Hello readers! Another week of National Football League action has come and gone. The week gave us exciting and interesting storylines to digest for the next few days. Such storylines like Tua's injury, the Ravens blowing yet another lead, a double doink in London, and the Chiefs and Buccaneers doing battle in a Super Bowl rematch. All those storylines and more in this week's recap. Let's get to work!
Week 4 Recap
Miami 15, Cincinnati 27: TW: Dolphins; CV: Dolphins
What was to be a good game would be overshadowed by an injury. Tua Tagovailoa would be cleared to play after what seemed to be a head injury on Sunday against the Bills. It would be listed as a back injury. The back would be alright for Tua as he would complete 8 of 14 passes for 110 yards with an interception. He would leave after taking a vicious tackle drive to the ground by defensive tackle Josh Tupou. The quarterback would display signs of a "fencing response" and would remain down for seven minutes. Tua would be stretchered off the field and taken to a local hospital to be cleared hours later. His backup Teddy Bridgewater, the journeyman, would provide 193 passing yards with a touchdown and an interception. Raheem Mostert would provide help to the Dolphins running game with 69 yards. Tyreek Hill would get 160 receiving yards. Joe Burrow would be showing his 2021 form as he completed 20 of 31 passes for 287 yards with two touchdowns. Joe Mixon would get a rushing touchdown while adding 61 yards from the ground. As far as what my take is on the "Tua situation" I would say is that if he did have a concussion against the Bills, then there should've been no reason for him to play on Thursday on three days rest. I feel fines and docking draft picks would be necessary. For the Dolphins, the undefeated campaign ends with a rough loss. For the Bengals, they're back to .500 and look to keep going in 2022.
Next week:
Miami: @ NY Jets
Cincinnati: @ Baltimore (Sunday night)
TW: 0-1; CV: 0-1
Minnesota 28, New Orleans 25: TW: Vikings; CV: Vikings
The Vikings and the Fleur De-Lis would invade London's Tottenham Stadium. Kirk Cousins would lead his Norsemen and provide 25 of 38 completed passes for 273 yards with a touchdown but also gave a pass away to the Saints. Dalvin Cook would fight on the ground to provide 76 yards on 20 carries from the ground. Justin Jefferson would surprise the Frenchmen on a 3-yard run to the left. Andy Dalton would get the nod from his head coach to start. The journeyman would provide 20 of 28 passes completed for 236 yards with a touchdown pass to rookie Chris Olave. Latavius Murray would get a touchdown while providing 57 yards for the flower people. Taysom Hill would also get a touchdown on a 2-yard run to the right. It would be a display for the two teams kickers as Greg Joseph and Wil Lutz would combine for 6 of 7 on field goals and 3 for 4 on point afters. It would be Greg Joseph's leg that would be the game-winner for the Vikings on a 47-yard prayer with 29 seconds left. For the Vikings, it is a hard-fought win and will return home in longboats filled with loot. For the Saints, it is a sad defeat as they will have to go back to the basement of the NFC South. How about that double-doink?
Next week:
Minnesota: vs Chicago
New Orleans: vs Seattle
TW: 1-1; CV: 1-1
Chicago 12, NY Giants 20: TW: Giants; CV: Bears
Passing would be at a premium in New Jersey. Justin Fields would complete 11 of 22 passes to his receivers with 174 passing yards. Khalil Herbert would rush for 77 yards for the Bears and Justin Fields would tally 52 yards. Overall the Bears would get 314 total yards in this game. All of the Bears points would come from their kicker Mike Badgley who hit 4 of 4 field goals. His longest was from 40 yards. Daniel Jones would start this one for the G-men and contributed 8 of 13 passes for 71 yards. Jones would leave the game after injuring his ankle. Tyrod Taylor would come in but he too would leave the game after incurring a concussion. The Giants running game would carry them this day as Jones would score the two touchdowns New York would get while getting 68 yards. Saquon Barkley would be the leading rusher in this game with 146 yards gained on 31 carries. For the Bears, it is a loss that generated a 2-2 record while the Giants improve to 3-1, their best record since 2011.
Next week:
Chicago: @ Minnesota
NY Giants: @ Green Bay (Sunday morning; @ London)
TW: 2-1; CV: 1-2
Buffalo 23, Baltimore 20: TW: Bills; CV: Bills
It was a game that lived up to the hype, in my opinion. Josh Allen started off sluggish in the first half in the midst of the rain. Allen completed 19 of 36 passes for 213 yards with a touchdown but also threw an interception. For his run offense the talented QB would get 70 yards with a touchdown on the ground. Devin Singletary would get 49 yards on 11 carries. Baltimore's offense would start off hot as they would score 20 points in the first half. Lamar Jackson completed 20 of 29 passes for 144 yards with a touchdown but also tossed two interceptions. One of the interceptions was caught by Jordan Poyer in a risky gamble by Baltimore with 4:09 left in the game. Lamar Jackson would get 73 yards rushing. JK Dobbins would score a touchdown while getting 41 yards. Should be noted that the Bills were down 20-3 before they chipped away at the Raven lead. With the takeaway the Bills would slowly drive down the field to where Bills kicker Tyler Bass would hit a 21-yard field goal that would complete the comeback. For the Bills, last week's loss can be put behind them. For Baltimore, it is back to a .500 record for them.
Next week:
Buffalo: vs Pittsburgh
Baltimore: vs Cincinnati (Sunday night)
TW: 3-1; CV: 2-2
Cleveland 20, Atlanta 23: TW: Browns; CV: Browns
How about those Falcons? Two-game winning streak. Jacoby Brissett was not the picture perfect passer as he would complete 21 of 35 passes for 234 yards with an interception that would be grabbed by Dee Alford to end the game and hopes of a Browns win. Nick Chubb was his usual self as he rushed for 118 yards with a touchdown. Kareem Hunt rushed for 49 yards. Jacoby Brissett would get a rushing touchdown. Cleveland's defense would be hurting as Myles Garrett wouldn't play due to a car accident he suffered earlier this week. Marcus Mariota would be not as effective in this game as he completed just 7 of his 19 passes for 139 yards with an interception. Atlanta's running game would be the guiding light for the Falcons as Tyler Allgeier rushed for 84 yards. Caleb Huntley rushed for 56 yards with a touchdown and Cordarrelle Patterson would rush for 38 yards with a touchdown. For the Browns, it is back to a humbling 2-2 while the Falcons currently sport one of the better streaks in the NFL.
Next week:
Cleveland: vs LA Chargers
Atlanta: @ Tampa Bay
TW: 3-2; CV: 2-3
Jacksonville 21, Philadelphia 29: TW: Eagles; CV: Eagles
Jaguars hopes of an upset would falter as the Eagles are now the lone undefeated team in the NFL. Trevor Lawrence would play fairly well as the quarterback would complete 11 of 23 passes for 174 yards with two touchdowns to Jamal Agnew. Travis Etienne would get 32 yards rushing on eight carries. James Robinson would also get eight carries with 28 yards rushing. Jalen Hurts as a passer was alright as he completed 16 of 25 passes for 204 yards with an interception. Hurts the runner would have better success as he get a touchdown while rushing for 38 yards. Miles Sanders would be the star in the game as he rushed for a 134-yard, two touchdown day for the Eagles. Kenneth Gainwell would get 19 yards as well as a touchdown. The game was also a homecoming to Jaguars coach Doug Pederson who lead the Eagles to their lone Super Bowl win in Super Bowl LII over the Patriots. For the Jaguars, it was a humbling defeat but a close defeat against one of the best teams in the league. For the Eagles, the prospects of a undefeated season will last for another week.
Next week:
Jacksonville: vs Houston
Philadelphia: @ Arizona
TW: 4-2; CV: 3-3
LA Chargers 34, Houston 24: TW: Chargers; CV: Chargers
All is well with Justin Herbert and company. Justin Herbert would complete 27 of 39 passes for 340 yards with two touchdowns to Gerald Everett and to his running back Austin Ekeler. Safe to say that Herbert is back to his form. Austin Ekler would also get 60 yards with two touchdown trips. Davis Mills would play well to Houston's standards as he completed 26 of 35 passes for 246 yards with two touchdowns to Brandin Cooks and Rex Burkhead. Mills would also make two interceptions. Dameon Pierce would get 131 yards rushing with touchdown. His longest would be a 75-yard run that would give him that touchdown. It was a Texans surge in the 2nd half that would cut the lead to three before the Chargers would answer back with said Ekeler touchdown. For the Chargers, it is back to .500 after an ugly loss to the Jaguars. For the Texans, they can still hang their hats with their "half-win" in week 1.
Next week:
LA Chargers: @ Cleveland
Houston: @ Jacksonville
TW: 5-2; CV: 4-3
NY Jets 24, Pittsburgh 20: TW: Steelers; CV: Steelers
Pickett Time in Pittsburgh falls short. Zach Wilson would make his 2022 debut after missing a month's time due to a foot injury. Wilson wasn't at his best but the passer would complete 18 of 36 passes for 252 yards with a touchdown but tossed two interceptions. Braxton Berrios, the team's wide receiver, would toss a short pass to Wilson for a touchdown. Breece Hall was effective as a runner as he would get 66 yards and the go-ahead touchdown to help put the Jets over the Steelers. Mitchell Trubisky would get the start but would be benched. Before the benching he completed 7 of 13 passes for 84 yards with an interception. Kenny Pickett, the rookie from nearby University of Pittsburgh, would be not as effective as he completed 10 of 13 passes for 120 yards and tossed three interceptions. Pickett would be the better player as a runner as he would get two touchdowns from the ground. Najee Harris would slowly get back to his rookie form as he ran for 74 yards on 18 carries. For the Jets, it's their 2nd win against an AFC North opponent and just their 2nd win in Pittsburgh in franchise history (first time was in 2010). For the Steelers, it is a 1-3 record staring at them as they will need to find answers to get back on track.
Next week:
NY Jets: vs Miami
Pittsburgh: @ Buffalo
TW: 5-3; CV: 4-4
Seattle 48, Detroit 45: TW: Lions; CV: Lions
We got ourselves a Scorigami folks! Both teams would combine for 11 touchdowns. Geno Smith would complete 23 of 30 passes for 320 yards with two touchdowns to Noah Fant and Will Dissly. Seattle's running game would be the showcase as Rashaad Penny rushed for 151 yards with two touchdowns and Geno Smith would get a touchdown while running for 49 yards. Jared Goff would go off in this game as he completed 26 of 39 passes for 378 yards with four touchdown passes with an interception. Jamaal Williams rushed for 108 yards with two touchdowns for the Lions. The 51-yard run for Williams would be the longest in the game. Detroit looked fairly dead during the first three quarters as they would get 23 points during those 45 minutes of play. They would go off and get 22 points in the 4th quarter. Unfortunately the hole they dug was not enough to overcome. For the Seahawks they survive and reach 2-2 on the year while the Lions are wincing at the loss as they go 1-3.
Next week:
Seattle: @ New Orleans
Detroit: @ New England
TW: 5-4; CV: 4-5
Tennessee 24, Indianapolis 17: TW: Titans; CV: Titans
Before the season, I thought this game would be one of the more marquee matchups but the play of the Colts proved otherwise. Ryan Tannehill would be a background player but would complete 17 of 21 passes for 137 yards with two touchdowns. Derrick Henry would run over the Colts defense as he would get 114 yards on the ground with a touchdown. Overall, the Titans would have just 244 total yards in the game. Matt Ryan would play better in this game as the passer completed 27 of 37 passes for 356 yards with two touchdowns to Mo Alie-Cox in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Ryan would also add to the Colts turnover problems with an interception. Jonathan Taylor rushed for 42 yards on 20 carries. To add to the Colts woes is the possible loss of linebacker Shaquille Leonard who left the game with a concussion. The bad news doesn't stop for the Colts as they might lose Jonathan Taylor for an amount of time. For the Titans, it is a 2-2 record as they have rebounded from a sluggish start. For the Colts, it is another loss where they have a -6 turnover margin. Ouchies.
Next week:
Tennessee: @ Washington
Indianapolis: @ Denver (Thursday night)
TW: 6-4; CV: 5-5
Washington 10, Dallas 25: TW: Cowboys; CV: Commanders
The rivalry of Washington-Dallas entered a new chapter in AT&T Stadium. Carson Wentz was stuck in this game as he completed 25 of 42 passes for 170 yards with a touchdown pass to Jahan Dotson in the 2nd quarter. Wentz would also toss two interceptions that would prove to be costly. Antonio Gibson would get 49 yards rushing and Jonathan Williams would get 48 yards rushing. Cooper Rush would get the nod again for Dallas as the passer would complete 15 of 27 passes for 223 yards with two touchdowns to CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup. Rush also became the first Cowboys starter to win all four of his starts. Something not even Don Meredith, Roger Staubach, Danny White, or Troy Aikman could accomplish. Ezekiel Elliot would get 49 yards from the ground. For the Commanders, the season has been a long one and if they can't find answers to their offense it could be alonger one. For the Cowboys, three straight wins in 2022 as Dak Prescott continues to rehab his injury.
Next week:
Washington: vs Tennessee
Dallas: @ LA Rams
TW: 7-4; CV: 5-6
Arizona 26, Carolina 16: TW: Cardinals; CV: Panthers
Uffdah, Cardinal Viking picking against his team and they win. Kyler Murray was the one-man wrecking crew as the passer and runner would hit 23 of 32 passes for 207 yards with two touchdowns to Marquise Brown and Zach Ertz. Murray would throw an interception that would be grabbed by Frankie Luvu (nice name) for a pick-six in the 2nd quarter. On the ground Murray would account for 26 yards with a touchdown. James Conner, the former Steeler, would tack on 55 yards from scrimmage for the Cards. Baker Mayfield would be not effective in this game as the passer would complete 22 of 36 passes for 197 yards with a touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey in the 4nd quarter. Mayfield would put forth two passes that would be grabbed by the Cardinals. Christian McCaffrey rushed for 27 yards in the loss but did add 81 receiving yards to an overall meager day for him. Carolina wasn't great at 3rd down conversions as they would go 2 for 10 on 3rd down. For the Cardinals it is a good win against a faltering and dysfunctional Carolina squad. For the Panthers, the seat for head coach Matt Rhule is starting to get warmer as his group is now 1-3 and looking out of contention.
Next week:
Arizona: vs Philadelphia
Carolina: vs San Francisco
TW: 8-4; CV: 5-7
Denver 32, Las Vegas 23: TW: Raiders; CV: Broncos
The 2022 Las Vegas Raiders have had a rough start to the year under new head coach Josh McDaniels. In this game, they would find a way to win. Russell Wilson has had a rough start as well but in this game he would rebound as the passer completed 17 of 25 passes for 237 yards with two touchdowns to Jerry Jeudy and Cam Sutton. He would also score the lone rushing touchdown for the Broncos as he would get 29 yards rushing. Javonte Williams would get 28 yards rushing. Denver's offense would not get a lot going as they would go 3 for 11 on 3rd down conversions and 1 of 2 on 4th down conversions. Sacks would be a factor as Wilson was sacked three times for 23 yards. Derek Carr has had not an easy start to the year as well as he completed 21 of 34 passes for 188 yards with zero touchdowns or interceptions. Josh Jacobs would provide all the scoring for the Raiders offense as the runner scored twice with 144 yards rushing for the day. Including a 43-yard run that was the longest in the game. Las Vegas would take advantage of turnovers as they would grab a fumble-six from a Melvin Gordon fumble would be recovered by Amik Robertson for a 68-yard score. For the Broncos, it is a tough loss as they go down to 2-2. For the Raiders, it is a much needed win and hopefully they can stick to their running attack in the future for their success is running it.
Next week:
Denver: vs Indianapolis (Thursday night)
Las Vegas: @ Kansas City (Monday night)
TW: 9-4; CV: 5-8
New England 24, Green Bay 27 (F/OT): TW: Packers; CV: Packers
New England's backup would need a backup as the Patriots nearly upset the Packers. Brian Hoyer would get the start and provided the Patriots 5 of 6 for 37 yards before he would leave the game after getting a head injury from a sack by Rashan Gary. In for the Patriots would be rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe, the rookie quarterback out of Western Kentucky. The former Hilltopper would hit 10 of 15 passes for 99 yards with a touchdown to DeVante Parker in the 3rd quarter. Damien Harris would get a good game as he rushed for 86 yards with a touchdown. Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 66 yards. The Patriots defense would get a score off of a Aaron Rodgers pass towards halftime for a pick six. Jack Jones would find the ball as a gimmie and proceeded to give Aaron Rodgers his 4th pick-six in his career. Aaron Rodgers would hit 21 of 35 passes for 251 yards with two touchdown passes to Romeo Doubs and Robert Tonyan. Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon would combine for 183 yards of rushing offense. Christian Watson, the former NDSU Bison, would get a touchdown on a 15-yard run on a sweep to the right. For the Patriots, it is a rough loss but hope is there for Bailey Zappe could be a decent quarterback but the record of 1-3 is staring at Bill Belichick's face. For the Packers, it was a close win but an ugly win in a game that they should've won handily.
Next week:
New England: vs Detroit
Green Bay: vs NY Giants (Sunday morning)
TW: 10-4; CV: 6-8
Kansas City 41, Tampa Bay 31: TW: Buccaneers; CV: Buccaneers
Twenty months ago on the same field, the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers would meet for the Super Bowl. Fast forward to Sunday night, the storyline would flip. Patrick Mahomes was in control in this game as the passer completed 23 of 37 passes for 249 yards with three touchdowns and a late game interception. Mahomes would tack on 34 rushing yards. The Chiefs would answer quickly in the game's opening minute as Mahomes would hit Travis Kelce down the middle for a 16-yard score with only 40 seconds gone by. Clyde Edwards-Helaire would play a solid game for the Chiefs running attack as he rushed for 92 yards with a touchdown. Isiah Pacheco rushed for 63 yards. Overall the Chiefs offense was unstoppable as they would put up 417 total yards. Tom Brady had Patrick Mahomes' number prior to the game, sporting a 3-2 record against him. Brady would throw on nearly every offensive snap as he completed 39 of 52 passes for 385 yards with three touchdown passes. Two of them would go to his favorite target Mike Evans. Kansas City's defense would clamp down on the Bucs rush offense but Rachaad White, the rookie from Arizona State, would score a touchdown while getting six yards rushing. The time of possession was a stat that stood out to me as the Bucs would have the ball for just 21 minutes and 22 seconds. For the Chiefs, it is a taste of revenge as they stay alone at the top of the AFC West. For the Buccaneers, it is a wincing loss as the Buccaneers have yet to retain the same spark that they had in 2021. At least they still got the Super Bowl championship... right?
Next week:
Kansas City: vs Las Vegas (Monday night)
Tampa Bay: vs Atlanta
TW: 10-5; CV: 6-9
LA Rams 9, San Francisco 24: TW: 49ers; CV: Rams
The Rams might be defending champs but they still can't beat the Niners in the regular season. Not that it really counts for anything. Matthew Stafford proved to be not quite there in this game as the former Lion completed 32 of 48 passes for 254 yards with an interception to Talanoa Hufanga who turned the takeaway to a touchdown. Rush offense wouldn't amount to much as the group would account for just 57 yards on the ground. Darrell Henderson rushed for 27 yards on seven carries. Cooper Kupp was the bright spot for the Rams as usual as the receiver caught 14 balls for 122 yards. Jimmy Garoppolo completed 16 of 27 passes for 239 yards with a touchdown pass to Deebo Samuel. Samuel would catch six passes for 115 receiving yards. Jeff Wilson would go on a roll against the Rams defense as he would get 74 yards rushing with a touchdown run that would go on a 32-yard distance. Unlike the Rams, the Niners would find more success in total yardage as they would get 327 yards. A questionable call would surface as a Matthew Stafford attempted throw would be challenged as a fumble. Another noteworthy event would happen as a spectator would run onto the field holding a smoke canister while sporting a "RightToRescue" t-shirt. Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner would use the truck stick on the spectator and security would handle him. For the Rams, the Niners menace continues to plague them in the regular season. For the Niners, they make it back to .500 with the win and move forward with Jimmy Garoppolo.
Next week:
LA Rams: vs Dallas
San Francisco: @ Carolina
TW: 11-5; CV: 6-10
2022 Pick ‘Em Records
My record:
Week 1: 8-7-1
Week 2: 8-8
Week 3: 5-11
Week 4: 11-5
Total: 32-31-1
Cardinal Viking's record:
Week 1: 6-9-1
Week 2: 11-5
Week 3: 5-11
Week 4: 6-10
Total: 29-35-1
Previous Picking Records:
2017: 167-89
2018: 156-98-2
2019: 151-104-1
2020: 163-92-1
2021: 167-104-1
2019: 161-94-1
2020: 167-88-1
2021: 173-98-1
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