Got a chuckle out of how they handicapped some closely-fought training camp battles:

Chiefs — Quarterback
Brodie Croyle vs. Damon Huard

Croyle started against the Browns, threw an interception and fumbled in a quarter's worth of action. Huard relieved him and immediately tossed an interception, overthrowing tight end Keith Willis and connecting with defensive back Leigh Bodden instead. Huard did complete a 17-yard pass, but it came on 3rd-and-18. Is it too late for take-backs on the Trent Green trade?

Despite Croyle's rocky performance, Chiefs guard Brian Waters was impressed by the youngster's poise, particularly after the interception.

"He apologized immediately and just said he should've made a better decision," Waters said. "He wasn't upset. It was one of those situations where you could tell he wasn't rattled by it."

Coach Herm Edwards blamed the poor quarterbacking on a lack of rhythm.

"We never got into a flow offensively," Edwards said. "Nineteen plays, that's not enough. You can't play offense like that."

Huard will get a chance to start against the Dolphins next week.

Odds: Croyle and Huard 2-to-1.


Giants — Kicker
Josh Huston vs. Lawrence Tynes

Tynes looked rusty and kicked poorly at the start of camp, but he had a good excuse. He spent the early part of the summer caring for his twin sons, who were born prematurely (they didn't want to get fined by Tom Coughlin). Tynes' family is healthy now — the boys are over seven pounds and mom is back on her feet — so he is back in shape and kicking well. Huston, the rookie from Ohio State, is listed ahead of him on the depth chart, but the pair is apparently neck-and-neck in the eyes of the coaching staff.

Unfortunately, Saturday's game provided no field goal opportunities for either player. Tynes made all three extra points. Huston handled kickoffs, and booted kicks of 66, 62, 69 and 67 yards — not great, but good enough to show he can handle the chores competently.

Odds: Tynes and Huston 2-to-1.