NFL

Its that time of year, time to make your run. It’s the time when some fans get there hopes crushed, while others have the anticipation of the playoffs ahead of them. Some of the old favorites are back in the running, while the up and coming teams have started to struggle. We have seen some veteran signing’s in the past couple of weeks as the injuries start to pile up and teams look to get any advantage they can. Week 10 tends to be the week when we start to see what’s going to happen in the season, and if this past weekend is any indication we are in for a good stretch run.

What’s Wrong With Buffalo ? - Basically, a lot is wrong with the Bills. They got off to a great start, but have lost three straight divisional games and it looks like they might not even make the playoffs once again. They have been hit with some injuries DE Aaron Schobel, SS Dante Whitner and WR Josh Reed have been out, but that’s not the reason they have been losing. On the offensive side of the ball Trent Edwards is good QB, but they cannot lean on him to make all the plays. In the past couple of weeks they seem to have given up on the run and forced Edwards to make plays and they have turned the ball over. With Schobel out they have gotten no pressure on the QB, allowing the opposition to pick them apart through the air. No doubt there has been some weird coaching decisions as well, they need to stick to the run game. Buffalo is in tough now at 5 – 4, and I would assume they need to go at least 5 – 2 the rest the way to make the playoffs. If you take a look at there schedule they can do it with the Browns, 49ers, Chiefs, Dolphins, Jets, Broncos and Patriots left. In my opinion the next three weeks are must wins and the Bills should be favored in all the games. Its not over yet Bills fans, they just need to play like they did, in the first few weeks of the year.

Former long time Patriot CB Ty Law signs with the Jets and is getting ready to play against his old team this week. Huge game for the AFC East this week, as the Jets take on the Patriots.

The Denver Broncos have signed RB Tatum Bell for the remainder of the season. Denver is in a dog fight to make the playoffs and they hope Bell can improve there running game.

Can the Titans Have the Perfect Season ? - The Titans have been excellent to this point of the season, and it is time to see what the chances of seeing another perfect regular season is. Unlike the Patriots last year, the Titans aren’t blowing away there opponents, but they are winning. The winning strategy in Tennessee has been to run the ball and to play great defense and it has worked. To get to 9 – 0 they have boasted the 6th ranked rush offense, averaging more then 130 yards a game on the ground. They have the best defense in the league allowing just 13 points a game, under 200 yards through the air and under 100 yards on the ground. It has worked so far, but can they go perfect or are they even the best team in the league? They will be heavy favorites over the next five weeks playing the Jaguars, Jets, Lions, Browns and Texans. The final two weeks of the season will be the real test when they take on the Steelers and the Colts. In my opinion they won’t go perfect they will probably lose a game they are supposed to win, how about the Titans first loss is the Lions first win, you never know (doubt it!!). This team could easily go 14 – 2, and show what they can really do in the playoffs.

Carnell “Cadillac” Williams, is back from injury and may see some playing time for the Buccaneers in week 11. If you don’t remember this guy, he was the offensive rookie of the year in 2005 when he rushed for more then 1000 yards. Williams looked like he was going to be a great back in this league, but a serious injury to his knee has forced him out of action for the last 13 months. I hope he is healthy and can return to previous form and help the Bucs make a run for the playoffs.

Willie Parker set to return at running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers in week 11. He has been out some time with a shoulder injury and should be a relief to Steelers fans that he is coming back.

Seasons on the Brink – Week 11 is going to be a must win week for some teams, because a loss might end there playoff chances. Pre Season favorites the San Diego Chargers will be in tough, but they need to beat the Steelers this week to avoid falling to 4 – 6. All the playoff hope of the Green Bay Packers might slip away if they don’t win in week 11 against the Bears, same goes for the New Orleans Saints, but they play Kansas City. The Cowboys, Colts, Vikings, Bills and Eagles are all on the ropes and need wins in week 11. Obviously the playoff picture might become a lot more clear after this week, some franchises are going to be very disappointed.

Week 11 should be a stellar week with some great match ups, don’t forget the Thursday night game between the Jets and Patriots. This looks like it will be the desperation week of the season, with a lot of teams playing what seem to be must win ball games. I look forward to all the story lines of Sunday and some great NFL action.