Here was your best late game in the NFL:
Jets 20, Dolphins 17
I guess this contest wins by a matter of default with the other two late games being blowouts. After being finding itself in a 20-3 hole early in the fourth quarter, Miami fought all the way back to make it a three-point game with under a minute to play. A 50-yard field goal attempt by Olindo Mare fell just short, however, and New York hung on for the victory.
Most impressed with: WR Laveranues Coles had a great game with five catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns. It’s amazing how QB Chad Pennington can continue to find Coles open on so many plays with no real threat on the other side. Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown finally had a breakout day in rushing 22 times for 127 yards and one touchdown. The biggest thing about Brown’s day was the 5.8 yards he averaged per carry.
Least impressed with: Eric Mangini should settle on one running back and right now, the hot hand is Leon Washington. Washington only carried the ball 11 times in this contest, but managed 5.3 yards per attempt and should get the bulk of the carries. Mangini has to find a running game if his team is going to be serious contenders with the Patriots in the AFC East.
Quick Shots:
Okay, who pissed off Pittsburgh? A few days ago Ben Roethlisberger said this team was starting over and the Steelers certainly stuck with that plan Sunday, trouncing the Chiefs 45-7. Roethlisberger was outstanding in going 16 for 19 for 238 yards and two touchdowns. More important than numbers, however, was the way he stood in the pocket like he’s done for the past two seasons and didn’t dive out of plays. He also didn’t throw any interceptions, which has plagued him so far this season. With Cincinnati and Baltimore both falling Sunday, Pittsburgh is starting its climb back up the AFC North totem pole. Nice day by RB Willie Parker (21 carries for 109 yards and two scores) too…Okay, who pissed off San Diego? Nobody? Oh, I guess they’ve played this well all season, huh? The Chargers embarrassed the 49ers 48-19 in a fantasy dream day by RB LaDainian Tomlinson. Four touchdowns on just 71 yards rushing for Tomlinson as San Diego improved to 4-1 on the season. QB Philip Rivers was excellent as well in going 29 of 39 for 334 yards and two touchdowns. Tough day for San Francisco defense – the Niners D gave up a total of 421 yards…
Don’t forget to check out my NFL Random Thoughts blog on Monday.
