Week 4 NFL Review

Browns @ Ravens- Ravens continue to move forward, while the Browns struggle again. Weeden looked good, he is that franchises hope.

Better right now- Ravens

Better @ the end of the season- Ravens

Patriots at Bills- The Bills needed to play the Patriots for four quarters, they only played them for two. Only the second time all-time where two running backs and two wide receivers gained 100 yards in the same game (Packer in 2008 the only other time).

Better right now- Patriots

Better @ the end of the season- Patriots



Titans at Texans- Titans season has been done, Locker left the game with an injury, the only plus was that Chris Jonson got more than 100+ yards this week for them. Texans run away with the AFC South

Better right now- Texans

Better @ the end of the season- Texans



Chargers at Chiefs- Both teams have problems, but San Diego has a proven quarterback. Interceptions will kill a team, and Cassel threw three of them.

Better right now- Chargers

Better @ the end of the season- Chargers



Vikings at Lions- Lions almost make the comeback, Vikings have put it together for two weeks in a row against two good teams.

Better right now- Lions (though the Vikings aren't bad at all)

Better @ the end of the season- Lions



Panthers at Falcons- Panthers had this game, they'd pinned the Falcons down on their own one yard line with less than a minute left, and no timeouts. Matt Ryan is one step from becoming a top-tier quarterback. Leads a drive, Bryant hits the game winning field goal.

Better right now- Atlanta

Better @ the end of the season- Atlanta



Seahawks at Rams- Wilson throws three interceptions (again, INT's will kill a team) in a game that wasn't pretty by any means. Two players carried their teams today: Marshawn Lynch for Seattle (gaining 118 rushing, 37 receiving, 1 touchdown) and Greg Zuerlein for St. Louis (four field goals out of four made, one from 60 yards).

Better right now- Seattle (by a little bit)

Better @ the end of the season- Seattle



49ers at Jets- 49ers were mad from last week's loss to the Vikings, and became the 49ers. Defense wins games, offense helps, they put it all-together.

Better right now- 49ers

Better @ the end of the season- 49ers



Dolphins at Cardinals- Andre Roberts has a come-out game at WR, six receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns, Arizona takes over in the second half (trailing 13-0 at half), and win it in overtime on the foot of former one-year Dolphins kicker Jay Feely (2007). The Cardinals are for real? If they are, they can't give up 400+ passing yards while their offense can't rush for over 50 yards like they did today. Tannehill had a nice day, despite not coming away with the “W”.

Better right now- Arizona

Better @ the end of the season- Arizona



Raiders at Broncos- Looked like the Peyton Manning of old as he rips the Raiders defense for three touchdowns, 338 yards, and Denver makes certain that people know the Raiders aren't a contender for the AFC West this year.

Better right now- Broncos

Better @ the end of the season- Broncos



Bengals at Jaguars- AJ Green and Andy Dalton are a combo that will work in Cincinnati for as long as they are there. Jacksonville's season still flat line.

Better right now- Bengals

Better @ the end of the season- Bengals



Saints at Packers- Neither team has much defense, both teams have an offense, it came down to a field goal and the Saints missed, going to 0-4. Drew Brees ties Johnny Unitas for most consecutive regular-season games throwing at least one touchdown with 47 straight. Brees will try to break the record next week at San Diego (the team Unitas played his final year with).

Better right now- Packers

Better @ the end of the season- Packers



Redskins at Buccaneers- Tampa has yet to play up to their potential. When they put it together, they will earn some wins, but today was about RG III leading his team down for a field goal to win it. Billy Cundiff misses three field goals from 31, 41, and 57 yards (I don't blame him for the 57 yard miss), before making the game-winner from 41 yards. RG III continues a great season.

Better right now- Redskins

Better @ the end of the season- Redskins



Giants at Eagles- Two top teams in the NFC clash in a low-scoring game. Missed field goal, after a previous miss by Tynes for the Giants was waved off (Andy Reid had called time out). Vick & McCoy played well, Eli had another 300 yard passing game (Hixon & Cruz combining for 109 & 114 respectively of those yards).

Better right now- Philadelphia

Better @ the end of the season- Philadelphia

Bears at Cowboys- The Bears defense made the Cowboys know that they don't have the best defense in the league. Defense turned into offense, and the Bears had plenty of defense tonight. Cowboys have issues that need to be worked out in a hurry.

Better right now- Bears

Better @ the end of the season- Bears

NFL Week 3 Review

NY Giants @ Carolina- Even hurt the Giants are running on all cylinders. Carolina needs to tighten up their defense, Cam can't do it all.

Better right now- New York

Better @ the end of the year- New York

St. Louis @ Chicago- Sam Bradford isn't playing up to his talent.

Better right now- Chicago

Better @ the end of the year- Chicago

Cincinnati @ Washington- Back and forth game, great plays all around. RG III almost leads a comeback, Dalton & AJ are too much

Better right now- Cincinnati

Better @ the end of the year- Cincinnati

Detroit @ Tennessee- 46 points in the 4^th quarter alone! Hail Mary to Titus Young, then miscommunication dooms Shaun Hill (who is still playing in the NFL?) and the Lions.

Better right now- Detroit

Better @ the end of the year- Detroit

Kansas City @ New Orleans- OT, Jamaal Charles 233 yard rushing, New Orleans is 0-3. Defense needs to be fixed for them, and in a hurry!

Better right now- Kansas City

Better @ the end of the year- New Orleans

San Francisco @ Minnesota- Christen Ponder PLAYED OUT OF HIS MIND! Let see how the 49ers handle their first loss.

Better right now- San Francisco

Better @ the end of the year- San Francisco

NY Jets @ Miami- Another OT game, icing the kicker didn't work, Revis and Bush banged up, Revis out for the rest of the year.

Better right now- Miami

Better @ the end of the year- Miami (by a little bit)

Buffalo @ Cleveland- Buffalo looks like the Buffalo of old...which isn't great, gotta move forward. Buckle up for another bad year Cleveland.

Better right now-Buffalo

Better @ the end of the year- Buffalo

Tampa Bay @ Dallas- Horrible game, both teams need a lot of work.

Better right now- Draw (both aren't good right now)

Better @ the end of the year- Dallas

Jacksonville @ Indianapolis- Battle of rebuilding teams (worse for Jacksonville). Late 80-yard TD from Gabbert to Cecil Shorts upends the Colts, who are better...but not by much.

Better right now- Indianapolis

Better @ the end of the year- Indianapolis

Atlanta @ San Diego- Atlanta, Matt Ryan, these guys are for real, they are hot, and they are ripping people apart. San Diego's flaws have been exposed in full (were partially exposed against Oakland).

Better right now- Atlanta

Better @ the end of the year- Atlanta

Philadelphia @ Arizona- Arizona is shocking those around the NFL. Kolb is trying to make a point and prove himself to everyone but himself. Philadelphia will get it together though.

Better right now- Arizona

Better @ the end of the year- Philadelphia

Pittsburgh @ Oakland- Pittsburgh had no defense, and Oakland likes to play teams with no defense. The Raiders steal one here, with who else, Janikowski's foot.

Better right now- Pittsburgh

Better @ the end of the year- Pittsburgh

Houston @ Denver- Denver has some flaws on both offense and defense. Peyton Manning can't do it all. Houston has offense, but their defense has to tighten up if they want to get further in the playoffs.

Better right now- Houston

Better @ the end of the year- Houston (Denver will be good though)

New England @ Baltimore- Massive amount of penalties (not just this game had a gross amount of penalties), back and forth, and icing the kicker ALMOST worked. Shaving the upright the most you can without losing is dramatic.

Better right now- Baltimore

Better @ the end of the year- Baltimore

Green Bay @ Seattle- Golden Tate makes a BLATENT pass interference penalty on the final play, then catches Jennings as he makes the interception, somehow causing simultaneous possession, which favors the offense. 8 sacks in one half didn't help Green Bay, as well as only scoring seven points in the first half.

Better right now- Green Bay

Better @ the end of the year- Green Bay

NFL Week 2 Review

Chicago @ Green Bay- Green Bay looked much better, Chicago took a step back. Cutler isn't very calm under pressure.

Better right now: Green Bay

Better at the end of the season: Green Bay

Kansas City @ Buffalo- Buffalo bounces back from a bad week one, while KC continues to try and find its stride.

Better right now: Buffalo

Better at the end of the season: Buffalo

Oakland @ Miami- Tannehill has a much better second game, while Oakland's season looks already to be over.

Better right now: Miami

Better at the end of the season: Miami

Baltimore @ Philadelphia- A great game, Philadelphia did what they needed to do to win, Baltimore still looks really good. Philly needs to tighten up and not turn over the ball.

Better right now: Baltimore

Better at the end of the season: Baltimore (though Philadelphia will be pretty good)

Tampa Bay @ N.Y. Giants- Giants passed all over Tampa, since when does Eli Manning pass for over 350 yards, let alone 500?

Better right now: Giants

Better at the end of the season: Giants

Arizona @ New England- Zona manages to steal one in the Northeast. Nothing really to worry about for the Patriots

Better right now: Patriots

Better at the end of the season: Patriots

Houston @ Jacksonville- Jacksonville's season was done far before week one or two.

Better right now: Houston

Better at the end of the season: Houston

New Orleans @ Carolina- Saints need help on defense...A LOT OF HELP. Carolina looking good.

Better right now: Carolina

Better at the end of the season: Draw (New Orleans will get it together)

Cleveland @ Cincinnati- Dalton and Weeden both had pretty good games, and the Battle of Ohio was quite entertaining.

Better right now: Cincinnati

Better at the end of the season: Cincinnati

Minnesota @ Indianapolis- Rookies are getting their legs under center in week two. Luck much better this time around.

Better right now: Draw

Better at the end of the season: Draw (both aren't making the playoffs)

Washington @ St. Louis- Back and forth they go, RGIII and Bradford, with the veteran winning the duel. Josh Morgan lets Cortland Finnegan get under his skin, while Amendola makes up for lost time with 15 receptions for 160 yards.

Better right now: Redskins

Better at the end of the season: Redskins

Dallas @ Seattle- Russell Wilson looking good again, big win against Dallas.

Better right now: Seattle

Better at the end of the season: Draw (Dallas will come on, Seattle will fade)

N.Y. Jets @ Pittsburgh- Jets didn't look that great when playing a team that isn't rebuilding. If these performances continue, Tebow will be starting.

Better right now: Pittsburgh

Better at the end of the season: Pittsburgh

Tennessee @ San Diego- Tennessee is another team whose season is almost done in week two. Can't throw, can't run, no defense, all problems. Rivers throws three touchdowns, Chargers run it 39 times among the team, get Ronnie Brown more carries (he had four) and they will be looking good.

Better right now: San Diego

Better at the end of the season: San Diego

Detroit @ San Francisco- 49ers hold Stafford under 250 yards, Lions lack a running game to fall back on, 49ers get the win.

Better right now: San Francisco

Better at the end of the season: San Francisco

Denver @ Atlanta- Horrible 1^st Quarter for Denver, but it's Payton Manning at QB, you're always in it. Great game, Willis McGahee being a work horse. Matt Ryan leads his team when Atlanta's running game couldn't do much.

Better right now: Atlanta

Better at the end of the season: Draw (going out on a limb and saying Denver will be that good)

NFL Week 1 Review

Giants @ Cowboys-Cowboys win, but both teams were boring and need improvement. Giants didn't make moves to fill the voids in their offense (Manningham and Jacobs), Cowboys don't use Felix Jones and DeMarco Murray like they should (in tandem)

Better right now: Cowboys

Better through the season: Giants

49ers @ Packers-49ers showed their defense is #1 in the NFC (maybe NFL), and their moves in the off-season were the right ones. Packers defense is still suspect, didn't make enough moves in off-season. Unlike last year, when their defense failed, their offense couldn't bail them out.

Better right now: 49ers

Better through the season: Both (Both teams are great, and will prove it)

Redskins @ Saints- Saints miss their coaches very much, Robert Griffin III stepped up in his regular-season debut, beating a defense that is good, but struggling to find themselves. Still, Washington gave up 32 points, showing their defense is suspect.

Better right now: Saints

Better through the season: Saints

Colts @ Bears- Andrew Luck has a character-building experience in his debut, while the Bears showed their defense can still play. Jay Cutler played good, this is his time if he chooses to make it his time.  
Better right now: Bears

Better through the season: Bears

Patriots @ Titans- Pats are the same Pats: dominant. Titans have a quarterback that needs to grow into his own, and an overrated running back who, at the moment, looks to be wasting his talent. Titans need to solidify their running game, so Locker can grow.

Better right now: Patriots

Better through the season: Patriots

Rams @ Lions- Neither team played great, Lions have more talent on their team, as well as experience and leadership.

Better right now: Lions

Better through the season: Lions

Dolphins @ Texans- Texans are the best in the AFC South, it's their division to lose. Tannehill had a rough debut, Dolphins have more question marks than just at QB.

Better right now: Texans

Better through the season: Texans

Eagles @ Browns- Eagles didn't play the best they could, but still pulled out a win. Their defense made sure Brandon Weeden had possibly the worst debut a QB could ever have. Eagles will have to play better if they want to hang around in the NFC East.

Better right now: Eagles

Better through the season: Eagles

Falcons @ Chiefs- Matt Ryan played the way he should (and is expected to play). Chiefs struggled, but everyone is healthy, they will straighten themselves out. Jamal Charles needs to get into game form.

Better right now: Falcons

Better through the season: Falcons

Bills @ Jets- Jets come out strong, showing Buffalo's defense is much like last years defense. That being said, don't expect the Jets to do this all season, Buffalo is progressively building a team.

Better right now: Jets

Better through the season: Jets

Jaguars @ Vikings- Both teams rebuilding, Vikings in better shape. MJD may have to carry the Jags (again). Adrian Peterson is an absolute BEAST! Christmas Eve, he tears his ACL & MCL, and said he'd be ready for the opener. No one believed him (myself included) and there he is, the same “A.P.”, great for Peterson.

Better right now: Vikings

Better through the season: Vikings (by a small margin)

Seahawks @ Cardinals- Cardinals lose their starting QB, but have another starting QB as their backup. Kolb carries them to a win, while Russell Wilson with a decent debut, Lynch still a great RB.

Better right now: Seahawks (they know who their QB is)

Better through the season: Both (both teams will draw even with each other)

Panthers @ Buccaneers- Another case of both teams not playing their best. Cam Newton will lead the Panthers all year, their hopes reside with him. Tampa should try a combination of Martin/Blount in the backfield.

Better right now: Carolina

Better through the season: Carolina (by a small margin)

Steelers @ Broncos- Steelers have question marks, and they were brought to life by a QB that hadn't played in a whole year. Sunday night was Peyton Manning's night. He proved he still can play, can take a hit, and can lead a team to victory.

Better right now: Broncos

Better through the season: Broncos

Bengals @ Ravens- Ravens did everything right. Their offense was great, using a balanced pass-run style, while their defense was suffocating (as always). Cincinnati couldn't do anything, and though they will have a good season, this was a very rough way to start it.

Better right now: Ravens

Better through the season: Ravens

Chargers @ Raiders-Neither team could mount much offense, both kicking games were on. Chargers pounced on key special teams mistakes and their kicker made up for lost time from last year (was out the entire season).

Better right now: Chargers

Better through the season: Chargers