Local NFL Teams Perform Well

By Dylan Webster
Week two in the NFL brought good fortunes to all three area teams. Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh all posted impressive wins. While the season is still in its infancy, there is still some call for optimism for all three of these teams.

After a week one loss, the Browns rebounded with a solid win over the Packers, in Green Bay. Aside from overcoming the hostile confines of Lambau Field, they also handed rookie coach Romeo Crennel his first victory. Things may be looking up in Cleveland.

The Bengals continue to impress. After posting a week one victory, Cincy put an absolute thumping on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday to gain a share of the AFC North division lead. Although in only the beginning of his second season as a starter, Quarterback Carson Palmer is beginning to show the tools that made him the first overall pick two years. Coach Marvin Lewis has seemingly implemented a winning attitude in the most inept franchise of the 90’s. This looks to more of a trend than a fluke.

In the steel city, talk of Ben Roethlisberger having a sophomore slump has all but died. While there surely will be ups and downs, so far we have only witnessed the up side. After a sound defeat against the Tennessee Titans in week one, the Steelers traveled to Houston and administered the same type of domination.

The AFC North could well be decided by the head-to-head meetings between the Bengals and Steelers, and that would provide some long awaited drama between these regional rivals. As for the Browns, while they are not yet ready to contend, the light at the end of the tunnel may finally not be a train.