Will Tebow get much play time? Maybe but Texans still a favorite to win

In my article where I was challenged to make picks, I chose the Texans over the Jets by 6. This is still my choice although I wonder if I should have extended that by a few points.

I think the Jets may well surprise us in some plays tonight, but I don’t think it will be enough to change the predicted outcome of the game.

I want to see Tim Tebow get some decent play time tonight, and I think if they do that, and let him actually play a few series, I think then they will be on the road to mix things up a bit for opposing defenses that will allow them to win football games, in the future.

Let’s get the game started and I am ready for some football.

Well it was a night for records to be broken.

Mid way through then game Drew Brees broke one of the all time great’s records of Johnny Unitas, and that was passing for a touchdown in 48 straight games.

New Orleans goes on to win the game with the Sand Diego Chargers 31 to 24. This gives the Saints their first win for the season and shows they have a quarterback, Drew Brees, that can deliver the ball effectively.

As we take the half time break the New orleans Saints have a 17 to the San Diego Chargers 14. The lead has changed hands a number of times during this game so it’s difficult to make predictions wduring these kinds of games.

Add that to the fact that I am also a bit gun shy now since my picks for yesterdays and today’s games are only at 33%. That is when I only count the picks I made early in the week that I was willing to post publicly.

All in all though this has been a fun game to watch. If the Saints can continue to provide the kind of protection for Brees during the second half the Chargers Saints certainly have their work cut out for them and a major obstacle to overcome.

The latest possession was pretty impressive by the New Orleans Saints.

They managed to score after 76 yards in only 5 plays. The offensive line is doing a really good job of protection of the pocket giving Drew Brees plenty of time to find an open reciever and enough room to step up and make the pass even when the pressure is heavy.

San Diego gets the lead back and the score is now at 14 to 10.

San Diego is forced to take a field goal due to a failed 3rd down conversion. San Diego takes the lead back with a score of 10 to 7.

At the end of the first quarter we have a tied score at 7 to 7.

Looking at the numbers of passing yards or completions by either of the quarterbacks you would think that those numbers came from a winning game, for each of them.

Both teams played very well both on offense and defense. Mistakes were made on certain plays throughout the game and at times Denver was on the recieving end of those mistakes and at times it was New England.

Each teams’ defense managed to force a turnover at a time when they really needed it, but in the case of Denver for some reason they were unable to capitalize on it.

New England ends up winning the game. The final score in the game Denver 21 New England 31.

The latest turnover by the Broncos I think just cost them the game. Manning was moving the ball well and quickly. But now that the Patriots have it back the job is nearly impossible for Denver to turn it back around.

Score is still 31 to 21 Patriots on top.

Exactly what the Denver Broncos needed late in the fourth quarter. But is it enough or is it too late?

The next posession will help determine that. Denver is down by 0 points and the score is Denver 21 New England 31. It is currently New England ball with 6 minutes left.

New England Patriots score again and they have a 7 point lead over the denver Broncos. Currently Broncos 7 Patriots 14.

The hurry up or no huddle offense is certainly a factor on today’s game as it will likely be in many future games for both of these teams.

When this is done properly it works very well since it can often catch the defensive line off guard, or like we have seen in a few recent plays, catch them trying to adjust their position as the ball is snapped.

The Broncos have to punt it away and Manning is unable to match touchdown for touchdown. It’s a great kick and the Patriots get the ball back on the Denver one.