And so the new year begins. Resolutions, anyone? In keeping with responsible climate change protocols, I’ll recycle mine from last year – eat better, cut out sugar (easier to do now that Starbucks has wound down the availability of the Cranberry Bliss Bar) and write more (and more better). That last one sometimes is able to last almost till the end of January.
It’s the last week of the NFL, of a season that started off with political asshattery and ended with injury agony. Jack del Rio has been catching a lot of heat this week for the pass playcall that sent Derek Carr onto a surgeon’s table and my son into a screaming fit. But let’s see what McGloin can pull off this week against Denver. When he QB’d last, there was entirely different makeup and mindset to that offense.
I’d like to see the Titans pull out a win today, just for Mr. Mariotta. I doubt either he or Mr. Carr have left the hospital so they’re watching, guys. Win it for them.
And the Browns finally picked up a win. Can they make it two in a row. It’s the Steelers, guys. I wish you well, but I am sadly a realist.
So, to enjoy if you’re taking down the tree today and finishing off the last of the eggnog (is it me, or does eggnog lose its penache after December 25th?), here’s your playcard:
The Games (everybody plays a divison rival today. Heavy intensity)
Ravens @ Bengals
Jaguars @ Colts
Patriots @ Dolphins
Bears @ Vikings
Bills @ Jets
Cowboys @ Eagles
Browns @ Steelers
Panthers @ Buccaneers
Texans @ Titans
Saints @ Falcons
Raiders @ Broncos
Cardinals @ Rams
Chiefs @ Chargers
Seahawks @ Dipsh*ts
Giants @ Redskins
Packers @ Lions
In the NHL, looks like only six teams will be fighting off whatever champagne hangovers they have:
Blackhawks @ Blues
Bruins @ Devils
Avalanche @ Canucks
In the NBA,
Pistons @ Heat
Spurs @ Hawks
Magic @ Pacers
Trailblazers @ Timberwolves
Raptors @ L.A. Lakers
