You could say that last week was our favorite national holiday- NFL kickoff week. But we had such a blast that we’re going to do it again this weekend. And even though we did a full day’s worth of activity yesterday with the college game, we’re back for more with a full day of NFL live blogging, so come join in on the fun by commenting below:
The announcer just said “Touchdown Vikings” as Calvin Johnson just scored to go ahead 10-0 , 5:40 to go in the half. hilarious, I guess announcers had a script and don’t deviate from it. LOL!
–PB
The Lions have a theme/fight song? I cna hear it in the background. The Lions are actually winning? Am I really truly seeing this? Just witnessed history with Stafford’s 1st career TD pass. this has been a bit of a boring game, but I just want to put you all on notice. Vikings are on upset alert!
–PB
Gunther Cunningham…the NFL needs more people named Gunther in it
Vikings 7 – Lions 10
So we’re up and running perfectly in-sync with the Vikings offense. There was absolutely nothing during the first half, and now we are both finally starting to get the ball moving a bit. We’re also planning on running over anybody who gets in our way, just like Adrian Peterson does. So watch out. –Shaymus M.
…Or maybe we’ll just settle for a field goal.
Vikings 10 – Lions 10
Vikings 14 – Lions 10
This game is going eerily similar to the way last week’s Browns game went. The Vikings come out and look completely unprepared, can’t run the ball, get 40-year old QB killed, and let an inferior team grab a lead and hang around.
The 2nd half starts, the Vikings have a nice drive once they get the ball back, then turn up the pressure on a young QB, force some turnovers, and let Adrian Peterson run them to the promised land.
Why can’t this team just come out and dominate a team that’s clearly worse? They seem incapable of simply crushing a team, and that scares me. –Shaymus M.
Vikings 17 – Lions 10
Harvin is like the Vikings’ offensive version of Antoine Winfield. He’s small in stature, but much, much stronger than he looks. He’s going to be fun to watch the rest of this season. The coaching staff just needs to figure out a way to get him the ball before the 3rd quarter. –Shaymus M.
Bears 7, Steelers 7 Halftime
Chi needs to keep running the football. Not because of Boring-ass Lovie’s favorite aphorism/cliche “we get off the bus running. We are a running football team” but because you have to keep trying, and keep doing it. so what if Steelers have a great run defense, you’ll never get anywhere if you don’t remain committed and conssistent.
–PMB
I wonder if there’s something wrong with Forte? Peterson is getting more time on the field today, and he’s essentially having his 6th subpar game in a row here going back to last season. This is a low scoring game, but you have to hand this to the offenses- both scoring drives were of 90 yards or more. And ate up a lot of clock
–PB
As the second half gets ready to start, I have to admit the Bears do have a bonafide chance of pulling the upset. I don’t know if they will, I just know it will go down to the last minutes. I can guarantee that.
And today is upset Sunday: Bengals, Jets, etc.
From text, David K.’s brother Mark “Jay really likes Davis today”
true, but I don’t respond to it..people text me stuff about live sporting events all the time. and I tell them to just join the discussion here. I don’t have time to keep this up, and get into text conversations with people. They can just chat with me here.
still 7 all, but Steelers deep inside Chicago territory, middle of the 3rd qtr
So how is Northwestern’s Nick Roach doing today in just his ninth career start? 2 tackles so far. but ultimately take a look at the live box score, qb numbers are almost identical. and total yardage is as well.
If you haven’t heard by now the Jets actually made good on their promise to upset the Pats 16-9. Tom Brady has a very uninspiring day statistically.
At least his wife had an inspiring Sunday. If you missed the story on Thursday when the announcement was made. Today was Gisele’s official unveiling. Obviously, her husband couldn’t be there, he had work to do
Brazil-born Gisele Bündchen, among the most recognized top models of all time, has been designated Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
As Goodwill Ambassador, Gisele Bündchen will help UNEP in its mission to raise awareness and inspire action to protect the environment. The darling of the fashion industry will take on some of the biggest threats facing the planet, climate change and environmental degradation.
Gisele Bündchen, passionate environmentalist said:
“The environment has always been my passion. I grew up in a small town and I had the opportunity to live surrounded by nature. I couldn’t have asked for a better childhood. We must act now, so future generations have the same opportunity. Mother Earth is our fundamental life-support system, and by becoming aware and responsible now, we can assist in preserving the planet.”
She added: “I have been working on environmental issues for a long time and agreed to become a Goodwill Ambassador to be part of a global and far-reaching organization. Now it’s about action on a global scale to secure a healthy future for the next generation, wherever they live in the world.”
Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director said: “Gisele is among a handful of talented individuals and personalities that have a truly global reach. She is also a committed and passionate environmentalist. UNEP is delighted to welcome her on board as a Goodwill Ambassador so that with her help, we can make environmental action a global brand and a life-style choice, from New York to Nairobi and from Sao Paolo to Shanghai.
under 3 min, 3rd qtr. Steelers 14, Bears 7
Hearing the boos at Soldier Field for how pathetic the running game has been today. Can’t argue against that. when you pay what seems like $400,000 a seat for a ticket to a game. You’d like to see some kind of offesnive push.
That last drive for Pittsburgh was all Mendenhall. in just his 6th pro game. biggest play of the day so far. and he started showing something finally. why he was drafted in the first round in 08.
Mendenhall’s big production calls for the Illini fight song. hit it.
Cutler started slow, but turned it on in this game later. 6/7 on the drive finding Johnny Knox to tie the game. Maybe Knox itsnt as bad as I thought. he might actually become serviceable. And the Bears are doing it all through the air today
14-14 with about 5 min left
Time to sing Bear Down Chicago Bears. Or in this case Beard Down! Check out this guy from the lyric opera singing the Bears fight song. His booming voice is almost as impressive as his facial hair.
ALex Brown injured. I have to hand it him and the defensive front today though for getting into the backfield. Roethlisberger and company have really gotten to know Bears defenders today. Would be a shame to lose him, even if I hate his sack and TFL celebration. 4 min to go Pittsburgh just converted big 3rd and 5. big ben runs for it.
Peanut with a huge PBU, and ball falls through Pit WR hands, sets up missed FG, high drama here
now Bears get 1st and 10, completion to forte, fumbled but recovered by G Reg,
the TWO MINUTE WARNING. with the Bears possessing the Ball just across midfield. Need a 1sr down or two yet to get into Gould’s range!
1:07 left. Trying to set up or Gould now. 3rd and 3 from the 27. Forte looked TIMID there runing. bad play, bad play call Ron turner.
so here we go. Gould will attempt from about 45-46 with 21 sec to go
44 yards……..ITS GOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD Bears.
17-14 Bears with 15 seconds to go. HUZZAH! for the local sports team. huzzah indeed (that’s meant to be read in a Monty Burns voice)
Chicago recovers onside kick and this game is OVAHHHHHH
Bears FG kicker Robbie Gould NEEDS to be in a Pro Bowl. Look at how much a difference he was today, and better than Jeff Reed. Big upset of the Super Bowl Champs. On that note…I’m done here, and I will send you over to PS and HJB for the night game live chat. Till next week, peace –PMB
CHICAGO BEARS 17, PITTSBURGH STEELERS 14 FINAL