NFL Week One: Better Than They Looked, Worse Than They Seem

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Published: September 14, 2009

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... and disappointments in the NFL.  The bottom line is that it's way to early to tell by only looking at the surface.

 

Not Nearly as Good as They Looked

New Orleans Saints

Yes.  Drew Brees was amazing.  He completed over 76 percent of his passes for six touchdowns and only one pick.  He had a quarterback rating of 137, second only to Tony Romo.  But here's the thing...Brees did this against the Lions.  You remember these guys, right.  0-16 last year, the 32nd ranked defense. Next week will be a much better test of the Holy Ones when they meet with the Eagles defense in the Linc.

Seattle Seahawks

Pretty much the same thing on this one.  Seattle shut out a St. Louis rams team that went 2-14 last season and had the 31st ranked defense.  Are seeing the pattern?  Seattle faces a seemingly much improved San Fran squad next week, but the real challenge will co...

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