The End Zone

Your humble blogger and another contributor (kdc) will discuss topics about the NFL weekly:

1. Bigger game for the Cowboys or Vikings with both being at 1-3?

kdc: Definitely the Cowboys. Not only because they ended strong last year, but because they made such a stink about being the first team to host a Super Bowl & play in it, because they believed their own hype, because they still think they’re “America’s Team.” Gentlemen, Wade Phillips is not going to take you anywhere.

Momo: Definitely the Vikings. The Vikings went all in this year because of the way last year ended. They sent the "Three Wise Men" down to get Favre because they felt they couldn't win
without him. They also made a big move to acquire Randy Moss to give some energy to a team that is flat. The Vikings

2. More likely to make the playoffs Cowboys or Vikings?

kdc: Vikings only because their divisional opponents are so weak – the Lions are the Lions, my Packers are injury-ridden & strapped with a GM who doesn’t understand how a mid-season trade can fill gaps, & the inconsistent Bears.

Momo: As crazy as it might sound its probably the Cowboys. The NFC west is so bad that only one winner will come out and the same could be said for the South. Three teams can possibly come out of the East, with the Cowboys squeaking in at 9-7.

3. Of the surprise teams, who has the staying power, Chiefs, Bucs or Texans?

kdc: Definitely the Bucs. They’ve got a determined group of youngsters who have nothing to lose & believe in themselves. Plus this is the type of team that gets extra-focused against big opponents - & then beating them. I see them winning 3-5 more (which is about 5-7 more than most people picked for them). Usually these types of teams fade down the stretch (lack of experience, unsure leadership, etc), but that doesn’t mean they won’t still make Tampa Bay proud.

Momo: As much as I have blasted KC and Matt Cassel, its the Chiefs and here's why. The Chargers are collapsing and the AFC West is very winnable. Romeo Crennel and Charlie Weis are not head coaches, but can you name to coordinators who are excellent on game day. Weis actually uses the running backs to hide the lack of explosiveness that they have at the quarterback position. Their offensive plays keep away and shortens the opposing teams offensive possessions. Crennel is coaching up a young defense that is flying around and making plays. Kansas City, welcome back to the league.