Pancakes In the Age of Enlightenment: Week 8 Pregame Show

We are just about at midseason, and as such, this week’s games should see teams in midseason form, which should be nice.

Let’s set the table, shall we?

EAGLES AND JAGS TRY TO BOUNCE BACK
This game might be the one matchup this week that is most crucial to both teams. The Eagles have lost 2 in a row after a 4-1 start. The Jags have given up over 130 yards rushing in each of their last 3 games, and 2 of them were against Houston and the Jets, teams that are not exactly known for their running prowess. Philly rolled up 208 rushing yards in last week’s loss to Tampa. If they commit to the run again this week, they will right the ship and get to 5-3.

OCHO CINCO GO LOCO VS FALCOS?
There’s been a swirl of media coverage around Chad Johnson this week. Why, I don’t know. It just kind of happened. Maybe because TO has finally jumped the shark. Chad has said that he will get the better of the man covering him, D’Angelo Hall today. The Falcons gave up 418 passing yards to Ben Roethlisberger and Charlie Batch last week so yeah, probably he might be on to something there. Both teams are 4-2 heading into this game, and the Bengals could grab the AFC North lead with a win.

BARBER BROTHERS MEET TODAY
Tiki, Ronde, Ronde, Tiki, der de der der der de der. I find myself getting more annoyed with the NFL with each passing week. Ronde scored 2 TDs for the Bucs last week, which is #DIV/0! percent more than Tiki has scored this year. Tiki is going to run all over the Bucs’ woeful rushing defense today, and the Bucs 2 game winning streak ends here.

RAVENS SWOOP INTO NOLA
Steve McNair is back as the Ravens QB this week, and Brian Billick is his new offensive coordinator. Baltimore gave up 353 passing yards against Carolina last week, they’ll need to do alot better, or else its their third loss in a row today, and they take on the distinct aura of a team who’s wheels have come off.

DAMON HUARD! SENECA WALLACE! CHIEFS! SEAHAWKS!
This game will be interesting because it will be a test of whether Seahawks backup QB Seneca Wallace can be effective despite being only 5 feet 3 inches tall. The Seahawks haven’t given up less than 28 points in a game since Week 2. So, really, does it matter who their quarterback is? Chiefs should continue their strong play at Arrowhead in recent weeks and get a win to move to 4-3.

SPOOKY ORANGE UNIFORMS AT SOLDIER FIELD
The most interesting part of today’s Bears/Niners game is that the Bears are busting out the orange jerseys. 4 of their 6 wins this season have come against teams who have a combined record of 6-20. I think next week they’ve got Louisiana-Monroe, followed by Temple in Week 10.

AND THE REST…
The Texans and Titans meet in a game that should be less uplifting than that new movie about people that jump off the Golden Gate Bridge.

Arizona and Green Bay hook up at Lambeau. This will give Packer fans a chance to watch Edgerrin James run like he’s underwater.

Okay then that’s it for now. About 3.30 ish I will recap the early games and preview the late games.