Unbeatens look to hit the crucial 4-0 milepost

Historically over 80% of the teams that have started the season 4-0 have reached the post season. That is the dangling carrot in front of the seven remaining unbeaten teams but a couple have a shot not only getting to 4-0 but well beyond. Teams in the best position:

NY Giants – Actually the GMen will go to 5-0 before they’re tested. A nice draw with the weakest division in football as their counter division (AFC West) will help them throughout the year, and the next two weeks are a prime example, as they are hosting the Chefs, going to the Raiders, prior to their litmus test with Saints.

Indy Colts – Have a golden opportunity to take pole position in the race for the best record in the NFL and home field throughout. Indy’s next 3 games are against teams with a combined record of 1-8 (Seahawks, Titans, Rams) although desperate, not enough talent to hang with Peyton & Co. look for them to be 6-0 and looking down at the rest of the AFC.

Shifting gears the toughest road over the next three games, Ravens next three games are with teams with a combined record of 7-2 (Pats, Bengals, and Vikes) with 2 of them on the road, the defense has been carrying the load for the Baltimore for years but they’ll need a balanced attack if they want to get to 6-0.

Along the same lines are the Saints who will take on the “Boardwalk and Parkplace” of the NFL as they hit the big apple to face the Giants and Jets then if there is anything left, they’ll try to avoid a letdown when they face the Dolphins.

The Jets and Vikings could do worse than their schedules but the Vikings will play in the highly watched football game in the history of Monday Night Football in the first ever “Favre Bowl” even thought the game is at home it’ll be no picnic. If the J-E-T-S can get by New Orleans then they get the weakest end of their division with the Bills and Fins. If the rookie Sanchez can hold it together NYJ will be -4 under par at the turn and looking to close out the East.

Ok, Denver is 3-0 but I don’t think anyone reading this believes they will be after next week. In fact they will at best be 4-2 and probably 3-3 after dates with the CaBoys, Pats, and Bolts. Then the rookie coach finds out how the other half lives. Who do you think will be the last undefeated team standing? Let us know here and in any of live chat rooms or team rooms. Also check out the quick links to get all the info you need of the NFL weekend.