1 pm Games Recap: The Cleveland Browns Steal One in Baltimore, the Colts Survive Chiefs, and Old Man Favre Beats Old Man Vinny
Uncategorized November 18th. 2007, 4:19pm
Cleveland 33, Baltimore 30, OT: NOOOOOOOOO! We just listened to the Phil Dawson kick on Sirius radio … and now it’s under review. Apparently, his field goal attempt nearly went through the goalposts, but then hit the crossbar and bounced out? Don’t know how this could happen, but if anyone is watching, pray for us it. UPDATE: YESSSSS!!! The refs just overturned the field goal and we’re going to overtime! Can’t wait to see these highlights! Now, the Browns just need a field goal to put this bad boy away. UPDATE II: Unreal. The Browns got the ball first in overtime and Dawson hit the game-winner, sending Baltimore fans into a rage. Will Ray Lewis kill someone? Will Brian Billick let the F bombs fly in the postgame presser? We’re happy, happy individuals right now.
Kansas City 10, Indianapolis 13: If possible, this game was less exciting than last year’s playoff game. Adam Vinatieri kicked the game-winning 24-yard field goal in the waning seconds as the Colts survived what would have been an embarrassing home loss. As if the injuries weren’t enough, Vinatieri missed two field goals inside 50 yards.
San Diego 17, Jacksonville 24: So are the Jags dangerous now? David Garrand returned from injury and threw two TD passes, propelling Jacksonville to a crucial home victory that allows the Jags to keep pace with Indy in the AFC South. Philip Rivers, a polarizing QB (he either has no good receivers or he has regressed) threw another late pick to seal the defeat.
New York Giants 16, Detroit Lions 10: One thing that stood out during this tremendously boring game – a pro-Eli Manning rant by Moose Johnson: “He’s a leader on the field and his teammates respect him.” Somebody please get this man Tiki Barber’s cell digits. Then, Goose chimed in with, “I played with guys that weren’t have as good or half as tough as Eli.” Hmmm. Jeff George? Jon Kitna was picked three times (but had 377 yards passing), including one with inside a minute to play. Really, it was Shaun McDonald’s fault, though, because he let the pass go through his hands. The Giants are 7-3, the Lions 6-4.
Miami 7, Philadelphia 17: Your future, Eagles fans, should you decide to trade away Donovan McNabb – AJ Feeley to Jason Avant … touchdown! McNabb turned an ankle in the second quarter and didn’t return, but Brian Westbrook’s 148 rushing yards were more than enough. Miami rookie Ted Ginn ran a punt back for the score, but Ohio State fans will find a way to be angry with us about this. Philly’s 5-5 and remember, has the tiebreaker over Detroit for a Wild Card berth. Miami’s winless.
Tampa Bay 31, Atlanta 7: Byron Leftwich? Joey Harrington? It matters not. The Bucs went on the road, forced four turnovers, rolled to victory. Nice to see 36-year-old Joey Galloway toasting MeAngelo Hall.
Carolina 17, Green Bay 31: Perhaps the Packers were thinking ahead to a turkey day visit to Detroit, but after surging to a 28-3 lead, the defense let up and a fossil (Vinny T) threw for two late scores, striking brief fear into the hearts of people who had more than a rooting interest (Pack -9.5).
Oakland 22, Minnesota 29: Who needs Adrian Peterson when you’ve got Chester Taylor? The Vikings starter, who had been rendered useless because a man named Purple Jesus came along, rushed for 164 yards and three touchdowns.
New Orleans 10, Houston 23: Our love for Reggie Bush has subsided somewhat, but probably only because he hasn’t been photographed with Kim Kardashian in while. Drew Brees tossed two interceptions, Bush fumbled, and the Saints fell to 4-6 and were mathematically eliminated from the NFC playoffs. Isn’t that something that both NFC finalists a year ago, the Bears and the Saints, aren’t going to make the playoffs? We’re not 100 percent on this, but it certainly looks that way
Arizona 35, Cincinnati 27: Cardinals DB Antrel Rolle ran two interceptions back for touchdowns and the Cardinals got two TD passes from Kurt Warner. Our preseason prediction of the Cards is win-win, regardless of what happens: if they don’t make it, the reason is that Leinart got hurt, if they do make it, great!
17 Responses to “1 pm Games Recap: The Cleveland Browns Steal One in Baltimore, the Colts Survive Chiefs, and Old Man Favre Beats Old Man Vinny”
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November 18th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
The Saints are mathematically eliminiated? Really? 10-6 and winning the South seems possible, albeit improbably.
November 18th, 2007 at 4:30 pm
*improbable
November 18th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
The Saints just lost to St. Louis and Houston. It’s over, dude.
November 18th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
haha i love the early entry on the cleveland game. couldnt wait another 20 seconds TBL?
November 18th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
The Bengals shit the bed today. Wasted the rare good performance from the defense.
November 18th, 2007 at 4:49 pm
The ending of regulation for the Ravens/Browns game was a wild scene. I don’t know why the refs underneath the goalpost initially ruled the field goal no good. The ball clearly hit the left upright then bounced through and hit the curved support bar behind the crossbar before bouncing back into the endzone.
Dawson just nailed a 33 yarder to win it for the Browns in OT. SWEET!
November 18th, 2007 at 4:49 pm
In a perverse way, I’m glad the NFL enforces the ridiculous “we’re not allowed to show you live coverage of this game, but we can show it 5 seconds after it happens, in clipped form”. Spending the last 20 minutes with JB, Marino, Cowher and Boomer were some of the most hilariously awkward and bizarre moments of live TV I’ve ever seen. JB got so impatient with what was happening he yelled at some guy off camera about what the name of the ref was in the Cleveland/Baltimore game.
November 18th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
I hope there is video of this incident, S1r … sounds good. Sadly, I’ve just got the Steelers/jEts, and no second game. The Jets lead 10-7 … but it won’t last.
November 18th, 2007 at 4:56 pm
Note: Garrard has thrown 8 TD’s and 0 Int’s this season in his 7 games.
November 18th, 2007 at 5:05 pm
s1r – you mean those extended moments of dead air as everyone on the set sat and watched the game wasn’t scripted?
November 18th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
The end of that Ravens-Browns game was the most amazing finish to regulation I’ve seen in quite some time. That Phil Dawson field goal looked like a rimmed out shot to win a basketball game, except it counted. unbelievable.
Also, Herm Edwards does not “play to win the game.” He plays to not lose, and does what? LOSES.
November 18th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
CoRM- You beat me to it. Garrard looked good out there against a suspect SuperChargers secondary. He looked like he was in a rhythm with his receivers (not just Northcutt, Drew, Wrighster). All year I’ve been waiting for the Jags to collapse, now I’m on the bandwagon.
Question: Right now, are the Jags better than the Colts?
November 18th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
I dont know if you’ve ever touched on this, but did anyone notice Pam Oliver’s tit job ? i noticed it on the first game of the year. she looks tremendous.
Also, she’s wearing some kind of green that usually comes outta your ass after dinner at Taco Hell.
November 18th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Gonzo, you’re lucky you’ve got Oliver. I just heard Danyelle Sargent talk about her conversations with the coaches at halftime. She followed up her report by asking they announcers, “Matt and J.C., what does that mean?”
FOX Sports: We’re so cheap, we’re picking up people off the street to be sideline reporters!
November 18th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
You folks may remember Sargent in one of her finer moments with ESPN.
November 18th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
“Your neck is looking mighty taste, Billick.” – Ray Lewis
And the Saints’ sympathy train has finally derailed.
November 18th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
Feel free to rank the Steelers wherever you wish this week, as long as it’s ahead of Miami. 7 sacks allowed to the J-E-T-S, torched in a 2 minute drill by Kellen Clemens? Bunch of crap.