Hello readers! The 2nd week of the National Football League regular season has come to an end. There were quite a few blowouts, some very close games and some snoozers of games. We will talk about those games as well as a NFL 100 spotlight. Let's get to work!
NFL 100: A Spotlight
When it comes to blowouts in championship games, you don't see a lot of them. Whether it be the weather is terrible, or that both teams are so evenly matched that a blowout wasn't in the picture, let alone a 10-point margin. What if I told you that there's a blowout that still stands nearly 80 years later.
That game was the 1940 NFL Championship game between the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins. The Bears were coming into that game with a 8-3 record and the Redskins were coming into that game with a 9-2 record. The game was held at Griffith Stadium on December 8th, 1940.
The Bears and Redskins had previously met prior to the championship. It was on a week 11 matchup where the Redskins would win the game 7-3. The game was decided on a bad call and the Bears called foul on the referees. Chicago would remember that game and felt that they should've won the game.
The Bears that year had Sid Luckman at quarterback who threw for 941 yards with four touchdowns and nine interceptions. The Bears leading rusher was Ray Nolting had 373 rushing yards with a touchdown. Gary Famiglietti would have 320 rushing yards and four touchdowns. They also had Bronco Nagurski.
The Redskins had flingin' Sammy Baugh on their team. Baugh would throw the ball for 1,367 yards with 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Dick Todd was the Redskins leading rusher with 408 rushing yards and had 4 touchdowns.
Going into the game, one advantage that the Bears had was George Halas' T-formation a new innovation that wasn't used until after that season (with probably a good reason). Compared to the single-wing formation that most teams used at that time. Sid Luckman would use the T-formation to perfection and into this game.
The game's scoring was started with a Bill Osmanski 68-yard rushing touchdown, the score was at 7-0 Bears. Sid Luckman would run it in to the endzone with a 1-yard rushing touchdown, the score was now 14-0. Joe Maniaci would get into the endzone with a 42-yard run, 21-0 Bears at the end of the 1st quarter. Sid Luckman would get a passing touchdown from a 30-yard play from Ken Kavanaugh, the score was 28-0 at the end of the 1st half.
The 2nd half would get started with a 15-yard interception return from Hampton Pool, the score was 35-0 Bears. Ray Nolting would get a touchdown too from a 35-yard rush, while missing the extra point, 41-0 Bears. The Bears defense would continue their onslaught on Sammy Baugh with a 34-yard interception return for a score, 48-0 Bears. Chicago's defense came with another pick-six from a 24-yard interception return from Bulldog Turner, 54-0 Bears. Harry Clarke would run it in with a score on a 44-yard touchdown with a missed extra point, 60-0 Bears. Gary Famiglietti and Harry Clarke would finish off the blowout with a 2-yard rush and a 1-yard rush to run the score up 67-0 and 73-0 respectively. The game was finally over. The Bears were champions of the NFL for the 4th time.
The next year the United States was plunged into another World War in 1941 and the NFL was not immune to the draft as teams would lose players, forcing teams to merge for a time. The Bears would be no exception. Chicago would go on to win NFL championships in 1941, 1943 and 1946. The Bears and Redskins would meet again in 1942 and the Redskins would exact some revenge on them winning the game 14-6. It would be Washington's last championship until Super Bowl XVII.
Week 2 Recap
Note: TW is me, CV is Cardinal Viking my roommate.
Tampa Bay 20, Carolina 14: TW: Panthers; CV: Panthers
Well the game was somewhat of a snoozefest. The Panthers had no touchdowns in the game as they would rely on the leg of Joey Slye and did manage to get a safety. Cam Newton threw the ball for 333 yards with 0 touchdowns or interceptions. It was a quiet day on the ground for Christian McCaffrey with 16 carries for 37 yards rushing. Jameis Winston threw the ball for 208 yards and got a passing touchdown. Peyton Barber got 82 yards rushing on 23 carries for a touchdown.
All-time series: Panthers lead series 23-15
Next week: Tampa Bay: vs NY Giants; Carolina: @ Arizona
TW: 0-1; CV: 0-1
LA Chargers 10, Detroit 13: TW: Chargers; CV: Chargers
The surprise of the week as the Chargers took on the Lions on the road. Philip Rivers threw the ball for 293 yards and an interception. The interception was the deciding factor in the game as Darius Slay was there at the right time. Austin Ekeler would get 66 yards rushing and a touchdown. Matthew Stafford of the Lions struggled early in the game but would make up the two interceptions with 245 yards passing and two touchdowns in the game. Bummer Chargers fans.
All-time series: Chargers lead series 7-5
Next week: LA Chargers: vs Houston; Detroit: @ Philadelphia
TW: 0-2; CV: 0-2
Jacksonville 12, Houston 13: TW: Texans; CV: Texans
The Jaguars would ultimately fail in the 2-point conversion late in the game but a win is a win for the Texans. DeShaun Watson would throw the ball for 159 yards but would get a rushing touchdown on a 2-yard play. Gardner Minshew threw the ball for 213 yards and a touchdown. Minshew would also run the ball for 56 yards, Leonard Fournette, his running back would run it for only 47. DJ Chark would have the only receiving touchdown in the game for the Jaguars. Need a better offensive showing from the Texans if they want to go far.
All-time series: Texans lead series: 22-13
Next week: Jacksonville: @ Tennessee (Thursday night); Houston: @ LA Chargers
TW: 1-2; CV: 1-2
Minnesota 16, Green Bay 21: TW: Packers; CV: Vikings
The Packers would put up 21 points in the first half and wouldn't need anymore for the rest of the game. Aaron Rodgers would throw the ball for 209 yards with two touchdowns. The tale of the game is the two running backs. Aaron Jones of the Packers would get 23 carries for 116 yards and a touchdown while Dalvin Cook got 154 yards on 20 carries with a touchdown. It was a rough one for Kirk Cousins with 230 yards passing with a touchdown and two interceptions. Packers defense put up a good fight but hopefully the offense gets more than just 21 in a game.
All-time series: Packers lead series: 61-54-3
Next week: Minnesota: vs Oakland; Green Bay: vs Denver
TW: 2-2; CV: 1-3
Seattle 28, Pittsburgh 26: TW: Steelers; CV: Seahawks
Ben Roethlisberger goes out and Mason Rudolph goes in. Rudolph would throw the ball for 112 yards and two touchdowns and an interception. Ben Roethlisberger would throw the ball for 75 yards before exiting with an injury. James Conner would get only 33 yards on 11 carries with a touchdown. Russell Wilson would throw the ball for a perfect 300 yards with three touchdowns. The Seahawks running tandem of Rashaad Penny and Chris Carson would combine for 122 yards for a touchdown. The season couldn't start any worser for Pittsburgh.
All-time series: Seahawks lead series: 10-9
Next week: Seattle: vs New Orleans; Pittsburgh: @ San Francisco
TW: 2-3; CV: 2-3
San Francisco 41, Cincinnati 17: TW: 49ers; CV: 49ers
The 49ers offense took control early and never relinquished the lead. Jimmy Garoppolo threw the ball for 297 yards for three touchdowns and an interception. Matt Breida ran the ball over the Bengals defense, gaining 121 yards with 12 carries. Jeff Wilson got some love scoring two touchdowns on the ground for San Francisco. Andy Dalton had a good game despite the blowout throwing the ball for 311 yards for two touchdowns and an interception. The Bengals running game couldn't get a lot going with Joe Mixon getting 17 yards on 11 carries. The 49ers are heading home after starting the season on the road.
All-time series: 49ers lead series 12-4
Next week: San Francisco: vs Pittsburgh; Cincinnati: @ Buffalo
TW: 3-3; CV: 3-3
Indianapolis 19, Tennessee 17: TW: Colts; CV: Titans
The Jacoby Brissett train keeps rollin' and he gave the people of Nashville something to talk about as he got the Colts their first win of the season. Brissett threw the ball for 146 yards for three touchdowns and an interception. Jordan Wilkins was the leading rusher for the Colts with 82 yards on the ground with five carries. Marcus Mariota would throw the ball for 154 yards and a touchdown. Derrick Henry would also get a touchdown too with his 15 carries for 81 yards. The Colts get to go home finally for week 3.
All-time series: Colts lead series 34-16
Next week: Indianapolis: vs Atlanta; Tennessee: @ Jacksonville (Thursday night)
TW: 4-3; CV: 3-4
New England 43, Miami 0: TW: Patriots; CV: Patriots
The last time New England came to Miami, the "Miracle at Miami" happened. The Patriots wouldn't let any opportunity for the Dolphins to come back. Tom Brady didn't miss a beat throwing the ball for 264 yards and two touchdowns. Newly acquired Patriot Antonio Brown would score a touchdown. Brady would also get a rushing touchdown in the game while Sony Michel would get 85 yards on the ground with a touchdown. The Miami quarterbacks were... let's just say poor. Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 89 yards and three interceptions before Josh Rosen tried to salvage the damage with 97 yards passing and an interception of his own. At least you scored 10 against Baltimore last week Miami!
All-time series: Dolphins lead series: 55-53
Next week: New England: vs NY Jets; Miami: @ Dallas
TW: 5-3; CV: 4-4
Dallas 31, Washington 21: TW: Cowboys; CV: Cowboys
Dak Prescott of the Cowboys gave the Cowboys two reasons for him to renew his contract: his arm and his two legs. Prescott threw the ball for 269 yards for three touchdowns and ran the ball for 69 yards. Ezekiel Elliot was the leading rusher in the game with 111 yards and a touchdown. Case Keenum threw the ball for 221 yards and two touchdowns while Adrian Peterson ran the ball for 25 yards on 10 carries with a touchdown. The Blue Jersey curse didn't effect the Cowboys at all in the game while the Redskins look to get points to win.
All-time series: Cowboys lead series: 72-45-2
Next week: Dallas: vs Miami; Washington: vs Chicago (Monday Night)
TW: 6-3; CV: 5-4
Buffalo 28, NY Giants 14: TW: Giants; CV: Giants
Well the team that actually plays its games in New York [state] won the game today. Josh Allen threw the ball for 253 yards and a touchdown. The Bills running game ran over the Giants defense as Frank Gore got 68 yards with a touchdown, Devin Singletary got 57 yards with a touchdown, and Josh Allen would run for 21 yards with a touchdown. Eli Manning threw the ball for 250 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions while Saquon Barkley got 107 yards on the ground with a touchdown. Gotta give some love to the Buffalo Bills who are 2-0 somehow.
All-time series: Series tied 7-7
Next week: Buffalo: vs Cincinnati; NY Giants: @ Tampa Bay
TW: 6-4; CV: 5-5
Arizona 17, Baltimore 23: TW: Ravens; CV: Ravens
In a game that I thought the point margin would be much larger, Kyler Murray gave us reason to take notice of him. Kyler Murray would throw the ball for 349 yards with zero touchdowns. David Johnson ran the ball on seven carries with 14 yards and a touchdown. Lamar Jackson of the Ravens threw the ball for 272 yards and two touchdowns. He would also run the ball for 120 yards on 16 carries.
All-time series: Ravens lead series 4-1
Next week: Arizona: vs Carolina; Baltimore: @ Kansas City
TW: 7-4; CV: 6-5
Kansas City 28, Oakland 10: TW: Chiefs; CV: Chiefs
All the scoring in the game was done in first half and the Chiefs 28 points in the 2nd quarter was all that was needed to get the victory. Patrick Mahomes threw the ball for 443 yards with 4 touchdowns. LeSean McCoy played some part in the offense with his 23 yards rushing on 11 carries. DeMarcus Robinson caught the ball six times for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Derek Carr threw the ball for 198 yards for a touchdown and two interceptions. Josh Jacobs ran the ball for 99 yards with 12 carries.
All-time series: Chiefs lead series 66-53-2
Next week: Kansas City: vs Baltimore; Oakland: @ Minnesota
TW: 8-4; CV: 7-5
Chicago 16, Denver 14: TW: Broncos; CV: Bears
The Bears seemed to find their answer in kicker but the game itself was a stinker to high heaven. Quite a few questionable calls like the roughing the passer on Mitchell Trubisky and the question of how much time was left on the clock on that last pass play. Regardless, Joe Flacco threw the ball for 292 yards for a touchdown and an interception. Royce Freeman ran the ball for 54 yards. Mitchell Trubisky threw for 120 yards with no touchdowns. David Montgomery ran the ball for 62 yards and a touchdown.
All-time series: Series tied at 8
Next week: Chicago: @ Washington; Denver: @ Green Bay
TW: 8-5; CV: 8-5
New Orleans 9, LA Rams 27: TW: Rams; CV: Rams
It wasn't a pretty game for the Saints and their season is definitely in jeopardy with Drew Brees out for almost two months. Brees would only get 165 passing yards before going out of the game with a thumb injury. Teddy Bridgewater didn't fare much better getting only 38 yards passing. The Saints running game didn't get a lot of yardage with Alvin Kamara getting only 45 yards. Jared Goff threw the ball for 283 yards and a touchdown and Todd Gurley ran for 63 yards and a touchdown. Goff also ran it in for a touchdown as well.
All-time series: Rams lead series 43-34
Next week: New Orleans: @ Seattle; LA Rams: @ Cleveland
TW: 9-5; CV: 9-5
Philadelphia 20, Atlanta 24: TW: Eagles; CV: Eagles
The Eagles were off just a bit in this one, same for Carson Wentz. Wentz threw the ball for 231 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, including rushing in for a touchdown on a 3-yard play. Miles Sanders didn't get much in the run game with 28 yards on 10 carries. Matt Ryan was slinging the ball all game, getting 320 passing yards with 3 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Julio Jones got 106 receiving yards with two touchdowns. You finally get a hard-fought win Atlanta.
All-time series: Eagles lead series 20-15-1
Next week: Philadelphia: vs Detroit; Atlanta: @ Indianapolis
TW: 9-6; CV: 9-6
Cleveland 23, NY Jets 3: TW: Browns; CV: Browns
The Browns got back on track with a win against the Jets to finish off Week 2. Baker Mayfield threw the ball for 325 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Nick Chubb got some solid yardage as he ran the ball for 62 yards and a touchdown. The Jets didn't get much going on either side of the ball. Trevor Siemian was the starter for the Jets but was out and in goes Luke Falk. Falk got 198 yards and not much else for the Jets. Le'Veon Bell got 68 yards on 21 carries but had a fumble in the game that might've been a touchdown. The Jets season is going to get much worse when they have to go to Foxborough next week.
All-time series: Browns lead series 15-12
Next week: Cleveland: vs LA Rams; NY Jets: @ New England
TW: 10-6; CV: 10-6
Cardinal Viking:
2017: 167-89
2018: 156-98-2
2019:
Week 1: 11-4-1
Week 2: 10-6
Overall: 21-10-1
My record:
2012: 164-90-2
2013: 162-92-1
2014: 172-83-1
2017: 164-92
2018: 156-98-2
2019:
Week 1: 12-3-1
Week 2: 10-6
Overall: 22-3-1
See you guys on Wednesday for the Week 3 picks!
-Tom
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