Week 1 Observations, Larry King style

Favorite play of the day: a touchdown pass to Jeremy Shockey, who ran over to some troops behind the end zone, gave them the ball, and hugged them. Classy move.

If Brett Favre knew in April what he knows now, he would have retired to be spared the humiliation of a home shutout.

The Jets won't lose 15 games, but they still suck.

Think the Texans could have used Reggie Bush and his 140 total yards today?

Think the Saints were happy to get Bush's yardage and not Mario Williams 3 tackles?

I thought being rid of Chris Berman at halftime of Sunday night games was a good thing - until I got treated to Bob Costas instead.

John Abraham may turn out to be the most important offseason acquisition after all.

If you have a Manning at QB, you're in good shape.

If you have a Manning at QB and get called for 10 stupid offensive dead-ball penalties, you need a new OC.

With a RB by committee and no WR's, it may be a long year in Foxboro. Staving off a team like Buffalo thanks to a late safety is not a good harbinger.

Kerry Collins has as much of a place in the NFL right now as Jeff George. Let Vince Young play and start the learning curve now.

Why can't all MNF games start at 7:00 like tomorrow night, or 8:00 like the preseason?

Two-year olds like Sunday NFL Countdown when they get crayons.

Garlique is great for high blood pressure and cardiovascular therapy. Get Garlique now!

Michael Vick puts together a good highlight reel, but actually completing more than a dozen passes one of these games would be nice.

Next year, San Francisco could make the playoffs, They have a good young team now, and if they get to 6 wins this season, they could take it up to a playoff level in 2007.

I think Jake Plummer lost his security blanket, if he is already thinking about Jay Cutler replacing him.

The best game of the week hasn't been played yet - it's the last game of the week, tomorrow night, between San Diego and Oakland. And I'll be asleep before it ends at 1:30 AM.

I've still got Week 7 as the week T.O. rips off Drew Bledsoe's head in a dark alley.

Chiefs get trounced today. Herman, you karma payback is just beginning. Have fun with Damon Huard.

One more thing - were there any baseball games today?