NFL Week 8 thread

[AgatePage]

An 11-minute TD drive.

By?

That was carolina's opening drive. They've done virtually nothing since, despite getting a fumble inside the Indy 30. Down 10-7 with 1:30 left in the half.

 

[zeke12]

Addai with the touchdown, Colts take the lead.

I don't think Carolina can play much better than this, and now they're down.

 

[typewriterhill]

Marvin Lewis and Bengals down 14-3, 4th Down and 1 at the 2-yd line, of course 8-8 Marv kicks the FG to cut the lead 14-6 with 2:11 to play in second quarter.

What do the Steelers do, march 67 yards for the TD.

21-6 Pittsburgh at the half and Bengals offense just couldn't get the touchdowns even though they had their way moving the ball.

 

[Eagleboy]

The naked referee streaker strikes in London!

Incredible. Kind of had to think he'd be there.

 

[Songbird]

So the guy I go through isn't home to take my picks; he's on the golf course. Of course, all 3 games I choose are probably going the "over." So now I'm just left with the afternoon games.

 

[mike311gd]

T.J. ... something ... just muscled his way into the end zone for his ninth touchdown of the year. Steelers 21, Bengals 13.

 

[Boobie Miles]

David Carr isn't very good.

 

[sportschick]

David Carr isn't very good.

No, but he is hot. He's also playing with a compression fracture in his back.

 

[Monday Morning Sportswriter]

Down 13-0, Fins kicked a field goal with a minute left in the third. 13-3

Bad move. It took them three quarters to get within spitting distance of the end zone twice (missed FG in the first series). They're not going to get two more shots. Not on this field.

 

[mike311gd]

Brooks Bollinger is a ****ing stud. I almost bought his Jets jersey two years ago. I'm sure it's cheaper than ever now that he's with the Vikings, so I still might.

 

[Rosie]

Brooks Bollinger is a ****ing stud. I almost bought his Jets jersey two years ago. I'm sure it's cheaper than ever now that he's with the Vikings, so I still might.

This looser fangirl isn't holding her breath. Childress will find some reason to pull Bollinger out of the game yet.

 

[mike311gd]

Give the kid some substantial time, and I think he could be pretty decent. Far from an elite quarterback, but he wouldn't be at the bottom of the pile, either.

 

[Rosie]

I agree. But I don't see Childress doing that any time soon.

 

[mike311gd]

I agree. But I don't see Childress doing that any time soon.

No way. Especially when you've got Kelly Holcomb there. Or something like that.

 

[hockeybeat]

Whom have the Patriots beaten? The Giants have beaten the last five teams standing in their way; right now, that's all that counts. And besides, you're a Jets fan; you're just jealous.

Patriots beat Dallas, who I guess have to be considered a good team.

 

[Hank_Scorpio]

Lions won't score more than 10.

Those 10 points would have been enough to win (that is, if the Lions had just scored 10).

 

[Chi City 81]

Yeah, do me a favor, Xan. Don't ever pick a Chicago team again. You're the SportsJournalists.com sports kiss of death.

 

[Hank_Scorpio]

Yeah, do me a favor, Xan. Don't ever pick a Chicago team again. You're the SportsJournalists.com sports kiss of death.

Well, either that or Brian Griese's arm is the kiss of death.

 

[typewriterhill]

...I can't believe GOD is a Detroit Lions fan!

kneel and pay respect to Prophet Kitna...

 

[outofplace]

Marvin Lewis and Bengals down 14-3, 4th Down and 1 at the 2-yd line, of course 8-8 Marv kicks the FG to cut the lead 14-6 with 2:11 to play in second quarter.

What do the Steelers do, march 67 yards for the TD.

21-6 Pittsburgh at the half and Bengals offense just couldn't get the touchdowns even though they had their way moving the ball.

Terrible decision by Lewis. The Bengals were running it well and Carson Palmer doesn't miss much on short throws (like, say, Kyle Boller did to end the Ravens' chances last week against Buffalo). The Steelers' fanboy in me was VERY happy that the Bengals kicked there.

James Harrison made the play of the game, though, catching Kenny Watson from behind, forcing and then recovering a fumble deep in Pittsburgh territory. That play, some great ball-control offense and the bad choice by Lewis helped cover up a day when the Steelers' defense was shaky again.

Oh, and welcome back Hines Ward.