An early look at how every NFL team would be performing if this were classroom.

NFC East
Philadelphia Eagles 3-1: B+ Apparently they can just regroup from the TO debacle instantly, would have been an A+ if not for that collapse.

Dallas Cowboys 2-1: B Only loss was to a tough Jacksonville team, handled the Redskins and Titans easily.

Washington Redskins 2-2: C+ Seem to be finding a little bit of a groove. Impressive win over Jags, but a disappointing start.

New York Giants 1-2: D+ Granted they have faced a very difficult schedule, they are lucky to not be 0-3 right now.

NFC North
Chicago Bears 4-0: A+ Simply dominant. I admit I was wrong about how good the Bears would be, thought they would be a playoff team, but just because of a weak division. Now cleary the team to beat in the NFC and possibly NFL.

Minnesota Vikings 2-2: B- Promising start to season. Played Chicago very tough, but lost a game they need to win @Buffalo if they are serious about the playoffs.

Green Bay Packers 1-3: D Well they are terrible, there isn't much more to say. Beat the Lions.

Detroit Lions 0-4: F Very disappointing team. Defense is getting torched, offense seems to be finding its way.

NFC South
New Orleans Saints 3-1: A+ I definitely did not see this start coming. I knew they would be improved, but I did not expect them to be a legitimate playoff contender.

Atlanta Falcons 3-1: B+ Some may say the Saints game was a let down, but in retrospect I'm not sure why any of us thought they could win that game under the circumstances. Run game is dominant.

Carolina Panthers 2-2: C+ Appear to have saved their season. Started 0-2 and thankfully escaped Tampa Bay with a win to salvage the season. I'm not sure Steve Smith is the MVP, but I have never seen a WR as important to their team as he is. Not saying he is the best WR, but definitely the most important to his team's success.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0-3: F Actually not that surprised that they stink, they were one of my teams pegged to have a fantastically disappointing season. Doesn't look better from here with Simms out, but then again Simms is lousy.

NFC West
Seattle Seahawks 3-1: C+ They just don't look that dominant. Looking at the teams they have beaten it is not that impressive, especially after seeing them against a good team, the Bears, and getting destroyed. Hasselbeck looks bad, Alexander and Morris have rushed for 2.9 and 3.1 yards per carry respectively. Obviously Hutchinson wasn't as important as Burleson.

St.Louis Rams 3-1: B+ Not many people expected them to be 3-1 at this point. The defense is leading the league in takeaways and Jackson is 2nd in the league in rushing.

San Francisco 49ers 1-3: C Absolutely crushed by the Chiefs, but it is obvious that the Niners are headed in the right direction. Defense will be biggest weakness this year.

Arizona Cardinals 1-3: F Again, a team that I am not surprised at all sucks, but the masses thought they would contend in the West. Once again I tell everyone that yes simply being the Cardinals is a good enough reason to assume they will suck. I will continue to say they'll suck every year and be right 99.9% of the time. The rest of you can get your hopes up again next year.

AFC East
New England Patriots 3-1: B+ Just when I was getting ready to dismiss the Patriots as a legitimate Super Bowl contender they just absolutely blast the Bengals. They obviously have some areas of concern, particularly playmaking recievers, but they have a two headed monster at RB and a guy named Brady.

Buffalo Bills 2-2: B Playing much better than expected, but are not a serious playoff contender. Definitely headed in the right direction though. And once again I ask people not to dismiss a QB that has not been around for at least three years.

New York Jets 2-2: B+ Many had them pegged as a team picking in the top 10 next year, but they are very close to being 4-0. A close game against the Pats and Colts, two playoff teams. In the future they will find ways to come away with wins in those games.

Miami Dolphins 1-3: F Without a doubt the most disappointing team this season. Escaped with a win against Tennessee, that should be enough information to let everyone know that they stink.

AFC North
Baltimore Ravens 4-0: A Defense is absolutely dominating and McNair and the offense makes just enough plays. I don't want to take an unnecessary knock at the Ravens, but the Chargers Schottenheimered that game away.

Cinncinnati Bengals 3-1: B Looked like possibly the best team in the league prior to this week, but the run defense is a glaring weakness that must be addressed.

Pittsburgh Steelers 1-2: C- Hard team to grade, they were the Super Bowl champs, but Roethlisberger is lucky to even be alive right now, there is no telling whether or not he will regain form this season.

Cleveland Browns 1-3: D+ Never really had a shot to finish anywhere but last in this division. A nice comeback win against the Raiders, but they still have a very long ways to go.

AFC South
Indianapolis Colts 4-0: B+ Looks like its not quite time to right off the Colts. The lack of a running game and a struggling run defense are obvious causes for concern, but they have Manning and that should be enough to take them to another January loss.

Jacksonville Jaguars 2-2: B- At the quarter point of the season it looks as if they have already lost the division. A loss to the Colts and a loss to a Redskins team that they should be able to beat if they are expected to be taken seriously.

Houston Texans 1-3: D+ The offense definitely seems to be headed in the right direction, at least Carr. The defense however has taken a giant leap, two steps, and a bound backward.

Tennessee Titans: F Terrible team, there isn't much more to say about them. Playing Young is the right thing to do, this team is headed nowhere this season. I would also like to see them get LenDale involved more, he is the back of the future.

AFC West
Denver Broncos 2-1: B- Defense is absolutely stifling, Plummer seems to be finding steady ground, but that being said, the offense must improve.

San Diego Chargers 2-1: B+ Probably should have won against the Ravens, but then again they didn't make the necessary plays to win the game. Defense is awesome. Looks like a playoff contender.

Kansas City Chiefs 1-2: C Can't really be too hard on them for losing without Green. Defense is surprisingly good. Looks to be 2-2 after this weeks game against the Cardinals. Green should be back in time for the Steelers the following week. Definitely still in the playoff hunt.

Oakland Raiders 0-3: F- Just terrible. Quite possibly the worst team I have ever seen. Better get up for this weekend game against the Niners and December 3rd's against the Texans, those look like they might be the only games they have a shot at winning. Keep watching everyone, the smell of 0-16 is in the air.