AFC starting to take shape

**wickedsolo** · 09-13-2013, 12:35 PM

I definitely think Denver is going to be the team to beat in the AFC. They are well coached and offensively they are going to be the toughest to stop. They have 3 1,000+ yard receivers at their disposal.

**HoustonRaven** · 09-13-2013, 12:36 PM

Way too early, IMO, to say the AFC is shaping up one way or the other.

Originally Posted by mfdoom42

So we should just stop talking about it until then?

Freedom to start whatever thread you want does not mean you're free from criticism.

**pslholder96** · 09-13-2013, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

Way too early, IMO, to say the AFC is shaping up one way or the other.

Freedom to start whatever thread you want does not mean you're free from criticism.

You just love using that line don't you:)

**camdenyard** · 09-13-2013, 01:01 PM

We can't draw too many conclusions after one week. If we did, the Ravens would have a losing record and be last in team defense. Not going to happen.

**Captain Offense** · 09-13-2013, 01:03 PM

Perspective. The honeymoon is not necessarily an indicator of the looks or the outcome twenty years later.

I prefer to break the season into quarter poles to assess how teams are doing.

**HoustonRaven** · 09-13-2013, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by pslholder96

You just love using that line don't you:)

If the shoe fits ...

**Ravenswintitle** · 09-13-2013, 02:22 PM

I heard some good stats this morning although I can't remember them all... but teams that go 2-0 have around a 60% chance of making the playoffs as opposed to teams that go 0-2 have a 12% chance. Oddly enough, last year they said 12 teams started 2-0 and only 3 made the playoffs...

**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

**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.

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 09-13-2013, 04:01 PM

Denver is an offensive machine. Weapons all over the place.

And Fox/dDel Rio have the defense playing well despite the lack of a bunch of big names.

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