10/18/10
1. Parity in 2010: On any given week almost any team in the NFL can beat any opponent. The field is closer than it’s ever been in recent years, making it impossible to consistently pick winners (Vegas has got to be loving it). This past week we saw St. Louis upset San Diego and Seattle took down Chicago. Eight of Sunday’s thirteen games were decided by less than a touchdown. Every division is still up for grabs with at least three contenders in each. We may see a division winner with a losing record (hint NFC West). We may see only a few playoff teams break the 10 win mark. Get use to it, it’s going to be one hell of a season.
2. Concussions on the Rise: This week we saw another batch of violent collisions that resulted in concussions. Philadelphia’s DeSean Jackson, Atlanta’s Dunta Robinson, Cleveland’s Mohammed Massaquoi and Josh Cribbs, Detroit’s Zack Follett, and Baltimore’s Todd Heap all had to leave their games. Dunta Robinson’s helmet to helmet hit on DeSean Jack, Brandon Meriweather’s on Todd Heap, and James Harrison’s on both Massaquoi and Cribbs should have resulted in immediate ejections from the game. I know violence is part of the sport but the NFL needs to step in sooner rather than later before someone gets maimed on national TV.
3. More Injuries: This week we saw another swarm of injuries that makes any fantasy owner’s stomach turn. Antonio Gates, DeSean Jackson, Todd Heap, Joseph Addai, Malcom Floyd, and Shaun Hill just to name a few. Why are so many big names going down this season? I really don’t know, it could be poor conditioning or just bad luck, but it makes me wonder how teams will ever be able to survive an 18 game schedule. Star power and fantasy players are driving the league's popularity past casual fans and gamblers. If an 18 game schedule becomes a reality this patter will likely increase. Star loses will result in frustrated fans and lower ratings.
4. You are Done: The following teams can pack it in, your season is officially over. Buffalo (0-5), Carolina (0-5), Cleveland (1-5), Detroit (1-5), and yes Dallas (1-4). Better luck next year.
5. My Power Rankings (Top 10): 1. Jets 2. Steelers 3. Ravens 4. Colts 5. Falcons 6. Packers 7. Patriots 8. Giants 9. Eagles 10. Chiefs
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