NFC West Update week 12

Better late than never! Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.

The Seahawks can wrap up the NFC West with a win over the Giants and a Rams loss to Houston. With the Seahawks playing great football and the Rams imploding I wouldn't be surprised if this happens. Wouldn't bank on it either.

This week's standings were double checked.

Seattle 8-2 (5-0)
St. Louis 4-6 (1-4)
Arizona 3-7 (2-3)
San Fransisco 2-8 (1-2)

St. Louis Rams
Last week: 38-28 loss to Arizona

The skinny: Right now, you're probably thinking, "Where's the threat level?" Time to face it: Seattle's the only team in the division making the playoffs. There is no threat from anyone.

The Rams have simply imploded thanks to front office problems. With how dysfunctional that franchise is, they could be a mediocre team for a few years. You also get the feeling that this team's window is closing. Isaac Bruce is in his 12th season, Torri Holt is in his 7th. The "Greatest Show on Turf" offense might not work for too many more seasons.

That said, there is some youth on the team as well. Bulger is in his 5th season, and Stephen Jackson is only in his 2nd. There will probably be a coaching change in the offseason, and that will probably bring a new offensive philosophy.

Oh, and Bulger is out this week with a bruised shoulder.
This week: at Houston

Arizona Cardinals
Last week: 38-28 win over St. Louis

The skinny: You know what time it is...

Neil rackers is sitll perfect on the season. Another fifty-one yarder for the Illinois product.

OK, but seriously, Kurt Warner and the offense are starting to develop into what the suits thought they might be able too. The defense continues to be the problem in the desert. This team needs an offensive line and a lot of retooling on the other side of the ball.

This week: vs. Jacksonville

San Fransisco 49ers
Last week: 27-25 loss to Seattle.

The skinny: Can you handle a curveball? Because I'm going to use the 49ers to bash the Bears.

There are some who point to Seattle's two point escape over the 49ers as evidence that the Seahawks are not the best team in the NFC. The new leaders? The Bears.

Let's travel back in time to two weeks ago. Take away the freak 108-yard return and Chicago beats San Fran by 1 point.

Instead of saying these were escapes though, why not give the 49ers their due. They aren't great, but they play hard every game. Mike Nolan should get votes for coach of the year (he shouldn't win it, but he should get votes). The 49ers deserve to win a few games before season's end.

This week: at Tennessee

Enjoy the games,

Alan