As for the Titans, they derive from an organization that was abandoned like a bad boy in the state of Nebraska. Back in their Oilers days it was once reported that a Houston K-Mart was selling Columbia blue cowboy hats for $4.99. However, if they had the Oilers logo, they were reduced to $3.99.

So, Sunday’s game features a team from the AFC East that has watched all of its divisional rivals have their moments of glory and a team that is treading into waters never before explored in its franchise history.

You can dub the Jets usurpers to the throne, but one man does not a team make. That includes the QB. Would the Patriots be better with Brady behind center? They probably would, but injuries are part of a game. That is especially true in a game where protective equipment is mandatory and contact is a necessary ingredient. Brady may be gone, but the other parts are still relatively whole.

Of course, the Jets have their own QB issues. If Brett is the guy who is making this happen then what transpires at the end of the season? If they go deep into the playoffs is it possible for him to return? Have the Jets discovered that the fountain of youth in Piscataway?

And, if the Titans prevail on Sunday they come one step closer to a perfect season. One big step since it would occur on week 12. How seriously does the rest of the league evaluate them at that point? More importantly, how seriously do they take themselves?

Power shifts are inevitable, just ask the GOP. But, the balance could be shifting dramatically in the AFC. NBC should have demanded this game for prime time, but living on the West Coast it will just be a motivation for me to rise early on Sunday morning.

AFC
East

New England Patriots: With the Who song “Won’t Get Fooled Again” blasting through their complex the Patriots vow not to fall victim to trickery by the Dolphins. “They just ran the Wildcat because of that snow plow incident several years back. Don’t they know that guy is back in jail where he belonged?” Belichick stated. “Last I heard he was hoping for parole and a shot with the Jaguars.”

Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins have decided to level the playing field for the Patriots by telling them what plays they will run. However, it should be added that is the standard practice back home at Foxboro. Smile, you’re on camera.

Buffalo Bills: Instead of having Jim Kelly on the sidelines Jauron should consider going the scared straight route and invite O.J. Speaking of scared Trent Edwards was an embarrassment. I’ve seen fighters who are the equivalent of punching bags hang in and take the beating. This guy was panicked coming out of the huddle. He almost killed Lynch by making certain that the ball was in his hands to avoid any possible contact. I half expected him to point at the hard working RB and shout, “He’s got the ball. Tackle him, not me.”

North

Pittsburgh Steelers: While Polamatu is watching footage of his interception and saying, “I can see that I caught it. Why can’t they?” Hines Ward is dismissing any talk of revenge being planned by the Bengals. “Come on, they spent the whole season proving they can’t win and on Sunday they showed they forgot how to lose.” he stated.

Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens are fairly certain they will show up to play on Sunday.

Cleveland Browns: Coach Crennel has related that he has a friend who has advised him to toss his clipboard to get the team in line. I’m thinking maybe he could use that clipboard to diagram plays that work.

The team announced that Winslow had to have a MRI. No doubt if he picks up some icky infection while in the hospital we will be told about that, too.

Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals are stating that a tie is better than anything they have done in eight previous games.

South

Indianapolis Colts: Peyton is grateful that Eli still admits they are kin.

West

San Diego Chargers: The Chargers have decided that they will only agree it was an interception if it helps to kill an incentive clause in Philip Rivers’ contract.

NFC
East

Washington Redskins: Jim Zorn does not understand why everyone is so surprised over the horrific season of this week’s opponent, the Seahawks. . “When I was the QB we always stunk. And, don’t even tell me that losing Alexander hurt them.” he stated.

Dallas Cowboys: If they were in a bad division they would be on top.

Philadelphia Eagles: Andy Reid would like to see the Punt, Pass and Kick competition used to decide games deadlocked after OT. “I was watching some kids play with the pigskin out in the parking lot and I think they could have taken the Bengals. So, some snot nosed kids from a place billing itself as the Queen City wouldn’t stand a chance.”

North

Chicago Bears: The Bears will not leave their cave until they are certain that the Packers are gone.

Detroit Lions: The Lions believe a tie is like kissing your sister and, while they may be the worst team in the NFL, they will never kiss their own sister.

West

Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals have spread a rumor throughout NJ that they have moved back to St. Louis. They are hoping this may cause the Giants to kick the Rams butt instead.

San Francisco 49ers: They are in second place without even trying.

Seattle Seahawks: Matt Hasselbeck admits that he overacted in claiming that Adrian Wilson should have been fined for his sack on the QB Sunday. The league however, is considering fining the Seahawks based on this season’s performance.

Mike Holmgren said this week that the team will act as spoilers for the remainder of the season. Most local fans will attest that spoiled appeared to be the level of performance prior to this statement.

Spoiled also refers to rotten and that could refer to the St. Louis Rams. Stay fresh until next week.