FMQB: I’m sorry Miss Jackson, I am for real!
Game of the Year:
Seattle at San Francisco gave us the game of the year so far! I have missed much of MNF this year, mainly due to the quality of matchups, but this one was well worth the wait. There were 7 turnovers, defensive TD’s, a 10 point comeback by the Seahawks, followed by an 11 point comeback by the 49ers. Two struggling kickers that included a go ahead field goal and a game tying field goal in the last 1:45. Then 5 possessions in OT before an end of regulation game winner. Instant classic!
For the Record:
- Vinatieri missed another extra point, has missed 6 this season
- For the Record, Drew Brees is 2-2 this season while Teddy Bridgewater is 5-0, just sayin…
- The Steelers would be in the playoffs if the season ended today, and their final 8 opponents are a combined 17-37-1
- The Dolphins are technically only 3 games back from a Wild Card spot…The Browns only 2
- The Browns had 8 plays to make it in from the 1 yard line, and couldn’t do it…EIGHT!
- The Ravens with their triple Heisman option was one of the cooler things I’ve seen. Jackson, Ingraham and RGIII were all in on the run play.
- How do the Chiefs essentially botch 2 FG’s at the end of the game?!?!
- I’ll talk about Myles Garrett when I have time to write about it, but zero chance he sees the field the rest of this season. OH MY GOD, that was bad
Stat of the Week:
Marcus Peters has 3 INTs and 2 TD’s since being traded to the Ravens
Stat of the Week #2:
Falcons had 6 sacks on Sunday, they only had 7 the entire first half of the season
Stat of the Week #3:
This was the most 7 win teams through 9 weeks since 1990
Stat of the Week #4:
Minkah Fitzpatrick, 5 INT’s, most on the Steelers since 2010
Stat of the Week #5:
Most telling statistic: There is only 1 team with a negative turnover ratio that would be in the playoffs if the season ended today, and it’s the Bills at -1
Stat of the Week #6:
Through his first 16 games, Lamar Jackson has more wins than Patrick Mahomes, more rush yards than LaDainian Tomlinson, a better passer rating than Tom Brady, more yards per attempt than Aaron Rodgers, and a better completion percentage than Drew Brees.
Stat of the Week #7:
The Steelers had 2+ takeaways in 8 straight games for the first time in 30 years
Stat of the Week #8:
Lamar Jackson became the 2nd player ever with 2 perfect passer rating games in the same season. Sure it was against Miami and Cincinnati, but still impressive
Stolen Stat
Saquon Barkley averaged 2.77 INCHES per rush on Sunday
More on Lamar:
Lamar Jackson’s TD run is going to be shown on highlight reels for years to come. Just like most of us remember Mike Vick’s OT 50+ yarder against the Vikings, despite handily winning the game, this was a better play than Vick’s
Quick note on Kaepernick:
I’m trying to stay away from this subject as much as I can, but if the reports and demands by the NFL on his Saturday workout are true, the NFL is looking 10 times worse than if they hadn’t done a workout at all. This felt like a PR stunt the entire time, and it’s turning from a gesture of goodwill to more ammo for Colin’s camp.
Quote of the Week:
“Who keeps puttin’ all the towels on the top shelf?” Tarik Cohen
For the Record 2:
Geno said Heads, period
2pt Tracker:
Texans: +1
Redskins: +1
Jaguars: -1
Dolphins: -1
Memes of the Week:
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