Football Blahs: Could it get any worse for the NY Giants? Sure can ... not only did they lose 20-7 against the lackluster Redskins, they lost their QB in the process. This did allow the backup to be sack bait, thus allowing a Redskin player to break a record. The NY Jets had a first of sorts ... fans looking back in nostalgia for '03 Vinny, given Testaverde led the Jets to their first win by soundly beating the Bills. The Bills this time around basically soundly beat the Jets, especially in threats to the QB. Though a Denver win (against Kansas City) meant the winner's (slim) chances to get to the playoffs slipped, the Jets are done. This was likely to come sooner or later, but the hope was it would come a bit later than this.

The Jets still play have the struggling Dolphins (and New England, in search of playoff position now) while the Giants (bound to win again at least once, right? right?) have various playoff hopefuls left on their schedule. So, the job of spoiler is open for grabs. The Jets (5-8) also still have 8-8 to aim for, while the Giants (4-9) can perhaps hope for a win. Or perhaps a well played game. Would you believe a game decided on less than two touchdowns? Some experience for their backups?

Yeah, some days it is hard to watch football.