The Dallas Cowboys are for real, I was not sold on them before the season, their defense was suspect and their first game showed me that they were even more suspect, but since then they have turned it around. They are now 5-1 and are tied atop their division for the lead with the Philadelphia Eagles, I did not see this coming. Tony Romo did not throw one interception in Seattle and running back Demarco Murray has been a beast this season and is leading the league in rushing all while having six straight games of a 100 yards or more. He has 785 rushing yards in six games, the second best in rushing yards to him is the Steelers Le'Veon Bell who has 542 yards which is 243 less than Murray. Look out for the Cowboys this season, there is something special going on in Dallas.
TWO
The New York Jets are dead despite what Rex Ryan says, they are 1-5 and are riding a five game losing streak heading into Thursday night's match up with the New England Patriots. I like that Rex has confidence, but they have no help around Geno Smith on the offense and their secondary is not very good which is the opposite of what a Rex Ryan defense is. Oh and 2013 first round pick Dee Milliner is injured again, sorry Rex but the Jets are dead and the fault lays on the GM John Idzik.
THREE
Ladies and Gentlemen Tom Brady is back, as is the Patriot offense, Brandon LaFell caught two touchdowns from Brady who tossed four scores, the other two went to both Tim Wright and Brian Tyms. Tom was back at it again in Buffalo, it seems like the offense is clicking now and the line is blocking well.
FOUR
Do not look at the Oakland Raiders record as an indication to how Derek Carr is playing because he IS getting better. Despite the interception at the end of the game down the left sideline he played a great game, he threw for 282 yards and four scores on the day and kept Oakland in the game the whole time. He will continue to improve and grow in this offense and gain confidence as well.
FIVE
Yes, the Cleveland Browns are better than the Pittsburgh Steelers and are looking pretty good right now with two big home wins over the Steelers (this past Sunday) and the Saints a few weeks ago. Brian Hoyer is playing very well with just one interception on the season and this is without Josh Gordon at receiver. The run game also seems to be doing well there in Cleveland along with the defense. The Browns could be making a playoff run.
SIX
The Panthers continue to impress despite the tie, before the season started I was worried about their offensive capabilities but they have been playing well and Cam Newton continues to mature and grow in that Panther offense. As long as they can continue to put up points they will be a tough team to play against.
SEVEN
The Chargers may have found a diamond in the rough in undrafted rookie Branden Oliver who stepped up when he was called to after both Ryan Matthews and Donald Brown went down with injuries. He can get the tough yards, and he scored the late game touchdown with just under two minutes to go that won the game. He will continue to be a factor for the Chargers as the season goes along.
*All Statistics from WWW.NFL.COM*
The Panthers continue to impress despite the tie, before the season started I was worried about their offensive capabilities but they have been playing well and Cam Newton continues to mature and grow in that Panther offense. As long as they can continue to put up points they will be a tough team to play against.
SEVEN
The Chargers may have found a diamond in the rough in undrafted rookie Branden Oliver who stepped up when he was called to after both Ryan Matthews and Donald Brown went down with injuries. He can get the tough yards, and he scored the late game touchdown with just under two minutes to go that won the game. He will continue to be a factor for the Chargers as the season goes along.
*All Statistics from WWW.NFL.COM*
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