Each Sunday we'll recap the week that was in the NFL with the top tweets from across Twitter.
Fourth and one, under two minutes left, up one, and you have Cam Newton. To punt or not to punt? Survey says: Don't punt.
If you pay millions for three running backs, have Cam Newton and get a 4th and 1 to win a game, you better go.
— Will Brinson (@willbrinson) September 30, 2012
Unreal to see a coach (Ron Rivera) afraid to go for it on 4th and 1 and clinch a game when he has Cam Newton as his QB
— Joe Starkey (@JoeStarkey1) September 30, 2012
If I owned an NFL, what Ron Rivera just did would be a fireable offense. Of course, my coach would never do that.
— Andy Glockner (@AndyGlockner) September 30, 2012
That's why you don't punt, Panthers.
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) September 30, 2012
WOW. Sweet D, Carolina.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) September 30, 2012
Cam Newton's mind coach is gonna have a long week.
— Cindy Boren (@CindyBoren) September 30, 2012
Like Atlanta, Arizona also tried to stay undefeated on Sunday. It wasn't pretty, but Kevin Kolb finished the job in the fourth quarter again.
Kevin Kolb said the TD on 4th down was the best thrown he's ever made. Then mentioned the one before was the worst he's ever made.
— Jared Cohen (@JaredPros2Preps) October 1, 2012
And for at least the time being, Kevin Kolb reaches 4 fourth quarter comeback wins before Aaron Rodgers today.
— Scott Kacsmar (@CaptainComeback) September 30, 2012
On the other side of the ball, the Dolphins put up some incredible numbers, especially for scoring only 21 points.
Tannehill's 431 passing yards were second-most ever for a rookie QB. Cam Newton had 432 last year
— Ben Volin (@BenVolinPBP) October 1, 2012
Hartline was told he had the best WR day in franchise history. "What'd I have?" "253." "You s***ing me???"
— Ben Volin (@BenVolinPBP) September 30, 2012
Kevin Kolb wasn't the only QB wearing his comeback shoes. Robert Griffin III and his Redskins had work to do late against the Buccaneers.
Rg3 played amazing through first quarter of season. Defense def got to buckle down! 2-2 is breathing room! A Morris gets 100yd and skins win
— Clinton Portis (@TheRealC_Portis) September 30, 2012
#Redskins I would let RG3 kick the FG.
— Larry Brown (@LarryBrown43) September 30, 2012
RG3 set Billy Cundiff up for a game-winning field goal. Cundiff certainly had his issues earlier in the game.
Billy Cundiff is having a Ryder Cup kind of day.
— Ted Starkey (@TedStarkey) September 30, 2012
Alfred Morris says he told Cundiff "I believe in you Billy!" before final kick.
— Redskins (@Redskins) October 1, 2012
Kevin Kolb leads the #Cardinals to a comeback win. Billy Cundiff makes a game-winning kick for the #Redskins. Anyone still doubt the Mayans?
— The Sports Taco (@TheSportsTaco) September 30, 2012
The Jets, Mark Sanchez, and Tim Tebow are a disaster.
Jets have 1 touchdown in last 29 offensive possessions. Going for No. 30 right now.
— Ben Shpigel (@benshpigel) September 30, 2012
Mark Sanchez looks like he's more concerned with decorating a new apartment with Eva Longoria than playing football today
— KFC (@KFCBarstool) September 30, 2012
Rex Ryan giving the Jets Monday and Tuesday off. I guess that makes it a four-day weekend.
— Steve Politi (@StevePoliti) September 30, 2012
Mark Sanchez's pass intended for NaVorro Bowman is incomplete. #49ersTalk
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoCSN) September 30, 2012
San Francisco actually trolled the Jets by running Colin Kaepernick in the wildcat (with success).
It's an insult to compare Colin Kaepernick to Tim Tebow. Kaepernick can actually throw the football.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) September 30, 2012
Maybe ESPN should have been doing daily Colin Kaepernick reports from 49ers training camp.
— Neil Best (@sportswatch) September 30, 2012
After Colin Kaepernick's first career NFL TD, Randy Moss picked up the ball in the end zone and handed it back to him for a keepsake.
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoCSN) September 30, 2012
Quick Hits:
The Lions are bad.
LOLions...pure torture at this point.
— World of Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) September 30, 2012
Missed tackles everywhere, Lions special teams looking like a pop warner team.
— brenda (@_mbeeee) September 30, 2012
The Chiefs are worse.
More breaking news from Kansas City: The Kansas City Chiefs are bad at football, too.
— Bill Reiter (@foxsportsreiter) September 30, 2012
what is the purpose of the Kansas City Chiefs? like, what are they for?
— Jon Bois (@jon_bois) September 23, 2012
Green Bay's secondary has issues.
More like Green Baylor.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) September 30, 2012
Saints' best play is third-and-a-mile
— Packer Report (@PackerReport) September 30, 2012
Year of the rookie kicker? First Blair Walsh, now Greg 'The Leg' Zuerlein (although we prefer 'Legatron').
11 for 11... He just ht a 60 yarder. Broke the franchise record twice in one game. #GregTheLeg
— Chris Spuches (@ChrisSpuches14) September 30, 2012
Rob Gronkowski is still having trouble with his touchdown celebrations.
Rob Gronkowski just tried to become the first NFL player to successfully spike the football out of the stadium. #GRONKSPIKE
— Wade Neely (@WadeNeely) September 30, 2012
Finally, Gangnam Style and the NFL meet. This should have happened Week 1.
Bengals’ player does #GANGNAMSTYLE oh lawd is.gd/Tq9Nc1
— Ochocinco's OCNN(@ocnnreport) September 30, 2012
Chris Johnson is alive.
Chris Johnson had 141 rush yds today. Had 45 yards rushing entering Wk 4. Now 7 games without a rushing TD, longest drought of his career.
— Jaime Maggio (@jaimemaggio) October 1, 2012
Ouch, Oakland. Just ouch.
The Broncos' 31-pt. win today (37-6) was their largest margin of victory over the Raiders in 50 years (10/5/62, 44-7).
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) September 30, 2012
Your weekly Chris Kluwe is still Chris Kluwe update.
Magic? #lookslikemagictome, #ishallcallithufflepuff lockerz.com/s/249219779
— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) October 1, 2012
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