What a week of games; what an (almost) upset

You just have to love Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Andy Reid. Just when everyone here in Philly is kicking dirt on him (like they've never done that before), he comes out and calls a very impressive game vs. the New England Patriots last night. Onside kicks, going for it on fourth down, long shots down the field - Reid had plenty in his bag of tricks last night. And the Birds nearly pulled off the unthinkable as all-time NFL historic 25-point underdogs - giving the Pats their first loss. It really would have been something, but it wasn't to be.

I got the sinking suspicion last night that Donovan McNabb's days in Philadelphia are numbered. We'll see how this plays out, especially if he comes back and looks much worse than A.J. Feeley did yesterday in relief. There will be mutiny in South Philadelphia.

I can only hope the lowly New York Giants can pull off the upset in week 16 vs. New England; I cannot stand the Pats, and I certainly don't want to see them get to 16-0, much less 19-0.

###
I'm betting that a bunch of casinos and bookies got very rich off of the Patriots/Eagles game - 25-point underdogs, those Birds were. It feels weird to even type it. That's a college football line. (And I said the Patriots would cover. Ooops.)

If the Steelers win tonight against the Dolphins, I'll have gone 11-5 this week - not too bad - I'm on a mini-hot streak again. But, I don't think my goal of picking .700 straight up in NFL games is attainable. Who knows - I have five weeks left to get average up.

Former University of Miami and Washington Redskin safety Sean Taylor is in critical condition after being shot at his home in Florida yesterday. What another sad and tragic tale of a tremendously talented player being struck down in the prime of his life. I hope he recovers, and, God willing, sees the inside of an NFL locker room again.

I'm already counting the minutes to Cowboys/Packers this Thursday. It's gonna be a barn burner. See my Fact of the Week and Quote of the Week (on the right side of CMB) in celebration of this week's game.

Photo from ESPN