Week seven in the NFL features the annual London affair, an early battle for the AFC South, and Kyle Boller starting at quarterback. (And it’s not 2003. I know. So odd.) The Opening Drive gets you ready for the day’s action!
(5-1) Detroit Lions
Atlanta’s in danger of falling WAY behind in the South if they drop another game this early in the season. No Jahvid Best for the Lions means Maurice Morris starts for the Lions. Which in turn means NO running game whatsoever. So that Falcons D has to think about covering Calvin Johnson. It’s a good idea.
(3-3) Houston Texans at(3-2) Tennessee Titans
These two teams are lining up to take the AFC South crown with little to no resistance from the rest of their division. This game could go a long way in establishing who emerges as the front-runner in a mediocre division.
(1-4) Denver Broncos at(0-5) Miami Dolphins
“Tim Tebow Time.” I’m more excited about never saying that phrase again more than I am about this game. Can you imagine if he loses to the winless Dolphins? Hilarious.
(4-1) San Diego Chargers at(3-3) New York Jets
I REALLY want to see Philip Rivers and the Chargers demolish this Jet defense. If the Jets slip to below .500 in their division, they begin to slip off the playoff precipice. This feels like a “Mark Sanchez bounces back so he can disguise how awful he really is” kind of game, but I can’t take the Jets at all.
(2-3) Kansas City Chiefs at(4-2) Oakland Raiders
No Carson Palmer? No problem. Wait… Kyle Boller’s starting? PROBLEM.
(6-0) Green Bay Packers at(1-5) Minnesota Vikings
HAHAHAHA. Can you say “bitch-slap?” That’s what’ll happen as the Packers swarm a rookie QB.
(0-6) Indianapolis Colts at(4-2) New Orleans Saints
Oh man… this Sunday nighter could be EPIC. In a rematch of Super Bowl XLIV, the Peyton Manning-less Colts look to actually get a win. SO exciting. Seriously. For realz.
That’s it for The Opening Drive! Enjoy the games!
