Holy Fucking Santa Shit. That's my reaction, and I think 90% of NFL fans reaction, to Chris Henrys unfortunate death. Yes, this guy had been through his issues. But the type of player he was, the ‘'potential superstar just on the cusp but not quite there” is probably the most popular type of player in the NFL. Announcers love them because knowing who he is makes them feel smart in comparison to people who know nothing about football, like women and Redskins fans. ‘'Look at number 15 Chris Henry in the slot, he's the real sleeper on this offense.” Draftniks love them since they were probably drafted in the 3rd round or lower, meaning if he makes it 31 NFL teams look stupid. Fantasy Football players love this type of player. I don't think Chris Henry was even assured a roster spot at the time of our draft and he still went in the top 10 rounds, we want to say that we saw it coming, like it's hard to look at a guy whose 6-4 and runs a 4.4 40 and say ‘'he's going to be a player'.' So when one of those guys like Henry dies in such a tragic, unexpected, and let's face it, batshit insane way, all the potential dies with him. On to the games…..
Thursday Night Local Blackout
Colts vs Jags
If you didn't see this one, it was the usual ‘'team with good QB, beats team with shitty QB” game. Also I picked Mike Sims-Walker up off my leagues waivers 2 hours before the game and he got me 24 points, so fuck yes!
Saturday Night Jive
Cowboys vs Saints
Now that college football season is over, why the fuck can't we have more games on Saturdays? The place I live, and a lot of the east coast for that matter, has been hit with a major snow storm. I would love to be able to wake up at noon, set my fantasy line-up, and begin my strict regimen of pork, caffeine, and football. I wouldn't even care whose playing. Couldn't the networks work out a deal where the two crappiest games get flexed to the 1PM and 4PM slots? This is why David Stern should just run every league.
The Early Games
Pats vs Bills
Let's all continue to collectively root against the Pats. Demise of once great teams that played the right way is fun!
Cards vs Lions
Arizonas potential fluxuates between ‘'Super Bowl contender” and ‘'comically awful”. The Lions are, as they've always been, comically awful.
Fins vs Titans
The loser of this one is out of playoff contention, so of course the incredibly overrated Jeff Fisher will lose, and as is tradition, be jerked off by the media as the blame is shifted to someone else.
Browns vs Chiefs
My pick-up of Browns running back Chris Jennings means I'm better at fantasy football than you.
/doesn't have the balls to start him
Texans vs Rams
The Rams starting QB Keith Null was coached at West Texas A & M by immortal life failure Ryan Leaf. A few of the drills they went over at A&M…..
1) Media alienation
2)Discouraging fans.
3) Rampant alcoholism.
4) How to ruin a franchise.
Falcons vs Jets
Chris Redman has proved he is ¾ the crappy QB Matt Ryan was.
The Late Games
Niners vs Eagles
Never has one movie encapsulated two fan bases like Philadelphia does these two.
Bears vs Ravens
Word is the Bears may not make it to the game due to the East Coast Snow-pocalypse. Granted Jay Cutler hasn't made it to a single game all year.
Raiders vs Broncos
Rule of thumb, if your former #1 pick QB has a hilarious fake Twitter account, he probably sucks.
Bengals vs Chargers
Go Bengals man.
Bucs vs Seahawks
If this game didn't happen, and ESPN just put on highlights from the last time they played and gave us a score, would anyone care?
Packers vs Steelers
Oh slow Steelers demise, you are delicious.
Jay Leno-kakke
Vikings vs Panthers
Jake Delhomme-Worst QB in the league? Or Worst QB EVER?
POINT AND LAUGH AT DAN SNYDER!
Giants vs Redskins
JAWS CAN YOU BELIEVE ELI MANNINGS EYE DISCIPLINE!
Enjoy the games everyone….