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So I did it again... I forgot to write about Thursday Night Football.. Please don't hate me, I haven't even talked about College Ball and there have been some games! But anyways, let me give you the quick recap:
KC & PHIL played: Highlight of the night-- they retired number 5- Donavan McNabb's jersey will forever hang at the Eagle's stadium in honor of the great QB. Additionally, Kansas City is 3-0 under Andy Reid. Reid playing his first game back in Philadelphia not being the head coach of the Eagles.
My Predictions for week 3:
Game My Pick Reality
GB vs. CIN GB CIN (34-30)*
STL vs. DAL STL DAL (31-7)*
SD vs. TEN SD TEN (20-17) *
CLE vs. MIN MIN CLE (31-27) *
TB vs. NE NE NE (23-3)
ARI vs. NO NO NO (31-7)
DET vs. WSH WSH DET (27-20)*
HOU vs. BAL HOU BAL (30-9) *
ATL vs. MIA MIA MIA (27-23)
BUF vs. NYJ BUF NYJ (27-20)*
IND vs. SF SF IND (27-7) *
JAC vs. SEA SEA SEA (45-17)
PIT vs. CHI CHI CHI (40-23)
( I know I should go for my team... So let the one time I doubt them be the time they win)
OAK vs. DEN DEN DEN (37-21)
Predictions entered on 9.21.2013, we'll see what happens on 9.22
** By the way, I totally missed Carolina and the Giants in my predictions... Caroline blew out the Giants 38-0!
So my predictions didn't hold up this week. Oh well there is always next time. But one thing that did hold up was my Fantasy Team!! I was projected to lose, but I came out with the win! I will say watching the game through the lens of a Fantasy Team is much more interesting than what a regular game watching experience can be.
This Week's notables:
Well today I am not even going to touch the Steelers. As much as I was proud of them FINALLY catching their rhythm and Ben connecting with DOWNTOWN Antonio Brown for some sweet little toss ups, air ups and one brilliant one-handed touchdown. There is still A LOT of work to do. I will still rep my team through it all, but I have decided that beyond them making the playoffs (ha ha), I would be much more pleased if the team just jelled, caught their stride and developed into a stronger better team. For the commentators, I get it, it's uncharacteristic of the Steelers, but is it really. I mean we had that drought before Big Ben came to the team and then we developed then we spent two years after our SuperBowl win in Detroit trying to get our stride again. So is it really that much to assume that a team is going to stay on top?! Yes, admittedly so we are one of the most notable teams, but all teams struggle.
So this week's notables go to the following three teams- Denver, Seahawks and Cincy.
DENVER:
Let's talk about the fact that Peyton Manning is just a remarkable QB. 37 years old, coming back from one of the most interesting histories with Indiana and then after neck surgery comes into the most amazing deal with Denver. It has definitely paid off for Denver and it continues to pay off for Peyton's legacy. He is by far one of the greatest QB to watch and watching how well he controls his team is remarkable. ESPN noted him as the top "Quality Performer" throwing for 374 yards and 3 TDs. He continues to develop and get better, stronger and much more controlled as the weeks progress, and let us remind you this is only Week 3! Imagine what Peyton will be looking like as the weeks continue. In the three weeks that say an EJ Manuel is still developing his game, Peyton has blown past the development stage and just sits in his own. Watching him play is fascinating and his leadership is unsurpassed. He has definitely transformed the league and his team.
SEAHAWKS:
As a Steelers fan, I will always get the last laugh after the 2006 Superbowl... Despite the fact that Seahawks fans claim we didn't deserve to win etc. But that aside, Pete Carroll's are taking over the west and solidifying why they are a great team. I can't say much, but it is exciting to watch this team continue to grow and establish their brand, their structure and continue to build the momentum. I will not be at all surprised with the Seahawks making a strong playoff run.
CINCY:
Cincy doesn't get a notable because I have been HARASSED (AJ), but because they actually continue to prove that they are a team to look out for. When the landscape of the AFC North changes with one of the dominating teams being on the outs (Steelers) it honestly is anyone's game. The rivalry that is Steelers vs. Ravens changes, and it means that teams like the Browns and the Bengals can step up and be seen as better. But let's start with the fact the Bengals are 2-1 and are cleaning up teams that have been the dominate teams- Steelers and now Green Bay. And these wins haven't been by luck, these wins have been due to the tenacity and resilience of the team. This team while, I don't know if they will be a playoff contending team, they are definitely a team to continue to keep an eye on.
Honorable mention:
Although it pains me to say this Chicago deserves to be mentioned. With a new coach and a transformed Jay Cutler the team is definitely jelling. Cutler has grown into a different kind of QB. He has more energy for the position and seems to enjoy playing the game more than he has actually displayed in the past. It'll be interesting to see what happens when the Bears find themselves up against the ropes, but as much as I was disappointed in the whoppin the Steelers took by the Bears, the Bears played one HELL of a game!
Week 4 Predictions:
Thursday night--
Game Keesha's Prediction Reality
SF vs. STL SF SF- (35-11)
As of 9.25.2013- I cannot believe that SF can't get out of this rut. Whatever toxic energy is driving a wedge in the team, it needs to be figured out. I like Jim Harbaugh, especially in consideration of his brother, but I need him to be the coach- stay out of the headlines for your antics and your tantrums and coach your team through some wins.
9.30.2013-
SF finds it's rhythm and takes the W. Hopefully this momentum continues as the season continues.
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