Monday, September 15, 2008

Marion Barber in a Season-Altering Role

Niraj trails me by 20, with Marion Barber left to play. You say it's only week 2. I proved last year that you can come back from a 1-5 record to make the Super Bowl...but that was against a division with Rishi.

This year's division looks like a 16-team man's league by comparison. The winner of tonight's game will be alone in first place in the West, and own the tie breaker. It's quite possible we'll look back at this game as the pivotal moment of the season.

So can Barber get 20? Last week he got 22, but that was against the Browns. Tonight he faces the Eagles. Last week he got those in just three quarters, but he left with sore ribs. Will he be able to play all game? Last week the Cowboys had the lead, and wanted to run the ball. Last week he got 80 yards and 2 TDs.

I think the smart money says he's easily finish between 70 and 139 yards. Which means it comes down to the touchdowns. One's not enough. He needs two to win. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! I mean, ahem, I'll be watching.

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