You think there were a lot of injuries last week...

Well look at our record and you will see even more bloodletting. The Gurus had a second straight negative 10 star week bringing out season total to negative 22.7 stars...who else includes all the juice with their records? Well, we felt good about the picks, but they didn't come through. Here is the week that was, or was not depending on how you want to look at it:

I, of course, will start in my home town where the Defending Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Aints of New Orleans. Big Ben looked good...Willie Parker showed signs of greatness...but most importantly, they didn't turn the ball over once. The Aints did so three times. The only real shocker about this game was Fast Willie getting caught twice from behind on long runs.

Reggie Bush is going to be good if used in the right way. I personally think Payton is using him perfectly.

The Fins are going to go on their end of the season run to keep themselves out of the playoffs and out of a high draft pick. Make no mistakes about, this game was won by their solid D. Joey continues to struggle.

KC meanwhile just hurt their playoff chances a little with a bad road loss. Which KC team will step up next week?

In case you didn't know...LT is good. He is the best all around back and probably player in the NFL right now...hands down. I liked Rivers' poise as he brought the team back.

The Bungles on the other hand take a major blow to their playoff chances and their egos. Does Housh know where he is yet do you think? Carson looked good, but the fumble cost his team the game...if one play can cost a team a game.

Two weeks ago, Michael Vick was the next coming of John Elway with his scrambling ability and strong arm. Now let's just say he ain't that good...isn't it funny how the Gurus ups and downs have coincided with Vick's...hmmmm.

Cleveland still sucks.

Don't look now, but the 49ers are in the wild card spot race in the NFC...that just depresses me more. I am sure they will fall eventually, but let's give them credit with a quality win against the Vikes at home and then going cross country to lay the smack down on the cowardly Lions...by the way they aren't so good.

The biggest disappointment of the game is the Colts holding on to win by a point against the Bills. The Colts could easily have lost this game as Lindell missed a 40+ yard FG in teh 4th quarter. The Colts gave this game away at the end of the first half when Utecht fumbled and the Bills recovered and returned it for a TD to go in at half tied at 10 rather than down 13 - 3 at a minimum. Huge momentum changer there, but Just Punt kept killing drives and eventually the better team won.

Favre wins one in a dome...miracles never cease...maybe MN is...shall we say...mediocre?

The biggest upset has to be the J.E.T.S. Jets Jets Jets going to NE and winning. I know it was ugly and the field was a mess, but NE is supposed to be the better team with a strong running attack. Chad and crew just took it to the Pats. Give credit to their D, they ran run blitz after run blitz and dared Brady to beat them through the air on a miserable day...and it worked. Would anyone else agree that maybe Young Eric out-coached the genius sweatshirt?

The Skins laid an egg and now are moving on to Jason Campbell. Portis broke his hand and is now out indefinitely. Wonder if Joe misses the race cars...you can't hear the boos because of the engines...

The Texans showed the Jags they are for real...well against them at least. They win their second game this season against the Jags. Someone please explain this one to me, because I don't see it. I see a tough D that should manhandle a soft offense, yet the Texans took it to them again. Jags now fighting hard for a playoff start. Garrard will remain the starter because Byron looks more injured than first thought. However, once he gets healthy, there will be a full-fledged QB controversy down there.

Just when you think Jake Plummer has it all going, he has to throw 3 picks and ruin my added play. Is it possible the Raiders pass D is really not that bad? I always thought it was so good because teams were always up and could run. Don't look now, but the heartless Aaron Brooks might be back after Andrew Walter ripped his offensive playbook. I am sure that will help.

Josh Brown does it again...nailing a last minute FG to give the Hawks the lead and control of the division. Alexander and Hasselbeck are also getting closer to returning...looks like they will be in the middle of the playoff picture once again...The Horned Goats (Rams that is) meanwhile may have killed their chances at a post season berth. They certainly aren't out of it, but 5 - 4 would look much better.

Romo makes no mistakes and the Boys hammer the Cards...do you think Edge misses Indi YET? The Cards are bad and not showing much sign of improvement. At least Leinart is getting his valuable experience.

Which Guru told you the Bears would feast on the depleted DL...while it was close early and certainly was in question, the injuries were just too much to overcome for the G-men...not to mention two game changing plays like the Jones run and the missed FG run back.

I honestly could not stay awake and watch that game last night...I guess ity must have gotten a little better after the half. Grad is looking like a rookie...of course, Mr. Peppers has that effect on many players. Can someone please tell me what is wrong with Delhomme? He has been less than impressive. I know his O-line is beat up, but when he does have time he is missing guys or not finding them.

Infirmary report:

Long list today with a bunch of significant ones...Portis out at least 3 weeks with a broken hand. David Givens returns just in time to tear his ACL. Joe Cullen lost his clothes - you have to read the article about him getting caught driving under the influence naked... http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2661708 ...Tony Gonzo is out at least one week and maybe up to 3 or 4 with a sprained shoulder. Luke Petitgout breaks his fibula for the G-men...ob Whitfield will step in for him. Patrick Kerney may be out for the year with a torn pectoral muscle...this hurts an already weak run defense. Greg Ellis tears his achilles and is gone for the year. Houston will place defensive tackle Travis Johnson, offensive tackle Zach Wiegert and cornerback Lewis Sanders all on injured reserve...they may have won this battle, but the war ain't looking so good. Orlando Pace is gone with a torn tricep...this will hurt a very avergae O-line. Finally, Troy Polamalu might miss teh game in Cleveland with a concussion.