GG, I am shaking after this one. What a way to lose. I have played a hell of a lot of video football in my life and yes, that was one of the most intense games I have ever been apart.
The Cardinals D is quick and his defensive line kicked the living crap out of my O-Line all day. Gore got injuried on his 3rd carry of the game an didn't return. Palmer got shaken up a bit. The Cardinals came out and punched me in the mouth. My offense stuggled early as the blitz was coming heavy and getting home. After Doc torched my secondary on the first possession for a touchdown, my young tight end Walker fumbles the ball over to Arizona. He had a similar fumble last season against Tennessee that cost my in that game. To my suprise Rackers nails a 58 yard 3 pointer. (Now I am getting a kicker with a strong leg for sure).
After finding my self down 17-3 midway in the second I finally adjust to the pressure and finding open guys that couldn't catch the ball. The last 3 minutes they finally get the jitters out and start to catch the ball and make plays. On defense I start generating turnovers because of last second changes that effected the opponets reads. The confusion results in 3 interceptions. The fourth quarter was epic. There were 3 lead changes in the final stanza and Rackers hit another from 50 plus to send the game into overtime. Pappy sends me a message two plays before the game tying field goal.
Overtime I get the toss. I felt good picked up a first down and after moving the sticks decided to run which didn't work all game. I got stuffed two a 2nd and 14 that put my in a huge hole. On third and long I throw out a deep pass play to get hit at the last moment and was ready to punt in my mind but to my dissatifaction I see Dockett getting up on two knees catch the ball practically laying down. His kicker has a boot so I blitz hard and almost got one home but Warner got rid of it just in time. I got the highlight saved of the Dockett catch if I can figure out how to upload it.
I win the turnover battle 3-2 and really didn't make any huge mistakes in the game. Rackers gold foot finished me. Doc played a great game once again. This is getting to be a hot rivalry.
Hats off Doc. Another great game. Tough to swallow that one. Another testiment to the level of competition in this league. Next up another tough match against the superbowl runner up. There is never a break in ACQB.

I just brushed my teeth!
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