NFL recap

Obviously, it was a stellar football weekend for me as the Jets and Giants both won big games. Instead of my usual long paragraph rants, I am going to start writing five notes from each game. Although I reserve the right to rant when I deem it appropriate.

Jets d. Bills 26-17, Jets are 5-3, tied for first in the AFC East with Buf and NE.

1) Darrelle Revis is a lockdown cover corner. Lee Evans barely did anything and he has burned the Jets for years.
2) Vernon Gholston just whiffed on another tackle. I'll be patient since he is playing a new position, but I want to see something from him next year.
3) Kris Jenkins may be the best trade this franchise has made in years. He makes all the difference in our run defense. Marshawn Lynch never got going for the Bills.
4) After Buf got within six points, the Jet offense drives for 8:41 for a field goal that even Feely couldn't miss. And that put the game out of reach. Credit to the whole offense and even coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.
5) Leon Washington is a genius. He has one foot one of bounds, while fielding the kickoff, thus the ball goes to the 40. And the Jets drive those 60 yards for a TD. Genius.

Giants dismantle Cowboys 35-14. Giants in 1st place at 7-1.

1) Did the Cowboys even show up?
2) Brandon Jacobs' blend of power running and quick feet is remarkable.
3) Brooks Bollinger hasn't improved since leaving the Jets.
4) How did Justin Tuck get called for roughing the passer? The hit was hard, straight-up, and legal. I mean, even Troy Aikman was aghast. You know what? Let the QB's just wear two flags around their waists. God forbid a hand ever gets laid on them. This is football, not ice dancing.

A few other notes on the week.
1) That Colts-Patriots game was the most boring three-point game in history.
2) How does Detroit, down by 4 points, with 19 seconds left on the Chicago 35, and no time outs, throw two straight 5 yard passes, leaving time for one Hail Mary? Take shots into the endzone!
3) How in the name of Lane Kiffin did the Jets ever lose to Oakland? At home against Atlanta, the Rainders gained 77 yards for the WHOLE GAME and held the ball for 15 of 60 minutes.
4) Tennessee is a very easy team to root for.
5) Every Miami win makes me happy for Chad Pennington (Whoops, everyone already knew that one).