We have seven weeks of football behind us, and things are slowly beginning to take shape in each conference. While there's no clear favorite in the AFC and the NFC, there are teams who've asserted themselves as forces to be reckoned with and definite contenders.
It's time to review the season thus far by proclaiming the best teams in each conference. When all is said and done, I'll then go ahead in making a Super Bowl prediction.
In the AFC, it would appear that there are a few clear contenders. First of all, the Pittsburgh Steelers have bounced back from a disappointing start, winners of 4 straight and now 5-2. They have Troy Polamalu back and the fact that they beat the Vikings shows that this team is strong.
While things do look great in Pittsburgh, the Patriots have followed a similar course. A rough beginning to the season seems to have smoothed out, and New England is playing the dominant type of football that we all witnessed two seasons ago. The Denver Broncos have also started the season with a bang, and could very easily find themselves in the playoffs.
However, it looks like the Colts are right there in the thick of it all, still undefeated and playing great football. I'd call them the favorites for now at least, though New England or Pittsburgh could easily emerge.
Let's look at the NFC next. Any conversation about the NFC has to start with the New Orleans Saints, still undefeated through eight weeks.
Drew Brees may very well win the league MVP if his second half looks anything like his first seven games, and the defense has been effective enough to provide the team with enough of a cushion to win each of its first seven games.
The Saints are the favorite to emerge in the NFC at the moment. However, they'll have to fight off some other teams playing great football. The Vikings and the Eagles could very well be just as strong, and the Cowboys are finally beginning to get things together. Looming not too far behind are the defending NFC champion Cardinals, and of course, the New York Giants.
It's time to review the season thus far by proclaiming the best teams in each conference. When all is said and done, I'll then go ahead in making a Super Bowl prediction.
In the AFC, it would appear that there are a few clear contenders. First of all, the Pittsburgh Steelers have bounced back from a disappointing start, winners of 4 straight and now 5-2. They have Troy Polamalu back and the fact that they beat the Vikings shows that this team is strong.
While things do look great in Pittsburgh, the Patriots have followed a similar course. A rough beginning to the season seems to have smoothed out, and New England is playing the dominant type of football that we all witnessed two seasons ago. The Denver Broncos have also started the season with a bang, and could very easily find themselves in the playoffs.
However, it looks like the Colts are right there in the thick of it all, still undefeated and playing great football. I'd call them the favorites for now at least, though New England or Pittsburgh could easily emerge.
Let's look at the NFC next. Any conversation about the NFC has to start with the New Orleans Saints, still undefeated through eight weeks.
Drew Brees may very well win the league MVP if his second half looks anything like his first seven games, and the defense has been effective enough to provide the team with enough of a cushion to win each of its first seven games.
The Saints are the favorite to emerge in the NFC at the moment. However, they'll have to fight off some other teams playing great football. The Vikings and the Eagles could very well be just as strong, and the Cowboys are finally beginning to get things together. Looming not too far behind are the defending NFC champion Cardinals, and of course, the New York Giants.
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