Zguy28 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 By Vic Carucci, NFL.com (Oct. 11, 2005) -- This is how the NFL's 32 teams stack up after Week 5: IN THE HUNT (Teams that look good enough to be among the 12 playoff qualifiers but not based on conference -- listed with record and previous week's ranking) 1. Indianapolis (5-0; unchanged): Alone in perfection, the Colts aren't likely to have a warm Monday Night Football reception for Rams interim coach Joe Vitt. 2. Denver (4-1; 7): The Broncos had just enough to hold off the Redskins, but can their rebuilt defense handle Tom Brady? 3. New England (3-2; 9): Tom Brady's ability to carry this banged-up team on his right arm is amazing. 4. Pittsburgh (3-1; unchanged): Winning in San Diego was huge, but the price (losing Ben Roethlisberger to a knee injury) could be larger. 5. Cincinnati (4-1; unchanged): The Bengals have tripped, but they haven't fallen. 6. Tampa Bay (4-1; 2): The Buccaneers need to find their offensive rhythm. 7. Jacksonville (3-2; unranked): Fred Taylor will need to be every bit as effective rushing against the Steelers as he was against the Bengals. 8. Atlanta (3-2; 6): With or without Michael Vick, the Falcons should get back on the winning track against New Orleans. 9. Philadelphia (3-2; 3): After a draining win in Kansas City and a lopsided loss in Dallas, the timing couldn't be better for some rest and reflection. 10. N.Y. Giants (3-1; unchanged): With his red-hot arm rested, Eli Manning gets to see if he can succeed where Donovan McNabb couldn't against the Cowboys defense. 11. Washington (3-1; 8): The Redskins hope to continue the trend of Kansas City opponents exposing the Chiefs defense. 12. Dallas (3-2; unranked): Fortunately for the Cowboys, their fury isn't limited to sideline spats between Drew Bledsoe and Keyshawn Johnson. MIDDLE OF THE PACK (Listed alphabetically) Carolina Panthers (3-2) Cleveland Browns (2-2) Detroit Lions (2-2) Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) Miami Dolphins (2-2) Oakland Raiders (1-3) St. Louis Rams (2-3) San Diego Chargers (2-3) Seattle Seahawks (3-2) NEED WORK (Listed alphabetically) Arizona Cardinals (1-4) Baltimore Ravens (1-3) Buffalo Bills (2-3) Chicago Bears (1-3) Green Bay Packers (1-4) Houston Texans (0-4) Minnesota Vikings (1-3) New Orleans Saints (2-3) New York Jets (2-3) San Francisco 49ers (1-4) Tennessee Titans (2-3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 He is severely underestimating Seattle. They will win the west, EASILY. Or does he think the cardinals, rams, or 49ers might pull it off? :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: And why do I think that Tampa and the Giants will fade seriously down the stretch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 I was just pleased that someone from the so-called "elite media" football analysts thinks the Redskins have a shot at the post season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Super Bowls Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 He is severely underestimating Seattle. They will win the west, EASILY. Or does he think the cardinals, rams, or 49ers might pull it off? :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: And why do I think that Tampa and the Giants will fade seriously down the stretch? Maybe he is considering the words "with potential" the wild card race is going to be tougher than many people thought. All of the fodder in the NFC is contained to the North and West divisions, except for N'Orleans, who is streaky. That leaves Dallas, Washington, NY Giants, Philly, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, and Carolina playing for 4 spots. the wild cards could have a better record than the division winners in the North and the West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Maybe he is considering the words "with potential" the wild card race is going to be tougher than many people thought. All of the fodder in the NFC is contained to the North and West divisions, except for N'Orleans, who is streaky. That leaves Dallas, Washington, NY Giants, Philly, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, and Carolina playing for 4 spots. the wild cards could have a better record than the division winners in the North and the West. and maybe he just didn't do his homework. At this point in the season, to say that Seattle is not a playoff team is just dumb. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey17 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Tampa Bay at 6? With Brian Greise at QB and a record fattened up on NFC North oppostion? I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Tampa Bay at 6? With Brian Greise at QB and a record fattened up on NFC North oppostion? I don't think so. No kidding! Do you think if the Skins lost to the Jets, they'd be anywhere near that list!!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 9. Philadelphia (3-2; 3): After a draining win in Kansas City and a lopsided loss in Dallas, the timing couldn't be better for some rest and reflection. 10. N.Y. Giants (3-1; unchanged): With his red-hot arm rested, Eli Manning gets to see if he can succeed where Donovan McNabb couldn't against the Cowboys defense. 11. Washington (3-1; 8): The Redskins hope to continue the trend of Kansas City opponents exposing the Chiefs defense. 12. Dallas (3-2; unranked): Fortunately for the Cowboys, their fury isn't limited to sideline spats between Drew Bledsoe and Keyshawn Johnson. NFC EAST DOMINATION! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey17 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 No kidding! Do you think if the Skins lost to the Jets, they'd be anywhere near that list!!! :laugh: Yeah with Vinny at QB no less. :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellGreenFan Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Note here that all 4 NFC East teams are in the top 12- what a division.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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