It’s week three in the NFL. Among the expectations and suprises, there is already a major milestone that will separate the contenders, from the pretenders.
There are 7 teams at 0-2 right now, the Panthers, Colts, Chiefs, Dolphins, Vikings, Seahawks, and the Rams. For them, this week is pretty much do or die.
Teams that are 0-2 have a 12% chance of making the playoffs. Now I’m no odds maker but that pretty much means your going to be watching in January and February.
But here is the kicker, teams that go 0-3, have a 2.8% chance of making the postseason.
Of the 7 teams that are 0-2, The Chiefs and Seahawks are all but guaranteed to become the doomed 0-3. They have no offense right now, and just watching them causes heartburn. Lets be honest and say the Colts are basically stuck right with them. Suck for Luck anyone?
So who is going to turn it around this week and get a W? Any other year, I’d say the Vikes have the best chance, playing Detroit at home on Sunday. But being a Lions fan, I’m gonna have to go for the boys in Honolulu blue and say no.
Here’s the rest of my predictions for the bottom of the barrel tihs week in the NFL
Jacksonville @ Carolina
I think Cam Newton gets his first win this week, as the Panthers get back to running the ball and finally start to convert in the redzone. Jack Del Rio better polish up the resume, because after releasing Garrard without having a competent starter, I think Jacksonville will enter the dreaded 0-3 black hole. Carolina 21 – Jacksonville 17.
Miami @ Cleveland
The fish will finally stand up and stop being embarrassed at Cleveland. Peyton Hillis has been the Browns only weapon this year, and Miami’s Linebacker are one of the most underrated group in the NFL. Miami for the upset 17-14.
Baltimore @ St. Louis
I want to root for the Rams, I really do. I think Sam Bradford is a great quarterback and is doing the best with what he has in St. Louis. Again this year, they are just decimated by injury. Baltimore went into Tennesee last week expecting to win, and get embarrased. I think they come back this week with another strong showing. Baltimore 23 – St. Louis 17.
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