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RJ has a phenomenal week last week with a 11-3 record. That means everyone is bunched up in the standings. This week, we feature Jets @ Bills, Cowboys @ Giants, Patriots @ Colts, and Steelers @ Redskins.
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Move on. Get over it. Keep your mouth shut. Don’t be so bitter. This is the advice Packers fans so generously offer Brett Favre. It seems, though, that the Packers themselves should be the ones heeding this advice. The Packers would like everyone to believe they have moved on and gotten over the Brett Favre drama. Their words and actions say otherwise. Upon being questioned about Favre’s alleged coaching session with the Detroit Lions, some Packers players were quick to pass harsh judgment with complete disregard as to the story’s accuracy. If anyone knows how quickly rumors spread within the NFL it is the players, and most players would not comment on something they know nothing about. A team that has moved on and completely separated itself from a former controversy would not readily concern themselves with a new controversy. A team so supposedly anxious about a media circus would not offer their services to perform as clowns in the next media circus to come to town. Why is it that Packers’ players quickly jumped all over this, without so much as taking a breath, when they have moved on? Why were some players so ready, willing and prepared to comment when they had already gotten over it?
The three teams I’m most interested in?
No, not the Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, or even the undefeated Tennessee Titans.
Try the sloppy Cleveland Browns, the surging Houston Texans, and the surprising Miami Dolphins.
All three of these teams are still below .500, are inconsistent as can be, and quite possibly could be out of the playoff picture completely in three weeks.
However, their recent re-emergence into playoff relevance has me giddy with all the possibilities they bring to the table.
1. A quarterback controversy, combined with a coach on the hot seat, heading into a potential divisional opponent playoff match-up. If you haven’t guessed, that would be the Cleveland Browns.
2. How about the Wildcat toting, trick-play dealing, Ted Ginn running Miami Dolphins? Come on, who out there wouldn’t want to see Ricky Williams win a championship and take a drag while holding the Lombardi trophy? Yeah, me neither. But I feel for Chad Pennington.
3. Lastly, the Texans are so hot, I’m getting blisters, and I live in Wisconsin. The Schaub to Johnson connection is better than high-speed internet (sorry, roadrunner), and I simply cannot get enough of it. Oh, and Owen Daniels is becoming an elite tight end.
At the very worst, these three average teams have helped make this season fun to watch. And because of these three teams, I can’t wait to see what else 2008 has in store for us. But there’s 29 more teams to keep track of, whether we like it or not, so take a look:
There’s one thing that’s becoming clear: if you like money, go with Trevor’s picks against the spread and especially his lock of the week. The rest of us are muddling around while Trevor continues to milk the Titans ATM machine. The featured games this week are Cards @ Panthers, Chargers @ Saints, Giants @ Steelers, and Colts @ Titans.
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So much for bringing sexy back. Their cool “Wildcat” offense is no longer surprising or effective, and the Dolphins are back to being the Dolphins again. So, what does this mean for the league?
Well, first of all, it means literally any team can beat any other team. The Chargers, Patriots, Dolphins, and Browns are all you need to look at to believe it. They’ve all beaten and lost to opponents they probably shouldn’t have, and I’ve got news for you. It’s not ending here.
With the St. Louis Rams winning their second straight game over a solid opponent, they become the new Miami Dolphins, and they place themselves back in playoff contention. For now.
The only constant we can rely on in today’s NFL is the Tennessee Titans haven’t lost yet, and that uncertainty is the name of the game. If you’re still in love with the days when Brett Favre was always wearing green and gold, no matter the injury or the weather, then you better start forgetting. It’s time to adapt.
Even when considering Tennessee, it’s time to realize there’s no sure thing in this league. As discombobulated as the Colts seem to be, they’re sure to give the Titans a tough game next Monday. And the week after that the former Oilers get the surging Packers. Can they really make it to 8-0?
In today’s league, it’s anyone’s guess. And as I’ve said all season: Stop guessing, and start watching. This isn’t a tarot card totin’ man’s land. This is for football fans. Leave your bets in Vegas, because baby, you’re gonna lose.
Vegas Vinny lead the way last week with a 12-2 record. Let’s see if he can continue the streak this week. RJ also got off the schneid with his Lock of the week and we’ll see if he can make it two weeks in a row. The featured games this week are Saints @ Panthers, Vikings @ Bears, Colts @ Packers and Broncos @ Patriots.
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This season continues to live up to the hype of each previous week with each week that follows it. Even when we’re slated to watch a bunch of mid-level games, they turn out to be nail-biting, last second thrillers.
Seriously, who would have thought match-ups between the Lions and Vikings, the Bears and Falcons, and even the Dolphins and Texans, would have been the best games of the week?
But the most interesting note of all, probably isn’t the odd close games, or the wacky endings (see Dallas @ Arizona), but how about the Browns dismantling the reigning champs, or the Patriots getting embarrassed by the Chargers?
After the Rams get their first win over the previously surging Redskins, just exactly who is for real? Are the Packers, Saints, Jaguars, and Chargers all finally prepared to turn the corner, or will we be questioning their worth after another loss next week?
This all needs to be taken into consideration when piecing together the Power Rankings each week, and since almost every team has been about as consistent as J.J. Redick’s playing time, then it’s safe to say the top then is a tough call.
With that said, I’m vouching for the Colts and Saints, while giving up on the Patriots. I’m not sure what we have in Dallas, Washington, or New York, anymore, especially with all three losing this week, and all to teams that are undoubtedly inferior to them. The only team to win in the NFC East was the Eagles, and they might be the one coming out on top when it’s all said and done.
However, until we do finally come across the final six squads for each conference, we have to go with what we know. Forget the big names, the huge off-season signings, and don’t talk to me about gaudy stats. All I need to know right now is the Tennessee Titans are 5-0, and the only team in the entire league that can say so.
Here are the NFL Power Rankings in review of week six in the NFL:
“New Look Giants”
By Billy Fellin
The 2007 Super Bowl Champions came into the 2008 season being underrated, disrespected and basically ignored. And why not? It’s not like they beat the previously undefeated New England Patriots. But that’s just the way that the Giants like it.
The Giants have looked dominant thus far this year, their most recent victory coming against a normally formidable Seattle team. So what is the cause of this success? This success is coming from confidence, depth and experience.
Sunday “Service”
By: Maurice K Dixon
“Let us begin our praise and worship service.”
Well, these aren’t the exact words, but due to synonymous actions, it translates into an accurate statement. As usual, this portion of service is held on Sunday mornings, but just from September to the end of the year. Those in attendance normally clap, raise their hands and lift their voices in unison.
However, this service does not contain a closing speaker (i.e. bishop, pastor), a choir, a voluntary offering or worst of all the presence of a Bible.
Oh, I apologize! I failed to mention this ain’t no church service. It’s an NFL stadium.
Week 5 of the NFL season was pretty rough. Ryan continues to lead both the picks straight up and against the spread while RJ continue his streak of anti-locks. We’re eagerly awaiting this week’s lock so we can bet against it. He’s nothing if not consistent. The featured games this week are Ravens @ Colts, Jaguars @ Broncos, Cowboys @ Cardinals, and Giants @ Browns, which we pick against the spread. Good luck in your office pools.
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