FROM THE COUCH:
The Classic Army vs Navy Run Game, A Super Bowl Preview, Jets Gonna Jet, RIP Mahomes, The Giants Suck, The Falcons Obvious And Messy Quarterback Situation.
Mike Leitao ~ 12/19/2024
In reality, 15 isn’t a special number. It’s a middle of the teens number that doesn’t hold much real significance in historical or modern context. But for some reason, 15 feels like it should be important. I think it’s the idea that the Roman Numerals for 15 are XV and that feels special. Regardless, it’s time for the 15th edition From The Couch. It’s kind of sad writing this knowing we are getting close to the end of college football, which has been the biggest topic of this series for the most part. However, by the time it’s over, NFL playoffs will be in effect and hockey will be in full swing with a lot more meaningful games. Alright, that’s enough yapping, onto the real reason you are here.
Navy vs Army:
Wow. The real game. Every year, without fail, thousands of people who couldn’t care less about college football tune in for one Saturday only to see one of the greatest rivalries of all time. Almost every household in America has a side they root for in this game. What makes it great is that the rivalry is truly always an exciting game. No matter how good or bad one or both of the teams are, this is just one of those rivalries where that data goes out the window. The other exciting part of this game is watching two teams known for their rushing ability just pounding the rock at each other all game long. There were 11 passes completed in this game, compared to 85 rushing attempts. The game was fun, Army was unable to get their rushing offense going while Navy put them in their place all game long. As a fan of Army and wanting to see them not only stay ranked but get the chance to move up even more in the rankings, I’m sad. But as a member of a Navy family I can say I’m very happy with the outcome of this game and watching The Midshipmen get another win on their belt.
Rams vs 49ers:
Holy shit, Thursday Night Football is so ass sometimes. I will never understand how two professional football teams supposedly with the greatest players on the planet can play a full game and not score a touchdown. At least 49er linebacker Campbell tried to provide us with some entertainment by being a little bitch and refusing to do his job because his feelings were hurt. Classic bitch move, but at least it gave us something out of this dog shit game.
Chiefs vs Browns:
RIP Mahomes, gone too soon. Just kidding, I'm sure he will be back next week and winning more bullshit games.
Jets vs Jaguars:
This is vintage Jets right here. Team cooked? Rumors have been going around claiming your NFL team is run by a college kid who gets his ideas for the team based on social media and Madden? In clear need of multiple positions of help, so losing and getting a better draft pick is ideal. Nahhhh fuck that, instead let Rodgers and Adams play great and you win the game giving you even worse draft position. Jets gonna Jet.
Commanders vs Saints:
I don’t know why people are talking about this game. The slight clock malfunction that gave the Saints the chance at one more play which almost led them to a victory would be quite the injustice if, you know, they actually won. The commanders still won the game, so at the end of the day, that shit doesn’t matter so everyone can shut up about it.
Ravens vs Giants:
Wow, the Giants suck. Not even worth saying more on them to be honest. It’s crazy Lamar is having an even better season than last year. If it wasn’t for Josh Allen going nuclear the past few weeks, we could’ve been super close to a 3-time MVP in Lamar which makes you start wondering if he needs to be mentioned in the greatest ever convos soon.
Bengals vs Titans:
It’s funny that all season the Bengals defense let them down and is basically the sole reason they won’t make the playoffs. Now with their season basically over and playing arguably the worst team in the league, the defense finally decides to show up and act like they are built different. I know Chase and Burrow text all week about how much they hate everyone on that defense.
Bills vs Lions:
God Damn, Lions y’all need to chill. I know they lost and all that, but they just dropped 42 points which means they have dropped over 40 points in what feels like 7 games this year (I know it hasn’t actually been 7 games yet you bums). Props to Allen and the Bills, I think every football fan is rooting for him and this team to make some noise. If this is the eventual Super Bowl, it would be a huge win for football after the barn burner these teams went through against each other.
Bears vs Vikings:
The Bears continue to find ways to lose. The team is always a source of entertainment, and the fact they don’t get compared or called the Jets/Browns of the NFC is wild to me.
Falcons vs Raiders:
The Falcons are finally admitting what everyone else knew. An old QB coming off a huge injury is normally not the same (also known as very bad) and paying them a lot of money is also not great. Cousins has sucked and the fact they were still unable to pass the Buccaneers for the division after this signing and are just stuck in limbo in one of the worst divisions in football doesn’t make me think happy thoughts about them. The only bright spot for this team is that using their first round pick (8th overall by the way) on a QB might’ve actually somehow been a genius move. Although, if we are being honest this will most likely not move the needle and the team will continue to stay mediocre, so congrats Atlanta.
