Record Setter!

After suffering a Week 1 beating at the hands of defending champion Chunky Monkeys (93-129), the Dirty Birds came prepared to play in Week 9. Well, actually, rookie sensation Adrian Peterson came to play. While 47 points isn’t our all time individual high, the way Peterson cut up a Charger Defense for a record setting 296 yards and 3 TDs was impressive and unparalleled. He led to a 117-105 win over the Monkeys.

The Birds have experienced quite a resurgence this year as QBs Matt Hasselbeck and Ben Roethlisberger have averaged over 20+ points apiece. Despite the lack of production from RBs Steven Jackson and Rudi Johnson, the Dirty Birds possess possibly the best receiving corps in the league.

Larry Fitzgerald, Plaxico Burress, Braylon Edwards, Wes Welker, and Greg Jennings represent five of the top 20 WRs in the league. Braylon (141), Wes (132), and Plaxico (120) are all in the top six for unadjusted receiving points. Edwards in particular has emerged in his crucial third season in the league.

With six wins in a row – still 60 points back of first place though, to the Monkeys – the Birds are looking to return to championship contender status. If Peterson can find a running mate in Jackson or Johnson, then Jon could truly field an offensive powerhouse. Here’s to records and another championship!