The ' offense is so good that it's turned five years younger. Johnson is enjoying a third career act no one saw coming just months after and subsequently facing his football mortality on the waiver wire. Of all the pleasant surprises through three weeks of the season, Johnson's emergence as a valuable piece to a juggernaut offense is the most unlikely. The highlight reel below shows how Johnson is playing different he's playing. It's jarring to see Johnson run so decisively between the tackles in the red zone. He's making defenders mi s again in the open field, something he hasn't done for years. He's even while blocking linebacker as a prelude to a 40-yard catch. This isn't about staying power as a "lead back." The need to get healthy and should be a big part of this backfield. What has already done -- with 150 yards from scrimmage Sunday -- is more than the could have expected when they signed him for $870,00 in mid-August.After years as an overpaid one-dimensional runner, CJ2K has a chance to finish out his career as a useful role player for an insanely fun Houston Astros Jersey offense. Here are some of my other favorite pleasant surprises through three weeks:O.G. Receivers: It's 2008 all over again, with and legitimately looking like top-shelf No. 1 wideouts again. Both players rank in the top five in receiving yards alongside much younger stars. Smith showed off ridiculous power and toughne s on multiple plays Sunday against the while racking up 186 yards. He fights off every defender as if he'll have to retire the minute he hits the ground. He's the oldest player ever to produce at least 10 receptions for 150+ yards in two straight games. Fitzgerald is similarly rugged. He finally has another franchise quarterback worthy of his skills. He's making diving catches and outrageous grabs while being well covered. He's always open because he doesn't need to be open to make catches. knows.'s move to weakside linebacker: Perhaps we shouldn't be so surprised. But there was no telling how Lee would play at a new position coming off another serious injury. He looks like an evolutionary Derrick Brooks or Lance Briggs. defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli funnels the defense through Lee, and Preston Tucker Jersey he is playing like an All Pro. deep strikes: Dalton has enjoyed hot streaks before. The difference this year is that he's attempting -- and completing -- far more vertical pa ses. Dalton is completing highlight reel to ses on a weekly basis George Springer Jersey .It's weird. He's also making good decisions on when to run. Give offensive coordinator Hue Jackson a lot of credit. Despite some miscues and a blown lead Sunday against Baltimore, Jackson kept dialing up big plays at the biggest moments. Dalton didn't flinch, and he's supported by perhaps the most talented group of teammates in the league. When the get pushed now, they push back. The "other" guys on Seattle and Denver's defenses: The are the most fun defense in the league to watch, and should challenge the as the NFL's top defense. has been the best pure pa s rusher in football through three weeks and isn't far behind. The starting cornerbacks are outstanding, but we knew that.The surprise here come from the other : , , , and even are all making big plays. Seattle is used to that kind of depth. This year it's coming from some surprising places. Rookie looks like a find despite limited work. and are reborn as veteran free agent pickups. It's amazing what good coaching and good teammates can do. and : Taken one pick apart in the top ten of the 2009 , Raji and Crabtree were both available for relative cheap this offseason. Both players look like bargains at the moment.Raji was dominant against the last week and forms a nice combination with in Green Bay. Crabtree is on pace for 96 catches and fits well as a No. 2 receiver behind . He is attacking the ball.: Rex Ryan has another great young cornerback duo to coach up. Darby has come out the gates swinging at a difficult position for rookies. Along with , this is one of the most physical cornerback duos in the league. The offense is better: Three rookie starting offensive linemen and a ton of preseason injuries had Jose Altuve Jersey dumb folks like me wondering if the ' offense would start the season slow. Instead, has improbably improved on last year's championship offense through three weeks. They are calling plays even more aggre sively and have added a new prime weapon to the mix. could be the closest thing to an every-down back in New England since Corey Dillon. As , Lewis is too valuable to take off the field. Bill Belichick tellingly rested Lewis extensively for the first time Sunday once the team was way ahead. He was too valuable to keep playing.The -Bill Musgrave marriage: Last season, the ' offense asked Carr to dink and dunk to a ridiculous extreme. Now the talent around Carr is better with Crabtree and , and the playcalling is far more aggre sive. No other trio of teammates in NFL history that was each aged 25 or younger had as many pa sing, rushing and Tyler Clippard Jersey receiving yards, respectively, as Carr, and Cooper had in Week 3 against Cleveland. They were nearly as explosive against Baltimore the week before. Oakland is relevant for the first time since Hue Jackson and Palmer were roaming the Black Hole. The are watchable: Mike Smith's were a bore, despite the presence of and . New coach Dan Quinn, with a huge a sist from offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, has made the team fun again. As Dan Hanzus mentioned , Jones is having the type of season where he gets recognized as best of the best at receiver. Ryan, who , is finally supported again by a running game and a sentient defense.