NFL Talk

[dgreco]

I think Dallas is the team to beat in the NFC right now. The Bears, Saints, Eagles, Giants and many others are looking very blah this year. I am very interested to see what happens in the Bears-Lions game in Detroit this weekend. Da Bears will need a win badly and the Lions will be looking to rebound from the complete a$-kicking they received in Philly. If Lions RB Jones and WR Calvin Johnson can play, they might win. In the AFC, the Colts and Pats are looking really, really good this year, no surprises there.

[Raintree21]

Atlanta's DeAngelo Hall was fined $100,000 and will not start the Falcon's next game as punishment for his outbursts during the Carolina game which led to 3 penalties almost back to back (and surprisingly not an ejection).

[dgreco]

Atlanta's DeAngelo Hall was fined $100,000 and will not start the Falcon's next game as punishment for his outbursts during the Carolina game which led to 3 penalties almost back to back (and surprisingly not an ejection).

[dgreco]

I bet all the networks are wishing they had primetime Dallas/New England matchup right about now...?

[Lowerdeck]

Well, at least the New York and Boston Sports Network (ESPN) is happy with their Falcons vs. Giants.

[dgreco]

Well, at least the New York and Boston Sports Network (ESPN) is happy with their Falcons vs. Giants.

[torgo]

How about Minnesota RB Adrian Peterson?!? 224 yards rushing, three TDs (67, 73 and 35 yards), and a 53-yd kickoff return in the 4th to set up the game-winning FG against the Bears. Incredible!

[dgreco]

How about Minnesota RB Adrian Peterson?!? 224 yards rushing, three TDs (67, 73 and 35 yards), and a 53-yd kickoff return in the 4th to set up the game-winning FG against the Bears. Incredible!

[richyb83]

Adrian Peterson is freakish! A threat to score everytime he touches the ball.

How about Wes Welker! I figured he would be more than just a special teams player; making a seroius impact w/ Moss and Stallworth!! He's been an underdog since coming out of H.S. From a "walk-on" in college/to breaking all-time records in the return game! And from a undrafted free-agent in the NFL..... to this!!!!

Great game between the Patriots/Cowboys! Definetly living up to the hype!!!

[dgreco]

Adrian Peterson is freakish! A threat to score everytime he touches the ball.

How about Wes Welker! I figured he would be more than just a special teams player; making a seroius impact w/ Moss and Stallworth!! He's been an underdog since coming out of H.S. From a "walk-on" in college/to breaking all-time records in the return game! And from a undrafted free-agent in the NFL..... to this!!!!

Great game between the Patriots/Cowboys! Definetly living up to the hype!!!

[dallasbrink]

I think it did better than the hype, a lot of people expected more of a blowout from new england, it was a fun game to watch, and new england still proved to be the best team this season

[dgreco]

Dallas is still a young team and doesn't understand that when u hit the giant on the chin that you have to keep hitting over and over again. Penalties really hurt us. Something that needs to be addressed if we are to go to the super bowl

[Southron]

Looks like Ricky Williams could be back for the Dolphins. Maybe they won't wind up 0-16 after all.

[torgo]

Which does everyone think is more likely? The Pats going undefeated and winning the Super Bowl at 19-0 or the Dolphins going 0-16?

[Justadude]

Dallas is still a young team and doesn't understand that when u hit the giant on the chin that you have to keep hitting over and over again. Penalties really hurt us. Something that needs to be addressed if we are to go to the super bowl

[MadVlad]

Let's see, the Pats beat the Redskins by 40ish, and the Cowboys beat them by 5, I wonder who's better....

[Southron]

Which does everyone think is more likely? The Pats going undefeated and winning the Super Bowl at 19-0 or the Dolphins going 0-16?

[richyb83]

I agree with Southron, you can flip a coin.

How about Bret Favre and the 10-1 Packers?? They have really been the suprise team this season! They are fun to watch; at age 38 Favre is having his best season; he's on fire! 7-300+ passing games so far!!!

Next week the Packers face the 10-1 Cowboys! Should be a good game. I give the Cowboys the edge with CB-Woodson and DE-KJB being questionable with injuries today vs. Lions. Woodson would match up with Terrel Owens; that won't be easy with two good ankles.

Of course the Patriots at 10-0 are dominating as any team I have ever seen. They probably keep the AFC rolling with another consecutive Super Bowl victory; but who knows??

[Lowerdeck]

Redskins safety Sean Taylor dies at 24 after getting shot during a burglary at his home.

[Justadude]

^ A lot of the details released so far suggest that it was more than a burglary. Though the 'Skins and his lawyer have put a "tragic murder" spin on the shooting, I wouldn't be surprised in the least if it was connected to shady activity in his personal life.

[UptownNewOrleans]

Dallas laid the smackdown on Green Bay, now they're the top dog in the NFC East. Right now, nobody can stop Dallas. If we face New England they'll get it too. Sean Taylor has made his share of mistakes and from what I heard of him, he's made amends. Sad to say some jealous beotchs decided to take him out. People can't stand others doing better than them so they decide to end his life. I hope the clown(s) responsible for this are found and brought to justice. Florida has that 10-20-Life law so you know if the criminal gets caught, he's going away for life.

[MadVlad]

New England would smack the hell out of Dallas..... again.

[torgo]

A rematch between NE and Dallas would be interesting. Philly definitely exposed some weaknesses in NE, and I would like to see if Dallas could try and exploit them.

[Justadude]

Philly did some things that are just common sense -- jam Moss, blitz enough to put Brady on the ground, throw smart passes (until the end of the 4th). Amazing that there are teams who try to beat NE without doing these things.

[torgo]

Now I'm not really a Patriots fan, but man oh man is their offense ever good. Second half against the Steelers yesterday, it looked like they were playing against a junior college team. They could do whatever they wanted.

And Dallas pulled out an ugly win, and in the process ripped the hearts out of the 6 or 7 Lions fans left in the state.