Are You Ready For Some FOOTBALL - Week 5

[Imran Siddiqui]

Duh, Atlanta is .

Though, seriously, Atlanta does have Vick and as we saw yesterday, San Francisco isn't as bad as everyone thought they were going to be. This time they gave the Saints a run for their money.

[Ned]

I think there is a stat that says 2-0 teams generally make the playoffs. If Vick stays healthy, I think no one will be surprised if Atlanta makes the playoffs. But, I think everyone will be flabbergasted if Detroit makes the playoffs.

They do have a new wide receiver, Roy Williams, a very high draft choice, who is making a huge impact. Remember Randy Moss?

[Ming]

I have more faith in Atlanta making the Play Offs then Detroit

So far, Detroit got a lucky win in Chicago (they were totally outplayed) and beat up on Houston.

[OzzyKP]

Detroit going to the playoffs would be far beyond my wildest dreams. Frankly I'm flabbergasted we actually won 2 games in a row.

The last three years our records were:
2-14
3-13
5-11

So we are off to a spectacular start, don't jinx it by talking playoffs. I'll be happy if we get to like 7-9. Or at least be a kinda respected team.

[Ming]

Detroit is much improved this year. It looks like they are now on the upswing instead of getting worse. You should at least be entertained this year.

I feel the same way for the Bears. Even though they still suck, they are going in the right direction, and there is hope.

[OzzyKP]

I'd be entertained if I were able to actually watch some of the games. But I think Thanksgiving is the only game I'll catch.

[Ned]

Ugh. Only one QB in football is worse that Grossman. Garcia. Thank God Chicago has discovered a running attack.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/statistics?stat=pass&sort=rat&pos=off&league=nfl&order=true&season=2&year=2004

[Kidlicious]

Originally posted by JohnT
The Falcons defense seemed pretty good today - four sacks off of Orlando Pace and the Rams. Combine that with the 3 off San Francisco last week and we might be looking at a pretty good defensive line.

You can thank Mora for that. He has a very good game plan against the Rams. But the Falcons made very good plays and were very consistant.

[Frozzy]

The Falcons defense seemed pretty good today - four sacks off of Orlando Pace and the Rams. Combine that with the 3 off San Francisco last week and we might be looking at a pretty good defensive line.

Slight problem with that, Imran. Mora has played these guys for years, and knows their offense inside out, especially the 49ers (considering he worked there, and he was in the same division as the Rams)...

I want to see what happens when they play a team Mora hasn't had much experience of first.

[Kidlicious]

Put it this way. SF won I think 5 games last year. I think he lost one to the Rams in OT, but the other game he slaughtered the Rams.

[Jon Shafer]

Originally posted by Ming
Detroit is much improved this year. It looks like they are now on the upswing instead of getting worse. You should at least be entertained this year.

I feel the same way for the Bears. Even though they still suck, they are going in the right direction, and there is hope.

Meh... for every team that wins a game, another one must lose.

Don't expect Kansas City to go 0-16 this year.

[Imran Siddiqui]

Slight problem with that, Imran. Mora has played these guys for years, and knows their offense inside out, especially the 49ers (considering he worked there, and he was in the same division as the Rams)...

I usually don't post under the name JohnT.

And that criticism can be leveled against any coach. They each know the other teams in their divisions for the longest time, but that doesn't mean anything. Secondly, it goes both ways. Mora's style isn't any different now that he's a head coach. Why? Because he also took SF's offensive coordinator. St. Louis and San Fran knows Mora's style, which has been the Niner's style for the last few years under Mooch and Erickson.

[Ming]

Originally posted by Trip
Meh... for every team that wins a game, another one must lose.

Yep... that's what made Sundays game so great... The Bears won, and the Packers lost

[Ming]

Looking forward to a great game tonight. It should be fun. Kick off just minutes away

[Jon Shafer]

This should be a good game unless something unexpected happens.

I say... 28-24 Philadelphia.