It's hard to tell much after the first week, but still we all like to jump to conclusions. My conclusions from the first week is that the Rams are done, the Raiders are back, Cleveland may be a threat, the Jets are for real, Dallas will win the NFC East, and the NFC Central will be the toughest Division this year.
A great win for San Diego and San Francisco in the opening week taking down Miami and Detroit the two defending Conference champs. The Chargers defense was very impressive in their win over Miami, but there are still major question marks about their offense. The 49ers showed that they still have the offensive power to score points and are really the only good team in the NFC West at this point. The Rams have had bad starts in the past only to rally in the second half of the season, but they looked awful in their opener. Age it would appear has finally caught up to this team.
Houston took their opener over Pittsburgh in a good game. These two teams are expected to battle out for the AFC Central title, but Cleveland could be a wild card. They have a very solid defense and as we've learned a solid defense can get you pretty far.
Of course the Packers and the Buccaneers can both agree that without any offense you won't get far. Detroit still has to be the team to beat in the NFC Central, but this Division is stacked. The only misfit here is the Vikings, but they are good enough to get some upsets and effect the outcome in the Division.
Dallas and Philadelphia sit atop the NFC East and these should be the two teams fighting for the title. The Redskins simply don't have the defense or the passing game to win consistently, the Cardinals are without Jim Hart, and the Giants are rebuilding. If Dick Vermeil is going to win in Philadelphia this is the year to do it.
The Chiefs may be the star of the AFC this season. They have everyone back and should have an even better defense. That being said they are in a tough Division with Seattle, San Diego, and now Oakland all appearing ready to play for the title. The NFC Central may be the toughest Division, but this is the best Division in the NFL.
This leaves us with the AFC East. Another tough Division, but it should be a race between two teams, the Dolphins and the Jets. The Jets have a solid defense and Vince Evans looks like he has improved, a dangerous combination. Miami should have their tough defense back, but their offense is a year older and may be slowing down enough for the Jets to take them this year.
Player of the Week
GB Dan Hampton. He lead the Packers to victory with seven sacks.
Trades
Pit rookie FB Earl Ferrell for NO rookie WR Orlando McDaniel
SF 10th year LB Willie Harper for Chi 7th year T Dennis Lick
Statistics
QBs
Oak Ken Stabler 131.4
NE Steve Grogan 126.4
SF Jim Plunkett 118.9
RBs
Oak Derrick Jensen 223yds
Min Chuck Foreman 145yds
Hou Ronnie Coleman 97yds
Recs
NYG Jim Robinson 244yds
Det Mel Jacobs 173yds
Dal Drew Pearson 153yds
Games to Watch in Week 2
Cleveland 1-0 at Dallas 1-0
There are a lot of people who expect Cleveland to be a contender for a playoff spot this season because of their tough defense and young offense. This will be a good test to see just how good they have gotten.
Tampa Bay 1-0 at New York Jets 1-0
People have given up expecting much out of Tampa, but they are a fun team to watch. Rich Campbell impressed everyone last season and looked very good in the opener. The Jets are thinking Super Bowl this year so they'll want to crush the Buccaneers. This should be a good game.
New Orleans 0-1 at Kansas City 1-0
This is the Monday Night Football game. With Rick Lockwood out with an injury the Saints will have even less offense than usual. This should be a blowout win for the Chiefs at home.
A great win for San Diego and San Francisco in the opening week taking down Miami and Detroit the two defending Conference champs. The Chargers defense was very impressive in their win over Miami, but there are still major question marks about their offense. The 49ers showed that they still have the offensive power to score points and are really the only good team in the NFC West at this point. The Rams have had bad starts in the past only to rally in the second half of the season, but they looked awful in their opener. Age it would appear has finally caught up to this team.
Houston took their opener over Pittsburgh in a good game. These two teams are expected to battle out for the AFC Central title, but Cleveland could be a wild card. They have a very solid defense and as we've learned a solid defense can get you pretty far.
Of course the Packers and the Buccaneers can both agree that without any offense you won't get far. Detroit still has to be the team to beat in the NFC Central, but this Division is stacked. The only misfit here is the Vikings, but they are good enough to get some upsets and effect the outcome in the Division.
Dallas and Philadelphia sit atop the NFC East and these should be the two teams fighting for the title. The Redskins simply don't have the defense or the passing game to win consistently, the Cardinals are without Jim Hart, and the Giants are rebuilding. If Dick Vermeil is going to win in Philadelphia this is the year to do it.
The Chiefs may be the star of the AFC this season. They have everyone back and should have an even better defense. That being said they are in a tough Division with Seattle, San Diego, and now Oakland all appearing ready to play for the title. The NFC Central may be the toughest Division, but this is the best Division in the NFL.
This leaves us with the AFC East. Another tough Division, but it should be a race between two teams, the Dolphins and the Jets. The Jets have a solid defense and Vince Evans looks like he has improved, a dangerous combination. Miami should have their tough defense back, but their offense is a year older and may be slowing down enough for the Jets to take them this year.
Player of the Week
GB Dan Hampton. He lead the Packers to victory with seven sacks.
Trades
Pit rookie FB Earl Ferrell for NO rookie WR Orlando McDaniel
SF 10th year LB Willie Harper for Chi 7th year T Dennis Lick
Statistics
QBs
Oak Ken Stabler 131.4
NE Steve Grogan 126.4
SF Jim Plunkett 118.9
RBs
Oak Derrick Jensen 223yds
Min Chuck Foreman 145yds
Hou Ronnie Coleman 97yds
Recs
NYG Jim Robinson 244yds
Det Mel Jacobs 173yds
Dal Drew Pearson 153yds
Games to Watch in Week 2
Cleveland 1-0 at Dallas 1-0
There are a lot of people who expect Cleveland to be a contender for a playoff spot this season because of their tough defense and young offense. This will be a good test to see just how good they have gotten.
Tampa Bay 1-0 at New York Jets 1-0
People have given up expecting much out of Tampa, but they are a fun team to watch. Rich Campbell impressed everyone last season and looked very good in the opener. The Jets are thinking Super Bowl this year so they'll want to crush the Buccaneers. This should be a good game.
New Orleans 0-1 at Kansas City 1-0
This is the Monday Night Football game. With Rick Lockwood out with an injury the Saints will have even less offense than usual. This should be a blowout win for the Chiefs at home.
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