1. NY Giants (4-0)
Last Week – 1
The Giants keep rolling as Manning hurts himself, apparently on nothing. He basically spiked himself while he was throwing the football. He kind of looked like Edward Norton beating himself up in Fight Club.
2. Indianapolis Colts (4-0)
Last Week – 3
Indy didn’t mess around this week against the injury filled Seahawks. It wasn’t even until with 8 minutes left in the game did the Colts let the Seahawks into the endzone and by that time it was 34-3. It looks as if the Colts are finally clicking and have stopped messing around.
3. New England Patriots (3-1)
Last Week – 4
Yes, the referees made two crucial pansy-calls on the Ravens which essentially killed their chances of winning the game, however, the way they kept answering this tough Ravens defense was admirable. Tom Brady got outplayed by Joe Flacco yet the Patriots still found a way to win. That’s what great teams do.
4. Minnesota Vikings (4-0)
Last Week – 5
As much as I wanted to see Brett Favre get hammered, he was spectacular on Monday night. I guess it’s just a matter of motivation with Favre and nothing motivates someone more than sticking it to their former team. The Vikings in general were so energized, I don’t think anyone in the league could’ve stopped them.
5. New Orleans Saints (4-0)
Last Week – 6
Another great victory for the Saints without the help of Drew Brees, which begs the question: Why does Sean Payton hate fantasy football? After unleashing Brees for 9 TDs in the first two weeks, he’s put up a big ole goose egg in weeks 2 and 3. Is her trying make our heads explode?
6. Baltimore Ravens (3-1)
Last Week – 2
The Ravens definitely have a case in blaming the referees for affecting the outcome of the game, but they have to hand it to the Patriots for teaching them a thing or two about winning. Still, the Ravens are extremely good and are certainly not the 6th best team in the league. I feel for the Bengals this week as the Ravens are poised to let out their frustration somehow.
7. Chicago Bears (3-1)
Last Week – 12
Had Matt Forte not broken through for a decent game this week, there would have been mass suicides amongst fantasy owners, thankfully this did not happen. It looked for a while that the Lions were going to give the Bears a run for their money but then the Bears pulled away in the second half.
8. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2)
Last Week – 10
See what happens when the Steelers get a running game? This was a totally dominant victory over Chargers this week. Rashard Mendenhall enters this week as the waiver wire mad-crush of the week. Fast Willie has got to be feeling pretty insecure right about now. I hate Hines Ward.
9. Atlanta Falcons (2-1)
Last Week – 8
No play, little change!
10. Philadelphia Eagles (2-1)
Last Week – 9
No play, little change!
11. Denver Broncos (4-0)
Last Week – 15
It pretty sad when Kyle Orton outplays Tony Romo yet here we are. However, Kyle Orton hasn’t been terrible this season and has actually been a big contributor to the Bronco’s success. Whatever they’re doing, they need to keep it going because 4-0 doesn’t lie. This week against the Pats should be a litmus test for their true quality.
12. San Francisco 49ers (3-1)
Last Week – 13
They finally signed Michael Crabtree and it feels so good. Too bad he’s not going to be any kind of help until 2010, but that’s beside the point. Despite all this, beating the Rams 35-0 is pretty good even though they did play the Rams. This team is certifiably good and will only get better as the young team gains experience.
13. NY Jets (3-1)
Last Week – 7
The jets are still good, but this was a HUGE wake-up call for all Jets fans. That wake up call? Things aren’t fixed just yet. Sanchez had three great weeks, but this week against the Saints, he just looked, well, like a rookie. They have a nice start going, but they also had a nice start last season too.
14. Cincinnati Bengals (3-1)
Last Week – 17
No, this week’s game against the Browns shouldn’t have been as close as it was and credit the Bengals for having the testes to go for the win in the final seconds of overtime, but they didn’t fold which is a major quality of every Bengals team. That’s why I am encouraged with them, they didn’t fold. And when you hang your hat on that accomplishment, it means you are officially a tortured fan.
15. San Diego Chargers (2-2)
Last Week – 11
Up until the 4th quarter, the Chargers looked horrible. I just don’t get this team; they have all the pieces but just can’t get it together. Wait…I forgot about Norv Turner. Say no more.
16. Dallas Cowboys (2-2)
Last Week – 14
If Tony Romo has another game like he had this week against the Broncos, Jerry Jones if going to kidnap his parents. In fact, I’m starting to think that aliens have kidnapped Romo and replaced him with a suck-bot. He just isn’t throwing the ball the way we are used to seeing him and it’s killing the Cowboys.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-2)
Last Week – 22
I was really starting to get worried about the Jags after the first weeks of the season but this week’s victory against the Titans has made me feel better. MoJo Drew is essentially carrying the team, but Garrard is contributing and Mike Sims-Walker has come out of nowhere to contribute. It’s hard to say where the Jags will land because we’ve seen them fall on their face as well as impress.
18. Houston Texans (2-2)
Last Week – 23
I really don’t have anything interesting to say about the Texans, especially since they only beat the Raiders this week. So lets just move!
19. Arizona Cardinals (1-2)
Last Week – 19
No play, no change!
20. Green Bay Packers (2-2)
Last Week – 16
Was it just me or did Aaron Rodgers spend more time on his face than his feet? It looks like Green Bay’s problems are linked to their offensive line which could mean HUGE problems. Hopefully with the bye week this week, some of their O-line injuries could heal up and help keep Aaron upright.
21. Miami Dolphins (1-3)
Last Week – 26
Who knew Chad Henne was the spark the Dolphins needed. Sure he didn’t play especially well, but at least he didn’t make any mistakes. The Ronnie Brown/Ricky Williams combo was working like it was 2006. The Dolphins are back.
22. Tennessee Titans (0-4)
Last Week – 18
Uggggghhhh! I don’t even know what’s going on here. There’s no reason they shouldn’t give Vince Young a shot. The season is pretty much dead at this point, why not?
23. Buffalo Bills (1-3)
Last Week – 20
Marshawn Lynch’s triumphant return saw him getting 8 carries, which was only one less than Fred Jackson. In the end, this Bills team is horrible and there’ nothing anyone can do about it. Boys, pack your bags for Toronto.
24. Seattle Seahawks (1-3)
Last Week – 21
Oh Seneca Wallace, why are you even in the league? Hasselbeck is threatening to come back but it can’t come soon enough for the Seahawks season. One more week with Wallace might dig the Hawks too deep a hole to get out for the playoffs.
25. Washington Redskins (2-2)
Last Week – 28
Beating the Buccaneers this week was like proving that the Redskins are the smartest kid in a special ed. class. The only bright spot is that the Redskins finally got Clinton Portis into the game.
26. Carolina Panthers (0-3)
Last Week – 27
No play, little change!
27. Detroit Lions (1-3)
Last Week – 24
One word –Frisky! I like this Lions team. They might not be very good, but they all believe in what they are doing and that’s nice to see. The injury to Matthew Stafford is hard to ignore, but hopefully it won’t keep him down.
28. Oakland Raiders (1-3)
Last Week – 25
Quote of the week: Jamarcus Russell is still trying to play himself into game shape. Isn’t that what training camp is all about?
29. Cleveland Browns (0-4)
Last Week – 31
This week’s performance by Josh Cribbs is the single reason why Braylon Edwards got traded to the Jets. Other than that, the Browns are still terrible.
30. Kansas City Chiefs (0-4)
Last Week – 29
Stink!
31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4)
Last Week – 30
Stank!
32. St. Louis Rams (0-4)
Last Week – 32
Stunk!
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