Week 10

With the Minnesota Vikings visiting the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau tonight, its important to return to a very sensitive issue. In the their last meeting, only three weeks ago, Vikings defensive end Brian Robison was penalized and fined for kicking Packers guard TJ Lang in the jibblies. To make peace, Robison generously put together a gift basket for Lang. Because the fine drained Robison's funds he needed donations from his fellow Vikings. Here's what he got:
Christian Ballard: gloves
Hussain Abdullah: gloves
Jamarca Sanford: gloves
Christain Ponder: a walleye
Leslie Frazier: the rest of his gatoade and some advice for Robison
Percy Harvin: gloves and cleats
Fred Evans: recovery drink powder
Donovan McNabb: thigh pad and cocoa butter
Allen Reisner: used towel
Antoine Winfield: pink cleats
Michael Jenkins: pink gloves
Ryan Longwell: kicking shoe for future combat
Brian Robison: Packers first loss
That's a pretty decent haul for Lang. I like the sweet gift from Robison best.

Kickers have been considered, for lack of a better word, odd ever since the position becam specialized. From his days in Green Bay to his current time in Minnesota, Ryan Longwell has always been considered "normal". Must be the Cal influence.

Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson was inactive yesterday because he overslept and missed a special teams meeting. Classy. Can't be the Cal influence.

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham celebrated his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons by dunking the ball over the goal post. His fierce act left the uprights a little less upright. Players are regularly penalized for celebrations that do not impact the game. You'd think that a celebration that does impact the game would certainly draw a flag.

When healthy Falcons receiver Harry Douglas sure adds some spice to their offense. With running back Michael Turner, receivers Roddy White and Julio Jones and tight end Tony Gonzalez they have real physical presence. Douglas throws in a little extra quickness. Some splash. Rookie running back Jaquizz Rodgers can do the same. If they can pull it all together, get in sync, they could be a scary on offense. They seem a little off right now.

There's still a lot of season to go but so far I've been so wrong about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

I kinda thought that the Indianapolis Colts would get win #1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Maybe it was just hope. I hate seeing winless teams.

The Falcons-Saints game was super. Bold move by Falcons coach Mike Smith to go for it on 4th and inches from their own 29 in overtime. The Saints defense stopping Michael Turner won the game. They still had to seal it with a field goal but it was won on that stop. The last few games between these division foes have been classic. Great rivalry.

For the first time since the divisions were realigned, all teams in the NFC West won in the same week.

Seeing the San Francisco 49ers playing the New York Giants in a big game brought some flashbacks. Its hard to believe that its been a quarter century since these two ruled the league.

Very nice win for the 49ers. The Giants have been playing well. The 49ers just continue to impress and gather more believers with each win. Cornerback Carlos Rogers had a fairly up and down time in Washington. A former first round pick, he's playing like it now.

Patrick Willis is a beast. I love watching him play football.

GO VIKINGS!!!!