I could usually give a rip about AFC games, but last night’s was certainly the exception—what a battle. If Donovan McNabb could mount just one comback like Peyton did last night in his entire career, the city of Philadelphia would replace the Rocky statue at the Museum with one of his likeness. Oh well.
Everybody is all over Bill Belichick today for his late game call to go for it on 4th and 1 on their own 28 yard line. They say that he showed a complete lack of faith in his defense. I say he couldn’t have shown more. Let’s see…give Peyton 70+ yards or 28 yards to earn a touchdown with 2 minutes to go?…don’t you think he took that into account?!
Bill Belichick showed an enormous amount of faith in his defense AND his offense—they both failed him. At least Bill is consistent with his decisions—unlike Andy Reid. Here’s a coach who attempts a 4th and 1 from inside his own territory one week and kicks a field goal from the ONE yard line the next! What kind of confidence is that in your offense or defense?! Red Zone woes…I smell my next Most Important Stat post brewing… Good ole’ Donovan overthrew Brent Celek in the corner for a touchdown, had an interception dropped, and almost overthrew the wide open Jeremy Maclin for that late touchdown. Someone stop the madness!!!
My player of the week: Jason Avant
Congrats to Jason for his career game! 8 receptions and 156 yards. Jason has quietly excelled in the West Coast offense and his fearlessness to go across the middle has reaped him big rewards. Jason is the game’s best slot receiver and he remains completely underrated. Cheers Jason!
