Week 5 Reactions
Well, while the Eagles-Cowboys game lived up to the hype, Terrell Owens (Dallas-WR) certainly didn't. Honestly, I'm really surprised. He's a guy who always seems to play well when the spotlight is shining (positively or negatively) and I thought he'd have a big game. Couldn't have happenned to a nicer guy.
PLAYER OF THE DAY: Have to go with Donovan McNabb (PHI-QB), who continues to have a phenomenal season regardless of who is lining up at receiver around him. McNabb finished with 354 passing yards and three TDs (one rushing) in a big NFC East win for the Eagles.
GOAT OF THE DAY: Same game, but Drew Bledsoe (Dallas-QB) shouldn't be the Cowboys quarterback next week. After such a dreadful performance (18-for-38, 223 yards, one rushing touchdown), it's time for Bill Parcells to roll with Tony Romo (Dallas-QB).
STILL HOLDING MY BREATH: The awful drag-down grab by Arizona's Antrel Rolle on Larry Johnson (Kansas City-RB) late in Sunday's game was scary for all LJ owners. He wasn't moving for a while until finally getting up and walking off the field. He didn't return and while it looks like he'll be ok, I'll definitely be keeping an eye on reports out of KC this week. How does Rolle not get thrown out of the game for that? It seemed pretty blatant to me.
ROOKIE QBS: I write a whole column talking about the troubles associated with rookie QBs and then Matt Leinart (ARZ-QB), Bruce Gradkowski (TB-QB) and Vince Young (TEN-QB) all play pretty darn well. Leinart looked like a veteran through most of the game and Gradkowski did a nice job as well. Young didn't post great numbers, but he had the Titans on the verge of beating Indy and scored on a nice little TD run. Of course, none of them won, but I was impressed by all three this week, especially Leinart.
I'M A BELIEVER: Here's to Greg Jennings (GB-WR) who is officially a must-start in all fantasy leagues. The rookie had his best week yet with 105 receiving yards on five catches and a touchdown this week. He's the Anquan Boldin (ARZ-WR) of this season.
TEAM DEFENSE THAT CARRIED/KILLED YOU: The Minnesota Defense didn't just carry/kill you (two TDs scored, three INTs, fumble recovery, five sacks), it did so very late. Both of the Vikings' defensive scores came in the fourth quarter. It went from pretty good day to in-the-clouds in a hurry.
KICKER THAT CARRIED/KILLED YOU: Robbie Gould (CHI-K) had four field goals and four extra points against Buffalo. Yippee.
MONDAY, MONDAY
Denver at Baltimore, 9 p.m. - I'm expecting very little offense in this one, which means it'll probably be 41-34 with the way I've been going this season. While the Monday night games have featured some big performances this season, I'm wondering if this is the week where we see very few trailing teams come back because the defenses dominate.
PLAYER OF THE DAY: Have to go with Donovan McNabb (PHI-QB), who continues to have a phenomenal season regardless of who is lining up at receiver around him. McNabb finished with 354 passing yards and three TDs (one rushing) in a big NFC East win for the Eagles.
GOAT OF THE DAY: Same game, but Drew Bledsoe (Dallas-QB) shouldn't be the Cowboys quarterback next week. After such a dreadful performance (18-for-38, 223 yards, one rushing touchdown), it's time for Bill Parcells to roll with Tony Romo (Dallas-QB).
STILL HOLDING MY BREATH: The awful drag-down grab by Arizona's Antrel Rolle on Larry Johnson (Kansas City-RB) late in Sunday's game was scary for all LJ owners. He wasn't moving for a while until finally getting up and walking off the field. He didn't return and while it looks like he'll be ok, I'll definitely be keeping an eye on reports out of KC this week. How does Rolle not get thrown out of the game for that? It seemed pretty blatant to me.
ROOKIE QBS: I write a whole column talking about the troubles associated with rookie QBs and then Matt Leinart (ARZ-QB), Bruce Gradkowski (TB-QB) and Vince Young (TEN-QB) all play pretty darn well. Leinart looked like a veteran through most of the game and Gradkowski did a nice job as well. Young didn't post great numbers, but he had the Titans on the verge of beating Indy and scored on a nice little TD run. Of course, none of them won, but I was impressed by all three this week, especially Leinart.
I'M A BELIEVER: Here's to Greg Jennings (GB-WR) who is officially a must-start in all fantasy leagues. The rookie had his best week yet with 105 receiving yards on five catches and a touchdown this week. He's the Anquan Boldin (ARZ-WR) of this season.
TEAM DEFENSE THAT CARRIED/KILLED YOU: The Minnesota Defense didn't just carry/kill you (two TDs scored, three INTs, fumble recovery, five sacks), it did so very late. Both of the Vikings' defensive scores came in the fourth quarter. It went from pretty good day to in-the-clouds in a hurry.
KICKER THAT CARRIED/KILLED YOU: Robbie Gould (CHI-K) had four field goals and four extra points against Buffalo. Yippee.
MONDAY, MONDAY
Denver at Baltimore, 9 p.m. - I'm expecting very little offense in this one, which means it'll probably be 41-34 with the way I've been going this season. While the Monday night games have featured some big performances this season, I'm wondering if this is the week where we see very few trailing teams come back because the defenses dominate.
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