For the 2-0 teams, who's pretending and who's contending? Denver Baltimore Oakland Kansas City Pittsburgh Atlanta Carolina I think Denver is dangerous at home but will struggle to win on the road. Baltimore would be trouble if they make the playoffs but, I think they come up short. Oakland doesn't have their statement win, I won't buy them til I see them take down one of the top dogs from the last few years (Why did they ship their big game vs the Patriots to Mexico?) Kansas City I have as the biggest threat to the Patriots, though they had the best chance to beat us at home before they did it. Pittsburgh's offense is about as good as anybodies in Pittsburgh, problem is Ben really struggles on the road. Atlanta had a big statement win vs Green Bay last night and think they already proved me wrong, I don't think they are having a Super Bowl loss hangover. Carolina is back in the mix in my opinion, they need to fix themselves out offensively but, defensively even though they haven't played anybody yet only given up 3 points a game.
They are all contenders except for Baltimore and Carolina. I need to see more from the Ravens against even decent competition. Carolina isn't back IMO. Their offense is still struggling and the Bills probably should have won that game if not for their own problems. The Saints might be the boost they need but look for them to be in trouble as they enter the meaty portion of their schedule.
Even Denver? Seen almost every Siemian game and I'm still not big on him. Yesterday was probably his best game though, give him props for that but still have my doubts he could win a big game on the road. That's a big one for NOLA too...they lose that and their season is a wrap.
I think all the 2-0 have a good shot at making the playoffs, obviously there are 5 AFC teams playing for 4 spots. The 3 AFCW teams and 2 AFCN ones. I think ultimately the Ravens fall out because they are getting extremely ravaged by injuries. The only other team we are waiting for is the AFCS winner. That won't be decided until week 17, it will be the flex game. Mark that down that the AFCS will have the flex game week 17.
I had my doubts in Denver as well but their offense has done enough to show they could be dangerous. I can easily see 10-11 wins on their sched right now.
