AFC starting to take shape

**bensmotorcyclehelmt** · 09-13-2013, 11:10 AM

Denver.
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Everyone else.

Outside of Denver, right now not too many scary teams out there in the AFC. And i think they may also be overrated too...

Baltimore, Houston, KC, NE, Indy, Cincy all have some deficiencies but should be in the AFC playoff hunt come the end of the seaosn.

The comeback was great against SD...for a change, but Houston has the greatest overhyped players in the league. Great talent that absolutley shrivels when the going gets tough. My guess is Johnson, Foster and Schaub will continue to be underwhelming this year.

KC is an unknown with Andy reid now at the helm. It was Jax, but they appear to be playing for him...Old Chiefs would not have done that. Is this defense for real?

NE's WRs looked pathetic last night, but that should improve if/when they get back Gronk and Amendola. Keeping them healthy is another story.

Indy looks promising, but you can't put yourself in those tough must-come-back situations during playoff time.

Cincy- more of the same. Great talent, but whether it's the Red Rifle or Marvin, they just can't seem to get over the hump. Seem to lack mental toughness.

**JAB1985** · 09-13-2013, 11:17 AM

I dont think its much different than I expected. I thought Denver would once again rise to the top, as I thought they were the best team last year. Changes nothing, and clearly the best team doesnt always win once in the playoffs. Houston will be in the mix, as will NE with their inferior division. Even Denver as bad as they beat us still showed some things teams can take advantage of going forward. Theyre the pace setter right now, but i wouldnt be "scared" to face them again.

**pslholder96** · 09-13-2013, 11:21 AM

While I respect your right to start any kind of thread don't you think the thread title is a little misleading? Maybe "Week 1" observations would have been more appropriate? It's way too early to say anything is taking shape after only 1 week of football.

**saintmatthew** · 09-13-2013, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by JAB1985

I dont think its much different than I expected. I thought Denver would once again rise to the top, as I thought they were the best team last year. Changes nothing, and clearly the best team doesnt always win once in the playoffs. Houston will be in the mix, as will NE with their inferior division. Even Denver as bad as they beat us still showed some things teams can take advantage of going forward. Theyre the pace setter right now, but i wouldnt be "scared" to face them again.

Denver peaking in September only does them so much good, as opposed to peaking in January.

**palukaraven** · 09-13-2013, 11:18 AM

No offense, but every one of these teams other than New England have only played once. I'm not sure how anyone can ascertain anything from one week? If we were going by the first week, the Ravens certainly wouldn't look to be in the mix. It's just my opinion, however I feel after 4 or 5 weeks, everything then will begin to take shape. ( And maybe not even then )

**ERey** · 09-13-2013, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by palukaraven

No offense, but every one of these teams other than New England have only played once. I'm not sure how anyone can ascertain anything from one week? If we were going by the first week, the Ravens certainly wouldn't look to be in the mix. It's just my opinion, however I feel after 4 or 5 weeks, everything then will begin to take shape. ( And maybe not even then )

^^^ this ^^^

I wouldn't even be surprised if Denver loses in NY this weekend and the Ravens beat Cleveland. Both teams could be 1-1 and last Thursdsay will be a distant memory.

**GOTA** · 09-13-2013, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by palukaraven

No offense, but every one of these teams other than New England have only played once. I'm not sure how anyone can ascertain anything from one week? If we were going by the first week, the Ravens certainly wouldn't look to be in the mix. It's just my opinion, however I feel after 4 or 5 weeks, everything then will begin to take shape. ( And maybe not even then )

**Ravenswintitle** · 09-13-2013, 02:30 PM

I always say you don't know your teams until Thanksgiving. And as last year showed us, even then might be too early

**BcRaven** · 09-13-2013, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

I always say you don't know your teams until Thanksgiving. And as last year showed us, even then might be too early

You're so right. We may not know which teams will thrive/fall behind by Thanksgiving, but there's one thing I know for sure. My sister-in-law will show up empty handed, eat like she's been fasting for a month, then leave with a sizable bag of goodies my wife (her sister) will fill for her journey home. Of course I'll drive her home (38 miles) so she won't have to travel alone at night. Am I OT ??? ... Bc

**GOTA** · 09-13-2013, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

I always say you don't know your teams until Thanksgiving. And as last year showed us, even then might be too early

The Cardinals started last season 4-0 and ended up with a record of 5-11. It is so hard to know early on exactly what you have

iggyman555 · 09-13-2013, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

The Cardinals started last season 4-0 and ended up with a record of 5-11. It is so hard to know early on exactly what you have

their D wore out cause they O was horrendous

**Cj34** · 09-13-2013, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by palukaraven

No offense, but every one of these teams other than New England have only played once. I'm not sure how anyone can ascertain anything from one week? If we were going by the first week, the Ravens certainly wouldn't look to be in the mix. It's just my opinion, however I feel after 4 or 5 weeks, everything then will begin to take shape. ( And maybe not even then )

Bingo! The Broncos were the clear cut favorites heading into last years playoffs yet they were a terrible 2-3 after week 5. The NFL season is a roller coaster ride. I don't care how convincingly a team wins. Don't start looking at favorites until Halloween or so and even then it can change often. Ravens fans should know this better then anyone after the Houston and Denver (reg season) games last year.