Packers Extend Undefeated Streak to 10-0; Set to Face Lions on Thanksgiving Day
Aaron Rodgers had his most off-day all season, and still managed to get above a 110 passer rating. Jordy Nelson hauled in two touchdowns as the Packers defeated the Buccaneers 35-26 at Lambeau Field.
What's there to say about this Packers team? Everyone already states they're the best team in the NFL. And many were wondering that when Rodgers has an off day, what would happen? Would the defense falter? Would the offense not be able to score enough points? Neither were the case, and Rodgers still led the Cheesiest team in NFL history to another win.
The last team the Packers were 10-0, they went to Detroit on Thanksgiving and lost. Will they suffer the same fate again? Maybe. But the Lions have really cooled off after their hot streak at the beginning of the season, and the Packers are still on their win streak, which is currently at 16... I don't think it's ending this week.
What's there to say about this Packers team? Everyone already states they're the best team in the NFL. And many were wondering that when Rodgers has an off day, what would happen? Would the defense falter? Would the offense not be able to score enough points? Neither were the case, and Rodgers still led the Cheesiest team in NFL history to another win.
The last team the Packers were 10-0, they went to Detroit on Thanksgiving and lost. Will they suffer the same fate again? Maybe. But the Lions have really cooled off after their hot streak at the beginning of the season, and the Packers are still on their win streak, which is currently at 16... I don't think it's ending this week.
Retired defensive tackle Kris Jenkins says playing in the NFL is hell
“NFL fans, people outside, they have no clue what goes on. This isn’t like playing Madden. This isn’t like being the popular kid in high school. When you do those things in the real world, and it don’t work out, you still have your health," Jenkins said. "The thing about football is you’re directly playing with your life, the quality of it and the longevity of it. The stakes are up there."
And he also notes that he would basically do it all over again, if he had the chance to. What do we learn from this? That some players enjoy the NFL more than others? Everyone knows that the sport of football will lead to injuries, there's no way around it. And Kris Jenkins saying this, it makes you think that he just didn't enjoy it much. You hear former players saying how much they enjoyed just about every aspect of it. He is giving an interesting point of view, but it's really personal opinion.
And he also notes that he would basically do it all over again, if he had the chance to. What do we learn from this? That some players enjoy the NFL more than others? Everyone knows that the sport of football will lead to injuries, there's no way around it. And Kris Jenkins saying this, it makes you think that he just didn't enjoy it much. You hear former players saying how much they enjoyed just about every aspect of it. He is giving an interesting point of view, but it's really personal opinion.
Earnest Graham: Underrated, Underplayed All of His Career
Earnest Graham may be the fullback for the Buccaneers, but he should have always been the starting running back. He has always ran with immense power and is fun to watch play. In the 07-08 seasons, he started 20 games and had 354 carries for 1,461 yards, and 14 touchdowns. You can also add that he had 72 receptions for 498 yards... I just can't fathom why this man has been so underused his whole career (he's 31 now). And of course, the season-ending injury is not good news.
John Fox, Not Tim Tebow, the Reason for Denver Broncos' Success
During the preseason, many wondered who would be the starter come regular season -- Kyle Orton or Tim Tebow. He went with (clearly) the better quarterback, in Kyle Orton, and had almost no success. After the season looked to be in disarray for the Broncos, he switched the starting quarterback before it was too late.
Tim Tebow's success is not because Tim Tebow is a good quarterback. It's because John Fox gave him the system he knows how to work best, which almost no other head coach in the NFL would have done. He's giving Tebow a chance to be a starter. While he isn't throwing as good as Aaron Rodgers, or even as good as Mark Sanchez, he's still winning games because of the offense he is in.
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Tim Tebow's success is not because Tim Tebow is a good quarterback. It's because John Fox gave him the system he knows how to work best, which almost no other head coach in the NFL would have done. He's giving Tebow a chance to be a starter. While he isn't throwing as good as Aaron Rodgers, or even as good as Mark Sanchez, he's still winning games because of the offense he is in.
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Week 11 Predictions
New England def. Kansas City.
Atlanta def. Tennessee.
Seattle def. St. Louis.
Dallas def. Washington.
Oakland def. Minnesota.
Green Bay def. Tampa Bay.
Detroit def. Carolina.
Chicago def. San Diego.
Baltimore def. Cincinnati.
San Francisco def. Arizona.
NY Giants def. Philadelphia.
Miami def. Buffalo.
Atlanta def. Tennessee.
Seattle def. St. Louis.
Dallas def. Washington.
Oakland def. Minnesota.
Green Bay def. Tampa Bay.
Detroit def. Carolina.
Chicago def. San Diego.
Baltimore def. Cincinnati.
San Francisco def. Arizona.
NY Giants def. Philadelphia.
Miami def. Buffalo.
With Vick questionable, Vince Young may start vs. Giants
I believe that with Michael Vick not under center for the Eagles, they will be better off. He has 11 TD (0 rushing) and 14 turnovers (3 fumbles). He's only thrown 1 TD, 2 INT in the 4th quarter -- which is the Eagles' trouble spot, giving up way more points in the 4th than they're getting. With the talent he has around him, he should be able to rally the troops and do something with them, but he doesn't. I don't know how much better Vince Young will do, but I have a feeling he will show that he's improved himself... And besides, he's a proven winner.