Re: ~~Lords of the Gridiron~~
SEPTEMBER AFC RECAP
AFC NORTH
Cincinnati Bengals(2-1)
The defending North Champions are coming off a Week 4 BYE and look to make a push for another Division Title. Quarterback Andy Dalton is playing MVP level right with 10 Touchdowns and almost 1,000 yards. Marvin Lewis has done a phenomenal job so far.
Baltimore Ravens(2-2)
The Ravens are in turmoil after Franchise Quarterback Joe Flacco ruptured his disk on Opening Day resulting in him being hurt for 8 games. Baltimore has turned to backup Tyrod Taylor to lead the Ravens for the first half of the year. Should the Ravens have a rough year it's no secret that Head Coach John Harbaugh should get a pass. The Ravens still rock top ten offense and defense entering Week 5. A boost in their run game should help as Running Back Ray Rice is returning after being hurt.
Pittsburgh Steelers(2-2)
The Steel Crew should be atop of the North with Flacco hurt however it's not the case. Drama has struck Pittsburgh this month with Quarterback Ben Roetthlisberger throwing his teammates under the bus on his Radio show after a ugly loss. The Steelers will need to put their differences aside as October approaches. Head Coach Mike Tomlin has had conversations with his Quarterback about his Radio show. Should Pittsburgh struggle and the team at a crossroads, Pittsburgh will be in for some massive changes in January.
Cleveland Browns(1-2)
In desperate need of a makeover, Cleveland fired Rob Chudzinski after 4-12. The Dawg Pound hired Defensive Coordinator Mike Pettine to be the next Head Coach. Despite walking into a complete mess, Pettine was up for the challenge. Cleveland is rocking a Defensive unit ranked 12th overall. However their Offense has got off to a slow start as Quarterback Brian Hoyer was nursing a foot injury, Rookie Johnny Manziel rupturing a disk in his back and RB CJ Mintshaw with a broken collarbone. The Browns look to keep building as the year goes on.
AFC EAST
New England Patriots(3-1)
After a upset loss in South Beach, New England has won 3 straight. The Patriots are firing on all cylinders coming off a shootout win in Kansas City. Brady playing like the MVP he is and newly acquired Corner Darelle Revis leads the league in Interceptions. Belichick's crew should be the easy favorites to win the AFC.
Buffalo Bills(2-2)
The Buffalo Bills are still in rebuild mode with Head Coach Doug Marrone. Even under new Ownership after the death of Ralph Wilson, Buffalo is committed to Marrone. The Bills sit in second place currently and are a mess at the Quarterback Position. It's no secret that Buffalo has been playing "Musical QB's" this year as the team searches for the Franchise QB. On the defense however, Buffalo is a monster under new Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz. The Bills rank 3rd in Sacks, 4th in Points allowed, 23rd in Yards allowed. However their main area of concern is in their Secondary as Buffalo has only registered just one Interception all year. The Bills look to keep building as October approaches.
Miami Dolphins(2-2)
Former Packers Offensive Coordinator Joe Philbin has done a decent job in South Beach. The Phins enter their Week 5 BYE and will get Quarterback Ryan Tannehill back healthy after breaking ribs weeks ago. The Dolphins have rallied behind newly signed Marcus Vick who Philbin invited to Training Camp and signed. The Dolphins at 2-2 will look to keep pushing for January in October.
New York Jets(2-2)
After multiple years of AFC Championship playoffs, the Jets have fallen on hard times. In 2013 they went 8-8 and cut Mark Sanchez in the Offseason. Quarterback Geno Smith is on I.R after tearing his achillies in Pre-Season. Head Coach Rex Ryan has turned to former USC Quarterback John David Booty to lead the 2014 Campaign. The Jets sit at 2-2 and the team has rallied around the Rookie Booty. New York has a top ten Offense and Defense even with newly signed Ed Reed to help boost the Secondary. The Jets are all in and Front Office have given Rex their boost of Confidence for the year. This could be the year the Jets return to the Playoffs.
AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans(2-2)
The Texans are off to a slow start under first year Head Coach Bill O'Brien. However they are still in first and the team has Fitzmagic under center. If the South continues to be bad then Houston could walk away with the South title. Otherwise depending on the rest of the year, Houston will need to make adjustments.
Tennessee Titans(1-3)
The Titans fell victim to the "Injury Bug" this early in the Season. Quarterback Jake Locker has had some struggles thanks to this. Tennessee is trying to get healthy and now get TE Delanie Walker back to help boost Locker's Passing game. Coach Whisenhunt has his work cut out for him as the team is dealing with early struggles.
Jacksonville Jaguars(1-3)
The Jags had to wait until Week 4 to get their first look at their #3 Pick Blake Bortles who broke his Collarbone in Pre-Season raising many eyebrows within the Front Office. He had his debut last week in the loss to the Chargers. Jacksonville will look to develop Bortles this year in hopes of making him their Franchise Quarterback.
Indianapolis Colts(1-3)
Indy is in trouble. Quarterback Andrew Luck broke his Collarbone last week and is expected to miss 7 games. Head Coach Chuck Pagano should get a pass for this as Indy has fallen to 1-3 and will turn to Veteran Matt Hasselbeck to lead the team.
AFC WEST
Kansas City Chiefs(3-1)
KC leads the AFC West and they did it by dominating with their Defense. However a Week 4 loss to New England has proven that there's still work to be done in Kansas City. Head Coach Andy Reid looks to motivate his squad for a great year.
San Diego Chargers(3-1)
Hot on the Chiefs tail are the Chargers. The Bolts have the 4th best Defense in the league and Phillip Rivers is back after missing some time with a shoulder injury. The Chargers should easily be a sleeper in the AFC.
Denver Broncos(1-2)
After a embarrassing SB Rematch in Seattle, Denver went into their Week 4 BYE. The Sherriff is now leading the league in Interceptions and Denver is struggling out of the gate despite the #3 Defense. Head Coach John Fox hasn't pulled the trigger yet but sources say they have no worries of Manning's pitiful performance in September. Things look to be different in October.
Oakland Raiders(0-4)
The Raiders are a mess. Oakland is rocking the worst Offense in the league and their Defense doesn't prove to be much better. Quarterback Matt Schaub got hurt although he had no business playing anyway as he has yet to throw a TD this year. Dennis Allen and his Staff are on short leashes with the Front Office. It's no secret that Mark Davis is not happy with the team this year but won't pull the trigger until the Offseason. It looks to be a rough year in Oakland.
AFC NORTH
Cincinnati Bengals(2-1)
The defending North Champions are coming off a Week 4 BYE and look to make a push for another Division Title. Quarterback Andy Dalton is playing MVP level right with 10 Touchdowns and almost 1,000 yards. Marvin Lewis has done a phenomenal job so far.
Baltimore Ravens(2-2)
The Ravens are in turmoil after Franchise Quarterback Joe Flacco ruptured his disk on Opening Day resulting in him being hurt for 8 games. Baltimore has turned to backup Tyrod Taylor to lead the Ravens for the first half of the year. Should the Ravens have a rough year it's no secret that Head Coach John Harbaugh should get a pass. The Ravens still rock top ten offense and defense entering Week 5. A boost in their run game should help as Running Back Ray Rice is returning after being hurt.
Pittsburgh Steelers(2-2)
The Steel Crew should be atop of the North with Flacco hurt however it's not the case. Drama has struck Pittsburgh this month with Quarterback Ben Roetthlisberger throwing his teammates under the bus on his Radio show after a ugly loss. The Steelers will need to put their differences aside as October approaches. Head Coach Mike Tomlin has had conversations with his Quarterback about his Radio show. Should Pittsburgh struggle and the team at a crossroads, Pittsburgh will be in for some massive changes in January.
Cleveland Browns(1-2)
In desperate need of a makeover, Cleveland fired Rob Chudzinski after 4-12. The Dawg Pound hired Defensive Coordinator Mike Pettine to be the next Head Coach. Despite walking into a complete mess, Pettine was up for the challenge. Cleveland is rocking a Defensive unit ranked 12th overall. However their Offense has got off to a slow start as Quarterback Brian Hoyer was nursing a foot injury, Rookie Johnny Manziel rupturing a disk in his back and RB CJ Mintshaw with a broken collarbone. The Browns look to keep building as the year goes on.
AFC EAST
New England Patriots(3-1)
After a upset loss in South Beach, New England has won 3 straight. The Patriots are firing on all cylinders coming off a shootout win in Kansas City. Brady playing like the MVP he is and newly acquired Corner Darelle Revis leads the league in Interceptions. Belichick's crew should be the easy favorites to win the AFC.
Buffalo Bills(2-2)
The Buffalo Bills are still in rebuild mode with Head Coach Doug Marrone. Even under new Ownership after the death of Ralph Wilson, Buffalo is committed to Marrone. The Bills sit in second place currently and are a mess at the Quarterback Position. It's no secret that Buffalo has been playing "Musical QB's" this year as the team searches for the Franchise QB. On the defense however, Buffalo is a monster under new Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz. The Bills rank 3rd in Sacks, 4th in Points allowed, 23rd in Yards allowed. However their main area of concern is in their Secondary as Buffalo has only registered just one Interception all year. The Bills look to keep building as October approaches.
Miami Dolphins(2-2)
Former Packers Offensive Coordinator Joe Philbin has done a decent job in South Beach. The Phins enter their Week 5 BYE and will get Quarterback Ryan Tannehill back healthy after breaking ribs weeks ago. The Dolphins have rallied behind newly signed Marcus Vick who Philbin invited to Training Camp and signed. The Dolphins at 2-2 will look to keep pushing for January in October.
New York Jets(2-2)
After multiple years of AFC Championship playoffs, the Jets have fallen on hard times. In 2013 they went 8-8 and cut Mark Sanchez in the Offseason. Quarterback Geno Smith is on I.R after tearing his achillies in Pre-Season. Head Coach Rex Ryan has turned to former USC Quarterback John David Booty to lead the 2014 Campaign. The Jets sit at 2-2 and the team has rallied around the Rookie Booty. New York has a top ten Offense and Defense even with newly signed Ed Reed to help boost the Secondary. The Jets are all in and Front Office have given Rex their boost of Confidence for the year. This could be the year the Jets return to the Playoffs.
AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans(2-2)
The Texans are off to a slow start under first year Head Coach Bill O'Brien. However they are still in first and the team has Fitzmagic under center. If the South continues to be bad then Houston could walk away with the South title. Otherwise depending on the rest of the year, Houston will need to make adjustments.
Tennessee Titans(1-3)
The Titans fell victim to the "Injury Bug" this early in the Season. Quarterback Jake Locker has had some struggles thanks to this. Tennessee is trying to get healthy and now get TE Delanie Walker back to help boost Locker's Passing game. Coach Whisenhunt has his work cut out for him as the team is dealing with early struggles.
Jacksonville Jaguars(1-3)
The Jags had to wait until Week 4 to get their first look at their #3 Pick Blake Bortles who broke his Collarbone in Pre-Season raising many eyebrows within the Front Office. He had his debut last week in the loss to the Chargers. Jacksonville will look to develop Bortles this year in hopes of making him their Franchise Quarterback.
Indianapolis Colts(1-3)
Indy is in trouble. Quarterback Andrew Luck broke his Collarbone last week and is expected to miss 7 games. Head Coach Chuck Pagano should get a pass for this as Indy has fallen to 1-3 and will turn to Veteran Matt Hasselbeck to lead the team.
AFC WEST
Kansas City Chiefs(3-1)
KC leads the AFC West and they did it by dominating with their Defense. However a Week 4 loss to New England has proven that there's still work to be done in Kansas City. Head Coach Andy Reid looks to motivate his squad for a great year.
San Diego Chargers(3-1)
Hot on the Chiefs tail are the Chargers. The Bolts have the 4th best Defense in the league and Phillip Rivers is back after missing some time with a shoulder injury. The Chargers should easily be a sleeper in the AFC.
Denver Broncos(1-2)
After a embarrassing SB Rematch in Seattle, Denver went into their Week 4 BYE. The Sherriff is now leading the league in Interceptions and Denver is struggling out of the gate despite the #3 Defense. Head Coach John Fox hasn't pulled the trigger yet but sources say they have no worries of Manning's pitiful performance in September. Things look to be different in October.
Oakland Raiders(0-4)
The Raiders are a mess. Oakland is rocking the worst Offense in the league and their Defense doesn't prove to be much better. Quarterback Matt Schaub got hurt although he had no business playing anyway as he has yet to throw a TD this year. Dennis Allen and his Staff are on short leashes with the Front Office. It's no secret that Mark Davis is not happy with the team this year but won't pull the trigger until the Offseason. It looks to be a rough year in Oakland.
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