“Having relieved itself, the American Football Fan then proceeds to its kitchen. Despite having gorged itself the previous evening on the wings and legs of its favourite prey, the North American Caged Chicken, it peers into its fridge looking for more sustenance. Despite many food choices it decides upon a mind-altering substance called ‘microbrewery beer’. Suddenly, its rudimentary brain tells the nostrils to sniff the air. Having not identified anything unusual yet knowing that ‘something’ is amiss, the brain tells the legs to go to the TV.  Having turned on the device the AFF finally understands that football is on. Not being able to process more than a few things at a time, the AFF looks down at its hands and realizes it has a beer there. It drinks.” [to be continued]

NYG @ Buf: McCoy and Watkins are probably out. But backup Karlos Williams is Ok at RB and Harvin will get more looks so not that big a deal against a Giant D that can’t stop in the name of love. Cruz’ oh-so-mysterious calf injury is acting up again. Hey Victor, guess who’s going to have to take a massive paycut in order to stay with the team next year? Given his condition the Giants are taking a look at Wes “Please, no loud noises” Welker. I’d like to think this will be a good game with the Giants coming out on top but I like to think about a lot of things. Fear not Giants fans, JPP reports for duty soon! As of June 30th this would not have been a sarcastic statement.

Jax @ Indy: Too bad Luck is out-he’s got the Jags number. The last six games the Colts have been up 107-15 going into the second half. Colts D is less than solid so I can see this being a bit closer than anyone outside of Florida would want it. Bortles and Robinson wouldn’t be bad options if you have some fellas on bye. All in all we should see scores from Moncrief and Hilton and then a heavy dose of Gore as the Colts get to .500.

Car @ TB: The Hamster is listed as questionable but should show his wheels today. Bear escapee Allen makes his debut today-I imagine he feels reinvigorated and that should add up to some short term production, say a sack or two? As for Tampa, an inexperienced QB and a D that gave up 413 yards of offence to a depleted Texans squad adds up to a big “Uh-Oh”.

Phi @ Was: The Eagles have the best run D in the league which is a bit surprising. I feel a bit (not a lot) sorry for Bradford, as the new guy in town he has a shit-ton of eyes on him and he’s struggled picking up the O, that much is obvious. What’s less obvious is that he has been the victim of the most drops so far (11) but no one notices that sort of thing. There are ill winds swirling ’round Washington and it’s not of the Slurs own making for once. If that damn foreigner Joaquin asserts himself there’s talk of the game being regurgitated later on in the year.

Oak @ Chi: I’ll be checking in on this game to see if each team is as bad/good in its own way. The Raiders look to match last year’s win total in week 4-mediocre teams love that last place schedule, don’t they? Although no one (aside from a Bears fan) could have dreamed things would have gone so badly south for Chicago there’s talk of relocating them to Mexico City. Cooper’s looking like his nickname should be Coca-Cola because he’s the real thing so far and he should have his way with DB’s Fuller and Ball.

Hou @ Atl: Barring a pre-game setback Foster should make an appearance here. The Falcon O is purring along now that Freeman has asserted himself in the running game although Watt, Clowney, Crick, Wilfork and Cushing represent a whole ‘nother kettle of rhinos. Ryan just has to get the ball to Julio who is reminding me more and more of 2011-2013 Megatron.

KC @ Cin: Cincy is rolling-the O looks great and the D is opportunistic. AJ asserted himself last week to a career high and a game-winning score. Meanwhile, Reid has all the talent in the world and does the most obvious shit with it yet again. There’s the first down run by JC, the second down slant or dump-off to Kelce which puts them in a third and longish spot. At this point the opposing D pins its ears back, blitzes and Smith doesn’t have time for a play to develop so he throws the short pass again. Add to that safeties playing closer to the line of scrimmage against the Chiefs than against any other team in the league and you’ve got only so many things Smith can do. Guess which spaghetti-armed QB has the lousiest (5 for 30) 3rd down conversion rate so far?