(Photo courtesy of Masslive.com) “Quarterback Bailey Zappe looks to pass while on the move.”
Tanner Hume
Connector Editor
Week six of the 2022 NFL season was a time to laugh at some teams while basking in the glory of others, even if it is shoved down the throats of football fans everywhere. It may be time for the weekly review, but man is this season one massive dumpster fire.
Commanders: 12 (2-4) @ Bears: 7 (2-4): Fans were better off sleeping early on Thursday Night rather than watching this massive “borefest” between two teams that clearly do not care about the playoffs. The only good thing from this game was that Commanders’ rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. got his first NFL touchdown after fully recovering from a shooting which hospitalized him back on August 28th.
Ravens: 20 (3-3) @ Giants: 24 (5-1): Either the New York Giants are really 5-1, or everybody is hallucinating. With no notable receivers and running back Saquon Barkley, the Giants have managed to look good for once in their lives. Well done.
Jaguars: 27 (2-4) @ Colts: 34 (3-2-1): Wait, Indianapolis actually beat Jacksonville? After all the times they needed to beat them, was now really the time? Better late than never, but wow does wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. look good on the field. Too bad he is the only Colts receiver worth anything.
Patriots: 38 (3-3) @ Browns: 15 (2-4): Quarterback Bailey Zappe looked really good in this game, throwing for his first 300-yard passing game and looking like a legitimate quarterback. However, he was playing Cleveland. The only thing that resides in Cleveland is pain and misery at the might of their football team. At least they have their baseball team the Guardians. Or did they choke in October again?
Bengals: 30 (3-3) @ Saints: 26 (2-4): Quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase had their LSU homecoming game in the stadium where they won the college championship in 2020, in the form of an away battle with the Saints. Somehow, this win for Cincinnati looked ugly, but the job was done.
Buccaneers: 18 (3-3) @ Steelers: 20 (2-4): Okay, let’s pause. Who expected a battered down and wounded Steelers team beating old man quarterback Thomas Brady and his pirate crew? Even with the concussion to Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett, Tampa Bay still couldn’t get the job done.
49ers: 14 (3-3) @ Falcons: 28 (3-3): Wait, Atlanta actually played a full complete 60 minutes and won? And they didn’t do their usual choking against San Francisco? Well done. Atlanta is taking baby steps to recovery, and the progress shows. This still can end badly.
Jets: 27 (4-2) @ Packers: 10 (3-3): Green Bay, now is the time to panic. How do you lose to both New York teams in back-to-back weeks? Even worse, how do you lose to the Jets? They have not been relevant since the days of quarterback Mark Sanchez and the birth of the “buttfumble.” Jets, run. You won this game and wide receiver Allen Lazard is running to smack the cheese off your helmet.
Vikings: 24 (5-1) @ Dolphins: 16 (3-3): Hey kids, remember when the Dolphins were this unstoppable force and were sitting at 3-0 after defeating Buffalo earlier this season? Seems like a fever dream at this point with all the losing and failure that has graced the football field. Minnesota, congratulations. You are actually legit. After last season’s showing, very impressive turn around.
Panthers: 10 (1-5) @ Rams: 24 (3-3): Carolina is very obviously in tank mode after firing head coach Matt Rhule and trading wide receiver Robbie Anderson to the Cardinals for a 2024 6th and a 2025 7th round pick. Meanwhile, the Rams still look flushed after their Super Bowl victory, but at least they won here.
Cardinals: 9 (2-4) @ Seahawks: 19 (3-3): Arizona, are you okay? From what you are displaying on the football field it seems as though quarterback Kyler Murray has begun his trip to Call of Duty land early because he could not do anything against Seattle. Even quarterback Geno Smith looked like a decent quarterback today. How do you do that, Arizona?
Bills: 24 (5-1) @ Chiefs: 20 (4-2): Oh, finally there is good football. It only took waiting every week to get it. A true clash of the titans was put on full display. Buffalo may have won, but it wasn’t a complete disappointment. Both played very well today.
Cowboys: 17 (4-2) @ Eagles: 26 (6-0): Philadelphia is legit. They proved it. Nothing more needs to be said.
Broncos: 16 (2-4) @ Chargers: 19 (4-2): This game was boring. How many fans fell asleep watching this Monday Night “borefest?” Because everyone else did. Stop featuring boring games on primetime. It will not pull more viewers in, but rather push them away.
