We're almost midway through the 2009 NFL football season, and it's time to start speculating a bit. Everyone loves to talk about the playoffs and the Super Bowl, surmising which teams have the best shots at going all the way. The AFC has been very exciting, with the Colts playing their best football in several seasons and the Broncos stunning the football world with some very unexpected wins.
In the NFC, some of the teams with high expectations have been doing as well as expected, namely the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints. Let's take a look at both of these teams.
The New York Giants are unbeaten through the first 5 weeks of football. They've been extremely strong, despite the losses of Plaxico Burress, Amani Toomer, and Derrick Ward, all key components to the team's offense last season. Guys like Steve Smith, Mario Manningham, and Ahmad Bradshaw have all stepped it up to another level, and this team has been great.
The New Orleans Saints might very well have the best offense in the NFL, and Drew Brees may very well be the best quarterback in the NFL. He makes magic happen every time he takes the field, and the Saints have been virtually unstoppable since week 1 of the NFL season.
Is there anyone else contending in the NFC? Perhaps the Philadelphia Eagles, and of course, the still unbeaten Minnesota Vikings, led by veteran Brett Favre.
The door is still wide open, and this is going to be one exciting fight.
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