Most Impressive NFL Teams Week One

Zeroed · 09-12-07, 11:52 AM

Indy too

thezbar · 09-12-07, 12:00 PM

I was impressed with the Bears defense.It appears that all the pieces are back in place after last seasons injuries. The offense is another story however.

SBR Lou · 09-12-07, 12:14 PM

Can't leave out the Colts JJ. Everyone figured they'd bust against the Saints, their defense wasn't the same, blah blah. They didn't only win, they stomped a team that many are picking to represent the NFC in the superbowl and held Brees to next to nothing. The Pats looked great too, but it was against the Jets, don't think anyone is picking them anywhere.

jjgold · 09-12-07, 12:17 PM

Yes I did forget about Indy

Bears can't score, they will never be a factor unless Griese takes the helm and Benson removed from starting lineup. Cedric is a 3 yard per carry guy only.

moneyplays · 09-12-07, 12:19 PM

I'd add Bengals to that list. I was impressed with both sides of the ball. They played a very good physical defensive team and were able to get the ball to #85. I see them having a playoff run this year.

tblues2005 · 09-12-07, 12:43 PM

I say that Indy, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and New England all impressed me this opening week. I do see that New England was basically cheating but I still think they would have won anyways. The ones that disappointed me was the St. Louis Rams and Philly.

pokernut9999 · 09-12-07, 12:57 PM

New England - Their line gave Brady all time to throw.
Indy - Offense does not miss a beat and D looked good
Carolina - Disappointed last year and looks to be back maybe this year.

WileOut · 09-12-07, 01:05 PM

I dont think Minny has proved anything yet the Falcons are one of the worst teams in the league if not the worst.

pegasis0066 · 09-12-07, 02:14 PM

Agree with all except Pitt - I don't think Cleveland was much of a test.

I say that and pray I don't eat my words by my boys going up there this weekend and struggling... or God forbid losing!

moneyplays · 09-12-07, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by pegasis0066

Agree with all except Pitt - I don't think Cleveland was much of a test.

I say that and pray I don't eat my words by my boys going up there this weekend and struggling... or God forbid losing!

That aint happening. Don't even talk like that!

pegasis0066 · 09-12-07, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by moneyplays

That aint happening. Don't even talk like that!

Yes, I feel bad for even mentioning it. My bad.

tullamore · 09-12-07, 03:45 PM

With all the tunovers Cincy caused early in that game, Baltimore should of had no chance to force OT at the end.

pegasis0066 · 09-12-07, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by tullamore

With all the tunovers Cincy caused early in that game, Baltimore should of had no chance to force OT at the end.

Tend to agree, however there were a few mitigating factors:

- Baltimore has a great defense
- Cincy's offense wasn't clicking - partly due to the first point, but also Palmer seemed to be a little out of synch
- Cincy's FG kicker got hurt
- Ed Reed's punt return hurt

However after Reed's punt return and then being down 1 point was unbelievable given the number of turnovers Cincy had benefited from at that point.

john pavlic · 09-12-07, 05:43 PM

Indy all around, Dallas for its offense, and Pittsburg

Benson17 · 09-12-07, 07:00 PM

How about my Packers Defense?

I know the Offense looked pathetic, but the D was very nice.

Doc JS · 09-12-07, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by pegasis0066

Tend to agree, however there were a few mitigating factors:

- Baltimore has a great defense
- Cincy's offense wasn't clicking - partly due to the first point, but also Palmer seemed to be a little out of synch
- Cincy's FG kicker got hurt
- Ed Reed's punt return hurt

However after Reed's punt return and then being down 1 point was unbelievable given the number of turnovers Cincy had benefited from at that point.

Yeah all that might be true, but at the end of the day, the Bengals forced 6 turnovers and had to make a goal line stand to avoid OT. When you get 6 turnovers you're supposed to bury people.

pegasis0066 · 09-12-07, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by Doc JS

Yeah all that might be true, but at the end of the day, the Bengals forced 6 turnovers and had to make a goal line stand to avoid OT. When you get 6 turnovers you're supposed to bury people.

Ok, stop... I give. Six turnovers and a goal line stand to win... stop... I give.

moneyplays · 09-12-07, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by Doc JS

Yeah all that might be true, but at the end of the day, the Bengals forced 6 turnovers and had to make a goal line stand to avoid OT. When you get 6 turnovers you're supposed to bury people.

The same could be said about the chargers/bears game. I didn't see the chargers bury the bears. I think it's a testament to just how good the ravens defense is and how the were able to change it up and keep the bengals confused.

hova24e · 09-12-07, 08:22 PM

Colts and especially Baltimore.............I know B-more might sound crazy but like those guys said above, they turned the ball over 6 times and still made it a very close game. That's unheard of in the NFL. I see them going 12-4 (if they fix the turnover problem - which they will).

jjgold · 09-13-07, 06:25 AM

Pack looked ok but Favre can't hold up

Dallas has no D

Doc JS · 09-13-07, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by pegasis0066

Ok, stop... I give. Six turnovers and a goal line stand to win... stop... I give.

LOL...peace, my brother!

And there is no one pulling harder for your Bengals than I am this week!