Getting more NawFuL by the week
What's with the Rams? Yes, I know I've beated this topic to death, but I don't think anyone -- least of all the Rams -- thought the defending Stupid Brawl runners-up would be 0-5 and counting. If you can't get it together for the Cowboys and the Niners, then who are you going to get up for? It has been pointed out in the media that since the 1940s only one team that started the regular season 0-4 has made the playoffs. That doesn't bode well for the Lambs...
Niners rock: The 49ers did what they were supposed to do against the Rams. A blowout looks good, and will boost the team's confidence as it strives for the postseason. Looks like San Francisco is in the driver's seat in the NFC West.
Those slacker Steelers... Pittsburgh is swooning and it's only October. How about that big 1-4 record! Kordell or not, this team is in a world of hurt.
Paper Bag Bowl: In chatting with the Junior Bro a couple of weeks ago we decided that the caliber of this year's expanded league merits the inclusion of a Paper Bag Bowl. The criteria: We'll nominate the top two most embarrassing and disappointing teams at the end of the season for dubious honors here at NawFuL Notes. My favorites at the end of Week 5 are the Rams and the Steelers. A collective record of 2-8 ought to win some sort of award, if not one anyone wants. Yes, the Lions and the Vikings are pretty NawFuL right now, but no one expected them not to be. No, the Rams and Steelers have accomplished what few other teams have -- coming in with nothing less than Stupid Brawl expectations only to see their hopes dashed early in the game.
So much for the early lead: Speaking of having hopes dashed, the Senior Bro. has encountered some bad luck to squander a 2-game lead in the Gehlke Bros. picks competition. Thanks a lot, Dallas! You guys couldn't hold a lead against the Giants if someone put handles on it for you. Now it's time to regroup for the next 12 weeks of the season.
Glenn 8-D 8:02:00 PM
