Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants @ 1:00 on Fox:
Langston: The Giants, at one point, were a favorite of mine to go deep into the playoffs. My faith in the Giants was born from a devastating front seven, Eli Manning, and their young yet seemingly brilliant core of receivers. But it was mostly due to the hellions they have in the backfield. The productivity of the backfield, along with my trust in them, has gone into the cipher. Brandon Jacobs has yet to go over 100 yards in a game. And it's easy to see why. Last season he attacked the defense, pummeling tacklers with stiff arms and high knees. This year, not so much. He seems apprehensive about hitting the hole, almost scared even. I'm not sure if it's indecision about where to go or anxiety over possible injuries, but it makes every rush he gets practically meaningless. Whatever the reason, until he starts hitting the hole like a hellion once more, the Giants will remain average at-best. ATL 34, NYG 28.
Drody: My gut says the Giants, so I'm gonna go with the Falcons. To be honest, When this season started, I was big on the Giants, and not on the Falcons. And both of these teams have played the opposite of what I was expecting. The Giants are reeling, so look for the Falcons to have a big game to solidfy their spot as a playoff contender in the NFC. Falcons 30, Giants 17.
San Diego Chargers vs. Denver Broncos @ 4:15 on CBS:
Langston: Last year the Broncos squandered a huge division lead, that allowed the Chargers to frog jump them for the division title on the last day of the season. And hey would you look at that, they are blowing another great start to the season. One that had them at 6-0. A season with so much promise being wasted, like a redneck with lottery winnings. I can't say their failures isn't highly enjoyable for me. As a Raider fan, it's pretty much the only enjoyment I get out of the AFC West race. So keep it up Denver, and know that at least one person is enjoying your annual slide from grace towards mediocrity. SD 28, DEN 27.
Drody: Again, I want to pick the Broncos, but I should probably go with the Chargers. The Chargers are just doing what they do always do. Win the division in the year, have a good, but not great team. The formula doesn't change. It's amazing, too, that Kyle "neckbeard' Orton dooms the Broncos chances in this game. Chargers win big, Chargers 24, Broncos 7
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears @ 8:20 on NBC SNF:
Langston: How long until Chicago fans realize that winning a Super Bowl with Jim McMahon has cursed the Bears for all of eternity? What other reason could their be for Jay Cutler turning into Rex Grossman part deux? [Being told "Cutler isn't that good. And was made to look great thanks to a well-run/simpler offense in Denver, Brandon Marshall and a consistent offensive line"] Oh, well, alright then. Enjoy the interceptions Drody. PHI 24, CHI 18.
Drody: O, the Bears, how terrible you are this year! It amazes me. Let me tell you a story. When the Bears traded for Jay Cutler, I was skeptical. I really was. And I told my younger brother, "Look, its not that Cutler is bad, but here's the thing. What if when Cutler gets here, our coaches aren't good enough to do anything with him?" He had no answer to that then, and so far it has come true. I have no expectations for this Bears team whatsoever. They will get killed on national tv for the 4th time this year. It won't be pretty. Expect the Eagles to win big. Eagles 48, Bears 7. That's right, it will be a blowout. (and no I didn't pick opposite for this game, because I have no hope for the Bears)
Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans @ 8:30 on ESPN MNF:
Langston: Drody thinks this match-up stinks. Most of America, probably, feels the same way. However this is one of the few games on the Monday night schedule that I am actually excited to watch. Why? Chris Johnson has been tearing the league up. His talents running and catching the ball out of the backfield make him appear to be a created player on Madden with 99 level attributes for everything. And I love it. He has been so good, it's just a matter of time before analysts start naming him as a player "they would pay to see." Speaking of which, why do they always use that as a compliment towards a player? Are all of these guys cheap? Or are the rest of the backs in the league not worth the scratch? Do they view the fans as simpletons, because they forked over the cash to watch a game not involving one of these cash-worthy athletes? Why are they calling us dumb? Am I reading too much into this? TEN 42, HOU 28.
Drody:Where did these games come from on Monday night this year? There have been some real crap games. The Titans will win this one, as Vince Young continues his hall of fame career with more victories. Titans 17, Texans 10
Drody: My gut says the Giants, so I'm gonna go with the Falcons. To be honest, When this season started, I was big on the Giants, and not on the Falcons. And both of these teams have played the opposite of what I was expecting. The Giants are reeling, so look for the Falcons to have a big game to solidfy their spot as a playoff contender in the NFC. Falcons 30, Giants 17.
San Diego Chargers vs. Denver Broncos @ 4:15 on CBS:
Langston: Last year the Broncos squandered a huge division lead, that allowed the Chargers to frog jump them for the division title on the last day of the season. And hey would you look at that, they are blowing another great start to the season. One that had them at 6-0. A season with so much promise being wasted, like a redneck with lottery winnings. I can't say their failures isn't highly enjoyable for me. As a Raider fan, it's pretty much the only enjoyment I get out of the AFC West race. So keep it up Denver, and know that at least one person is enjoying your annual slide from grace towards mediocrity. SD 28, DEN 27.
Drody: Again, I want to pick the Broncos, but I should probably go with the Chargers. The Chargers are just doing what they do always do. Win the division in the year, have a good, but not great team. The formula doesn't change. It's amazing, too, that Kyle "neckbeard' Orton dooms the Broncos chances in this game. Chargers win big, Chargers 24, Broncos 7
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears @ 8:20 on NBC SNF:
Langston: How long until Chicago fans realize that winning a Super Bowl with Jim McMahon has cursed the Bears for all of eternity? What other reason could their be for Jay Cutler turning into Rex Grossman part deux? [Being told "Cutler isn't that good. And was made to look great thanks to a well-run/simpler offense in Denver, Brandon Marshall and a consistent offensive line"] Oh, well, alright then. Enjoy the interceptions Drody. PHI 24, CHI 18.
Drody: O, the Bears, how terrible you are this year! It amazes me. Let me tell you a story. When the Bears traded for Jay Cutler, I was skeptical. I really was. And I told my younger brother, "Look, its not that Cutler is bad, but here's the thing. What if when Cutler gets here, our coaches aren't good enough to do anything with him?" He had no answer to that then, and so far it has come true. I have no expectations for this Bears team whatsoever. They will get killed on national tv for the 4th time this year. It won't be pretty. Expect the Eagles to win big. Eagles 48, Bears 7. That's right, it will be a blowout. (and no I didn't pick opposite for this game, because I have no hope for the Bears)
Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans @ 8:30 on ESPN MNF:
Langston: Drody thinks this match-up stinks. Most of America, probably, feels the same way. However this is one of the few games on the Monday night schedule that I am actually excited to watch. Why? Chris Johnson has been tearing the league up. His talents running and catching the ball out of the backfield make him appear to be a created player on Madden with 99 level attributes for everything. And I love it. He has been so good, it's just a matter of time before analysts start naming him as a player "they would pay to see." Speaking of which, why do they always use that as a compliment towards a player? Are all of these guys cheap? Or are the rest of the backs in the league not worth the scratch? Do they view the fans as simpletons, because they forked over the cash to watch a game not involving one of these cash-worthy athletes? Why are they calling us dumb? Am I reading too much into this? TEN 42, HOU 28.
Drody:Where did these games come from on Monday night this year? There have been some real crap games. The Titans will win this one, as Vince Young continues his hall of fame career with more victories. Titans 17, Texans 10
5 comments:
Langston: definitely one of your best pics so far. i would consider displaying this one in my home...and i'm not even an oilers or titans fan
November 22, 2009 at 5:57 PMDrody: the seinfeld strategy isn't really working so far...falcons went down to the giants
November 22, 2009 at 5:57 PMTeach: Thanks man. Did you call Russ to brag yet?
November 22, 2009 at 10:34 PMDrody: If your following the Costanza plan, does that mean you would be willing to host Festivus this year?
Drody: This MNF game is actually turning out to be pretty entertaining. You just sound like a bitter Bears fan.
November 23, 2009 at 9:54 PMLangston: Johnson is disgusting.
Also, does this feel like Vince Young's rookie year all over again when the announcers start talking about how he's so mobile and that his running ability opens up lanes for everyone else but that he needs to improve his pocket presence? I swear, everything the announcers are saying about him is verbatim what was said his rookie year. There should be a term for this.
November 23, 2009 at 9:55 PMDeja Vince?
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