Final Four

Superior

All-Pro

Power

Freshman Year

"No one on the corner have swagga like us..."

M.I.A. - Paper Planes

This has been one of the most interesting seasons within the history of the NFL. Not only are the Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship, but Rookie quarterback Joe Flacco has led...along with a top tier defense...the Baltimore Raves to the AFC title game. 

Surprise Party

January 11, 2009

The Philadelphia Eagles are headed to Arizona to play in their 5th NFC Championship game in the Andy Reid/Donovan McNabb era, after defeating the defending Super Bowl champion New York Football Giants, 23-11. Coach Reid went on record after the game, saying "He [McNabb] is the best quarterback in the NFL..."

Donovan McNabb had 217 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions...good enough to play another game. Cornerback Asante Samuel had a key interception in the first half which translated into a field goal, by David Ackers. The absence of wide receiver Plaxico Burress was evident as the Giants offense limped to a total of 11-points.

The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their winning ways overcoming a early 7-0 deficit, defending their home turf over the San Diego Chargers 35-24. Willie Parker had 146 yards on the ground, along with 2 touchdowns. The Steelers will play at home next week, against their rival Baltimore Ravens.

January 10, 2009

The Baltimore Ravens used their trademark attacking/take away defense against the host Tennessee Titans, causing 3 turnovers, while holding them to 10 points...winning in a close battle 13-10. Matt Stover kicked a 43-yard field goal with 53 seconds left to seal it. Rookie quarterback Joe Flacco continued to amaze with 161-passing yards, and 1 touchdown.

6 turnovers doomed Carolina, as Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald, Edgerrin James, and the Cardinal defense feasted on the home team Panthers. The Arizona Cardinals win easily 33-13, stunning the favorite Panthers. Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme threw 5 interceptions.

It was just a few weeks ago when at least 2 of these final teams were written off by the fans and experts alike...it just goes to so you that in the NFL...all that glitters isn't gold.

Photos: McNabb - AP Photo/Julie Jacobson

Parker - AP Photo/Keith Srakocic

Flacco - AP/Photo/Wade Payne

Fitzgerald - AP/Photo/Rick Havner

Birds of a Feather

Defense first

Accuracy

Prowess

"Like a running back...get it man? I'm straight off the block...I can run it back..."

Jay-Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder

I've been in a Maryland state of mind...which is only natural because I'm always there, however yesterday I was thinking about the two places in which I live, Philadelphia and Prince George's County, MD...the main reason was because both the Eagles and Ravens won their respective playoff games, as they relied on their defense and balanced offensive attacks.

Prey

The NFL Playoffs have begun, and while I wasn't in attendance for any of the games...I'd like to take a moment to at least list the scores of the games, as we anticipate the Divisional rounds this weekend.

Before I list the results, I just wanted to note that I'm extremely proud of the Philadelphia Eagles as the so called experts had written them off, because of the play from Donovan McNabb. However McNabb had a stellar year (3,916 yards 23 touchdowns, 86.4 passer rating), and even though the team finished with a 9-6-1 record...they still make it to the playoffs, winning yesterday 26-14 on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. 

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Arizona Cardinals 30

Atlanta Falcons 24

San Diego Chargers 23

Indianapolis Colts 17

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Baltimore Ravens 27

Miami Dolphins  9

Philadelphia Eagles 26

Minnesota Vikings 14

Photos: Wester Riddick

Joel Auerbach/US Presswire