ESPN analyst Joe Theismann answers five key questions after NFL Week 3:

Will the Rams drop to 0-3 or will they get on track Monday night against Tampa Bay?
Even though the game is in Tampa, I believe the Rams will get back on track. Given that the Bucs are still working on installing their new offense under new coach Jon Gruden, the Rams could be catching the Bucs at a good time. Later in the year the Bucs might be a tougher opponent offensively.

The Bucs' defense is a tough challenge for Warner and the Rams. Before Bill Belichick's Super Bowl game plan, the Bucs were the model for how to defend the Rams: double the wide receivers, contain Marshall Faulk, tackle well and hit hard. The Bucs beat the Rams 24-17 last year on Monday Night Football, and Tampa Bay almost beat St. Louis in the NFC title game preceding the Rams victory in Super Bowl XXXIV.

So this game will be a great test of Warner's ability to face adversity and play like the QB we've seen the past three years. In many ways, St. Louis' season depends on whether he can do that. Tune in Monday night to find out (9 p.m. ET, ABC).

With the Vikings now 0-3, is it time to dump the "Randy Ratio?"
Randy Moss is unquestionably the Vikings' star and needs to be their go-to guy. The "Randy Ratio" refers to the number of passes Moss is supposed to get thrown each game. It's similar to Terrell Owens' situation with San Francisco (there, it would be the "Terrell Ratio"). But if you get your offense wrapped up in making sure one receiver has so many touches, you can lose sight of winning the game.

Besides all of Michael Vick's athletic ability, he has a wonderful willingness to get better and to learn.

There are other factors on offense that must be considered. This season, Minnesota hasn't missed RB Robert Smith -- who retired before last season -- as much. Running back Michael Bennett has played well, although it's tough for any one person to replace a back of Smith's caliber.

The bottom line for the Vikings is that Daunte Culpepper must protect the football. Forget about the "Randy Ratio." If Culpepper limits the fumbles and interceptions, Minnesota could get back on track. The Rams have the firepower to win, but this is a huge game for Kurt Warner. Yes, he was the MVP last year, but he threw too many interceptions (22 picks and 36 TD passes). This year, he's thrown one TD and three picks. In Mike Martz's offense, the quarterback must be better than average -- and right now Warner is playing, well, average. Which is very un-Kurt Warner-like.

Which AFC team has impressed you the most -- Broncos, Dolphins or Pats?
Those are the three teams that have impressed me the most (and each is 3-0). And they're the best teams in the NFL right now. In the NFC, the Eagles look to be a cut above. They're 2-1 but could be 3-0 (they blew a 14-point lead in Week 1 against the Titans).

Denver has rebounded from last year's 8-8 disappointment and is solid, especially defensively. Defending Super Bowl champ New England continues to look superb overall. Miami has been an excellent team (11-5 and a wild card last season), and now they've added a strong running game (thanks to Ricky Williams). All three teams are operating at the same level of excellence right now.

The Broncos have made the biggest strides, given that they missed the playoffs last season. Now they're playing Bronco football again.

Do the 3-0 Panthers and Chargers have what it takes to make the playoffs?
Why not? Anytime you're 3-0, you've put yourself in a good position to work from. Neither team has played a quality opponent yet -- right now, they're better than bad football teams. So when they play more talented teams, they'll be able to measure where they are.

	Seau

The Chargers have a young QB (Drew Brees) and are being led by their defense. What happened in Washington last season might make people think San Diego's Marty Schottenheimer isn't a good coach. But that's far from the truth. Firing Schottenheimer was a mistake. He led the 'Skins to an 8-8 record and even had them sniffing the playoffs after an 0-5 start. Now, in San Diego, he has some serious tools. He has stars on defense (like Junior Seau). He has a star RB (LaDainian Tomlinson). He has stars on the O-line. This is Marty-ball. So what San Diego is doing doesn't surprise me.

Carolina's success is a much bigger surprise. Journeyman Rodney Peete, 36, is the starting QB. But Panthers coach John Fox has a terrific defensive mind -- his defensive schemes helped the Giants reach the Super Bowl -- and an NFL quarterback's greatest need is a stifling defense. Peete has that right now, and he's been surprisingly impressive. Carolina's first-round pick, DE Julius Peppers, also has impressed so far.

	Vick

How impressive was Vick in person?
Michael Vick is so impressive that Paul Maguire, my ESPN broadcast partner, wants to adopt him ... then, with Vick's salary, Paul figures he'll never have to work again.

Seriously, Vick is everything I thought he would be. I saw him in person when he was at Virginia Tech, and he was impressive then. To say he has upside would almost be redundant. His upside is so high it's Everest-like. He's got incredible talent, he's a playmaker, and besides all his athletic ability, he has a wonderful willingness to get better and to learn.

One thing I hope he learns soon is how to slide. Sometimes it looks like he's about to get crushed out there. Just slide, Michael!

I think Vick is going to be special. Wait, check this audible: He already is special.

A game analyst for ESPN's Sunday Night Football, former NFL QB Joe Theismann won a Super Bowl and a league MVP award. He reviews the NFL each week for ESPN.com in Cup o' Joe.