The Bengals are 2-1 this season and the defense is a key reason why. Cornerbacks Johnathan Joseph and Leon Hall are starting to play their best football and have a chance to be something special, Pete Prisco says.
Tony Dungy's gone, but the most important part of the Colts' success is still running the show. With Peyton Manning taking snaps and making plays, Indy will always be a feared opponent, Pete Prisco says.
The Steelers' dominance in Cincinnati is finally over. The Bengals score twice in the fourth to sink their AFC North rivals 23-20. Look out: Cincy is a contender -- as long as they've got Carson Palmer, Pete Prisco says.
And then there were three. Peyton Manning and Tom Brady have all the passing number bling plus Super Bowl rings. But Drew Brees keeps showing he's arrived at elite level even without a title, Pete Prisco says.
Two days before Plaxico Burress is locked up, the Giants found reliable targets for Eli Manning, Pete Prisco says. Now let's get a little ahead of ourselves -- anybody up for a Jersey boys Super Bowl?
The Falcons move to 2-0 after defeating the Panthers 28-20. Matt Ryan throws for three TDs while Michael Turner rumbles for 100 yards. If you think Atlanta's offense is scary now, wait till November, Pete Prisco says.
Was Mike Peterson's dispute with his Jags coach an aberration or indicative of his character? Pete Prisco says the answer can be found in Atlanta, where Peterson is thriving as a welcome addition to the Falcons defense.
It's the quarterbacks, stupid. Having a quality player under center always gives a team a chance to win, which several of the NFL's best demonstrated during Week 1, Pete Prisco says.
OK, the hand-wringing can stop. It looks like the Cowboys won't miss a beat with Terrell Owens as Tony Romo leads a 34-21 drubbing of the Bucs. Better yet, Dallas shows off its big-play ability, Pete Prisco says.
In crunch time, Ben Roethlisberger takes over the NFL's season opener. Pete Prisco says Big Ben's evolution into an elite quarterback has transformed the Steelers from a grind-it-out running team to a passing team that can win with the no-huddle.
Big names can't escape the hype, and Pete Prisco is here to put them back in their places. From Brett Favre to Michael Turner and Hines Ward, Prisco shares 10 players who won't live up to bloated expectations.
It's feeling like 2007 all over again for Pete Prisco, who has the Giants and Patriots squaring off in the Super Bowl. Just don't sleep on Cincy, his sleeper team for 2009.
The opening countdown's ticking and the AFC rules our rankings again with four of the top five spots. With two of them ready to kick it off, Pete Prisco says the Titans are a surprise to him.
Attention: Chargers. The AFC West is yours for the taking. In a division shared with three other teams unlikely to reach the playoffs, Pete Prisco says the time is now for San Diego.
With teams having to trim rosters to 53 players, tough choices are always made. This year is no exception as the trend of keeping only two QBs continues, Pete Prisco says.
The Texans are a trendy pick to break past 8-8 and push for the playoffs. But Pete Prisco says Houston has not one, but two problems: AFC South powerhouses Tennessee and Indianapolis.
Start with the Super Bowl champ Steelers and nearly super Ravens. The Bengals are much better but still might not be able to make a dent in this beastly division, Pete Prisco says.
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