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...]
NFC Week Nine Match Ups & Predictions
With big wins last week, the 7-0 New Orleans Saints and the 6-1 Minnesota Vikings have put themselves at the top of the heap in the NFC. The Saints held of a 4th quarter rally by the Atlanta Falcons to win 35-27. Once again, Drew Brees led the way for New Orleans throwing for 308 yards and 2 TD’s. They also got it done on the ground with RB’s Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell combining for 140 of … [Read more...]
NFC Week Eight Match Ups
After last week, the New Orleans Saints put a bit more distance between themselves and the rest of the NFC with an impressive come from behind win in Miami. Trailing 24-3 in the second quarter, Drew Brees and Company put on the after burners in the second half, scoring 36 points to end up winning 46-34. After Minnesota’s 27-17 loss to Pittsburgh, the Saints are the only undefeated team left in the … [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...]
NFC Week Seven Match Ups & Predictions
The big showdown in the NFC last week between the N.Y. Giants and Saints turned into an ambush as New Orleans scored five touchdowns in the first half on route to a 48 -27 drubbing in the Big Easy. The vaunted New York defense was torched for almost 500 yards of total offense including 360 yards in the air led by Drew Brees. Brees ended the day completing 23 of 30 attempts for 4 TD’s. The Giant’s … [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...]
NFC Week Six Previews & Match Ups
Two of the top teams in the NFC; the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings easily improved their record to 5-0 with wins, while a third undefeated team; the New Orleans Saints had the week off. The Giants hosted the Oakland Raiders who may now have the dubious distinction of being the worst team in the NFL, although there are a few other teams that could still qualify for this title. The final … [Read more...]
NFC Week Five Previews & Match Ups
Last week we learned a few things about some teams in the NFC. First, Brett Favre still does have enough gas in the tank to win the big games. His 3 TD performance on Monday night against his old team help lead the Vikings to a 30-23 win over the Packers and a 4-0 start. The Giants are still the best team in the NFC, but they literally may have an Achilles heel with Eli Manning’s foot injury. … [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...]