EAGLES 17, DOLPHINS 7: Ah yes, looks like it's time for the annual Donovan McNabb Injury Scare. McNabb exited in the second half with an ankle injury, and although X-rays were negative, Philly's still worried about both the ankle and the thumb McNabb sprained earlier in the game. And as if that weren't enough, the Eagles meet the Patriots next week - which means you'll want to start thinking about alternatives at QB. A.J. Feeley is not exactly a good option. Neither is John Beck, the rookie who made his first start for the Fins, although he wasn't terrible and is a guy to keep in the back of your mind for next year.
CARDINALS 35, BENGALS 27: Almost everybody in this one had about the numbers you'd expect. Kurt Warner threw two TDs, as did Carson Palmer, including one to the recently reinstated Chris Henry. Palmer also threw four interceptions, however, which didn't really help matters. But the guy I really want to talk about is Rudi Johnson. How disappointing has RJ been this season? Eight carries, 25 yards from this guy ... He's got exactly one 100-yard game and no rushing TDs, and Kenny Watson is basically stealing his thunder week after week now. I understand he was hurt, but all indications are he's healthy now, yet we're still not getting anything out of him. Remember, this is a guy who's racked up over 4,200 yards in the past three seasons. Just reminds you how fleeting life as a stud RB can be.
PACKERS 31, PANTHERS 17: OK, ok, Brett Favre, we get it. You've still got a lot left in the tank. Take it easy guy, before you hurt yourself. Three TDs for the old man, including two to Donald Lee, the new Bubba Franks. Running back sensation Ryan Grant looked pretty good again (88 yards) but he had to leave the game with a "mild" ankle sprain. I'll update you before the Thanksgiving game. ... Steve Smith didn't play, so Drew Carter stepped up in his place (five catches, 132 yards, TD). Keep that in mind in Week 12 against the Saints if Smith can't go.
COLTS 13, CHIEFS 10: Not a whole lot to see here other than another rare mediocre day for Peyton Manning (16 for 32, 163 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT). Think he's missing Marvin Harrison? Sure, we all are. But it also doesn't help he's playing behind the JV offensive line. I can't see this continuing for long, not with the Falcons up next on Turkey Day. At the very least, this should be sorted out by do-or-die time in Weeks 14 and 15 against Oakland and Houston, so you've got that to look forward to.
JETS 19, STEELERS 16 (OT): Woah, didn't see this coming. Try to figure this one out: Thomas Jones, a fairly big disappointment this year, goes for over 100 yards against the Steelers' D, ranked No. 1 in the league against the run. They haven't let up 100 to an RB in 35 games. Jones had only done it two times this season. (He still hasn't scored a TD as a Jet, but we'll take what we can get.) Oh and his counterpart, Fast Willie Parker, runs for only 52 against the league's worst run D. You try to figure it out, it makes my head hurt sometimes.
RAMS 13, 49ERS 9: Weird, a defensive struggle for two teams that have seemed hell-bent on not playing defense at times this season. Steven Jackson at least tried to help us out with a respectable game (23 carries, 92 yards). Frank Gore (15 carries, 32 yards) not so much. It's looking like a lost season for Frankie.
SEAHAWKS 30, BEARS 23: The Seattle passing game is really clicking now, and you can thank Matt Hasselbeck (337 yards, two TDs) and D.J. Hackett (nine catches, 136 yards, TD) for that. Shaun Alexander didn't suit up, but I don't think many fantasy players shed a tear. In fact, Maurice Morris (18 carries, 87 yards, TD) looked just fine in his place. Cedric Benson (11 carries, 89 yards, TD) looked fine too, for a change, although I could have gone without seeing Adrian Peterson getting the ball on the 5-yard line for his first score of the season.
Photos by The Associated Press.
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