The Shenoa Report
October 25, 2012
Regular Season Week 8
I can’t believe that we are going into week 8 already.
Football always goes by so fast… why can’t basketball go by this fast?!?!
This past weekend had its ups and downs football wise. I decided to watch the early games at
Taco Mac this Sunday therefore I was surrounded by Panthers fans. This was a
good thing in theory because we all wanted the Panthers to win, but when they
lost Taco Mac cleared out fast. Hey, at least my Giants won. We’re sitting
pretty in the number one spot in our division.
I also did pretty stellar on my picks this week with 11-2.
Lets recap week 7.
Seahawks @ 49ers 6-13
Although I was rooting for the Seahawks I kind of knew that
they weren’t going to win this one. It was a good defensive game to say the
least.
Ravens @ Texans 13-43
Without Ray Lewis do the Ravens have a fighting chance? It
doesn’t look good for those black birds.
Titans @ Bills 35-34
Even though Fitzpatrick out played Hasselbeck the Titans
still came up with the win. I was surprised too. At least my cousin Abby will
be happy with this win. My uncle Steve will definitely not.
Browns @ Colts 13-17
Luck had two rushing touchdowns to lift the Colts over the
Browns. The Colts already have a better record than they did last season… The
Browns… not so much.
Cardinals @ Vikings 14-21
Well I was right. The Cardinals are done and the Vikings are
Legit!
Cowboys @ Panthers 19-14
This was a heartbreaking game, especially if you watched the
game with a Panthers fan. Said fan stated, “If the Panthers lose this game I’m
becoming a Giants fan.” I guess the Giants just got them another fan.
I suppose a good thing did come out of this loss, the Panthers
fired their General Manager, so we’ll just have to see what’s next for this
team.
Packers @ Rams 30-20
As always Aaron Rodgers is a beast and that’s all I really
have to say about this game.
Saints @ Buccaneers 35-28
The Bucs almost pulled out a win but in the final seconds of
the game the would be touchdown, to put the game into overtime, was called incomplete
because the receiver stepped out of bounds before the ball was caught. He
caught the ball in bounds, but because he stepped out of bounds prio,r he
couldn’t be the first person to make contact with the ball. And that’s how the
Saints ended up winning the game.
Redskins @ NY Giants 23-27
Holy Moses I do not like these nail biter games. I knew we were in for one of those days
when all the pre-game commentators picked the Giants to win. Not one guy picked
the Redskins! Michael Strahan even joked about changing his pick, but I don’t
think he ever picks against the Giants. (It’s ok Michael neither do I)
So said Panthers fan and I headed to Taco Mac to watch the
games. It was a beautiful sunny Carolina afternoon so we decided to enjoy the
games outside. There wasn’t much talking (which is good because I really don’t
like to carry on a conversation while my Gmen are on TV.) but there was the
occasional yell or cuss word mumbled under my breath. I really probably
shouldn’t watch the Giants games in public because I never remember my knitting
and I tend to be quite loud. I really could have used my knitting with this
particular game. Said Panthers fan even asked where my knitting was. If I haven’t
told you before I usually knit during football to keep me calm and relaxed.
I called my dad during half time and we both agreed we’d
like to see the offense and defense do a much better job. The second half
really wasn’t good for my heart with all the turnovers. Whenever Eli throws an
interception I’m pretty sure a little part of me dies. When the Redskins took
the lead with less than 2 minutes to go in the game my heart was racing and I
just knew it was Eli Manning time and I had hope. Eli hit Cruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuz on
a 77-yard pass and there was Salsa dancing in the end zone. On the next series the Redskins fumbled
the ball and the Giants recovered.
Then the Giants took the victory formation to end the game. Thanks Big
Blue that was a heck of a game.
Jets @ Patriots 26-29 OT
The Jets really could have won this game. They even made it
to overtime but lost the game after Sanchez fumbled the ball while being
sacked. Sad.
Jaguars @ Raiders 23-26 OT
The Raiders win it in overtime.
Steelers @ Bengals 24-17
The Steelers beat the Bengals. I’m glad I didn’t stay up to
watch this game in its entirety it would have put a sad ending to my otherwise
fantastic day.
Lions @ Bears 7-13
Cutler played a
tough game with bruised ribs and all. Unlike, the game that would have taken
them to the super bowl two years ago.
WEEK 8
Thursday October 25th
Buccaneers [2-4]
@ Vikings [5-2] (8:20pm NFLN)
Going with the Vikings. Out of all the Thursday night games
this season, only one home team hasn’t been victorious. I like those odds.
Sunday October 28th
Dolphins [3-3] @ Jets
[3-4] (1pm CBS)
I’d like to pick the Jets at home.
Chargers [3-3]
@ Browns [1-6] (1pm CBS)
I’d love to see the Browns win at home but I don’t think
that’s going to happen. I’m going to have to pick the Chargers to win this
game.
Colts [3-3] @
Titans [3-4] (1pm CBS)
Ooooh a divisional matchup. It’s hard to say. Either one of
these teams could win this game. Do I pick the Titans to win to appease Abby or
do I pick the Colts to win because they seem to be the better team…. Hummmmm.
I’ll pick the Colts. No the
Titans. No the Colts.
Patriots [4-3] @ Rams [3-4] (1pm CBS)
Going with the Patriots. Hope I’m wrong.
Jaguars [1-5] @
Packers [4-3] (1pm CBS)
Go Pack Go. I’m
picking the Packers.
Falcons [6-0] @ Eagles [3-3] (1pm FOX)
Taking the Falcons. Kill ‘em Atlanta! Soundly!
Redskins [3-4] @ Steelers [3-3] (1pm FOX)
I have to take the Steelers. I feel dirty about this pick.
Seahawks [4-3] @ Lions [2-4] (1pm FOX)
I’d love to see the Seahawks win. I’m picking Seattle I
think the Lions are done this year.
Panthers [1-5] @ Bears [5-1] (pm FOX)
Sorry Panthers fans I have to pick Da Bears.
Raiders [2-4] @ Chiefs [1-5] (4:05pm CBS)
I’m going with the Raiders.
Giants [5-2] @
Cowboys [3-3] (4:25pm FOX)
The Giants are going to Jerry World and I will be picking
them for the win. Again. I love when the Giants play in Dallas. GO GMEN!!!! PS my mom, uncle, and I all picked the Giants to win this game in the preseason.
Saints [2-4] @
Broncos [3-3] (8:20pm NBC)
I’m picking the Broncos for the win!
Monday October 29th
49ers [5-2] @ Cardinals [4-2] (8:30pm ESPN)
49ers.
BYE WEEK: RAVENS,
BILLS, BENGALS, TEXANS
Thanks for the edit Mom!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!