1 Panthers
Carolina stunned the Chargers in San Diego and could be heading to Minny 2-0 after Sunday.
2 Bears
Our No. 2 surprise visits our No. 1 surprise after manhandling a rusty Colts team at Indy.
3 Bills
Yes, Buffalo still has a team. No, Jim Kelly retired. Yes, the Bills freakin' crushed the Seahawks.
4 Titans
Is it me or did Vince Young just suffer the most well-timed knee injury in NFL history?
5 Patriots
It might not happen often, but New England did win one without Tom Brady (right).
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