The NFC Competition Didn't Fare Too Well This Weekend ...

* The Packers offense, after a quick start, ground to a halt in the second half, and they limped by the Panthers. Rodgers threw for only 143 yards.

* Saints lost, and Brees looked awful.

* The best NFC East team, the Eagles with its new QB, is the least likely to win the division.

* The Seahawks squeaked by Washington. Wilson had 121 yards passing.

* The Rams lost to the Jets.

* The Cardinals played well, but that was the exception to their recent norm.