Monday Morning Quarterbacking: With Only Seconds

Okay. I have to bow in humble awareness that the Vikings' Starting QB was his old (note: OLD) self yesterday. With only one chance left to win and seconds left on the clock, there is still no way that you should bet against him. Yes, he makes playing football fun. And when your second favorite team is whoever plays the Vikings, you just close your eyes and pray that he misses.

Yesterday he didn't miss. It was right on and he looked like the kid he once was. He gives the Vikings an overall confidence they haven't had in years. In other words, they didn't give up in spite of bad breaks and the Starting QB's first interception of the year. This is why they wanted him. This is what has made him famous. But note: He looked tired, and every day of 40 years old, after the game. It will be week to week for him. He looked good at this point last year, too.

Final:
SF 24
Vikings 27

Meanwhile over in St. Louis, the Packers' QB was looking quite good as well. Yes, they were playing a team that they should beat, but they did lose to one of those teams last week. He remained cool and calm, ran for a TD himself and looked like he was in charge- which he was.

Final:
Pack 36
Rams 17

So, without the razzle-dazzle at the end, the week would have been a tie between the Vikes' Starting QB and the Pack's Starting QB. Unfortunately, the edge goes to the Old Guy. Let's see what happens next week when they face off. Should be fun.

BTW: Two other games of note. First, the team that the Starting QB left, the Jets, are now 3-0.

Second, Detroit is on a hot streak. Well, they at least won for the first time in 20 games.

And, oh- that Brett. I sort of remember something about him.