The Paydirt Report: Week 9After a brief absence do to summer time fun in the sun the Paydirt Report is here for a week 9 update. There's been a lil movement in the division races since the last report and some unexpected stuff to go along with it. There are no undefeated teams left and 2 teams without a win in New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings.So lets get to the division updates.
AFCWest
San Diego(7-2) has wrestled the West lead away from Denver(6-3) who is tied for second with surging Kansas City(6-3) who has won 5 straight. Oakland(4-5) has carried the Beercloud annual predictions jinx to a new level. But there is still time to rebound. They will have to act fast though or they'll be planning for the off-season soon.
East
Miami(7-2) and NY Jets(7-2) have been a tremendous battle for the AFC East division crown. The Dolphins hold the tie breaker as they have swept the division series with the Jets. Both Buffalo(3-6) and New England(3-6) struggles continue in 1979 and take up company in the cellar.
North
One of the surprises this season has been the lack of dominance from the North. Usually either Cleveland(5-4) or Cincinnati(5-4) are in the running for home field advantage in the AFC. Cincinnati hit that age barrier and is reload mode. Could Cleveland be hitting that same plateau? Pittsburgh(3-6) sitting in third is still in it. Baltimore(1-8) who's franchise has never made the playoffs in Paydirt's history takes up the rear again this season.
South
Houston(7-2) has firm control over the AFC South division. Seeking their 2nd consecutive division banner, they are currently riding a 4 game win streak. Jacksonville(4-5) and Tennessee(4-5) have shown some life and are trying to stay in a wild card race with multiple other AFC teams. Indianapolis(3-6) is one game behind the Jags and Titans.
NFCEast
Dallas(4-5) leads a struggling division thus far in 79'. With Washington(3-6) taking a beating this year and NY Giants(0-8-1) sinking to the depths of the winless, that leaves only Philadelphia(3-5-1) with an improvement over last season midway through.
West
Seattle(8-1) is in a runaway for their 7th division crown. San Francisco(4-5), Arizona(3-6) and Los Angeles(2-7) all trail by a lot. The NFC West banner is already packed away and ready to be shipped to Seattle.
North
The North has an epic battle going on for their division title between Detroit(7-2) and Green Bay (6-3). While the Lions are on a roll winning 4 straight the Packers went out and traded for highly tauted QB Miguel Davis to help them make a late season push to chase down Detroit. Chicago(3-6) and Minnesota(0-9) are playing out the season.
South
Talk about an epic battle for a division championship, Tampa Bay(8-1), New Orleans(7-2) and Carolina(7-2) have got one going on. As Tampa Bay rolls to their 6th straight victory, New Orleans wins a huge game over Carolina to keep the top 3 all within a game of each other. Atlanta(3-6) who had high hopes when the season started has not found their bearings and trails the South.
Games to Watch Week 10Houston @ Denver
Cleveland @ Miami
Seattle @ San Diego -
Battle RoyaleNew Orleans @ Cincinnati
