NFL Patrol

Colts Stun Texans (And Possibly Themselves) In Comeback Victory, 35-27

Josh Dhani — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:44:27 +0000

The Colts played a real tough game, facing the Houston Texans. With this win, and a Jaguars loss to the 49ers, they would clinch the AFC South. They had to go 16-0, and right now, at 10-0, they were on their way. If they go 11-0 after this victory, there’s a chance.

Well, in the first quarter, it didn’t look like that at lot. On the first drive for Houston, they made Indy look like the Browns. They couldn’t tackle, and they were even paying attention of what was going on. Andre Johnson made a huge catch to go into Indy’s territory. Then, Matt Schaub made a fake run to his back, and wide open was fullback Vonta Leach for a touchdown. He didn’t drop the pass, and Houston was now up 7-0.

For the Colts, their first drive was nothing compared to Houston. They failed miserably, only getting one first down, and then just like that, it was three-and-out. The punt was away to Jacoby Jones, trying to make something out of the play. Nothing.

For the next drive with Houston, it was just like the first one: Just making the Colts look like the worst team instead of best. Houston was acting like they’ve been beating Indianapolis for years, but they’ve only gotten one win their team’s history against them. So there was Schaub, and there was his running game. Chris Brown and Steve Slaton were looking great. And they capped it off with a touchdown. At the end of the quarter, it was 14-0, and that looks like a lead the Colts should have.

In the second quarter, things were going a bit towards Indy’s side, and they were marching back. But not enough, Houston was still up 20-7. It seemed over to me, but I thought the Colts could come back. I mean, they’ve faced deficits worse than this, like when they were trailing 31-14 that one time against New England.

In the third, the Colts were coming back with a touchdown to Reggie Wayne. It was now 20-14, and the Colts were actually coming back. They actually were. This was not expected. But they were, making a comeback. I don’t think Houston fans saw it coming, but they were in for it. The Texans can lose this. But they are hungry for the playoffs, and at 5-5, they needed to win this. If they do and the Jags lose, I think they might be second in the AFC South. But if they lose and the Titans win, they’ll be last in their division. Just like the old days. So now, they need to act fast.

They didn’t, and the Colts were making a difference. It started off with a touchdown to Dallas Clark, as it was a 21-20 lead. Then came Clint Session, intercepting a pass and going all the way for a touchdown. 28-20, Colts. From 17-0 deficit to a 35-20 lead after a 23-yard-touchdown run by Chad Simpson, the Colts were proving they can win games.

The Colts won, even though the Texans made a touchdown at the end. But with 18 seconds left in the game–and with the time left resembling Manning’s number–it was over. And it actually was.

The Colts have won 20 straight NFL games, and will make history if they win one more. And if they win another one to go 13-0, they’ll make NFL history for most regular season wins in a row. Aiming for 16-0, heck, it might work. I am waiting. It looks like a good chance. The Saints and Colts both have great chances of reaching this.

So let’s cheer on them Colts, they are making history.

James Hardy Getting Second Chance

Josh Dhani — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:28:46 +0000

James Hardy is getting a second chance to prove himself to the Buffalo Bills. After not playing football for over nine months, he’ll be competing for a spot against Roscoe Parrish and Steve Johnson.

With Hardy back, the Bills released Xavier Oman, a running back.

Hardy only had caught nine passes for 87 yards but is looking to do something this year. With him built like Terrell Owens, he can turn into a magical receiver.

Owens hasn’t been doing much and Hardy could do something. Hardy is going to have to prove he was deserved to be a second-round pick, and be a thousand times more worth than that.

It’s going to be very interesting of what he does coming back from injury.

Ochocinco Fined $20K For One-Dollar Bribe

Josh Dhani — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:18:01 +0000

Everybody was laughing at what Chad Ochocinco did after he made a catch. The refs were checking if the catch was actually made, and then there you see seeing Ochocinco bribing him with one dollar.

Everybody thought it was hilarious, including myself. Not the NFL. The NFL fined Ochocinco for $20K for him trying to bribe the referee.

One of the NFL’s executives, Ray Anderson, says this:

“The very appearance of impropriety is not acceptable. Your conduct was unprofessional and unbecoming an NFL player.”

“You don’t fool with the integrity of the game in the NFL. You don’t cross that line, and he crossed that line. I told him that, and obviously the league felt that.” says head coach Marvin Lewis. “We’re not the WWF. It’s a serious game for serious people. You can’t do that, and he realizes he made a very big error in judgment. He’s sorry for it. Hopefully some good will come out of it. I’m sure the league at some point can’t have a copycat deal. So I think they made a pretty firm statement there will be no copycats.”

Well, what do you expect. Ochocinco will keep getting fines. It’s just how he is.

And like he is, you just can’t stop No. 85.

Welcome To the Site

Josh Dhani — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:59:46 +0000

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