Thoughts

The trash talk is at an early peak as there were some surprise performers this weekend.

First, let's congratulate our Detroit Lions for their first road win in 25 tries. December of 2000 was the last time they won a game that was not at home. Mitch Albom says that, "You know you're a Lions fans if you think "the road" is some place the team must go in between victories." But that is all behind us now with the 20-16 win over the Chicago Bears.

The next big news would have to be happening a mile high. The Denver Broncos were under such scrutiny for their offseason trade sending 1,000 yard rusher Clinton Portis to the Washington Redskins for Champ Bailey (Defensive Back). Critics were silenced last night as rookie running back Quentin Griffin outshined even Priest Holmes as Denver wins 34-24. Champ Bailey appears to be quieting anyone who thought he was not worth Portis in a trade and displayed the fact that he is truly a playmaker. Another note is the excitement in getting to see Donte Hall in pads again. This guy is incredible. Hall is the WR-KR-PR-RB for the Chiefs who can set the field ablaze once he gets his tiny legs pumping.

Terrell Owens caught 8 passes yesterday afternoon against the New York Giants, and 3 of them were for touchdowns. If anyone was wondering whether or not he would make an impact making his nest in Philadelphia, yesterday began to shed some light on the issue. Perhaps having a showcase receiver will be the lift the Eagles need to advance beyond the NFC Championship game.

Donovan McNabb did set a career high with the 4 touchdown passes yesterday (3 to T. Owens), though this was not the best of the day. Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper set the bar with his career best 5 TD passes yesterday at home in Minnesota against the Cowboys.

Carolina and Green Bay pair off tonight in Monday Night Football.

I am ashamed to admit I'll miss week 2 for a business trip to Atlanta...