Top 25 Most Pressing NFL Questions Heading into Week 5

Can Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles get the "Dream Team" back on track?  

Has Aaron Rodgers passed Tom Brady and Drew Brees as the best quarterback in the NFL?  

When is it Tim Tebow time in Denver?

Those are just three of the pressing questions we look at heading into Week 5 of the NFL season.

What Is Wrong with the Philadelphia Eagles?

The Philadelphia Eagles were all the talk this offseason.  They made the biggest signings in free agency, and Vince Young said when he got there that he felt like he was playing on a dream team.

That dream has been a nightmare in the early going.  The Eagles are 1-3 and facing an uphill battle in the tough NFC East.

Are the Detroit Lions for Real?

The Detroit Lions are 4-0.  They have had dramatic come from behind wins in each of the last two weeks, but since they are the Lions, there are still some doubts. 

Can they sustain success over a 16-game season and make the playoffs?

What Is Wrong with the Atlanta Falcons?

The Atlanta Falcons were the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs last season, and most people expected them to be a dominant team again this year.  So far they have not been very good. 

They are 2-2 on the season and barely hung on Sunday to beat a really bad Seattle team.

Can the Buffalo Bills Make the Playoffs?

The Bills stumbled on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, but they have been one of the better teams in the NFL over the first few weeks.  Can they keep it up for the full season? 

The next five games will tell the story on the 2011 Bills as they face the Eagles, Giants, Redskins, Jets and Cowboys.  They should be considered a legitimate playoff contender if they can win three of those five.

Can the Titans Get Chris Johnson Going?

Chris Johnson had his first 100-yard game of the season on Sunday, but it still was not the type of performance the Titans need from Johnson.  They need him to be the home run threat that he has been the last couple of years.  

Tennessee has started 3-1, but they can only keep up the winning if Johnson gets going.

Will Tony Sparano Make It through the Season?

Tony Sparano was on the hot seat coming into the season.  The heat has not been turned down any with an 0-4 start.  

Can Sparano rally the troops and save his job?

How Will the New England Defense Play without Jerod Mayo?

The Patriots defense is last in the league against the pass.  They are giving up over 360 yards per game.  Now they will have to play the next few weeks without Jerod Mayo.  

Can the New York Jets Get Back on Track?

The started the season 2-0 but have been embarrassed in the last two weeks.  They are going to need to get back on track quickly if they are going to keep pace with the surprising Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots.

What Is Wrong with the Steelers Defense?

The Steelers defense, which is historically strong against the run, was gashed on Sunday by Arian Foster.  That would not be that big of a deal, but the Pittsburgh defense has looked a step slow this year.  They are going to need to play well for the team to rebound from a 2-2 start.

Will Anyone Challenge the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North?

The Ravens have looked really good with the exception of the Week 2 loss at Tennessee.  The rest of their division is struggling.  Can anyone step up and challenge them in what is usually one of the better divisions in football?

Who Is the Best Team in the AFC?

There are six 3-1 teams in the AFC.  You have some of the usual contenders, the Patriots, Ravens and Chargers, but there are also some surprise teams, the Texans, Titans and Bills.  Who will emerge as the head of the class?

Are the Houston Texans Finally Ready To Make the Playoffs?

It seems like every year the Texans are the popular pick to knock off the Colts in the AFC South. Well, this year they do not have to knock off the Colts.  

Peyton Manning's neck already took care of that.  Can they finally win the division and make their first ever appearance in the playoffs?

Will the Indianapolis Colts Win a Game?

The Colts were bad with Kerry Collins at the helm.  They are even worse with Curtis Painter calling the signals.  Is there a team on the schedule they can sneak up on and beat?

Can the Kansas City Chiefs Salvage Their Season without Jamaal Charles?

The Chiefs suffered a catastrophic blow to their chances this season when Jamaal Charles went down.  It was a tough blow for a team that finally made it back to the playoffs last season and had high aspirations for this season.  Can they make a run in the AFC West without him?

Who Will Win the Andrew Luck Sweepstakes?

Most people think that Andrew Luck is the best quarterback prospect since Peyton Manning.  The Dolphins, Vikings, Colts and Rams are all without a win through four games.  Which team will continue to struggle and get a shot at Mr. Luck?

Can the Washington Redskins Win the NFC East?

The Washington Redskins are in first place in the NFC East based on holding the tiebreaker with the New York Giants.  Can they keep this up all season with Rex Grossman at quarterback?

Can Tony Romo Finally Step Up and Be a Franchise Quarterback?

It seems that new questions arise each week about Tony Romo.  Some people say he is a star fantasy football quarterback but not a star quarterback on the actual football field.  The Cowboys are going to need him to step up and play like a star in order to make a run.  Can he do it?

Who Will Win the NFC North?

The only two 4-0 teams in the NFL both call the NFC North home.  We asked earlier if the Detroit Lions are for real.  If they are, are they good enough to knock off the defending champion Packers?

Is Aaron Rodgers the Best QB in the NFL?

Aaron Rodgers is lighting defenses on fire so far this season.  Has he asserted himself as the best quarterback in the league?

Can Cam Newton Keep It Up?

Cam Newton trails only Tom Brady and Drew Brees in passing yards through the first four weeks of the season.  He is on pace to set a lot of rookie records.  Can he keep it going through all 16 games?

Who Will Win the NFC West?

Last year, the 7-9 Seahawks won the NFC West.  This year the 49ers are already 3-1 and look like the class of the division.  Will they run away with the division?

Who Is the Best Running Back in the NFL?

The last couple of years the debate on best running back in the league has come down to Adrian Peterson and Chris Johnson.  Last year, Arian Foster made his case to be in the conversation.  

Peterson has been the best of the three so far this season, but Foster looks to be 100 percent and ready to state his case all over again.

Is Josh Freeman Regressing?

Last year, Josh Freeman looked like he was headed toward being an elite NFL quarterback.  This year, he looks to have taken a huge step back.  Coming into Monday night's game against the Colts, he had thrown just two touchdowns and four interceptions in three games.  Can he bounce back?

When Are the Broncos Forced To Play Tim Tebow?

John Fox seems determined to keep Tim Tebow on the bench, but how long can he justify that? They know what they have in Kyle Orton, and they are not winning with him.  When do they decide to see if Tebow can play in the NFL or not?

Will Mike Martz Realize Running the Football Is OK?

Mike Martz has an aversion to running the football.  The problem with that is that the Bears are a better team when they give the ball to Matt Forte.  Will Martz swallow his pride and do what is best for his football team?