There seems to be a shift in the AFC East as the Jets are clearly the top team in the Division and the Patriots seem to have bounced back to be the number two team. This leaves the Dolphins and the Colts both fighting it out for the third slot. What makes the Jets so good is that not only do they a very solid defense, but they have the best offense in the AFC. Vince Evans has turned into one of the top quarterbacks in the league and he gets solid run support.
Houston sits atop the AFC Central with a 2-2-1 record. This Division is really struggling, with Pittsburgh and Cincinnati both sitting at 0-5. Cleveland has slipped a bit losing two in a row, but still are a pretty solid team. It will be either them or the Oilers who win this Division.
In the AFC West the big surprise is Kansas City who sits at 1-4. They had the best record in the AFC last season, but suddenly their offense, more precisely their passing game, seems to have aged tremendously. Their star receiver Armand Jackson seems to have lost a step and this has almost crippled their passing game. This has opened the door for the Chargers and the Seahawks to become the new top dogs. The Chargers rely on their defense, while the Seahawks rely on their offense. This should be a good race.
Green Bay beat Chicago last week to move to the top of the NFC Central. Detroit is hanging close as well, and will more than likely make a rally later in the season. But Chicago looks to be the best team in the Central right now.
The Eagles remain undefeated in the AFC East, as do the Cowboys, but the Cowboys got a tie so the Eagles are now alone atop the Division. This is probably the Division race that looks to be the most exciting, as both these teams are capable of scoring lots of points. The surprise in the East are the Giants who sit at 3-2. Their passing game is really good and they seem to be getting some running to back it up. They could turn out to play spoiler in the East.
In the NFC West the top spot seems to be already claimed by the 49ers. They are playing great so far, though their running game is not quite what it's been. This may trip them up as the year progresses. The Rams and the Saints both sit at 3-2. For the first time since making the Super Bowl, the Saints look like a good football team. If they continue to turn things around and improve they could be the big story of the season.
But perhaps the big story going into week six is the overhaul of the Bengals. They traded their three top offensive players all for younger talent. Sitting at 0-5 and looking like the worst team in the NFL they decided it was time to start building for the future. No doubt they won't look any better this year, but the trades they made could have an effect on the League.
Trades
Dal 3rd year DT Tom Tuinei for TB 4th year QB Steve Fuller
Atl 7th year DT Ben Williams for GB 8th year G Steve Corbett
SD 7th year DT Chuck DeJurnett for SF 4th year WR Steve Kreider
Cin 12th year QB Ken Anderson for Chi Rookie LB Johnie Cooks
Cin 7th year HB Archie Griffin for SF 2nd year HB Tony Collins
Cin 11th year LB Jim LeClair for Oak 7th year S Neal Colzie
Cin 10th year WR Isaac Curtis for GB 3rd year HB Charles White
Statistics
QBs
NYJ Vince Evans 114.1
Phi John Walton 108.1
SF Jim Plunkett 104.2
RBs
Bal Billy Sims 514yds
Phi Ricky Bell 450yds
Mia Benny Malone 436yds
Recs
Det Mel Jacobs 620yds
NYJ Ronnie Moore 581yds
Was Frank Grant 473yds
Games to Watch in Week 6
Philadelphia 5-0 at Dallas 4-0-1
This game could decide the winner of the NFC East so these two teams will be going all out. This should be a high scoring barn burner.
Los Angeles 3-2 at San Francisco 5-0 [MNF]
These two teams have been fighting for dominance in the NFC West for years now, and they always have good games.
Green Bay 3-2 at Baltimore 3-2
It will be the Colts offense against the Packers defense. This is an interesting matchup.
Miami 3-2 at New England 4-1
The Dolphins are hoping to win the Divison for the 3rd year in a row and make their third straight Super Bowl, but so far they are struggling a bit. This is a big game for both of these teams.
Houston sits atop the AFC Central with a 2-2-1 record. This Division is really struggling, with Pittsburgh and Cincinnati both sitting at 0-5. Cleveland has slipped a bit losing two in a row, but still are a pretty solid team. It will be either them or the Oilers who win this Division.
In the AFC West the big surprise is Kansas City who sits at 1-4. They had the best record in the AFC last season, but suddenly their offense, more precisely their passing game, seems to have aged tremendously. Their star receiver Armand Jackson seems to have lost a step and this has almost crippled their passing game. This has opened the door for the Chargers and the Seahawks to become the new top dogs. The Chargers rely on their defense, while the Seahawks rely on their offense. This should be a good race.
Green Bay beat Chicago last week to move to the top of the NFC Central. Detroit is hanging close as well, and will more than likely make a rally later in the season. But Chicago looks to be the best team in the Central right now.
The Eagles remain undefeated in the AFC East, as do the Cowboys, but the Cowboys got a tie so the Eagles are now alone atop the Division. This is probably the Division race that looks to be the most exciting, as both these teams are capable of scoring lots of points. The surprise in the East are the Giants who sit at 3-2. Their passing game is really good and they seem to be getting some running to back it up. They could turn out to play spoiler in the East.
In the NFC West the top spot seems to be already claimed by the 49ers. They are playing great so far, though their running game is not quite what it's been. This may trip them up as the year progresses. The Rams and the Saints both sit at 3-2. For the first time since making the Super Bowl, the Saints look like a good football team. If they continue to turn things around and improve they could be the big story of the season.
But perhaps the big story going into week six is the overhaul of the Bengals. They traded their three top offensive players all for younger talent. Sitting at 0-5 and looking like the worst team in the NFL they decided it was time to start building for the future. No doubt they won't look any better this year, but the trades they made could have an effect on the League.
Trades
Dal 3rd year DT Tom Tuinei for TB 4th year QB Steve Fuller
Atl 7th year DT Ben Williams for GB 8th year G Steve Corbett
SD 7th year DT Chuck DeJurnett for SF 4th year WR Steve Kreider
Cin 12th year QB Ken Anderson for Chi Rookie LB Johnie Cooks
Cin 7th year HB Archie Griffin for SF 2nd year HB Tony Collins
Cin 11th year LB Jim LeClair for Oak 7th year S Neal Colzie
Cin 10th year WR Isaac Curtis for GB 3rd year HB Charles White
Statistics
QBs
NYJ Vince Evans 114.1
Phi John Walton 108.1
SF Jim Plunkett 104.2
RBs
Bal Billy Sims 514yds
Phi Ricky Bell 450yds
Mia Benny Malone 436yds
Recs
Det Mel Jacobs 620yds
NYJ Ronnie Moore 581yds
Was Frank Grant 473yds
Games to Watch in Week 6
Philadelphia 5-0 at Dallas 4-0-1
This game could decide the winner of the NFC East so these two teams will be going all out. This should be a high scoring barn burner.
Los Angeles 3-2 at San Francisco 5-0 [MNF]
These two teams have been fighting for dominance in the NFC West for years now, and they always have good games.
Green Bay 3-2 at Baltimore 3-2
It will be the Colts offense against the Packers defense. This is an interesting matchup.
Miami 3-2 at New England 4-1
The Dolphins are hoping to win the Divison for the 3rd year in a row and make their third straight Super Bowl, but so far they are struggling a bit. This is a big game for both of these teams.
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