Episode 7
Week 3…what a shit show for some Superbowl contenders!!! There were pleasant surprises and alarming disappointments so to make sense of it all I turned the floor over to Payneinsider for an adulterated rant. Along with a recap of the weekend that was we shared our thoughts on Saints/Falcons and tipped our hand as to where the market might move on Week 4’s biggest games.
Snowden got a thumbs up from both of us for entertainment value even if the accuracy left a whole lot be desired. Regardless the podcast dream team hammered out another comprehensive edition with the best gambling intel you’ll find anywhere on the net.
The Takeaways from Week 3
• It’s not time to hit the panic button in the desert but the outlook for NFC favorite Arizona isn’t gumdrops and unicorns. Described as a “jelly donut” by Payneinsder, the Cardinals failed to match Buffalo’s intensity on Sunday putting forth an absolutely horrific effort. While it’s obviously not a death knell, the team picked by many to win the division and conference needs to take a good hard look in the mirror and figure out their identity.
• Carson Wentz isn’t going to be a first ballot hall of famer after three games but his start in Philadelphia is something worth noticing. However Wentz’ job gets considerably easier when the defense plays as well as it has thus far. Jim Schwartz’ stop unit is on another level right now heading into the bye week and if they can keep performing so well the rookie quarterback will only be asked to play within himself rather than win games entirely on his own.
• The Dolphins have major issues. Beating the expansion Cleveland Browns doesn’t provide a ton of confidence that Miami can compete with the big boys week in and week out. Adam Gase could be looking for a new quarterback sooner rather than later and the defense needs to shore up it’s run stopping, pass rushing ability, and coverage schemes if they’re to flirt with a win total projected at 7 before the season.
• Baltimore needs to enjoy their 3-0 start because it’s not sustainable. You don’t downplay wins in the NFL but beating the Bills, Browns, and Jaguars doesn’t suddenly mean a pedestrian Ravens offense is going to push the Patriots or Steelers for top billing. To John Harbaugh’s credit the team doesn’t make mistakes they can’t overcome. Unlike their Sunday opponent in Jacksonville their execution was high when it needed to be allowing them to capitalize on the Jaguars miscues. This Sunday’s game against Oakland should be interesting when you consider the Raiders will be the first living breathing offense capable of putting pressure on Baltimore’s re-tooled defense.
