NFL Round Up, Week 16

Who has the longest winning streak in the NFL? If you guessed the Miami Dolphins then you are our winner. Your prize? A free one year subscription to My Opinion on Sports.

The Dolphins won their fifth game in a row on Saturday beating the Tennessee Titans 24-10. With Ronnie Brown sitting this one out with leg injuries it was ventage Ricky as Williams ran for 172 yards and a score.



The Dolphins have officially been eliminated from play-off contention but still have a lot to play for. They can end the regular season as the hottest team in the NFL and a win over New England would give the Pats a heads up as to what is coming next season.

Speaking of next season, here is the latest Ricky Williams quote.

"To watch this team grow and be part of it has been special. We've made strides, and we can be confident that we can go into next season strong."

We can count on you to be there next season, right Ricky?

Conference Rankings
The NFC East is now tied with the AFC West for the best division record and the AFC North continues to climb and now has the second best division record.

AFC West 34-26
NFC East 34-26
AFC North 32-28
NFC South 31-29
AFC South 30-30
NFC North 27-33
AFC East 26-34
NFC West 26-34

Big Game
Seattle Seahawks 28, Indianapolis Colts 13

This game turned out to be a yawner after all. The Colts, with all their distractions and nothing to play for, didn’t show up – literally. Marvin Harrison didn’t make the trip, Peyton Manning played only one quarter and Tony Dungy was absent, tending to family with the loss of a son.



Shaun Alexander did tie the NFL record for touchdown in a season by a running back. The Colts approached this game like a pre-season game and will do the same next week. I would love to see this game played for real and we may get the chance to in about five weeks.

Big Upset
Let me remind you what I said last week about the Ravens/Vikings game last week.

Minnesota @ Baltimore
The ride is over for the Vikings. Minnesota will be playing outside against what is still a very dangerous defense. Kyle Boller looked like a new man against the Packers, granted it was the Packers, and I think the Ravens can generate enough offense to upset the Vikings.
Prediction: Ravens 31/Vikings 17 – Actual score Ravens 30/Vikings 23 –



However, the big upset this week goes to the San Francisco 49ers for beating the St. Louis Rams 24-20. Congratulations San Francisco for moving a step away from Reggie Bush. Really makes it bittersweet, doesn’t it.

Worst Game
Pittsburg 41, Clevelans 0

The Steelers needed to make a statement and that’s exactly what they did. Ben Roethlisberger threw a touchdown pass, Willie Parker had an 80-yard TD run and the Steelers thrashed rookie quarterback Charlie Frye.



"We made a statement," said linebacker James Harrison, who blocked a punt and body slammed a Browns fan who ventured on to the field. "We won, that was the statement we wanted. Margin of victory, stuff like that, is nice. But winning and going to the playoffs is our goal. That's what we want."
The Browns were just pathetic!

Looking Ahead to Week 17

Big Game
Carolina Panthers @ Atlanta Falcons

The Panthers have to win to secure a play-off spot and Atlanta would love to ruin Carolina’s party. This is Atlanta’s final chance for that big win they have been looking for.
Prediction: Carolina 17/Atlanta 10

Possible Upset
Denver Broncos @ San Diego Chargers

The Broncos have won the Division and clinched a first round bye. What else do they have to play for?
Prediction: Chargers 24/Broncos 13