Tis The Season.....

Nothing ushers in the Christmas week like a good old fashion NFL screwing. After a successful stint with the early games I felt as though the gaming gods were finally on my side. With Pittsburgh nursing an 11 point lead(was only laying 1), I figured things were looking up. At the same time I had the pleasure of watching the Broncos battle back against the Raiders. With only five players left in my survivor pool I figured the Broncos might give me a scare but I had already lined up the Saints as my next weeks pick. Thats when the wheels fell off. With just under 3 minutes left Jemarcus Russell marches the Raiders down the field making play after play for what turned out to be the game winning drive. This dope looked like John elway scrambling on fourth down and ten and completing pass after pass. Furthermore, the tormenting didn't stop there. After every unlikely play the Raiders made the announcers were laughing in disbelief. I would also like to thank all my friends and readers who felt the need to text me "can you believe the Raiders won?". As I reached for the zanax and turned back to the Steelers game, my timing couldn't have been any worse. After taking the lead, the Steelers tried an onside kick which not only failed but lead to an immediate Packers touchdown. Once again thanks to the announcers who echoed their sentiments regarding "just how stupid that decision to onside kick was". I felt like Randy "the Ram" Robinson (the Wrestler) after the torment I put myself through. Through sheer luck the Steelers won on a last second play but the play was reviewed and I found myself pacing in my apartment as the booth review took what seemed like forever. Never has a push felt so good. The only logical thing to do is double down on tonights game. While I lean towards the Redskins catching the 3 at home, I am releasing the Over 43.5 as my Monday Night Insider play of the decade. With all the defensive injuries on both sides of the ball I cannot fathom a low scoring contest.