The Sunday Evening Spongebath is a collection of random observations, notes, complaints, and joy-filled remembrances from a Sunday in the NFL.   What the Lions did yesterday was the textbook definition of finding a way to lose. After they scored their first touchdown, Jason Hanson came on for the extra point, and understandably, scoring a touchdown before the other team had three might have frightened and confused anyone.

In the AFC East things are different this year, as the general belief is that the division is up for grabs after Tom Brady’s season ending injury. It’s for that reason that divisional match-ups are so important, which is why the Jets victory on the road over the Buffalo Bills was such an important win. After this game the Bills and Jets look like two teams going in opposite directions

The Washington Redskins host the Pittsburgh Steelers for the first time in 20 years on Monday Night Football this week. Who do you think will win this AFC vs. NFC battle?

1. What’s Up With the Jaguars?

November 2, 2008 Week 9 This NFL season has continued to be hard to predict, and like a jackass that is what I am about to do! New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills This is a game where Brett Favre could remind us all just why he should stay in the NFL, it could also very well be a game where we wouldn’t mind him retiring mid-season. The bills are coming off a losing effort, I see them bouncing back. Bills 21 Jets 17 Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears The Lions just signed Culpepper which should give them a great one-two punch with him throwing to Calvin Johnson, which should be similar to the Culpepper/Moss connection with the Vikings

For years, the Redskins had their cheerleaders warming up in the visiting tunnel, which meant outside the visiting locker room. It was quite a distraction — a good distraction — for opponents

That’s always the most important question and this year there’s no easy answer. Here’s one opinion of the top eight contenders in order from best to worst