Week 15: PA vs. FLA

Buccaneers:
Michael Spurlock did something Karl "The Truth" Williams, Aaron Stecker (now with the Saints), and countless other Kick returners could never do; return one for a touchdown. 1,865th time is the charm.
Tampa Bay also clinched the NFC South. Last year was horrendous with a 4-12 record, and an 0-6 division record. This season, for some inexplicable reason, they are playing decent football. They still have not lost in the division (Last game of the season is against the Carolina Panthers).

Dolphins:
A day for first in Florida. Tampa gets their first kick return and Miami wins. Once again the Dolphins were about to get their 7th loss by 3 points, when god must have felt sorry. Ravens miss the field goal; Cleo Lemon works his magic (anyone think that sentence would be uttered before this year?)
On the other side of the ball, what is happening to the Ravens? Two weeks removed from a near win against the undefeated Patriots, with the defense clicking, they get blown out by Indy and then become the answer to prayer against the Miami Dolphins.

Eagles:
This was it, if the Eagles were to only win one more game the whole year, this would be the game to win Philly fans would say. The Cowboys also had something to play for, or should I say Cowboy. Tony Romo's latest blonde was in attendance, and all was set for a Big D Blowout. Funny thing: that never got started, even funnier: Philadelphia came away with the W. Across the North East, workers in their cubicles will never hear the end of how Donovan McNabb stole one from Romo in his own house.
Another incredible thing also happened during the game: A player gave up a touchdown for the teams benefit! In an era where basketball player would shoot at their own basket to get that final rebound for a triple double, Brian Westbrook laid down at the one yard line to kill the clock and seal the victory. Could you see Terrell Owens do that, "And miss a chance to celebrate? No Way!". So I thank Brian Westbrook, thank you for thinking about the game, instead of you choreography.


Steelers and Jaguars:
Was that really the Pittsburgh Defense out there on Sunday? Or did the Oakland Raiders just put on some Steeler jerseys and go into the game for them? Seriously, if the Jags can do this to Pittsburgh, watch out. After seeing Fred Taylors performance, I was shocked to read that he has never been to a Pro Bowl. He has had 7 1,000yd seasons, including a 1,500 yd performance in '03.
These teams seem to be taking different routes to the playoffs: Pittsburgh is limping, while the Jags, with their two-headed monster of Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew, are surging.

Standings
1.) Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4)
2.) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-5)
3.) Pittsburgh Steelers (9-5)
4.) Philadelphia Eagles (6-8)
5.) Miami Dolphins (1-13)

Florida is pulling away. Every team in the sunshine state won this week, including the Fins!