This has been a great season of football so far, and some outcomes have been far from what we've expected through the first third of the season. For example, who would have thought that the Titans and the Panthers, two of the best teams in the NFL in 2008, would have one combined win through the first five weeks of the season? Both of these teams were seen as legitimate playoff contenders in 2009, so this comes as a huge surprise to many.
On the other side of the issue, there have been some teams who have been pleasant surprises in 2009. Expected to have a losing season of football, these teams have outdone the expectations of many and continue to impress. Here are a few of them.
1. The Cincinnati Bengals. Perhaps we forgot about the fact that they were a pretty good team with Carson Palmer at QB, but their 4 win season in 2008 quickly cast this team as one of the weakest in the NFL. Palmer is back from an injured 2008, and the Bengals sit at 4-2.
2. Minnesota Vikings. Yes, we knew they'd be good and we knew they could win their division - but was anyone expecting a 6-0 start? Brett Favre has quieted any doubters so far with some exceptional play at the QB position.
3. Denver Broncos. At the time I write this, the Broncos are still undefeated, with a 5-0 record and will meet the Chargers on the big stage with a Monday Night Football game. If they can win again, they have to be considered legitimate contenders this season.
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