Championship Weekend


"We're 10 minutes into overtime, I mean someone had to win." — Lawrence Tynes, Giants placekicker.

This is what I like to call minor depression Sunday. We're at the end of the NFL season, almost. This is the first week without any meaningful games. Yes, I know the Pro Bowl is today, but I said meaningful games. As we get ready for Super Sunday, I thought I would look back and championship weekend.

So, those were some games, huh? Two games decided by three points each. But it wasn't exactly a rousing finish. First, during the AFC title game, it was a simple field goal that missed that ended the game. The Patriots played poorly for most of the game, but somehow they were leading. Then, just when it appeared the Ravens would tie it up and force overtime, a simple kick sailed left.

I really wanted the Patriots to advance to the Super Bowl, but seeing the game end that way reminded me of someone who reads the Cliff Notes then sets the curve on the test. You're happy with the end result, but it's hard to feel good about the process.

Still, that was incredible compared to the second game. The Giants appeared to have no real offense save for dropping back and heaving the ball down the field. That, fortunately for them, worked a few times. And that was better than the 49ers, who appeared to have no offense save for a couple breakaway plays for Vernon Davis.

As the game progressed through a frustrating fourth quarter and overtime, you had to wonder who would make the mistake to end the game. When it came, it wasn't a surprise but more like an inevitability. When Tynes, in his post-game press conference, gave the quote above, I had to laugh. That seemed like a perfect headline for the game — Someone Had to Win.

So now we move to the Super Bowl, a re-match of the 2007 game. That was a great game that had — for me — a terrible outcome. Here's to hoping this time the game is a little more awesome and ends a little better. But either way, I'll just be happy to have at least one more meaningful game for the season.

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