Your 22 Minutes of Action

At least, according to the WSJ, that's how much football you're actually getting this weekend.

By contrast, in 22 minutes you could watch this video 5 times because it's so fucking brutal:

[Blood and Thunder, by Mastodon]

But if you're not into metal (jerk), you could watch both games. I sure won't be doing that.


New York @ Indianapolis

Everyone's talking about the stellar Jets D, which features Darrelle Jesus at corner. I give him props solely on being able to withstand the 3 hour blowjob he got from Phil Simms. But Indianapolis goalie Peyton Brodeur has really shut the door on opposing teams, leading the league in shutouts this season. The Clots have done a great job forcing other teams to shoot from uncomfortable spots, keeping average field goal percentage very low. And while their own ERA hasn't been great, their big hitters seem to get the extra base hits when they count.

I'm sorry, I must have been incredibly bored writing about the Colts and Jets for more than a sentence.

Prediction: Colts 20, Jets 17


Minnesota @ New Orleans

I was ready to pick NO and ride the Superdome crowd to victory until I heard about last year's MIN vs NO game, when Brees had 5 turnovers, including multiple fumbles. After watching Minnesota totally dismantle the Cowboys, you have to think their D is running hot these days. And just like I can't bet against a hot goaltender, I can't say the hot offense beats the hot defense right now. As much as it pains me to say so... the Vikings will win this one.

Prediction: Vikings 38, Saints 27

- Matt