The Paydirt Report: Week 10Picking the Game of the Week was a tough job this week. But the Cincinnati / Arizona game was too tough to pass up. Cincinnati stormed back from a 29-12 deficit and put up 23 unanswered points in the final 9:44 remaining in regulation. With the game on the line K Daniel Burns kicked a 45 yd FG with 1:45 left to send the game into overtime. In OT a 94 yd TD pass from QB Michael Lemanski to WR Edward Timmerman put the final dagger into the Cardinals hopes of pulling out a game that they had been in control off for over 50 minutes. But we all know that you must always play hard for 60 minutes. In this case 71:32 minutes. This was the Cardinals 2nd heartbreaking loss in as many games. Tennessee's thrilling overtime victory over Houston was just as exciting and prolly a game that meant more than our Game of the Week. Buffalo also had a thriller over Denver as both teams needed that win on their push to the playoffs.
In Other News:With all that went on in week 10 in Paydirt, a big kudos goes goes out to a game in Paydirt B. Down there the Springfield Twisters defeated the Bellingham Bombers in double overtime. In their Conference Championship game to boot. It is the first double overtime game in Paydirt B or Paydirt's history. And what a time to do it. Congrats goes out to the Springfield Twisters(Jouameng) and Rapid City Iron Horse(Smirt211) who will play in Hectorg93 Bowl II. Now lets see what else went on back up here in Paydirt.
AFC West
San Diego(7-3) and Kansas City(6-4) have risen from the ashes of the Wild West to start their race for the division title. The Chargers have 5 banners and the Chiefs hold 2 of them. Denver(4-6) had a tough loss this week to make their road to the West championship a tough one. Oakland(3-7) has all but bowed out of the playoff race. They haven't received the dreaded "e" yet, but it is being printed as we speak.
East
Who will be the Beast in the East? The season long race continues as both Miami(8-2) and Buffalo(7-3) seemed to have gotten their ships back on course. They will meet again in 3 weeks in what will be a must see TV. NY Jets(3-7) has caved in while New England(2-8) who is playing much better as of late, trail the pack.
North
They are dancing in the streets of Cincinnati(8-2) as the Bengals not only win a great game against Arizona but are also breathing easy as their division rivals Cleveland(5-5) lost for the 2nd time in a row. Which gives Cincinnati a comfortable 4 game lead with 6 left to play. Baltimore(3-7) beat Pittsburgh(2-8) in a rivalry of their own.
South
If the NFC South is nicknamed the Super South, the AFC South has got to be the South Shuffle. You never know who is gonna do what in this division. For now Houston(6-4) leads the South Shuffle even after being upset by Tennessee(4-6) who jumped back into the mix. Jacksonville(5-5) took advantage of the Titans misfortune with a win while Indianapolis(4-6) did not and also slips into a tie for the division cellar.
NFCEast
Dallas(9-1) looks to be destine the way they are playing in 81'. They do have a few teams in their way of Super Bowl XII, but they are a rollin. NY Giants(5-5) took over sole possession of 2nd place in the division with a win and a Philadelphia(4-6) loss. Washington(0-10) are not looking like they can break into the win column but are still holding out hopes of an upset somewhere. I think the only upset they're going to get this season is if their 2nd team beats their starters in a midweek scrimmage.
West
Seatlle(10-0) is trying to 2nd perfect regular season in as many years. They clinched their 9th divisional crown his week in a 62-6 trouncing of the 49ers. Last year ended with a soar note for the Seahawks, at the hands of Green Bay in the NFC Conference Championship game which was a stunner. Los Angeles(2-8) pulled off an upset over Cleveland in a game of legendary GM's. We all know of Arizona's(2-8) heart break and nobody wants to leave their heart in San Francisco(3-7) as they are in 2nd in the West but tht's about it.
North
Detroit(9-1) is doing everything they have to do to keep the 2 game cushion over defending Super Bowl Champion Green Bay(7-3). Chicago(4-6) and Minnesota(2-8) both struggled in week 10.
South
The Super South just closed up as Atlanta(8-2) gets blown out by Carolina(8-2) in the Panthers bid to tie up the division. They split the season series so if they remain tied the breaker will prolly go deep. Tampa Bay(6-4) let an opportunity slip away as they lose a critical game to San Diego. They are 2 games back of the division lead and play Atlanta in a crucial week 11 game. They also have one more meeting with Carolina in week 15. New Orleans(4-6) wins to keep their slim but fading playoff hopes alive.
Games to Watch: Week 11Buffalo @ Houston
Atlanta @ Tampa Bay
