After Week 3

As the NFL season has commenced, the first 3 weeks have provided fans with a quick glimpse of what to expect this season. Some may be surprised with the current standings from around the league, while other may have expected things to pan out the way they have. After Week 3, currently 5 teams still remain unbeaten, leading their respective divisions.


AFC East:

1. New England Patriots: 3-0

2. New York Jets: 1-2

3. Miami Dolphins: 1-2

4. Buffalo Bills: 1-2

Currently, the Patriots remain on top, with a perfect 3-0 record. This has come to be a pleasant surprise for the Pats fans who worried whether they could be successful without star QB Tom Brady to start the season, however the Patriots have found their groove, and continue to dominate, defeating Houston in style with a 27-0 victory. The rest of the division sit with the same record of 1-2. The Jets sit in second with two losses to Cincinnati and Kansas City, and a 37-31 win over the Buffalo Bills. Miami had a poor start to the season with 2 losses to both New England and Seattle, but got their first victory yesterday with a 30-24 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The Buffalo Bills sit last in the division, however they also won their first game of the season yesterday by a large margin of 33-18 over the Arizona Cardinals. The Bills defence has been quite shaky through the first 3 games and could prove to be the difference in the fate of the Bills.


AFC North:

1. Baltimore Ravens: 3-0

2. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2-1

3. Cincinnati Bengals: 1-2

4. Cleveland Browns: 0-3

The Baltimore Ravens have exploded to a 3-0 start to their season, with their latest win being a thriller, in a 19-17 victory over Jacksonville. Joe Flacco struggled throughout the day, and the Ravens barely defeated the Jaguars, led by WR Steve Smith Sr, who had 8 receptions for a total of 87 yards. The Pittsburgh Steelers, started the season on a high note, coming into yesterdays game in Philadelphia with a 2-0 record, however, the injury stricken Steelers showed poor form in their 34-3 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. The good news for the Steelers is that RB Le'Veon Bell's suspension is officially over, and he is ready to return for week 4. The Cincinnati Bengals were handed their second loss of the season yesterday in a 29-17 loss to the Broncos. The Broncos took advantage of CB Adam "Pacman" Jones all day, and used his as a weakness for the Bengals. The Browns are off to a terrible start, losing all 3 of their first games, including and overtime loss to the Dolphins yesterday.


AFC South:

1. Houston Texans: 2-1

2. Tennessee Titans: 1-2

3. Indianapolis Colts: 1-2

4. Jacksonville Jaguars: 0-3

The Houston Texans lead the AFC south with a 2-1 record to start the season, as they were a perfect 2-0 going into Thursday nights clash with the New England Patriots where they were shutout 27-0 by the Patriots. Texans star J.J Watt was given a rest day on Monday, and has been limited at the teams recent practices. The Titans and Colts sit 2nd and 3rd in the division each with a 1-2 record. Tennessee entered yesterdays contest against the Raiders with a 1-1 record, but a dominant 1st half led Oakland to a 17-10 victory over the Titans, while the Colts entered yesterday with an 0-2 record, but defeated the Chargers in a thrilling 26-22 victory where Frank Gore and T.Y Hilton each had a TD to their names. The Jacksonville Jaguars have had a disappointing start to the season as they sit last in the AFC south with an 0-3 record. The Jaguar fans have much to be disappointed about, as the Jag's Julius Thomas, T.J Yeldon, and Chris Ivory have all been ineffective and struggling to find their game as the Jags struggles continue.


AFC West:

1. Denver Broncos: 3-0

2. Kansas City Chiefs: 2-1

3. Oakland Raiders: 2-1

4. San Diego Chargers: 1-2

The AFC west standings are almost exactly what most NFL fans expected. The Denver Broncos sit top of the division with a perfect 3-0 record, as QB Trevor Siemian has impressed many in replacing Peyton Manning, including throwing 4 TD's in yesterdays victory over the Bengals. Emmanuel Sanders has been impeccable to being the season, including his 9 receptions and 2 TD's in yesterdays game. The Chiefs and the Raiders both sit in 2nd and 3rd with 2-1 records. The Chiefs took an easy 24-3 victory over the Jets yesterday, while the Raiders defeated the Titans 17-10, as both teams took a step forward, each getting their 2nd win on the year. The Chargers however, took a step backward yesterday, as they sat 1-1 entering the game, but after a poor 2nd half, the Indianapolis Colts took a 26-22 victory leaving the Chargers in 4th in the division with a 1-2 record.


NFC East:

1. Philadelphia Eagles: 3-0

2. New York Giants: 2-1

3. Dallas Cowboys: 2-1

4. Washington Redskins: 1-2

The NFC east currently has the Philadelphia Eagles leading the division with a 3-0 record. The Eagles won their 3rd straight game in yesterdays matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. They defeated the Steelers 34-3, in another big win and stellar performance from 23 year old QB Carson Wentz, who continues to lead the charge for the Eagles. The Giants and Cowboys each have a 2-1 record. The Giants looked to stay perfect yesterday against the Redskins but fell short in a 29-27 loss. Eli Manning had an awful day, throwing 2 interceptions throughout the game. The Cowboys however, looked towards their 2nd win of the season against the Chicago Bears, as they took the easy 31-17 victory. QB Dak Prescott continues to prove the Cowboys can be a threat without injury prone Tony Romo. The Redskins sit last in the division, however the good news for Washington fans is that the Redskins took a thrilling 29-27 victory over the Giants, where DeSean Jackson had 5 receptions and 1 TD.

NFC North:

1. Minnesota Vikings: 3-0

2. Green Bay Packers: 2-1

3. Detroit Lions: 1-2

4. Chicago Bears: 0-3

The NFC north division has the Minnesota Vikings currently leading it with a perfect 3-0 record. The Vikings won their 3rd straight game yesterday against the Carolina Panthers in a 22-10 victory. The Vikings frustrated Cam Newton all day and managed to contain him. The Green Bay Packers sit 2nd in the division with a 2-1 record. The Packers won their 2nd game of the season against the Detroit Lions yesterday with a 34-27 win. Aaron Rodgers threw 4 TD's yesterday, two of which were caught by star WR Jordy Nelson. In 3rd is the Lions who lost to the 2nd place Packers yesterday. The Lions only win on the season came in week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. The Chicago Bears sit 4th in the division as they will enter week 4 still looking for their 1st season win.


NFC South:

1. Atlanta Falcons: 1-1

2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1-2

3. Carolina Panthers: 1-2

4. New Orleans Saints: 0-2

The NFC south has the Atlanta Falcons sitting in 1st in the division with a 1-1 record. The Falcons and the last place Saints are the only teams that have not played their week 3 game. The Falcons and Saints face off tonight at 8:30. The Falcons are coming off of a 35-28 victory, while the Saints still look for their first victory of the season. The Buccaneers and the Panthers each sit with a 1-2 record. The Bucs lost their 2nd game of the season yesterday to the Los Angeles Rams by a score of 37-32, while the Panthers and Cam Newton were held to a 22-10 loss to the Vikings. The Panthers have been shaky in these first couple weeks, as they look to get back on track in week 4 against the division leading Falcons.


NFC West:

1. Los Angeles Rams: 2-1

2. Seattle Seahawks: 2-1

3. San Francisco 49ers: 1-2

4. Arizona Cardinals: 1-2

The NFC west standings currently have the newly relocated Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks sitting top of the divisions with 2-1 records. The Rams are coming off of a 37-32 victory in yesterdays game against the Buccaneers where Todd Gurley had 27 carries totaling 85 yards and 2 TD's. The Seattle Seahawks are coming off of a 37-18 victory against the 3rd place San Francisco 49ers. Blaine Gabbert and Russell Wilson were not huge factors in yesterdays game, but the Seahawks had full control of the game from opening kickoff. The Cardinals sit last in the NFC west division after losing 33-18 to the Buffalo Bills yesterday. Carson Palmer threw 4 interceptions in the loss, and Palmers poor form has been a clear problem for the Cardinals. The 4th place Cardinals will play the division leading Rams in week 4.