NFL Week 3

NFL Week 3

Week 2, was pretty good. Here are some thoughts to wrap up last week.

1. Very sorry, Cleveland. You have the worst luck. Three weeks in, third QB. I know it was a coaches choice, but that jersey just keeps getting names added to it. Also, a 20 point lead, and lose. Yowza. Definitely working toward that #1 pick.
2. Steelers, still looking dangerously good.
3. That is how you take care of business, Cardinals. You bounce back from a tough loss like that.
4. Didn't the Texans get the memo, they are supposed to be bad this year.
5. Also, the Broncos. They too are supposed to be bad, but that defense is top notch (glad I snagged them during my fantasy draft).
6. Hey Seattle, everything okay? 
7. Raiders, your defense is stuck in preseason mode. That was your strongest unit last year.
8. Colts, maybe invest in a defense during the draft. At this rate, you're going to be a contestant for 0-16 club.
9. Vikings, AP goes down, but Bradford saved the day. he looked good. 
10. Maybe we should go ahead and give that Carson Wentz good ROY.
11. Ah, Jay Cutler, playing like we all know you can, terribly.
12. Jaguars, I expected a lot more out of you this season. A. LOT. MORE.

POWER RANKINGS:

Top 5

1. Steelers - Think they are the best team, right now.
2. Patriots - Even without stars, they are running the table.
3. Broncos -  Still the reigning champs, and they are playing like it.
4. Vikings - I mean, they have a good defense. Question is, will the offense show up in a shootout.
5. Cardinals - I contend that the offense is one of the best in the league.

Bottom 5

32. Browns - I can see them being down here a while.
31. Colts - them too.
30. Bears
29 - Jaguars
28 - Saints

Coaches on the Hot Seat

1. Colts 

2. Bills

3. Browns - for the sake of argument, let us always assume that the worst teams coach is on the hot seat.

Last week 11-5

Thursday September 22nd

(CBS) Texans (2-0) at Patriots (2-0) - Both teams are undefeated, both have been playing great. Here's the thing, the Patriots are potentially down to their third QB. If he plays (too lazy to look up his name, but I think it sounds like Briskett or something) I can see the Texans feasting on them. If Brady or G-Polo plays, then they win, but if Briskett (for the sake of it, and going forward, he is Briskett) I think the Texans do just enough to hold off the Patriots. Texans 20, Patriots 17

Sunday September 25th

(FOX) Cardinals (1-1) at Bills (0-2)- The Bills aren't as bad as their record, but believe me, they are far from elite. The Cardinals aren't a perfect team, but they have an offense that can light up the scoreboard quickly. The Bills ineffectiveness lies with a defense that was supposed to dominate, but have yet to do that. The offense, sure it puts up points, but look at them, the team is a mess. I can see the Cardinals going on the road and putting up 32, and getting some turnovers. Cardinals 34, Bills 17

(CBS) Raiders (1-1) at Titans (1-1) - One of these weeks, the Raiders defense might show up. Last year they had such an effective defense, but this year, they are missing. Titans, they are week to week. Sucked in week 1, was decent enough to win week 2. I like the Raiders, I think they can put up some points on a Titans defense that is still trying to figure out how they made it to the NFL. Raiders 24, Titans 10

(CBS) Browns (0-2) at Dolphins (0-2) - Look, I'm just going to say this week to week.  I want to have the perfect season in reverse. the Browns right now are my best hope. Say it with me everyone 0-16. 0-16, a little louder 0-16 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Dolphins 31, Browns 10




Upset of the Week 
(CBS) Ravens (2-0) at Jaguars (0-2) - I don't think the Jaguars are as bad as they seem, and inversely, I don't think the Ravens are as good as their record indicates (um, the Browns went up 20 before McCown got hurt, yes he returned, but you don't let the JV squad put that many points up on you). The Jaguars can score. They just looked terrible against the Chargers. I think Bortles lights it up this week. Jaguars 34, Ravens 20

(FOX) Lions (1-1) at Packers (1-1) - The Vikings put the clamps on the Packers and Aaron Rodgers. The Lions, I mean, they are okay, but they are so inconsistent its hard to imagine them winning more than 8 games this season. The Packers need to give Rodgers time, or last week might not be a fluke. Packers win easily. Packers 28, Lions 17

(CBS) Broncos (2-0) at Bengals (1-1) - Look, the Broncos are winning with defense. Two defensive touchdowns last week, basically making the job easier for the offense. The offense just needs to minimize their turnovers. Bengals, they don't look like the same team that made the playoffs last year. Certainly not even close to the best team in their division. Dalton wilts under pressure, and pressure this week is named Miller. Broncos 27, Bengals 13

(FOX) Vikings (2-0) at Panthers (1-1) - Vikings, dare I say, have a really good defense. They shut down the Packers. And if Bradford gets up to speed on that offense, holy crap they could be contenders. First they have to prove that they can take down top teams, routinely. The Panthers won't be easy. Newton will have a great week. Bradford, gets frazzled a lot, so look for Rivera to send the blitz. Panthers squeak by. Panthers 20, Vikings 17

(FOX) Redskins (0-2) at Giants (2-0) - I am excited for this Beckham/Norman rematch. The Giants have been flirting with the sun the last two weeks, and could easily be 0-2. I think Cousins rebounds, and has a good week, but somehow, the Giants find a way to win. Giants 24, Redskins 20

(FOX) Rams (1-1) at Buccaneers (1-1) - Bucs didn't even look close to good last week. They played poorly. The Rams, played good. I mean the offense is nothing to write home about, but hey, they got a win. At home, the Bucs play amazing offense. On the road, put out an APB, they are missing. The Rams defense is good, so this is an intriguing matchup. I like the Bucs to win a close game. Bucs 27, Rams 24

(FOX) 49ers (1-1) at Seahawks (1-1) - Seahawks aren't the same team. They look terrible so far this year. 15 points, that's all they've scored. I remember when that was a quarter. Maybe Lynch, and they didn't realize this, was a big part of that team and meant a lot to them and they didn't realize it. The offensive line, sucks. The 49ers, have the offense to make this an interesting game. The Seattle mystique, could be in effect, which means it is hard to beat them at home. Seattle 13, 49ers 10

(CBS) Jets (1-1) at Chiefs (1-1) - The Jets rebounded with a nice win over their former coach. The Chiefs on the other hand, after a big comeback win, fell flat against the Texans. I like the Jets, I think they get by on the road. Jets 21, Chiefs 17

(CBS) Chargers (1-1) at Colts (0-2)- The way the Colts are playing (terribly) and the way the Chargers are playing (to be honest, their defense lost the first game) they are putting up some major points, I fully expect the Colts to end the week 0'fer. Chargers 35, Colts 10 

(CBS) Steelers (2-0) at Eagles (0-2) - Look Carson Wentz may very well be a star in the making, but for now, this is the Steelers year. They will lock up this rookie. Harrison will get after him. Steelers 37, Eagles 13

(NBC) Bears (0-2) at Cowboys (1-1) - The Bears are un-bear-able. Yeah, I went there. The Cowboys are no where near great, but they have a plan and are sticking with it. This could be a breakout game for Prescott. I think he has two TD's and we see him use his legs a bit more. Dez will be fiesty as well. They are going to take some shots down the field against a weak Bears secondary. Cowboys 27, Bears 7

Monday September 26th

(CBS) Falcons (1-1) at Saints (0-2)- Well, they couldn't have scheduled a better game to go up against the first Presidential debate of the year. No one, and I mean no one, gives a shit about this game. The Falcons, are average. If that is the case, the Saints are super below average. The Saints could at least be 1-1, but their defense will fail them repeatedly. They are not built to win. They are built to keep Sean Payton on the field one more year before he's fired, and Drew Brees is released. Falcons should win. Falcons 27, Saints 20