Cricket was once referred to as chess on the playing field, and the same can be said for football. It involves strategy and skill. The main goal of the game is to try to predict the other team's game plan and find a weak spot that could lead to their defeat.

The teams' styles are determined by the strengths and weaknesses of their individual players. There are offensive and defensive players. Offensive players can use either passing or running, of which passing is more popularly used.

Each team has a collection of possible plays The strategy of despair named the "Hail Mary" is always included in these playbooks. The quarterback will throw the ball to the end zone while all the other players go a different direction.

Cricket and football are both, much like chess on the playing field. It involves strategy and skill. The main goal of the game is to try to predict the other team's game plan and find a weak spot that could lead to their defeat.

The team style is determined by the individual players. There are offensive and defensive players. Offensive players either pass or run, but passing is more popular.

Each team keeps a collection of possible plays that they can use in different situations. All books include the strategy of despair. The quarterback will throw the ball to the end zone while all the other players go a different direction.

The two offensive strategies are alternately used to trick the other team. The other team isn't clueless, because they always have defensive plays. The playbooks are regularly reviewed, and they have offensive and defensive plays. The punt has been used and proven on the field. On the third down it is normally used.

Another play that is used more often these days involves pretending to make a punt before going for a run or kicking to get the first down. Even if it is very risky, it is often an interesting turning point in a game.

If this strategy fails, it's a pain. Afterward, the opposing team is given an advantageous position. A strong defense is still the best way to prevent an opponent from snagging the win in any critical match.

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The New York Football Giants look to win their second Super Bowl in 3 years in 09'. While the previous Super Bowl win was considered an upset but many - this years Giants will not sneak up on anyone.

This was a hyped up game in every sense of the word. Between the new stadium in Dallas, the Sunday Night Football status, and the fact that these teams have an enduring rivalry that seems to carry on with each season, this was a game that couldn't be missed.

The Giants were coming off of a week 1 victory against the Redskins at home. While the team was expected to win this game and did win, the team just squeaked by the Redskins with a 6 point (23-7) win.

The New York Giants have many talented outlets to choose from - WR Steve Smith, TE Kevin Boss, RB Ahmad Bradshaw, RB Brandon Jacobs, and WR Mario Manningham. When the Giants went on their Super Bowl run of 07' not many expected them to do much once they were in the playoffs.

The Giants might not have the superstar they once had in WR Plaxico Burress - they do have quality receivers in Kevin Boss and Steve Smith. What would you rather have: One great receiver or three or four good receivers? Many would choose the latter.

After losing both Plaxico Burress (to his gun incident) and Amani Toomer (to retirement), the team saw a gaping hole at the wide receiver position. This is why Mario Manningham was on their radar for the 2009 NFL draft.

Eli Manning has grown up over the last couple of seasons and has become a leader on the field like his old brother - maybe not to the same extent but he is well respectable now. Eli Manning seems to play better on the road then at home, which can be a blessing or a curse, not quite sure.

The Giants are well coached and should be a factor in the NFC all year.

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The Detroit Lions have no expectation for the 09' season really -- just don't go 0-16 and that will be good enough it seems. The Lions already improved in 09' winning in week 3 against the Washington Redskins 14-19 -- the teams first win since 07' against the Kansas City Chiefs in week 16. The Lions celebrated their first victory in years by high five-ing the fans in the crowd.

The Detroit Lions have an uphill climb in every sense of the word. The Lions are basically starting from scratch and at 0-16; the entire roster besides Calvin Johnson needed an overhaul.

It has been one bad draft pick after another for the Detroit Lions, nothing has worked. When will they get it right?

The offense of the Lions ranks in the middle of the leagues teams, the defense is among the lower half in all major categories. The division the Lions play in, The NFC North, doesn't do them any good -- the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears are all improved from last season.

The Lions have had high draft picks for a decade and it got them an 0-16 season, Stafford will have to be the second coming of Joe Montana if the Lions hope to turn things around.

It really is unfair to throw a QB into such a disaster of a team, but it happens -- QB Troy Aikman started for the 1-15 Dallas Cowboys in 1989, the Cowboys won the Super Bowl 3 seasons later.

With Matthew Stafford and WR Calvin Johnson, the Lions have a nucleus in place to start a respectable franchise instead the butt of jokes for once. The Lions finally won a game after a 19-game losing streak defeating the Washington Redskins in week 3. The previous win came in 07' in week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Detroit Lions might not win many games but better days surely lay ahead. It can't get any worse!

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After a tough battle in New England that almost brought them a win and a strong victory at home against Tampa Bay, maybe that should change and they shouldn't be overlooked.

Trent Edwards looks like a new QB on the field this season. Having had two very effective games for the Bills so far, Edwards has been very efficient in the pocket and is taking full advantage of his new weapons.

It looks like there's a chemistry building between Edwards and newly acquired pro bowl wide receiver Terrell Owens, as the two connected for a nice touchdown pass during the game against Tampa Bay. With Lee Evans on the other side, Edwards has two extremely capable wide receivers to turn to this season.

Edwards also made use of wide receiver Schouman, whose 6 catches and 62 yards were both team highs. This 3rd receiver was a nice surprise to have in town.

The running game remains solid and their defense should continue to improve as the season moves forward.

If the Bills hope to compete in the AFC east at all they will need to beat the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars of the league to even have a chance. The fans have waited a long time in Buffalo for a winner - if not now, then when?

Things are looking up in Buffalo. With the Patriots having nearly lost to the Bills in week 1 and losing to the Jets in week 2, this is really starting to look like anyone's division to win.

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Matt Ryan, for one, was a more than competent rookie quarterback, and lived up to the hype cast upon any number one draft pick. Roddy White was a third year wide receiver who was continually improving his trade, and finally had the breakout season that so many had predicted. Additionally, the critical signing of Michael Turner gave a huge boost to this team's offense. Turner was one of the best running backs in football last season, besting 1700 yards and 1700 touchdowns. This didn't surprise me much, since he was coming from San Diego, where he learned from Ladainian Tomlinson.

The Atlanta Falcons have the benefit of playing in the NFC South - that should create easy wins for them over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons face some tough opponents in the New York Jets, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints twice - these teams should provide the Falcons with a good test to see where they stand amongst the NFL elite. With no clear cut favorite to come out the NFC - the Falcons could be the "dark horse" of the NFC.

The Falcons acquired future Hall of Famer TE Tony Gonzalez from the Kansas City Chiefs for practically nothing. With a professional like Gonzalez on the Falcons - this can only increase Matt Ryan's confidence and help him improve overall as a quarterback in the NFL.

RB Michael Turner will have a huge role in the Falcons success this year again without question. Turner had a monster season in 08' playing all 16 games with nearly 1,700 yards, 17 touchdowns, and averaged 6.8 yards per touch. Matt Ryan has a good assortment of targets to choose from - TE Tony Gonzalez, WR Roddy White, and WR Michael Jenkins also.

If the Falcons can stay with the New Orleans Saints and somehow win the division or get a wild card birth - we all know anything can happen in the playoffs being it's single game elimination. Don't forget the old saying, "anything can happen on any given Sunday!

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Tony Romo was appointed the next great quarterback prematurely perhaps - that doesn't excuse the rest of the team under performing over the years.

A plasma television above the field was bigger than any high definition unit in the history of the world. The picture looked crystal clear, just as clear as the plasma TV set I watched the game on. Too bad it may interfere with punks and kickoffs at times. Not sure who planned that?

After a nice week one win for the Cowboys in Tampa Bay, many doubts were answered regarding the Cowboys' ability to shoulder the loss of Terrell Owens and play effective football. Tony Romo looked phenomenal at quarterback, and the team clicked as a unit.

The Giants were a difficult opponent for the Cowboys, and this game might not be as easy to win. Many experts varied in their predictions for this game, and it was bound to be a close one. Romo vs. Manning, what a great rivalry.

The Cowboys play in the very difficult NFC East with the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles - playing these teams twice a year will show how worthy the Cowboys are to contend in the NFC.

While the Cowboys do look like one of the better teams in the NFL, this was a game they should have won. However, the Giants defense usually finds away to make things happen.

As long as Tony Romo can keep it together, the Dallas Cowboys can compete with any team in the NFL.

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Looking at the cast of players in Cleveland, it doesn't seem like there's much for them to be too excited about either.

The 2007 season for the Browns gave Browns fans some optimism for the future - in sports nothing is guaranteed, especially winning.

The 09' season for the Browns has been dismal at best. Brady Quinn is scrambling for his life and Derek Anderson has yet to regain his form from the 07' season. When two different quarterbacks throw more interceptions then touchdown passes, you know you are in trouble.

Eric Mangini, the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, came from the New York Jets. While the pressure of coaching in Cleveland isn't as great as in the city that never sleeps, Mangini has a mountain to climb. After not telling the public who his starting quarterback were until the very last minute, the Browns have been going nowhere fast.

Was this really a new and improved Broncos defensive unit, or were the Browns really that bad on offense? I think it's a bit of both, but I could easily tell it will be a very long season for the Browns and their fans.

The future has looked dim for many teams in the NFL and remarkably they have turned their franchises around. The Browns have so many problems it's hard to know where to begin. Hopefully either Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson can become what Browns fans thought they could be and acquire some young, explosive receivers.

There's a good chance that the Browns will be just as bad as they were in 2008, and possibly even worse. Mangini or not, this team needs some serious help in 2009 and they need more than a few good draft picks.

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The Arizona Cardinals are notorious for losing year after year and not spending money on the "big time" players. These last few years have proved to be different ironically.

The Cardinals lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII in a very dramatic game. The Cardinals lead after 2:47 in the fourth quarter but couldn't stop the Steelers from driving down the field and scoring to seal the win.

The team opened up the season with a very disappointing win against the 49ers at home in Arizona. Losing a game that was expected by many to be an easy win was no way to start a football season.

The Cardinals are not yet what they were at the end of the 08' season, not by far. This doesn't mean they can't capture lightening in a bottle again. Kurt Warner is the savoy veteran who can change his game around quickly - how could you not with the talent at WR position the Cardinals have.

The Cardinals are still in a very winnable division - with the only other contender being the San Francisco 49ers lead by head coach and Mr. "I Want Winners" Mike Singletary.

The Cardinals have an average schedule which shouldn't be too difficult, playing the St. Louis Rams twice and Detroit Lions should give the Cardinals games to rack up wins.

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Ironically, it's all happening without their long standing coach, Mike Shanahan. New head coach Josh McDaniel has overcome adversity when you consider the fact that the team lost its top quarterback and wide receiver.

New head coach Josh McDaniels didn't start his new job off with a bang. After upsetting QB Jay Cutler to the point where he wanted to be traded, the Broncos looks as they were doomed.

Sure, their first two opponents have been relatively easy ones. The Browns at home is a game they should be expected to win, and the Bengals in Cincinnati? Well, usually one would see this as an easy one too, except for the fact that the Bengals just marched into Green Bay last Sunday and came away with an unexpected win.

Whatever the case may be, I'd like to shift my emphasis to the Denver Broncos' defensive situation so far. This is a team that has only let up a total of 13 points through the first two weeks of the football season.

QB Kyle Orton is the prototypical "game manager", while he won't put up the tremendous statistical performances like Drew Brees or Peyton Manning, Orton won't lose many games either.

When the weather in Denver gets colder, the Broncos must run the ball more. It seems every year no matter how the team is doing the Broncos running game is among the best in the league.

Many people thought the Broncos were a 4-12 or 5-11 team at the start of the season. The Broncos have been one of the most surprising teams in the league so far. The Broncos only competition in the AFC West is the San Diego Chargers, understandably. It will be very tough to keep pace with the talented San Diego Chargers over the course of the season.

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The Surgeon General and the CDC have collaborated and named the disease "PigSkin Madness Fever Disease." Symptoms include but are not limited to the painting of one's face and body, huge crazy colored hair and the swelling of one hand to enormous proportions and resembling a giant number 1.

Anyone with the disease has glued themselves to television sets, adamant upon staying there through the course of entire weekends, Monday nights, and even Thanksgiving. Their only remedy, they claim, is hours of televised football.

One inflicted victim ("Bob") described the situation to us. While he had spent most of the summer casually watching NASCAR and baseball, he suddenly changed the station to his local FOX channel and before he knew it, he found himself suited up in a football uniform with his face painted.

Now, his neighbors are all on alert Aside from all of the ornaments he's littered his front yard with, he found a neighbor carrying a crate of oranges to his door, tackled him, took the oranges, and ran them back to his house across the street before dancing in celebration.

The Center for Disease Control predicts this epidemic may spread at an alarming rate through the fall. Universities and big cities alike all seem to be prone to the symptoms.

The Surgeon General went so far as to say that there may be something wrong with you if you DON'T suffer from this disease, as he believes that anyone in mainstream society is much better off with the symptoms.

On one final note: It's here people! Football season has arrived so let the hits begin!

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