Mark Sanchez has an NFL arm. Anyone who has seen him throw a football more than once or twice is convinced of that.
Sanchez also has kahones. He proved that in his second game as a pro when he engineered second-half drives in a victory over the Patriots, and in the process outplayed Tom Brady.
The Atlanta Falcons have been overshadowed in their own division and in their own conference but on Sunday Night Football this week, they have a chance to make a statement. With a quality opponent in town, an impressive win in front of a national audience would go a long way from changing the Falcons from a sleeper to a serious contender.
The Denver Broncos have been impressive to this point in the season – there is no debating that. Similar to the New England Patriots of yesteryear, they have played smart football and done just enough to win each and every week. Quarterback Kyle Orton has just one turnover, the offense is functional and the defense has been stellar.
Time: 8:30 ET
Venue: Qualcomm Stadium
Broncos vs. Chargers Monday Night Football Lines
MoneyLine: Broncos +155 / Chargers -175
Spread: Chargers -3.5
Over/Under: 44
The Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals are more similar than you might think. Both teams have played very tight games this year and both teams have had games decided in the dying second. The difference has been that the Bengals have been smart and successful while the Texans have been sloppy.
You might think that the Saints would have a huge advantage over the Giants this Sunday. New Orleans is coming off its bye week and has had 14 days to get ready. But the Giants last Sunday had the closest thing to a bye week –– a home game against Oakland –– and should be well-rested when the two unbeatens meet in New Orleans in the biggest game of the NFL season to date.
Seneca Wallace is a nice backup quarterback, but everyone who has even a passing interest in the NFC West knows that the fewer snaps he takes this season, the greater the chance of the Seahawks restoring themselves as the top team in the division.
The New York Jets had a loss last week and there was some concern on their part that it would open a window for the New England Patriots to take control in the division. But thanks to the Denver Broncos, the Jets maintain their one-game lead on the Patriots and can extend it tonight with a win over the Miami Dolphins.
Time: 8:35 ET
Venue: Land Shark Stadium
Jets vs. Dolphins Monday Night Football Lines
MoneyLine: Jets -155 / Dolphins +135
Spread: Jets -3.5
Over/Under: 36
The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the quietest 3-1 teams in the NFL this season. As is the norm, West Coast teams just don’t get the attention they deserve.
While most people are quick to point out that the Cincinnati Bengals would be perfect had it not been for a fluky last-second loss, the 49ers would also be 4-0 had it not been for a last-second Brett Favre miracle.
Time: Sunday 4:15 ET
Venue: Invesco Field, Denver
MoneyLine: Patriots -175 (-110) / Broncos +155 (-104)
Spread: Patriots -3
Over/Under: 42
The AFC West was figured out way before the start of the season. This time San Diego wouldn’t get off to a slow start, and the Chargers’ talent would dominate a division in which their three opponents were all rebuilding.
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Time: Sunday 4:05 ET
Venue: Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA
MoneyLine: 49ers -140 (-110) / Bengals +120 (-105)
Spread: 49ers -2.5
Over/Under: 41
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Time: Sunday 1:05 ET
Venue: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
MoneyLine: Ravens -380 (-110) / Bengals +320 (-110)
Spread: Ravens -9
Over/Under: 42
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It will be a special edition of Monday Night Football this week as the backdrop of the game is one for the ages. Hall of Famer-to-be Brett Favre leads the Minnesota Vikings – yes, the Vikings – against the Green Bay Packers in a game that is rife with bitterness.
On one hand, Favre didn’t exactly handle his retirement/unretirement situation very well with Green Bay two years ago and when he could make up his mind, the Packers moved on to Aaron Rodgers.
The San Diego Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers, two teams that were supposed to be AFC contenders, have stumbled out of the gates early in the season and a lot of people now have some questions about the supposed power houses.
For starters, both teams are without key Pro Bowl caliber defenders and the losses have been evident early on.
The Houston Texans appear to be a popular suicide pick this week. After all, what better week to pick the Texans, right?
The Texans, who have been 6-2 at home in each of the last two seasons, are 0-2 so far at Reliant Stadium this year. On top of that, they get a visit from the lousy Raiders this week, who seem to be playing with an eye-patch just like their logo.
Time: Sunday 1:05 ET
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass.
MoneyLine: Ravens +110 (-110) / Patriots -130 (-110)
Spread: Patriots -2
Over/Under: 44.5
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With stops and starts, successes and failures, the progress made by the Saints has roughly paralleled what New Orleans has experienced since Hurricane Katrina ravaged 80 percent of the city in August 2005.
Time: Sunday 4:05 ET
Venue: Louisiana Superdome
MoneyLine: Jets +260 (-110) / Saints -310 (-110)
Spread: Saints -7
Over/Under: 45
