If we are going to give the New England Patriots a mulligan can I chalk up my average Week One start to a lack of preseason practice?
Either way, in the words of my chief statistician Melissa Hartman: “Football, glorious football, has returned!”
Yes it has Melissa, and, yes, football fanatics and followers of our “Beat ‘The Putz’” contest and column, one week is officially in the books.
It was apparent throughout much of the pro football landscape, a lack of preseason work contributed to shoddy quarterback play (for the most part), shaky offensive lines, and overall lackluster play.
So now after giving you the ugly, I can slide in the fact that I went 6-6 in Week 1.
(Once again, I have to quote my statistician, who after hearing of my 6-6 record said, “Like the Pats, let’s hope this is merely a hiccup in an otherwise wonderful season.”)
Thanks for the pep talk, coach. (wink, wink)
That being said, a total of 36 people topped my record. James Vincent, of Southwick emerged from a four-way tie at 10-2 with 42 tie-breaker points to claim our weekly prize to The Tavern Restaurant. Congrats!
Vincent, along with others this season, will be eligible for our grand prize drawing. At season’s end, one lucky winner will be chosen to receive a flatscreen television, courtesy of Manny’s TV & Appliances.
While the Patriots were “off” our slate last week, having played on Thursday night, they return to our selection sheet in Week 2. Former Saint Brandin Cooks and New England travels to New Orleans for a potential shootout to lead our mouth-watering slate of games.
There are several other intriguing matchups featuring Minnesota-Pittsburgh, Philadelphia-Kansas City, Tennessee-Jacksonville, Miami-L.A. Chargers, Dallas-Denver, and, our Sunday night tiebreaker, the Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons.
Happy pickin’s and good luck! – CP
