Yeah, I can't believe the Chargers are flying under the radar still. Maybe it's because Rivers hasn't been wowing anyone with his passing stats, but mostly it's because they're not fucking bombing the start of the season for once and are actually doing what they're supposed to do (beat bad teams). Still, their wins aren't building a lot of confidence, and I could see them losing the division to Oakland if they're not careful.
Eagles are still ridiculously talented and almost pulled out that win. But jesus h. triplejumping christ, I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT WORKED.
The Chargers beat four of the worst teams in the league (Dolphins, Vikings, Chiefs, Broncos). The only team out of those four that is better than 1-4 is one that beat one of the others! None of the victories have been inspiring either. They beat the Dolphins by 10, but they were supposed to win that game by 8 anyway. Oddsmakers trusted Chargers so little the Chargers were only -3.5 favorites against an awful Broncos...of course, the Raiders were 4.5 dogs so I guess that is maybe a moot point, road or not! The Raiders beat the Texans and Jets, this is a lot more convincing to me. They struggled against the Broncos too, but that was week 1 when the team was clearly not as cohesive as every week afterward. Both teams lost to the Patriots, but in pretty similar fashion, and the Raiders only lost to the Bills by a defensive player dropping an interception that was solidly in his hands. To this point, the Raiders seem much better than the Chargers to me. I think we might get a nice case of the two of them facing each other deciding the division though :D
FUCK THE EAGLES
So to maybe be a little positive! teams that lead divisions:
Bills - super fun, who cares if they had a letdown game? This is a sport with a LOT of random factors, no team can be perfect every game.
Ravens - well after the Titans let me down (>:() this is the only defense that looks invincible so far...it is okay all I need is for the Texans or them to beat the Patriots :D
Texans - ^_______^ I was skeptical it could happen (I think I picked Titans preseason!), but any team with a good defense AND good offense is always fun to watch, and even their losses have been very exciting
Chargers - meh worst division leader in the second worst division, whatever...hell Chargers and Raiders are only +11 and +3. Sorry but this division fucking stinks.
Redskins - just like Al Davis, even Dan Snyder cannot fuck up his team forever; rooting for Rex "I used to be a gunslinger" Grossman to throw interceptions in games the Redskins control has been super fun!
Packers - "sucked their dicks" already (#1 best team)
Saints - ditto (#2 best team unless they lose again before the Lions lose to someone besides Packers!)
49ers - I think they are doomed to failure when any single game is put on Alex Smith to win, but if the defense can stay relatively lucky with injuries...well shit, they could actually really be interesting
