Week 4 Review:
By Kyle Balfour
Yes, you read that right!
Thanks to university deadlines, your Week 4 review will be handled by me, as well as the addition of the usual predictions list that will follow right after this.
So another glorious football week is over, and it's time to compile all the scores and see how each game unfolded.
So let's begin!
Predictions wise, Stuart trails slightly 26-21 as I begin to gain a foothold of the lead with 28-19. It sucks writing this with hindsight, as I know how this ends...
Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Actual Result: Packers 35-14 Bears
Kyle Said: Packers (1-0)
Stuart Said: Packers (1-0)
Well I'm fairly certain everyone and their non NFL viewing friends called this one. Mike Glennon was bad, and has pretty much set the Bears up to start the overall no. 2 pick this past draft in Mitchell Trubisky (that trade up better be worth it...), and Aaron Rodgers did very Aaron Rodgers things and torched the Bears defence like they were wicker men. Also what a dirty, dirty hit made by Danny Trevathan. Results in just a 1 game suspension after being upheld. Should've stayed at at least 2...
Miami Dolphins vs. New Orleans Saints
Wembley Stadium, London, England
Actual Result: Dolphins 0-20 Saints
Kyle Said: Saints (2-0)
Stuart Said: Saints (2-0)
Another Wembley game has concluded, and it would certainly help if both teams could figuratively show up. The Dolphins were in full 'Jay Cutler mode' and couldn't care less about playing (check out Cutler on a 'Wildcat formation' play during the game to see a perfect analogy).
Atlanta Falcons vs. Buffalo Bills
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Ok, so...this was...better? I mean it speaks volumes when Eli Manning of all people runs for a touchdown. Wayne Gallman looked good as a rookie for the ground game, hopefully providing some much needed support for the running back role; but once again fell to yet another last minute field goal by the Bucs and they lost...
It wasn't that the Giants were bad this time...they were just out matched by the Bucs. whether that's a good comparison or not is up to yourselves. For me, it's nearing the limit. Next week is make or break for the season! I am tired of watching this team make dropped passes after dropped passes, a near completely sterile running game, increasing levels of shanked punts, a living Jenga tower of an offensive line, and a completely gassed and injury riddled defence.
Denver Broncos vs. Oakland Raiders
Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
By Kyle Balfour
Yes, you read that right!
Thanks to university deadlines, your Week 4 review will be handled by me, as well as the addition of the usual predictions list that will follow right after this.
So another glorious football week is over, and it's time to compile all the scores and see how each game unfolded.
So let's begin!
Predictions wise, Stuart trails slightly 26-21 as I begin to gain a foothold of the lead with 28-19. It sucks writing this with hindsight, as I know how this ends...
Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Actual Result: Packers 35-14 Bears
Kyle Said: Packers (1-0)
Stuart Said: Packers (1-0)
Well I'm fairly certain everyone and their non NFL viewing friends called this one. Mike Glennon was bad, and has pretty much set the Bears up to start the overall no. 2 pick this past draft in Mitchell Trubisky (that trade up better be worth it...), and Aaron Rodgers did very Aaron Rodgers things and torched the Bears defence like they were wicker men. Also what a dirty, dirty hit made by Danny Trevathan. Results in just a 1 game suspension after being upheld. Should've stayed at at least 2...
Miami Dolphins vs. New Orleans Saints
Wembley Stadium, London, England
Actual Result: Dolphins 0-20 Saints
Kyle Said: Saints (2-0)
Stuart Said: Saints (2-0)
Another Wembley game has concluded, and it would certainly help if both teams could figuratively show up. The Dolphins were in full 'Jay Cutler mode' and couldn't care less about playing (check out Cutler on a 'Wildcat formation' play during the game to see a perfect analogy).
Atlanta Falcons vs. Buffalo Bills
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Actual Result: Falcons 17-23 Bills
Kyle Said: Falcons (2-1)
Stuart Said: Falcons (2-1)
Blew another lead, eh? The Falcons looked promising, even with Julio Jones needing to be sidelined due to injury. However, like many things for the Falcons: they blew it. Some badly timed turnovers cost them dearly and the Bills capitalised brilliantly. Huh, maybe the Bills aren't tanking, after all.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
Kyle Said: Falcons (2-1)
Stuart Said: Falcons (2-1)
Blew another lead, eh? The Falcons looked promising, even with Julio Jones needing to be sidelined due to injury. However, like many things for the Falcons: they blew it. Some badly timed turnovers cost them dearly and the Bills capitalised brilliantly. Huh, maybe the Bills aren't tanking, after all.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
Actual Result: Ravens 9-26 Steelers
Kyle Said: Steelers (3-1)
Stuart Said: Steelers (3-1)
This was just sad to watch for the Ravens. After a total humiliation from the Jaguars last week at Wembley, the Ravens looked incredibly weak against the Steelers. At least the Steelers won convincingly, even if Antonio Brown started acting like a spoilt brat because he can't make timely catches, or make one of the simplest 2-point conversion catches I've ever seen. Seriously, how do you drop that pass?!! Oh yeah, and Juju Smith-Schuster's Touchdown Celebration of a Dragonball Z Kamehameha was awesome! I personally thought it was a Ryu from Street Fighter Hadoken blast, but the longer wind up period should have been a giveaway. My geek credibility is in tatters...
Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals
FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio
Actual Result: Browns 7-31 Bengals
Kyle Said: Browns (3-2)
Stuart Said: Bengals (4-1)
Why, oh WHY did I choose the Browns?! I was too quick to write off the Bengals, and too hasty to give the Browns credit. The Bengals returned to form, with Andy Dalton making some pretty good throws, even if the team was let down slightly by sloppy plays resulting in penalties. Is this a fluke? or is this the return of the Bengals and their quest for the holy Wild Card round?
Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Kyle Said: Steelers (3-1)
Stuart Said: Steelers (3-1)
This was just sad to watch for the Ravens. After a total humiliation from the Jaguars last week at Wembley, the Ravens looked incredibly weak against the Steelers. At least the Steelers won convincingly, even if Antonio Brown started acting like a spoilt brat because he can't make timely catches, or make one of the simplest 2-point conversion catches I've ever seen. Seriously, how do you drop that pass?!! Oh yeah, and Juju Smith-Schuster's Touchdown Celebration of a Dragonball Z Kamehameha was awesome! I personally thought it was a Ryu from Street Fighter Hadoken blast, but the longer wind up period should have been a giveaway. My geek credibility is in tatters...
Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals
FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio
Actual Result: Browns 7-31 Bengals
Kyle Said: Browns (3-2)
Stuart Said: Bengals (4-1)
Why, oh WHY did I choose the Browns?! I was too quick to write off the Bengals, and too hasty to give the Browns credit. The Bengals returned to form, with Andy Dalton making some pretty good throws, even if the team was let down slightly by sloppy plays resulting in penalties. Is this a fluke? or is this the return of the Bengals and their quest for the holy Wild Card round?
Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Actual Result: Cowboys 30-35 Rams
Kyle Said: Cowboys (3-3)
Stuart Said: Rams (5-1)
Well, holy shit! The Rams are...good?! they're 3-1, and have scored nearly 50 points more than the Seahawks?! What is this?! The Rams were impressive to hold off the Cowboys, and well done to anyone with Todd Gurley on their fantasy team (seeing as how him and Ezekiel Elliot are about the only great running backs left that aren't injured...) The Cowboys weren't bad, but much like the Falcons, some costly turnovers can be the game changer. Guess we'll have to check in this week to see how the Rams fair against their divisional rivals: the Seahawks.
Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans
NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
Actual Result: Texans 57-14 Titans
Kyle Said: Titans (3-4)
Stuart Said: Titans (5-2)
Stop! Stop, they're already dead! My god, what a beat-down. Deshaun Watson only went and tied the NFL record for most touchdowns in a single game by a Rookie QB (5). The Titans were ripped asunder this game. Picks everywhere, Oprah Winfrey style. Penalties that rivalled the Bengals performance, and Marcus Mariotta out on a Hamstring injury to be replaced by...Matt Cassel?!! He's still here?! You were terrible for the Cowboys a few seasons ago. You and injured Tony Romo are the main reasons the Cowboys landed Zeke and Dak Prescott! Now, until Mariota recovers, you've decided to sign...Brandon Weeden? Ohh, dear...
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Actual Result: Vikings 7-14 Lions
Kyle said: Lions (4-4)
Stuart said: Lions (6-2)
Well there goes another running back injury, this time Vikings rookie Dalvin Cook with a torn ACL. This dampens an already desperate Vikings squad in need of the return of the more consistent quarterback. Case Keenum was bad, and the Lions took advantage with the now better running game thanks to Ameer Abdullah. No 4th quarter witchcraft required this week, though.
New England Patriots vs. Carolina Panthers
Kyle Said: Cowboys (3-3)
Stuart Said: Rams (5-1)
Well, holy shit! The Rams are...good?! they're 3-1, and have scored nearly 50 points more than the Seahawks?! What is this?! The Rams were impressive to hold off the Cowboys, and well done to anyone with Todd Gurley on their fantasy team (seeing as how him and Ezekiel Elliot are about the only great running backs left that aren't injured...) The Cowboys weren't bad, but much like the Falcons, some costly turnovers can be the game changer. Guess we'll have to check in this week to see how the Rams fair against their divisional rivals: the Seahawks.
Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans
NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
Actual Result: Texans 57-14 Titans
Kyle Said: Titans (3-4)
Stuart Said: Titans (5-2)
Stop! Stop, they're already dead! My god, what a beat-down. Deshaun Watson only went and tied the NFL record for most touchdowns in a single game by a Rookie QB (5). The Titans were ripped asunder this game. Picks everywhere, Oprah Winfrey style. Penalties that rivalled the Bengals performance, and Marcus Mariotta out on a Hamstring injury to be replaced by...Matt Cassel?!! He's still here?! You were terrible for the Cowboys a few seasons ago. You and injured Tony Romo are the main reasons the Cowboys landed Zeke and Dak Prescott! Now, until Mariota recovers, you've decided to sign...Brandon Weeden? Ohh, dear...
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Actual Result: Vikings 7-14 Lions
Kyle said: Lions (4-4)
Stuart said: Lions (6-2)
Well there goes another running back injury, this time Vikings rookie Dalvin Cook with a torn ACL. This dampens an already desperate Vikings squad in need of the return of the more consistent quarterback. Case Keenum was bad, and the Lions took advantage with the now better running game thanks to Ameer Abdullah. No 4th quarter witchcraft required this week, though.
New England Patriots vs. Carolina Panthers
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Actual Result: Patriots 30-33 Panthers
Kyle Said: Patriots (4-5)
Stuart Said: Patriots (6-3)
Oh, my... 2 home losses for the Patriots? It's not a time to panic, yet. There's still plenty football to play, and the Patriots will win their weak ass division. Still, the defence drastically feel apart, allowing Cam Newton and co. the time to return to MVP status. The ragtag team of wide receivers helped carry the team, and held off an impressive comeback attempt by the Patriots.
New York Jets v. Jacksonville Jaguars
Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Kyle Said: Patriots (4-5)
Stuart Said: Patriots (6-3)
Oh, my... 2 home losses for the Patriots? It's not a time to panic, yet. There's still plenty football to play, and the Patriots will win their weak ass division. Still, the defence drastically feel apart, allowing Cam Newton and co. the time to return to MVP status. The ragtag team of wide receivers helped carry the team, and held off an impressive comeback attempt by the Patriots.
New York Jets v. Jacksonville Jaguars
Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Actual Result: Jets 23-20 Jaguars (OT)
Kyle Said: Jaguars (4-6)
Stadium Said: Jaguars (6-4)
Zzz...
Wha? The game's over? Thank Christ for that! This was an utter slog fest, with 2 of the more bottom feeding teams in the league this season. The Jags gave up on probably candidate for most embarrassing touchdown of the season; and one tedious overtime later, Josh McCown has back-to-back wins for the first time in 13 fucking years! That's over half my life! Jets, are you tanking or not?! It's going to be a strange season for both of these teams. Let's keep our eyes on it.
Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers
University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Actual Result: Cardinals 18-15 49ers (OT)
Kyle Said: Cardinals (5-6)
Stuart Said: 49ers (6-5)
Another sloppy game riddled with as much penalties as bullets in Bonnie and Clyde's car. Carlos Hyde continues to primarily carry the Niners, however it was the magic of Larry Fitzgerald who won it in the end for the Cardinals.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Philadelphia Eagles
StubHub Center, Carson, Los Angeles, California
Kyle Said: Jaguars (4-6)
Stadium Said: Jaguars (6-4)
Zzz...
Wha? The game's over? Thank Christ for that! This was an utter slog fest, with 2 of the more bottom feeding teams in the league this season. The Jags gave up on probably candidate for most embarrassing touchdown of the season; and one tedious overtime later, Josh McCown has back-to-back wins for the first time in 13 fucking years! That's over half my life! Jets, are you tanking or not?! It's going to be a strange season for both of these teams. Let's keep our eyes on it.
Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers
University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Actual Result: Cardinals 18-15 49ers (OT)
Kyle Said: Cardinals (5-6)
Stuart Said: 49ers (6-5)
Another sloppy game riddled with as much penalties as bullets in Bonnie and Clyde's car. Carlos Hyde continues to primarily carry the Niners, however it was the magic of Larry Fitzgerald who won it in the end for the Cardinals.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Philadelphia Eagles
StubHub Center, Carson, Los Angeles, California
Actual Result: Chargers 24-26 Eagles
Kyle Said: Eagles (6-6)
Stuart Said: Eagles (7-5)
Poor Chargers. It seems moving back to LA may have been the worst thing to happen to this franchise, and that's saying a lot! Poor televised viewings, pathetically low fan turnout, essentially turning every single Chargers home game into an away one as StubHub Center is invaded by waves of the visiting team...
Least they reminded themselves to maintain their core mantra: keep it competitive, don't exceed expectations, and then blow it. Poor Philip Rivers...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Giants
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Kyle Said: Eagles (6-6)
Stuart Said: Eagles (7-5)
Poor Chargers. It seems moving back to LA may have been the worst thing to happen to this franchise, and that's saying a lot! Poor televised viewings, pathetically low fan turnout, essentially turning every single Chargers home game into an away one as StubHub Center is invaded by waves of the visiting team...
Least they reminded themselves to maintain their core mantra: keep it competitive, don't exceed expectations, and then blow it. Poor Philip Rivers...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Giants
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Actual Result: Buccaneers 25-23 Giants
Kyle Said: Giants (6-7)
Stuart Said: Buccaneers (8-5)
Kyle Said: Giants (6-7)
Stuart Said: Buccaneers (8-5)
*sigh* Do I have to do this? God damnit...
Ok, so...this was...better? I mean it speaks volumes when Eli Manning of all people runs for a touchdown. Wayne Gallman looked good as a rookie for the ground game, hopefully providing some much needed support for the running back role; but once again fell to yet another last minute field goal by the Bucs and they lost...
It wasn't that the Giants were bad this time...they were just out matched by the Bucs. whether that's a good comparison or not is up to yourselves. For me, it's nearing the limit. Next week is make or break for the season! I am tired of watching this team make dropped passes after dropped passes, a near completely sterile running game, increasing levels of shanked punts, a living Jenga tower of an offensive line, and a completely gassed and injury riddled defence.
Denver Broncos vs. Oakland Raiders
Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
Actual Result: Broncos 16-10 Raiders
Kyle Said: Raiders (6-8)
Stuart Said: Raiders (8-6)
Uh oh. Hopefully this doesn't signal the Raiders decline BEFORE they make the playoffs...Derek Carr once again succumbed to a terrible injury and is sidelined for a very unspecific amount of time. The run game was completely snuffed by that elite Broncos defence, and C.J. Anderson ran amok on the Raiders defence. It's still early to see how this will impact the Raiders season, and hopefully E.J. Manuel can steady the ship as they face Baltimore next week. As for Denver, they're looking pretty decent so far as they next face the...GIANTS?!! Ahh, shit...
Seattle Seahawks vs. Indianapolis Colts
CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington
Kyle Said: Raiders (6-8)
Stuart Said: Raiders (8-6)
Uh oh. Hopefully this doesn't signal the Raiders decline BEFORE they make the playoffs...Derek Carr once again succumbed to a terrible injury and is sidelined for a very unspecific amount of time. The run game was completely snuffed by that elite Broncos defence, and C.J. Anderson ran amok on the Raiders defence. It's still early to see how this will impact the Raiders season, and hopefully E.J. Manuel can steady the ship as they face Baltimore next week. As for Denver, they're looking pretty decent so far as they next face the...GIANTS?!! Ahh, shit...
Seattle Seahawks vs. Indianapolis Colts
CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington
Actual Result: Seahawks 46-18 Colts
Kyle Said: Colts (6-9)
Stuart Said: Seahawks (9-6)
Well, that was painful. The Colts looked incredibly promising for the first half, then turned into play dough as the Seahawks swarmed them, tearing them apart piece by piece in the second half. Jacoby Brissett is trying his damn best out there, but the Colts need Andrew Luck back and fast!
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Washington Redskins
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Kyle Said: Colts (6-9)
Stuart Said: Seahawks (9-6)
Well, that was painful. The Colts looked incredibly promising for the first half, then turned into play dough as the Seahawks swarmed them, tearing them apart piece by piece in the second half. Jacoby Brissett is trying his damn best out there, but the Colts need Andrew Luck back and fast!
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Washington Redskins
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Actual Result: Chiefs 29-20 Redskins
Stuart Said: Chiefs (7-9)
Kyle Said: Chiefs (10-6)
A good quality football game right here! The Chiefs continue their now solely owned undefeated streak. The Redskins gave them a run for their money thanks to the living arm cannon that is Kirk Cousins, however the Chiefs were able to display once again why they now 4-0 to start the season. Plus that whole covering the spread of a lateral pass on the Redskins final play to convert and seal the game and attempt a 2-pointer just to rub salt in the wound.
Well, that’ll do it for this week. Let’s have a look at the final prediction results for this week:
Kyle: 7-9
Stuart: 10-6
After four weeks, here are the current standings:
Kyle: 35-28
Stuart: 36-27
We look onward to Week Five, hopefully containing a Giants victory at long last, a good win for the Colts, some more outstanding football, and a lot less injuries. Wouldn’t that be nice?
Go Giants...please!
Stuart Said: Chiefs (7-9)
Kyle Said: Chiefs (10-6)
A good quality football game right here! The Chiefs continue their now solely owned undefeated streak. The Redskins gave them a run for their money thanks to the living arm cannon that is Kirk Cousins, however the Chiefs were able to display once again why they now 4-0 to start the season. Plus that whole covering the spread of a lateral pass on the Redskins final play to convert and seal the game and attempt a 2-pointer just to rub salt in the wound.
Well, that’ll do it for this week. Let’s have a look at the final prediction results for this week:
Kyle: 7-9
Stuart: 10-6
After four weeks, here are the current standings:
Kyle: 35-28
Stuart: 36-27
We look onward to Week Five, hopefully containing a Giants victory at long last, a good win for the Colts, some more outstanding football, and a lot less injuries. Wouldn’t that be nice?
Go Giants...please!
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