Week 4 Thoughts and Observations
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:28 am
Here are some random thoughts and observations about this week's action as I wonder if Matt Flynn's career is over.
You just get the feeling Peyton Manning is toying with the rest of the NFL right now. Is there anyone who honestly doubts the Broncos could put up 50+ points against any team they face? It's definitely not smart to hand out the Super Bowl trophy to anyone in September but what team in the league has the defense to slow Denver down and the offense to keep up with the Broncos on the scoreboard?
Instant replay didn't work? Seriously, Atlanta?
It took a month but Tom Brady is back to Must Start QB1 status.
It was just a matter of time before Tony Gonzalez got it done. He's still a terrific talent and the TE position remains putrid this season so hopefully you hung in there with him.
Joe Flacco and Eli Manning are former Super Bowl MVPs. I just wanted to remind everyone of that since it might've been easily forgotten watching the two of them play on Sunday.
Are the Ravens the least impressive defending Super Bowl champion in history? Just asking.
Five touches for Ray Rice. That's some good coaching right there.
You impressed no one this week, Andy Dalton. No one.
So Robert Griffin III puts up good to great numbers in the first three games of the season and the Redskins lose all three. Then in Week 4 he faces his best matchup of the season, has his least productive game of the year and Washington wins. Figures.
Congratulations to everyone who had Sept. 29 as the date when Darren McFadden would get hurt. To those of you who picked a later day, don't despair, McFadden will get hurt again.
CJ Spiller hurt. Fred Jackson hurt. Next man up - Tashard Choice. Yup, that'll be a lot of fun to watch on Thursday night.
If the last two weeks are any indication, maybe everything in Cleveland was Trent Richardson's fault after all.
Jordan Cameron. Wow.
For all the NFL GMs who are loathe to use free agency to address clear areas of need I present to you Reggie Bush, Detroit Lions. Yeah, that's how you do it.
I have no idea what to make of Alex Smith. I didn't think he played all that well against the Giants but when the dust settled there was 288 yards and 3 TDs. I still don't trust him to lead a team to a Super Bowl championship but with that defense plus Jamaal Charles maybe he can get the job done. Maybe.
Arian Foster's not dead yet folks. I've been trying to tell people that for awhile now.
That was a man's catch you made along the sidelines late in the game, Julio Jones. Wow.
I think it's time to be officially concerned about Doug Martin. He's still a terrific talent and you have to think better days are forthcoming but 27 carries for 45 yards? Yikes.
It's probably all over but the crying for Maurice Jones-Drew too.
It came as no surprise to me that Matt Cassel gave the Vikings a lift on offense. He's very erratic but when he's composed and playing smart he's much better than Christian Ponder.
Wait, Lindsay Lohan has a reality show? I hate reality TV but I am so watching that.
Sorry, back to football.
I needed a wide receiver in my top league for Vincent Jackson this week and the two guys at the top of my list were Mohamed Sanu and Ryan Broyles (I ended up getting Sanu). Two guys I quickly dismissed were Alshon Jeffrey and Nate Washington. That worked out well.
I said before the start of the season that Ryan Fitzpatrick was the best backup quarterback in the NFL and he was perfect in the short-term because he would win some games for you. Over time, though, you can't trust him because his flaws become increasingly apparent. I guess we'll find out how smart I am about him now.
So the Rams deactivated Isaiah Pead for their Week 4 matchup against the 49ers because they planned to give Tavon Austin more carries in the backfield. Then they didn't bother to give Austin a single rushing attempt. Yeah, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that was rather poorly done.
Guess you haven't quite solved your Red Zone issues, huh Dallas?
Antonio Gates. Pretty spry for an old guy.
Throughout the offseason I was baffled as to why more people weren't targeting Reggie Wayne. Yes he's getting up there in age but he still runs great routes, has great hands and has a stud young quarterback throwing him the ball. What's not to like? Congratulations those who drafted him. You got yourselves a nice bargain.
That's not how you finish a game, Houston. Just sayin.
27 carries for 45 yards for Doug Martin? Yikes.
The Jets don't have much going for them but their run defense is legit. If you're starting a running back against them lower your expectations unless the guy is an elite talent. Even then he's gonna be in for a rough day.
Russell Wilson passed for 123 yards and won. Matt Ryan threw for 421 and lost. Crazy game this NFL is.
And lastly, a teary-eyed goodbye to Walter White. What a ride it was. Sundays will never be the same without you.
You just get the feeling Peyton Manning is toying with the rest of the NFL right now. Is there anyone who honestly doubts the Broncos could put up 50+ points against any team they face? It's definitely not smart to hand out the Super Bowl trophy to anyone in September but what team in the league has the defense to slow Denver down and the offense to keep up with the Broncos on the scoreboard?
Instant replay didn't work? Seriously, Atlanta?
It took a month but Tom Brady is back to Must Start QB1 status.
It was just a matter of time before Tony Gonzalez got it done. He's still a terrific talent and the TE position remains putrid this season so hopefully you hung in there with him.
Joe Flacco and Eli Manning are former Super Bowl MVPs. I just wanted to remind everyone of that since it might've been easily forgotten watching the two of them play on Sunday.
Are the Ravens the least impressive defending Super Bowl champion in history? Just asking.
Five touches for Ray Rice. That's some good coaching right there.
You impressed no one this week, Andy Dalton. No one.
So Robert Griffin III puts up good to great numbers in the first three games of the season and the Redskins lose all three. Then in Week 4 he faces his best matchup of the season, has his least productive game of the year and Washington wins. Figures.
Congratulations to everyone who had Sept. 29 as the date when Darren McFadden would get hurt. To those of you who picked a later day, don't despair, McFadden will get hurt again.
CJ Spiller hurt. Fred Jackson hurt. Next man up - Tashard Choice. Yup, that'll be a lot of fun to watch on Thursday night.
If the last two weeks are any indication, maybe everything in Cleveland was Trent Richardson's fault after all.
Jordan Cameron. Wow.
For all the NFL GMs who are loathe to use free agency to address clear areas of need I present to you Reggie Bush, Detroit Lions. Yeah, that's how you do it.
I have no idea what to make of Alex Smith. I didn't think he played all that well against the Giants but when the dust settled there was 288 yards and 3 TDs. I still don't trust him to lead a team to a Super Bowl championship but with that defense plus Jamaal Charles maybe he can get the job done. Maybe.
Arian Foster's not dead yet folks. I've been trying to tell people that for awhile now.
That was a man's catch you made along the sidelines late in the game, Julio Jones. Wow.
I think it's time to be officially concerned about Doug Martin. He's still a terrific talent and you have to think better days are forthcoming but 27 carries for 45 yards? Yikes.
It's probably all over but the crying for Maurice Jones-Drew too.
It came as no surprise to me that Matt Cassel gave the Vikings a lift on offense. He's very erratic but when he's composed and playing smart he's much better than Christian Ponder.
Wait, Lindsay Lohan has a reality show? I hate reality TV but I am so watching that.
Sorry, back to football.
I needed a wide receiver in my top league for Vincent Jackson this week and the two guys at the top of my list were Mohamed Sanu and Ryan Broyles (I ended up getting Sanu). Two guys I quickly dismissed were Alshon Jeffrey and Nate Washington. That worked out well.
I said before the start of the season that Ryan Fitzpatrick was the best backup quarterback in the NFL and he was perfect in the short-term because he would win some games for you. Over time, though, you can't trust him because his flaws become increasingly apparent. I guess we'll find out how smart I am about him now.
So the Rams deactivated Isaiah Pead for their Week 4 matchup against the 49ers because they planned to give Tavon Austin more carries in the backfield. Then they didn't bother to give Austin a single rushing attempt. Yeah, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that was rather poorly done.
Guess you haven't quite solved your Red Zone issues, huh Dallas?
Antonio Gates. Pretty spry for an old guy.
Throughout the offseason I was baffled as to why more people weren't targeting Reggie Wayne. Yes he's getting up there in age but he still runs great routes, has great hands and has a stud young quarterback throwing him the ball. What's not to like? Congratulations those who drafted him. You got yourselves a nice bargain.
That's not how you finish a game, Houston. Just sayin.
27 carries for 45 yards for Doug Martin? Yikes.
The Jets don't have much going for them but their run defense is legit. If you're starting a running back against them lower your expectations unless the guy is an elite talent. Even then he's gonna be in for a rough day.
Russell Wilson passed for 123 yards and won. Matt Ryan threw for 421 and lost. Crazy game this NFL is.
And lastly, a teary-eyed goodbye to Walter White. What a ride it was. Sundays will never be the same without you.