Hey, it's one of those early-season "must-win" games! The 1-3 Vikings travel to New Orleans to face the 2-2 Saints. A lot of people had both teams as preseason favorites to make deep playoff runs, and as it stands, only the Lions stand between the Vikes and last place in the NFC North, and the Saints are in the NFC South basement looking up at ... wait, the Falcons? For real?
Whatever, we'll be live-bloggin' it up tonight, Fun starts at 8:15-ish.
Around the NFL: Week 5
Dallas 31, Cincinnati 22
Whew, that was a close one for the 'Boys. Dallas nearly blows a 17-point lead, but Tony Romo keeps the offense humming with three touchdowns, including the game-sealing toss to Patrick Crayton with less than two minutes to go.
Jessica Rinaldi, Reuters
Washington 23, Philadelphia 17
Some of the Redskins players shouted "There's a new Beast of the East." If they keep this up, the Giants better watch their backs. Clinton Portis rumbles for 145 yards and a touchdown and Washington strings together back-to-back road wins against NFC East rivals.
Chris McGrath, Getty Images
Miami 17, San Diego 10
Philip Rivers, I'd like to introduce you to Dolphins linebacker Matt Roth. He's going to help keep you grounded in Miami. No doubt about it, the Dolphins aren't done surprising the league after shutting down the Patriots and Chargers in consecutive games.
Joe Rimkus Jr., Miami Herald/MCT
Atlanta 27, Green Bay 24
It's been a while since the Falcons have had hope in the post-Vick era, but rookie quarterback Matt Ryan has the early "it" factor. Ryan keeps his wits at Lambeau and leads Atlanta to a stunning upset.
Matt Ludtke, AP
Arizona 41, Buffalo 17
The Bills' undefeated season goes down with a thump in the desert and so does their starting quarterback. Trent Edwards is concussed by safety Adrian Wilson during a blitz on just the third play of the game and Buffalo gets thoroughly pummeled.
Donald Miralle, Getty Images
Tennessee 13, Baltimore 10
The Titans get their toughest test yet against a fierce Baltimore defense, but it's 35-year-old Kerry Collins who gets the last laugh. Collins finds Alge Crumpler with 1:56 left to play and Tennessee stays unbeaten.
Rob Carr, AP
Pittsburgh 26, Jacksonville 21
What bum shoulder? Ben Roethlisberger shakes off a "questionable" injury tag and plays his best game yet, throwing for 309 yards and three touchdowns in a tough road victory.
Phil Coale, AP
NY Giants 44, Seattle 6
The Redskins may be surging, but the Giants haven't stopped dominating. Coming off a bye week and without star Plaxico Burress, New York doesn't miss a beat, as Brandon Jacobs plows over defenders for two TDs.
Al Bello, Getty Images
New England 30, San Francisco 21
Now that's the New England offense we remember. Randy Moss comes alive with a dynamic 66-yard touchdown catch as the rested Pats roll in San Francisco.
Jeff Chiu, AP
Indianapolis 31, Houston 27
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... backup quarterback Sage Rosenfels? After Matt Schaub falls ill prior to the game, Rosenfels takes over and proves exactly why he's a backup by turning the ball over three times in the final minutes as the Colts pull off a stunning comeback.
Dave Einsel, AP
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
10-07-2008 @ 11:08AM
Chris said...
How do we get rid of Tony K on ESPN?
He ruins the game - I watched it (muted) & listened to it on Sirius so I could tune him out. He needs to go - Bring back D. Miller.
Tony retire - but first cut the comb over - your old & washed up!!
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