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Post by locdawg251 on Sept 7, 2009 16:17:53 GMT -5
Sorry, no time for a writeup this week. But here's the Power Rankings. Post your own thoughts on who was the biggest disappointment/surprise this week.
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Post by locdawg251 on Sept 7, 2009 16:23:16 GMT -5
Big matchup this week between the Colts(4-0) and the Titans(4-0). Should be a great match up as the Colts boast the the leagues 2nd highest scoring offense, while the Titans brag about their stingy defense, 2nd best in the league in points allowed.
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Post by TheMainEvent on Sept 7, 2009 16:23:29 GMT -5
im my own biggest disappointment, 2nd loss of the year, both losses within a score where I should've won those games. Yes I may not be expected to win any games, but I expect to win them all, and losing to a great team like NY Giants when you have the game in your grasp really is disappointing
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Post by xCRUFFx on Sept 7, 2009 17:53:45 GMT -5
Tuesday Morning Quarterback - observations:
- 4 undefeated teams remain: Broncos, Patriots, Titans, and Colts. Coincidentally, each undefeated team is facing another undefeated team in week 5 .. so there will only be 2 undefeated teams at the start of Week 6
- Falcons, Texans, Saints and Browns are still looking for their first win ... what do all 4 teams have in common? They are being outscored at an almost 2 to 1 ratio
- The addition of Tony Gonzalez was thought to bring the Atlanta offense to the next level .. so far, the Falcons have scored a stunning 7 points. Opponents have outscored the Falcons at almost an 11-1 ratio. Ryan, Turner, White, and Gonzalez needs to gel and get that offense clicking.
- the top 5 ranking teams are all from the AFC .. 7 of the top 10 rated teams come from the AFC .. which isn't a surprise given the AFC's dominance over the past 10 years
- there are several surprise teams at the top of the power rankings: (1) Rams - coming from a disastrous 2-14 season is currently leading the NFC West at 3-1 with 2 important wins over division rivals Seattle and San Francisco, giving the Rams a 2 game lead plus tie breakers
(2) Broncos - sporting a 4-0 record, the loss of Cutler has not affected the Denver. The Broncos has scored the third most points (120) and are tied for 4th in terms of points allowed. It seems like the Broncos have both offense and defense firing on all cylinders.
(3) Bills - after an opening day loss to the Patriots, the Bills have reeled off 3 straight wins. the TO experiment hasn't paid dividends, with TO only accounting for 11 catches for 160 yards and zero touchdowns. However, you can say that having TO on the field has made life easier for Marshawn Lynch who currently leads the league in rushing TDs with 8, twice as many as the next RB
- Upset of the week: The Redskins losing to the Buccaneers was a surprise ... although one could argue that it was only a matter of time before Sage Rosenfelds to came back down to earth.
- Injury of the week: The Bills lost QB Trent Edwards for the next few weeks. Unhappy with the talent at QB, the Bills have signed free-agent Rex Grossman. It appears that Grossman will likely start over incumbent backup Ryan Fitzpatrick in week 5.
- Game of the week: Broncos vs. Patriots. Two undefeated teams, with top ranked offenses and defenses ... on paper, this looks like a game that the Patriots should win. But i wouldn't count out the Broncos who have shown that they are more than capable of putting up more than a fight.
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Post by nikov10 on Sept 7, 2009 17:58:58 GMT -5
I hope the Broncos take out the pats this week so i can continue my climb up that list
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Post by fatboybobPSN on Sept 7, 2009 18:11:30 GMT -5
Chargers are disappointing. Mainly the 2ndary. They have let 7 int's in 2 of my losses hit the turf. Game changing plays since my offense has yet to define itself.
We brought in a well respected doctor to educate our secondary. His message: You cannot get the swine flu by holding onto the pigskin. Why?
It's not actually pigskin, it's cowhide now you friggen dolts. It's also 2009 for those keeping track.
Antoine Cason, the 2nd year nickleback is the most guilty. He seemed to get the message. "I think I have the ability to be a starter, but I'm leaving 'splash plays' all over the football field. Right now I'm nothing more than a body."
"I thought pigs could fly until coach brought in this Doc... I think his name was Larry. Is it 4:20 yet, I need a break?"
Coach Turner had this to add. "The offense is a serious concern right now, that's my responsibility. I respect what Sean Peyton has done in N.O. and may take some of his ideas and put them into the offense."
Hey coach, what about "lights out" merriman? Asks a reporter who somehow got past security. By security I mean one of Vick's rehabbed pit bulls. Not much of a guard dog at this point.
"It's easy to see why he is being limited in MADDEN 10, he has more aggression off the field than on it, states coach Turner. The bitch probably deserved it though so his status on the team is the same. I'll use this situation as motivation for this disgraced act. Steroids will do this to a man."
On a serious note: The Cards are also disappointing. Superbowl participants who will make a lot of noise this year. It may start with the Texans in week 5. Not sure if that game was played yet.
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Post by thebxhunter on Sept 7, 2009 19:01:54 GMT -5
On a serious note: The Cards are also disappointing. Superbowl participants who will make a lot of noise this year. It may start with the Texans in week 5. Not sure if that game was played yet. yeah the offense is starting off slow but i promise you this will change and the game is gonna be played later tonight
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Post by TheMainEvent on Sept 8, 2009 15:39:36 GMT -5
good writeups guys, dont feel shy about doing writeups of your own every week, those were good reads
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Post by xCRUFFx on Sept 8, 2009 20:50:08 GMT -5
i'll definately try to do some writing ... more of the interesting tidbits of info type
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