NFL Week 2 Headlines

Another week done in the NFL, minus the Broncos vs Falcons game tonight where we probably won't learn anything other than both teams are really good in a toss-up showdown. Here's the biggest stories to me:

Rookie Quarterbacks Impress

Last week, only Robert Griffin III had an impressive showing, but this week his fellow rookie QBs Andrew Luck, Ryan Tannehill, Russell Wilson, and Brandon Weeden had much better games. Although Weeden lost his game, it wasn't his fault, the Browns simply have an atrocious offensive line and just plain bad defense. As far as the Redskins' loss, it can be chalked up to Sam Braford finally playing living up to his status as the #1 overall draft pick from a few years ago thanks to the new coaching staff Jeff Fisher brought with him.

How in the Hell are the Eagles 2-0?

Two games, two 1-point victories. In both games, the Eagles turned the ball over like crazzzyyyy. After barely winning against the awful Browns and just barely eking out a win against the Ravens, it looks like either the football gods finally like the Eagles or their competition has been very weak. I'm as puzzled as everyone else is as to why the Eagles are 2-0, and I'm praying for them to finally face a team that will make them pay for allowing so many turnovers.

What the Hell Cowboys?

The Cowboys received a lot of kudos last week after embarrassing the defending Super Bowl champion Giants, but they proceeded to lay an egg visiting the Seattle Seahawks that saw the Cowboys turnover the ball on 3 consecutive possessions, leading to 3 consecutive scores. Brian fart doesn't even begin to describe how awful the Cowboys were. Thanks to how terrible they played, the downright lucky Eagles are the NFC East leaders. 

Drew Brees Hasn't Played This Badly Since He Was a Charger

OK, so last week the Saints were thumped by RG3's big debut. Yesterday, they were thumped again by Cam Newton. It's very clear at this point that the Saints are going to be the worst defense in the NFL, allowing nearly 1,000 yards and 80 points in TWO GAMES. Steve Spagnuolo is a very good defensive coordinator, so i can't explain why the Saints are just so terrible at defense this year. But even with bad defense, the Packers only lost 1 game last year and the Patriots made the Super Bowl. The reason the Saints won't even make the playoffs this year is because Drew Brees hasn't played this awful since the San Diego Chargers declined to re-sign him as  afree agent.

The 49ers Aren't Being Talked About Because There's Nothing to Criticize

Alex Smith hasn't thrown an interception since Thanksgiving last year. Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter are eviscerating teams' rushing defense. The 49ers still haven't allowed a rushing touchdown at San Francisco in nearly 2 years. The defense held Matthew Stafford to 1 touchdown last night and got an interception, while also preventing Calvin Johnson from getting 100 receiving yards. David Akers continues to kick super long distance field goals while making it look easy. It's a bit much to call the team flawless, but............. there's flat out nothing wrong with the team.

It's a very scary thought, but the most impressive teams on the 49ers' schedule are actually the NFC West rivals. Although I do believe the 49ers will sweep the Rams, The Seahawks and Cardinals have an incredible wild card factor. The first game for the Hawks and Cards were against each other in a very close contest, while yesterday the Hawks defeated the Cowboys and the Cards shocked the Patriots AT NEW ENGLAND. Next week will determine how hard the 49ers' schedule actually is as the Seahawks host the Packers on Monday Night and the Cardinals host the lucky Eagles.