Cowboys Lose Again, Colts Whip Giants and Other Tidbits From Week 2 in The NFL

Week 2 has come and gone. Some questions were answered (Houston is for real) and many were left unanswered (who will win first, Dallas or Minnesota?). Oh yeah, and as I stated before, do not use my weekly picks for financial gain. I put faith in a team this week that committed seven turnovers (Tennessee) and one that made even Mark Sanchez look good (New England). However, Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis did make me look pretty good (thanks guys, I owe you. St. Elmo’s on me).   

10. Jeff Reed No Longer Carrying Rashard Mendenhall's Luggage

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PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 12: Jeff Reed #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with teammates Daniel Sepulveda #9 and Matt Spaeth #89 after kicking a 52-yard field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during the NFL season opener game on September 12, 2010 at

10.  Jeff Reed was the only offensive scorer in Sunday’s win. He is officially off the hook and should no longer have to carry Rashard Mendenhall’s luggage.

9. Cincinnati Defense Whips Baltimore

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CINCINNATI - SEPTEMBER 19: Cornerback Adam Jones #24 of the Cincinnati Bengals carries the ball after intercepting a pass against the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Imag

9. Cincinnati’s defense gave Baltimore a taste of its own medicine. If Cincinnati can put things together on the road they could be dangerous (they need to at least duplicate last year’s 4-4 effort on the road if not top it).

8. Someone Send Andy Reid The Memo

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DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 19: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 19, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Andy Reid refuses to eat crow. The entire planet knows Michael Vick should start Week 3 at Jacksonville. He looks leaner and faster than before he went away. But most importantly, his accuracy seems to have improved. He still has those wayward throws, but they are fewer and farther between. This week’s new bumper sticker in Philly…Stick with Vick!

7. We Should Name The MVP Award After Peyton Manning

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: A JetBlue airplane files over as Lukas Dlouhy of the Czech Republic (L) and Leander Paes of India play against Mahesh Bhupathi of India and Mark Knowles of the Bahamas during the men's doubles final on day fourteen of the 2009 U.S

7. I’m going to say it every week until it happens; we should name the darn MVP trophy after Peyton Manning. If there is no movement on this by Week 8, I’m going to go JetBlue on somebody.

6. Colts Defense Shows Up (Sort Of)

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INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 19: Dwight Freeney #93 of the Indianapolis Colts hits Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants causing a fumble during the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Im

Speaking of the previous tidbit, the Colts defense did make an appearance this week. However, one has to wonder what would have happened had Peyton not provided a 24-0 lead at halftime, therefore making it open season on Eli in the Giant backfield.

5. Cowboys Defense Falters

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Dallas Cowboys defense crumbled under the pressure of a coach and an offensive coordinator who have no clue how to guide this team. How else do you explain making Jay Cutler look like a Pro-Bowl quarterback? Wade and Jason are offensive alright; but the football definition doesn’t apply here

4. Who Are You and What Have You Done With The Texans?

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LANDOVER - SEPTEMBER 19: Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans passes against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 19, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans defeated the Redskins 30-27 in overtime. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

Speaking of offensive (the football definition), what has gotten into Houston? They rush for a billion yards in Week 1 and pass for a billion yards in Week 2 (ok, so I exaggerated a little…sue me). Good money says they do both in Week 3 (they get the Cowboys at home).

3. Brett Favre: 2010 Edition

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 19: Linebacker Cameron Wake #91 of the Miami Dolphins forces the ball loose as quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings drops back to pass during the game on September 19, 2010 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneap

Brett Favre has already thrown four interceptions this year; he threw seven the entire season last year…MULLIGAN!

2. Revis Burned By a Slouch

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets defends against Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots during their game on September 19, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al

Rumors are that Darrelle Revis could be out 2 weeks. Is it really a hamstring or is he nursing the burns inflicted by the Slouch?

1. Dallas Cowboys Fans Should Be Careful What They Wish For

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PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 7: Head Coach Wade Phillips and Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys look on from the sideline during their NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 7, 2008 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dallas Cowboys fans (and I am one too) should be careful what they wish for. Getting rid of Wade Phillips only means one thing; Jerry Jones will promote Jason Garrett to head coach. I didn’t jump ship after 1-15 in 1989 but a refreshing swim sounds good right about now. I wonder if Houston is looking for any new fans. :)