By the end of the first quarter of their game in Seattle, the Giants had as many penalties (7) as rushing attempts (5), completions (2), first downs (1) and passing yards (-1) combined.

For all the bluster about artificial noise it was the Giants impotent offence and equally impotent defence that spelled the 42-30 loss that was never really a game to begin with.


Kevin Barlow, Jets newest hero...

INAUGURAL 2006 VICTORIES

Carolina, Washington, Miami and Green Bay all beating a fellow winless squad to save their season. Meanwhile Tampa Bay, Houston, Tennessee and Detroit all remain winless with only the Bucs rapid demise a surprise.

Since 1990, when the playoff field expanded to 12, 204 teams have begun their season 0-3. Just three of them climbed out of that shallow grave to make the playoffs: The 1992 Chargers, 1995 Lions, and 1998 Bills.

MINCE MEAT OF NFC NORTH

The Bears may have clinched a spot in the NFL playoffs the fastest having won at Green Bay, home against Detroit, and at Minnesota, by a combined margin of 79-23.

Not that anyone really imagined the Bears would have a tough time repeating considering the competition but still, winning the games you have to win is what gets you through.