For those of you who happened to miss the one clock games due to work or other factors, here are the final results with added insight into each 1pm game this past Sunday.
Houston Texans- 9
Baltimore Ravens- 30
Though it was considered to be a clash of AFC power houses, the Baltimore Ravens solidified a convincing win over the Houston Texans, as Ray Lewis watched with excitement on the sideline. Playing the entire game without their star running back, Ray Rice, the Ravens special teams and defense stepped up to fill the void. The Ravens defense has not allowed a TD in the last eight quarters of play.
New York Giants- 0
Carolina Panthers- 38
That is not a typo folks. The Giants were held scoreless in their trip to Carolina as the Giants offensive line and lack of running game proved to be their Achilles heel. The offense was out of rhythm and seemed that there was not one player who could provide a spark to get a consistent drive moving. Unless things get straighten out on offense expect more tally marks in the loss column for Big Blue.
Green Bay Packers- 30
Cincinnati Bengals- 34
This might of been the win the Bengals were looking for to prove to the NFL that they are in fact a playoff contending team. While the Packers defense is mediocre at best, Bengals QB, Andy Dalton, took full advantage by displaying nice numbers and leading his team to a home victory. The Packers offense was not as explosive as one is used to seeing, but you can never count out Aaron Rodgers. Expect a Packers rebound after loosing a close one on the road.
San Diego Chargers- 17
Tennessee Titans- 20
Though it was a close one, the Titans were able to pull an ace out of their sleeve and draw up a game-winning play. Titans QB, Jake Locker, threw up a hail mary which was successfully haled in by rookie WR, Justin Hunter giving the Titans a three point lead as the clock ticked down to zero. It seems as if San Diego cant help but to lose games in the final moments, which I imagine makes being a Chargers fan all the more difficult. However, expect Rivers to put up consistent numbers and have the Chargers be contenders in games to come.
St. Louis Rams- 7
Dallas- 31
Since no other team wants to take control of the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys are happy to take the title atop the division with another home victory. First against the Giants and now the Rams, the Cowboys remain undefeated at home with the help of productive play from both Tony Romo and Dez Bryant. Demarco Murray also put up great stats as he rushed for over 150 yards along with a TD as well. Expect the Cowboys to continue winning as long as the stars continue to show up to play.
Cleveland Browns- 31
Minnesota Vikings- 27
This could not have been a game anyone expected the Browns to win. For starters, they are the Browns. They also traded away Trent Richardson, who many believed was their best player; they decided to start their 3rd string QB, Brian Hoyer; and even if all the above was not true, you are still playing against Adrian Peterson. However, the Browns defied the odds and showed us another reason to not bet on sports, as every game is unpredictable. Don't expect the good times to last in Cleveland as I believe they pulled out a lucky win on the road.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers- 3
New England Patriots- 23
Things keep going from bad to worse in Tampa. Starting the season 0-3, it seems that the management and players are on two different pages. Both offense and defense seemed flat for the Bucs, which led to an easy win for Tom Brady and the Patriots who have the opposite record of the Bucs at 3-0. Start getting Revis and the defense in harmony, while putting confidence back into a shaky Josh Freeman or the Bucs will have a very long 2013 season.
Arizona Cardinals- 7
New Orleans Saints- 31
Coming into this game, one would think the Saints would easily beat the Cardinals at home and those that had that thought process were absolutely right. After seeing the chemistry between Drew Brees and TE, Jimmy Graham, the Saints certainly look like a playoff caliber team. Graham hauled in 134 receiving yards along with 2 TDs. The Saints defense also did their job, under new coordinator Rob Ryan, producing 4 sacks and 2 interceptions.
Detroit Lions- 27
Washington Redskins- 20
Not the most intriguing game of the one clock batch, but an exciting one nonetheless. The struggles of RGIII continue as the Redskins drop to 0-3 after a close home loss to the Lions. New record holder, Calvin Johnson put up 2012 numbers in this game, totaling up 7 catches for 115 yards and one score. With the score tied at 17 a piece, RGIII fumbled the ball which was recovered by the Lions who would take the lead and not give it back. Thankfully due to bad play in the whole NFC East the Redskins are not in too terrible of times, but unless Griffin starts protecting himself and the ball, the Redskins will remain at the bottom of the standings all season long.
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