Week 5 matchup of the week:

Taken by Green Bay Packers 29th overall.

Taken by Detroit Lions 5th overall.

1. Carolina Panthers (12-2)

It's a safe bet to put the Panthers at #1. They have one of the most explosive offenses in the league, and they are 3rd in the league in points scored per game. They don't make many mistakes and have a dominant defense to go along with that. They came out of nowhere this year, but expect them to go deep into the playoffs.

2. Chicago Bears (11-3)

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Denver, Colorado

Something that happens once is said to be a fluke. Something that happens twice is said to be odd. Something that happens three times makes you scratch your head. But when it happens a fourth time, it needs to be considered a trend.

The Broncos blew their 4th lead of 20 or more points in as many games, but for the 3rd time, held on for a nail-biting win, defeating the Raiders 37-34.

What seemed to be just a rough stretch of defensi...

Denver, Colorado

For the second straight week, the Denver Broncos watched as a once large lead evaporated in front of their eyes. This time, they weren't able to overcome it.

The Broncos fell to 1-1 on the season, losing to the Buffalo Bills 41-40 in what was an instant classic. Jumping out to a lead as big as 21 points, adjustments at halftime for the Bills turned out to be the difference. Broncos head coach Peyton Manning took the blame for the loss, admitting t...

Foxborough, Mass.

Given Paxton Lynch's ability to put up big numbers, one could make the argument that he deserved to remain the Broncos starting quarterback entering the 8th season of Madden Zone. Given his inability to win big games, one could make the argument that he deserved to be replaced.

Broncos brass felt the latter.

In a shocking turn of events, the Broncos acquired veteran signal caller Ben Roethlisberger from the Saints in exchange ...