NFL Roundup - Week 3
It was a better week last week, but I'm still not feeling 100% with my Power Ranking capabilities, so I'm going to gather my thoughts, group the teams, and then see how we do.
Teams That Start Ryan Fitzpatrick
Buffalo Bills (0-2)
It doesn't really need an explanation, but the Bills needed their own category. Ryan Fitzpatrick went to Harvard, which would be great if the Bills were trying to win The Apprentice or secure some venture capital.
Teams That Are Just Too Horrid For Words
Cleveland Browns (0-2)
I almost had a category for "Teams That Start Seneca Wallace" but he's their backup behind the mighty Jake Delhomme, so I cut the Browns some slack.
Detroit Lions (0-2)
Stafford's injury just kills them. They only covered last week because karma won't let Vick cover a spread.
Carolina Panthers (0-2)
Jimmy Clausen is not the answer, unless the question is: "Who is the QB most likely to throw 5 interceptions this week?"
St. Louis Rams (0-2)
Bradford looks good, but the Rams are several large pieces away.
Teams That Start Michael Vick At QB Or Are Coached By Pete Carroll
Philadelphia Eagles (1-1)
Michael Vick is their starting QB. Karma will strike once morel
Seattle Seahawks (1-1)
Pete Carroll has bad karma and is not a good NFL coach.
Teams That Won't Get More Than 7 Wins
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1)
Outside of Jones-Drew, there is very little to like about this team.
New York Jets (1-1)
Overrated! Mark Sanchez is their QB. Not every team will sit back and let him go underneath without any pressure.
Denver Broncos (1-1)
Not as bad as I originally thought, but still not anywhere near good.
Oakland Raiders (1-1)
Unless they get to play the Rams at home every week.
Minnesota Vikings (0-2)
Wow, I can't believe they're this bad.
Arizona Cardinals (1-1)
San Francisco 49ers (0-2)
Derek Anderson vs. Max Hall is a QB controversy. The other team lost 31-6 to the Seahawks. Welcome to the NFC West. Enough said.
The Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys (0-2)
They need their own category because I've never seen a team with this much hype look this bad. They'll finish around .500 but that will require the offensive line to look something better than utterly pathetic. The good news is that Dez Bryant is a legitimate beast. I just wish other people didn't know about him because I've been hyping him since his freshman year at Ok. State. A friend of mine in Stillwater alerted me to his prowess and I haven't been able to avert my eyes when he's on the field. Plays 1-5 at Ok. State were "Pass it to Dez." At least that's what they would have been had I been running the show. The only negative is Tony Romo's having to whisper his rout in his ear after the huddle breaks. Watch it, it's quite comical.
Suspect 2-0 Teams
Chicago Bears (2-0)
Should have lost to Detroit and Dallas is far worse than we thought.
Kansas City Chiefs (2-0)
They're not half bad, but this is not a playoff team.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)
I hope this doesn't beg explaining, although I had them with an over 5.5 wins this season.
Middle of the Pack
Miami Dolphins (2-0)
Not flashy, but they get the job done. Not a Super Bowl contender though.
Cincinnati Bengals (1-1)
Not quite a playoff team. Carson Palmer hasn't been the same since his knee got eaten.
Tennessee Titans (1-1)
Chris Johnson will carry this team. He's a freak of nature.
San Diego Chargers (1-1)
Philip Rivers is chewing out a valet somewhere right now.
Washington Redskins (1-1)
New York Giants (1-1)
Frisky, but not contenders. Plus, one team has Eli Manning at QB.
Playoffs, But Not Super Bowl Contenders
New England Patriots (1-1)
I'm sure Brady's hair has something to do with this, and the suspect defense.
Baltimore Ravens (1-1)
Flacco will get it together and the defense looks ridiculous even without Ed Reed.
Atlanta Falcons (1-1)
Same as last year, I just like them.
Super Bowl Contenders
Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0)
Wow, that's the best defense I've seen in a long time.
Indianapolis Colts (1-1)
I'm still not ready to go against Peyton Manning.
Houston Texans (2-0)
Good luck outscoring them.
Green Bay Packers (2-0)
I liked them to win it all last year. They were my sleeper. I have seen no reason to go against them.
New Orleans Saints (2-0)
Not pretty thus far, but until someone knocks them off, they'll stay in this category.
WEEK 3 PICKS
Atlanta +3.5 at New Orleans
San Francisco -3 at Kansas City
Detroit +11.5 at Minnesota
Houston -2.5 vs. Dallas
Tennessee +2.5 at New York Giants
New England -14.5 vs. Buffalo
Baltimore -11 vs. Cleveland
Pittsburgh -3 at Tampa Bay
Cincinnati -3 at Carolina
Washington -4.5 at St. Louis
Jacksonville +3 vs. Philadelphia
Indianapolis -6 at Denver
San Diego -4.5 at Seattle
Oakland +4.5 at Arizona
Miami -2.5 vs. New York Jets
Green Bay -3 at Chicago (Hammer this line)
Last Week: 10-5-1
Season: 14-14-4
Teams That Start Ryan Fitzpatrick
Buffalo Bills (0-2)
It doesn't really need an explanation, but the Bills needed their own category. Ryan Fitzpatrick went to Harvard, which would be great if the Bills were trying to win The Apprentice or secure some venture capital.
Teams That Are Just Too Horrid For Words
Cleveland Browns (0-2)
I almost had a category for "Teams That Start Seneca Wallace" but he's their backup behind the mighty Jake Delhomme, so I cut the Browns some slack.
Detroit Lions (0-2)
Stafford's injury just kills them. They only covered last week because karma won't let Vick cover a spread.
Carolina Panthers (0-2)
Jimmy Clausen is not the answer, unless the question is: "Who is the QB most likely to throw 5 interceptions this week?"
St. Louis Rams (0-2)
Bradford looks good, but the Rams are several large pieces away.
Teams That Start Michael Vick At QB Or Are Coached By Pete Carroll
Philadelphia Eagles (1-1)
Michael Vick is their starting QB. Karma will strike once morel
Seattle Seahawks (1-1)
Pete Carroll has bad karma and is not a good NFL coach.
Teams That Won't Get More Than 7 Wins
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1)
Outside of Jones-Drew, there is very little to like about this team.
New York Jets (1-1)
Overrated! Mark Sanchez is their QB. Not every team will sit back and let him go underneath without any pressure.
Denver Broncos (1-1)
Not as bad as I originally thought, but still not anywhere near good.
Oakland Raiders (1-1)
Unless they get to play the Rams at home every week.
Minnesota Vikings (0-2)
Wow, I can't believe they're this bad.
Arizona Cardinals (1-1)
San Francisco 49ers (0-2)
Derek Anderson vs. Max Hall is a QB controversy. The other team lost 31-6 to the Seahawks. Welcome to the NFC West. Enough said.
The Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys (0-2)
They need their own category because I've never seen a team with this much hype look this bad. They'll finish around .500 but that will require the offensive line to look something better than utterly pathetic. The good news is that Dez Bryant is a legitimate beast. I just wish other people didn't know about him because I've been hyping him since his freshman year at Ok. State. A friend of mine in Stillwater alerted me to his prowess and I haven't been able to avert my eyes when he's on the field. Plays 1-5 at Ok. State were "Pass it to Dez." At least that's what they would have been had I been running the show. The only negative is Tony Romo's having to whisper his rout in his ear after the huddle breaks. Watch it, it's quite comical.
Suspect 2-0 Teams
Chicago Bears (2-0)
Should have lost to Detroit and Dallas is far worse than we thought.
Kansas City Chiefs (2-0)
They're not half bad, but this is not a playoff team.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)
I hope this doesn't beg explaining, although I had them with an over 5.5 wins this season.
Middle of the Pack
Miami Dolphins (2-0)
Not flashy, but they get the job done. Not a Super Bowl contender though.
Cincinnati Bengals (1-1)
Not quite a playoff team. Carson Palmer hasn't been the same since his knee got eaten.
Tennessee Titans (1-1)
Chris Johnson will carry this team. He's a freak of nature.
San Diego Chargers (1-1)
Philip Rivers is chewing out a valet somewhere right now.
Washington Redskins (1-1)
New York Giants (1-1)
Frisky, but not contenders. Plus, one team has Eli Manning at QB.
Playoffs, But Not Super Bowl Contenders
New England Patriots (1-1)
I'm sure Brady's hair has something to do with this, and the suspect defense.
Baltimore Ravens (1-1)
Flacco will get it together and the defense looks ridiculous even without Ed Reed.
Atlanta Falcons (1-1)
Same as last year, I just like them.
Super Bowl Contenders
Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0)
Wow, that's the best defense I've seen in a long time.
Indianapolis Colts (1-1)
I'm still not ready to go against Peyton Manning.
Houston Texans (2-0)
Good luck outscoring them.
Green Bay Packers (2-0)
I liked them to win it all last year. They were my sleeper. I have seen no reason to go against them.
New Orleans Saints (2-0)
Not pretty thus far, but until someone knocks them off, they'll stay in this category.
WEEK 3 PICKS
Atlanta +3.5 at New Orleans
San Francisco -3 at Kansas City
Detroit +11.5 at Minnesota
Houston -2.5 vs. Dallas
Tennessee +2.5 at New York Giants
New England -14.5 vs. Buffalo
Baltimore -11 vs. Cleveland
Pittsburgh -3 at Tampa Bay
Cincinnati -3 at Carolina
Washington -4.5 at St. Louis
Jacksonville +3 vs. Philadelphia
Indianapolis -6 at Denver
San Diego -4.5 at Seattle
Oakland +4.5 at Arizona
Miami -2.5 vs. New York Jets
Green Bay -3 at Chicago (Hammer this line)
Last Week: 10-5-1
Season: 14-14-4
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