This has been a wild year in the NFL. At least, that is the way I would describe the season to this point.
NFC South has been crazy bad and crazy inconsistent. I knew the Falcons defense would be bad but I didn't think that their offense would be all over the map. Of course, when you lose most of your O-Line and the second string O-Line, this will happen. The Saints have been a bust and the Panthers defense took a HUGE step backwards. NFC East has been pretty bad too with Dallas up and down and with the Eagles loosing their QB contributing to their inconsistency and I think it shows Sanchez is not a franchise QB. Cousins was a huge bust and RG3 is an enigma. AZ has been a surprise. I think if they hadn't lost Palmer, they might have the best record in the NFC. Seattle, Green Bay seem to be the best with a Lions team that isn't nearly what I think they should be offensive wise.
AFC, it would seem the Patriots are the class with me questioning Denver and their offense since the Rams game. AFC North, last week I would have picked the Ravens but this week, not sure who is the best in that division. Cincy and Dalton would drive most fans crazy and Pittsburgh has a pretty good offense with a questionable defense. The Colts were crushed this past week, so who knows where they might stand in the AFC. The team that intrigues m in the AFC is Buffalo.
Not sure if it is parity, injuries, officiating, (which has been pretty bad this season) off season issues with the Rice and Peterson cases being among them, or the fact with the new contract signed last year resulting in a different way the teams prepare for the season with less hitting and it seems less practice before the regular season starts (that is what I think the issue is). But, it has been an off kilter season to say the least.
Agreed.
