Last night in Pittsburgh, it was 27-3, Pittsburgh routing Cincinnati at home. I read the Pittsburgh Steelers had 6 sacks coming into last night for the first three games... then 8 sacks that entire night. The Bengals couldn't find the end zone but avoid getting shut out in this one. Rough ride for Cincy last night.
On that note, let's talk Week 5 of the NFL, and welcome to October 2019! It's early, but here are the standings in each conference and division:
--- AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE ---
* AFC EAST: New England (4-0), BUF (3-1), NYJ (0-3), MIA (0-4)
* AFC NORTH: Cleveland and Baltimore (2-2 each), PIT (1-3), CIN (0-4)
* AFC SOUTH: Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, and Tennessee (2-2 each)
* AFC WEST: Kansas City (4-0), OAK and LAC (2-2 each), DEN (0-4)
--- NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE ---
* NFC EAST: Dallas (3-1), PHI and NYG (2-2 each), WAS (0-4)
* NFC NORTH: Green Bay and Chicago (3-1 each), DET (2-1-1), MIN (2-2)
* NFC SOUTH: New Orleans (3-1), TB and CAR (2-2), ATL (1-3)
* NFC WEST: San Francisco (3-0), SEA and LAR (3-1), ARI (0-3)
Again- it's still early. Let's not give teams a championship or a trip to play in Super Bowl LIV just yet. And yes, you read right- all four AFC South teams have the same record.
Now here are this week's more interesting matches include the following:
* LAR Rams at SEA Seahawks (THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL)
* CHI Bears vs. OAK Raiders (game played in London)
* IND Colts at KC Chiefs (SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL)
* CLE Browns at SF 49ers (MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL)
* Bye Week Team(s): Detroit and Miami
So this week's marquee matches are mostly on the West Coast with the exception of some good Midwestern football on this coming Sunday Night. The Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins will have this week off.
Well, go enjoy some NFL football this week! I hope your favorite team(s) is/are doing well so far.
[UPDATE] Forgot to mention all AFC South teams currently with the same record. Added that CHI vs. OAK will be played in London.