The NFL Trojans are closing strong and several former players are headed to the playoffs...
Heisman Worthy
Carson Palmer, QB, Bengals - 16/21 for 269 yards and 4 TDs to 0 INTs
It has not been a vintage season for the USC Heisman winner, but he played his best game of the year to knock the San Diego Chargers out of playoff contention. Without Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco (coincidence?), Palmer tossed a near perfect game. The maximum passer rating is 158.3; Carson came in at 157.2 after his resounding effort against the Bolts.
All-American Caliber
Matt Cassel, QB, Chiefs - 24/34 for 314 yards and 3 TDs to clinch the AFC West
Rey Maualuga, LB, Bengals - Picked off Phil Rivers and returned it 47 yards in the win
Fred Davis, TE, Redskins - Snagged his second touchdown catch of the season in an OT victory
Lofa Tatupu, LB, Seahawks - 8 tackles (team leading), a sack and a forced fumble in a loss
Clay Matthews, LB, Packers - 5 tackles and a forced fumble to put Green Bay in playoff position
Monday (and Tuesday) Night Football
Sedrick Ellis and Reggie Bush lead the Saints in an NFC South showdown tonight against Sam Baker's Falcons, while Winston Justice and Mike Patterson's Eagles were moved to Tuesday against Everson Griffen and the Vikings.
Heisman Worthy
Carson Palmer, QB, Bengals - 16/21 for 269 yards and 4 TDs to 0 INTsIt has not been a vintage season for the USC Heisman winner, but he played his best game of the year to knock the San Diego Chargers out of playoff contention. Without Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco (coincidence?), Palmer tossed a near perfect game. The maximum passer rating is 158.3; Carson came in at 157.2 after his resounding effort against the Bolts.
All-American Caliber
Matt Cassel, QB, Chiefs - 24/34 for 314 yards and 3 TDs to clinch the AFC West
Rey Maualuga, LB, Bengals - Picked off Phil Rivers and returned it 47 yards in the win
Fred Davis, TE, Redskins - Snagged his second touchdown catch of the season in an OT victory
Lofa Tatupu, LB, Seahawks - 8 tackles (team leading), a sack and a forced fumble in a loss
Clay Matthews, LB, Packers - 5 tackles and a forced fumble to put Green Bay in playoff position
Monday (and Tuesday) Night Football
Sedrick Ellis and Reggie Bush lead the Saints in an NFC South showdown tonight against Sam Baker's Falcons, while Winston Justice and Mike Patterson's Eagles were moved to Tuesday against Everson Griffen and the Vikings.
A Philly blizzard postponed Eagles-Vikings. (Photos by AP)
You forgot about Sam Baker on the Falcons and Winston Justice on the Eagles.
You also forgot Mark Sanchez. He didn't win, but had a great performance and is in the playoffs again.
Thought USC can not mention the cheater who wore #5 that handed back his Heisman?