NFL Notebook Week 9: MVP race, playoff picture, awards and more
By Zach Cohen
Awards
Uniform of the Week: New York Giants
The Cardinals and Giants both donned their old Color Rush threads this week, and I prefer the Giants’ threads thanks to their solid blue-red combo and white facemasks. Speaking of facemasks, what on Earth was Kansas City thinking when they threw on those putrid gray facemasks?
Hands of the Week: DeVante Parker
It was a close call between Parker, Sammy Watkins, Courtland Sutton and Daryl Worley. Golden Tate’s snag was a late consideration, too. Parker gets the slight nod because of how he reels the ball in with one arm while being pulled backward. All in all, a great week for catches.
https://twitter.com/thecheckdown/status/1191069305141481472?s=20
Rising Star of the Week: This Black Cat
I liked its footwork and agility, but I have concerns about its receiving skills. If I were the Cowboys, I’d offer the cat a deal right away. After all, it was nice of the cat to show Dallas where the endzone finally was…
Taco Bell Ad of the Week: Matthew Judon
Judon presents a simple solution to all those kids who aspire to be an NFL player: Eat at Taco Bell. I wonder if those NBC player intros are going to get nuttier… (I sure hope they do.)
The Wrong Route Award: Randy Moss
After playing for six teams over 14 years, you could say that Moss is pretty well-traveled. Hilariously enough, Moss did some more traveling this weekend. This is worth a minute of your time.
https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/1191015068084756481?s=20
Gesture of the Week: Carolina Panthers
Beautiful moment, enough said.
https://twitter.com/thecheckdown/status/1191088575195926528?s=20
Articles of the Week
I was going to pair top quarterback prospects to needy NFL teams, but Michael Johnson did it instead.
Power Rankings are always fun, especially in Randy Gurzi’s new rankings. Spoiler: The Ravens jump the Patriots…
Don’t worry, New England fans. As crazy as it might seem, there are some silver-linings to losing your first game all season. Just ask Brandon Gimpel.