For the blog this week, we’ll be doing something a little different. I unfortunately missed most of this weekend’s games, I’m going to go over the current state of each division. And trust me, there are some interesting ones, as you’ll see right away.
AFC East: I don’t think I’ve ever seen a division like this. Every team is 3-3 right now. I’m expecting the Patriots to pull away, but who knows? They don’t look so good this year. The beleaguered Jets are there too, along with the disappointing Bills and ever-changing Dolphins.
AFC North: Out with the old, in with the new? Well, maybe. The Steelers and Ravens have perennially led this division, and the Ravens are still in the lead right now. But after losing two key defensive starters in Ray Lewis and Lardarius Webb, things might get harder for them. Also, they’re facing the Texans this week, and that’ll be a big test. The Bengals are second at 3-3, while the Steelers and Browns are struggling.
AFC South: The Texans are definitely dominating this division right now. Even though they just lost, they are tied for the best record in the AFC. Some of the other members of the division are rebuilding (2-3 Indy and 1-4 Jacksonville). But Tennessee is somewhere in between. They should be better than 2-4, but CJ2K just isn’t producing right now, and Jake Locker is still injured.
AFC West: Last year, the Raiders almost won the division. Before that, the Chiefs were victorious. This year, Peyton Manning and the Broncos are tied for the lead with an extremely inconsistent Chargers team. I’m surprised that Norv Turner is still coaching San Diego after all this time, but if he pulls off a playoff berth, his job is going to be safe. Denver and San Diego are currently sitting at 3-3.
NFC East: This division has a reputation for being tough. It lost some of its credibility in the past few years, but now the other teams are pushing the defending champion Giants. Turnover-prone Philadelphia is clinging to second place, tied with a Redskins team that has been energized by the emergence of RG3 and a surprisingly good running back in Alfred Morris. Who would have thought that the Cowboys would be in last after they defeated New York earlier in the season?
NFC North: The Packers in third place? Wow. This division has been flipped upside down since last year. Chicago is in first at 4-1, and they have a half-game lead over 4-2 Minnesota. Meanwhile, the Packers and Lions, playoff teams from last year, are sitting at 3-3 and 2-3, respectively. The NFL is very strange.
NFC South: With all the hype for Cam Newton, it’s surprising that the Panthers have one win this season, and that the quiet Falcons are the league’s only undefeated team. The Falcons just can’t seem to win in the playoffs, though. I think they may turn that around this year. The Buccaneers have shown some signs of improvement under Greg Schiano, whereas the Saints are the season’s most disappointing team. They aren’t winless any more, but they’re still only 1-4.
NFC West: This division is really good! Two years ago, Seattle won this division with a LOSING RECORD. Now, the NFC West is the strongest division in football, at least according to records. The Cardinals are in the lead, but they’ve been in a slump. They’re tied with the Seahawks, who are doing surprisingly well under inexperienced Russell Wilson, and the 49ers, who just got demolished by New York. Don’t sleep on the Rams, though; they have been surprisingly good and have Greg Zuerlein, who may be the best kicker in the league in a year or two.
Overall, I didn’t realize until writing this how convoluted the NFL standings are this year. Anything can happen! See you next week.
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