1) The Giants' ground game is unstoppable - The Ravens have one of the most elite defenses in the league, especially against the run. They have not allowed one individual to rush for over 100 yards in the last 29 games. However, The New York Giants came into the game and rushed for a team total of 207 yards and two touchdowns. Brandon Jacobs embarrassed the Ravens the way he was bulldozing over what seemed like the entire Ravens team.
2) The Eagles team, coaches, and management are idiots - McNabb stated " I didn't think there were ties in the NFL". Are you kidding me? He is the leader of this team and should have been aware of the situation. It was a disgrace.
3) Favre is exactly what the Jets needed to succeed - Brett proved that his leadership can carry the Jets right into the playoffs on Thursday against the New England Patriots. He threw for 258 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. This win was huge for the Jets as they are on a mission to end the Patriots dominance of the AFC east.
4) The Lions really are that bad - 0-10. That pretty much speaks for its self. The Panthers ran all over them with a combined team rushing total of 264, a team record. However, there is hope for the Lions. The hope that their young talent like WR Calvin Johnson, rookie RB Kevin Smith, and LB Ernie Sims will someday rejuvenate this team.
5) On the flip side, the Titans really are that good - They are the whole package. They have a defense that terrifies opposing offenses, a running game led by Chris Johnson and Lendale White that can devastate any defense in the league and a passing game that can take over if the run fails. What more could you ask for?
November 17, 2008 at 10:16 PM
I agree 100% with 1-4 but #5 I think is a bit of an overstatement. Now I'm not taking anything away from what the Titans are doing because their playing good football, but I think the league is weaker this season than it was last season when the Patriots went undefeated.
If you look at the NFL as of right now there are 2 teams with 1 win, the Loins with no wins, 3 teams with 2 wins, and since the Browns won there are only 2 teams with 3 wins. Also the two contenders in the Titans division, the Colts and Jaguars have more loses now than they did all of last season.
Are they a good team? Yeah, but I think some of it has to do with the lack of performance from some of the other teams in the league.