The Shenoa Report Regular Season Week 13 '12

The Shenoa Report

November 29, 2012

Regular Season Week 13

This report takes a lot longer to write when there are no byes. Holy football games batman! It doesn’t help that I’ve literally waited till the last minute to write this report. I’m back on the east coast again. I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving. I didn’t do as well as hoped on my picks this week, 12-4.

Lets recap week 12.

Texans @ Lions 34-31 OT

 It’s a tradition that the Lions play on Thanksgiving and it also seems to be a tradition that the Lions lose on thanksgiving and that was the case again this time around. At least it was a good game except for that one blown call… you know when they took that touchdown away from the Lions.  I’m not even going to go into Su’s idiotic kicking…

Redskins @ Cowboys 38-31

This was a great game to watch, even better to be able to watch it with my dad. To watch the Cowboys lose with my dad, priceless.

Patriots @ NY Jets 49-19

My family didn’t watch this game because we didn’t want the Patriots to ruin our Thanksgiving. … We played Apples to Apples instead and had a way better time than the Jets… and the Patriots

Titans @ Jaguars 19-24

I just knew that the Jags would win this game! Sorry Abby.

Bills @ Colts 13-24

Poor Bills fans.

Steelers @ Browns 14-20

So glad I was able to watch this game with Browns fans. Fantastic game, well for the Browns anyway, I stopped counting the Steelers turnovers.

Raiders @ Bengals 10-34

I really have nothing clever to say about either of these two teams.

Broncos @ Chiefs 17-9

Peyton was Peyton and the Chiefs were, well the Chiefs so this outcome was inevitable.

Seahawks @ Dolphins 21-24

This game was like that Buffalo Wild Wings commercial; the sprinklers came on in the middle of the game. Wonder if that grounds crew worker still has their job? The Dolphins took the win with a last second field goal, ok it was 2 seconds.

Falcons @ Buccaneers 24-23

The Bucs almost pulled off the win. Too bad almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

Vikings @ Bears 10-28

The Bears really are better with Jay Cutler leading the team. No that wasn’t met as a punch line.  

Ravens @ Chargers 16-13 OT

Close win for the Ravens, too close for comfort if you ask me.

Rams @ Cardinals 31-17

“I’m picking the Cardinals against better judgment.” I think I was delusional last week when I wrote that statement.

49ers @ Saints 31-21

The 49ers were all over the Saints Sunday. And the new QB for San Francisco was pretty impressive to watch. Smith you better start looking for another team who needs a QB because I think that Kaepernick just took your job.   

Packers @ NY Giants 10-38

I was so, so, so nervous going into this game. The Giants are notorious for losing all their November games and then I remembered last year when we had a super close heart breaking loss to the Packers. The odds were definitely stacked against Big Blue coming into this game, but the team was also a part of a “Make A Wish” dream come true. Adam Merchant, 15 year old boy with cancer, had a dream to meet the NY Football Giants. He ordered the team to “play like world champions” and they did. The Giants were supposed to raise Adam’s spirit and in return he raised the Giants’ spirit to the level they new they should be. This was such a touching story and if you haven’t watched it look it up.

Manning threw for 3 TD’s, no interceptions, and even ran the ball taking a few hits. He looked phenomenal. When Victor Cruz caught a touchdown pass they even played salsa music over the broadcast. The defense was stellar, sacking Rodgers 5 times and intercepting him once. If only they could have knocked off the hideous growth on his face. Seriously Aaron, all that talk a couple weeks ago about getting a discount double check from you, I take it back. That growth on your face needs to go, its revolting and nauseating. I’d rather look at Bill Belichick than you… and that’s saying something, but I digress.

GMEN it was a GREAT win. Keep up the good work.

Panthers @ Eagles 30-22

The Eagles did a really good job of making the Panthers look great. I said that statement to one of my co-workers after the game and she said “wow! The Eagles must really be terrible!” She doesn’t know much about football but she does know how horrible the Panthers are because her husband is a Panthers fan.

At one point in the broadcast commentator Jon Gruden said “That’s what happens when your not a good team” speaking of the Eagles. Ouch. It was an ugly game to watch and the Panthers actually hung on to win the game. Yay.

WEEK 13

Thursday November 29^th 

Saints [5-6]  @ Falcons [10-1] (8:20pm NFLN)

 Taking the Falcons, but wouldn’t be surprised if I was wrong.

Sunday December 2^nd    

Jaguars [2-9] @ Bills [4-7] (1pm CBS)

Took the Bills in the preseason and I’m taking them again now.

Seahawks [6-5] @ Bears [8-3] (1pm FOX)

Going with DA BEARS

Colts [7-4] @ Lions  [4-7] (1pm CBS)

I’ll take the Lions this week.

Vikings [6-5]  @ Packers [7-4]   (1pm FOX)

I’m taking the Packers and hoping that Rodgers has SHAVED HIS FACE!

Texans [10-1] @ Titans [4-7]   (1pm CBS)

I’m going with the Texans

Panthers [3-8] @ Chiefs [1-10]   (1pm FOX)

Taking the Panthers though another Panthers loss wouldn’t surprise me. This game is pretty much the battle of who could care less.

49ers [8-2-1] @ Rams [4-6-1]   (1pm FOX)

I’ll have to take the 49ers

Patriots [8-3] @ Dolphins [5-6]   (1pm CBS)

I’d love to see the Dolphins win but it’s not likely, I’m going with the Pats.

Cardinals [4-7] @ NY Jets [4-7] (1pm FOX)

I’m taking the Jets at home.

Buccaneers [6-5] @ Broncos [8-3] (4:05pm FOX)

Taking the Broncos

Browns [3-8] @ Raiders [3-8] (4:25pm CBS)

I like the Browns in this game.

Bengals [6-5] @ Chargers [4-7] (4:25pm CBS)

Taking the Bengals

Steelers [6-5] @ Ravens [9-2] (4:25pm CBS)

Big Ben should be back for this game but I’m going to have to go with the Ravens.

Eagles [3-8]  @ Cowboys [5-6]   (8:20pm NBC)

I’d like this game to end in a tie. For divisional reasons and to help the Giants win I’d like the Eagles to win but I think that I’ll pick the Cowboys for the win.

Monday December 3^rd

NY Giants [7-4] @ Redskins [5-6]    (8:30pm ESPN)

They swept us last year lets sweep them this year and win! I’m picking the Giants to win. GO GMEN!!!!!!

Thanks for the edit Mom

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Shenoa Report Regular Season Week 12 '12

The Shenoa Report

November 22, 2012

Regular Season Week 12

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! I am very thankful to be spending this thanksgiving with my family in Tacoma Washington. It will be a little weird to be watching football at 9:30 in the morning but at the same time I won’t have to stay up late to watch the “late game”

Week 11 was very enjoyable to watch being that the Giants had their bye week, I’m sure I was much more enjoyable to watch football with too. I was almost perfect on my picks this week at 13-1. Lets recap week 11.

Dolphins @ Bills 14-19

 The Bills almost shot themselves in the foot but came out on top to beat the Dolphins. I got to watch some of this game at a local bar in Tacoma Washington with my family. My nephew seems to share my love for football. I’m a proud auntie.    

Browns @ Cowboys 20-23 OT

I got to watch this game with my dad and it was a heartbreaking loss for the both of us as we are both HUGE Giants fans. A Browns win would have really helped us. Damnit.

Bengals @ Chiefs 28-6

The Chiefs are horrible. The end.

Jets @ Rams 27-13

This is the only game I picked incorrectly. I guess it helps when Mark Sanchez doesn’t turn the football over.

Jaguars @ Texans 37-43 OT

The Texans scored twice in overtime to beat the Jags… and they only won by the skin of their chinny chin chin.

Buccaneers @ Panthers 27-21 OT

I joked that the best part about watching football on the west coast was not having to watch the Panthers play on tv… and then I saw that the Panthers were not just winning but winning big. I thought for sure that they would finally be able to pull off a win. And then just like the Panthers always seem to do, they found a way to lose. Disappointing doesn’t even begin to explain this game. I mean they were up 21-10 with less than 5 minutes left in the game. Sad.

Cardinals @ Falcons 19-23

The Falcons are slipping. They almost lost to the Cardinals.

Packers @ Lions 24-20

I got to watch some of this game with my dad and we both thought that the Lions might actually be able to pull off an upset. But then we remembered that we were watching the Lions…

Eagles @ Redskins 6-31

I mean its always fun watching the Eagles lose, though I wish this game could have ended in a tie.

Saints @ Raiders 38-17

This really wasn’t a surprise to anyone was it?

Colts @ Patriots 24-59

So, so glad the west coast wasn’t subjected to this massacre.  I hate the Patriots.

Chargers @ Broncos 23-30

Peyton tied and then broke Dan Marino’s TD record during this game and now he’s gunning for Brett Favre’s. I can’t wait till that day…

Ravens @ Steelers 13-10

Who else was humming the tune “I’m bringing home a baby bumble bee, won’t my mommy be so proud of me” while watching this game? The Ravens beat the bumble bees, I mean the Steelers. It was glorious.

Bears @ 49ers 7-32

It didn’t even matter that Alex Smith wasn’t playing this game because the Bears simply forgot to show up.

WEEK 12

Thursday November 22^nd HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Texans [9-1]  @ Lions [4-6] (12:30pm CBS)

 It’s a tradition that the Lions play on Thanksgiving and it also seems to be a tradition that the Lions lose on thanksgiving so I am picking the Texans to win this game although I’ll be rooting for the Lions.  

Redskins [4-6] @ Cowboys [5-5] (4:25pm FOX)

I’ve got to pick the Redskins to win this game. It’s a must win for them. PS I hate the Cowboys.

Patriots [7-3] @ NY Jets [4-6] (8:20pm NBC)

My family isn’t even going to watch this game because we don’t want the Patriots to ruin our thanksgiving. … I’m picking the Patriots to win. boooooooooo

Sunday November 25^th  

Titans [4-6] @ Jaguars  [1-9] (1pm CBS)

Call me crazy but I’m picking the Jags to win this game.

Bills [4-6]  @ Colts [6-4]  (1pm CBS)

I think that the Colts are going to bounce back and win this game although, in the preseason my uncle, mom, and I all picked the Bills to win this game.

Steelers [6-4]  @ Browns [2-8]   (1pm CBS)

I would really, really, really like to see the Browns win this game. Maybe this will be my crazy pick of the week. I’m going to take the Browns to win this game against the very beaten up Steelers.

Raiders [3-7] @ Bengals [5-5]   (1pm CBS)

Taking the Bengals

Broncos [7-3] @ Chiefs [1-9]   (1pm CBS)

I’m going with the Broncos

Seahawks [6-4] @ Dolphins [4-6]   (1pm FOX)

Seahawks should be well rested coming off their bye. I’m picking Seattle to win this game.  

Falcons [9-1] @ Buccaneers [6-4]   (1pm FOX)

I think it’s going to be a weekend for upsets so I’m picking the Bucs to upset the Falcons.

Vikings [6-4] @ Bears [7-3] (1pm FOX)

The Bears really need to halt this 2 game losing streak. But can they? I’m going to have to pick the Vikings with another upset.

Ravens [8-2] @ Chargers [4-6] (4:05pm CBS)

I’m taking the Ravens

Rams [3-6-1] @ Cardinals [4-6] (4:25pm FOX)

I’m picking the Cardinals against better judgment.

49ers [7-2-1] @ Saints [5-5] (4:25pm FOX)

Going with the 49ers.

Packers [7-3]  @ NY Giants [6-4]   (8:20pm NBC)

I’ve got to take the Giants, although in the preseason my uncle, mom, and I all picked the Packers to win this game. The Giants are well rested and over that funk. GO GMEN!!!!!

Monday November 26^th

Panthers [2-8] @ Eagles [3-7]    (8:30pm ESPN)

Panthers, I’m picking you for the win. You can beat the Eagles.

There are no more bye weeks. Happy Football Watching!

Thanks for the edit Kristen and Gideon!!!!!!!!!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Shenoa Report Regular Season WEek 11 '12

The Shenoa Report

November 15, 2012

Regular Season Week 11

What the (insert expletive) happened this weekend in football. I mean seriously. (Insert expletive). I spent the weekend in Charleston again with my best good friend Scott. This time I set my alarm so I wouldn’t sleep through the Giants game. I wish I had forgotten. I apologize in advance for the things I might say in this weeks report. I’m a little bitter right now. My picks this week were just about as good as the Giants performance, horrible. 6-8 This was also the weekend of concussed quarterbacks. Lets recap week 10.

Colts  @ Jaguars 27-10

I knew that the Jags were going to lose this game but I didn’t think that the refs would help them lose. They made some pretty horrible calls in my opinion. This was the first Colts game that I actually sat down and watched since last season, and I just got so angry and sad that this Colts team isn’t the same team I grew up loving and cheering for. I even had a little smirk on my face and may have actually applauded Luck’s interception.

Chargers @ Buccaneers 24-,34

I’d like to say the outcome of this game surprised me but it didn’t.

Titans @ Dolphins 37-3

Boy was I wrong on this pick. Tennessee actually showed up, at least my cousin had a good football weekend.

Bills @ Patriots 31-37

It was just another heart wrenching loss for the Bills. What’s new?

Raiders @ Ravens 20-55

This looks more like a college football final score. At least the Giants didn’t lose as bad as the Raiders.

Broncos @ Panthers 36-14

It’s the first time in a very long time that John Fox had a win at Panthers stadium. When you have Peyton Manning on your side you should expect to win.

Giants @ Bengals 13-31

As I said to my dad Sunday evening, I’ll say to you now, “I don’t want to talk about it. Don’t even mention it. “ Thankfully we can’t lose next week.

Lions @ Vikings 24-34

Just another pick I got wrong. I guess I forgot how much of a beast Adrian Peterson could be. Sorry Lions fans, maybe work on your defense?

Falcons @ Saints 27-31

I had a feeling that the Falcons would no longer be perfect after this weekend.

Jets @ Seahawks 7-28

It wasn’t a good weekend for NY teams all around the league, but I like Seattle so I’m ok with a Jets loss.

Cowboys @ Eagles 38-23

Well there was a tie this weekend but unfortunately it wasn’t this game. They say Tony Romo shines in the month of November. I guess that’s ok as long as he’s shitty the other 4 months of the season. I hate both of these teams so much it’s hard to write praises about them. The Cowboys did take Vick out of the game serving up a concussion after many brutalizing hits. Hopefully it’s too late for the Eagles to get back into the race for the playoffs and now I just hope the Cowboys will start losing again.

Rams @ 49ers 24-24 OT

The Rams almost had the win until they let the 49ers score a field goal in the final seconds of the game to bring it into overtime. Both teams couldn’t get it together in overtime so the game ended in a tie. This is the first tie in the NFL since 2008.

Texans @ Bears 13-6

I know the Texans have an amazing record but I think it took this game for me to realize that Houston is pretty legit. They were able to take Jay Cutler out of the game with a concussion and that killed the Bears chance for a win.

Chiefs @ Steelers 13-16 OT

 The Chiefs took Big Ben out of the game but couldn’t come up with the win in overtime.

WEEK 11

I’m going to the West Coast for the first time in my life this week. I’m pretty stoked about this. I can’t wait to write about my football experience watching the games in the morning eating breakfast.

Thursday November 15^th 

Dolphins [4-5]  @ Bills [3-6] (8:20pm NFLN)

 I’d like to pick the Bills for the win. We all picked them to win this game in the preseason.

Sunday November 18^th  

Browns [2-7] @ Cowboys  [3-5] (1pm CBS)

Dear Cleveland, I really, really, really, really need you to win this game. I’m picking the Cowboys to win just so you can be the rallying underdogs.

Bengals [4-5]  @ Chiefs [1-7]  (1pm CBS)

I’ve got to go with the Bengals.

Jets [3-5]  @ Rams [3-5]   (1pm CBS)

I’m picking the Rams

Jaguars [1-8] @ Texans [7-1]   (1pm CBS)

Taking the Texans.

Buccaneers [5-4] @ Panthers [2-7]   (1pm FOX)

I’d like to pick the Panthers, but it seems like the Bucs are getting hot.

Cardinals [4-5] @ Falcons [8-1]   (1pm FOX)

Picking the Falcons.

Packers [6-3] @ Lions [4-5]   (1pm FOX)

I’m taking Green Bay over Detroit.

Eagles [3-5] @ Redskins [3-6] (1pm FOX)

I’m picking the Redskins. I’m pretty sure the Eagles season is over.

Saints [4-5] @ Raiders [3-6] (4:05pm FOX)

I’m going with the Saints.

Colts [6-3] @ Patriots [6-3] (4:25pm CBS)

I’d love to see the Colts upset the Patriots at home, and I’m only picking the Pats to win because when I don’t they lose.

Chargers [4-5] @ Broncos [6-3] (4:25pm CBS)

Going with the Broncos.

Ravens [7-2]  @ Steelers [5-3]   (8:20pm NBC)

Taking the Ravens.

Monday November 19^th

Bears [7-1] @ 49ers [6-2]    (8:30pm ESPN)

49ers.

BYE WEEK: GIANTS (thank God), VIKINGS, SEAHAWKS, TITANS

Thanks for the edit Mom!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Shenoa Report Regular Season Week 10 '12

The Shenoa Report

November 8, 2012

Regular Season Week 10

We are now more than half way through the season. Tear. I’d like to say that this past weekend was a good football weekend but I’d be lying. The only thing that made it bearable was that the entire NFC East lost their games. 

I’ll skip my “politics portion” because I’m sure we’ve all had enough of that.

Speaking of half way though the season, my dreams of a Manning Bowl are looking pretty good so far. I also did pretty awesome with my picks again this week at 11-3.

I didn’t have a whole lot of time to get this report out by Thursday night so I’ve decided to go with the “less is more” approach to my writing. Therefore, I’m going to try to keep each game recap and prediction to one sentence.

Lets recap week 9.

Chiefs @ Chargers 13-31

This isn’t a big surprise and not very note worthy.

Broncos @ Bengals 31-23

Peyton Manning is awesome. The end.

Ravens @ Browns 25-15

Poor Brownies.

Dolphins @ Colts 20-23

I don’t care what people say, Andrew Luck is NOT the new Peyton Manning. Even though he does have a better rookie record right now…

Lions @ Jaguars 31-14

Lions are looking better, but they played the Jags so it’s hard to tell.

Bills @ Texans 9-21

Why are the Bills so horrible?

Panthers @ Redskins 21-13

HOLY MOSES THE PANTHERS WON A GAME. More importantly the Redskins lost.

Cardinals @ Packers 17-31

Does this surprise anyone? PS Aaron Rodgers can discount double check me anytime. … Too much?

Bears @ Titans 51-20

The Bears annihilated the Titans. Just to state the obvious. 

Buccaneers @ Raiders 42-32

Why do I always think that the Raiders are better than they are?

Vikings @ Seahawks 20-30

I picked the Seahawks to win this game. I love being right.

Steelers @ Giants 24-20

I really just don’t want to talk about it. Thankfully the rest of the NFC East also lost this week so we can count this game as a wash.

Cowboys @ Falcons 13-19

Falcons stay perfect as the Cowboys fall.

Eagles @ Saints 13-28

You could have titled this game “Watch Michael Vick get hit”  Hey Saints, thank you for marching in.

WEEK 9

Thursday November 8^th  

Colts [5-3]  @ Jaguars [1-7] (8:20pm NFLN)

I’m going with the Colts.

Sunday November 11^th  

Chargers [4-4] @ Buccaneers  [4-4] (1pm CBS)

I’m picking the Chargers to win but wouldn’t be surprised if it went the other way.

Titans [3-6]  @ Dolphins [4-4]  (1pm CBS)

Sorry Abby I’m going with the Dolphins. Is your mom still a Dolphins fan?

Bills [3-5]  @ Patriots [5-3]   (1pm CBS)

My uncle, mom, and I all picked the Patriots to win this game during the preseason and I’m sticking with my pick.

Raiders [3-5] @ Ravens [6-2]   (1pm CBS)

Gotta go with the Ravens.

Broncos [5-3] @ Panthers [2-6]   (1pm FOX)

Sorry Carolina, when Peyton is in the house I’ve gotta go with him. I’ve seen the Broncos play and I’ve seen Peyton play at Panthers Stadium and each time the Panthers have lost. I have a feeling the same thing is going to happen Sunday.

Giants [6-3] @ Bengals [3-5]   (1pm FOX)

My uncle, mom, and I all picked the Giants to win this game during the preseason. I’m keeping that pick. 

Dear Giants, please redeem yourself and win. Love,  Shenoa. PS GO GMEN!!!!!!

Lions [4-4] @ Vikings [5-4]   (1pm FOX)

Crazy pick of the week. I’m taking the Lions over the Vikings.

Falcons [8-0] @ Saints [3-5] (1pm FOX)

Is it just me, or do the Falcons have the easiest schedule in the NFL? Picking the Falcons to win but wouldn’t be overly upset if they lost.

Jets [3-5] @ Seahawks [5-4] (4:05pm CBS)

I want to see Tebow play but I’m picking Seattle to win.

Cowboys [3-5] @ Eagles [3-5] (4:25pm FOX)

Really, I’d just like to see this game end in a tie. I don’t like either team at ALL. This is really tough. I’ll pick the Eagles to win. Ouch that hurt.

Rams [3-5] @ 49ers [6-2] (4:25pm FOX)

As much as I’d like to see the Rams win I’m picking the 49ers.

Texans [7-1]  @ Bears [7-1]   (8:20pm NBC)

I’m taking DA BEARS

Monday November 12^th

Chiefs [1-7] @ Steelers [5-3]    (8:30pm ESPN)

I’d love to see the Chiefs win but I’m going to have to pick the Steelers to win.

BYE WEEK: CARDINALS, BROWNS, PACKERS, REDSKINS

Thanks for the edit Mom!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Shenoa Report Regular Season Week 9 '12

The Shenoa Report

November 1, 2012

Regular Season Week 9

Hello November. Don’t forget to change your clocks back this weekend! I hope that all of you survived Sandy, we are all fine here in Charlotte NC! It is super cold (for us) I finally broke down and turned on the heat and brought all my porch plants inside.

It was another great weekend I must say. I am so blessed to have awesome people in my life! The Ginn’s have become another family to me (and I think I’m converting them into Giants fans!!!)  I also did pretty decent with my picks again this week at 10-4.

Lets recap week 8.

Buccaneers  @ Vikings 36-17

Boy was I wrong on this game! So much for home field advantage and the statistics that favor home teams on Thursday nights. The Bucs tore the Vikings apart.

Dolphins  @ Jets 30-9

The Jets couldn’t even get the win with the Dolphins using their backup QB because of a injured Ryan Tannehill. Metlife Stadium chanted for Tim Tebow but he only got one rushing play. There is talk that Tebow could be traded… I hope he is for his sake. I don’t want the Jets to let gangrene set in on him too.

Chargers @ Browns 6-7

The Browns win their second game of the season! This was a great defensive game. The Browns kept the Chargers out of the end zone the entire day letting them only score two field goals.

Colts @ Titans 19-13 OT

The Colts got it done, it took overtime to do it but they still got it done.

Patriots @ Rams 45-7

This game was played in London, and I can think of about 31 other teams in the NFL to represent the USA better than the Pats… oh well. The Rams had to sacrifice their home field advantage as both teams were obviously on the road.  No other team can rack up points unmercifully as the Pats. Poor Rams fans and sorry to England for such an awful game.

Jaguars @ Packers 15-24

It looks like the Packers are back in action but it wasn’t hard to do against the now 1-6 Jags who are arguably the worst team in the NFL right now.

Falcons @ Eagles 30-17

Dear Atlanta, Thanks for beating the Eagles soundly. Love, Shenoa

Redskins @ Steelers 12-27

I know the Redskins lost this game but the only thing that sticks in my mind is the Steelers hideous uniforms. All I can say is WOW. And OUCH.

Seahawks @ Lions 24-28

The Lions really squeaked in this win.

Panthers @ Bears 22-23

When asking Panthers fans about this particular game I just got blank stares, and “I don’t want to talk about it.” Just when you think the Panthers are going to pull off an upset they go and upset their fans instead.

Raiders @ Chiefs 26-16

This really was a no-brainer. The Chiefs are just about as horrible as the Jaguars.

Giants @ Cowboys 29-24

Wow, yeah, this game… ummm well, I know I’ve said that the Giants have won some pretty ugly games but I think that this one ranks up there as one of the ugliest. I mean the first quarter was pretty spectacular, laughable really. I joked with friends that Tony Romo was the Giants MVP. And then I don’t know what happened. I really don’t know. It was like the bottom fell out. We were ahead yet it felt like we were down by about 50 points. And then it got worse… we had allowed the Cowboys to score 24 unanswered points to take the lead. I’m pretty sure I almost had an aneurism during the last 2 minutes of the game. They say no one knows how an aneurism comes about… I’m pretty sure it has something to do with watching the Giants play a divisional game and almost lose.

I started knitting furiously, got really quiet, (you know its really bad when I don’t speak at all)  and just prayed that the Giants would escape with the win in Jerry world.  It didn’t help that the youngest Ginn kept saying “man if the Giants lose I don’t know… man if the Giants lose, if the Giants lose…” I’m not proud of this but I did respond to him by holding up my knitting needle and say “I swear to God I will stab you if you say that one more time” And in that moment the Ginns were introduced to “crazy football shenoa”

Thankfully the would be go ahead Dallas touchdown with 10 seconds left was called back because Dez Bryant’s hand landed out of bounds as he came down with the ball. And because Romo isn’t an (Eli)te quarter back he didn’t have the connections for a comeback win. Big props go to Big Blues Big D for picking off Romo 4 times. Other than that I’d like to forget about this game. My hand still hurts from all that knitting. True Story.

Saints @ Broncos 14-34

After the Giants game I actually said regarding this game “Oh no I don’t know if I can watch another Manning play right now.” But I’m glad I watched. Peyton is back in his stride throwing 3 touchdown passes with no interceptions.  The Broncos defense also had a great game holding the Saints to just two scores.

49ers @ Cardinals 24-3

Well, the time of the Cardinals is over (I say this with just a little smirky grin.)

WEEK 9

Thursday November 1^st

Chiefs [1-6]  @ Chargers [3-4] (8:20pm NFLN)

I’m going to pick the Chargers to win this one but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Chiefs beat them.

Sunday November 4^th  

Broncos [4-3] @ Bengals  [3-4] (1pm CBS)

I’ll take the Broncos for the win.

Ravens [5-2]  @ Browns [2-6]  (1pm CBS)

As much as I would love to see the Browns win this game I’m going to have to take the Ravens.

Dolphins [4-3]  @ Colts [3-4]   (1pm CBS)

I’m going to take the Colts.

Bills [3-4]   @ Texans [6-1]   (1pm CBS)

My uncle, mom, and I all picked the Texans to win this game during the preseason and I’m sticking with my pick.

Panthers [1-6] @ Redskins [3-5]   (1pm FOX)

I want the Panthers to win this game, but by now I know better than to pick them to win. So I am picking the Redskins to win this game in great hope that I am wrong.

Cardinals [4-4] @ Packers [5-3]   (1pm FOX)

I’m taking the Packers.

Bears [6-1] @ Titans [3-5]   (1pm FOX)

Sorry Abby I’ve got to pick the Bears. I hope I’m wrong for your sake.

Buccaneers  [3-4] @ Raiders [3-4] (4:05pm FOX)

I like the Raiders at home this week.

Vikings [5-3] @ Seattle [4-4] (4:05pm FOX)

I’d love to see Seattle win this one. So I guess I’ll take Seattle for the win.

Steelers [4-3]  @ Giants [6-2]  (4:25pm CBS)

Well, in the preseason my uncle and I both picked the Giants to lose this game. My mom picked them to win. I’m changing my pick. It’ll be tough but I really think that the Giants can win this game! GO GMEN!

Cowboys [3-4]  @ Falcons [7-0]   (8:20pm NBC)

I’m hoping that the Falcons stay perfect this week. I’m picking them over the Cowboys.

Monday November 5^th

Eagles [3-4] @ Saints [2-5]    (8:30pm ESPN)

I’ve got to go with the Saints just on principle.

BYE WEEK: PATRIOTS, JETS, 49ERS, RAMS

Thanks for the edit Mom!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!