State of the NFC week 9

State of the NFC week 9

Joe Maass

This week features a game to decide first place in the NFC south between the Bucs and Falcons however this game shouldn’t impact the final standings of the NFC south. With the benching of McNabb still fresh the Redskins worked out former number 1 pick Jamarcus Russel. The Giants play at Seattle this weekend in a battle of division leaders but really leading the NFC west isn’t anything to write home about. Minnesota waived Randy Moss this week and was picked up by the Tennessee Titans. Does Lovie Smith get fired if his Chicago Bears notch Buffalo’s first win of the season? Buffalo has been pretty competitive the last few weeks and lost a couple game in overtime. Why are the Cowboys the NFC version of the Chargers? Always so much hype but they always fall short the season wasn’t looking good with Tony Romo at quarter back and Kitna isn’t getting it done. If I were Jerry Jones I’d call Jeff Garcia. Matthew Stafford returned from injury and threw four touchdown passes hopefully they can keep him from taking too many shots and keep him healthy. The Cardinals are going to with Derek Anderson at quarterback after Max Hall threw two interceptions for touchdowns this past weekend vs. the Bucs.

Injuries
• Rumor has it that Drew Brees is hurt but he claims the reports are false and he is practicing without a brace or sleeve on his knee.
• The Bucs starting center Jeff Faine and right tackle Jeremy Trueblood both will miss Sundays game..
• The Falcons get Daunta Robinson back this week
• Eagles wide receiver Desean Jackson has been cleared to play.