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A month into the NFL season and weve learned that the Broncos think they could be the 1985 Bears on defense -- and the 1998 Denver team that repeated as Super Bowl champions.Weve learned the Browns are banged-up and bad. Then again, they were that when the preseason ended.And weve seen some player meltdowns (Odell Beckham Jr., Bills vs. Patriots) that should be troubling the league office.A look at the first four weeks, what they mean, and what might be ahead:REVIVALSStart with the Eagles (3-0), Rams (3-1) and Raiders (3-1).Whats going on in Philly is more like a throwback after Chip Kellys system worked temporarily. With rookie sensation Carson Wentz performing like a veteran star, a revitalized defense led by Fletcher Cox, and harmony everywhere, this is a story with staying power. The NFC East has no members with a losing record, but dont be fooled, its still a mediocre division. If the Eagles come back strong from the bye as they play four of their next five on the road -- including visits to all three division foes -- stamp them legitimate.Oakland was pegged by many as a playoff challenger as GM Reggie McKenzie has rebuilt the roster superbly. The Raiders are winning despite a sieve of a defense, and with Khalil Mack and David Amerson on hand, that unit should improve. Still, hanging with Denver seems too much to ask.The Rams are a feel-good story everywhere except in St. Louis. The franchise move has had little negative impact, and after an awful opener, Jeff Fishers group looks like a wild-card contender even without top overall pick QB Jared Goff on the field.REGRESSIONSIts gotten ugly early in Arizona, Carolina, Indianapolis, Miami, New Orleans, Detroit and the Jersey Meadowlands. All of those teams -- the Jets in the Big Apple -- are 1-3.Most alarming is seeing the Panther s and Cardinals down with the dregs of the league. Hey, they played for the NFC title in January, and now they have quarterbacks who have concussion issues, defenses that are stumbling around, and a division rival (Atlanta in the NFC South, Seattle in the NFC West) with a solid lead on them.Look for both to make turnarounds, although not approaching the success we saw from them last season.Injuries have also caused some of the other regressions, though the talent base with the Lions and Jets signals that they should be doing better. Not so in the Big Easy, where playing defense apparently is too hard, or in Indy, where being down on your Luck usually means Colts QB Andrew Luck has been sacked. Those problems figure to continue.INDIVIDUAL STANDOUTSSome of the guys wed expect to excel are doing just that, boosting their teams toward the top of the standings. Certainly Von Miller and Aqib Talib on Denvers dominant defense, where Derek Wolfe has become a force, too. Definitely Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and the RB combo of LeVeon Bell and DeAngelo Williams on Pittsburghs offense.Barring injuries, those two clubs have the elements to ride the D or the O all the way to the Super Bowl.Julio Jones cant be covered by Falcons foes. Hes averaging 22.2 yards a catch.Running back LeGarrette Blount has been a godsend to the Tom Brady-less Patriots.Everson Griffen is reigning in purple as the main cog in the Vikings dynamic defense. Richard Sherman remains a shutdown cornerback for the Seahawks.How about a few shout-outs to the less-heralded players who should be drawing attention and headlines regardless of how their teams are faring? Try ball-hawking cornerback Marcus Peters in Kansas City, punt returner Jamison Crowder in Washington, sacks demon Kerry Hyder in Detroit, running back Isaiah Crowell in Cleveland and receiver Stefon Diggs in Minnesota.THE KIDSThe 2016 rookie crop is already looking quite sharp.In todays NFL, with salary cap restraints, lack of patience by ownership and significant injuries, its imperative that the newcomers make an impact. Weve seen that happen with Wentz in Philly, QB Dak Prescott and RB Ezekiel Elliott in Dallas, receiver Michael Thomas in New Orleans, CB Jalen Ramsey and DE Yannick Ngakoue in Jacksonville, and LBs Deion Jones in Atlanta and Sua Cravens in Washington.SIDELINE BRILLIANCE AND BRAINLESSNESSIn the case of the Mikes, Minnesotas Zimmer already has one hand on the APs Coach of the Year award, and San Diegos McCoy already has one foot out the door.Sure, its only one month into a season that ends on New Years Day. To argue that we havent already seen some superb coaching and some inept decision making would be ignoring the results.Zimmer has the Vikings at 4-0 without the NFLs best running back, Adrian Peterson, and his regular quarterback, Teddy Bridgewater.The trade for Sam Bradford looks canny as long as the oft-injured QB can stay healthy. But Zimmers work gives you the feeling he can make things stay positive under most any circumstance.McCoys Chargers have become adept at blowing leads, and not only because of the execution on the field.Some coaches to keep an eye on over the next quarter of the season:Doug Pederson -- Can he keep the Eagles on track?Chuck Pagano -- Can he get the Colts back on track in a weak division?Dan Quinn -- Atlanta started 6-1 last season and finished 8-8. But these Falcons look far more reliable.Jim Caldwell -- The Lions are heading in the wrong direction after a big opening win at Indianapolis.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFLBobby Wood Jersey . The Vikings announced Thursday that Priefer will be one of seven holdovers from the previous staff, along with offensive line coach Jeff Davidson, wide receivers coach George Stewart and others. Norv Turner will mark his 30th year of coaching in the NFL as the offensive co-ordinator, as widely reported for weeks, and George Edwards will be the defensive co-ordinator. 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LOUIS -- Attorneys for the St.Canberra are closer than ever to a maiden premiership in the NRL era, beating a fast-finishing Penrith 22-12 in Saturday nights sudden-death semifinal at GIO Stadium.The Raiders survived a late fightback to set themselves a date with minor premiers Melbourne at AAMI Park next weekend for a spot in this years decider.It will be the clubs first preliminary final since the 1997 Super League season, and brings them to within two wins of their first title in 22 years.Buoyed by the surprise return of star playmakers Josh Hodgson and Blake Austin, the Green Machine made up for their disappointing loss to Cronulla in week one of the finals to dominate most of the match.They held an 18-0 lead until just before the hour mark, when back-to-back tries threatened to deny them a crack at history in front of 21,498 fans.But they held on, despite missing Hodgson in the closing stages after he was taken off for a concussion test.Hodgson had been rated a slim chance to play after suffering ligament damage and bone bruising in last weeks qualifying final against the Sharks, but the hooker made a miraculous recovery to steer the Raiders to victory.Austin was also instrumental in his first game back since breaking his hand last month and undergoing surgery.Penrith fans couldnt drown out the home crowds spine-tingling Viking clap, nor did the men in black themselves have an answer to the Raiders rampaging start.Austin converted a glut of early possession into points in the 11th minute, using his trademark dummy and step to plant the games first try with his heavily strapped left hand.Joy turned to fear when Austin started limping after rolling his ankle, but the five-eighth came good - and so did the Raiders right edge.Dubbeed Leipana, Joseph Leilua delivered a pin-point grubber for Jordan Rapana to dive on and score five minutes before halftime for a 12-0 lead at the break.ddddddddddddIt was Rapanas 21st of the year - equalling the club record for most tries in a season, jointly held by Noa Nadruku (1993), Brett Mullins and Jason Croker (both 1994).His skipper Jarrod Croker drew closer to a record of his own with another four-pointer and conversion just moments into the second half to extend the lead to 18 points.The Raiders momentum was brought to a sudden halt, with the Panthers staging a comeback with two tries inside six minutes.Tyrone Peachey crossed over just before the 60-minute mark off a superb long-range pass from Matt Moylan, and was soon followed by a converted Dallin Watene-Zelezniak effort for a six-point game.But a pair of penalty goals to Croker in the final five minutes denied any chance of an upset victory to Penrith, who bow out of the competition.To win a semifinal is always a big effort, so I was happy with it, Raiders coach Ricky Stuart said.That experience was very helpful for us - not just for next week, but for our future.Now we need to repeat it and be better again.Were playing against the best team in the competition next week, so theres certainly a challenge and its going to be a very, very difficult task.But weve had belief in ourselves all season - thats what has got us through and given us extraordinary resilience against some tough situations.Stuart revealed post-match that Hodgson had not only battled an ankle, but came down on Friday with a severe stomach bug. 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