Meriweather suspended for 1 game

Brandon Meriweather, Washington Redskins safety, had his suspension reduced from two games to one after an illegal hit against the Chicago Bears in week 7. Meriweather, who's no stranger to illegal helmet-to-helmet hits, was previously fined for a helmet to helmet hit against Eddie Lacy (Green Bay Packers Running Back). The NFL decided to reduce the suspension after taking notice of the fact the referees in the Redskins-Bears game were not sure if the hit warranted a penalty. The league has taken measures in recent years to come down hard on these illegal hits that result in concussions. Some retired players, who have had numerous concussions, admit that their lives after football is affected as a result of these concussions.

Redskins don't have much depth as far as defensive backs go. Their other safety, Reed Doughty, is listed as probable for the game. Redskins might have to call on their young cornerbacks to fill in those vacated spots. All this coming with the Redskins squaring off against Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos this upcoming weekend.

Does the punishment fit the crime or is the NFL softening up on a repeat offender?

Not so happy home-coming

All athletes, great and average ones, try to perform well when returning to face their former team. Peyton Manning is not the exception. After 14 years in the Indianapolis Colts organization, Manning was released after coming off a near career-ending neck surgery in early 2012. The Colts believed that Manning was over the hill as far as his career. In fact, this decision was made easier as the Colts held the first pick in the NFL draft in 2012. It was no secret that the Colts were going to pick Stanford's standout Quarterback, Andrew Luck, with the first pick.

After 18 months since being released by the organization that drafted him in 1998, Manning had the chance to go back to Indy and do what many athletes dream of- showing their former team they were wrong. Manning, who was always a fan favorite, was received well by the Colts's faithful. The 16-year veteran seemed overly aggressive at times, in fact, he threw one interception. Manning ended up throwing for more yards, but Luck was more effective and came out on top in the end.

Does this justify, prove, or seal the Colt's decision 18 months ago?