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Philadelphia Eagles – Even Nick Foles is Outplaying Eli Manning
It was hard to decide what was the more compelling story as the Philadelphia Eagles finally won a game, as they usually do against the New York Giants, who fell to 0-5 for the first time in 26 years: Either Nick Foles stepping up big time for the injured Michael Vick, or Eli Manning completely destroying any chance his team had to end the losing streak, and the existence of any following or support he had as someone who isn’t to blame for where the Giants are at right now.
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San Francisco 49ers – Colin Kaepernick Nothing But a Cog in the Machine
As we go deeper into the 2013 NFL season, Colin Kaepernick looks less and less special, while the San Francisco 49ers are getting back to their dominant and their impressive ways by going back to basics: An incredibly strong and smothering defense, accompanied by the power running game that has been the biggest part of their success since Jim Harbaugh took over.
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Cincinnati Bengals – Beating Up on Tom Brady
The recipe to stopping Tom Brady has always been about excellent pressure from the defensive line. Despite all of their problems on offense with the struggling Andy Dalton, the Cincinnati Bengals have enough talent when it comes to the pass rush to keep the team from falling apart.
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Indianapolis Colts – Andrew Luck Made For 4th Quarter Comebacks
Only his second NFL season, and possibly already the most clutch quarterback in the NFL. Andrew Luck is coming up big time after time for the Indianapolis Colts, that find themselves as a surprising Super Bowl contender, as the rebuilding plans under their new quarterback are going much better than anyone planned.
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Denver Broncos – Tony Romo Keeps Them Perfect
For the first time this season, someone gave the Denver Broncos a real fight. Unfortunately, despite a huge game, Tony Romo raised the old demons again by throwing a costly interception that meant a loss for the Dallas Cowboys, and ruining a nearly flawless performance from him, including out-dueling Peyton Manning.
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NFL – Broncos vs Cowboys Predictions
The best team in the NFL, the Denver Broncos, are taking their offensive powerhouse tour to Texas in order to play the Dallas Cowboys, hoping to continue their perfect start by being the first visitors to win at AT&T stadium this season.
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NFL – Saints vs Bears Predictions
The New Orleans Saints are suddenly the complete team all of a sudden, bringing back the defense they’ve lost over the years since winning the Super Bowl. The Chicago Bears, despite the promising start, find themselves with a banged up D and a quarterback that once again looks like someone who can ruin their playoff hopes.
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NFL – Patriots vs Bengals Predictions
Injuries keep hitting the New England Patriots, but it doesn’t seem to be slowing down as they’re off to a perfect 4-0 start, coming next to a team that expected to be a bit better than they’ve been so far, the slightly disappointing Cincinnati Bengals.
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NFL – Seahawks vs Colts Predictions
The Indianapolis Colts and the Seattle Seahawks both have quite a lot in common, especially considering their franchise changing second-year quarterbacks, but it also has to do with reliance, or an attempt to, on the running game, while having their eyes firmly set on doing a lot better than last season when they reach the playoffs.
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Stanford Cardinal – Not Good Enough to Win Without Officials
Washington have every right to feel like they should have come out of Stanford stadium with a win and remaining undefeated, but Kevin Smith’s catch was eventually called incomplete thanks to the booth, and the Cardinal carry on with their perfect (so far) season, hoping that this time it ends with more than just the Rose Bowl.