Don't get me wrong, this is by far the most demoralizing loss I've ever seen as a Cowboys fan and it's even more embarassing than Tony's blunder in Seattle.

Let's put this in perspective; this is the same team that was pretty much handed the Lombardi in the preseason, and once Brady went down and Manning's Colts had a lackluster start, there was a strong sentiment that the Superbowl was theirs to lose. Even though the Giants and Titans were tearing up the schedule, there was a sense that this was the Cowboys' season and they were throwing it away. 

After Sunday's 44-6 whoopin from the Eagles, consider it thrown. 

Funny how preseason hype (Favre to the Jets, Cowboys as unstoppable) means so little and when it comes down to it...all that matters is how the games are played.

Come on, did you expect to see this weekend's wildcard schedule look like THIS?

You have the team who lost their franchise QB and was sooo bad last season that their coach jumped ship before the season ended versus a team that hadn't won a division title since Ford was in office.

I expect an incredibly high scoring game as the offenses on both clubs are potent. Arizona's defense is suspect and I don't expect them to prevail.

Prediction: ATL 34 ARI 20

It disgusts me that San Diego can win their division and make the playoffs when good clubs like New England (11-5 and no playoffs! What?!) are on the outside looking in. I was mad earlier in the season about the NFC North and NFC West getting playoff positions but I don't support any of the NFC teams who didn't make it. (Including my Cowboys who are closer to winning a daytime Emmy than the Lombardi trophy)

I'm feeling the Colts right now (not jumping on the bandwagon, I'm just sayin, real recognize real) and expect them to stomp the life out of the Chargers in this matchup. 

I also wanna give Peyton Manning his props for winning his 3rd MVP trophy. Part of me wants to hate but honestly he is turning football into a one man sport every game he goes out there. And his commercials are getting funnier. Observe:

Dolphins fans have to be confused. Last year you have the Patriots threaten Don Shula and company from poppin champagne  (ohhhh) and your squad plays abominable football and now Parcells brings in former rival Chad Pennington and y'all win the division. 

Unbelievable. 

Don't front like you thought Brady and Favre would be watching Chad in January!

And they better tune in this weekend...cause I believe this will be a one and done affair for Miami this month.

The Ravens are doing their thing and I don't see Miami stopping them. Their defense is looking 2000esque and no one can deny Flacco has exceeded expectations. 

Don't expect this one to be a shootout though...in fact, you might just wanna follow this one on the ticker.

Prediction: Baltimore 10 Miami 6

This one is hard for me to call. 

I spent most of the season bashing the NFC North and making fun of my roommate for being a Vikings fan. His hatred for Brad Childress is hilarious and I might have to interview him on Art Star so y'all can feel his disdain.

Watching Philly play on Sunday, they were so focused. Granted, they were playing at home against a division rival for a shot at the playoffs BUT they were playing on a level I hadn't seen from them since the early 2000's when they used to win the division. (nightmares!)

You have two teams that frustrate their fan base because they have the potential to be much more. Coming off of solid and necessary wins, their respective readiness should be there. Minnesota is at home but they're really gonna need Adrian Peterson to be healthy and Tavaris not to mess up. (I'm begging you, and I don't even like y'all like that.)

With that said, Philly has the better defense, better coach, and better quarterback so I believe they will win. 

But it's just like Philly to lose the week I actually think they will win. 

Philly 19 Minnesota 10

I hate the Eagles.

Listen to the soundtrack of my nightmares:

Clinton Portis wrote a candid piece in ESPN magazine on the precautions many NFL pros are taking since Sean Taylor's murder. 

God Bless the Taylor family and the legacy of Sean Taylor.

 

My comments weren't even that hateful. I was like, "They should call it the Landry trophy!"  

"Green Bay is trash!" And when Favre got hurt in the first half...."Aww, bring him back out so Ware can knock the dust out of him!"

Laughing at my own joke (cool points?) with a couple other Cowboys fans, I look to my left and see a really salty Packers fan burning a hole through me with his eyes. 

He was like, "Are you kidding?! Brett Favre is the greatest quarterback ever!" and while I kinda agree, he had that look in his eye (plus the deer hunting camoflauge hat) that made me just shut up. But only for like a couple plays, then the hate continued.

Flash forward to this week when I read, "Brett Favre has got the itch." I'm gonna say it the way it needs to be said. Favre needs to go ahead and do AARP commercials and leave football while he can still walk away. 

I understand it's his passion, and of course he was amazing at it. But his glory days are over. Poor Aaron Rodgers over there looking like Memphis Bleek, just waiting for Big Homey to let him get some shine. It's not healthy for Green Bay's nostalgia to further stagnate Rodgers' potential. Nor is it healthy for Favre to even consider coming back. To make it worse, ESPN published one of the dumbest articles I have ever read, where they comb through each team seeing if Favre would fit. Blessing us with one liners like, "New England: No Chance." 

Don't get me wrong. I am not a hater. I'd even put Favre as one of my favorite players ever. Even last season was incredible for him. But look at the last game he played. At home against a Giants team that NO ONE saw as the future champs. (Tell the truth now.) 

Who cost them that game? Was it not Favre who chokedly threw a pick that set up a game winning field goal? (Rhetorical.) 

Granted, last season allowed him to break a couple of Marino's records and cement his place in all conversations about the G.O.A.T, but isn't that the way you want to finish? Riding out into the sunset, not being put to sleep by your fickle fanbase.

Nothing burns more than the premium professional sports place on youth. Folks are quick to forget "the glory days" if you start the season 1-7. When Green Bay was struggling a couple seasons ago, I was shocked to see how gentle folks were treating Favre. Perhaps Wisconsin is a different place, and they are actually loyal to their sports heroes. (New Yorkers please take notes at this time.) But I would doubt their sanity if they welcomed Favre back with open arms at this point. What else does he have to prove?

Favre has played most of his career through injury, can you imagine the pain he is in from day to day? Doesn't he wanna be able to open a jar of peanut butter in five years? 

Although Favre has denied "the itch" and played it up as rumor, he should heed the examples of his peers in hip-hop and wrestling. (Bear with me) In both entertainment fields, like football, youth is cherished. No amount of glory can cover the ugly truth that your moment in the sun is over. No one wants to see Hulk Hogan's leg drop anymore, and too many youngsters don't even know Ice T made "Cop Killer." 

Do your fans a favor and don't call any GMs. Take it from me Mr. Favre, you are now a bronze bust just waiting to be shipped to Canton.