This was a good game many a moon ago but each of these teams are on an express elevator. The Pats are headed up and the Giants are looking for the sub-sub basement.

Flotsam and Jetsam:

-I Asked For Over-Easy!: That’s probably the best response Philly’s OC Kevin Patullo could have given after learning that his house was egged. (Litre was here the whole time) I’d wager that Eagles fans can’t afford toilet paper, if they even know what it is.

-So Long, Solid White Guy: Adam Thielen asked for and was given his release from the Vikes so that he could perhaps be picked up by a team that is making the playoffs. At 35, I’m sure he has no complaints, he had a good run and was hella smart signing with the Panthers and proving he wasn’t washed, prolonging his career an extra 3(?) seasons at least. Smart guy.

-Empty (Death) Threat: The Titans Special Teamer Julius Chesnutt claimed that a Jags player said he was going to ‘kill him’ during a skirmish. C’mon Julius, extreme rhetoric in your country has been cranked beyond 11 and you pass that on to reporters? Besides, the player spewing venom was a punter! When was the last time anyone took a punter seriously?

To The Game!

Giants/Pats:

-I figured that this was a done deal for New England but then Carolina won yesterday and then I got to thinking about the energy Dart brings to the offense and now I’m filled with 3% hope.

-With New York having a new DC, one might figure that a few blitzes and stunts may be a part of the game plan. It didn’t get more vanilla than with the last guy. [spits on ground] Honestly, there’s a ton of talent on the d-line, plenty in the secondary and the linebacker corps? They’ll be on the field, bless their hearts.

-Is Maye still getting some of that sweet, sweet MVP nectar from sportswriters? Seems like the bloom is off the rose there despite his exceptional play.

-One reason the Pats O has exceeded expectations is that the offensive line has been injury-free for the vast majority of the year. Until now-two starters are down and another is hobbled

Get at it.