Week 3 is another step in the right direction. I’m not sure if there were just less upsets or I’m actually improving. Things that stood out in week 3:
There are no certainties in the NFL.
Simply looking at records who would have thought that so many teams that were successful last year would be not so much this year (yet). The Patriots (1-2), Packers (1-2), Steelers (1-2), Lions (1-2), and the Saints (0-3) all post losing records. The QBs don’t seem to be playing at as high as a level as one would expect (unless you are Big Ben or Matt Ryan). I mean who would have though that through three weeks that Kevin Kolb, Andy Dalton and Christian Ponder would all have higher QB ratings than Brees, Rodgers, and Brady. Through the first two weeks the most prolific runners in the game were Reggie Bush and C.J. Spiller. Then they both get hurt in week 3. These rankings are sure to change and the some of the regular super stars will climb back to superiority but for now, the NFL is refreshingly out of the ordinary.
If Kolb plays like he did in week 3 the Cards are scary.
Ok. We get it. The Cardinals defense is scary good. Their secondary has been locking down
receivers with their safeties clocking people all over the field. I mean just ask Mike Vick (if he can even remember) how hard Kerry Rhodes hit him last week. Not only that but their linebacking core is young and deep. With a slender Dan Williams and the always impressive Docket and Campbell, the rush has been superb. Although Beannie will be out for a significant amount of time with turf toe, almost rookie (missed all of last season) Ryan Williams looked explosive in 2 drives late in the game against the Eagles. Fitz showed why he is still considered on of the best and undervalued Andre Roberts continues to contribute. If Kolb plays like he did last week with 17/24, 222 yards with 2 TDs and no picks, the Cardinals might be a forced to be reckoned with. Quick fact: Kolb is 3rd in the league in QB rating through 3 weeks.The Green Bay, Seattle game forced the leagues hand, the Refs are back
I wont spend too much time on it. It was an awful call on the field, awful job at reviewing the play and awful job of not taking ownership after the fact by Goodell. People were outraged and deservedly so. Now we all get our wish and the old refs are back. Finally a familiar face when we complain on sunday about how much the refereeing sucks.
Thursday night game:
Browns vs. Ravens
The Ravens are clearly a better team over all. Weeden has looked ok at times and Richardson is a dynamic option out of the backfield. The Browns also have one of the best corners in the league but he won’t be playing. The Ravens will let Flacco fly in this one. It could get ugly.
Pick: Ravens
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