Super Bowl XLV

THE GREEN BAY PACKERS WIN SUPER BOWL XLV by the score of 31-25 over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Aaron Rodgers receives MVP honors for his outstanding performance with 3 touchdowns, 304 passing yards and most importantly no interceptions. The Packers defense played great as well forcing 3 turnovers ( 2 Ben Roethlisberger interceptions and 1 force fumble). Nick Collins return one of Big Ben's interceptions for a touchdown in the early portion of the game. Runner up Defensive Player of the year Clay Matthews forced the crucial Rashard Mendenhall fumble that was recovered by Desmond Bishop. This was the defining play that clinched the Super Bowl for the Green Bay Packers.

Joe Flaccos Adversity

During week 2, The Ravens lost to the Bengals 15-10. This was by far the worst game that Joe Flacco has ever played throwing 4 interceptions, a career high. Baltimore being the wonderful football city that it is definitely criticized him for that poor performance. There was even a rumor that he may get benched. Flacco being the great professional that he is took the criticism, made changes, didn't make excuses, and came out better for the next week against Browns. He played a great game throwing 3 touchdown passes for 262 yards, completing 70% of his passes, and most importantly 0 interceptions. All in all Flacco dealt with adversity very well but things don't get any better because next week the Ravens face the division rival Steelers. Flacco is 1-4 all time versus the Steelers so he has his work cut out for him.

SUPER BOWL XLIV

THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS WIN SUPER BOWL XLIV IN FIRST APPEARANCE AND GETS IT DONE. MVP DREW BREES displayed poise and precision in his first Super Bowl appearance, completing 32 of 39 passes for 288 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

***THE GAME OF THE WEEK***

The Saints roll over the Patriots 38-17. Saints QB Drew Brees completed 18 of 23 passes for 371 yards and five touchdowns, to five different receivers. Just like Brees, the Saints defense dominated and was able to shutdown the NFL's No.2 offense. The defense recorded two sacks, forced a fumble and had two interceptions, including one by recently signed CB Mike McKenzie. It was over when safety Darren Sharper intercepted Tom Brady's pass in the fourth quarter with the New Orleans leading 38-17.

Ravens steel one from Steelers

The Ravens beat the Steelers in overtime 20-17. In the fourth quarter, Ray Rice's 44-yard catch over the middle on a critical fourth-and-5 set up the Ravens game-tying field goal. The Steelers defense sacked Joe Flacco five times and forced three fumbles, while the Ravens were unable to rattle rookie QB Dennis Dixon for most of the game. Baltimore's only takeaway in overtime proved to be the difference. Ravens Rookie LB Paul Kruger intercepted Dennis Dixon on Pittsburgh's second drive in overtime and returned it to the Steelers 28 yard line. Six plays later, Billy Cundiff nailed a 29-yard field goal for the win.

Vikings demolish Bears

The Vikings defeated the Bears 36-10. The Vikings offense is really looking unstoppable with Brett Favre leading them. Favre is spreading the ball to his receivers and defenses don’t have an answer for stopping the Vikings explosive attack. The Bears objective on stopping Adrian Peterson, Favre spread the ball around to seven different receivers, with five receivers finishing with at least five receptions each. Favre picked apart their soft zone coverage with outstanding accuracy. Although the Vikings' offense still starts with Peterson, Favre's outstanding performances this season is sure to make opposing defensive coordinators re-evaluate their strategies toward the end of the season.

* THE GAME OF THE WEEK*

The Colts won a thriller in Indianapolis over the Patriots 35-34. The Colts were down 24-7 in the 1st half when they started to make a great comeback. Reggie Wayne came through in the clutch for the Colts. He helped start the rally with a 20-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. He also helped finished the comeback by catching his second and most important touchdown pass from Peyton Manning with 16 seconds left in the game. But before that Bill Belichick made a very controversial call. He made the fourth-and-2 gamble on their 28-yard line backfired when Kevin Faulk's reception was marked inches shy of the first down. Bill Belichick had a lot of confidence in his offense, so much that it over shadowed his 2nd option to punt the ball.