NFL Week 5: 10 Things You Must See

Week 4 saw the two out of the three unbeaten teams suffer their fist loss, leaving only the Kansas City Chiefs, who were on a bye, as the only unbeaten team.

There are still, however, three winless teams, some of whom may have a good shot at winning their first game this week.

Other highlights this week include: teams trying to gain momentum; a young quarterback making his first start; and a quarterback/wide receiver pairing that has been four years in the making.

Here are the 10 things you must see in the NFL this week.

The Bears vs. The Panthers

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NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 03: Jimmy Clausen #2 of the Carolina Panthers calls a play in the huddle during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on October 3, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Panthers 16-

The Bears' offensive line performance on Sunday night against the Giants was one of the worst in history, allowing nine sacks in the first half alone. Quarterback Jay Cutler did not help his situation, often holding on to the ball far too long when he was given any amount of time.
                                           
The good news for the Bears and their offensive line is that they will be facing the Carolina Panthers, who are near the bottom of the league when it comes to sacks, with only four on the season.  

The Panthers will need a strong performance out of rookie quarterback Jimmy Clausen if they hope to put up points and get a win against the Bears' top-rated run defense.

Kevin Kolb Is Once Again the Eagles' Starting Quarterback

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PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Kevin Kolb #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before a game against the Green Bay Packers during the NFL season opener at Lincoln Financial Field on September 12, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mike Ehrman

After losing his starting job in Week 1 due to a concussion, Kevin Kolb will once again have a chance to be the starting quarterback for the Eagles, after Michael Vick sustained a rib injury in a loss to the Redskins.
 
Kolb did not look particularly sharp against the Redskins and will be going up against a 49ers team that is desperate for a win.
 
The 49ers are 0-4 after a last second loss to Atlanta, but are only two games behind the Rams, Seahawks, and Cardinals, none of whom look like they are deserving of a postseason bid.

Chiefs vs. Colts

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ATLANTA - AUGUST 13: Dexter McCluster #22 of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on August 13, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

I can't imagine that anyone, when asked who would be the last undefeated team in the NFL, would guess that it would be the Kansas City Chiefs, but after beating the Chargers, Browns, and 49ers, the Chiefs are the only undefeated team in the NFL.

Coincidentally, the team they are playing this week was the last team to be defeated last year, the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts are 2-2 going into this week after losses to the Texans and Jaguars, but quarterback Peyton Manning is again playing at an MVP caliber level.
 
I'm a skeptic when it comes to the Chiefs' ability to be a legitimate contender, but a win on the road against the Colts would go a long way in changing my mind.

The Packers vs. The Redskins

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PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 03: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washington Redskins throws a pass in the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 3, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 17-12.

Coming off a big win against the Eagles, the Redskins will have another tough opponent in the Green Bay Packers, who come in with a 3-1 record.
 
Despite their 3-1 record, the Packers have been playing less than inspired football, racking up 18 penalties against the Bears and allowing the Lions' second-string quarterback, Shaun Hill, to throw for 331 yards.

Like the Packers, the 2-2 Redskins have not been playing mistake-free football, losing to both the Texans and the Rams, but they do have home field advantage this week, which could give them a slight edge in the matchup.

The Bills' Best Shot at a Win so Far This Season

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: CJ Spiller #21 of the Buffalo Bills runs away from Karlos Dansby #58 of the Miami Dolphins during the NFL season opener at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. Miami won 15-10. (Photo by R

Ok, so this might not be a marquee matchup, but it may be one of the best chances the Bills have of winning a game this season thus far.

The Jaguars are coming off a win against the Colts, but they have been very inconsistent this year, as they have also been blown out by both the Chargers and the Eagles.
 
If the Bills' secondary can force quarterback David Garrard into making some mistakes, and they can run the ball successfully with Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller, the Bills could get their first win of the season.

The Rams vs. The Lions

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 03: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions runs toward the end zone against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 28-26. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty I

Unlike the Bills, the Lions have played relatively well this season despite being 0-4. To their credit, the Lions have lost close games against a very tough schedule so far, playing all of their division rivals on the road, with their only home game so far being against the Eagles.

The Rams are 2-2 and tied for the lead in the NFC West, behind the play of Sam Bradford, who is looking like a Rookie of the Year candidate.

Both teams are playing at a higher level than they have in years, but I think the Lions will finally be able to pull out a win this weekend.

Titans vs Cowboys

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys releases the ball as he is pressured by defensive end Marion Williams #90 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty

Dallas is a disappointing 1-2 on the season, and after an early bye week, they will be trying to maintain the momentum they had built up after beating the Texans in Week 3.

The Titans are 2-2 after losing to the Broncos on Sunday, and have at times looked like they could contend with the Colts and Texans in the NFC South.

If either team has any hope of making the playoffs, they must start playing at a higher, more consistent level.

The Giants vs. The Texans

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 26: Running back Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans rushes against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

The Giants have been about as inconsistent as any team in the NFL, beating both the Bears and Panthers handily, yet getting blown out by both the Titans and Colts. This Week 5 matchup could be a barometer as to how good or bad the Giants actually are.
 
The Texans have looked very good against the Colts, Redskins, and Raiders, but failed one of their biggest tests, at home against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Giants defensive looked good against the Bears, holding them to only three points, but Houston's trio of Matt Schaub, Andre Johnson, and Arian Foster will be much more difficult to contain.

Undrafted Rookie Max Hall Gets the Start for the Cardinals

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SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 03: Quarterback Max Hall #6 of the Arizona Cardinals drops back to pass against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on October 3, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 41-10. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

The Cardinals made the decision to cut Matt Leinart before the season, feeling that quarterback Derek Anderson would give them a better chance of winning, but Anderson's play has not been any better than it was in Cleveland.

So, coach Ken Whisenhunt has decided to start undrafted free agent rookie Max Hall this Sunday. Hall, who played his college ball at BYU, beat out fellow rookie, and fifth-round pick, John Skelton, for the backup quarterback position during the preseason.

Even with the talent they have on the offensive side of the ball, the Cardinals, without a legitimate starting quarterback, could be looking at a rebuilding year.

Favre and Moss Together at Last

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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 26: Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots runs to the line against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

The Vikings were desperate for a spark for their passing game, and they may have found it by trading for Randy Moss. Quarterback Brett Favre desperately wanted the Packers to trade for Moss before the 2007 season, and now will finally get his wish to throw the ball to him on the Vikings.

The Jets are probably the hottest team in football right now and should get All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis back just in time to once again face off against Moss.

Even with the addition of Moss, the Vikings will still have a difficult task to beat the Jets at home.