I don’t know which is more remarkable. That the Vikings came from 33-0 down to beat the Colts? Or that the Colts ever led the Vikings—or anybody else—by 33 points?
If you don’t feel at least a little bit badly for Matt Ryan, you have at least mild sadistic traits. Ryan has by-and-large had a wonderful NFL career, but that’s not what anyone is going to remember. His extended social security number is now officially 28-3/33-0.
I genuinely like and respect Jeff Saturday. But Saturday will not be coaching on Sunday in 2023. Jeff should just embrace his inner “interim.”
Would you like to be Nate Burleson? Hell, I would.
Who won that game between Cleveland and Baltimore? Cincinnati, of course, which now has the inside track to the AFC North title.
By the time we got to the Miami at Buffalo game Saturday night I was already being treated for Battered Fan Syndrome. UTSA lost. UIW lost. Boerne lost. Rice lost.
But although I was curled into the fetal position, I marveled at Josh Allen’s performance in bringing the Bills back for that 32-29 win. And props to the Dolphins for fighting like rabid badgers in a very hostile environment.
Did I mention that Rice lost its bowl game? But at least the Owls gave up an all-time bowl rushing record of 329 yards to Southern Miss Superman Frank Gore, Jr. So, that’s some distinction, I guess. You’re welcome.
Sunday Soothsayer
Lions 27 Jets 24
Saints 24 Falcons 17
Eagles 31 Bears 17
Panthers 21 Steelers 14
Broncos 10 Cardinals 9
Patriots 27 Raiders 21
Bengals 28 Bucs 20
Chargers 31 Titans 20
Commanders 30 Giants 20
Chiefs 31 Texans 17
Cowboys 27 Jaguars 24
France 1 Argentina 0