What’s on My TV This Week
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons
The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-3) travel to Atlanta to take on the Falcons (3-2).
One player from the Falcons squad was suspended for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. Starting Guard Matt Lehr serves a four-game suspension because he tested positive for Ephedrine, a banned substance according the regulations of the NFL. He took a supplement that had the banned ingredient and will sit.
Another distraction for the Atlanta Falcons is Michael Vick as he sounded off to HBO’s Inside the NFL. I thought Vick was happier this year? When a player wishes for other receivers to be on his team, he insults the current receiving corps he plays with each week. Just give Vick the ball, coach?
Okay then.
Michael Vick’s Quarterback rating for the past five years is a 72.9. His QB rating this season is 66. He only completed 52.16% of his passes within those five years, and has completed only 50.4% this year.
But he’s a rushing quarterback, right?
Fine. He only has been in the top 15 of rushing yards twice in his career, and this season is in the top 25.
Peyton Manning he is not. How can Vick wish for “better receivers” when he can’t get the ball there? When he does rush for yardage, his energy level is shot for the next series of downs and if the offense falls apart before then, the Falcons usually punt.
Give him the ball coach – Vick is just another long list of whiners in the NFL, which I getting mighty tired of hearing. It’s worse this season than in previous seasons.
Pittsburgh will win this game and by a touchdown.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Oakland Raiders
The struggling Arizona Cardinals travel to Oakland to take on the hapless Raiders.
Much is wrong with the Silver and Black and the change in offensive coordinator for the Cardinals could spark the team to a win this week.
The Cardinals will win by a field goal (provided that Rackers can get his technique back).
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