Pre-MNF Thoughts: Week 7

Just some tidbits from Week 7 of the NFL.

The Brady Bunch Strikes Again

Pretty much all Tom Brady did was break his own record for touchdown passes in a single game in this expected Patriot rout against the Dolphins. Brady had 6 touchdown passes, but as always, the humble Tom Brady gave the credit to his receivers for making those plays, including Randy Moss, who had 122 yards and 2 TD grabs, including a spectacular grab 35 yard TD grab that had Moss stunned he caught. If the Colts win tonight against the Jaguars, we will be seeing a showcase of two undefeated teams in two weeks.
(Photo by Hans Deryk) ©2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.


8 Field Goals!?!?!

Tennessee Titan kicker Rob Bironas broke the all-time NFL record for field goals made in a single game, making 8 field goals out of 8 tries. Bironas kicked field goals 52 yards, 25 yards, 21 yards, 30 yards, 28 yards, 43 yards, 29 yards, and the game-winning 29 yarder as time expired. This game looked to be over in the 3rd quarter, with the Titans having a 32-7 lead over the Texans. But Sage Rosenfels came to play and led the Texans to score 29 4th quarter points, but it wasn't enough to beat the Vince Young-less Titans.
(Photo by Jamie Squire) © 1999-2007 Getty Images, Inc. All rights reserved.

Sunday Night Done Right

With the recent slump Monday Night Football has given us, Al and John have restored our interest in Sunday Night Football, and last night was definitely no exception. The Steelers came into town looking for another win to stay atop the AFC North, and the Denver Broncos were looking to avoid a 3rd-straight loss. Denver had a comfortable lead in the 4th quarter up by 14, but Ben Roethelisberger threw 2 touchdowns to his two tight ends, Matt Spaeth and Heath Miller to tie it at 28-all with just over a minute left. But, you have to remember one thing, or one person rather, and that'd be Jason Elam. As time expired, Elam kicked a 49 yard field goal to give the Broncos a 31-28 victory. As far as anyone should be concerned, the Broncos MVP is definitely Elam, winning all three games for the Broncos this season. Jason Elam is one special individual that the Broncos need to keep around.
(Photo by Doug Pensinger) © 1999-2007 Getty Images, Inc. All rights reserved.

Dolphins Down

First Trent Green, then Renaldo Hill, and now Ronnie Brown are all down for the Dolphins this season. Brown looked to have the best season of his young career is out due to a ACL problem, as well as starting safety Renaldo Hill. Trent Green wanted to come back and play, but without clearance from the doctors, we'll be seeing Cleo Lemon take the field again. The season for the Dolphins is pretty much over already, however. I expect Goose Egg and 16 for the Dolphins this year.

Monday Night Football: Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars

Woo...now this is a Monday Night match-up worth watching. The Colts look to go undefeated against the 4-1 Jaguars who are looking impressive every time I see them. Should be an interesting game considering last year, the Jaguars ran all over the Colts. This year may be a different story with Maurice Jones-Drew being a game-time decision. This will be an exciting game, nonetheless.

Patrick's Prediction: Indianapolis beats Jacksonville

Remember to catch Tuesday Sports Report tomorrow, when we deliver more news from Week 7, discuss the latest BCS Rankings, and give you a snippet of information from around the National Basketball Association.