THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011
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Deion Sanders
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No playoffs for Colts, Jets, others
MORNING BREW
This year in the NFL has been full of surprises both bad and good. The Lions, Bills, 49ers, Itians and others are off.
to surprising starts, while many preseason favorites and playoff teams from last year are really struggling. It's time to take a look at those struggling teams and see which ones can make it to the playoffs.
AFC
Pittsburgh Steelers: Let's begin with the defending AFC conference champions who are 2-2 and have really struggled to get going. The Steelers haven't looked very good, even in their wins, and they are fighting some injuries. The biggest injury may be to Ben Roethlisberger, who, if he continues to take the punishment that he has been receiving, may not finish the season. He also may not be able to play this weekend in a big match-up with the 3-1 Tennessee Titans. If the Steelers drop this game they would be 2-3 and have a hole just in the Wild Card race.
Prediction: No playoffs. I think that they just won't be able to protect Roethlisberger enough to reach the playoffs. The Ravens are going to win the division, and I don't think the Steelers can make the Wild Card, especially if they lose to the Titans
New York Jets. Next, let's look at the team the Steelers beat to get to the Super Bowl. Their
2-2 start really boils down to one thing: their offense is awful. Mark Sanchez looks like he has regressed sharply, plus the Jets can't run the ball at all. Their defense has been solid, but the Jets have also shown weaknesses against the run.
Prediction: No playoffs. Even though their defense will keep them in the hunt, they are in a tough division and I think have too weak of an offense to make it this year.
Indianapolis Colts. The Colts are in big trouble without Peyton Manning. With him, they will still have a shot at competing for the Wild Card; however with Kerry Collins and Curtis Painter at quarterback they have a better shot at the number one pick in the NFL draft.
Prediction: Absolutely no playoffs, the Texans
and Titans are too good and the quarterbacks are below average/terrible. They are in for a long season.
NFC
Chicago Bears: it's the team Green Bay beat in the NFC championship, the Bears. They have a talented team and are the defending division champs, but their defense has taken a big step back. The Bears are also in a division with the league's only remaining undefeated teams, the Packers and Lions.
Prediction: No playoff. This isn't because they aren't a good team. I just think that the Lions and the three contenders from the NFC South are better right now.
Philadelphia Eagles: Next up, the Dream Team standing at 1-3 and coming off of a terrible collapse. Their struggles can be blamed on Michael Vick injuries and mental weaknesses. If Vick had finished every game or even if Vince Young wasn't hurt they would be 3-1 or 4-0 and sitting pretty. However, they aren't 3-1 and Andy Reid has to get these guys back on track.
Atlanta Falcons: The defending NFC South champs are really struggling this year at 2-2. Their defense has been terrible and their offense
Prediction: Playoffs. I think these guys will still win the division. They are too talented and I just don't believe in the Giants or Redskins for a whole season.
has taken a step back from how good it was last year. They are lucky they're not 0-4 and really need to step up on defense.
Prediction: No playoffs. I think they will make it interesting; however, I don't think they get past New Orleans or Tampa Bay in the South and they won't pass Detroit in the Wild Card. They are good, but I think the other teams are better.
Dallas Cowboys: No playoffs. Tony Romo won
let them.
Edited by Jonathan Shorman
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