The Games That Matter...

To start things off, what a game tonight in Dallas. As much as it was a defensive battle the first 3 quarters of the game, the exact opposite of that occurred in the 4th. Dallas's defense did a pretty decent job keeping them in the game for the first 45 minutes, canceling out the sub-par performence of Tony Romo and the rest of the Cowboys offense. However, once the Romo, T.O, and Whitten started clicking, something just froze with the Cowboys D. If you don't believe me, just look at the two 75+ yard runs that they gave up to Willis MaGahee and Leron Mcclain in the waning moments of Saturday's game. If the Dallas fans need some closure and want to pinpoint a reason why they didn't make the playoffs, and how they lost a coach in the process, just look at those two plays. Can't say I'm not happy though, Jerry Jones deserves every bit of this.

My 16 Quick thoughts/predictions for Week 16

1. Peyton Manning is this years MVP.

2. DaMarcus Ware, Ed Reed, Ray Lewis, and Troy Polumalu are four of the greatest defensive players I have seen at their positions

3. The Chargers will keep their playoff hopes alive by beating a beat up Tampa Bay team, giving Atlanta and Philadelphia an chance to control their own destiny for the NFC Wildcard Spots.

4. The Chargers effort will be wasted because Denver will beat a depleted Buffalo team, and will clinch the AFC West.

5. Romeo Crennel is as good as fired.

6. So is Wade Phillips.

7. The Panthers, not the Giants, will clinch home-field in the NFC this week.

8. The Giants should still be the favorite to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.

9. Three rookie running backs with 1,000 yards rushing in one season, that's pretty impressive. 

10. None of them are the best rookie running back in this years class, as Carolina's Jonathan Stewart has all the tools (size,speed,strength) to be a premiere back in this league for years to come.

11. Detroit WILL get a win..............Next Year.

12. Rod Marinelli seems like a great guy and a great coach, but for a guy who has lost his last 22 straight games, he needs a fresh start.

13. Who will win the AFC East? Favre's Jets? Belicheck's Patriots? Parcells's Dolphins? 

14. My Prediction: New York Jets (Favre in the playoffs is just downright entertaining)

15. Game of the Weekend=Titans vs. Steelers: The battle for AFC home-field advantage is going to be the perfect description of football. Pittsburgh is not dominant, but something about them this year seems destined. I got the Steelers.

16. Philly at Washington will be a good game. I'll be there, Section 450 row 7 in FedEx field. Nothing like the nosebleeds to enjoy a NFC East Rivalry.