Bookend NFL Games Canceled - Well, Dallas lost to New York and Indianapolis lost to San Diego. Didn't want that, but parity does factor into the post season.

Peyton Manning deserves some of the blame for his team's loss. He didn't lift his guys to victory. He played well, but he needed to play better than well to win.

Tony Romo wasn't a world beater either. After a trip to Mexico with Jessica Simpson, Romo showed up and played without major gaffes, but like Manning, he seemed a little flat. His passes weren't as crisp as in the past. He could have played better, but peaking in The Playoffs is not always a given even when prepared. Preparation never guarantees great play. Welcome to real life.