As always home teams in caps.

INDIANAPOLIS 16, Jacksonville 10
New Orleans 32, ATLANTA 27
Houston 30, TAMPA BAY 20
CINCINNATI 27, Pittsburgh 24
UPSET – CAROLINA 26, Tennessee 21
PHILADELPHIA 26, Arizona 20
KANSAS CITY 27, Denver 24
Buffalo 24, DALLAS 18
CLEVELAND 20, St. Louis 13
MIAMI 23, Washington 17

Baltimore 24, SEATTLE 16
SAN FRANCISCO 32, New York Giants 26
CHICAGO 30, Detroit 23

New England 27, NEW YORK JETS 23
GREEN BAY 36, Minnesota 30

I’m going with Carolina as my upset based off of Cam Newton’s comments this week. Cam pretty much said his season has been a failure because he doesn’t have the wins. He’s become a leader on that team in a very short period of time and I think a comment like this will get his teammates to rally behind him.

There were two games that I went back and forth with because of late scratches.

Philadelphia – They’ve got no DeSean Jackson today because of his alarm clock not going off and causing him to miss a team meeting (cough cough bullshit). I still think the Eagles will win but lowered the margin of victory. Jackson hasn’t been much of a factor and well the Cardinals don’t have Kevin Kolb.

Washington – They decided to start Rex Grossman over John Beck. I had Miami winning this game but as of hearing this news I thought of flipping this game in the ‘Skins favor. Then I remembered what Grossman did in his last start, four interceptions on 22 passes.

I’ve got the Colts getting their first win this week against the Jaguars. Jacksonville has arguably the worst offense in the NFL and I think they’ll make Indy’s defense look better then it actually is. I also see Indianapolis players starting to play with more fire, much like the Miami guys did, as they near an 0-16 season. They’ve got a winnable game and the guys should come out fired up ready to get off the goose egg.

The late games today should be great.

I’ve got Chicago continuing the roll they’re on by squeezing out a win over the Lions. The reason, I don’t see Matt Forte turning the ball over in key situations again.

Much like last week my heart tells me the Giants will win but because of injuries I just can’t pull the trigger. They get Hakeem Nicks back but could lose Mario Manningham, and there is still no Ahmad Bradshaw. The 49ers defense is much better then the Patriots, so I’m not sure if Eli can carry them to a win again. If he does, his MVP chances could skyrocket (yes, I know Aaron Rodgers has that on lock down).

Patriots / Jets on Sunday Night Football should be a great game. The Jets are on a roll while the Patriots are actually on a two game losing streak. They’re tied for first and the winner is pretty much in control of the division. (Sorry Bills fans, I still have doubts). I think the Patriots pull this one out on the road, there’s no way they lose three straight. They look bad right now but you know Bill has been up their asses all week.

Last Week – 9-4
Season 70-30
UPSET – 4-3
LOCK – 5-2
Correct Scores – 0
Partially Correct Scores – 6

As usual home teams in caps.

DALLAS 26, Seattle 19
LOCK – Atlanta 33, INDIANAPOLIS 16
BUFFALO 31, New York Jets 20
HOUSTON 27, Cleveland 13
San Francisco 23, WASHINGTON 20
NEW ORLEANS 33, Tampa Bay 17
UPSET – Miami 22, KANSAS CITY 20

Cincinnati 23, TENNESSEE 20
OAKLAND 30, Denver 13
NEW ENGLAND 24, New York Giants 20
St. Louis 20, ARIZONA 16
Green Bay 27, SAN DIEGO 24

PITTSBURGH 23, Baltimore 20
Chicago 25, PHILADELPHIA 22

Lock is Atlanta over Indianapolis, pretty much needs no explanation. My upset does. Kansas City may be hot lately but I like how Miami performed against the Giants last week. If it wasn’t for an almost perfect game by Eli Manning they would have pulled off the upset. The Dolphins played with some urgency and I expect that again this week, the difference will be the Chiefs don’t have an Eli Manning.

I expect Buffalo to put some big points on the Jets defense. I know, I know how do I figure. Well Buffalo has been a high scoring machine at home this year, while the Jets defense has been very generous on the road.

The Patriots / Giants will be a great game but it pains me to say New England should pull it out. The Giants defense will terrorize Brady like they did in the Super Bowl. The difference this time isn’t a Plaxico Burress or David Tyree but it’s the lack of the Giants two best weapons, Hakeem Nick and Ahmad Bradshaw.

The 49ers are 3-0 on the East Coast this year and I expect them to beat the banged up ‘Skins to go 4-0, it will be close though.

Here’s my real shocker this week, more then the Dolphins. I think the Bears will go into Philadelphia and win Monday night. Yes, the offense was spectacular last week, they looked like the dream team they were supposed to be but who did they play, the Dallas Cowboys. Yes, their defense is good but the ‘Boys game planned for classic Andy Reid aka pass happy abandon the run. Chicago won’t make that mistake. The Eagles defense will tee off on Jay Cutler but I think the Bears will lean heavy on Forte, who should consistently get to the Eagles linebackers. If Cutler minimizes the turnovers and just make the passes he’s given the Bears could pull this off. I have these two teams very evenly matched this week, which means I can bust big on this pick. Meaning watch the Eagles go and blow the Bears out but I’m sticking with my gut, a Bears upset.

Last Week – 8-5
Season 61-26
UPSET – 3-3
LOCK – 4-2
Correct Scores – 0
Partially Correct Scores – 6

As always home teams in caps.

NY GIANTS 34, Miami 20
HOUSTON 23, Jacksonville 13
BALTIMORE 26, Arizona 13
LOCK – New Orleans 32, ST. LOUIS 16
CAROLINA 25, Minnesota 22
TENNESSEE 24, Indianapolis 17

Detroit 24, DENVER 21
BUFFALO 20, Washington 17
Cincinnati 23, SEATTLE 16
SAN FRANCISCO 26, Cleveland 20
New England 30, PITTSBURGH 24

UPSET – Dallas 27, PHILADELPHIA 25
San Diego 30, KANSAS CITY 17

- New Orleans is an easy lock against the Rams, especially after last weeks performancce

- I think the Cowboys pull off a huge upset in Philly tonight. The Eagles may have a 12-0 record coming out of a bye in the Andy Reid era but it’s not as good as it appears. Philly sports talk radio looked at those 12 wins and only 3 or 4 could be considered quality, meaning they’ve been blessed with easy games after the bye. Look for the ‘Boys to steal one late.

- Buffalo struggles with a depleted Washington offense but pulls out the win.

- Denver gives a struggling Lions team a fight but the savior, Tebow once again doesn’t have enough to complete the comeback but does enough to excite his fan base.

- Steelers / Patriots of course the Game of the Week. I think Brady leads the Pats to a late touchdown drive for the win.

- Carolina / Minnesota could wind up as one of the better games this week two. Hopefully it winds up a well played game by both rookie QBs and not a turnover filled mess.

Last Week – No Picks
Season 53-21
UPSET – 3-2
LOCK – 4-1
Correct Scores – 0
Partially Correct Scores – 6

1. Green Bay Packers
2. New England Patriots
3. San Francisco 49ers
4. Baltimore Ravens
5. Detroit Lions
6. San Diego Chargers
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
8. New Orleans Saints
9. Buffalo Bills
10. Pittsburgh Steelers

11. New York Giants
12. Tennessee Titans
13. Oakland Raiders
14. Cincinnati Bengals
15. Houston Texans
16. Washington Redskins
17. Atlanta Falcons
18. New York Jets
19. Chicago Bears
20. Philadelphia Eagles
21. Seattle Seahawks

22. Dallas Cowboys
23. Kansas City Chiefs
24. Cleveland Browns
25. Arizona Cardinals
26. Carolina Panthers
27. Denver Broncos
28. Jacksonville Jaguars
29. Minnesota Vikings
30. St. Louis Rams
31. Miami Dolphins
32. Indianapolis Colts

Quick Thoughts

- Detroit takes a slight drop after a tough loss but with it being against the also 5-1 Niners, they stay in the Top 5 but get leaped frog by those Niners.

- The Giants are also a mover this week after beating the Buffalo Bills. This was the first game all year where I felt the Giants played like a solid team, even with the few big plays they let up on defense. Because of that reasoning, I can’t yet put them back into the Top 10.

- There was a huge battle in the NFC Central between the Saints and Bucs, thanks to the Bucs win they move ahead of the Saints who take a slight tumble in the rankings.

- The Colts continue to bring up the rear at 0-6.

- The Eagles move back into the Top 20 thanks to their win over what was appearing to be a solid Redskins team. I think this is the beginning of the end to the Redskins season, thanks to the reappearance of the real Rex Grossman.

- The Raiders are now 4-2 and moving up my rankings quickly. With them adding a QB of Carson Palmer’s caliber I think they’ll be moving into the Top 10 quickly.

Here are the picks as always home teams are in caps.

LOCK – GREEN BAY 36, St. Louis 16
Buffalo 27, NEW YORK GIANTS 20
CINCINNATI 26, Indianapolis 17
ATLANTA 31, Carolina 27
DETROIT 26, San Fransisco 23
Philadelphia 23, WASHINGTON 18
PITTSBURGH 24, Jacksonville 17
OAKLAND 27, Cleveland 21
BALTIMORE 30, Houston 27
New Orleans 31, TAMPA BAY 23
NEW ENGLAND 34, Dallas 26
UPSET – Minnesota 24, CHICAGO 20
NEW YORK JETS 23, Miami 16

Very quick thoughts this week.

- Green Bay is the obvious lock by playing the Rams

- Most people will go WTF when seeing I took Minnesota as today’s upset but after seeing them last week there is a reason, Adrian Peterson. The Bears currently have one of the worst run defenses in the NFL so I expect Minnesota to just keep pounding the ball. Look for a very boring Sunday Night game.

- Expecting the Jets to beat the Dolphins but to struggle to do so.

- Bills and Lions keep on rolling.

- Eagles struggle with the Redskins but turn their fortunes around by pulling out a late win, instead of a late collapse. The win won’t be convincing enough though to change fans opinions.

- Panthers/Falcons probably one of the best games of the weekend. I think Falcons pull it out at home but if Newtown gets in a passing groove this could be an upset.

- Texans/Ravens is a game I really wanted to see a couple weeks ago. Now that the Texans don’t have Andre Johnson I go ehh whatever.

Last Week – 8-5
Season 44-17
UPSET – 3-1
LOCK – 3-1
Correct Scores – 0
Partially Correct Scores – 4

1. Green Bay Packers
2. Detroit Lions
3. New England Patriots
4. New Orleans Saints
5. Buffalo Bills
6. Baltimore Ravens
7. San Diego Chargers
8. San Francisco 49ers
9. Pittsburgh Steelers
10. Houston Texans

11. Washington Redskins
12. Oakland Raiders
13. Tennessee Titans
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
15. New York Giants
16. New York Jets
17. Cincinnati Bengals
18. Dallas Cowboys
19. Chicago Bears
20. Atlanta Falcons
21. Seattle Seahawks

22. Cleveland Browns
23. Carolina Panthers
24. Denver Broncos
25. Philadelphia Eagles
26. Jacksonville Jaguars
27. Minnesota Vikings
28. Arizona Cardinals
29. Kansas City Chiefs
30. Miami Dolphins
31. St. Louis Rams
32. Indianapolis Colts

- I’ll start at the bottom of the rankings, that’s right that’s the Colts at the bottom. What a fall, guess all they really were was Peyton Manning. They pull up the rear because of that blown 21-0 lead in the second quarter of their game against the Chiefs.

- Even thou there were no losses by the Saints or Patriots, the Detroit Lions have earned the right to leapfrog them. As an undefeated team after Week 5 they deserve to be ranked #2. Never did I expect the NFC Central to have two undefeated teams at this point and the last two at that.

- The Bills jump back into the top 5 after their “upset” over the Eagles. Now that the Eagles are 1-4 can I actually call that an upset. Nope, I can’t the Bills are for real …….

- and the Dream Team is not. The Eagles may actually be a dream team, cause they’re dreaming if they think they even have a shot at the playoffs. That team is just a disaster.

- After a couple late comebacks the Giants looked like they were going to pull off another one, till an ill advised pass by Eli Manning got tipped and returned for a touchdown. It was a horrible loss, your classic trap game and now they have to regroup quickly as they’ve got to face those Buffalo Bills next week.

- The 49ers are quickly moving up in my rankings. They definitely look like they’re for real especially after destroying Tampa Bay like they did. If they can stay in the Top 10 we’re in for one hell of a season, you’d have them, Buffalo and Detroit. Wow.

That’s all for now, enjoy your Week 6 action.

Here’s the picks, home teams in CAPS.

LOCK – NY GIANTS 27, Seattle 17
PITTSBURGH 20, Tennessee 17
UPSET – Cincinnati 26, JACKSONVILLE 13
New Orleans 37, CAROLINA 30
HOUSTON 31, Oakland 24
Philadelphia 30, BUFFALO 26
Arizona 24, MINNESOTA 16
INDIANAPOLIS 22, Kansas City 10
SAN FRANCISCO 24, Tampa Bay 21
San Diego 30, DENVER 23
NEW ENGLAND 27, NY Jets 20
Green Bay 34, ATLANTA 24
DETROIT 33, Chicago 26

UPSET – I’m going with the Bengals over the Jaguars.. The home team, Jacksonville, is obviously favored but they can’t score to save their lives. The Bengals defense should be able to hold the anemic Jags offense in check.

LOCK – I was going to go with Houston over Oakland but after Al Davis’ death I’m not sure what will happen tomorrow. That game is too much of a toss up now. So instead I’m going with the Giants over the Seahawks as my lock.. I just have a really good feeling about this game after two straight fourth quarter comebacks they’re bound to put a full solid game together soon.. What better time then against the shitty Seahawks.

Eagles / Bills is one of the best games of the week and I think the Eagles finally put it all together and for 60 minutes. Something they haven’t done yet this year. With the pressure mounting I’m sure they’ll come out focused, if not there season is going to spiral out of control fast.

Tampa / San Fran is another solid matchup of 3-1 teams. I think San Francisco will pull it out with a late field goal in front of the home crowd.

The game everyone is looking forward to has to be the Patriots and Jets, it’s always a good one. I’ll give the edge to the home team as the Patriots offense is just unbelievable right now. The Jets defense should slow them down but not enough for their own offense to be able to pull it out.

Monday night should be entertaining as well with the Lions and Bears. Another divisional game where I think the home team pulls out a big win.

Last Week – No Picks
Season 36-12
UPSET – 2-1
LOCK – 3-0
Correct Scores – 0
Partially Correct Scores – 4

Don’t believe me here are some picks no one would expect. Philadelphia Eagles at #11. Detroit Lions at #30. Buffalo Bills at #26. Arizona Cardinals at #10.

Tie-breakers are broken by our current NFL Power Rankings.

1.) Minnesota Vikings – QB – Andrew Luck – Stanford

Yes, the Vikings drafted Christian Ponder last year but if they wind up with the first pick in the draft they have no choice but to select Luck. If Ponder impresses once Donovan McNabb is benched then maybe they’ll try to get a Ricky Williams / Herschel Walker type haul for this pick.

2.) St. Louis Rams – WR Justin Blackmon – Oklahoma State

The Rams had a lot of promise going into this year but all they’ve proved is that they have a lot of needs. Mainly playmakers and offensive line. The O-line might be the biggest as Sam Bradford is getting punished but even if they protected he has no options to throw too. Blackmon gives him a big time playmaker, size 6’1 and blazing fast speed.

3.) Miami Dolphins – QB Matt Barkley – USC

No surprise here as the Dolphins are in dire need of a QB and Chad Henne is not even close to being the answer. I’m sure they hope they can suck enough to get up to number one for Luck. Barkley isn’t a bad consolation prize thou.

4.) Indianapolis Colts – OT Matt Kalil – USC

I really want to see the Colts finally draft a replacement for Peyton Manning but there just isn’t one. The two options are gone and I’m sorry I don’t think the Colts will reach for Landry Jones. Instead they’ll address their weak line and hope Peyton is back. If not they’ll have a young bookend tackle with experience when they draft the future in 2013.

5. Kansas City Chiefs – QB Landry Jones – Oklahoma

Yes, I just said number four was too early for Jones but I also said the Colts won’t reach. The Chiefs well they have to reach they need a QB in the worst way as Matt Cassel has proven that he’s not the answer.

6.) Denver Broncos – OT Jonathan Martin – Stanford

Martin will give the Broncos a beast at whichever tackle position they put him at. He’ll definitely make Kyle Orton whomever is at the QB position feel more comfortable as they’ve already given up nine sacks in four games.

7.) Jacksonville Jaguars – DE Quinton Coples – North Carolina

The Jaguars defensive line is generating no pass rush so far in 2011, they’ve only landed three sacks. Coples is without a doubt the best defensive lineman in the draft and will be able to help them get the pressure they need.

8.) Seattle Seahawks – DL Jared Crick – Nebraska

The Seahawks would love to get a QB but there are none available worth taking at this point. So I think they would address their aging defensive line and take someone who can play in a 4-3 or a 3-4 defense.

9.) Carolina Panthers – CB Dre Kirkpatrick – Alabama

With Cam Newton leading the way the Panthers offense has become pretty good, pretty fast. So what should they do find Steve Smith’s replacement? Nope. Their defense can’t stop anyone so get a top flight CB who can help shut down those great receivers in that division. Kirkpatrick can do just that.

10.) Arizona Cardinals – DE/LB – Brandon Jenkins – Florida State

The Cardinals could definitely use a pass rushing linebacker to replace the againg Joey Porter. So they luck out when Brandon Jenkins of FSU is still available. He’s fast enough to be that speed rushing linebacker but also big enough to fill in at defensive end if needed.

11.) Philadelphia Eagles – LB – Vontaze Burfict – Arizona State

There’s no doubt what the Eagles need right now and that’s an offensive lineman or a quality linebacker, one who can preferably stop the run. Burfict’s strength is in rush defense and he’s not too bad in pass coverage either. He’s got speed and a VERY hard hitter something Philly fans would love.

12.) Cincinnati Bengals – HB – Trent Richardson – Alabama

It’s time for the Bengals to start thinking about a replacement for Cedric Benson. Richardson is a guy who could step right in.

13.) Cleveland Browns – WR Alshon Jeffery – South Carolina

It will be a shock if Jeffery actually falls this far in the draft as he might actually be the best receiver in the draft. It’s not often you’ll find a 6’4 receiver with good hands and SPEED. Is it a need for the Browns? No, but with how much they’re passing why not give Colt McCoy another target.

14.) Oakland Raiders – CB – Stephen Gilmore – South Carolina

Gilmore brings what the Al Davis led Raiders have always loved, speed. He’s got some size 6’1 is pretty solid in run defense and excels in what CB’s should coverage. What the Raiders love is he’s a threat to take it to the house whenever he touches the ball.

15.) Chicago Bears – DT – Brandon Thompson – Clemson

A lot of people would like the Bears to start looking at linebacker help as Bryan Urlacher gets up there in age. Only problem is the defensive line is also aging. He’s easily the top defensive tackle in the draft and can definitely get to the quarterback something you have to do if you’re on the Bears defense.

16.) Cleveland Browns (from Atlanta) – LB – Manti Te’o – Notre Dame

The Browns real need is on defense, their earlier pick was just taking one of the best players left on the board. Now they address their need and take one of the best linebackers available. With his size and speed he can play any linebacker position in the Browns defense.

17.) Dallas Cowboys – CB – Morris Claiborne – LSU

The corner position has been a need for the Cowboys for a while, with Terrance Newman’s career winding down they really need to address this. In 2010, Claiborne had five picks with six pass deflections as most teams targeted him because of Patrick Peterson on the other side of the field. He’s proven he can handle the pressure and should succeed at the NFL. He could be an instant playmaker for the Cowboys on defense and the return game.

18.) New York Jets – DT – Alameda Ta’amu – Washington

Ta’amu is exactly what the Jets need for their defense a huge run stuffing tackle that has the size for the 3-4 defense. At 6’3 and 330 pounds he’ll be a beast with the Jets.

19.) Pittsburgh Steelers – OT – Riley Reiff – Iowa

Over the past couple years the Steelers offensive line has been struggling more and more. Big Ben has been getting hit more and more. With your QB on the ground you aren’t going to be able to score points to win and the Steelers are proving that this year. Reiff is a big guy who should help protect Ben no matter what side he lines up on.

20.) San Francisco 49ers – CB Alfonzo Denard – Nebraska

The Niners have quite a few needs so I’m not sure where to begin. My thinking would be go with one of the best defensive players left on the board and Denard is definitely one of them. He’s not a big corner but much like Claiborne he proved himself in 2010 when teams tried to stay away from his star teammate.

21.) Tennessee Titans – DT – Jerel Worthy – Michigan State

The Titans are going to love seeing Worthy drop this far as he’s a middle of the d-line type guy who can easily get into the backfield.

22.) Washington Redskins – WR Michael Floyd – Notre Dame

The Redskins defense is looking pretty solid this year and they’re only going to get better. The offense, well outside of Hightower there’s nothing. Getting one of the best receivers in the draft and a big one at that, will make Rex Grossman happy if he’s still around.

23.) New York Giants – LB – Luke Kuechly – Boston College

I hate to pick a linebacker for the Giants as myself and everyone else has done that the past few years. They’re a team that drafts best available not by need in the first round. But for us mock draft guys we have to go by need, who knows what they value the most each given year. Kuechly is a linebacker who can be a force for years in that unit and to top it off he’s a BC guy. If TC is there we knows he prefers those guys.

24.) Houston Texans – WR – Justin Criner – Arizona

The Texans don’t have any glaring needs so they can either take risks or go for depth. Me, I’d say go for a wide receiver as most of their guys have been in the league for six plus years. Time to add some youth to the group.

25.) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – CB – Chase Minnifield – Virginia

Ronde Barber can’t play forever so it’s time for the Bucs to start grooming a replacement. With Chase’s NFL pedigree (his dad was CB Frank Minnifield) it should be an easy transition.

26.) Buffalo Bills – LB – Courtney Upshaw – Alabama

The Bills are in need for a solid linebacker who can rush from the edge. Well Upshaw is one of those guys who can be an elite rusher in a 3-4 setup.

27.) San Diego Chargers – DT – Josh Chapman – Alabama

The Chargers need a big body in the middle of their defensive front as Antonio Garay is scheduled to hit free agency. Chapman is a big who would be perfect in clogging up the middle of a 3-4 defense.

28.) Baltimore Ravens – G – David DeCastro – Stanford

The Ravens have two areas they can go in my opinion, offensive line or linebacker. Ray Lewis only has so many years left so a replacement is needed. I say they need to address the line first thou as they’ve got some old hogs up and down that unit.

29.) New England Patriots (from New Orleans) – G – Kelechi Osemele – Iowa State

Do the Patriots have a glaring need on the offensive line? No, but I think Bill Belichick would love to have a young guy who can excel at any position on the line. Osemele could easily play any of the guard positions or right tackle, that’s the type of versatility that would make me coach happy.

30.) Detroit Lions – OT – Andrew Datko – Florida State

The Lions have become an explosive team this year but in building this team they’ve ignored one position, left tackle. With a QB like Matt Stafford you would think that would be the most important, protect that meal ticket. Well they’ve struck gold at this point in the draft as Datko has the size and skill to step right in and protect his blindside for the next decade.

31.) New England Patriots – S – TJ McDonald – USC

Now it’s time for Belichick to do what he usually does, draft depth for the defensive side of the ball. One area that could really use the upgrade is the secondary. McDonald has that versatility that I mentioned Belichick likes as he can play either safety position and at a high level.

32.) Green Bay Packers – CB – Cliff Harris – Oregon

The Packers don’t any must address now issues with this team, so why not look at depth. They could go the tight end route as Jermichael Finley is nearing the end of his deal but I’d go corner. Charles Woodson is nearing the end of his career and once again, why not groom a replacement if there’s no needs? Harris has the skills but is somewhat of a project at the corner position. While learning the subtleties of the position thou he can be a huge threat in the return game as he’s got the speed to take it to the house at any time.

1. Green Bay Packers
2. New Orleans Saints
3. New England Patriots
4. Detroit Lions
5. Baltimore Ravens
6. San Diego Chargers
7. Buffalo Bills
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
9. Houston Texans
10. Pittsburgh Steelers

11. New York Giants
12. Washington Redskins
13. New York Jets
14. Tennessee Titans
15. Dallas Cowboys
16. Atlanta Falcons
17. San Francisco 49ers
18. Philadelphia Eagles
19. Chicago Bears
20. Oakland Raiders
21. Cleveland Browns

22. Arizona Cardinals
23. Carolina Panthers
24. Cincinnati Bengals
25. Seattle Seahawks
26. Jacksonville Jaguars
27. Denver Broncos
28. Indianapolis Colts
29. Miami Dolphins
30. Kansas City Chiefs
31. St. Louis Rams
32. Minnesota Vikings

- The Packers all I can say is pretty much the same thing every week and that is that they are that damn good. Can anyone beat this team?

- A big surprise to me is the only other undefeated team in the league is the Detroit Lions, who also look like they are that damn good. I didn’t put them at #2 yet because I still really like the Saints and Patriots. If they beat Chicago this week they’ll get the #2 spot.

- Buffalo probably dropped a little less then they actually should have in this weeks rankings. They lost to the Bengals and it was a bad loss. If you want to be in the upper echelon of the league you can’t hold a 17-3 at the half and lose to a team that starts a rookie quarterback.

- The Eagles took a major drop, they’re down to #18 now and they’re close to dropping to the bottom third of the league. They’ve blown three straight fourth quarter leads and injuries are starting to occur to key guys. Even the coach is starting to get testy as Andy Reid had a nice verbal sparring with a local talk radio host.

- The Giants and Redskins are atop the NFC East, who would have expected that? They’ve had different paths, the ‘Skins are a team that’s overachieving. In my opinion, their struggles with the Rams are a sign of things to come. While the Giants have been decimated by injuries but keep finding ways to win. Once they get healthy they could be dangerous.

- Minnesota comes up last in this weeks rankings since the Chiefs finally won a game.

- Kansas City stayed below two winless teams (the Colts and Dolphins) as I really think they are the worst team in the league.

- The Jets are another team that took a big drop as they looked like absolute shit against the Ravens on Sunday night. They’ve got a lot to work on with that offense, can they get it fixed?

I’ve got many more thoughts but we’re going to leave it at this for now.

We’ll give it a shot thou!

1. Green Bay Packers
2. New Orleans Saints
3. Buffalo Bills
4. New England Patriots
5. Detroit Lions
6. Pittsburgh Steelers
7. San Diego Chargers
8. Baltimore Ravens
9. New York Jets
10. Tampa Buccaneers

11. Houston Texans
12. Dallas Cowboys
13. New York Giants
14. Philadelphia Eagles
15. Oakland Raiders
16. Washington Redskins
17. Tennessee Titans
18. San Francisco 49ers
19. Atlanta Falcons
20. Cleveland Browns
21. Chicago Bears

22. Arizona Cardinals
23. Carolina Panthers
24. Seattle Seahawks
25. Jacksonville Jaguars
26. Denver Broncos
27. Cincinnati Bengals
28. St. Louis Rams
29. Minnesota Vikings
30. Indianapolis Colts
31. Miami Dolphins
32. Kansas City Chiefs

- Over my four years blogging never thought I’d have Buffalo or Detroit in my top five, let alone at the same time.

- On the flip side, never thought I’d have the Colts in the bottom five.

- Saints vault back in to the #2 spot for me, they’re offense is almost unstoppable and the only team to beat them is well the Packers who are #1.

- Out of the two teams that fell the most in the top ten (Jets & Eagles) only the Jets stay in. They cling because that team is led by its defense, they win despite their QB. The Eagles well they’re proving they only can go as far as their QB takes them.

- While they beat the Giants and are 2-1, I’m leaving the Redskins as the last NFC East team ranked, they just looked horrendous against the Cowboys and I’m thinking that will be the real Washington this year.

- Cam Newton show in Carolina continues as he finally gets his first win and that vaults the Panters up to #23.

- Last thought, the Falcons. God they’re awful outside of the Georgia Dome. I really think they’ll be an 8-8 or 7-9 team after watching their performances. They could easily go winless on the road.