NFL Week In Review-Week 3

A review of yesterday’s NFL action:

The Houston Texans continue to redefine the word suck. They got creamed yesterday by the Redskins, 31-15, in a game that could have been even worse. The Texans had a chance to get back in the game, as they returned a fumble for a touchdown, which would have cut the margin to 31-21. But, it was called back on a penalty for unnecessary roughness. The Texans have three chances for a win this year, as Oakland is on the schedule, in addition to two meetings with the Titans.

The New York Giants showed up for one quarter yesterday. Unfortunately for them, it was the 4th quarter. Seattle led 42-3, before calling off the dogs. The G-Men made it respectable and lost 42-30. Seattle looks really strong right now. They are the team to beat in the NFC after three weeks.

The Iggles showed up in the City by the Bay, winning comfortably over the 49ers. Brian Westbrook had three touchdowns, and the defense had a 98 yard fumble return. Philly is healthy, and they are back. You might could even call them the Dreaded and Feared.

What is up with Arizona? They have two great receivers in Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin, a great running back in Edgerrin James, a still serviceable quarterback in Kurt Warner, and a brand new stadium. So far, though, they are the same old Cardinals. They found a new way to lose yesterday, as Marc Bulger of the Rams fumbled in Cardinals’ territory late in the game. The Cardinals were trying to set up a game-winning field goal, when Kurt Warner fumbled a snap, and the Rams recovered. The Cardinals are cursed, just as they were in Chicago and St. Louis.

I thought Cleveland was going to pull it off yesterday, but the Ravens found a way to win. Good teams do that. The Ravens are good. The Browns are not.

Speaking of Ohio, the Bengals went to Pittsburgh and got a big win over the Steelers. Carson Palmer was unconscious, throwing four touchdown passes. The Bengals are undefeated, and the Steelers are 1-2.

Chicago and Minnesota played an ugly one yesterday in the Twin Cities. Rex Grossman threw a touchdown pass to the Vikings, and one for the Bears. Lucky for him, the Bears won.

As many expected, Green Bay and Detroit had a shootout yesterday. Brett Favre threw for another million yards, and this time, the Packers won. The Lions are the most mediocre franchise in the NFL. I don’t know which is worse: being mediocre, or being sorry. At least when you're sorry, you have a chance for a good draft pick. Of course, ask the Houston Texans about high draft picks.

The Buccaneers had a horrible day yesterday. First, they lost their third in a row, 26-24 to the Panthers. Then, Chris Simms had to be rushed to the hospital, and was briefly in critical condition. He had been hit so hard that his spleen ruptured, and had to be removed. He is doing better, and should recover. The Bucs are in big trouble, however.

The Colts took care of business against the Jaguars. Peyton Manning had a rushing touchdown, on a quarterback bootleg around the right end from one yard out. I expected him to have a rough day, but he did pass for a touchdown and run for a touchdown. The Colts are still very good.

In the AFC East, the Jets went to Buffalo and took care of business. As long as they can stay healthy, they will be vastly improved over last year, when they went through five quarterbacks.

The Dolphins barely got their first win yesterday, squeaking by the Titans, 13-10. Daunte Culpepper has not fully recovered from his knee injury, and is a shell of his former self. Miami has a chance for another win next week, as they play the Texans.

Last night, the Patriots laid an egg against the Broncos. The Pats’ lack of receivers will come back to bite them. Speaking of receivers, Javon Walker had his coming out party, with 130 yards and two touchdowns. I need to put him back in my fantasy lineup after they come back from next week’s bye.