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nfl.com most fascinating teams

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article here:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000273515/article/what-were-not-overreacting-to-at-midseason

 

our snippet:

 

Most fascinating team for the next eight weeks

 

I'm ready for anything with the Carolina Panthers. They could make the Super Bowl or finish 7-9. Riverboat Ron Rivera could be calling for fourth-down conversions with the best defense in football or he could shrink in the big moments, like he has so many times before.

The Panthers, like Cam Newton, can be a moody team. They can be a bully and can play like they are afraid of success. When they are right, they can steamroll opponents with Newton's big arm and a power running game. But we haven't seen them come through in a big spot yet. We'll get our chances in the second half; they face the 49ers, Patriots and the Saints twice. All of those games are must watch. Which reminds me ...

Favorite teams to watch

 

1. Carolina Panthers 
2. Detroit Lions 
3. San Diego Chargers 
4. Seattle Seahawks 
5. Indianapolis Colts 

 

Honorable mention: Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders, Green Bay Packers

Every year, I wind up adopting a few teams. I'm not a longtime fan, but something draws me in for at least one season. I end up watching them each week and quietly rooting. The '05 Cincinnati Bengalswere the first. The '13 Chargers are the latest.

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