NFL Teams Gone Wild

This year in the NFL it has been a surprising twist, with the losing teams from last season winning more games than last seasons’ winning teams. Some winning teams this season are the Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans,Washington Redskins, and many more. The teams that are losing are the Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, and others.

Some of the teams that have been winning are being called Super Bowl hopefuls.  The teams that have been on a roll lately are the Lions and Bills. Both of those teams are doing well. With the Lions being one of the best teams in the league, with a record of 5-1. Also the Bills have a wonderful record of 4-2.

The Tennessee Titans are rebounding well after a disappointing 2010 season last year with a record of 6-10.  They have jumped up to a good start with newly acquired quarterback, Matt Hasselback and all-star running back, fellow Floridan, Chris Johnson.  The Titans are shaping up to win their division or winning the Wild Card to get a spot in the playoffs. Coming off an embarrassing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Titans have a bye week, the Titans have some time to regroup and see what they will possibly change, and to strategize against their next opponent.

The Washington Redskins are also rebounding off a terrible season with a record of  6-10. Even with an amazing quarterback, Donavon McNabb, they still had an upsetting season. With new additions that involve Tim Hightower, they have improved with their run game. He is not a household name but he is a true ground-and-pound running back. Their defense is one of the best in the league as of now. Their team captains on defense, London Flecther and DeAngelo Hall, are both very outspoken leaders that the team lacked last year.

Now the team with the most disappointing season so far this year is the Indianapolis Colts. Although their franchise quarterback is not playing, that is not an excuse for being 0-5.  Their defense is pretty well-known for their terrific defensive ends, Dwight Freeny and Robert Mathis, both known for stopping the run and passing game. The Colts have been known this year for blowing big leads. Last week, on Monday Night Football, the Colts were beating the 17-7 lead, so the young Tampa Bay Bucs came back with their young, but also veteran quarterback, Josh Freeman.  The Colts’ star quarterback Peyton Manninng has not played a game since last years’ division playoff round. He is not expected to return for the rest of the season with a neck and vertebrae injury.

I honestly think some of these teams are going to make a big turn around, such as the Eagles, with a win last Sunday against the Washington Redskins, improving their record to 2-4. As for the Superbowl, I honestly think it’s going to be the Green Bay Packers vs. the Baltimore Ravens. We all know that I can be wrong. However, the Raven’s have the third best defense in the league! Who can get around them? The Packers are fourth in the league in total offense behind teams that they can beat by a landslide.  Who do you think is going to go to the Superbowl…..?