Double Coverage: Week 8 (A Guide to NFL Games and NYC Sports Bars)
This is a spoooooooooooooky, Halloween version of "Double Coverage," i.e. a guide to New York City sports bars for watching the NFL. Cameron to Ted earlier this week: "Hey, you want to watch a game or two?" Ted: "I'm around this weekend." Cameron: "No can do, I got stuff going on with my girlfriend." Ted: "I feel you. Girlfriends are cool though." Cameron: "Oh, of course, I just don't want to get spooky with them."
Not sure what any of that means? It's all good. Read on.
New York Jets vs. Green Bay Packers:
Cameron: The Jets have only played one 1 pm game this season. I don't know if that has contributed to their stellar record or the Gang Green front office just lobbied for that because Rex Ryan can't get out of bed that early after a cheese steak and jalapeno popper binge. I wouldn't say this team is the best in the AFC, but at 6-1 if they roll past the Pack they can coast through the rest of the season with only two more truly tough games. The Packers are coming out with a triumphant win over the Vikings led by the gray bearded deviant. If healthy, they are in contention for best NFC team. Is this is a Super Bowl preview? I wouldn't bet against it.
Ted: Decent. The basic problem with the argument here is that the Packers are NOT healthy. If the Falcons STAY healthy -- which also may not happen -- they look like the NFC's elite thus far. The NFC is a wasteland to attempt to call right now. I have no clue. You're right, though. Packers are good. To watch the Jets, go anywhere. Literally walk into any bar you see. You'll be fine. Here's a full list.
A good place for the Packers is Kettle of Fish.
Now, for no apparent reason, a Halloween clip:
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints:
Cameron: The Saints are sliding (they lost to the Browns last week! The Browns!), but they would make a big statement for their merit if they can beat the 5-1 Steelers. The Steelers look hot and their only challenges after this are the Jets, Pats, and their second Ravens matchup. They have some flaws that the Saints could exploit, but they aren't going to take it unless they can get a running game going (and Drew Brees shakes off this Delhommesque performance against the Browns).
Ted: You want to talk about a potential Super Bowl matchup? This is it right here. These teams are legit. This one will be a slobberknocker. Saints: hit Bar None. Steelers: hit Ship of Fools. This is a Sunday night game, so, again, you can get it anywhere. Your main contention is going to be Game 4 of the World Series.
Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts:
Cameron: This is a danger spot in some respects. Arian Foster and the Texans EXPLODED (YES IT DESERVES ALL CAPS) on the Colts in Week 1. Ran all over 'em. But now it's Week 8, it's in Indy, it's Monday night and yes, the Colts are banged up -- Dallas Clark is done for the year -- but you still gotta fear Peyton Manning in a big spot like this.
Ted: I just heard someone at my office refer to Twitter as "Tweety Tweet." I'm hideously annoyed. I'm annoyed as shite by the Texans too. This team blows up out the gate -- what Cameron said -- and now they look like they could end up 8-8 again, maybe 9-7, but not the elite AFC team they COULD be. Fire Gary Kubiak. Meanwhile, the Rockets gave up 132 points to the Warriors last night, and the Astros are in the weeds. Forget Houston sports. It's a long road back. Texans fans: Hill Country. Colts fans: Keats.
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