NFL Week 10 Report Cards: Worst of the Worst From the NFL Weekend
The NFL Week 10 Report Cards look at a lot of things, but this time we're going to look at the worst things.
Every team or player has some bad moments, and we're going to take a few moments and gleefully reflect on other people's misfortunes.
We'll try and not be too mean, but we're definitely going to have some fun.
Here are some of the "Worst" moments of NFL Week 10.
Worst Coaching Philosophy: Brad Childress
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So, you have an aging quarterback who is nursing about a half-dozen injuries, including some severe ankle problems. You also have a young running back in the prime of his career who can run all day and is considered one of the best in the league.
Which person gets the bulk of the plays?
If you guessed the running back, you were wrong.
Worst Luck: The Houston Texans Secondary
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How many Hail Mary passes actually end up being caught by the intended group of receivers?
Not many, but it happened to the Jaguars on Sunday as the Houston Texan's secondary had to walk off the field in stunned disbelief.
Worst Decision-Making: Carson Palmer
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Carson Palmer is becoming known for the one thing most quarterbacks would say they don't want to be known for—making bad decisions.
Palmer has been forcing the ball where it shouldn't be going more than he used to do, and in his quest to make the big play, he's making it for the other team.
See: Colts, Indianapolis game, for further proof.
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Worst Play-Calling: The Cleveland Browns in Overtime
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There's very little time left in the overtime period and what do you do? Do you try and score? Do you just run the clock out and take the tie?
For the Browns, it apparently was both, except since they couldn't make up their mind, they gave the ball back to the Jets and the Jets scored a touchdown, winning the game.
Head coach Eric Mangini and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll have a lot to answer for in the loss, especially for some very questionable play-calling in the second half and at the end of overtime.
Worst Performance of the Week: New York Giants
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The New York Giants, arguably one of the best teams in the league going into Sunday, lost to the 1-7 Dallas Cowboys, the team that just fired their head coach on Monday.
The Giants didn't just lose, they got their butts handed to them, shoved down their throat and then were told to like it while the Cowboys went out and took advantage of the Giants' sister.
It was that bad.
Worst Debut: Randy Moss
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Randy Moss had one catch in his debut with the Tennessee Titans.
So, um, yeah, great job Randy.
Worst Division: The NFC West
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The Seahawks lead the NFC west after beating the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and improving their record to 5-4.
You read that right, 5-4.
To make it even more pathetic, the 'Hawks barely are holding onto that top spot and were helped by the Rams losing as well on Sunday and falling to 4-5.
This division is an inspiration to everyone who strives to be mediocre.
Worst End to a Hall Of Fame Career: Brett Favre
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Terrell Owens is going to retire with more dignity than Brett Favre at this point. In what probably was his last meaningful game as a starting quarterback, Favre threw three picks and didn't even break 200 yards on the day.
The mess the Vikings find themselve in partially is Favre's fault, but let's not confuse the issue with facts.
Worst Bye Week: The New Orleans Saints
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The Saints saw both divisional opponents—Falcons and Bucs—notch wins and make their quest to repeat as Super Bowl champs even tougher while the Saints stood idle this week.
Not a good position to be in and now the Saints early season woes continue to haunt them.
Worst Comeback of the Year: Chad Pennington
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Chad Pennington got another chance to ressurect his career on Sunday, starting in place of Chad Henne, who hasn't performed very well at all this season.
Pennington was injured two plays later.
Worst Win: Seattle Seahawks
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Seattle scoring 36 points isn't bad, but when it comes against the Arizona Cardinals and secured them the division lead, how is that a great victory?
Worst Offensive Line: Pittsburgh Steelers
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Three sacks in the first half of the game versus the Patriots, only one of which really was avoidable.
The Steelers offensive line consists of Maurkice Pouncey, somebody's grandmother and a few cardboard cutouts. It's a good think Roethlisberger is a mobile quarterback.
Worst Start to a Game: Kansas City Chiefs
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The Chiefs were down 35-0 before they decided it was time to start scoring.
This was against the Denver Broncos, who have been in free fall mode since about the end of September.
The Chiefs started the season 3-0, but that seems like a long time ago now.
Worst Perfomance by a 100-Yard Rusher: Thomas Jones
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Thomas Jones had four carries for three yards.
Granted the Chiefs were down big, and down big early, but only three yards?
Somebody was doing something wrong.
Worst Injury Report Entry: Hines Ward Neck Injury
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After receiving a helmet-to-helmet hit and clearly not being sure what planet he was on, the Steelers instead reported Hines Ward had a "neck injury." Having a neck injury leaves the door open for the stated player to return while a concussion automatically ends their day now.
Al Michaels and Chris Collinsworth were openly skeptical about the injury given the video evidence of what looked like a concussion.
Worst Loss: The Detroit Lions
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The Detroit Lions, the team that's supposed to be on the upswing, lost to the formerly winless Buffalo Bills.
At least the Lions aren't the Panthers at this point, but there's still time.
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