Week 1

Week 1 is in the books and all that most people will remember about week 1 of the 2008 NFL season will be the Tom Brady injury. Sure, its shocking when someone like Tom Brady goes down but unfortunately it happens. It reminds us that we are all one hit away from having our season turned upside down. We all have that guy that we can't afford to lose and unfortunately for the New England Patriots, they lost THAT guy.

So lets move passed the Tom Brady injury and talk about the rest of week 1. There were certainly a lot of positive things that happened (in no particular order).

1. Dallas Cowboys - They look for real. I'm not saying this just because I am a Cowboys fan but I thought Romo looked like he was in complete control most of the game. Maybe a few too many penalties but overall a game to be proud of. It's not the regular season I worry about though, its those games in January.

2. Chicago Bears - Defense looked TOUGH. I mean their defense was the reason they made it to Super Bowl XVI and based on the performance in week 1, the D is strong once again.

3. Atlanta Falcons - For one week, they get to have their fans feel good about the future. It may not last long but they played a very strong game in week 1.

4. Green Bay Packers - The Aaron Rodgers era has officially begun. Sure, the first TD drive by Rodgers was handed to them courtesy of 3 straight defensive penalties but Rodgers threw some very nice passes. He even looked good doing the Lambeau Leep!!

5. Buffalo Bills - Buffalo was my pick to finish second in the AFC East, behind the Patriots but now with Brady done and Buffalo taking it to the Seahawks, I would certainly think the AFC East title is within their grasp.

Injuries Happen...Lets Move On!!

Now for the not so positive things

1. St. Louis Rams - They looked bad, in fact so bad it kept the Eagles from being on my positive list. It looked too easy for Philadelphia. I thought St. Louis might win 5 games this season, ive changed my mind and now say 3 TOPS!!

2. Oakland Raiders - The Broncos came into their house and smoked them, plain and simple. Another long season in store for the Raider faithful.

3. San Diego Chargers - Every time I think this team will do well, they disappoint. Every time I pick LT in a fantasy draft, he disappoints. I don't know what it is about this team but some teams, no matter how good they are on paper can't walk the walk.

4. Cincinnati Bengals - Carson Palmer looked bad, real bad. I know its early but one would have to think Marvin Lewis certainly has the attention of Ohio's Office of Unemployment.

5. Cleveland Browns - I expected more out of them but they let Romo just sit back and take all the time in the world to find his receivers. Winslow did a few things in the game, Edwards did nothing and that's not going to open things up for Jamal Lewis.