11.   The absence of passion is not the fault of the division opponents.

12.   The American League is going from a schedule where ever team played every team the same number of games to where teams will play division opponents more often.

13.   The four-game stretch is expected to answer many questions about the Cowboys, who so far have feasted on their lowly division opponents.

14.   The Ravens will play five division opponents, with home games against Indianapolis, Chicago and Minnesota and road games against Denver, Green Bay and Tampa Bay.

15.   The Seahawks are the last obstacle before the Jets begin their final triad against division opponents.

16.   The Texans had feared their inaugural schedule would be difficult, mainly because of the six games against division opponents Indianapolis, Jacksonville and Tennessee.

17.   The Steelers also will go from five division opponents to three, leaving more room for variety in its schedule.

18.   They also have a little edge on their division opponents as the only AFC East team to play in a dome.

19.   They would have gained ground on a division opponent.

20.   This was not a division opponent, or even a good team.