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Checking in with the halftime NFL scores, which by now are mid-third quarter scores ...
• After a 2-0 start, The Houston Texans seem headed for the all-too-familiar losing record after this week, and Matt Schaub is no longer the fantasy quarterback steal of the year. But that still doesn't mean Atlanta Falcons fans are bitter about the trade. Heck, they're probably bitter that Kerry Collins isn't their quarterback. But this might be the first time in Madden Jinx history that an injury actually helped the team. My god, Collins isn't screwing this one up. Explain yourself! Titans 22, Texans 7
• Even if Jon Kitna's 10-win prediction is wrong, he's a brilliant man for forcing everyone to think differently about Lions wins and losses, rather than count how high a draft pick they'll receive next year. But today, Kitna's moving the ball with efficienty (9-of-12, 90 yards in the first half) and Kevin Jones has a touchdown for some reason. Lions 13, Buccaneers 7
• The Patriots update could be written exclusively using the Control-X and Control-V shortcuts: Tom Brady is on fire and Randy Moss has two touchdowns despite a poor running game. Patriots 42, Dolphins 7
• Well, we saw this coming from a mile away. Giants 26, 49ers 7
• But not this. Bills 12, Ravens 7
• I don't want to say that Joey Harrington is secretly hoping for Byron Leftwich to throw a late-game interception, but I wouldn't put it past him. Falcons 13, Saints 7
• The Cardinals are sick and tired of being sick and tired, and came into this game ready to push the Redskins around. But not during gameplay. Just after the whistle blows. Darnell Dockett's unnecessary yet feel-good roughness penalty turned a fourth-down into a first-and-goal, allowing Washington to score the first touchdown of the game. Arizona, by the way, didn't receive the memo that everyone's supposed to be losing while scoring seven points.Redskins 14, Cardinals 6
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Try not to read anything above the double-line, Scout.
I tried using the Control-X, Control-V thing, but it didn't work. I wound up almost showing you guys what kinda porn I'm looking at...
Ah. THAT'S the Joey Harrington I know.
Bills 19, Ravens 7.
I'm gratified to see the old avatar reverse-jinx switcheroo is working.
Or, they're just playing well.
Or Joey could just hope for that inevitable Byron injury.
@lavaughn: @Matt_T: I'm still trying to figure out if that bad snap was Joey's or the center's fault.
That's apple-v and apple-x.
@Matt_T:
Was he molested by bicycle repairman Gordon Jump?
@I Party With Smoot: If Sesame Street taught me anything, is that sharing is caring.
I will say this: The Pats D needs to get Seymour back or Joseph Addai will run all over them. Peyton will then probably throw 12 times and have 4 TDs.
Dolphins just scored their second TD.
Bill Belichick just devoured an infant child on the sidelines.
Look for the Patriots to score 4 more times, go for 2 after each score, and onside kick it until the end of the game.
(sobbing uncontrollably, pulls the arsenic from the wood shed)
@A Magician Named GOB:
As long as one of those is Wes Welker, I don't care.
Should I be concerned that fantasy football has ruined my sense of sportsmanship?
@Brazil Thrill: With Martrez getting the start today, that's 3 UGA TE's that have gotten starts this year, and they were in school the same time as me.
Anyone just see Brady checking out Castle's package?
Yeah, me too.
Why is the strange latin man looking at the change in my pockets?
"That's apple-v and apple-x."
That's not very PC of you.
@bizzo5000*: Fantasy Football has ruined my love for anything football related. Javon Walker, Andre Johnson and Stephen Jackson. Needless to say, I'm in last and never joining a league again.
Is Brady sitting now?
This officiating crew is so bad, the home crowd is booing penalties called on the Falcons as well as the Saints.
@Signal to Noise:
yes, and that's why Cassel is a career back-up.
Frank Gore, Ronnie Brown, Adrian Peterson.
I'll be back for more punishment next year.
Except for Gore, he can kiss my ass.
Taylor pick 6! Brady's coming back in to destroy the world as I know it.
Jason Taylor that might not be the best time for a celebration.
Texans get a touch down and 2 more points!!!
Bush 41 and Babs approve.
Jason Taylor just pick-sixed, Cassle.
Yeah, Brady is definitely going back into the game on the next drive.
There is no question.
Brady back in?
@I Party With Smoot: @bizzo5000*:
I'm in the same position. What bothers me is hoping for an injury to the players on the team I'm up against. Course, I always wish for one on Brady, just cause.
why would Brady come back in? They're still up 21.
@TattooedMess(iah): There's no way Belichick will let Miami have a chance of covering the spread.
@Len Bias Cocaine Surplus: Patrick Cobbs think that was a petty celebration by JT.
Harrington's playing some decent ball, Falcons keep on getting stupid penalties.
@Matt_T: Isn't it funny how quite a few UGA players actually perform better once they get to the NFL? I always wondered about that.
@Scout: Easy now. If it helps any, the Cowboys are having a great season so far.
*ducks*
@bizzo5000*:
Why yes, he is. What a fucking joke.
@Slothrop: Belichick wants to make sure his team covers. Not that he gambles or anything.
@Slothrop: but what do you know, idiot boy.
I hope Tom Brady never gets injured. That pass was Sex Cannon like.
Matt Cassel is currently wondering if his Careerbuilder.com account is up to date.
@Brazil Thrill: Terrell Davis definitely agrees with you.
Roddy White looks like he's finally got it together.
What a return by Ellis Hobbs.
@Brazil Thrill: That's it. I'm going after your soccer team. Which one is it?
God, please let Tom Brady get injured on this drive.
- Everyone outside the greater New England area.
- Everyone who doesn't have Tom Brady on their fantasy team.
What's hell is when I have someone on my team playing against the Steelers. I pray for my player to get 35 points but the Steelers to win by one at the end of it.
It's really hard on the brain to cheer and boo at the same time.
The Patriots really need a new backup. One that can actually run out the clock without fucking up.
Why did that guy ease up?!
He had a free shot at Brady!
Cameron, you are dead to me.
"Pass Interference, Miami. 15 yards and an apology to Mr. Brady."
@Len Bias Cocaine Surplus: Belicheck wants a backup that can run the clock down while scoring as well.
OK, it was to Welker. I can't complain.
And that is why Brady came back in. Now Matt, ya think you can handle it from here this time?
And there's number six. I really think he wants that record 8th TD.
Hall of Fame qbs do it like this. Back-ups do it like that.
I have half a mind to blow up "Joe Robbie" stadium.
As long as Belichick and Brady die, I can accept 40k+ innocent lives in collateral damage.
I guy in my league has 71 points with two players.
I hate this guy.
@I Party With Smoot: "Jesus, Matt, the ones with the same color jerseys as you. And if that's too complicated, just look for the guy with the 81 on his back."
@Scout: Uhhhh... I'm a huge fan of all things Argentina. Both their national team and their people. Feel free to go after them long and hard as retaliation. Oh, and Diego Maradona is my hero, so mock him too.
@Matt_T: He'll be happy to be receiving passes from whoever the Falcons draft at QB in '08.
40k+?
Maybe in the 1st quarter.