Of the remaining teams, which is actually For Real? That's a fun sports talk conversation for us all to have, even though not a single one of us has anything like an answer. There are injuries and measures of improvement that we can't possibly predict at this stage of the season; things will change because they always change. Isn't some of the fun of sports not knowing everything before it happens? Do we have to pretend that we do, and argue from inside that fake certainty?Probably, yeah. But let's just try to enjoy things as they play out. And if having a Patriots-Packers Super Bowl lined up in your mind for February makes you feel more secure with the world, good on ya. Whatever gets you through the bye week.Read More: David Roth's Weak In Review: Staying Human In October
In the N. Hemisphere, Earth's Coriolis force deflects airborne north-south projectiles to the right. About 1/2-in per 50 yds.
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson)October 11, 2015
When not otherwise occupied making pedantic and spoilery complaints about sci-fi movies, Neil deGrasse Tyson keeps busy explaining the hidden forces that made Mike Nugent's game-winning field goal against the Seahawks deflect off the upright just enough to be good. This means that when kickers start missing more often at Gillette Stadium, we can accuse Bill Belichick of messing with the planet's rotation. ROTATEGATE!Zut Alors! Emory et Henri!
Exotic formations call for exotic languages. The Bengals brought out the Emory and Henry formation, which they use from time to time, against the Seahawks. The NFL is mostly a staid league full of the same ideas, so when something out of the ordinary happens, I prefer to read about it in a language I can't understand. Merci bien, NFL France's Twitter feed.Terry Bradshaw Waxes Coherent on Greg HardyLa formation des Bengals, seulement 3 joueurs sur la ligne offensive, d'accord — NFL France (@_NFLFrance)October 11, 2015
Terry Bradshaw gives his heartfelt viewpoint on Greg Hardy's domestic abuse case.— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX)October 11, 2015
Greg Hardy really brings the Incredibly Bad Looks out of people, which makes sense given his own incredible badness. It makes sense for the players' union to have an interest in its members not solely being portrayed as unrepentant abusers. Still, when asked about an abuser, something a little less combative than a #NotAllPlayers defense is required.Week 5 Insight From A Rolling Eyes Emoji That Thinks Saying "Sportsball" Is Clever
Rather than attempt to tackle Bucs returner Bobby Rainey, Jaguars running back Bernard Pierce opted to block another Bucs blocker. It's not quite treason. You are removing one potential blocker from the play. It's just…[ponders for eons, unable to formulate theory]Yeah.The Last Thing You See Before You Die Is Dan Orlovsky Warming Up
Popular commercial actor and famous-person boyfriend finally throws interception. Surely this is the end. — Photo by Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Fan of the WeekCharlie Heisman picks off Peyton. Still rubbing it in 18 years later. — Geoff Foster (@gwfost)October 11, 2015
Five Winners Who Covered Their Bloodline In GloryPer eye witness, suspect was egged on by a crowd of people to kill the victim. — Clarence Hill (@clarencehilljr)October 12, 2015
It's all about business & breasts this weekend! — James Harrison (@jharrison9292)October 11, 2015