Jimmy G preparing to make a Vikings defensive player very VERY happy…..
(At least CW didn’t have wait this week).
The first week of the NFL season produced some good games, some blowouts, and the Cleveland Browns eeking out a well-won tie against the mighty team from Pittsburgh. Personally, I think the Steelers just took pity on them at this point. I could be wrong. I have been before.
Saint Jimmy Garapalo of the 49ers found out in his game against the Vikings that things change in the off season when team defensive coordinators finally get some film on you. and can plan accordingly. Three interceptions, Jimmy? However, I don’t think you have to worry yet – get concerned if the York family places a call to the Krapperdick.
Ryan Fitzpatrick turned in a beauty of a game against the Saints, whose defense was looking like they phoned it in. And I’m starting to think the offense was on the other end of the line. Guys – the entire team can’t be Drew Brees and Alvin Kamara on offense – you aren’t out there for window dressing. And if I were the suspended Jameis Winston of Tampa Bay, I’d be concerned about getting my starter job back.
All in all not a bad week. Two asshats from Miami took the knee and were mostly ignored. I’m sure Marshawn Lynch sat his ass on the bench at the Raider game on Monday but at this point, I don’t give a crap what that idiot does. I’d like him to tell people that he went to STANFORD, however.
As for the week in politics, let me just say that nothing is going to make me happier than voting the smarmy Dianne Feinstein out of office in November. Her lead’s already down to single digits.
So….here are the lineups today and I need to get the Noodle dressed up in her Saints gear for the game. Never too early to teach a child how to handle disappointment…..
The NFL Matchups:
Panthers @ Falcons
Colts @ Redskins
Texans @ Titans
Eagles @ Buccaneers
Chiefs @ Steelers
Dolphins @ Jets
Chargers @ Bills
Vikings @ Packers
Browns @ Saints
Lions @ 49ers
Cardinals @ Rams
Patriots @ Jaguars
Raiders @ Broncos
Giants @ Cowboys
Monday’s Game
Seahawks @ Bears
In the MLB, the season is of course in it’s waning days. The only team to have clinched a playoff berth is the Red Sox. But many games today as everyone still in the hunt is in playoff push mode. Check your local listings or what the hell – if the weather’s good and you have the bucks – GO!
White Sox @ Orioles
Mets @ Red Sox
Blue Jays @ Yankees
Tigers @ Indians
Athletics @ Rays
Marlins @ Phillies
Nationals @ Braves
D-Backs @ Astros
Pirates @ Brewers
Twins @ Royals
Reds @ Cubs
Rockies @ Giants
Mariners @ Angels
Rangers @ Padres
Dodgers @ Cardinals
In NASCAR, the “playoffs” such as it is, will begin this week. NASCAR has added a second race in Las Vegas and as a fan of that track, can’t tell you how pleased I am to see that there may be a fall option for visiting Sin City. Only the top 16 drivers will compete for the championship – Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr., Brad Kesolowski, Clint Boyer, Joey Logano, Kurt Busch, Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney, Erik Jones, Austin Dillon, Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Aric Almirola, Jimmie Johnson and Alex Bowman. Lot of new names in that group – the young Turks are coming of age. Amazing that it was only yesterday that moniker applied to both Busch brothers, Harvick, Kesolowski and Hamlin. Now they are the grizzled veterans. Will it work to their advantage? We’ll see.  Race starts at 3:00 p.m. Eastern.
In the PGA, the PGA Tour Champions are at the Ally Challenge in Warwick Hills, Michigan, which is a Pro-Am, which always brings a nice sense of fun. Why I have never attended the AT&T Pebble Beach is beyond me…it’s a 3-hour drive from my house along what may be the most beautiful stretch of highway in California – the PCH….
