So my trending teams really sucked ass last week, huh? Oh well, the mend's were right on target, so at least I know what shit teams look like. The eye for talent needs some work though. I think I got a better gauge this week, so let's see how right/ fucked up I am today!
Starting to Trend
1. Cleveland Browns
Okay, so this defense is fucking awesome. They absolutely handled the 49ers, which I did not think any team was going to do this year. But they did, and they won their game without their (alleged predator, super-mid, under-performing) starting QB at the helm, with PJ Walker leading the way on offense. Not really though, because this game was literally all about the Browns defense. They don't look like they plan on stopping anytime, and they have the Colts this week, so it might just be a bloodbath. I am not excited.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
In case ya'll forgot (I did), Jacksonville is a very well built team. They showed that clearly on Sunday, where they absolutely embarrassed the Colts. The offense was on point, mainly Travis Etienne who is an absolute beast. The defense was making Gardner Minshew's head spin all game long, forcing stupid mistakes every drive. Three wins in a row too, these boys are really rolling fast, and seemingly taking out everyone in their way. The Saints are more than likely next, and will only fuel the Jaguars fire even more.
3. Detroit Lions
Ladies and gentleman, I think we have our current best team in the NFL here. What an awesome thing to say given the exponential progress this team has made in the last three years. Dan Campbell is the man, and the entire team is absolutely bought in to everything he's about. The man just wants to take souls. Jared Goff is playing like a beast, Aidan Hutchinson doesn't seem to have on off button, and they just look like they're straight up having a great time out there. This week they have another trending team in Baltimore, and it will be interesting to see how their fast paced aggressive play fares against the gritty Ravens on Sunday.
4. Baltimore Ravens
Shit man, they just keep winning their games. I'm pretty sure the only reason they are is because of Lamar, who's playing his ass off. You wouldn't know at first glance because his receiving corps is weak and keeps dropping his passes. Where the offense lacks, the defense has been able to keep them afloat. They keep staying in every game, and for the majority coming out on top. The Lions might expose them this week, and we may just see them fall apart, so be on the lookout.
On the Mend
1. Indianapolis Colts
It might be over boys, it just might. Anthony Richardson is having season-ending shoulder surgery, and he was the only reason for our touchdowns in the Red Zone. Grover Stewart is suspended for six games, so the run defense just took a huge hit. Yes the Colts still have pieces and may be able to squeeze out some wins with Shane Steichen's coaching, but don't expect them to be competing for the AFC South much longer. Indy is going to Cleveland to get their shit pushed in this week, and that will essentially kill the momentum that they started losing after the abysmal game against the Jags last Sunday. I'm sorry fellow Indy fans, but the race might be over before we got a chance to get a good head start.
2. Los Angeles Chargers
This team really fucks with your emotions on a weekly basis. They will more than likely do that until the end of time. Justin Herbert is going to be fucked out of a career too, just like ol' Phil Rivers. He's has so much talent, and we get to see it sometimes, but then the team's record takes away from his efforts. So now we'll all be forced to watch Clockwork Orange style for the next couple months as they either just miss the playoffs or get eliminated. Maybe they'll even beat the Chiefs this week so we can have some extra false hope!
3. Atlanta Falcons
Another team that was trending last week and just took a nose-dive off the train. Desmond Ridder finally lost at home for the first time in forever. That would be because he is not a good starting quarterback. He struggles to just simply manage a game, and his offense needs him to be at least decent in order to start winning. Heinecke really might be the answer to their problems, and Arthur Smith should strongly consider it. Let's all sit together and pray that one day Kyle Pitts may get a QB so he can either be a top tight end, or be exposed as overhyped. Just knowing the answer will be satisfactory to me.
That's all we got this week ya'll. It's gonna be a good Sunday I hope, and if I'm right about these conclusions this time, my ego is gonna blow the fuck up like a hot air balloon. If I'm not, I'll blame the refs. That's always the go-to.
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