[Monkeydad]

We're in first-place. Of course we're contenders.

I'm thrilled about Dallas' implosion too.



Some fun facts:

The LIONS have scored the most points of any NFC team...126 points. Chargers lead the NFL with 140.

Panthers have only 52 points, worst in the NFL.

McNabb is 3rd in the NFC in passing behind Brees and Romo. He and Matt Ryan have the FEWEST interceptions thrown of QBs who started every game this year, with just 3 each. Somehow, Vince Young only has 2 to be the best in the NFL, but they're a run-heavy team.

Santana is 4th in the NFC in receiving yards, only 1 behind Nicks for 3rd. Cooley is ranked 9th.

As we expected with a Shanahan run game, very little or no drop-off with replacement/backup RBs:

Portis = 49 rushes for 195 yds, 4.0 average
Torain = 41 rushes for 156 yds, 3.8 average


Gano is tied for second in FGs made with 11...leaders have 12.


Devin Thomas WAS 5th in return average with 28.0/return.



Antwaan Randel El is averaging 3.9 yds/punt return for the Steelers, long is 8 yards.

Total = 8 returns/31 yds

vs.

Brandon Banks is 5th in the NFL in punt return yards, despite having only 6 returns. The league leader has 14 returns and another player ahead of him as 11 tries.

Total = 6 returns/122 yds


LaRon Landry leads the NFL in solo tackles with 41, is second by a single tackle in total tackles (52). Of course we know that Hall, Fletcher and McIntosh are also in the league's top 10.



Carlos Rogers is tied for 2nd in the NFL in pass deflections...I guess these include dropped balls.