It was a much-needed win for the Patriots, who started a BYU-style 13 white players (Brady, Edelman, Amendola, Gronkowski, Develin, Solder, Mankins, Wendell, Connolly, Vollmer, Vellano, Ninkovich, and Gregory) against the Dolphins. DT Chris Jones, who looks white but is apparently 1/8[SUP]th[/SUP] black, also started. LB Dane Fletcher and WR Austin Collie were also heavily featured as reserves. Unfortunately, RT Sebastian Vollmer appeared to break his tibia and/or fibula during the game. With any luck, he won’t be placed on IR and will return at the end of the season or playoffs. His backup is sumo, Marcus Cannon. For those who didn’t see the game, there were a few extremely suspect calls at critical moments that permitted New England to win. First, it was the non-existent pass interference call on Jimmy Wilson against Rob Gronkowski. Then, an atrocious defensive holding call on an Aaron Dobson route. Then, the “illegal ball batting” call in the 4[SUP]th[/SUP] quarter. I don’t really care that Miami was treated unfairly because I was glad to see the Pats win, but it was a perfect example of how the officials could affect any game, at any time. Brady was facing a tough Miami defense, and continued the below-average play he's exhibited all season. The only instances in which they can successfully move the ball this season is while in the “no-huddle.” Edelman, Amendola, Gronkowski, and Collie were all invisible as the offense struggled mightily and black players such as Ridley and Dobson moved the chains. Wes Welker was always labeled a “product of the Patriot system”…but through 8 offensively-insensate contests without him, it seems like the “system” was a product of him.
Speaking of Welker, he’s snared 50 catches for 555 yards and 9 TD’s through 8 games. He’s on pace for around 1,100 yards…
CAPTION: Another Short TD Wastes Welker’s Talent
Despite his numerous short TD grabs, Welker’s role in Denver’s offense is pretty unexciting when compared to his time as a Patriot. Manning frequently throws him inaccurate balls in traffic and he isn’t even on the field for every offensive snap. At least Joel Dreessen and Jacob Tamme appear to have returned to the TE rotation. Defensively, the once-promising DT, Derek Wolfe (who’s been invisible this season), finally made a big play, sacking “The Gremlin” and recovering a fumble…
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I never thought I’d say this…but I was glad to see the Giants win. Peyton Hillis again looked fantastic in totaling 85 total yards, and looked particularly good in pass protection. Let’s hope the “Juggernaut” continues to get back into playing shape and the Giants continue to utilize his unique talents even after the return of their “real” running backs. In the meantime, it’s great to see him back in the NFL…
CAPTION: Hillis Boosts Giants’ 2-Game Win Streak
Jordy Nelson again proved that aside from Calvin Johnson, he is the best outside receiver in the NFL today. With injuries to Cobb, Jones, and Finley, the Vikings were tasked with concentrating their efforts upon covering the ever-electrifying Nelson, but alas, the blond-haired, blue-eyed son of a Kansas farmer was too big, strong, athletic, and fast for any Negro who attempts to suppress him…
CAPTION: Uncoverable
Jordy is on pace for Caste-shattering 1,483 yards and 16 TD’s.
Other “highlights” from the week included Kris Durham’s 40-yard reception to set-up a Lions TD…
CAPTION: Kris Scorches Negroes
Sean Lee, who may win the Defensive Player of the Year, notched two more INTs...
CAPTION: NFL's Best Defender is a White Man (Yet Again)
Lee's Season Stats: 81 Tackles, 4 INTs, 1 TD, 1 FR
Pittsburgh lost again, this time to the NFL’s least-talented squad. Hopefully, the Steelers come into next week’s contest against New England a battered and demoralized bunch and are humiliated by the lily-white Pats as thoroughly as possible.