1ST QTR...Grades

[shopson67]

Can the depth of your hatred be measured? Your tears taste a little rancid.

Right now, the Pats fans' tears are quite sweet...

 

[cdumler7]

NE I give a strong B. They had their issues to deal with and came thru pretty well. I didn't give them an A because it wasn't the toughest schedule. Plus they had issues on the D and STs.

Teams I got right; Denver, Oakland and Minny

Teams I missed the boat on;
Arizona, Atlanta and Houston

I honestly would give the Pats an A-. Yes they lost a bad one yesterday but that was with a 3rd string QB that was already banged up. I give them a bit of a pass on that one. The fact that they held it together with so many key pieces missing was impressive.

 

[The Derski]

The Packers have only played 3 games.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Ravens B-. Still playing games close, but they're finding ways to win. Still need to work on O-line and secondary if they want to keep it up.

The Good: Overall defense making plays late in games, getting turnovers unlike last year. Special teams really making a difference this year (although Hester fumbling is becoming a problem). Passing game is decent if Flacco is actually able to get time to throw the ball.

The Bad: The O-line has been playing subpar all season with bad blocking and penalties and it's made the run game non existent. The Raiders were all over Flacco yesterday. Offensive play calling isn't helping either. Secondary needs to play better as they play the better WRs in the league later in the season.

I haven't seen a Ravens game aside from highlights yet...I understand OAK is really the only playoff caliber team they have faced, but 3-1 imo is petty good. The next Qtr will a shed a lot more light into what the Ravens are this season.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

I honestly would give the Pats an A-. Yes they lost a bad one yesterday but that was with a 3rd string QB that was already banged up. I give them a bit of a pass on that one. The fact that they held it together with so many key pieces missing was impressive.

Agreed...with their injury list and QB situation...3-1 is strong.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Right now, the Pats fans' tears are quite sweet...

Yep they taste like victory. Victory is sweet. Goodell gets another big F U from the Pats.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

I honestly would give the Pats an A-. Yes they lost a bad one yesterday but that was with a 3rd string QB that was already banged up. I give them a bit of a pass on that one. The fact that they held it together with so many key pieces missing was impressive.

I hadn't seen anyone using a (-) or (+) that's why I said strong B. We're not that far apart on our grade. I've always graded a little bit harder. Shady made that D look he wore a uniform made of vaseline yesterday.
I can't speak for all NE fans but I'm pretty sure the majority of them are pretty happy with where NE is at.

 

[Money]

I haven't seen a Ravens game aside from highlights yet...I understand OAK is really the only playoff caliber team they have faced, but 3-1 imo is petty good. The next Qtr will a shed a lot more light into what the Ravens are this season.

3-1 was necessary (it should have been 4-0). They need the next 2 quarters to be 3-1 as well. 2-2 over the last quarter would be a godsend, but 1-3 is more likely.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

Cowboys B+ - After a shaky first game they came back and won 3 straight and a tough one against a divisonal rival. The defense is still shitty but we now get some of the pieces back that will help the passrush. Dak has exceeded expectations and Zeke is playing really well. The second quarter will determine wether this is a contender or pretender with 3 tough games aginst cinci, gb, and philly.

 

[Broncos6482]

3-1 was necessary (it should have been 4-0). They need the next 2 quarters to be 3-1 as well. 2-2 over the last quarter would be a godsend, but 1-3 is more likely.

Boy you aren't kidding. Those last 4 games are brutal.

 

[cdumler7]

I hadn't seen anyone using a (-) or (+) that's why I said strong B. We're not that far apart on our grade. I've always graded a little bit harder. Shady made that D look he wore a uniform made of vaseline yesterday.
I can't speak for all NE fans but I'm pretty sure the majority of them are pretty happy with where NE is at.

And you all have plenty of reason to be happy. Missing your All-Pro QB and TE. Some other pieces missing time and this team just keeps rolling and looking like a top-4 team in the league. So now you get some of those pieces back and I don't think anybody wants to play the Patriots. I honestly think it might take a 14-2 type season to get the #1 seed away from them. I cheered against them in all 4 games but that was mostly because I know any team having to go to Foxboro in the playoffs stands little chance of actually winning. So going 3-1 through that stretch without Brady definitely made a few people and teams go "uh oh".

 

[Money]

Boy you aren't kidding. Those last 4 games are brutal.

I have a feeling that Philly at home might not be as tough as it's looking at the moment, but yes...brutal.

 

[chf]

Seattle B-

Needle moving up, but with that O line, the needle could move back down in a hurry. Probably being a bit harsh. Defense has been stellar.

 

[bksballer89]

Seattle B-

Needle moving up, but with that O line, the needle could move back down in a hurry. Probably being a bit harsh. Defense has been stellar.

Not to rain on your parade or anything but they haven't really played good offensive teams yet. Would be interesting if they're able to hold down explosive offensive teams in the Falcons and the Saints who they play in 2 of their next 3

 

[chf]

Not to rain on your parade or anything but they haven't really played good offensive teams yet. Would be interesting if they're able to hold down explosive offensive teams in the Falcons and the Saints who they play in 2 of their next 3

Thus the B minus. Rain away.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

3-1 was necessary (it should have been 4-0). They need the next 2 quarters to be 3-1 as well. 2-2 over the last quarter would be a godsend, but 1-3 is more likely.

What I would be concerned about...WAS, PIT both have strong OFC and NYG have some top shelf weapons...I tend to throw out stats when PIT and BAL play, but the OFCs in general look stronger in the next QTR.

 

[Money]

What I would be concerned about...WAS, PIT both have strong OFC and NYG have some top shelf weapons...I tend to throw out stats when PIT and BAL play, but the OFCs in general look stronger in the next QTR.

Oh...I'm concerned about quite a bit. I'm not saying they will go 3-1. I'm saying they need to go 3-1.

 

[Gooch1034]

The passing game can do some damage if the line gives Flacco time to throw. He and Wallace have good chemistry already and Pitta hasn't lost a step since his injuries. They've been one dimensional due to the running game not being effective this year (West did have a good game yesterday, finally)

I keep reading that Dixon will eventually be the starter once he gets healthy. My guess is they(Dixon/West) will split carries at first until Dixon takes over?

 

[Mebert]

Stafford tried to give a C for the Lions, but he threw it tight at a DB and it was intercepted......D

 

[TP76]

Patriots: Solid A - Missing Brady, Ninkovich, wounded Gronk, wounded OL, and battered backup QBs.

3-1 is awesome, considering the circumstances.