The one thing that has remained constant in the first 12 weeks in the AFC is that the Colts always find a way to win. This is especially true the past few weeks. The last time they blew a team out was back in week seven when they beat St. Louis 42-7. Since then they have won their last four games by a combined ten points including a 17-15 win over Baltimore last week. This week they face a Houston … [Read more...]
AFC Week Eleven Match Ups
In a decision that will be debated as right or wrong for the rest on the season, New England head coach Bill Belichick’s failed gamble on 4th and 2 from his own 28 yard line with a little more than two minutes to play not only paved the way for the Colts to win the game and go to 9-0 on the year, it basically handed them home field advantage throughout the playoffs barring a late season meltdown. … [Read more...]
AFC Week 10 Match Ups
After last week’s action some familiar faces are starting to surface as the top contenders in the AFC. The Indianapolis Colts remained perfect at 8-0 after dodging a bullet against a very talented Houston team that couldn’t avoid shooting themselves in the foot in a game they could have easily won. Although turnovers, penalties, and stupid mistakes dogged them all day long, a missed 42 yard field … [Read more...]
AFC Week Nine Match Ups
We have basically reached the halfway point of the season as after this week every team will have played eight games. Last week, there were some big games in the conference that had an impact on several divisional races. The AFC West tightened up a bit as the Broncos had their division lead trimmed to two games after they lost their first game of the year, falling 30-7 to Baltimore, while San … [Read more...]
AFC Week Eight Match Ups
There were only two head to head match-ups of AFC teams this past week and neither game was close. The San Diego Chargers evened their record at 3-3 with a 37-7 romp over their AFC West division opponent, Kansas City. The Chiefs fell to 1-6 on the year and pretty much out of the picture. In the other game, the N.Y. Jets ended their three game losing streak by beating the Oakland Raiders 38-0. I … [Read more...]
AFC Week Seven Match Ups & Predictions
If you are not yet on the Denver Bronco bandwagon it is probably too late as I’m sure there aren’t any seats left after Monday night’s win. In a game that San Diego had to win, they still came up short against the undefeated Broncos. However, in this game it was not only Denver’s vaunted defense that got the job done, it was on special teams as well with Eddie Royal returning both a kick off and a … [Read more...]
AFC Week Six Previews & Match Ups
While I still think the 5-0 Indianapolis Colts are the best team in the AFC, you cannot help but be impressed with the 5-0 Denver Broncos and the 4-1 Cincinnati Bengals. Both teams came up with huge victories last week and now sit alone atop their respective divisions. The Broncos knocked off the New England Patriots 20-17 in overtime, while the Bengals pulled another last minute victory over … [Read more...]
AFC Week Five Previews & Match Ups
In week four of the NFL season, some statements were made in the AFC. Two teams, Baltimore and the N.Y. Jets fell from the ranks of the unbeaten. The Ravens fell to the Patriots 27-21 as Tom Brady was able to generate just enough offense to get the win. The Saints’ defense was the key to the Jets 24-10 loss in New Orleans. Rookie QB Matt Stafford finally looked like a rookie as his four turnovers … [Read more...]
AFC Week 4 Preview & Match Ups
After Sunday’s round of games each division leader is 3-0, the Jets in the East, Colts in the South, Ravens in the North, and the surprising Broncos in the West. Equally surprising was defending Super Bowl Champion Steelers’ 23-20 loss to Cincinnati. The Bengals never quit in this one, scoring the winning touchdown with only 14 seconds left to play on a four yard pass from Carson Palmer to Andre … [Read more...]
AFC Week 3 Preview & Match Ups
Some bold statements were made in the AFC in week two with the boldest being the New York Jets upsetting the New England Patriots 16-9 in the Meadowlands. Rex Ryan’s attack style defense was relentless as they forced Tom Brady way out of his comfort zone and more importantly out of the end zone. Rookie QB Mark Sanchez did just enough to help the Jets improve to 2-0 and take an early lead in the … [Read more...]