I'm going to attempt to do something a little crazy here, while watching football on a Sunday afternoon I will try a bit of a live blog from things I'm seeing going on. Currently it's 12:40 p.m. so I will make time marks and continually edit the blog as events unfold throughout the day. Just a warning beforehand I am a Seahawks fan and after 1:10 p.m. West Coast time, it will probably be pretty heavy on the Seahawks postings, stay tuned...
12:40 p.m.
Watching the end of the morning games on my Sunday Ticket compliments of DirecTV. Not really compliments of, I paid out the butt for this programming... I'm currently watching the Red Zone Channel (RZC) and am convinced this channel is perfect for those of you with NFL ADHD... The guy hosting the channel is literally eating lunch while talking about all the stuff going on and just gagged. This is high intensity.
12:45 p.m.
It's becoming very apparent to me that the Vikings are either just toying with the Dolphins or are actually bad. Favre may think he doesn't need training camp, but all signs point to he does. QB's this morning in general are awful. Carson Palmer, bad. Joe Flacco, less than stellar. Vince Young, benched. Only one showing signs of life is Matt Ryan and he's playing the Cardinals. Welcome to week 2 Cardinals, it's the beginning of the end.
12:49 p.m.
This just in, Matt Moore has been replaced by Clausen down in Carolina, QB's are a dime a dozen today.
12:51 p.m.
Bears have all but sealed the deal against the Cowboys with a Forte TD. Are the Bears good or are the Cowboys just awful? I think a little bit of both. Romo looks mediocre at best has a ton of weapons vs Jay Cutler who looks pro bowl caliber and his #1 receiver sounds like I just sneezed. Aromashodu? Bless you... Oh whoops, Roy Williams just fumbled, give it up Cowboys. They look like the Cardinals...
12:59 p.m.
41-7 in Atlanta, Max Hall gets his first taste of NFL action. Another QB being benched? Is it the blowout or the performance? I'm thinking it's performance based. Oops, he just threw a pick. Turns out the Cards are bad and the Rams are worse. Good news for Seahawks fans. :)
1:05 p.m.
Cowboys get a FG, signs of life. Onside kick here to try and recover to keep them alive, too little too late in my opinion. Bears go 2-0 with a successful recovery of the onside. Who knew? They've done it, Bears make the Cowboys look foolish. On the battle of who could care less home front, the Chiefs just downed the Browns in a thriller. Seneca Wallace, can't say I miss him. How did he end up starting in Cleveland? Things must be in bad shape. Congrats on 2-0 Chiefs. Now the Seahawks need a 2-0 as well. It's just gotten under way. Here we go!
1:10 p.m.
Wow two 3rd & 7 conversions to 1st down to start the first drive for the Hawks, this is lookin' alright! I'll be sure and keep you updated on the battle of who could care less part 2, Rams/Raiders. Should be a bloodbath... I am becoming a fan of Bradford, just wish someone decent would have gotten him because at this rate he might be dead by week 6.
1:16 p.m.
Touchdown Seahawks! No wait, holding offense. Awesome... 2 penalties in a row to screw you up from 1st & goal on the 1 yd line. 1st & Goal on the 16! How many chances will the Broncos give us? Tampa Bay 2-0? Like a full moon or something. Oh awesome, Hasselbeck picked off by Bailey. I'm having flashbacks of last week.... This "Good Cop Bag Cop" routine Southwest Airlines is doing is pretty good. It just wouldn't have felt right had the Seahawks scored on their first possession in the game. It just isn't supposed to happen that way. Wait, Norv Turner still has a job? I used to think a loss to the Chiefs meant an automatic dismissal...
1:25 p.m.
I'm actually getting pretty excited to witness my first Tebow sighting in this game. I hope he gets a couple snaps. Not this drive though, looks like it's time for the Broncos to punt. Oh unreal, a fumble on the punt return. This is why people drink bloody mary's on a Sunday morning/afternoon. Seahawks love to give themselves every disadvantage possible. Seahawks are making Orton look decent, something about the NFC West making good QB's look stellar....
1:30 p.m.
Way to let Royal roll into the end zone there Hawks... Nothing beats digging yourself into an immediate hole. They just said it's 92 degrees in Denver?! I didn't know that was possible. Two turnovers already for the Hawks, this is embarrassing. Eagles are trying to win it for Vick. The Lions are actually looking decent this year. Andy Reid just looks huge. Pretty sure I just saw him order lunch on his headset. Lions lose.... Cowboys and Lions have the same record, do they play each other this year? Could be a shootout.
1:36 p.m.
Tony Siragusa "Goose" is the sideline guy for the Seahawks game. To what do we owe this honor? He looks like he was in a couple seasons of The Sopranos. He and Andy Reid should wrestle. Hawks continue to shoot themselves in the foot, 4 penalties already. It's over 100 degrees on the field! In Denver! I can't believe this. My awesome wife just went to get us Chicken Nuggets at McDonald's. It's the only thing that sounds good to her being under the weather. My mouth is already watering, now I know what Andy Reid feels like.
1:39 p.m.
What?! We're in the second quarter in Oakland and it's still 0-0?! Who would have thought that possible. My prediction for this game is 6-3. Rams win by default because they have Stephen Jackson, who does Oakland have? McFadden? Shoot, I don't even know. Rams need to put it in the end zone.
1:42 p.m.
Arian Foster trying to pick up where he left off last week with what I'd call a pretty decent week. The Texans could be a potential Super Bowl contender if they keep this momentum up. Only 15 more games to go!
1:45 p.m.
Rams score! 7-0, there goes my prediction already. It's ok, I'll take it coming from Bradford. Rams are going to win that so we need the Hawks to win this so there's not a 3 way tie for first place in the NFC WORST. Lost all our momentum with all of these penalties, we look like ASU and the penalty bug. Frick, trick play from the Broncos, Seahawks D looks half asleep. Could be a long afternoon here...
1:49 p.m.
Uh oh, Ryan Mathews carted off the field in San Diego. Not a good sign for the Charger faithful. I'm not sure but it appears as though the blackout is in effect in San Diego as they didn't sell out, please correct me if I'm wrong. Everyone must have decided to watch the Raider game instead...
1:55 p.m.
14-0 Broncos, this does not bode well. Hawks need to get something going on here. Still no Tebow, it's painful on all accounts... Man, Chargers are bad, Jaguars are way worse. This should be a gimme. Still waiting for those nuggets to show up. I'm starvin'! Darren Sproles just has to be loving how he shows the Chargers time after time he produces and they still don't make him the starter when LT leaves. Mr. Durability award goes to Sproles in my book...
2:10 p.m.
Hasselbeck's new nickname: "Drive Killer". He looks ridiculous. Anything thrown over 6-7 yds is completely off. Give your defense a break... Sanchez finally got a TD for the Jets offense. Welcome to the 2010 season! Those nuggets were great....
2:16 p.m.
We love to not hold on a 3rd down & long. Work so hard for 2 plays then take the 3rd one off. Time to limp into the locker room... Need to regroup here, this is getting out of hand. Still no Tebow :(
2:22 p.m.
Ryan Mathews the self healer is back out on the field already. Bad news for Sproles fans, he resumes his duties as head bridesmaid. Orton looks like he can't miss right now. Oops, he just missed, a bit low. Whew, Broncos have to settle for a FG. And they get the ball coming out of halftime. Not a good combo, score points and get the ball back. Maybe I'll get to see Whitehurst perform? Need about a perfect 2nd half to have a shot here. Redskins are looking pretty solid here. So much for that Super Bowl prediction of the Texans. Still a half to go however... Schaub always does something crazy. Stat of the day: Steelers force 7 TO's against the Titans. Something you need when playing with your third string QB in the game.
2:31 p.m.
Revis you just got OWNED by Moss. Glad you held out of camp all preseason cuz you're so good. Yeah get your hamstring worked on like that had something to do with it. You should have to pay some of your check back every time you give up a TD like that, that was awful.
2:34 p.m.
Good Sunday night commercial for Eli vs. Payton tonight. Like Archie would be driving either of them to the game... Get real. Well maybe now after what happened to Brady. Can't afford to get in a car wreck.
2:38 p.m.
It should be illegal for all games to go to halftime all at once, let's space this out a bit! I don't need to see all the highlights, I've been here since it started. All morning games were awful in one way or another. Afternoon games are shaping up that way too.... Jets/Pats has some hope.
2:45 p.m.
3rd & 10, can the Seahawks hold? They need too. I like the Kyle Orton surender dive, that was pretty good. Contact's not his thing. And they fail to convert the third down. Time to score now! Hold onto the punt dillweed.... Sweet return! Just about made up for your early mistake! Now we HAVE to get in here. Bag Cop time again. These knuckleheads are making quite the name for themselves.
2:50 p.m.
1st & 10 on the 11 so basically 1st & goal come on Hasselbeck... He's trying too hard to get the ball to Carlson. Spread it out! You can do this. Touchdown Obomanu! I love saying that name out loud. Sounds like something you played in band back in high school. I was a master Obomanu player.... Hawks are getting back in the game.
3:00 p.m.
Now if we can get a quick stop here and get the ball back we'll keep the momentum going. Knowshon? Yeah I know him. He's not doing much with those pitches and draws. 3rd & 8, big stop we need you now! Oh what do you know, pass interference..... Come on Babineaux....
3:01 p.m.
Tebow sighting! Just standing on the sideline next to his buddy Brady Quinn. Meanwhile Knowshon finally got it figured out. Way to go Seattle D, you just screwed the pooch there.
3:05 p.m.
This does not bode well for a comeback. Ball's on the 1 yd line and it's 3rd & Goal. Need a miracle here to keep the Broncos out of the end zone. Field goal wont be a back breaker. Seahawks D just doesn't get pressure on the backfield at all, then when it looks like they do, they give up a 45 yd play. Touchdown Broncos, this is bad. Letting the team down D...
3:15 p.m.
Are you kidding me Hawks? You need a field goal anyway down 17. Dumbest throw of the day and it wasn't even intercepted. About to give up and watch Bradford polish off the Raiders. Carroll makes his first big dumb call of the season. Oh an offsides on the Seahawk D. Fancy that.
3:20 p.m.
Benched QB update. The Raiders have benched Campbell and put in Gradkowski who scored. Welcome to Oakland Campbell. Have a seat. It's gonna get worse (somehow) in Oakland before it even thinks about getting better.
3:25 p.m.
Jets put the Brady's in the hole. Not sure if you knew this but Jacksonville is horrible. Houston's trying to salvage something in Landover. Gradkowski not looking bad against the Rams, not looking good either though. Rams are looking even worse. I wonder what the guys that draw the Raiders assignment to broadcast on Sunday say/do when they find out they've got the Raider game. I'd be asking my bosses if they hated me.
3:29 p.m.
Week 2's official title is "Backup QB". David Garrard out in Jax, McCown in. All over but the crying pretty much in Denver, Seahawks have officially given up. About time to take a shower I think... Gradkowski trying to put the Raiders out of reach for the Rams. Might be winning himself a starting job too. Maybe the Raiders should have gotten Leinart?
3:35 p.m.
Houston's about to go down to the Redskins. So much for my Week 1 prediction of Seahawks/Texans in the Super Bowl. Wow the Jets just picked off Brady. Totally different game from their pathetic Monday night game. Oh man Houston just blocked the FG, maybe I spoke too soon. Plenty of time for Schaub to work his magic. Seahawks are still running like they have a chance to make it a game here between plays.
3:40 p.m.
Arian Foster having a normal game today after his 10 minutes of fame last week. Bradford's falling apart, that makes me sad. I don't know who I can't stand more, Tom Brady or Rex Ryan?
3:45 p.m.
Still bummed that Tebow hasn't been used yet today. It would have eased the pain of this loss a bit had he gotten out there. Hasselbeck is now just throwing up prayers and hoping one of them gets answered. Might as well be praying for a Jaguars win. Not gonna happen.
3:49 p.m.
I spoke too soon with the Texans. Schaub is putting together quite the drive here. Could be a good ending here...
3:52 p.m.
Are you kidding me Andre Johnson?! 4th down & the game and Schaub just throws one up for Andre. Game tied, 2 minute drill for McNabb. I'm not sold on his 2 minute skills. The Skins really shafted themselves here. Texans deserve this... Meanwhile Bill "Cranky" Bellichek isn't having a good time. Shoot Gradkowski threw a pick, Rams aren't out of it all the way. So much for that starting job next week...
4:00 p.m.
Patriots have just lost without a miracle happening. Sanchez just made them look silly on the goal line. I love a good Patriots loss. Cranky's got a mediocre team on his hands this year yet again. But Brady really does have pretty hair. Has Bradford done something good here?! They're trying to overturn a call, but I haven't seen it. Yes it is, TD Rams! They're not done! Bradford refuses to go away. That and the Raiders suck.
4:05 p.m.
McNabb is giving Schaub a chance to win the game, no OT required. Rather the offensive line with holding penalties is giving Schaub a chance. Patriots wait until 5 minutes to go to put together a very efficient drive. Oops nevermind, Brady sacked and fumbled. Jets win. Seahawks lose... At least College Gameday is headed to Boise next Saturday! Here we go BSU!
4:10 p.m.
Looks like OT in Washington. Then punter wasted 3 seconds by running around like a chicken with no head to end it. This will be interesting. Hopefully McNabb remembers that you CAN in fact end an NFL game in a tie. He'd better try and do something. Unfortunately the Rams are gonna come up short and go to 0-2. Depending on what happens tomorrow in San Fran, it could be a 2 or 3-way tie for 1st in the NFC Worst. Hey Cowboys, how does it feel to have the same record as the Rams? Better yet, a worse record than the RAIDERS! Raiders even had the backup QB in, way to go Romo. OT is starting, remember McNabb, it will end after 15 minutes of no scoring.
4:15 p.m.
McNabb might not even have to worry about OT rules if he doesn't get out on the field. Nice drive going here Schaub. Arian Foster refuses to be forgotten after last week keeping his name in the stat book. Tom Brady, you have been pimp slapped by Mark Sanchez today. How does it feel?
4:20 p.m.
Green Bay, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Kansas City, Tampa Bay, Miami. Congratulations, you are the only undefeated teams left as of right now. It's only Week 2... Houston or Washington will join you after this, possibly the Giants after tonight if Eli beats Peyton, and the Saints hopefully when they beat the 49ers. Quite the stellar short list after only 2 weeks.
4:25 p.m.
Gano for the win here, Washington is counting on you buddy! First one good, but a timeout will make it null. Way to call it Texans. Give him time to think about it.
4:26 p.m.
Gano kicks it and it's "Ga-no good". He boots it wide right. Amazing how the ice timeout actually works on these guys. Schaub you'd better win this here.
4:33 p.m.
Good call refs, he caught it and now they've gotta be in Rackers territory. Line it up, get it over with. Redskins fell apart here today.
4:37 p.m.
Rackers makes an appearance for the win! Will he be iced?! My guess is yes. No ice timeout, Rackers puts it through, Redskins complete the collapse. Oh the mayhem! What a day of sloppy football. This day shall forever be remembered as the day of the "Backup QB". Hopefully Eli & Peyton put on a show tonight, although I think I'm done watching football or my wife might never talk to me again...
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