NFL Winners and Losers: Week 2
Posted by ryan on September 18, 2007
In case you hadn’t noticed, we’re still attempting to get back into school mode, which is drastically affecting the article output on the site. Trust me, we’re working on it. While week one saw tons of defensive struggles and sloppy play, week two went in the direction of offensive output, with the big story of the weekend being that shitshow in Cleveland. Here’s some winners and losers from the last couple days in the NFL.
Winners
New England Patriots: So, yeah. This team is loaded. And to add onto a stacked roster, they’re playing with a huge chip on their shoulder after the videotape scandal. In just two weeks, Randy Moss has made me look like a moron. He’s already caught four touchdown passes and has gone a long way in reclaiming his spot as the best wide receiver in football. The Patriots wiped the floor with San Diego on Sunday Night, a team that had the look of a Super Bowl contender. Are they that much better than everyone else?
1990s Dynasties: The 49ers, Cowboys, Packers, Redskins and Broncos are all 2-0. Winners of nine titles in the 1990s, it’s been fun to see these teams rebuild out of salary cap hell. The Niners and Packers have reshaped their team from the ground up, while the Cowboys’ offense is bringing back memories of Aikman and Irvin.
Losers
San Diego Chargers: Sure, they opened up their season against the NFC Champions and odds-on favorite to win it all. But this sure as hell doesn’t look like the same team that went 14-2 and sent 11 players to the Pro Bowl. The team that led the NFL in scoring last year has just 28 points through two games, league MVP LaDainian Tomlinson has the lowest YPC in the entire league, and sack champion Shawne Merriman? He’s being used in coverage by defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell. Where’s Marty when you need him?
New Orleans Saints: Another preseason Super Bowl favorite is off to an even worse start. The Saints, fresh off a feel-good 10-6 season, have started the season 0-2. Second year coach Sean Payton has seemingly forgot what carried this team a season ago. His name is Deuce McAllister, not Reggie Bush. While 619 tries to hopelessly dance around NFL defenses, the Saints defense is even worse than first thought.

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