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What We Learned: NFL Week 14
New York Jets - Resounding and much needed win against a depleted Chiefs squad as they keep their playoff hopes alive.
New England Patriots - Got all they could handle from the Redskins but Brady and Gronkowski proved to be too much in the end.
Buffalo Bills - Falling apart, crumbling, disintegrating, etc.
Miami Dolphins - Winning ways come to an end as Vick spoils the party. Read more…
What We Learned: NFL Week 13
New York Jets - Opened it up in the 4th quarter. Much needed victory.
New England Patriots - Had a little more trouble with the Colts than anyone expected but a win is a win and their in the driver’s seat.
Buffalo Bills - Have now lost 5 in a row since Fitzpatrick’s extension.
Miami Dolphins - Look like a buzz-saw as they have won 4 or their last 5 games.
Denver Broncos - Tebow and the Broncos complete another second half comeback and find themselves atop the AFC West.
Kansas City Chiefs - A Hail Mary touchdown pass at the end of the first half proved to be the game winner, who would have guessed that.
Oakland Raiders - Terrible performance in Miami and lost their grasp on the division in the process.
San Diego Chargers - Finally, a win!
Baltimore Ravens - Stop everything, they avoided a letdown!
Pittsburgh Steelers - Looking more and more like the Steelers of old as the season progresses.
Cleveland Browns - Someone needs to tell the receivers that they have to actually catch and hold onto the ball.
Cincinnati Bengals - Showed their youth and inexperience against the pride of the AFC North.
Houston Texans - Great win against a quality opponent. Hopefully Andre Johnson isn’t hurt too seriously though.
Indianapolis Colts - Great effort down the stretch but a winless season looks to be inevitable.
Tennessee Titans - CJ finally put up back to back fantastic performances, look out for the Titans.
Jacksonville Jaguars - New coach same old result.
New York Giants - Valiant effort but fell just short.
Dallas Cowboys - That clock mismanagement sums up the Cowboys over the past decade. Why didn’t they call a timeout after the Dez Bryant catch and why are you icing your own kicker?!
Philadelphia Eagles - The Eagles are officially done after that performance…pathetic.
Washington Redskins - Played well for 3 quarters, too bad the game lasts 4.
San Francisco 49ers - Another dominating win against an inferior opponent, no letdowns.
St. Louis Rams - Um, yea…
Arizona Cardinals - Defense is much improved and Kolb is back. Look like a playoff team’s worst nightmare.
Seattle Seahawks - I would not want to play the Seahawks looking at the way Marshawn Lynch is playing right now, beast mode.
Chicago Bears - First Jay Cutler, now Matt Forte. The Bears playoff chances just took a major hit.
Green Bay Packers - Barely cleared their last hurdle and should cruise to an undefeated record.
Detroit Lions - Lost 2 in a row but favorable schedule the rest of the way with the exception of the Packers.
Minnesota Vikings - Percy Harvin was sensational but Ponder made a critical mistake in crunch time.
Atlanta Falcons - Horrible loss against a Schaub-less Texans squad. Extremely inconsistent.
New Orleans Saints - Scary, scary, scary!…at home. We’ll see what they look like outside in January.
Tampa Bay Bucs - Haven’t been winning with Freeman, definitely not going to win without him.
Carolina Panthers - Cam looks like a seasoned vet. He’s gonna be gooooood!
What We Learned: NFL Week 12
New York Jets - A win is a win, but what an ugly win it was.
New England Patriots - Despite the revolving door in the secondary the defense continues to progress.
Buffalo Bills - Fitzpatrick and the Bills are 0-4 since his contract extension.
Miami Dolphins - Another close, tough loss. Read more…
What We Learned: NFL Week 11
New York Jets - Sanchez can’t complete a pass if his first option isn’t open, the defense can’t stop a quarterback who they know is going to run, and Rex Ryan is cursing at fans. Jets are in big trouble.
New England Patriots - Despite the revolving door in the secondary the defense continues to progress.
Buffalo Bills - Fitzpatrick and the Bills are 0-4 since his contract extension.
Miami Dolphins - 3 in a row. Told you the Fins weren’t as bad as their record said they were.
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What We Learned: NFL Week 10
I’m switching up the format of “What We Learned” so I can include every single NFL team instead of just a few.
New York Jets – Soooo, about that Rex Ryan defense…
New England Patriots – Two words, vintage Brady.
Buffalo Bills – David Nelson’s touchdown catch and celebration with his cheerleader girlfriend was by far the highlight for the Bills.
Miami Dolphins – Two in a row! I like their chances to make it 3 at home against the sputtering Bills. Read more…
2011 AFC West Preview & Predictions
San Diego Chargers
The Chargers are notorious under-achievers, but I think this is the year they finally live up to all the hype and talent level. Philip Rivers is a top 5 quarterback in the NFL and he has plenty of weapons to work with. Malcolm Floyd and Vincent Jackson are big receivers who pose substantial mis-matches for opposing defenses. Couple that with a fast, opportunistic defense and the Chargers should come away with the division crown.
Key Arrivals – Laurent Robinson, Travis LaBoy, Takeo Spikes, Bob Sanders
Key Departures – Darren Sproles, Legedu Naanee, Buster Davis, Kevin Burnett
Prediction – 11-5/First in AFC West Read more…
NFL Power Rankings (Week 14)
1) Saints (12-0) – LW 1
The Saints capitalized on a chip-shot missed field goal and came away with a 33-30 victory in overtime against the Redskins.
2) Colts (12-0) – LW 2
The Colts kept their undefeated season alive with a win against the streaking Titans.
3) Vikings (10-2) – LW 3
Favre finally looked human against a stifling Cardinals defense.
4) Chargers (9-3) – LW 4
The Chargers are on an impressive 7 game win streak.
5) Bengals (9-3) – LW 5
They clinched their first winning record since 1991 with their win against the Lions last week.
6) Cardinals (8-4) – LW 6
The Cardinals are a surprising 3-3 at home and 5-1 on the road this season.
7) Packers (8-4) – LW 10
The Packer’s defense, which is rated #1 overall, was flying around the field in their MNF win against the Ravens.
8) Eagles (8-4) – LW 9
They took advantage of an injury plagued Falcons team last week.
9) Broncos (8-4) – LW 12
An absolute rout of the Chiefs helped the Broncos keep pace in the top-heavy AFC West.
10) Cowboys (8-4) – LW 8
Their usual December woes began with their loss against the Giants last week.
11) Patriots (7-5) – LW 7
They just can’t get it done in Miami.
12) Giants (7-5) – LW 14
The only time the Giants show some spirit is when they play the Cowboys.
13) Jaguars (7-5) – LW 17
A win against the Dolphins next week will put them in great position to make the playoffs.
14) Dolphins (6-6) – LW 19
Chad Henne is growing into a better qb everyday.
15) Steeleres (6-6) – LW 11
They’re to good to keep blowing these leads.
16) Ravens (6-6) – LW 13
Their offense has struggled for most of the season.
17) Titans (5-7) – LW 15
Wasted opportunities stopped the Titans 5 game win streak.
18) Falcons (6-6) – LW 16
Injuries to Matt Ryan and Michael Turner were too much to overcome against the Eagles.
19) Jets (6-6) – LW 21
Rookie Mark Sanchez will not play next week due to a knee injury.
20) Panthers (5-7) – LW 22
Turnovers, turnovers, turnovers.
21) 49ers (5-7) – LW 20
Vernon Davis has emerged as a legitimate, consistent threat in the passing game.
22) Bears (5-7) – LW 23
Not an impressive win against a bad Rams team.
23) Texans (5-7) – LW 18
They have the talent but they don’t know how to play a complete 60 minutes.
24) Seahawks (5-7) – LW 25
One week they’re impressive, the next week they look horrible.
25) Raiders (4-8) – LW 28
Gradkowski to Murphy is looking like a solid combination the past 3 weeks, just ask the Steelers.
26) Bills (4-8) – LW 24
No offense and a poor run defense aren’t a great combination for success.
27) Redskins (3-9) – LW 27
Tough loss against the undefeated Saints. Suisham has to make that chip-shot field goal.
28) Chiefs (3-9) – LW 26
Embarrassing outing at home against the Broncos.
29) Lions (2-10) – LW 29
Stafford is out next week due to a shoulder injury.
30) Bucs (1-11) – LW 30
Rookie qb Josh Freeman’s 5 interceptions were too much for the Bucs to overcome and beat the Panthers.
31) Rams (1-11) – LW 31
Injuries have absolutely dismantled the Rams.
32) Browns (1-11) – LW 32
Another loss at home, they’re now 0-5.
