Teams Moving Up:
Cincinnati - The Bengals stunned the former super bowl champs as they moved to 2-1 (their only loss coming off of the tipped Brandon Stokley touchdown versus Denver), if they continue this resurgence they can become an actual contender.
Jacksonville - The Jaguars showed signs of life with a win over the Houston Texans. They let Matt Schuab throw for 3 touchdowns, but Maurice Jones-Drew ran for 3 touchdowns as they finished for their first win.
New England - With a win over Atlanta, the Patriots are showing more potential then ever, balancing the pass and run and playing solid defense against the Falcons stacked offense.
Cincinnati - The Bengals stunned the former super bowl champs as they moved to 2-1 (their only loss coming off of the tipped Brandon Stokley touchdown versus Denver), if they continue this resurgence they can become an actual contender.
Jacksonville - The Jaguars showed signs of life with a win over the Houston Texans. They let Matt Schuab throw for 3 touchdowns, but Maurice Jones-Drew ran for 3 touchdowns as they finished for their first win.
New England - With a win over Atlanta, the Patriots are showing more potential then ever, balancing the pass and run and playing solid defense against the Falcons stacked offense.
Teams Slipping Way:
Miami - Looking rather unlike their last season winning image, injuries to the QB position and inefficiency at finishing out games, it dosent look like an easy road ahead for the Dolphins
Arizona - The Cards fell to 1-2 as they were demolished by the Colts on Sunday. They were unable to protect Kurt Warner as he was constantly put under pressure and forced to make bad throws and commit turnovers. This does not look like a team that made it to the super bowl.
Pittsburgh - With back to back losses to Chicago and Cincinnati, the former super bowl champs are sliding off the map slowly. Next week they play San Diego, and if they cant pull their talent together, run the football and play solid defense then its going to be tough.
Miami - Looking rather unlike their last season winning image, injuries to the QB position and inefficiency at finishing out games, it dosent look like an easy road ahead for the Dolphins
Arizona - The Cards fell to 1-2 as they were demolished by the Colts on Sunday. They were unable to protect Kurt Warner as he was constantly put under pressure and forced to make bad throws and commit turnovers. This does not look like a team that made it to the super bowl.
Pittsburgh - With back to back losses to Chicago and Cincinnati, the former super bowl champs are sliding off the map slowly. Next week they play San Diego, and if they cant pull their talent together, run the football and play solid defense then its going to be tough.
Detroit Lions Vs Chicago Bears
The Lions got their first win (since how long?) in their game against Washington. Their next match up is Chicago, and while I would like to do well not to underestimate Detroit again, I think Chicago will take this. Detroit looked much improved in their win, but that was versus the redskins meek offense. Cutler will guide the Bears to victory.
Players To Watch:
Detroit's Kevin Smith - Chicago's Jay Cutler
Proposed Score: Chicago 17 - Detroit 13
The Lions got their first win (since how long?) in their game against Washington. Their next match up is Chicago, and while I would like to do well not to underestimate Detroit again, I think Chicago will take this. Detroit looked much improved in their win, but that was versus the redskins meek offense. Cutler will guide the Bears to victory.
Players To Watch:
Detroit's Kevin Smith - Chicago's Jay Cutler
Proposed Score: Chicago 17 - Detroit 13
Cincinnati Bengals Vs Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns have quite a conundrum at the quarter back position and it does not look to be getting any better this week as they face the resurgent Bengals. The Browns are going to have to show incredibly QB improvement or some other offensive firepower to even stand a chance here.
Players To Watch: Cinci's Cedric Benson - Cleveland's Derek Anderson
Proposed Score: Cinci 23 - Cleveland 14
The Cleveland Browns have quite a conundrum at the quarter back position and it does not look to be getting any better this week as they face the resurgent Bengals. The Browns are going to have to show incredibly QB improvement or some other offensive firepower to even stand a chance here.
Players To Watch: Cinci's Cedric Benson - Cleveland's Derek Anderson
Proposed Score: Cinci 23 - Cleveland 14
Houston Texans Vs Oakland Raiders
Look for Houston to bounce back from a disappointing division loss to Jacksonville, as they go toe to toe with the wobbly Raiders. Oakland's offense can not get anywhere as JaMarcus has no ability to spark up any yardage. Oakland just let Denver rush for almost 200 yards, so Houston shouldent have trouble finding a way to get down the field.
Players to watch: Houston Steve Slaton - Oakland's Zack Miller
Proposed Score: Houston 21 - Oakland 10
Look for Houston to bounce back from a disappointing division loss to Jacksonville, as they go toe to toe with the wobbly Raiders. Oakland's offense can not get anywhere as JaMarcus has no ability to spark up any yardage. Oakland just let Denver rush for almost 200 yards, so Houston shouldent have trouble finding a way to get down the field.
Players to watch: Houston Steve Slaton - Oakland's Zack Miller
Proposed Score: Houston 21 - Oakland 10
Seattle Seahawks Vs Indianapolis Colts
Seattle is coming off their second straight loss and the Colts are undefeated so far this season. If Indy's defense steps up like it did against the Cardinals last week then the game should end up looking quite the same. The Bears had 3 passing TDs versus Seattle last week so look for Peyton Manning to exploit the defense on his way to 4-0.
Players to watch: Indy's Pierre Garcon - Seattle's Julius Jones
Proposed Score: Indy 28 - Seattle 13
Philip Rivers is very efficient with the football, but if the Steelers can run on the Chargers then I see them winning this. It won't be easy for them, the Bolts are a good team, but I believe Pittsburgh has the greater ability to win.
Players to watch: San Diego Antonio Gates - Pisstburgh Big Ben
Proposed Score: San Diego 17 - Pittsburgh 23
Green Bay Packers Vs Minnesota Vikings
With one of the most interesting match ups this week, on story line alone as Brett Favre faces his former team. Green Bay has the more capable passing game, but with Adrian Peterson rushing for Minnesota, they dont need much help from the rest of their offense. I see some more Favre magic pulling out a victory for the purple people eaters.
Players to watch: Green Bay's Greg Jennings - Minnesota's Adrian Peterson
Proposed Score: Green Bay 24 - Minnesota 28
Players to watch: Indy's Pierre Garcon - Seattle's Julius Jones
Proposed Score: Indy 28 - Seattle 13
Tennessee Titans Vs Jacksonville Jaguars
This is a great matchup, even with Jacksonville with only one win, and the Titans with none. This game will probably be close and focused on hard running and solid defensive work. I just don't see the Titans dropping to 0-4, they win a big very competitive game.
Players to watch: Jack's MJD - Tennessee's Chris Johnson
Proposed Score: Jacksonville 14 - Tennessee 16
This is a great matchup, even with Jacksonville with only one win, and the Titans with none. This game will probably be close and focused on hard running and solid defensive work. I just don't see the Titans dropping to 0-4, they win a big very competitive game.
Players to watch: Jack's MJD - Tennessee's Chris Johnson
Proposed Score: Jacksonville 14 - Tennessee 16
New York Giants Vs Kansas City Chiefs
This one is simple, the Giants are looking great this season, and the Chiefs are not. Look for the Giants to sweep the floor on this one.
Players to watch: New York's Mario Manningham - Kansas City's Mark Bradley
Proposed Score: New York 24 - Kansas City 7
This one is simple, the Giants are looking great this season, and the Chiefs are not. Look for the Giants to sweep the floor on this one.
Players to watch: New York's Mario Manningham - Kansas City's Mark Bradley
Proposed Score: New York 24 - Kansas City 7
Baltimore Ravens Vs New England Patriots
This match up gains interest now that NE has improved their play, but Baltimore is one of the bets looking teams in the league right now, and that will be more evident when they beat NE.
Players to watch: Baltimore's Ray Rice - New England's Randy Moss
Proposed Score: Baltimore 27 - New England 19
This match up gains interest now that NE has improved their play, but Baltimore is one of the bets looking teams in the league right now, and that will be more evident when they beat NE.
Players to watch: Baltimore's Ray Rice - New England's Randy Moss
Proposed Score: Baltimore 27 - New England 19
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs Washington Redskins
Look for Tampa to extend their losing streak in an uninteresting loss to the hapless Washington Redskins in a game of mediocrity. The Bucs had absolutley nothing to show against the Giants last week, and while the Redskins are way less talented, dont look for them to pick up the pace too much.
Players to watch: Buccaneers Cadilliac Williams - Washington's Clinton Portis
Proposed Score: Washington 14 - Tampa Bay 7
Look for Tampa to extend their losing streak in an uninteresting loss to the hapless Washington Redskins in a game of mediocrity. The Bucs had absolutley nothing to show against the Giants last week, and while the Redskins are way less talented, dont look for them to pick up the pace too much.
Players to watch: Buccaneers Cadilliac Williams - Washington's Clinton Portis
Proposed Score: Washington 14 - Tampa Bay 7
Buffalo Bills Vs Miami Dolphins
This should be a tough division game as the Bills meet the Fins. Buffalo should take this one based on a better aerial attack and especially if they can contain Miami and the Wildcat. But it should be fairly close never the less.
Players to watch: Buffalo's Fred Jackson - Miami's Tedd Ginn Jr
Proposed Score: Buffalo 17 - Miami 15
This should be a tough division game as the Bills meet the Fins. Buffalo should take this one based on a better aerial attack and especially if they can contain Miami and the Wildcat. But it should be fairly close never the less.
Players to watch: Buffalo's Fred Jackson - Miami's Tedd Ginn Jr
Proposed Score: Buffalo 17 - Miami 15
New York Jets Vs New Orleans Saints
This has possibility to be the best matchup of the week as undefeated New York faces undefeated New Orleans. New Orleans offense is leagues above the Jets but New York's defense is concrete so far this season (3rd in the league). In the end, I think it will be a battle, but New Orleans offense will be too much for the Jets.
Players to watch: New York's Thomas Jones - New Orleans Drew Brees
Proposed Score: New York 17 - New Orleans 26
This has possibility to be the best matchup of the week as undefeated New York faces undefeated New Orleans. New Orleans offense is leagues above the Jets but New York's defense is concrete so far this season (3rd in the league). In the end, I think it will be a battle, but New Orleans offense will be too much for the Jets.
Players to watch: New York's Thomas Jones - New Orleans Drew Brees
Proposed Score: New York 17 - New Orleans 26
Dallas Cowboys Vs Denver Broncos
This match up is one of the hardest for me to predict. Denver has done great on defense this year, and Dallas has done very well in offensive firepower. I see Tony Romo rallying his offense and taking the W on this one in a tough fight.
Players to watch: Dallas Roy Williams - Denver's Brandon Stokley
Proposed Score: Dallas 17 - Denver 13
This match up is one of the hardest for me to predict. Denver has done great on defense this year, and Dallas has done very well in offensive firepower. I see Tony Romo rallying his offense and taking the W on this one in a tough fight.
Players to watch: Dallas Roy Williams - Denver's Brandon Stokley
Proposed Score: Dallas 17 - Denver 13
St. Louis Rams Vs San Fransisco 49ers
I see the Rams pulling an upset victory over the 49ers this week getting their 1st win of the season. It wont be amazingly impressive, and it will be close, but a win is a win in this league.
Players to watch: St. Louis Steven Jackson - San Fran's Glen Coffee
Proposed Score: St. Louis 13 - San Fran 9
I see the Rams pulling an upset victory over the 49ers this week getting their 1st win of the season. It wont be amazingly impressive, and it will be close, but a win is a win in this league.
Players to watch: St. Louis Steven Jackson - San Fran's Glen Coffee
Proposed Score: St. Louis 13 - San Fran 9
San Diego Chargers Vs Pitts burgh Steelers
Philip Rivers is very efficient with the football, but if the Steelers can run on the Chargers then I see them winning this. It won't be easy for them, the Bolts are a good team, but I believe Pittsburgh has the greater ability to win.
Players to watch: San Diego Antonio Gates - Pisstburgh Big Ben
Proposed Score: San Diego 17 - Pittsburgh 23
Green Bay Packers Vs Minnesota Vikings
With one of the most interesting match ups this week, on story line alone as Brett Favre faces his former team. Green Bay has the more capable passing game, but with Adrian Peterson rushing for Minnesota, they dont need much help from the rest of their offense. I see some more Favre magic pulling out a victory for the purple people eaters.
Players to watch: Green Bay's Greg Jennings - Minnesota's Adrian Peterson
Proposed Score: Green Bay 24 - Minnesota 28
