A few things to kick around as the NFL enters its quiet season: Adam Jones speaking to rookies is a mistake (as is camp reality TV for his team), we note some replacement who need to come up big and Victor Cruz should play for his big payday. ...more

Pat Kirwan says it's a toss-up between the 3-0 Texans and the 3-0 Falcons for the top spot in his ratings of the NFL's 32 teams. This week he goes with Atlanta at No. 1 ...more

We begin seeing trends in Week 3s. One -- replacement officials trying to regain control -- could result in player ejections. Pat Kirwan says the Rams will try to get under Jay Cutler's skin and C.J. Spiller is dangerous in the shotgun. ...more

The San Francisco 49ers are the top top team this week in Pat Kirwan's NFL rankings, with the best defense in the NFL and an improving Alex Smith. ...more

From best to worst, a rundown on all 32 NFL teams: ...more