Poll: Which team's in the worst shape?
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:46 pm
There's been a lot unmatched expectations throughout the league during the first 1/4 of the season. As Packer fans we have a lot to be worried about, but looking around the league at some of the other dissappointments, who do you think is in the worst position?
Packers: Obviously the injuries are beyond ridiculous, but even when we were healthy we weren't clicking like we all thought we would. The remaining schedule is pretty tough, but we're still 3-2, and were in a position to win against CHI & WAS late in the games.
Vikings: Already in a 1-3 hole with a relatively tough schedule still to come, and a possible suspension for their QB who isn't playing that well to begin with. There are a lot more issues in Minnesota than a trade for Moss can fix.
Cowboys: Not only did they start in a 1-3 hole with everybody else in their division 3-2, but they have arguably the toughest remaining schedule out of all these teams. If they win 8 games total this year that will be an accomplishment. Still, they haven't looked terrible, losing all their games by a touchdown or less.
49ers: Few teams that start 0-5 can still remain positive, but having only played 1 divisional game so far, the 49ers can make up ground quickly in a terrible NFC west. 8 or 9 victories probably wins that division, and the only matchups that pose a major problem on their otherwise easy remaining schedule are at GB and at SD.
Saints: Like the Packers, the Saints are still 3-2, but failing to meet expectations. The defending champs have looked off in all of their games, winning all 3 games by a total of 10 points. A moderately tough schedule that includes the AFC North and a surging Atlanta team might mean the Saints need to nab a wildcard spot to make the playoffs.
Colts: The Colts are 3-2, the same as everyone else in the AFC South. They've already lost 2 divisional games, and have a pretty tough remaining schedule. If another AFC South team wins the division, Indy would likely be battling with Pit/Bal and NYJ/NE/MIA for a wildcard spot, and until they get on the same page I'd rank them below those 5 teams.
Chargers: I have Gates in my fantasy league and couldn't be happier, but aside from him nothing is consistant for this 2-3 team. They've creamed their opponents at home, but have lost all their road games. A so-so schedule and the fact they play in the AFC West means they still have a shot at winning the division, but they're up there with the other teams in terms of being dysfunctional.
I think it's Newz who always tries to calm people down and responds that NO, DAL, MIN, etc. should be just as worried as we are. I guess my hope is that we'll realize that we're in the same boat as a lot of teams and can hopefully turn things around and make the playoffs. Besides, Chicago's got a rough last 8 weeks of the season, does anyone really think they'll keep this consistancy up and win the division? So, who do you think's in the worst shape?
Packers: Obviously the injuries are beyond ridiculous, but even when we were healthy we weren't clicking like we all thought we would. The remaining schedule is pretty tough, but we're still 3-2, and were in a position to win against CHI & WAS late in the games.
Vikings: Already in a 1-3 hole with a relatively tough schedule still to come, and a possible suspension for their QB who isn't playing that well to begin with. There are a lot more issues in Minnesota than a trade for Moss can fix.
Cowboys: Not only did they start in a 1-3 hole with everybody else in their division 3-2, but they have arguably the toughest remaining schedule out of all these teams. If they win 8 games total this year that will be an accomplishment. Still, they haven't looked terrible, losing all their games by a touchdown or less.
49ers: Few teams that start 0-5 can still remain positive, but having only played 1 divisional game so far, the 49ers can make up ground quickly in a terrible NFC west. 8 or 9 victories probably wins that division, and the only matchups that pose a major problem on their otherwise easy remaining schedule are at GB and at SD.
Saints: Like the Packers, the Saints are still 3-2, but failing to meet expectations. The defending champs have looked off in all of their games, winning all 3 games by a total of 10 points. A moderately tough schedule that includes the AFC North and a surging Atlanta team might mean the Saints need to nab a wildcard spot to make the playoffs.
Colts: The Colts are 3-2, the same as everyone else in the AFC South. They've already lost 2 divisional games, and have a pretty tough remaining schedule. If another AFC South team wins the division, Indy would likely be battling with Pit/Bal and NYJ/NE/MIA for a wildcard spot, and until they get on the same page I'd rank them below those 5 teams.
Chargers: I have Gates in my fantasy league and couldn't be happier, but aside from him nothing is consistant for this 2-3 team. They've creamed their opponents at home, but have lost all their road games. A so-so schedule and the fact they play in the AFC West means they still have a shot at winning the division, but they're up there with the other teams in terms of being dysfunctional.
I think it's Newz who always tries to calm people down and responds that NO, DAL, MIN, etc. should be just as worried as we are. I guess my hope is that we'll realize that we're in the same boat as a lot of teams and can hopefully turn things around and make the playoffs. Besides, Chicago's got a rough last 8 weeks of the season, does anyone really think they'll keep this consistancy up and win the division? So, who do you think's in the worst shape?