Monday's A.M. Hot Clicks: Steve Smith Gets Revenge, SNL burns NFL

Author:
Brendan Maloy
Publish date:
Sep 29, 2014

Hello friends, Brendan Maloy here. Andy is still out scouring the nation for the finest in artisanal internet links, so I will be handling this morning's Hot Clicks. Feel free to find me over @MaloyBrendan on Twitter

NFL Notes

Saturday Night Live torched the NFL in its season premiere ... The Ravens' Steve Smith followed through on his promise to light up his former team and his tipped pass may have been Sunday's most exciting play... Bears WR Brandon Marshall put a nasty shake on Packers DB Davon House but it was not enough to prevent a Green Bay rout... Geno Smith took out some anger on a fan after a Jets loss ... Reggie Wayne got fined by the league's fashion police ... J.J. Watt's scored another touchdown, this one on an interception return. Check out more of the Week 4 action in this gallery. (See the full-size version here.)

Best Pictures from Week 4 of the 2014 NFL Season

Michael Crabtree

Michael Crabtree makes a reception in the 49ers' 26-21 win over Philadelphia.

Nick Foles

Nick Foles was battered all day by the 49ers on a day when the Eagles' offense didn't score a single point.

Andy Lee

Trey Burton blocks an Andy Lee punt that Brad Smith recovered for a touchdown.

Coin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick ran for 58 yards against Philadelphia.

Frank Gore

A week after expressing his disappointment with how he was used in a 49ers' loss, Frank Gore had 24 carries for 119 yards and scored on a 55-yard catch-and-run.

Steve Smith

Owen Daniels couldn't pull down this pass, but ended up deflecting it, which allowed Steve Smith (left) to catch it and score a touchdown.

Steve Smith

Smith was playing his former team, the Carolina Panthers.

Steve Smith

He ended up scoring a second time in this game, his first two-TD game since 2011.

Steve Smith

Through four games, Smith has been the Ravens most productive receiver.

Steve Smith

The 61-yard score gave Baltimore a 7-0 lead.

Steve Smith

Smith wound up with seven catches for 139 yards.

Cam Newton

The Ravens held Cam Newton to 197 yards passing and one touchdown.

Branden Oliver

Pressed into action because of injuries to the Chargers running back corps, Branden Oliver carried the ball nine times for a team-high 23 yards against Jacksonville.

Allen Hurns

Allen Hurns keeps his concentration on this 44-yard reception, that put the ball inside the five.

Blake Bortles

Blake Bortles made his first start for Jacksonville and had mixed results in the 33-14 loss.

Donald Brown

Donald Brown got the start for San Diego at running back, but could only manage 19 yards on 10 carries.

Jay Culter

Jay Cutler slides to wrap up one of his runs.

Morgan Burnett

Morgan Burnett tries to make a play against the Bears.

Alshon Jeffery

Alshon Jeffery and the Bears came up small against the Packers, losing 38-17 to fall to 2-2. Jeffery had 39 yards receiving on four catches, with one TD.

Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford completed 24 of 34 passes for 293 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for a score.

Golden Tate

Golden Tate led the Lions in receiving with eight grabs and 116 yards, but no scores.

Eric Ebron

Detroit tight end Eric Ebron scored on a 16-yard pass for the first touchdown of his career.

Joique Bell

Joique Bell suffered a concussion in the third quarter against the New York Jets.

Eric Decker

Eric Decker had the Jets only receiving touchdown in a 24-17 loss to Detroit.

Julio Jones

Atlanta wide receiver Julio Jones is tackled by Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith during the Falcons loss in Minneapolis.

Matt Ryan

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr tackles Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in Minneapolis.

Vincent Jackson

Vincent Jackson catches the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter in front of William Gay of the Steelers.

Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger gets sacked by Lavonte David of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the Steelers loss at home.

Justin Brown

Justin Brown of the Steelers can't make a catch after being hit by Alterraun Verner and Dane Fletcher of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown wasn't flagged for pushing the defender away from the ball on this touchdown receptions.

J.J. Watt

Houston Texans' J.J. Watt is chased by Buffalo Bills' EJ Manuel after Watt intercepted a pass during the third quarter in Houston. Watt returned the ball 80 yards for his second touchdown of the season.

DeAndre Hopkins

Leodis McKelvin of the Buffalo Bills leaps for a second-quarter interception against DeAndre Hopkins of Houston.

Robert Woods

Robert Woods of the Buffalo Bills battles for the ball with Kareem Jackson of the Houston Texans.

J.J. Watt

J.J. Watt pressures EJ Manuel during the Texans home win.

Wembley Stadium

Fans arrive at the stadium prior to kickoff between the Oakland Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium.

Darren McFadden

Darren McFadden of the Oakland Raiders is tackled by Will Davis of the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium.

Daniel Thomas

Daniel Thomas of the Miami Dolphins is tackled by Usama Young of the Oakland Raiders.

Ahmad Bradshaw

Ahmad Bradshaw #scores a touchdown during the Colts victory over the Tennessee Titans.

DeMarco Murray

DeMarco Murray runs for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints. Murray is the league's leading rusher through four weeks.

Tony Romo

Tony Romo had the longest run of his career against the Saints, scrambling for 21 yards.

Jimmy Graham

Jimmy Graham fumbles as he is hit by Justin Durant.

Tight end Larry Donnell of the New York Giants catches a pass for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Redskins on Thursday.

Victor Cruz wasn't able to pull down this pass from Eli Manning.

College Football Notes

As usual,Andy Staples' Punt Pass and Pork andMartin Rickman's Between the Hashes covered everything you could want to know about Saturday's college football action, but I would be remiss not to give a little extra love to the Ohio State strength coach with the tackle of the year on a rowdy fan. This week's College Gameday crowd also featured some of the season's best signs so far, with the top honor going to "I'm Fat Lets Party"

Ryder Cup Notes

The United States took a 16.5 - 11.5 beating in the Ryder Cup and Phil Mickleson and captain Tom Watsontraded shots after the third consecutive U.S. loss.

Lovely Lady of The Day

Hot Clicks tribute to the past loves of Derek Jeter continues this morning with a look at former MTV VJ Vanessa Lachey (née Minnillo). The 1998 Miss Teen USA winner is currently expecting her second child with singer Nick Lachey, but somehow manages to look identical to her reign on Total Request Live. (Click here for full-size gallery)

The Warriors' new uniforms are garbage

Golden State debuted a new version of the much-talked-about sleeved jerseys and the internet was quick to point out that the unis resemble a bag of garbage, which was probably not the team's intent.

Mariners' Tom Wilhelmsen refuses to Turn Down

From the Vault

Rare SI Photos of Magic Johnson

2014

2014 National League Division Series

Magic Johnson

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Tom Izzo and Magic Johnson

2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament — Elite Eight

On this day in 1992, Magic Johnson announced he was returning to the NBA, so take a minute to enjoy SI's collection of rare Magic Johnson photo's, celebrating the happiest man in the history of sports.

Odds & Ends

Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly took a picture with Derek Jeter, and his wife made fun of him ... Even the Red Sox scoreboard honored Jeter ... The Big 12 is asking 74-year old Bill Snyder to update his wardrobe ... Steve Ballmer is the richest man in the world of sports ... Paul Konerko made a touching tribute to his kids in his final game ... Now you can make a four-layer, deep-dish pizza ... Michael Jacksontried to teach Kobe Bryant to meditate.

Russell Wilson Dancing With Puppies

Hope you guys like smiling.

Downhill Skateboarding Looks Exhilarating

Middle School Football Team's Perfect Trick Play

The team calls this play the "Ugly Kardashian"

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