What we saw: Houston's season basically ended. So much for them and fellow Cinderella Cleveland (much more on them later). Kerry Collins gives the Titans new life and, barring injury, I'd be shocked if we saw any more of Vince Young this year.
What we know: Tennessee could legitimately take the South. Jacksonville and Indy are so banged up, meanwhile the Titans D is hearty and healthy and they can somewhat move the ball with Collins at QB. Houston just sucks, though Steve Slaton might be a diamond in the rough.
What we can expect: The Titans will keep the D/ball control winning formula. In their division, Houston will be lucky to win five games, as people have to wonder if Matt Schaub is really the answer.
Redskins-24, Cardinals-17
What we saw: The Skins offense really come alive and their defense still be competitive. If Arizona wants to be a serious contender, they need to find ways to win these games on the road.
What we know: Despite their week one loss, Washington won't go away quietly. It seems like Jason Campbell might finally be ready for his break-out year, as he has adapted to Jim Zorn's offense. The Cards were due for an off-day as well.
What we can expect: I still think Washington finishes no better than 9-7. Maybe they can compete for the final wild card spot, but their division is just too deep. The West is definitely Arizona's for the taking, but if they want to go anywhere besides the first round, they need to find a way to beat a quality team on the road.
What we saw: A pretty boring game if you actually watched it. Detroit continues to sink deeper into the abyss with a loss to a crappy San Fran team.
What we know: Both teams suck only the Lions suck harder. No need to waste any time on hard core analysis.
What we can expect: San Francisco to slink back to mediocrity (next 3: @ NO/NE/Phi). Detroit, already mired in mediocrity, continues to antagonize its poor fans with terrible football.
What we saw: Another non-surprising snoozefest.
What we know: The Seahawks aren't that good and the Rams really suck. Again, no need to go in depth.
What we can expect: Seattle will battle Arizona for the division (and lose in my opinion). St. Louis will fire Scott Linehan before Week Eight and/or the players mutiny.
What we saw: An awesome game with a furious Saints come back that came up just short. Both of these teams are contenders in their divisions, so this must've been a real treat to watch.
What we know: Both of these teams are like the version of the other in their division. Good at home, great QBs, questionable running games, good receivers (at least when Colston comes back for NO) and crappy defenses. They'll both continue to contend for the playoffs.
What we can expect: At some point Denver's defense is going to catch up with them, plus they won their last two at home. I have a feeling when things get on the road, it'll be a little harder. I still expect New Orleans to win their division and Denver to get a Wild Card (not giving up on San Diego yet) but without quality D or a sturdy running game, both of these teams aren't doing much outside of their respected home stadiums.
What we saw: A sloppy, injury-marred, defense-dominated contest that the Eagles came out on top of. The key to this game is who came out the healthiest, or rather the least damaged.
What we know: The Eagles are in trouble offensively if Brian Westbrook is hurt. The Steelers are in even more trouble if Ben Roethlisberger's shoulder is hurt. Byron Leftwich? Are you kidding me?
What we can expect: I think the Eagles will still take the Wild Card if they can stay somewhat healthy. With or without Westbrook, they should be able to move the ball through the air.
Pittsburgh needs to win Monday night at home against Baltimore or they could be in trouble within their division. If Roethlisberger misses any significant amount of time, Byron Leftwich will have to keep Pitt in the hunt. Uhhhhhhh...don't see that happening. And shoulder problems just don't go away, especially for QBs.
Jaguars-23, Colts-21
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