St. Louis Rams 23 @ New York Jets 20
The beginning of the Mark Sanchez era in New York...hopefully. While former Oregon Ducks star Kellen Clemens was given the start and was 4/4 for 24 yards, it is no secret that Mark is their QB of the future and quite possibly will be starting Week 1. He did not disappoint as he was 3/4 for 88 yards and led them to a one-yard TD run by Thomas Jones to take a 10-3 early lead. That was all we got to see of Mark and I look forward to seeing him progress next week.
Cincinnati Bengals 7 @ New Orleans Saints 17
Both of these teams are loaded with former USC greats, but this is the pre-season so they were playing in limited time.
For the Bengals, QB Carson Palmer looks to bounce back after an injury ridden season and got in some good reps. He threw an interception, but other than that he looked great and was 7/11 for 133 yards. LB Keith Rivers also looks to show why he was the 9th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft and got 5 quick tackles. I was looking forward to see him lining up with LB Rey Maualuga and DL Frostee Rucker, but they were both out with minor injuries.
To keep the injury trend going, DT Sed Ellis (the 7th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft) and former Heisman Trophy winner RB Reggie Bush look to play a full season this year for the Saints after both going down last year mid-season. Sed finished with one tackle and Reggie ran for five yards in limited plays. Hopefully, Sed & Reggie can play a full 16-game season and lead the Saints to the playoffs.
Minnesota Vikings 13 @ Indianapolis Colts 3
QB John David Booty was given third-string reps and was 4/7 for 23 yards. After all the QB turmoil with Brett Favre out in Minny and Sage Rosenfels & Tavaris Jackson ahead him, Booty will hopefully get some time this season.
Quick Note: Two former Heisman Trophy winners (Palmer & Bush) and five top-10 draft picks (Palmer, Bush, Sanchez, Rivers, and Ellis) were under the Friday Night Lights.
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