Your NFL Early Games Open Thread

Of the nine early games, I'm most interested in finding out whether Michael Vick gets three touchdowns by arm and two by foot, or two by arm and three by foot.

Chances are, though, he'll get hurt and clear the path for Eagles backup QB Mike Kafka to get Berman's "look at how witty and learned I am" juices splish-splashing all over the studio.

But, you also owe it to yourself to read about how the NFL has gotten all nanny-state with a Buffalo tailgater because he served bowling-ball shots. [ CNNSI.com]

Finally, here's a picture that Todd Marinovich painted. Yep. [H/T Sparty and Friends]

In 1991 Todd was drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders in the first round. Fulfilling his childhood dream to quarterback the Raiders and play with NFL greats Marcus Allen, Howie Long and Tim Brown, he said "the experience was absolutely priceless!" Todd now teaches young quarterbacks in Orange County California. "I have always been an artist first," he says.

That should help get you through till Jets/Pats.