NFL Week 3 Reactions

Pittsburgh Steelers beat Indianapolis Colts 23-20
This game came down to a field goal, which I think surprised many people.  I thought the Colts had a good chance of winning if the Steelers played sloppy, and the defense of the Colts made sure the Steelers played sloppy.  Even getting a touchdown off a fumble recovery.  The Colts still had a shot to win this game after Kerry Collins went out with a concussion, I bet there was a collective groan when Curtis Painter took the field, but he did lead a drive that lead to the Colts tying the game.  And if he completes the pass to Pierre Garcon that would have possibly put the Colts ahead in the game.  So maybe Painter does know this offense better than we think.  He might have to start on Monday night if Collins can't go.  I think the effort was there for the Colts, that defense stepped up its game BIG time, but just didn't have enough offense to take care of the Steelers, and show this season could still be something.  At least the Colts have an extra day to get ready for Tampa Bay.

Buffalo Bills beat New England Patriots 34-31
That's right the Bills beat the Patriots. Something they haven't done in the past 15 tries.  The 16th time was a charm for them.  The Bills looked dead in the water in the first half, but pulled close right before halftime,and got to intercept Tom Brady four times.  Brady only threw that many interceptions all year last season.  Maybe this Bills team is for real because right now they sit alone on top of the AFC East.  They got a field goal at the end of this wild game to get the much needed win.

San Francisco 49ers beat Cincinnati Bengals 13-8
An odd score for a football game, but there was only one touchdown scored in this game as Cincinnati had their smallest attendance for a home opener.  So that means hardly anyone was ever there to watch this affair.  Kendall Hunter of the 49ers can get credit for the lone score, and there's not much to say about this game.

Cleveland Browns beat Miami Dolphins 17-16
Colt McCoy had to lead a late drive to get the Browns in position to take this game.  He threw a touchdown pass to Mohamed Massaquoi with 43 seconds to play on an impressive late game drive.  The Dolphins are still winless, and Clevelands goes to 2-1 after three games.

Tennessee Titans beat Denver Broncos 17-14
The Titans get another win, but might have lost Kenny Britt for the season.  He might have suffered some torn ligaments and could be done.  Matt Hasselbeck lead the way for the Titans in throwing over 300 yards and 2 touchdowns.  A week after beating the Ravens the Titans put up another good showing.

Detroit Lions beat Minnesota Vikings 26-23
The Vikings have had a double digit lead in the first half of every game this season, but can't finish the job as they've gone winless in all three.  The Lions were down 20-0 at halftime, but turned around the game, and showed they are a team on the verge of something special this season.

New Orleans Saints beat Houston Texans 40-33
This was a game that you needed to turn on in the fourth quarter as over 30 points total were put up in that quarter alone.  The Saints came alive in the second half and put the pressure to the Texans.  Drew Brees lead the way with 370 yards and 3 touchdown passes.  This was a game I thought the Texans needed to win to show they are a real team this year, but they couldn't close it out.

New York Giants beat Philadelphia Eagles 29-16
Maybe that "Dream Team" title doesn't fit the Eagles.  The Giants put the sleeper hold on the Eagles, and put them to sleep.  There might be some issues that need to get worked out in Philly, but the Giants have been able to overcome some big injuries already in this early part of the season.  The Giants are tied atop the NFC East along with the Cowboys and Redskins as we hit week 4.

Carolina Panther beat Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10
You were lucky to survive this game as monsoon weather hit Jacksonville.  Cam Newton couldn't keep his 400 yard passing game streak alive, but still got the win.  Blaine Gabbert got a rough game to make his first start, but still it looks like the Jags want to get him going now.

Oakland Raiders beat New York Jets 34-24
Darren McFadden ran all over the Jets, and the Raiders get the upset win here.  The Jets get to play the Ravens in Week 4, and could possibly get back to showing why they are expecting big things this season.  The Raiders are 2-1 and might be able to make some noise in the AFC West if the Chargers stumble.

Baltimore Ravens beat St. Louis Rams 37-7
My prediction of the Ravens running all over the Rams came true, and it's looking tough for the Rams to win the division like I've predicted.  Time to turn it around St. Louis!  The Ravens need to keep getting wins like this if they want to be taken serious in the tough AFC North division.  They look like the best team, and just need to nail that home.

San Diego Chargers beat Kansas City Chiefs 20-17
San Diego almost lost this game, and had to stop Matt Cassel towards the end to save the win.  The Chiefs look like such a mess that I think people would have been jumping off the Chargers bandwagon for now.  They are my Super Bowl pick, so I gotta stick with the Chargers until they prove me wrong.  I am glad the Colts play the Chiefs team in a couple of weeks, so they can pick up a win there.

Green Bay Packers beat Chicago Bears 27-17
Aaron Rodgers is putting together a great season throwing for almost 300 yards and 3 touchdowns.  The Packers keep rolling along this season, and are showing that last year wasn't just a fluke Super Bowl team.

Seattle Seahawks beat Arizona Cardinals 13-10
In a battle of birds, the Seahawks get the win.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Atlanta Falcons 16-13
Looks like Atlanta still can't get going in this season, as they fell to the Bucs.  Tampa Bay was lead by Josh Freeman who got the better off the quarterback battle with Matt Ryan.  There's no denying that these two young guys could be great leaders for their teams.

Dallas Cowboys beat Washington Redskins 18-16
The Cowboys won this game in surprising fashion, hitting six field goals to put out ahead of the Redskins.  Washington won't be able to get to 3-0, but still sit atop of the NFC East.