BY DAN THE MAN LEACH, HOST OF THE SPORTS EDGE RADIO SHOW

THINGS WE LEARNED- The Redskins really are awful and whether or not they fire head coach Jim Zorn they will still be awful. Its time for a new owner instead of a new coach.

QB's Jamarcus Russel and Jason Campbell are the Billy Joe Tolliver's of the late 2000's.

The St Louis Rams are much worse than the Detroit Lions ever were during their 18 game losing streak.

I 'm addicted to "Rip It" energy Drinks

THINGS WE STILL WANT TO KNOW Can anyone beat the Saints at home if they end the season with home field advantage? After their monumental comeback at Miami if this team doesn't't have to travel at all during the NFC playoffs they are going to Miami.

Is Brett Favre having his best season in a decade? Even with the tough loss at Pittsburgh, Favre still is making a ton of plays and not being reckless with the football. If he keeps this up and the Vikes continue to make a big run this year he could spilt an MVP vote with Peyton Manning. AT AGE 60!!

PARSLEY,SAGE,ROSEMARY AND PIGSKIN-

Tough break for Eagles WR Brian Westbrook , who joins an ever growing list of NFL players that have to leave a game due to a concussion which is becoming more and more of a problem. I truly hope he is ok , but his absence helped my fantasy football, "The Jewcers" pull out a miraculous win. So at least I got that going for me.

Real Sports returns to HBO Tuesday Oct 27th and even though this is not football related, there is a segment on Hall Of Fame Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell, who has fallen ill as of late. Harwell is a true gentleman and means a tremendous amount to myself and all that grew up listening to his legendary voice- A can't miss if you're a sports fan.

EARLY LOOK AT WEEK 8 NFL BETTING VALUE (CURRENT BETPHOENIX.COM LINES AS OF TUESDAY MORNING) Rated on a 1-5 Bagel and Locks system

Denver At Baltimore- (Ravens -3.5 Total 41)- All the Broncos do is win and this should be another close game that goes down to the wire as both teams are coming off a bye and had plenty of time to prepare for each other All the Broncos do is win and this should be another close game that goes down to the wire as both teams are coming off a bye and had plenty of time to prepare for each other

Play - 4 Bagels on the BRONCOS

Miami At New York Jets- (Jets -3.5 Total 40.5) - Fins coming off heartbreaking loss to the Saints, Jets coming off huuuge win at hapless Oakland. Very tough for a team to go on the road to a place like NY after a brutal loss and play their best. Look for the Jets to have a big day at home and break the Dolphins backs early - Fins coming off heartbreaking loss to the Saints, Jets coming off huuuge win at hapless Oakland. Very tough for a team to go on the road to a place like NY after a brutal loss and play their best. Look for the Jets to have a big day at home and break the Dolphins backs early

Play - 3 Bagels on the JETS

Minnesota At Green Bay- (Pack -3 -$120 Total 47) -If you haven't already thrown up due to the early coverage of this game, get ready to as it will be all Brett Favre going to "Cheese land" all the time this week. This game does have some great value as the Vikings are just a better team than Green Bay and will be steaming after their meltdown in Pittsburgh. If the Vikes stay focused this week this should be a very close game win or lose. If you haven't already thrown up due to the early coverage of this game, get ready to as it will be all Brett Favre going to "Cheese land" all the time this week. This game does have some great value as the Vikings are just a better team than Green Bay and will be steaming after their meltdown in Pittsburgh. If the Vikes stay focused this week this should be a very close game win or lose.

Play- 3 Bagels on the null

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