Denver... I am going to flip a coin... Heads, Packers. Tails, Denver. Denver.

Week 7 record: 8-6
Overall record (started in week 3): 41-30