NFL Running backs, Florida Georgia Football, Pro Bowl

This weekend in the NFL was amazing from a fantasy perspective. So many players put up huge numbers, especially the running backs. In a week that did not feature two of the NFL’s top three rushers, Edgerrin James and Shaun Alexander, eight different running backs broke the 100 yard barrier, and about 3 or 4 others were above 90 yards. Both Barbers, Fred Taylor, Steven Jackson, Ronnie Brown, Mike Anderson, Kevin Barlow, and Willis McGahee all rushed for over 100 yards. It was a very impressive weekend and it’s at times like these when I wish I had Direct TV.

I was at home watching the Jaguars vs. the Rams. The first quarter was exciting, from a Jaguar’s fan perspective, but after that it went all down hill. Steven Jackson manhandled the Jags rushing for nearly 180 yards and having another 20 in the air. It’s quite pathetic the Jaguars could not put up more than 21 points against the worst defense in the NFL. It’s quite pathetic the Jaguars allowed Jamie Martin to throw an 80 yard bomb to Kevin Curtis. It’s quite pathetic that the Jaguars receivers drop so many freaking balls. Sure their stats look good on paper, but unless you were watching the game you don’t know the truth. Jimmy Smith has lost it completely. He has stone hands like you’ve never seen before. For someone who is number 10 on the all-time catch list, he sure doesn’t show it. Ernest Wilford put up huge numbers for the Jaguars but had a key dropped ball that was in turn intercepted by the Rams. That interception resulted in the go ahead touchdown by Steven Jackson.

Fred Taylor seems to have his step back. Although he struggle in the 2nd half, it was not his fault. The Rams knew the Jaguars passing game is suspect at best, so they stuffed the box. The offensive line couldn’t open holes and Fred had no where to go.

In other NFL news, Green Bay lost again. Brett Favre threw 5 interceptions. There is no way the Bengals defense is that good. I am convinced the Packers WRs are just that bad. Houston finally got on the board with their first win. How big of a blow is that loss for Cleveland? Houston might get on a roll now. They face Jacksonville next week where they always seem to step up and win.

I was at the Florida vs. Georgia football game Saturday. I had the luxury of sitting in a skybox for the first time. It was awesome. All the food and drinks you can eat, a spectacular view, and a room divided between Gators and Dawgs. The Gators seemed to dominate in the first quarter. Why they abandoned the run when it was working so well is beyond me. Meyer has got to figure this offense out. They were completely shut down for 3 quarters. I can completely understand why Georgia fans hate the Gators so much. Every year we ruin their season. It has to get frustrating.

It’s Pro Bowl Voting time. Click the NFL.com link below to cast your vote for your favorite players. Some AFC likely Pro-Bowlers are Palmer, Edge, Chad Johnson, Stroud, and Rashean Mathis. Some NFC likely Pro-Bowlers are McNabb, T.O., Steve Smith, Alexander, and Bryant Young.

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