While it’s a bit too tempting to take time in the lede to discuss what was the “potential Super Bowl match-up” of the year between the Packers and Patriots, or even the discussing the Ravens snatching defeat from the jaws of victory against my Chargers. And heck, you could even throw in the Jaguars beating the Giants, who were in full derp mode, making Tom Coughlin even more salty and vinegary (to be taken at it’s most literal definition), but, in the end, I do find the slow collapse of the Arizona Cardinals team fascinating… While I normally don’t root for Cardinals, (that’s more St’ Louis’ and Busch’s fault. Double entendre alert!), you had to respect the fact that they found themselves 9-1 despite starting Drew Stanton, not Carson Palmer, for a majority of those games. While 9-1 and those two names don’t really make sense when used in the same sentence, a stifling defense and some luck have been two things that lesser teams have had success with (See Broncos, 2011). But ending the regular season against the Chiefs, Rams, Seahawks, and 49ers, there are legitimate scenarios where they could now miss the playoffs, and some, where the Rams could actually sneak in. This is all to say, wow, the NFC South is a dumpster fire in the truest sense of the word. You could ask for reasons why that gives context (they did just lose to the 4-7 Falcons), but I would still say NOOOOPE, I need no reasons.
Washington Football Team – 27, Colts 49
Andrew Luck – 19/27, 370 YDS, 5 TD, 1 INT an 4 CAR, 20 YDS. Yeah, ya know, it’s almost as if RG-3 isn’t the only problem with this Washington team. WEIRD.
Dan Herron – 8 CAR, 88 YDS, 1 TD and 2 REC, 8 YDS. Note to self:Â Start Dan Herron at flex from this point forward…
Coby Fleener – 4 REC, 127 YDS, 2 TD. Coby Fleener sounds like it should be the name of a cheese.
Donte Moncrief – 3 REC, 134 YDS, 2 TD. Protip: Washington, when playing a team, it’s wise to cover their receivers with, like, one guy, at the very least.
Colt McCoy – 31/47, 392 YDS, 3 TD and 3 CAR, 12 YDS. I can’t quite figure out if Colt McCoy is better as the name of a cheap beer or a cheap whiskey…
Jordan Reed – 9 REC, 123 YDS. Yeah, I owned you three weeks ago. Right on time.
Titans – 21, Texans – 45
Ryan Fitzpatrick – 24/33, 358 YDS, 6 TD and 2 CAR, 10 YDS. Fitzmagic: he’s the hero Houston deserves, but not the one it needs right now.
DeAndre Hopkins – 9 REC, 238 YDS, 2 TD. Gentlemen, I am at full hardness.
Andre Johnson – 7 REC, 53 YDS, 1 TD. There’s that Andre Johnson touchdown I’ve been waiting a month for… on my bench.
Browns – 10, Bills – 26
Kyle Orton – 17/31, 190 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT. What’s Kyle Orton drinkin’ this week in celebration? My money is on 98 octane petrol.
Johnny Manziel – 5/8, 192 YDS, 2 INT and 2 CAR, 13 YDS, 1 TD. THE PERIMETER OF HOYER COUNTRY HAS BEEN OVERRUN. EVACUATE THE EMBASSY! 
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Chargers – 34, Ravens – 33
Philip Rivers – 34/45, 383 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT and 4 CAR, 19 YDS.
Keenan Allen – 11 REC, 121 YDS, 2 TD. I had Ryan Mathews (13 CAR, 38 YDS, 1 TD and 1 REC, 6 YDS.) as the one to start yesterday, and while he did actually do an okay job, it looks as if the old Allen is back. So yes, I have to own up to the fact that I called this one wrong. Yet the Chargers made me feel oh so right… the homerism is real folks. TOO REAL.
Torrey Smith – 6 REC, 65 YDS, 2 TD. Torrey Smith had his bi-annual “making Joe Flacco look good. And to think, I thought that was only Anquan Boldin’s unique skill! Do note that he may be dealing with a knee injury, but if you’d like to know, be sure to address John Harbaugh directly. Yeah, let me get right on that…    Â
Giants – 24, Jaguars – 25
Eli Manning – 24/34, 247 YDS, 1 TD, 2 FUM. Not so elite anymore…
Rashad Jennings – 26 CAR, 91 YDS, 2 TD and 3 REC, 3 YDS. Â Â Â
Bengals – 14, Buccaneers – 13
Doug Martin – 18 CAR, 58 YDS, 1 TD and 1 REC, 3 YDS. Wait, Doug Martin got a touchdown? WHAT YEAR IS THIS?
Giovani Bernard – 10 CAR, 49 YDS and 1 REC, 4 YDS. Taking all of my Jeremy Hill points. SMH.
Jeremy Hill  – 13 CAR, 40 YDS and 4 REC< 12 YDS.) Taking all of my Giovani Bernard points. SMH.   Â
Raiders – 0, Rams – 52
Tre Mason – 14 CAR, 117 YDS, 2 TD and 3 REC, 47 YDS, 1 TD. In case you didn’t know, I’m quite the advocate for Tre Mason. But even this game seems a little over the top. Honestly, if the Raiders defense had a password, it would be “password”.  Â
Saints – 35, Steelers – 32
Benjamin Watson – 1 REC, 15 YDS, 1 TD. Wrong tight end Drew Brees (19/27, 257 YDS, 5 TD.)! HE DIDN’T EVEN PLAY BASKETBALL.
Kenny Stills – 5 REC, 162 YDS, 1 TD. More touchdowns to people who are not Jimmy Graham!
Jimmy Graham – 0 TGTS.  It’s as if millions of voices cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced… Honestly, I think Jimmy Graham must have sh*t in Brees’ locker or something.
Le’Veon Bell – 21 CAR, 95 YDS, 1 TD and 8 REC, 159 YDS.
Panthers – 13, Vikings – 31
Thank you Carolina, for taking an additional bye week.
Cardinals – 18, Falcons – 29
Steven Jackson – 18 CAR, 101 YDS. So the number one ranked defense gave up 100 yards rushing to Steven Jackson, and it wasn’t in 70 carries? My faith has been shaken…
Julio Jones – 10 REC, 189 YDS, 1 TD. But of course…
Roddy White – Was a late sctrach from continuing complications of an ankle injury. Even though he was unable to practice the entire week, he was labled as questionable with Mike Smith “confident he would play” quotes being throw about. Harry Douglas (9 REC, 116 YDS), instead, played the part of “not Julio Jones” quite effectively.
Patriots – 21, Packers – 26
Aaron Rodgers – 24/38, 368 YDS, 2 TD and 5 CAR, 22 YDS. It’s a good thing the Packers pulled this one out. If they did lose, the only thing would talk about was how Rodgers beard couldn’t catch the balls too (so to speak).
Eddie Lacy – 21 CAR, 98 YDS and 2 REC, 17 YDS. I know it’s Lacy on the field, but it just as easily be D.J. Fluker at the combine out there.
Davante Adams – 6 REC, 121 YDS. Hey, you’re not Randall Cobb (7 REC, 85 YDS.)! Hey, you’re not Jordy Nelson (2 REC, 53 YDS, 1 TD) either! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE.
Brandon Bolden – 3 CAR, 17 YDS, 1 TD. Ah yes, it would be Brandon Bolden, not Shane Vereen (3 CAR, 6 YDS and 1 REC, 26 YDS.), that was in line for all the Bill Belichick “f*ck you, fantasy players” points.
Broncos – 29, Chiefs – 16
Peyton Manning – I never realized until just last night about how much Pey-Pey looks like Timmy from South Park.
C.J. Anderson – 32 CAR, 168 YDS and 2 REC, 17 YDS, 1 TD. “Siri… can you call NFL Teams looking for a running back?” – Ronnie Hillman. And also Montee Ball.
