NFL Week #9

Better late than never. I turned this week into three day work week and next week into a two day work week by turning my four day weekend into a six day one. That's why this one is being written from home. On to week nine in the NFL.

Now taking the lead for my NFL Joe Pisarcik/Carson Palmer Player of the Year is this week's player of the week award that bears the same name: Jamarcus Russell. Just check out his box score line for the game: 6 pass completions on 19 attempts for 31 years and one interception. That's just outstanding. Yes, he played the whole game. Sadly that's not his first score line that bad. It's not a reflection of Russell's talent but more a product of the dysfunctional of the circus called the Oakland Raiders. Russell has one of the strongest arms in the NFL. He can easily sling the ball downfield 70 yards. Yes Joe Namath fans, Russell can aim his cannon of an arm. If Russell turns into a Andre Ware/Akili Smith/David Klinger bust it will be a result of the environment in Oakland. With the coaching change and battles between Lane Kiffin and Grandma Palpatine, it's no wonder Russell's development has been stunted.

My hat is off to the Steelers for recovering from the knock out punch the Giants threw them last week and going into Washington and handling the Redskins. One wonders though if Ben Roethlisberger will make it through the season up right. He's taking a beating behind that horrible Steeler line. As it stands, his status is up in the air for this week's game. Even as injury depleted as they are, the Steelers still might be able to sneak out of the AFC that is suddenly weak. Outside of the Titans, the AFC contenders fall off considerably.

Speaking of the Titans, there was a rumor that the Titans were thinking of running some Miami Dolphins Wildcat plays in order to get Son of Zeus Vince Young involved in the game. They thought the better of it since Son of Zeus Vince Young's man-vagina is still hurting.

The Curse of the Funky Spunk Monkeys strikes again this season. The Monkeys are my fantasy league football team. So far my starting quarterbacks have been Carson Palmer, Jon Kitna and Kyle Orton. Palmer is most likely done for the season, Kitna is done for the season and now Orton is probably out until week 13. Watch out Joe Flacco, my new starter.

My Player of the Week is Green Bay WR Donald Driver. He put up 136 yards on 7 receiptions for one TD in an overtime losing effort against the Titans.

And finally, as usual, the Texans. Oy Vey. They go into Minnesota on a three game streak and lose. The offensive line was pushed around all day long. Matt Schaub got hurt on what some call a dirty play by Jared Allen. Schaub is out for two to four weeks with a surgically repaired MCL. Sage Rosenfels came in at halftime in relief duty. He looked very Schaub like when under pressure and maked some Schaub like interceptions. All the Sage fans get their chance to see the hero of the Colts game take the reins for the next few weeks.

The Ravens and their nasty defense comes to town this weekend for the only November home game. It's a must win for the Texans for no the reason is that it may be their only win of the month given their road record.

Goodnight and don't forget to wash after you wipe.