Two Weeks Of Whaaat?!
The Football season is 2 weeks in and like so many years before, we're all asking What is going on!
Let's start with Baltimore.
The Defensive powerhouse that supposedly was going to be even better this year, has given up 49 points in 2 games and are currently 0-2.
And I drafted Baltimore's D- on my Fantasy team, and a few rounds too early I might add, and now they are headed for my bench!
And don't get me started on Cincinatti...
They made Minnesota look like a college team, and not a good one.
They forced big time Quarterback Dante Culpepper into 5 interceptions, and Running Back Michael Bennett into 2 fumbles, 7 turnovers?!!
They beat up on the Browns in week one. The Bengals have only allowed 21 points, while scoring a 2nd best in the NFL 64. More than enough to put them at 2-0.
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a Bay looks like a defense to be feared again.
They've given up all of 16 points in two games, and are sitting pretty at 2-0.
Rookie RB 'Cadillac' Williams looks good already, rushing for 148 and 128 yards with a touchdown in each of his first 2 games.
Oh and poor Green Bay.
First, they lose Pro-Bowl Wide Receiver Javon Walker to a season ending knee injury.
And then Brett Favre has had a really rough start.
He managed to throw 3 touchdowns this past week, but that is the extent of his TD passes. That alone would be ok, but if you add in his 4 interceptions, and now we have a problem. He's also fumbled 3 times, The Packers were able to recover 2 of them, but this is cause for concern. Especially when their defense has given up 17 and 26 points in week one and two respectively.
Green Bay is 0-2.
Ahhh, and my beloved Chargers...
They brought back all of their starting playoff team, they had Superbowl aspirations, they have the best Running Back in the game, and they are 0-2.
The Chargers lost their first game by 4 points, and this week by 3 points.
They are showing a weakness against the passing game. What can I say?
A couple other notes...
Watch for some coaches heads to roll very soon. Two come to mind.
St. Louis will be firing Mike Martz, that should have happened already. He was handed a great team, how do you fail? Well he has found a way, hope retirement treats you well Martz.
And get ready for The Vikings to cut Mike Tice loose. He couldn't control Randy Moss, so he was dealt to the Raiders. The Vik's new owner can't like his new investment so far, see ya later Tice.
Is it a coincidence that they are both named Mike?
While we're on the Mike bashing, how about one more for good measure, Mike Holmgren?
Seattle has talent, they have as big a budget as you can ask for, and the ex-Packer guru couldn't turn this program around. In Holmgren's last year of his contract, I don't think he's expecting an invitation back next year.
What does it all mean?
Well let's be realistic, it means nothing.
It is entirely plausible that any of these 0-2 teams could win 8 of their next 14 games and eek their way into the playoffs, and likewise, these 2-0 teams could lose 8 of their next 14 and get edged out.
You just never know, that's why they play the whole season, and not just 2 weeks.
But we are having fun, aren't we?!
Let's start with Baltimore.
The Defensive powerhouse that supposedly was going to be even better this year, has given up 49 points in 2 games and are currently 0-2.
And I drafted Baltimore's D- on my Fantasy team, and a few rounds too early I might add, and now they are headed for my bench!
And don't get me started on Cincinatti...
They made Minnesota look like a college team, and not a good one.
They forced big time Quarterback Dante Culpepper into 5 interceptions, and Running Back Michael Bennett into 2 fumbles, 7 turnovers?!!
They beat up on the Browns in week one. The Bengals have only allowed 21 points, while scoring a 2nd best in the NFL 64. More than enough to put them at 2-0.
Tamp
a Bay looks like a defense to be feared again.They've given up all of 16 points in two games, and are sitting pretty at 2-0.
Rookie RB 'Cadillac' Williams looks good already, rushing for 148 and 128 yards with a touchdown in each of his first 2 games.
Oh and poor Green Bay.
First, they lose Pro-Bowl Wide Receiver Javon Walker to a season ending knee injury.
And then Brett Favre has had a really rough start.
He managed to throw 3 touchdowns this past week, but that is the extent of his TD passes. That alone would be ok, but if you add in his 4 interceptions, and now we have a problem. He's also fumbled 3 times, The Packers were able to recover 2 of them, but this is cause for concern. Especially when their defense has given up 17 and 26 points in week one and two respectively.
Green Bay is 0-2.
Ahhh, and my beloved Chargers...
They brought back all of their starting playoff team, they had Superbowl aspirations, they have the best Running Back in the game, and they are 0-2.
The Chargers lost their first game by 4 points, and this week by 3 points.
They are showing a weakness against the passing game. What can I say?
A couple other notes...
Watch for some coaches heads to roll very soon. Two come to mind.
St. Louis will be firing Mike Martz, that should have happened already. He was handed a great team, how do you fail? Well he has found a way, hope retirement treats you well Martz.
And get ready for The Vikings to cut Mike Tice loose. He couldn't control Randy Moss, so he was dealt to the Raiders. The Vik's new owner can't like his new investment so far, see ya later Tice.Is it a coincidence that they are both named Mike?
While we're on the Mike bashing, how about one more for good measure, Mike Holmgren?
Seattle has talent, they have as big a budget as you can ask for, and the ex-Packer guru couldn't turn this program around. In Holmgren's last year of his contract, I don't think he's expecting an invitation back next year.What does it all mean?
Well let's be realistic, it means nothing.
It is entirely plausible that any of these 0-2 teams could win 8 of their next 14 games and eek their way into the playoffs, and likewise, these 2-0 teams could lose 8 of their next 14 and get edged out.
You just never know, that's why they play the whole season, and not just 2 weeks.
But we are having fun, aren't we?!
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