It’s getting better. And in this day and age, that’s a good thing.
After struggling through the first two weeks of the season, we went 11-5 in Week 3 and seem to have righted a listing ship.
So now, it’s on to some happy thoughts.
Remember when we all loved the CFL because it put up so many points? Well, this year has been a pretty good one for the Canadian game, but not as good as the early season returns from the NFL.
According to the league, NFL teams are now averaging 44.1 points per game through the first three weeks of the season – the highest such mark at this point since 2002. Last week, 747 points were scored in 16 games, the 10th-highest point total in history in a single weekend. Now that’s offence and that’s fun. And keep it mind this week when you’re looking at your ow selections.
Offence is fun. Defence still wins.
Now, on to Week 4….
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Atlanta Falcons (2-1) at Carolina Panthers (2-1)
If the Panthers shut down Michael Tucker, this one is over.
Take Carolina.
Cleveland Browns (0-3) at Cincinnati Bengals (0-3)
Poor Cleveland. Cincinnati is awful, but the Browns could be worse.
Take Cincinnati
Houston Texans (0-2) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2)
Jacksonville’s big win over Indy last week has the Jags back on track.
Take Jacksonville
Denver Broncos (3-0) and Kansas City Chiefs (0-3)
Damon Huard is back at quarterback for the Chiefs. Why is Herman Edwards back at coach?
Take Denver
San Francisco 49ers (2-1) at New Orleans Saints (1-2)
Drew Brees will beat J.T. O’Sullivan any day.
Take New Orleans
Arizona Cardinals (2-1) at New York Jets (1-2)
Arizona has enough offence to steal this one.
Take Arizona
Green Bay Packers (2-1) at Tampa Bay (2-1)
Brian Griese got his act together in that big comeback win at Chicago last week. Aaron Rodgers might have shown his true ability last week at Dallas.
Take Tampa Bay
Minnesota Vikings (1-2) at Tennessee Titans (3-0)
Gus Frerotte vs. Kerry Collins. A spectacular matchup in 1999.
Take Tennessee
San Diego Chargers (1-2) at Oakland Raiders (1-2)
The Chargers are the better football team. This should be Lane Kiffin’s final week as head coach in Oakland.
Take Oakland
Buffalo Bills (3-0) at St. Louis Rams (0-3)
One of the best against the absolute worst.
Take Buffalo
Washington Redskins (2-1) at Dallas Cowboys (3-0)
Dallas is not only at home, the Cowboys are a better football team.
Take Dallas
SUNDAY NIGHT
Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) at Chicago Bears (1-2)
Donovan McNabb is playing for a contract and he’s playing as well as ever. Brian Westbrook is expected to play. The Bears collapsed against a mediocre Tampa team at home last week.
Take Philadelphia
MONDAY NIGHT
Baltimore Ravens (2-0) at Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1)
Pittsburgh is coming off a 10-6 win against Cleveland and a loss to Philly. Baltimore’s defence, which has allowed only 20 points in two games this season, is as good as it’s ever been. This is our upset of the week.
Take Baltimore
Byes: Lions, Dolphins, Patriots, Giants, Seahawks.
Last week: 11-5
Season: 26-21
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