Thanksgiving Weekend NFL

Twelve games played out on the Sunday ticket thanks to the Thanksgiving tripleheader. Thanksgiving game results were led by Dallas who won 38-10 over the Buccaneers. Dallas are now four of fivewith Romo as QB.

The Chiefs also made a statement with a 19-10 victory over the Bronos. Both AFC West squads now have identical records and look a good chance to reach the playoffs at current standings.

The big game on Sunday was Chicago at New England. The Patriots hadn't done so well at home and this was their chance to beat a good opponent at Gillette.

New England won 17-13. The Patriots are now 8-3 with a two game lead in the AFC East division, while Chicago is 9-2 and still in charge of the NFC.

Baltimore Ravens won at home with a 27-0 win over Pittsburgh.

The Jets made sure they took care of business by a 26-11 beating of Houston. The Jets stayed alive in the AFC East.

Cincinnati won their second game in a row by beating the Browns 30-0.

Jacksonville is 6-5, and that is because they dropped a 27-24 decision to the Buffalo.

Carolina lost 17-13 at Washington.

The Giants blew a 21-0 fourth quarter lead, and lost 24-21 to Tennessee. Unreal. It was a major blow to the Giants' NFC East title hopes.

The Chargers struggled against the Raiders but pulled away late for a 21-14 win.

Look forward to next week!

Steelers Looking for Resurrection

Just over half a year since winning a hard fought Super Bowl title everyone is wondering if the Pittsburgh Steelers have been affected by what has happened since.

Last season they were the sixth-seeded wild card and got up some momentum to take them all the way. They are not firing on all cylinders now though - and the Dolphins arrive tonight.

You cannot pay too much attention to their 0-4 pre-season - coaches experiment during this period - especially experienced ones. Ben Roethlisberger looked good despite his accident three months ago. But he's out for the opener due to a medical procedure.

Jerome Bettis has retired and receiver Randle El and two other starters have left on free agency. Bill Cowher has not committed to further than this season. In the past he has received extensions with two years remaining.

Yet the Steelers also have the bulk of their lineup back - they have been blessed with continuity by the Rooney family and they could be there or thereabouts again.

Thursday, is the funeral of Pittsburgh mayor Bob O'Connor. O'Connor's son, Corey, 22, will begin Steelers fans in the "Terrible Towels" wave before kickoff.

It remains to be seen if that wave pushes them all the way to the post season.

Favre Positive...

Brett Favre's could be accused of being a little over confident as regards the current Green Bay Packers Team. A week ago he declared in a press conference: "I really feel, as far as talent is concerned, this is the best team that I've been part of..."

This from a QB who is has just had his worst pro season and is approaching the end of his career. Of course Favre might not have been referring to himself in his statement.

The alleged 'talent' will have to combine to get it together on the field if the Packers are to have any hope of making the post season this year.

Cowboys Secure Witten

Tight end Jason Witten has signed a new six year deal with the Dallas Cowboys reported to be worth USD 28m - even though the team has not yet confirmed the report.

The 24 year old Witten caught 66 passes for 755 yards - with six touchdowns in the 2005/6 season. His best performing year however, was 2004 with 87 receptions for 980 odd yards.

Dallas are likely to continue to use Witten as the pass-catching tight end and will be hoping he can eclipse his 2004 season best - certainly if the USD 28m figure proves to be accurate.

Pittsburgh Steelers a Big Price for Repeat

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a whopping 15/1 shot win their second straight Super Bowl in 2007.

Dynasty team the New England Patriots are just 5/1, with the Colts at 6/1. Seattle are currently 11/1, with Denver and Carolina at 12/1.

"That puts five teams ahead of Pittsburgh in the betting" said Daniel Barty-King owner of Betfile, "and at 15/1 some might consider the Steelers decent value."

Lines will shift in the lead up to the start of the season. Sometimes it is good to get on before the start of the pre-season.

Williams Takes To Canadian Football

Ricky Williams found his feet in Canadian Football on Saturday.

Williams managed only 8 yards rushing in the first half, but picked up the pace in the second when he completed 98 yards on 18 carries and helped the Toronto Argonauts to a 27-17 win over the Hamilton Tiger Cats in the opening game of the season.

Williams, former Miami Dolphin, was suspended a year from the NFL for his fourth positive drug test.