Random Observations: Week 4 Edition
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Culpepper Observation of the Week: After Donovan McNabb had his 3rd straight game with 300+ passing yards, rumor has it that Daunte Culpepper is looking into getting one of those sports hernia things.

Glitch in the Matrix: P. Manning - 4 TDs, 29 FP... E. Manning - 4 TDs, 29 FP

Glitch in the Matrix ReLoaded: There are three guys named Derrick Johnson and three guys named Eric Johnson in the NFL.

Stat of the Week: There are 32 teams in the NFL; David Carr is ranked #33 in the NFL in passing yards.

Sell Out of the Week: Okay, it's bad enough that Donovan McNabb is on the cover of Madden '06, and we all know the history on that, but at least he chose to do that himself. But what's up with his mom promoting Campbell's New England Cham Chowder... couldn't she have chosen ANY other type of chowder?

Main Event: Rod Smith vs. Clinton Portis
Undercard: Herman Edwards vs. the New York Media

Coaching Move of the Week: Evidently, Chargers head coach Marty Schottenheimer finally received his copy of How to Use L.T. For Dummies.

Rage Against the Machine of the Week: You probably noticed the little green decal which said "Futbol Americano" on the helmets of all the players this past week. Well... almost all the players. Jake Plummer or as I like to refer to him, the Decal Miscreant, defied the league and did not place the decal on his helmet.

Quote of the Week: "Guys, hard to describe the words I'm feeling right now. Yikes. Dagnabit. Whoa Nelly!" --Eagles defensive tackle Hollis Thomas who was mic'd after Dante Hall's kickoff return touchdown

MC's Soapbox: Okay, what's up with those Survivor ads? Do the CBS execs really think we're that stupid? The viewers are promised to "witness something that has never happened before!" Something that will never EVER happen is you catching MC watching Survivor.

Call of the Week: Anyone else notice referee Ed Hochuli announce his first penalty call in English and then in Spanish? Very cool. In fact I changed over to the SAP on my TV and listened to the announcers in Espanol. I wish we could get some of our English speaking commentators to get that excited (someone besides John Madden of course).

Nonsense of the Week (Que Barbaridad de la Semana): Along those same lines, both the Forty-Niners and Cardinals missed out on some golden opportunities for some end-zone dances. Have you ever watched a soccer (futbol) game and seen the wild dashes and excitement after a goal? I could see a football player ripping off his jersey and waving it around his head... really... I could!

Catch of the Week: Until Sunday, I have never seen Randy Moss get caught from behind on a straight out sprint for the end-zone. Nice work Terence Newman. The Cowboys even held the Raiders to a field goal that drive.

Hard Luck Player of the Season: So far this season it has to be Cincinnati wide out T.J. Houshmandzadeh. For the third time in four games, T.J. scored a touchdown only to see it nullified by penalty.