The Rest of the NFC

[Azlen]

While we haven't played great so far this year, it doesn't seem like anyone is really jumping out ahead of the pack either. Seattle and Green Bay are both fortunate to have a win. The only two win teams are the Vikings and the Giants and I don't really see either of them competing for home field throughout the playoffs. Carolina is going to be tough I'm sure but they couldn't beat a team led by Trevor Siemien.

 

[Dback Jon]

Iggles could be 2-0 after tonight as well. But I don't see them running the table either.

 

[Proximo]

Yeah, I totally agree.

Seattle looks horrific. Green Bay looks about the same as last year to me, I don't think Jordy Nelson has magically made them a good offense again like all the pundits have claimed he would. The Giants are not good, Minnesota is good but not great.

I don't think Carolina looks real impressive either, but I would rank them #1 right now in the NFC, but they seem to be playing at about 70% of last year right now.

If the cards can get their act together I definitely think #1 seed is very doable.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Agree... however, I can see the Vikes defense being good enough to make Bradford good enough and together, that team could be for real...

 

[oaken1]

what I have noticed in the nfc is a surprising boost in the quality of defenses...even the saints defense looks pretty good early on.

 

[Russ Smith]

Vikes lost Peterson to a torn meniscus although I'm a big Asiata fan.

 

[Dback Jon]

Agree... however, I can see the Vikes defense being good enough to make Bradford good enough and together, that team could be for real...

AP has a torn meniscus - how long he will be out is unknown. He can play on that if not too badly torn.

AP not being able to play will definitely impact the Vikings.

 

[82CardsGrad]

AP has a torn meniscus - how long he will be out is unknown. He can play on that if not too badly torn.

AP not being able to play will definitely impact the Vikings.

Perhaps... but he's been terrible this year thus far. Doesn't hurt having him healthy of course, but I wonder how much the Vikes really need him in order to reach the post season...

 

[Azlen]

Perhaps... but he's been terrible this year thus far. Doesn't hurt having him healthy of course, but I wonder how much the Vikes really need him in order to reach the post season...

They definitely look like a playoff contender, it's hard to believe right now that they can compete for the number 1 seed with Bradford behind center though.

 

[Redneck Voodoo]

Vikes lost Peterson to a torn meniscus although I'm a big Asiata fan.

I'm a fan too, but I think the loss of Peterson makes them pretty one-dimensional.

The Vikes have a pretty good defense but I don't think they're good enough to overcome - what I think - will be a fairly pedestrian offense from here on out. Bradford isn't good enough, IMO, to take over games.

EDIT: many games...

 

[Dback Jon]

Perhaps... but he's been terrible this year thus far. Doesn't hurt having him healthy of course, but I wonder how much the Vikes really need him in order to reach the post season...

TN made stopping AP the focus of their game - it worked. MN needed to TO's to win the game. Of course, that was with Hill at QB.

Just noted they only had 30 yards rushing last night...and won!



MN has games coming up @Car, NYG, Houston and @Phil. That will give us a good measure of the team.

 

[187]

They definitely look like a playoff contender, it's hard to believe right now that they can compete for the number 1 seed with Bradford behind center though.

It's still early and just one start but Bradford looked really solid yesterday. No running game threat whatsoever and he was dropping some dimes out there. They will be an interesting team to watch, that defense is going to keep them in games and sammy can play above average they could make things interesting. Losing AD hurts, we will see how long purple jesus is sidelined with the meniscus though.

 

[GatorAZ]

Yeah, I totally agree.

Seattle looks horrific. Green Bay looks about the same as last year to me, I don't think Jordy Nelson has magically made them a good offense again like all the pundits have claimed he would. The Giants are not good, Minnesota is good but not great.

I don't think Carolina looks real impressive either, but I would rank them #1 right now in the NFC, but they seem to be playing at about 70% of last year right now.

If the cards can get their act together I definitely think #1 seed is very doable.

The Giants defense is much improved and Eli has time to throw. They're a dangerous team IMO.

 

[Iceman]

The Giants defense is much improved and Eli has time to throw. They're a dangerous team IMO.

I agree. They spent a ton of money and wanted to go a different direction with a new coach. They could be the sleeper in the NFC. I see them winning their division (East) by a lot!

 

[Cheesebeef]

what I have noticed in the nfc is a surprising boost in the quality of defenses...even the saints defense looks pretty good early on.

they gave up 35 points to the Raiders in Week 1. Not sure that qualifies them to look pretty good after 2 games.

 

[MrYeahBut]

Bomani Jones called Jeff Fisher.. Fity Fity Fisher

 

[Redneck Voodoo]

Bomani Jones called Jeff Fisher.. Fity Fity Fisher

Okay, that's funny.

 

[MrYeahBut]

Okay, that's funny.

Another one I mentioned earlier was Stugotz said Fisher got his 1st win on his way to 8/8..

I guess it was pick on Fisher day on ESPN radio, lol

 

[oaken1]

they gave up 35 points to the Raiders in Week 1. Not sure that qualifies them to look pretty good after 2 games.

it is better than they looked last season and much of their talent is young and/or new to the system,..an improvement..
and you watch,...the Raiders will drop 35 on a couple more teams this season too,...they are coming along nicely as a team.

 

[slanidrac16]

The teams you see thus far are not the finished product they will be 4,6 and 10 weeks from now. Todays product is a direct result of turnover on every roster every year.

We will be a better team down the road as will a few of the teams that we consider "quality teams.

 

[eastcoastSUN]

Top 5 teams in the NFC (in no order): AZ, SEA, GB, MIN, CAR. Other than ourselves, CAR/MIN have the most balanced attacks and the best chance at a #1. Min a big IF, assuming that Bradford stays consistent and healthy the rest of the season. I can see the NFC East up for grabs between NY/PHI (Wentz being a big surprise so far)

 

[Redneck Voodoo]

Watching MNF and Chicago has to be the worst team in the NFL. Certainly the worst offense.

 

[MrYeahBut]

The Bears are a bad football team

 

[Redneck Voodoo]

The Bears are a bad football team

Now that I've said that, watch them beat the Eagles.

 

[MrYeahBut]

Now that I've said that, watch them beat the Eagles.

Wouldn't surprise me if that's how it turns out. It's my Kiss 'o Death.