Despite a tough loss, which was exacerbated by chaotic, capricious officiating for both sides, New England found a winning offensive combination. The NFL’s best receiver over the past five seasons, Wes Welker, returned to form last night (translation: he was actually given playing time), tallying 8 catches for 142 yards, including a 59-yard dash past Harbaugh’s Heroes…
CAPTION: Der Meister
Video:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap1000000065254/Welker-59-yard-reception
Julian Edelman played well, catching 4 passes for 28 yards and a crucial touchdown (and getting called for a non-existent push-off), all while fearlessly punching, shoving, and taunting black defenders on nearly every snap…
CAPTION: Edelman Spikes Ball in African Faces
Like Welker, the criminally-underutilized Danny Woodhead was given15 carries, while “starter” Stevan Ridley was given 13. Neither back was overly effective against the Ravens, but Woodhead blocked well, notched a critical 9-yard catch out of the backfield, and scored on crucial touchdown drive…
CAPTION: Touchdown Danny
Steve Gregory notched his first interception to go along with 4 tackles…
CAPTION: First White Patriot Safety in 10 Years
To be honest, I was also quite impressed with the play of mega-diva-douchebag, Brandon Lloyd. For a black receiver, he possesses an amazing ability to “toe-tap,” has great hand-eye coordination, body control, and makes some extremely difficult catches. He's a taller version of Mike Hass, who had very similar abilities...only he was forgotten due to that ever-pesky skin problem. That said, Lloyd is a talented compliment to New England’s otherwise all-white offensive weaponry.
Texans-Broncos seemed to be a lily-white affair, particularly in the receiving game where white tight ends, tight ends, and fullbacks amassed 423 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns…
CAPTION: Kevin Walter - 3 for 73 Yards, TD
CAPTION: Eric Decker – 8 for 136 Yards
CAPTION: Brandon Stokley – 6 for 73, TD
As others mentioned, white defensive players have been alarmingly-good this season, particularly in accruing sacks. Chad Greenway (33) and Sean Lee (32) are atop the league in tackles, and JJ Watt (5.5) and Clay Matthews (6) are the leaders in sacks...
CAPTION: Chad Greenway - Fearless Linebacker
Let’s hope that Jordy Nelson, one of the league’s best outside receivers, humiliates the “Wigger Pete” and his all-coffee defense tonight. Then, Matthews and Hawk dismantle his pint-sized Afrolete, Russell “Smurf” Wilson.