By Dan Shouse
Fan Fanatic Sports Staff
It is hard to believe, but we are already a quarter of the way through the NFL season, and the race for the playoff is just starting to take shape.
Patriots 27 (3-1) Ravens 21 (3-1)
This was billed as one of the best games of the weekend, and it lived up to the hype. Thanks to a late Mark Clayton drop at the New England 5-yard line with seconds to play, the Patriots were able to hold on for a huge win in Foxboro. As an added bonus, Brady and Moss finally hooked up for TD for the first time this season.
Saints 24 (4-0) Jets 10 (3-1)
Mark Sanchez finally played like a rookie in New Orleans, throwing a pick-six, and fumbling in his own end zone to give the undefeated Saints 14 defensive points. The Jets defense continues to prove it is one of the better units in the league however, holding Drew Brees without a TD pass.
Redskins 16 (2-2) Buccaneers 13 (0-4)
After looking horrible in the first half, Jason Campbell and the Redskins offense actually showed some signs of life in the 3rd quarter, as Campbell hit Chris Cooley and Santana Moss for a pair of scores to lead Washington to the win at FedEx Field. Congrats to Jim Zorn. You get to keep your job for another week.
Jaguars 37 (2-2) Titans (0-4)
The Titans may now be all but eliminated from playoff contention after Sunday's loss in Jacksonville. Who would have thought that after being the No. 1 seed in last year's AFC playoffs, that the Titans would now be 0-4? The Titans pass defense was once again burned this week, this time by David Garrard who threw for over 300 yards and added 3 TDs.
Broncos 17 (4-0) Cowboys 10 (2-2)
Speaking of surprising starts, did anyone think that Josh McDaniels and his Denver Broncos would be perfect four games into the season? Even more surprising is that Brandon Marshall was the hero yesterday, hauling in a 51-yard TD pass with under 2 minutes to play, giving the Broncos the lead. The defense also came up big, as Champ Baily knocked down a last-second pass attempt by Tony Romo to preserve the win. It will be another long week in Big D for Romo.
Bengals 23 (3-1) Browns (0-4)
Once again the Bengals played a game that came down to the wire, this time sneaking by the Browns in overtime on Shayne Graham's 31-yard kick. Is there anyone who still thinks the Browns made the right move hiring Mangini?
Texans 29 (2-2) Raiders 6 (0-4)
This might as well have been a bye week for the Texans at home against Oakland. Steve Slaton finally showed up, getting in the end zone twice. That was all the offense Houston would need, as JeMarcus Russell struggled yet again, throwing for under 130 yards. Tom Cable said this week that he felt Russell has made major strides this year. I agree, but that is only because I don't want to get my jaw broke.
Bears 48 (3-1) Lions 24 (1-3)
This game was closer than the final scores shows, as the Lions and Bears were knotted up at 21 heading to the half. Johnny Knox's 102 yard kick off return to start the second half changed the complexion of this one quickly, as the Bears pulled away in the second half to get the win in Chicago.
Colts 34 (4-0) Seahawks 17 (1-3)
Peyton Manning is playing as well as he ever has, going over 300 yards each game this season. Seattle struggled all day in Indy, getting a pair of late touchdowns to make the score look closer than it really was. The Colts are flying high on both sides of the ball. At the quarter mark of the season, Indy looks like the favorite in the AFC.
Giants 27 (4-0) Chiefs 16
Not to be outdone by his older brother, Eli Manning threw for 3 scores at Arrowhead, as the Giants remained undefeated. No Plaxico Burress, no problem, as Steve Smith has emerged as Manning's go-to receiver, finding the end zone twice and going over 130 yards receiving.
Dolphins 38 (1-3) Bills 10 (1-3)
The TO watch is on. How many more games until he throws Trent Edwards under the bus? The Dolphins ran all day, as Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown carried the load, giving the Dolphins their first win of the season.
49ers 35 (3-1) Rams 0 (0-4)
The 49ers scored 3 defensive TDs in a rout at home over the Rams. The Rams look like the worst team in the league. At this point the annoying Bud Light "Grooler" commercials are more entertaining than the Rams.
Steelers 38 (2-2) Chargers 28 (2-2)
Behind big games from Rashard Mendenhall and Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers held off a late rally by the Chargers to get the win. After jumping ahead 28-0, the Steelers almost let this one slip away, as Phillip Rivers and Antonio Gates connected for two scores, helping to pull the Chargers within a touchdown at 28-21 in the 4th quarter. Jeff Reed iced the game however, hitting a late field goal to put the Steelers back up by 10.
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