So Many Stories

For some strange reason the NFL media is focused on the same tired stories: Randy Moss, the underachieving Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings, helmet-to-helmet hits. Here are a few "no-brainers" they must have missed...

• The 6-2 Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan and company are undefeated in the dome and have a good shot at home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Falcons remaining schedule includes St. Louis, Seattle, and Carolina twice.
• The 5-3 KC Chiefs: I knew Todd Haley was a good coach, but I never thought he would turn this team around so quickly. The upstart Chiefs lead the league in rushing and feature a lightning-quick defense. A division title could be right around the corner.
• Philip Rivers: This guy is simply amazing. His receiving corp is racked with injuries, but Rivers keeps piling up Marino-like numbers. Or maybe Marino piled up Rivers-like numbers.
• Arian Foster: Did you know that the Texans RB leads the NFL in rushing yards with 864? Oh yeah, he's also scored 10 touchdowns and is averaging 5.5 yards per carry. Foster has to be in the MVP conversation.
• Clay Matthews: Despite missing Green Bay's week-six match up with Miami, Matthews leads the NFL with 10.5 sacks. The sky is the limit for this rising star. Now if he could just find a decent barber.