So after watching the first 3 weeks of the NFL, who would have thought that the team with the biggest quarterback problem would be 3-0? Hopefully no one is saying they did because i know some Arizona fans and even they are shocked. This is why I love the NFL. Any given sunday any team can be beat. The other 2 undefeated teams are less shocking but the way they are doing it, does raise some eyebrows.
Houston Texans –
The Texans are playing the type of all-around football that will allow them to win games over the course of a long season—strong defense, led by a fierce pass rush, and an offense that’s predicated on running the ball with Arian Foster and working play-action to exploit aggressive safety play. It’s a recipe that’s tough to beat.
Mention must be made to the play of J.J. Watt, who is making a strong argument for MVP through three weeks. Watt has been unstoppable from his defensive end position, providing a spark that’s caught fire on both sides of the ball in Houston.
Atlanta Falcons-
The Falcons are winning, and building a ton of momentum in the meantime.
Atlanta features an electric offense loaded with playmakers and a solid defense that’s bolstered by lunch-pail-type players at linebacker and defensive tackle. Perhaps most impressive is the play of the secondary, even with Brent Grimes missing due to injury. The Falcons are quietly building a resume that would make them the favorite in the NFC.
Arizona Cardinals-
With a 3-0 record and wins over the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks, it’s time to consider that the Cardinals just might be pretty damn good.
Winners of 10 of their last 11, the Cardinals’ momentum started last year. Now they are one of two undefeated teams in the NFC (along with the Falcons) and first in the NFC West. And no, this isn’t an article from Twilight Zone.
The Cardinals are winning despite having an offensive line that struggles in pass protection, and without an elite (or even solid) quarterback. They’re winning with strong defense, game-manager worthy play from Kevin Kolb, and big plays in big moments.
The Cardinals are 3-0, and we can’t ignore them any longer.
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