Did This NFL Opening Weekend Really Happen?

Kevin Nelson — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:59:08 -0400

Put yourself back in June 2008 and think of what happened over this weekend.

1.) Brett Favre gets a win...For the JETS?!?!

2.) Chad Pennington starts...For Miami?!?!?

3.) Reigning MVP Tom Brady injures his knee and is out for the season.

4.) Carolina Panthers upset AFC West favorite Chargers thanks to a last minute TD pass from Delhomme. By the way, Steve Smith missed the game due to a suspension.

5.) Orton gets the start for the Bears and they go on to upset the Indianapolis Colts by a very wide margin.

6.) Aaron Rodgers has a spectacular first start for the Pack, completing 81.2 percent of his passes and also getting the win against a phenomenal defense in Minnesota.

7.) Top fantasy football RB Tomlinson did not run for a TD.

8.) The Falcons, led by Matt Ryan, had a field day against Detroit, with Turner rushing for 220 yards on 22 attempts.

Also many other players went down, possibly for the season such as V. Young, J. Garcia, etc.

Since you're in the June 2008 mindset...If someone were to tell you ANY of this...What would you say? Most would probably laugh

This start to a season reminds me of last year's NCAA Week One, with all the surprises. And if this is any clue as to how the season will fold out, could it possibly be a Rodgers, Favre, or Turner MVP?

New York Jets' September Preview

Kevin Nelson — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:00:34 -0400

A new football season is upon us, and they NY Jets are poised to make a comeback from their depressing 4-12 season of 2007. With the addition of rookie linebacker Vernon Gholston and the loss of, arguably, one of the main problems, Chad Pennington.

Also, might I mention the trade for future NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre. All of the Jets' veterans now have a base player that has the big-game experience that most of the team has lacked throughout the years.

One might say that as a rookie, Gholston has no big-game experience, but playing at Ohio State in the Big 10 with some of the best defenses in the country gives him the big-game experience in my book.

Now, for the Jets' 2008 season predictions.

Week One: @ Miami

Interesting matchup as Favre debuts against former Jet QB Pennington. Coming off a 1-15 season last year, the Dolphins are looking for retribution. Unfortunately for them, the Jets are too much to handle. The Jets take it in convincing fashion.

Week Two: vs. New England

Favre's debut in the Meadowlands is a sorry one, as the Jets fall to the defending AFC Champions.

Week Three: @ San Diego

The Jets' defense gets their first, true, rushing test from the always dominant LaDainian Tomlinson. But the Chargers' lack of a passing game and defense gives the Jets a close victory.

Week Four: vs. Arizona

QB Matt Leinart is looking for retribution and hopes to have a big season. Unfortunately for the Jets, this is the year Leinart silences the critics and has a big year. Jets fall.

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Did This NFL Opening Weekend Really Happen?

New York Jets' September Preview