I went 1-2 on real money wagers but never really had a chance in the Pats game with those conditions. One of the downfalls of making wagers early in the week is that you don't get to study weather conditions. This was a huge mistake in my case this week. Regardless, there were some great games that didn't need action on it to enjoy. This year's best snow contest goes to Buffalo and Cleveland. This game had the perfect conditions with two teams from crappy weather cities coupled with none other than Gus Johnson announcing. I've never been more excited to watch an 8-0 football game. I'm beyond pissed that this game didn't end up as the Sunday Night flex game so everybody could watch it. What'd we get instead? Washington-NY Giants...yippee! Another East coast bias game. The Skins went on to upset the Giants, but for God's sake, outside of DC and NY, who watched this game?
In other action, Jacksonville showed they were a tougher team than the Steelers in December. On paper, this makes no sense. What happened? The Jags pulled off the upset and much of this was from the best drive I've seen all year. 20 plays, 74 yards in the 3rd quarter for a TD. Even though the Steelers tied it up late, you could really sense the Jags were still in control of this game. The only way the outcome will actually matter is if Pittsburgh somehow stumbles against the Lambs or the God awful Ravens and the Browns win out. In short, this game was interesting, but probably won't matter at the end of the season.
What's happening with the Cowboys? A close win at Detroit and a bad loss at home to Philly? Suddenly, wins at Carolina and Washington don't look so easy! What if the Packers beat the Bears and Lions and the Cowboys stumble again? How great would that be? Favre could get one last crack at a Super Bowl?! Maybe he's over hyped by every announcer and reporter in sports, but honestly in today's age of egotistical and selfish play, isn't it refreshing to watch a guy play at the twilight of his career for love of the game? Favre is the best ambassador to football that has ever played the game. Is he the best or most talented? No, definitely not, but his record number of starts, touchdowns, and now passing yards tell a different story. He isn't Babe Ruth to his sport, he is Cal Ripken Jr. In some ways, he is a freak of nature. In my lifetime, it's highly doubtful there will ever be another player like him.
There are a few teams which I have temporarily fallen in love with this year. I broke up with the Titans a few weeks ago and the Cardinals after this week. What remains? Cleveland and the Packers. Also, the Chargers are starting to look like the girl that suddenly got hot after being ugly in high school. These are the best kind of girls b/c they have low self esteem although they definitely should not. If you ever find one of these rare gems, hang onto it. Will any of these teams go all the way? Highly unlikely, but it's definitely been fun watching. All 3 are dangerous teams, and in normal years without dominant forces like the Colts and Pats, I'd make one of these teams a dark horse to run the tables....OK maybe not the Browns.
The results from Week 15:
West Coast Style 8-8
Midwestern Flavor 6-10
STANDINGS
West Coast Style 112-102-10
Midwestern Flavor 105-109-10
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