The highlight game yesterday (in my book anyway) was the second game between the Steelers and the Ravens. One could argue that they haven't even played yet considering how badly the Ravens stomped over the Steelers the first time around. This time, however, was in Pittsburgh which gave the Steelers an edge. This game was also different from the first and was actually the kind of game expected from both teams... more or less. No TD would be scored until the 3rd quarter with a Ray Rice TD run. In the 4th quarter, the Steelers would make their run with a couple of TDs to take the lead. Down by 4, Joe Flacco somehow led the Ravens down field and threw the game winning TD to Torrey Smith (who dropped a TD catch earlier in the drive) with 8 seconds left. Ravens sweep the Steelers, 23-20. Ravens get the win and Joe Flacco gets a career highlight at the end.
Another great comeback was seen in New England between the Giants and the Patriots. It was the first meeting between these two teams since the Super Bowl in 2008. It seemed to go the same way. Being down by 3 points in the 4th quarter, Eli Manning led his team down field and managed to throw the game winning TD pass to Jake Ballard for 1 yard. Brady and the Pats were stunned again by the G-men, this time at home, 24-20. Giants are now 6-2 on the season. Maybe Eli is in the same class as Brady. He's certainly showing it so far.
As for the other games of the week, the Dolphins arguably shoot themselves in the fins as they destroyed Kansas City, 31-3. Good for them in that this is their first win of the year but bad in that this could hurt their chances of drafting Andrew Luck. Let's face it, they are not doing anything this year. The Colts take advantage of Miami's unfortunate win and lose to the Falcons, 31-7. Colts are still winless and are in the driver's seat for Andrew Luck.
As for some good teams, the Packers stay undefeated as they beat the Chargers, 45-38. San Diego stayed in it until the end when Charlie Peprah pick off a pass to end their hopes. Tim Tebow and Willis McGahee lead the Broncos to victory over the Raiders, 38-24, as Denver scored 24 unanswered points to end the game. Tebow and McGahee did most of the work leading the teams' 298 yard rushing efforts. Last one I'll mention is the Jets beating the Bills in Buffalo, 27-11. This win for the Jets has them with the Bills and the Pats tied for the AFC East all at 5-3.
Crazy Sunday, indeed, with Week 9 ending tonight with the Bears vs. the Eagles. Both teams looking to stay alive in the playoff hunt.
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