Some Thoughts on Week 1

Atlanta Falcons 34
Detroit Lions 21

I have a hard time believing the Falcons are as good as they looked in this game so I’ll just assume the Lions are going to be really crappy this year. Michael Turner is a beast but come on, he’s not Jim Brown.

New York Jets 20
Miami Dolphins 14

Favre had a nice debut with the Jets, many of those bombs he threw could have easily ended in disaster but it’s obvious the Jets are a playoff contender with Favre under center.

New England Patriots 17
Kansas City Chiefs 10

It’s now official, Tom Brady will be out for the entire season and that leaves Matt Cassel as the Patriots quarterback. It could be a very ugly season for the patriots, if Cassel starts playing bad how long will it take before Randy Moss starts causing trouble? If any team can overcome losing the best player in the NFL its the patriots but I have my doubts.

Chicago Bears 29
Indianapolis Colts 13

Kyle Orton out-played Peyton Manning…there’s something I never thought I’d say in my life.

Green Bay Packers 24
Minnesota Vikings 19

Aaron Rodgers played good but the Packers need to give Ryan Grant more carries and give Brandon Jackson a lot less — when Grant is on the field their offense is 100% better.

The Vikings have one of the best defenses in the league, the best running back in the league, and the best offensive line in the league but none of it matters because Tarvaris Jackson may be the leagues worst starting quarterback. With a good quarterback the Vikings could compete with the Dallas Cowboys, with Tarvaris Jackson they’ll struggle against the Lions.