The mid-season mark is
approaching and injuries are mounting for every team. The best teams are the ones who can fully
embrace the next man up ethos. While
Seattle struggles with secondary injuries, Cincinnati faces a dearth of bodies
at wideout. The Eagles have a patchwork
offensive line that the Colts exceed with a cobbled together defensive front
seven. This is the point in the season
when the talent evaluation of every general manager will either carry a team or
lead to a drop in on-field production.
1) Denver-
After six weeks the Broncos have ascended to the number one spot. If the Denver offense struggles against San Francisco’s
shorthanded defense, it will be a short-lived stay at the top.
2) San
Diego- The Chargers put away a feisty Oakland squad largely due to Phillip
Rivers, who recorded his fifth consecutive game with a passer rating of 120 or
higher.
3) Seattle-
Dallas dominated the Seahawks in Seattle.
Moreover, cornerback injuries are mounting and testing their depth. However, this is the type of adversity that
Pete Carroll embraces.
4) Green
Bay- The ship has righted itself but the loss to the Lions in Detroit may have
lasting divisional implications.
5) Dallas-
The victory in Seattle was a vivid example of the Cowboy’s new-found aggressive mentality. This is a dangerous team if Dallas can
maintain that edge over the course of the season.
6) New
England- A mere fortnight after the media declared their run over; the Patriots
have claimed sole possession of first place in the AFC East.
7) Indianapolis- Bjoern Werner was close to receiving
the dreaded bust label after a disappointing start to his career. This season, with Robert Mathis sidelined,
Werner has begun to flash his potential with three sacks in six games.
8) Cincinnati-
Mike Nugent’s missed 36-yard overtime field goal resulted in a frustrating tie
for fans. Allowing 37 points to an
embattled Carolina offense is twice as frustrating to Marvin Lewis.
9) Detroit-
The Lions have the NFC North lead and boast the NFL’s number one scoring
defense. Yet, Jim Caldwell, and his often-questionable
game management, is cause for unease.
10)Philadelphia- The
Eagles desperately need this week’s bye to convalesce. If Darren Sproles misses any games with his
knee injury, all eyes will be on LeSean McCoy for a pivotal showdown in Arizona.
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