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AFC EAST
Patriots- That is now an NFL record 21 consecutive regular season victories for New England. (The last two with Matt Cassel at the helm.) The Pats look ready to prove that it has been a team effort all the while. They might not need too much effort this week with the rebuilding Dolphins coming to Foxboro.
NY Bretts- Paw Paw (#4) looked almost bewildered against a super defense, with a superior game plan. Coach ‘Mangenius’ better get on the same page with the new leader of his team, and soon. This week they travel cross country to take on a twice heartbroken Sad Diego team that is looking for redemption.
Bills- Buffalo on an early season roll? Great defense, great special teams play, good running, and blocking, and even very, very solid QB play. This team is trying to make a statement early. If they are the team we have seen in the first two weeks, than playing Oakland at home this week ought to be another win.
Dolphins- Uhhhhh... Good luck kids! (0-2... and travelling to New England)

AFC NORTH
Steelers- Offense got rained out in Cleveland, but Steel Curtain defense kept on rolling, to a (10-6) victory! Pittsburgh's tough schedule won’t give them a break this week as they travel across Pennsylvania to take on the tough, and seemingly recharged Eagles.
Browns- Supposed high octane offense has scored 16 points in two games. Coach Romeo Crennel made a grave error at the end of a closely contested game. No matter what math you use 3 points will not make up a 7 point deficit. If the Browns can't muster a victory in Baltimore this weekend, they could be battling Cincy for the bottom of the division, not what anyone expected after last years 10-win season.
Ravens- Still undefeated! (Thanks Ike) The (0-2) Cleveland Browns come to town looking to regain their composure.
Bungles!?!- Blahhhhhhhh. And now, its time to travel to NY, to face the defending, and still steamrolling GIANTS!!! uhohh!

AFC SOUTH
Colts- After another rough start, Indy appeared to "comeback" to form late in their win over the Vikes. If they are truly back to being Coach Dungy's Indianapolis Colts, Than the Jacksonville Jaguars are going to have a rough time in Lucas Oil Stadium, this week.
Jaguars- Great big holes everywhere, the holes look a lot deeper this week, as team travels to division favorite Indianapolis.
Titans- After beating the Bungles, Coach Jeff Fisher announced that Kerry Collins will remain the starting QB until the team falters. That’s got to be good for Vince Young’s fragile psyche! This week brings well rested division opponent Houston Texans to Tennessee.
Texans- Ike stole the roof, and changed the schedule dramatically, but the extra practice is needed. Now it’s time to travel to Tennessee this week to take on (2-0) Titans.

AFC WEST
Chargers- NFL's tough luck team of the early season. Two great games with last second outcomes and both were losses by this elite AFC favorite. Now Ed Hochuli did steal the game for Denver this past week with his first ever big mistake; and they don't get any worse than his whistle blowing, fumble nullifying, game ending boo-boo in Colorado. Nobody expected the Chargers to be (0-2). The NY Bretts come to town off their own disappointing loss.
Broncos- I thought that they looked good against Oakland, BUT to outfight perennial top dog San Diego, AND having the gumption to go for the win and not the tie in the closing minutes. The Broncos are putting together a nice early season roll, and show no signs of slowing down with a trip to Kansas City on the horizon.
Oakland- They won, it was against K.C., but they did win. Perhaps a truer test this week as they travel to suddenly (2-0) Buffalo.
Chiefs- This is going to be a long, long, long, season! This week could be better, with a trip to Atlanta.

NFC EAST
Cowboys- I haven't seen a heavyweight fight like that since Ali vs. Frasier, and that was week two!! They play again the last week of the regular season, and they're both on their toes waiting! What a great game! Now it is time for a trip to Mr. Rodgers' neighborhood, Wisconsin had better roll out the red carpet. The Stars are coming to town.
Eagles- That was a hard fought loss to a tough division opponent. Future reference Desean Jackson: cross the goal line first then throw the ball down. Ten years ago you would have sat the bench for the rest of the year. (symbolism w/o substance). He will be a great player, but you must respect the game. Philly's next test wont be any easier, with in state rival Blitzburgh coming to town.

- R-E-S-P-E-C-T, it looks like they will earn all they need, as they are still on the same roll that took them to The "BOWL" last year! They ought to handle the visiting Bungles this week with ease.
Redskins- Wooo. The offense woke up, and the defense played well, and the coaches made no glaring mistakes, NFC EAST's weak sister shows that they won’t give in without a fight. Still lots of rungs on the ladder to climb, but the leagues toughest division just got tougher!

NFC NORTH
Vikings- After leading the powerful Colts, and holding them scoreless for three quarters, the Vikes let a big one slip away. Coach Brad Childress announced that despite all the preseason hype about Tarvaris Jackson, he will be replaced by 14 year journeyman Gus Ferrotte as the starting quarterback, for the foreseeable future. With the exciting (2-0) Panthers coming to town, for the season debut of star wide receiver Steve Smith, it seems to be a strange time for the change.
Packers- Mr. Rodgers' neighborhood hasn't hit any speed bumps, at least in the first two weeks. The first test to see if Green Bay is truly still the same elite team from a year ago comes in the Sunday night game, as the Dallas SUPERSTARS enter legendary Lambeau Field.
Bears- Came up just short against a very good Carolina football team. (albeit without their best player Steve Smith!) Starting QB Kyle Orton continues to play mistake free football, but he has also yet to throw a touchdown pass. Da Bears take on another tough NFC South opponent as the Buccaneers travel to the windy city. Ex Bears backup quarterback Brian Griese will start for Tampa Bay for the second week in a row.
Lions- Ex offensive coordinator (now in same roll with San Fran) Mike Martz, and last years backup quarterback (now the starter in San Fran) JT O'Sullivan, welcome the (0-2) Lions to California. Both teams hope to answer many questions this weekend.

NFC SOUTH
Panthers- Now that was one heck of a significant step 2. What a great show by the defense, and a solid game plan works great on offense when you have running backs like rookie Jonathan Stewart, and explosive youngster DeAngelo Williams. That is two great wins in two weeks, against some of the toughest competition in the NFL. It is hard to not get excited about the "CARDIAC CATS", but it is just week two. The competition will not get any easier this week with a trip to Minnesota to play against the NFL's stingiest run defense. Welcome to step 3! Bring it on; the Cats are on the prowl!!!!!!
Falcons- This is the NFL, and Atlanta got a taste of reality against Tampa Bay last week. But this week Kansas City comes to town, and the Falcons look to dish out a little reality of their own. Should be a good game.
Saints- After a tough up and down game against the Buccaneers, the Nawlins' Saints got down, and stayed that way against the Skins, Not a good omen for our Cajun fans. Especially considering they face the Broncos in Denver this week where the altitude is not the only thing a mile high.(Broncos momentum soaring after two big early season wins.)
Buccaneers- They beat Atlanta, without Jeff Garcia, and may not have (or want?) their starting quarterback at their disposal this week either. However, they will line up against one of the NFL's premiere Defenses as they travel to the windy city to face Da’ Bears.

NFC WEST
Seattle- AT (0-2) they may still wind up the pride of the division, but that is only because this is the WEAKEST division in football, by a country mile. USC could win this division, heck East Carolina University could probably win this division. Any time a team with the top five receivers on the depth chart hurt to start the year, and no semblance of a running game still has a shot, its anyone’s guess, but the season is young and the Rams are coming to town, anything can happen.
Cardinals- They are (2-0)! (albeit vs. San Francisco and Miami) In a division like this that might be all the space they need! It is way too early to tell. Travel to D.C. this weekend. Can former MVP Kurt Warner keep up the magic?
San Francisco- They won, but it was a division game...so. JT O'Sullivan recorded San Francisco’s first 300 yard game since 2004, and things are looking up again this week with Mike Martz's old team, the hapless Lions in town.
St. Louis- U-G-L-Y! This week there ain’t no alibi, Seattle is the destination, and the no hands team (Seattle) will probably be favored.

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