But realize that after last night the Vikings who revamped there whole team is starting to put it all together seeing that Tices' job is on the line and they have to a easy schedule outside of Pittsburg, and Chi town so I think people should watch for them. And trust me no one is gonna beat the COLTS or the JAGS. I really chicago is going to the playoffs but I am still not sold on them yet.
The Falcons :x
We've gotta learn how to play smart and play all 4 quarters, not 3 or 3 1/2. Our defense played alright, not good but alright, through the first 3 quarters, then fell apart in the 4th quarter when the game was on the line. The offense did the exact opposite, getting off to a horrible start but coming to life later in the game. In our 4 losses this year, we fell behind by at leat 13 points in the first quarter. If we can't learn to play a complete game and not dig ourselves in a whole, we can kiss Superbowl aspirations goodbye. Our run defense which was so good last year looks to have gotten tired at the end. That can probably be attributed to injuries, as well as the departure of Ed Jasper and Travis Hall last year, two good run-cover guys. For the second straight game we produced no sacks after finishing in the top 3 last year. We need to get it together ASAP! Its funny how in our past 2 losses, Michael Vick has had 2 of his best passing performances this season. It just goes to show you that stats mean nothing as long as you get the Ws. There was one time during the game when we had the ball on Tampa's 10 yard line or so, Vick dropped back to pass, and there was wide open hole in front of him with the FB to block for him. Instead of running and scoring what would have been an easy touchdown, he decided to stay in the pocket and ended up throwing an incomplete pass. I think that all the criticisms about his passing have gotten to him, and its almost like he wants to stay in the pocket on purpose just to prove that he can be more than a running QB.
Its a good thing that da Bears beat the Panthers so Carolina can't run away with the division. The Bears remind me alot of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens team that couldnt score a lick but ended up winning the Superbowl with stellar defense. The Bears can go far because they play good team defense (check out Nathan Vasher's missed field goal return for a TD last week. Every single person on that defense blocked for him and didn't give up. Urlacher was sprinting down the field like he was a running back). Still though, I question if they can win when it comes crunch time with their mediocre offense and rookie QB. Remember, Ben Roethlisberger won 15 straight regular season games last year, but when it came playoff time he choked under pressure and looked like a normal rookie.
The Colts simply look amazing, probably one of the best balanced teams in NFL history. They still have a couple more tough games left, including Seattle, San Diego, Pittsburgh, and Jacksonville, but the way they are playing, this should be their year hands down.
