Thanksgiving, where turkeys are the main event. At least, in years past it's been that way. The Lions, the Bears,- teams that, in years past, provided us with nap time football every Thanksgiving. Then, of course, the Cowboys....maybe there's a Smurfs movie on.
But that's all different tomorrow! Sorta.
Packers-Lions
Lions are still here, but no longer a doormat, and it looks like the are going to make it to 8 victories this year, which will mean we have to remove their logo from the Doormat totem pole. It's going to take a miracle to beat the Packers, and Lions only hope is to turn it into a Slufgest. No turkey spin.
49ers-Ravens
Another team that is not a doormat anymore, and has ALREADY made it to 8 victories. The Harbowl is upon us, and everybody just wants the game to end so we can see the handshake.
No turkey spin.
But have no fear, people, there is ONE doormat team in the lineup:
Miami Dolphins (3-7) at Dallas Cowboys (6-4)
The Floppers have been having a real good time in Florida. They'll be a fish out of water in Dallas. Cowpies, 31-20
DOORMAT ALERT!
Kyle Orton, the man who lead the Denver Broncos to a very hopeful doormat start of 1-4, has been released. Since benching him and installing Tim Tebow and the option offense, the Buncos have gone 4-1. Don't let the door hit you on the butt on the way out!
Now, Orton could be a very good addition to a doormat team in the stretch run- or, even better, a team that has aspirations to run the table and lose out the whole schedule. Kansas City comes to mind (though I think Tyler Palko looks very promising there). The real kicker would be the Bears taking Orton back after shipping him off to the Bunco hinterland last off-season. That would pick up the Yikings spirits, should they want to try to win a game. The Houston Texans have lost Matt Schaub, and plugging Orton in there could really get the drive-killing interceptions going, and just get the whole team going in a new direction. It's all very intriguing.
Happy Thanksgiving to all Doormat Denizens everywhere, and may your frozen turkeys thaw nicely.
- the guys in the Basement
