Week 1 Vol 2

The Truth

10 SEP 13 VOL 2

Well, I don’t know if we have all caught our breath yet, but what an exciting week 1. Before I get into my five truths of week one, I want to give a shout out to the Steelers. Losing 3 starters in week 1 to ACL tears is absolutely the worst way to start off the season. Now that we are a full week in, there is plenty to talk about. From Peyton’s performance, to the Texans epic halftime transformation, we have a ton to break down.

1. Broncos/Ravens- HOLY HELL!!! Seven touchdown passes? Ok, we all know what Peyton is capable of, but seriously Baltimore? That defense and the lack there of, looked absolutely atrocious. You can’t not put pressure on Peyton and expect to stop him. The offensive play calling was almost as bad. You have to utilize Ray Rice especially as thin as the WR corps is.  I know all four AFC north teams lost, but it’s going to be a long season in Baltimore.

2. Saints/Falcons-Lets not over analyze this game too much. First, you have to remember that these teams know each other inside and out and literally have built their teams just to stop each other. The division games expose more weaknesses than strengths and that’s why they mirror each other in so many phases of the game. The Falcons will rebound to take that division, and the Saints and their defense will be exposed as the season goes on.

3. Packers/Niners- This one ended up being the most intriguing game in the end. The pressure was put on Kaepernick heavily and he lived up to it in week 1. On the other hand, the Packers are going to the super bowl? Yea right…not after that performance. They were sloppy in all three phases of the game. They must sharpen up that o-line and Dom Capers has to put a fire in that defense, or they are not even making the playoffs.

4. Giants/Cowboys- Easy cowboys’ fans don’t go printing your super bowl shirts yet. This was by far the worst game of week 1. These two teams looked like they were fighting each other for last place in the division. Dallas, you forced six, count them, SIX turnovers and only turned them into ten points. The Giants will sharpen up and, I believe, still take the division. Dallas, you got the win but there is no possible way that you are proud of the way your team performed.

5. Texans/Chargers- WOW! Man, if I stay up for a game that late, last night’s game makes it worth it. The first half Houston had every possible break go against them, not to mention their defense couldn’t stop a nose bleed. Then halftime happened and the defense got off the bus and put up a dominant performance. For them to be a super bowl pick, I believe they fought through major adversity that 28 other teams couldn’t even dream of. Philip Rivers, last night was on you and that was the second time you have given up a twenty-plus point lead.  

Those are my five truths from week 1. Now let’s settle in for a long and exciting season now that we have wrapped up a stellar opening weekend. I will be back on Thursday for my five truths for week two match-ups. Until then, I’ll be on the fantasy waiver wire looking to improve on my 3-2 week one performance. Hopefully I’ll find the dark horse sleeper that will propel me to a 4-1 or even a 5-0 week two.

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