October 7, 2008

The W.W.W. - Week 5

Wow!

Ben Roethlisberger - His numbers may not have been the best of the other quarterbacks in the league, but the Steelers were down to their fourth-string running back (Mewelde Moore) and a guy they just pulled out of his ex-girlfriend's closet (Najeh Davenport). They were playing against a motivated Jaguars defense in Jacksonville. And on top of it all, Roethlisberger was playing with a sprained throwing shoulder. Despite absorbing countless big hits, Roethlisberger threw for three touchdowns in a 26-21 Steelers win.

WTF?

Sage Rosenfels - With about five minutes to go in the game and the Texans leading Indianapolis 27-10, Houston's back-up quarterback was destined for Wow! status. Then he decided to channel John Elway from Super Bowl XXXII and lunge forward at the end of a scramble. He got spun around like a helicopter, and his fumble was returned for a Colts touchdown. Another Rosenfels fumble turned into seven more Indianapolis points. When the dust settled, the Colts were ahead 31-27. I guess that's why Rosenfels is a back-up.

Wait & See...

Brian Westbrook - West might as well take up permanent residence here. He returned from his ankle injury only to break two ribs in the first quarter against the Redskins. He says he's playing this week. The team says his status is uncertain. As we all know, the Eagles are a completely different team without Westbrook, and they can ill-afford another loss.

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