OFFICIAL NFL week 4 thread

[Adrenaline]

Good game for NE.

 

[SSSnail]

And just like that, we're in the history book with all kinds of touchdowns in one game.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

good win tonight, but the final score hides a struggling offense, i think.

 

[SSSnail]

good win tonight, but the final score hides a struggling offense, i think.

If you take away the 21 points by the special team, I think we're still coming out ahead. But you're right, that's what I was thinking too. But, had Moss caught that ball instead of fumbling around with it the numbers would have been different.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Chad Henne has the inside track on winning the league's defensive MVP, it seems.

 

[Fingolfin269]

Hard to judge a team's offense when they are never on the field thanks to DEF/ST TDs.

 

[Gibson486]

Hard to judge a team's offense when they are never on the field thanks to DEF/ST TDs.

LOL, my thoughts too.

<----sad, he was gonna pick up NE on fantasy, but decided not to be "dumb".

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Hard to judge a team's offense when they are never on the field thanks to DEF/ST TDs.

I read that quickly and at first, thought you said STDs. D:

 

[Gibson486]

So whats the deal with Randy Moss, is he even playing tonight?

he got shut down by Revis Jr. He almost got a TD, but it was over thrown a tad bit.

 

[Gibson486]

Chad Henne has the inside track on winning the league's defensive MVP, it seems.

I agree. I think Thigpen is better.

 

[lupi]

Best thing about the game is how well it looks for the jets. Dolphins offense struggling to break the 15point marl for the season, patriots looking very unexperienced on all sides of the ball, and miami has almost completed is home-versus the division schedule.

 

[Gibson486]

Best thing about the game is how well it looks for the jets. Dolphins offense struggling to break the 15point marl for the season, patriots looking very unexperienced on all sides of the ball, and miami has almost completed is home-versus the division schedule.

Jets are on borrowed time. They are playing better than they really are. That said, LT is showing that he still has gas in the tank. They are not a bad team by any means, but Mark Sanchez, I am still not impressed by him.

 

[lupi]

There combined loss total is 1 pt and from all reports they are planning on having Holmes, Pace, and Revis back starting this week. If they manage to beat the Vikes this week, that could be a strong statement game.

 

[gimmewhitecastles]

Jets are on borrowed time. They are playing better than they really are. That said, LT is showing that he still has gas in the tank. They are not a bad team by any means, but Mark Sanchez, I am still not impressed by him.

he's definitely game managing well but even if teams load the box to stop the run, they are going to get burned by play action. and no doubt keller is a stud.

braylon edwards looks like he's even fixed his dropsies as well.

 

[krunchykrome]

any sites have the latest power rankings out?

 

[AstroManLuca]

any sites have the latest power rankings out?

Someone leaked ESPN's power rankings early:

1. Steelers (1)
>QB Ben Roethlisberger is back from suspension, making Pittsburgh one of the NFL's most complete teams.
2. Saints (2)

3. Packers (4)
>Should turnovers and sloppy play the past two weeks be a cause for concern?
4. Jets (7)
>As good as the Jets offense has been the past three weeks, it will get even better with the debut of Santonio Holmes.
5. Falcons (5)
>Late-game experiences against Saints, 49ers could signify a team on its way.
6. Ravens (8)
>QB Joe Flacco came of age in beating Pittsburgh.
7. Texans (9)
>Return of Brian Cushing will spark defense.
8. Patriots (10)
>Bill Belichick may be struggling with his defense, but he has no concerns about the offense and special teams.
9. Colts (3)
>Giveaways in red zone were killer in Jacksonville.
10. Chiefs (15)
>Will extra prep time pay off against Peyton Manning?
11. Bears (6)
>The offensive linemen should donate their checks to charity this week.
12. Chargers (18)
>Pats likely to provide much more resistance than Cards.
13. Dolphins (11)
>The loss of two home games in the division could doom the Dolphins into another third place finish in the AFC East.
14. Cowboys (16)
>Even though the Cowboys are 1-2, they still look like the best team in the NFC East.
15. Vikings (17)
>Is the early bye good or bad for the veteran Vikings?
16. Redskins (21)
>Donovan McNabb got his deserved revenge with his victory in Philadelphia Sunday.
17. Eagles (14)
>The Eagles have gone from quarterback crisis to quarterback disaster.
18. Bengals (12)
>The offense has an identity crisis and it's costing the Bengals games.
19. Titans (13)
>They need to shore up pass defense for Dallas.
20. Giants (24)
>Too bad the Giants defense can't get the Bears' offensive line on demand on their cable.
21. Broncos (23)
>Orton's been great, but needs some run-game help
22. Jaguars (26)
>Win over Colts re-energized franchise, city.
23. Buccaneers (20)

24. Rams (27)

25. Cardinals (22)
>Whisenhunt was right when he said neither Cards QB will scare the Saints
26. Seahawks (19)

27. Browns (30)
>Finally the Browns get a win, but upcoming schedule makes it tough to maintain success.
28. 49ers (25)

29. Raiders (28)
>The Raiders can't survive giving up rushing yards like Houston got.
30. Panthers

31. Lions (31)
>Throwing 54 times with QB Shaun Hill is not a formula for success.
32. Bills (32)
>Once again, the Bills will be hard pressed to win a game in the AFC East.

I guess some of the comments are missing.

Oh and I think the Steelers are overrated. #1 after losing? Psh.

 

[gimmewhitecastles]

i can't believe dallas, last place in the nfc east is ranked higher than all the other nfc east teams. this power rankings is bullshit.

 

[lupi]

I was looking at that list thinking there are several teams near the top I'd move down...but who would replace them. So much meh this year as far as teams taking total control of their schedule.


And thanks to the no-show last night, fins canned their special teams coach.

 

[JD50]

Ravens are number 6, but two of the teams that they've beaten are higher on the list? lol.

 

[JD50]

Oh, and, suck it Stooler fans. I'm tired of hearing your whiny ass excuses. You'd think they're the only team that has ever had to play without key players.

 

[AMDZen]

Fox sports power rankings look a lot better then ESPN's. They are so biased its not even funny. The broncos were 6-0 last year and were still listed as #15, the Chiefs go 3-0 and are already #10? Please, everyone knows the Chiefs will fall apart, no way they can keep it up.

 

[AstroManLuca]

I was looking at that list thinking there are several teams near the top I'd move down...but who would replace them. So much meh this year as far as teams taking total control of their schedule.


And thanks to the no-show last night, fins canned their special teams coach.

Exactly, that's what I was thinking. No team is really dominant this year the way the Colts were most of last year or the Patriots were in 2007.

I would however move the Jets and Ravens up a bit and move the Saints and Steelers down.

 

[Bibble]

There combined loss total is 1 pt and from all reports they are planning on having Holmes, Pace, and Revis back starting this week. If they manage to beat the Vikes this week, that could be a strong statement game.

"If they manage"? Have a little more faith, my friend. The Vikings have not played well so far this season. Favre can still launch some big ones but they are almost never caught, and he still throws too many interceptions (which Jets D will be all over). Harvin will easily be covered by either Revis or Cromartie. AP is great, but the Jets will know to watch him carefully. Shiancoe would be a good option but he is going to be busy blocking to protect Favre against Jets blitzes. Minnesota defense will have a hard time neutralizing LT, Edwards, and presumably Holmes, especially if Sanchez continues to play solid football as he has in the past 3 weeks. Also factor in that the Jets will be playing at home and yours truly will be there cheering them on. A Jets victory is all but certain.

 

[AstroManLuca]

Fox sports power rankings look a lot better then ESPN's. They are so biased its not even funny. The broncos were 6-0 last year and were still listed as #15, the Chiefs go 3-0 and are already #10? Please, everyone knows the Chiefs will fall apart, no way they can keep it up.

Yeah, those are much more reasonable.

On the other hand, the Fox power rankings put the Chiefs at #9, even higher than ESPN has them!

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Someone leaked ESPN's power rankings early:


I guess some of the comments are missing.

Oh and I think the Steelers are overrated. #1 after losing? Psh.

Those are AWFUL ratings.