Week three recap

After three weeks there are still eight undefeated teams, seven at 3-0 and the Lions at 2-0-1. Most of those were expected to be good from the outset of the season, but there are some minor surprises.  The 49ers were expected to be mediocre, with only a slight chance at the post-season, while the Bills and Lions were expected to be in the bottom half of the standings.

  • The Bills’ 3-0 means almost nothing, having come against very weak competition. Ya gotta figure they will probably crumble once they start facing the big boys.
  • The Lions, on the other hand, have to be absolutely thrilled with what they have done. Their two wins are against the Chargers and Eagles, two teams that were expected to breeze into the playoffs. It’s still going to be a tough season for their improved team because of their schedule. If the Lions could trade places with the Pats, they would probably win the AFC East and make the playoffs, but in the NFC North, they could finish last if they falter even slightly.

As for the underperformers … there are seven teams that have not yet managed a W. There are no real surprises in that group, other than that the Giants are not in it! Six of the no-win teams were expected to miss the post-season, and the Steelers were expected to have only a small chance.