More Power Rankings!
With another week of NFL action in the books, I believe it's time to go ahead and do another edition of Matt's power rankings. Some things have changed, but with the Broncos on a bye week it was a relatively uneventful week for Matty D. Nonetheless, there were overtimes, comebacks, upsets, and some less exciting games.
1)Indianapolis Colts 4-0
Another game, another win. Every year the Colts are among the league's elite. The last drive by the Colts when they were going in for the league was one of the best drives I have ever witnessed. Not as great as Brady's in the Super Bowl against the Rams, but it was still very good. Manning simply moved the ball down the field with each passing play and led his team to a touchdown. Maybe this year the Colts will get over the hump.
2)Chicago Bears 4-0
I'm writing this during the Seattle-Chicago game, which is probably a bad decision on my part. I think the Bears will win which is why I have picked them this highly. Go Bears!
3)Baltimore Ravens 4-0
I'll be honest, I didn't think this team would be much this season. I still don't, but they knocked off the Chargers who looked very good in their two wins earlier this season. Good news for Broncos fans, if the Ravens can beat the Chargers, anybody can. I still don't think the Ravens can contend with the Bengals and Patriots, but as of now they are in first.
4)Atlanta Falcons 3-1
As I was saying, last week's loss to the overrated Saints was all emotion. If that game had been played in Atlanta it would have been a much different story. More important than Vick and Dunn, is the underrated Falcons defense. They get overlooked, but it won't be long until they start getting some recognition for the team's success.
5)New England Patriots 3-1
What do you do after losing a nationally televised game in your stadium? You got out and do the same thing to somebody else. The Patriots went out there and put it on that ass. Maybe it is just the Shanahan is a better coach than Billichieck, but for some reason the Pats beat everyone but the Broncos. Lawerence Maloney is allready showing that if Dillon goes down, it is no problem for them.
6)Dallas Cowboys 2-1
Coming off a bye, and a big distraction, they went out and took care of bussiness. I know, the Titans aren't much, but the 'Boys looked tough. With Owens in the lineup, and a healthy Julius Jones, this team might just be OK in the NFC East. T.O. travels back to Philadalphia next week, but even more importantly (although it will get far less media attention), the Cowboys and Eagles will be playing for first place in the division.
7)San Diego Chargers 2-1
Maybe they were unprepared, or just got a bye week at a bad time, but they still lost. A game that they could've won too. Had they won that game they would be discussed among the league's best, but now they are just second in the AFC West. Maybe they aren't that good. Their two wins are against the Raiders, and the Titans. Still a lot to tell about this unproven team.
8)Seattle Seahawks 3-1
I'm watching this game, and they are losing! Go Bears!
9)Denver Broncos 2-1
They didn't play this week, so they remain at the same spot as last week. Big game against Baltimore on Monday next week. The Broncos could really make a splash by beating another undefeated team on national television. The Broncos seldom lose at home.
10)Cincinatti Bengals 3-1
They looked like an inferior team all the way aroung against the Patriots on Sunday. I guess the Pats had something to prove after the debacle last week, but maybe all the off the field distractions of the Bengals are finally catching up to them. They are still only one game back in the division, and I'm sure they will bounce back fine, but it's never good to lose a game at home.
11)Philadalphia Eagles 3-1
I guess they could be in the top ten, but I don't like them. Although they should be 4-0 and #1 in the power rankings, they aren't. Because Plaxico Burress 6'5. Too bad for them. T.O. returning to Philly next week. Can't wait to hear all about it everyday on ESPN.
Note: The Eagles actually play tommorow night, I'm just assuming they will defeat the shitty shitty bang bang Packers.
12)St Louis Rams 3-1
Clearly Jim Haslett is a better defensive coordinator than he was a head coach. This team has a unbelievable amount of potential. They have the recipe neccesary to win in the NFL. A big back that can carry the load. A smart, accurate quarterback who won't make mistakes. And a fast defense who can cause turnovers. They also have a couple of playmaking wide recievers that can help along the way.
13)New Orleans Saints 3-1
Although I, unlike many, think this team sucks, they still deserve to be in the top fifteen based on their record. Don't count on this team winning many more games. They just aren't very good. I feel like they can win a few more home games, because they have a lot to play for in that downtrodden city, but you know what, they ain't any good!
14)Carolina Panthers 2-2
Now that Steve Smith is back, things have changed dramatically. They are on a 2-0 win streak, both of wich coming at the hands of division rivals. With Steven A Smith in the lineup well, "quite frankly, that's all they need." Julius Peppers isn't bad either.
15)Jacksonville Jaguars 2-2
Oh how the might have fallen. The Jaguars went from shutting out the defending champs, to dropping two straight. I still think they have what it takes to win somesing like the wildcard. Fortunately they have the amazing ability to be "in" every single game. They never get blown outl, and seldom blow people out. With this ability, they are an exciting team to watch, and a team that will win a lot of games.
16)Buffalo Bills 2-2
A very young team, that gets better every single game. At the begining of this season I had no idea the Bills would have played so good with 25% of the season in the books. Losman, McGahee, and Evans make Bills fans giddy about the future, and even the present. Their defense is amongst the league's best.
17)New York Jets 2-2
They should probably be ahead of Daaa BIllsss, but I don't like 'em. They almost beat the almight Colts, and even that is quite a feat. Still, they are in a division with the Bills, meaning that they're cooked. They are playing a division that is out of their league. DAAA BILLLLSSS
18)Washington Redskins 2-2
They played a very good game against the Jaguars on Sunday. Still, had the defense stepped up, they wouldn't have even had to go to overtime. Brunnell can clearly still play at the NFL level, and a healthy Clinton Portis is the key to their success for the rest of the season.
19)New York Giants 1-2
Although they are only 1-2, they have played three extremely tough teams in Seattle, Philadalphia, and Indianapolis. From here on out they should be OK. I'm sticking by them as my pick to win not only the NFC East, but the entire NFC. Go Giants.
20)Minnesota Vikings 2-2
They aren't very good, although their record suggests that they are. They should have lost to the Redskins in week 1, but John Hall pushed his field goal. They should have lost to the Panthers, had they not went for that fake punt return throwback shit. They shouldn't have even been in the Bears game last week. They will be in a lot of games because they have a fast, aggressive defense that blitzes alot. Offense, not so good.
21)Pittsburgh Steelers 1-2
Although they have a sub-.500 record, I think they will contend for the AFC north title. Once Big Ben starts to play like the super bowl winning quarterback that he is, they will be fine. Last year all they were was a wildcar, and still won the superbowl. Not neccessarily neccessary to have home playoff games.
22)Arizona Cardinals 1-3
So much for Nathan's team. Figures, the year Nathan stops liking the Bills is when they start to find success. Unfortunately his new team sucks more ass than his old team. Obviosuly I think this is funny, because I don't care about the Cards, and I know he doesn't care about the NFL that much.
23)Kansas City Chiefs 1-2
Strong 41-0 win over the Niners coming off their bye week. Their off the shcnide, but I don't think they are much to worry about without Trent Green. Given, he is coming back soon. I wouldn't rule them out yet, they always break late, everyone knows that.
24)Houston Texans 1-3
They, like thew Chiefs, are off the schnide. Good news for Texans fans, but even better news for Bills fans. Two AFC East opponents lose today and they win. Mario Williams, still sackless in his NFL career. To put that in perspective, Julius Peppers has 3 sacks after four NFL games, and he was the second pick in the draft.
25)Miami Dolphins 1-3
I think it's time Nick Saban let Jason Taylor line up at tight end, and Zack Thomas at fullback. Think about an I-Form Big formation. Caulpepper under center, Ronnie Brown and Thomas in the backfield, with Taylor and Randy McMichael at tight end. Then you have Chris Chambers on the outside. I am going to do that in Madden.
26)San Francisco 49ers 1-3
41-0 is never good, but hey unlike some teams, they have one win and that's someting to be happy about. Obviously this year is a rebuilding year, but next year with a good defensive minded draft, and some free agent pick-ups, this team might be a contender. Is that sad? Four weeks in and I'm already talking about their offseason.
27)Green Bay Packers 1-3
I'm writing this on Sunday. The Bears game is on right now. Acutally Mushin Muhammad just score, go Bears! Honestly I'm just assuming that the Eagles will win tommorow night.
28)Cleveland Browns 1-3
Like the 49ers, this is a rebuilding year. Maybe next year they will rebuild some new uniforms. No free agent will come to Cleveland with those uni's. Romeo Crennell is a good coach, and maybe with a healthy Braylon Edwards along with a cocky Kellen Winslow, this team can bring home a few W's.
29)Tennessee Titans 0-4
The Vince Young era has begun. I'm sure, as almost all rookies do, he will struggle. Give him aq few years and a solid supporting cast, and he might do something in this league. He has a rare mobility and a strong arm. I do think he's better than Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers already, if that's even saying anything.
30)Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0-3
Good news for Bucs fans, they can't lose on a bye week! Seriosuly though, hopefully Simms will be OK. You never want to hear about a guy getting seriosuly injured, it's never cool. Plus I am a John Gruden/Cadillac Williams/Derrick Brooks fan. Unfortunately, it seems like it might be a long year for the Bucs. Hopefully they don't become the Yucks again.
31)Detroit Lions 0-4
Come on, nobody is that surprised are they? They are the Lions. They will draft another reciever this year, then pursue to cut him in a fear or two. Come on.
32)Oakland Raiders 0-16
Another game, another loss. With each passing game it feels like they might lose them all. Even the Browns beat them. I'm rooting for them to lose, and so are you, don't lie about it.