Surprising teams

By Mark Craig, Star Tribune

Last update: October 4, 2007 - 7:22 PM

1 Tampa Bay 3-1

Remember when everyone was OK with Philly letting Jeff Garcia (pictured) walk away?

This week: at Indianapolis

2 Green Bay 4-0

Remember when everyone thought Brett Favre should walk away?

This week: vs. Chicago (Sunday night)

3 San Diego 1-3

Remember when everyone thought Marty Schottenheimer was a bad coach?

This week: at Denver

4 Chicago 1-3

Remember when Brian Griese was God's gift to the quarterback position?

This week: at Green Bay (Sunday night)

5 New Orleans 0-3

Remember when Sean Payton used to win more games than Brad Childress?

This week: vs. Carolina

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