NFL Week 6 Review

Oakland @ Atlanta- Matt Ryan leads his Falcons again down the field, Matt Bryant nails a long field goal, stay undefeated, and avoid losing a bad loss to the Raiders. Raiders played better than anyone gave them a chance to.
Better right now- Falcons
Better at the end of the season- Falcons

Dallas @ Baltimore- Teams were evenly matched all day (that is a plus for Dallas). If Dallas can replicate this, they will have a better shot in the NFC East. Baltimore is still better though.
Better right now- Baltimore
Better at the end of the season- Baltimore


Cincinnati @ Cleveland- Battle of Ohio and...Cleveland wins?!? Well, every dog does have its day. Dalton throws three interceptions, fumbles once, and Sheldon Brown makes him pay for the third, scoring the game-winning touchdown on the INT return. Brandon Weeden and Cleveland won this game, Cincinnati didn't lose it.
Better right now- Cincinnati
Better at the end of the season- Cincinnati


Indianapolis @ New York (Jets)- This week it wasn't a necessity to win for Chuck. Shonne Green finally has the career day many (including myself) have known him capable of since his days at Iowa. Three touchdowns for him on 32 carries, 161 yards rushing. Four turnovers by Indianapolis doom them.
Better right now- New York
Better at the end of the season- New York


St. Louis @ Miami- That is the kind of game fans want, and expect out of Sam Bradford. 26 of 39, 315 yards, no touchdowns or interceptions thrown, one touchdown running. It wasn't enough though, Tannehill throws two touchdowns, and the Miami defense holds for nearly nine minutes to get the win.
Better right now- Miami
Better at the end of the season- Miami


Detroit @ Philadelphia- Offensive matchup against two possible playoff teams in the NFC. Interceptions by Vick (two) again are costly. Back and forth in an offensive fourth quarter, before Jason Hansen nails a game-tying field goal as time expired, sending it into overtime, then hit the game-winner. Maclin and Johnson each catch six receptions for over 130 yards (130 and 135 respectively).
Better right now- Draw
Better at the end of the season- Draw (Both teams are pretty well-balanced and alike)

Kansas City @ Tampa- Brady Quinn isn't much better as starting quarterback ( I wonder if the fans are regretting the cheering of Cassels's injury). Josh Freemen and a balanced Tampa offense play up to their potential, and win big. Ronde Barber's 78 interception return will hopefully be the start of a good Tampa defense.
Better right now- Tampa Bay
Better at the end of the season- Tampa Bay



New England @ Seattle- Not many can be down 10 or more in the forth quarter against New England and pull one out...but this is Seattle. The 12^th man strikes, and Quest Field is the sight of an upset. Russell Wilson hits Sidney Rice with a minute and six seconds left, for a 46 yard touchdown, and a HUGE win and statement: Seattle is for real. Wilson has been a leader since stepping onto the football field, and throwing three touchdowns and no interceptions is what he needed to do today. Never give up.
Better right now- New England (Seattle is better than good though)
Better at the end of the season- New England (Seattle will be good at the end as well)



Buffalo @ Arizona- Is Arizona dive-bombing? Are they coming back down to Earth? A loss to Buffalo will make them feel like it. Spiller and Jackson score a touchdown each, and the Buffalo defense comes alive with five sacks, a safety, hold Arizona to three field goals and a touchdown, and notch two interceptions.
Better right now- Cardinals (Buffalo beginning to find a groove?)
Better at the end of the season- Cardinals



New York (Giants) @ San Francisco- New York has to be called the best team in the NFC now. Beating down the only other team that could legitimately challenge them for the position, on the road, the Giants intercept Alex Smith three times, sack him six times, and lean on Lawrence Tynes leg for 14 of their points.
Better right now- Giants (San Francisco is 2nd)
Better at the end of the season- Draw (Giants will fall, they always do)



Minnesota @ Washington- RG III plays one week after taking a big hit to the head, and tries to do it all for Washington...it worked. Christen Ponder is looking like an up and coming quarterback, throwing for 352 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions. Percy Harvin continues to amaze, catching 11 receptions for 133 yards. RG III threw for 180, ran for 138, rushed for two touchdowns, threw for one, the only thing he didn't do was sell hotdogs. His 76 yard touchdown run at the end was icing on the cake for a Washington win. RG III in rookie of the year, and we're only nearly halfway done with the season.
Better right now- Washington (Minnesota is competitive)
Better at the end of the season- Washington

Green Bay @ Houston- The leagues best team got beaten at home by a team the league considered one of the best going into the season. Aaron Rodgers played angry, and looking at the numbers (24 of 37 for 338 yards and six touchdowns) he should play like that every week. Houston was outclassed in their own house.
Better right now- Draw
Better at the end of the season- Packers (by a slim margin)


Denver @ San Diego- A game of halves if there ever was one. San Diego dominates the first half, only allowing Peyton Manning and Denver to make the largest comeback in Monday Night Football history. Down 24-0, Manning throws three touchdowns, the defense snags two touchdowns off turnovers, and Denver steals a division win in San Diego. If San Diego wants to make the playoffs, Phillip Rivers needs to protect the football (four interceptions, two fumbles lost).
Better right now- Denver
Better at the end of the season- Denver