Pre-MNF Thoughts: Week 6

Just some tidbits from Week 6 of the NFL.

Rookie of the Year has Already Been Won

We have 11 weeks to go in the NFL, but I don't care. After seeing Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, I've already declared Vikings running back Adrian Peterson as Offensive Rookie of the Year. If you haven't heard by now, Peterson carried the ball 20 times, but rushed for 224 yards! That's an average of 11.2 yards a carry! He also found the end-zone three times in that game.

There isn't any rookie in the NFL this year that can match up to what Peterson has already done. Peterson is averaging 121.4 yards a game this season and has a combined total of 5 touchdowns (4 rush, 1 receive). Being the 7th pick overall, you probably can already say that this Sooner was the steal of the draft. And on a side note to everyone in the NFL, just stop kicking to Devin Hester already! Just thought I'd get that out.
(Photo by Jonathon Daniel) © 1999-2007 Getty Images, Inc. All rights reserved.

And Then There Were Two...

In everyone's mind before Sunday started, the Patriots and the Cowboys definitely was the game to watch. Even here in Utah on CBS played that game when normally we would've definitely received the AFC West showdown between the Raiders and the Chargers. Both New England and Dallas came into the game with perfect 5-0 records, and as we stated on last week's TSR, someone had to lose. That someone was the Dallas Cowboys who got pummeled by the Patriots 48-27.

Tom Brady had an amazing game, throwing for 388 yards and 5, you heard me, 5 touchdowns. Randy Moss had another touchdown, but wasn't Brady's primary target proving why the Pats are so good that you have to double cover Moss, but will pay with another receiver, whether it be Wes Welker, who was the recipient of two TDs and had over 100 yards, or Donte Stallworth, who had his best game as a Patriot, racking up 136 yards and a score. All this without their starting running back Laurence Maroney and tight end Ben Watson, who was injured in the first half. T.O., I forgot to "get my popcorn ready." but I apparently didn't need it.

This leaves only two undefeated teams left in the NFL; the Patriots and the Colts, who had a bye this week. Could we be seeing another battle of perfection in Week 9? I think so. Get your hot wings ready!

TSR Curse Manifests Itself Again!

The Oakland Raiders went from first to worst yesterday after losing to divisional foes, the San Diego Chargers 28-14. The Raiders did play a good game, but could not stop LaDainian Tomlinson, who looked like, well, himself in 2006. LT had 198 yards and four TDs of the rushing variety (Sorry fantasy owners of Antonio Gates, no passing TDs for LT). After reporting the Raiders were in first place, what happened? A loss, making them last place tied (Denver has the same record, but holds the tie-breaker). Well Raiders fans, it was fun while it lasted.

Old Man Vinny A Winner

43 year-old Vinny Testaverde was named the starter for the Panthers game yesterday against the Cardinals and picked up an impressive win 25-10. Testaverde completed over 60% of his passes and had 1 touchdown pass to Steve Smith. It'll be interesting to see if Testaverde is named starter again next week if David Carr is healthy.
(Photo by Stephen Dunn) © 1999-2007 Getty Images, Inc. All rights reserved.

Monday Night Football: New York Giants vs. Atlanta Falcons

Well, let's see. I could always do my laundry I guess. Let's see, just checking my TV schedule for today. Oh look, new episode of "Heroes". Okay good, what else? "Dancing With The Stars" is on. We get to see Mark Cuban again, I think; don't really follow the show. Oh, there's a Halle Berry marathon on AMC, might catch that. There's pre-season basketball on today. The Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns. That's pretty interesting. Umm... anyone up for a game of Madden '08 on the Wii? I'll just stop right there because you can probably already tell what I'm doing. This game is B-O-R-I-N-G!!! Umm... I guess one headline will be if Bryon Leftwich gets the start but that's it.

Patrick's Prediction: New York Giants beats Atlanta

That's it for this week's pre-MNF thoughts. Remember to catch tomorrow's episode of Tuesday Sports Report, when we talk about the latest BCS rankings and why this year might be the most confusing as ever. Also will be discussing LSU and Cal and why another Florida school might take the national championship. We'll be giving you our synopsis on Week 6 and preview Week 7. Talk about the ALCS and NLCS and some on Randy Couture's departure from UFC and lots more!