What do we know? Monday, September 21, 2009

The number of close NFL games these first two weeks has been off the charts. Taking a quick glance at the standings, it's impossible to know how good teams are, as most teams' records could easily be the opposite of what they are with the benefit of one or two changed plays.

In the AFC East, the Jets have indeed looked solid. The Patriots, though 1-1, could easily be 0-2, while the Bills (1-1) could easily be 2-0.

In the North, the Ravens have looked good although they could be 1-1 as well. Meanwhile, the 1-1 Bengals probably SHOULD be 2-0. And given a changed play here or there, the 1-1 Steelers could be either 2-0 OR 0-2. The Browns are terrible.

The 1-1 Houston Texans could be 0-2, while the 0-2 Titans could be 2-0, the 2-0 Broncos 1-1 and the 1-1 Raiders 2-0(!).

And that's just the AFC. Needless to say, we need more of the season to shake out. I'm just glad we have an objective system to sort this out, as opposed to the college game.