What a weekend in the NFL.With so many intriguing developments materializing, strong reactions -- and overreactions -- are flying like hotcakes.Allow me to make sense of the madne s and explain which statements are knee-jerk and which ones are legit, Schein Nine style:1) The Bengals are just as good -- if not better -- with AJ McCarron at QB.McCarron most certainly rocked steady for Cincinnati in . This should not be a surprise to anyone. McCarron played in a whole bunch of ma sive college games at Alabama. And Hue Jackson is a superb offensive coordinator -- you knew he'd have McCarron ready to roll, doing everything he could to put the second-year QB in a position to succeed. I loved in the wake of 's injury. That's the ultimate story of what can happen when a backup replaces a starter. And the comment showed some moxie from McCarron. He wasn't comparing himself to Brady, just comparing the situations. And he got off to a solid start in .Still, even though I am a longtime skeptic (based upon his past playoff and prime-time follies), this is knee-jerk. Dalton was having a very strong season.The were playing the lowly Niners on Sunday, and, , I expected them to win. The playoffs would be a different beast for McCarron. In Connor Shaw Jersey fact, that's true of the very next game on the schedule: . Let's see how that goes before making any more grand pronouncements.2) The Broncos are in danger of losing the AFC West crown.This is the definition of a knee-jerk reaction. Yes, Denver blew it against Pittsburgh, squandering a 17-point lead in . Yes, the have on tap. But that's a game against McCarron that the Denver defense should win.Now, it would be nice if could catch a cold. And in a similar vein, has had a very disappointing year. I don't think he's actually getting enough heat for all of his drops. Denver rightly , and while he's posted another 1,000-yard campaign, it's his miscues that have stood out the most Marc Reininger Jersey to me.The are nipping at the ' heels, and I've been on record for a while now saying K.C. won't lose again. But I won't overreact to Denver predictably losing to a piping-hot Pittsburgh offense. The have owned this division since 2011. Let's not prematurely storm the throne.3) Kirk Cousins is the Redskins' franchise quarterback.You like that? That postgame rant has become the rallying cry for the first-place . One week after guiding Washington to , Cousins absolutely , completing 22 of his 28 pa ses for 319 yards and four touchdowns -- and for good measure.It hasn't been a perfect season for Cousins -- see: -- but he has been a really good quarterback and a really good leader for Washington. He's an ideal fit in Jay Gruden's offense. And he brings the franchise needed stability, ability and likability at the quarterback position. For Washington, he is exactly what is needed. Thus, this is completely legit. And I write this expecting Washington to lose . Either way, when it comes to Cousins, yes, I like that.4) Ru sell Wilson is elite.This is legit -- the antithesis of knee-jerk. Back in August on my CBS Sports Network show, "Time To Schein," . Wilson easily made the cut. In fact, he was fifth. And he's certainly lived up to the billing down the stretch. Over the last five games, Wilson's been on a sizzling hot streak. The combined numbers: 19 touchdown pa ses against zero interceptions -- the most touchdown pa ses without a pick in a five-game span in NFL history -- Oklahoma Sooners Jersey with a 74.3 completion percentage and 143.6 pa ser rating. Factor in 's injury, as well as the health woes at running back, and this run is nothing short of amazing.You'd have to be the ultimate hater -- -- to believe Wilson isn't the reason the are back in the postseason again, ready to make some noise.5) The Panthers should rest their starters.Oh, heck no. This is knee-jerk. The don't feel the pre sure of going undefeated. There is really no intensity around it. Remember the fevered pitch of the Pats' chase? That just hasn't been the case with Carolina's perfect run -- not even close. The have been amazing, but they're hardly the consensus title pick. Many folks still consider them inferior to some teams in their own conference (like Arizona and Seattle). Heck, the Golden State Warriors' streak got far more attention and coverage. Is anyone comparing this year's to the 2007 Pats or Don Shula's ? (Everyone is considering Steph Curry's Warriors against Michael Jordan's 72-10 Bulls.)And all of this is beautiful for Ron Rivera and Co.Carolina is the only team on this kind of winning streak that can play the "chip on my shoulder" card. The thrive on it. -- just like in prior games , among others -- they found a way to win in the fourth quarter. There's no pre sure. Just consistent, dominant play, led by , who continues to be flat-out brilliant in an MVP season.Rivera has changed his coaching style with his Riverboat persona. That's the temperament of this team: Go for it. Go for perfection. Cody Hollister Jersey Go for history. It's what fuels this bunch. Being undefeated doesn't make the tight -- it makes them want to back it up and demand respect.6) Odell Beckham Jr. should've been ejected from the game on Sunday.This is fact. In the third quarter of a chippy game, . It was bush-league and brutal.Plain and simple: Norman got in Beckham's head. The wide receiver committed four penalties, including three personal fouls. Beckham's actions were awful, childish and, quite frankly, dangerous. He should've been thrown out. Tom Coughlin should've benched him. And now, he must be disciplined severely. On Monday morning, NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport reported that . No surprise there. (UPDATE: )7) Jay Cutler's gotta go.In , Cutler was pretty bad. Again. But let's pump the brakes. This is knee-jerk. The lack talent. It's a minor miracle they've even won five games this season. Coming into the year, I thought they could be in serious contention for the top overall pick.If you get rid of Cutler, you get back on the quarterback wheel o' death. Can you do better? I wouldn't spin the wheel.8) The 49ers should admit their mistake and fire Jim Tomsula.This is legit, but I'm also not naive here. Tomsula wouldn't get interviewed by another team to be the head coach. He should've never been hired by San Francisco in the first place. His best trait was location, like a house on the real-estate market. The longtime Niners a sistant was there and would play nice in the sandbox with upper management. Adam Gase should've been the choice, and .I'd say the Niners need to make a move here, but who knows what to expect from this team's bra s?9) The Bills should admit their mistake and fire Rex Ryan.Also legit. First gue s. I've said it many, many times: Rex Ryan is not a good head coach. The long-suffering fans and the Pegulas got duped by the shtick. It's rather sad. More empty promises, more penalties, and a defense that has completely fallen apart and regre sed under the watchful eye of a LeGarrette Blount Jersey purported "defensive genius."And to think, the other option was to hire Hue Jackson and retain Jim Schwartz as the defensive coordinator. But Rex equaled buzz. I feel for the Mafia. They deserve so much better.Follow Adam Schein on Twitter .