So what an interesting week. A team that started 10-0 a season ago (Titans) is now in the hole at 0-2. The top tier teams are losing, the world is turned upside down. The Bengals won AT Lambeau? No seriously. Needless to say the power rankings have some shaking up to do so lets get crackalackin'! 1. Baltimore Ravens (4)
We are on top of the world! Its like someone tried to run up the middle on 4th down and Ray Ray knocked him back 2 yards. We found an offense, now if we could only have a corner shut someone down. That TD to V-Jack into triple coverage SHOULD NOT have happened. Let's enjoy the free world looking up at us while it lasts.
2. Indianapolis Colts (7)
Only a Manning can have the ball for 14 minutes and 53 seconds and win. That was a statement win. The Dolphins did everything they were supposed to and lost. Somewhere Dan Marino is crying.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers (1)
They fought hard and lost a tough game on the road. Chicago attacked where Polamalu wasn't. This could be a problem if other teams do the same thing.
4. New Orleans Saints (14)
I am calling it right now, if the team stays healthy, they will break the scoring record. It doesn't matter who they play Brees is going to throw 3 TDs. They are going to put 30 up on you, outscore them...OR PERISH!
5. Atlanta Falcons (5)
They have played two playoff teams from a year ago. The problem is they are Carolina and Miami. Two teams people think are going to miss the playoffs this season. Plus they let Delhomme back into the game and the Panthers played like they don't suck. Turner got the ball moving from the backfield.
6. Minnesota Vikings (6)
They haven't showed me anything new. They have played two awful teams and made me nervous against the Lions (since I picked them in my survivor league). The schedule will get tough eventually and I have to ask how they will respond.
7. New York Giants (11)
The Jets D is better but Eli is leading this team. He trounces Sanchez...for now. They came back to win against the 'Boys in their house. I never should have disrespected them by having them so low. This receiving core is great. Manning to Manningham, its got a nice ring to it.
8. New York Jets (19)
Rex Ryan isn't here to kiss Bill Belichick's rings. His defense also doesn't allow touchdowns. Add that to a potent running game and you have a pretty nice security blanket for that rookie quarterback of yours Rex. Rex Ryan STILL owns my soul.
9. New England Patriots (2)
Something is not right in New England. Brady is going to need a game or two to get all the rust out of his system. The defense could actually, oh I don't know, stop someone?
10. San Diego Chargers (3)
How do you call that running play on 4th and 2 Norv? Ray Lewis' hit ended the game and knocked them down the stairs to this spot. Rivers can't do it all by himself. At least not against high quality opponents.
11. Philadelphia Eagles (7)
Without McNabb this team can't hang with the Juggernaut that is the New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately Philadelphia got hit with their own pimp (if you don't get the reference I feel sorry for you). I assume Brees and company are going to do that against EVERYONE!
12. Chicago Bears (13)
That was the teams first win without Urlacher EVER! To be honest the D didn't look bad either. When Cutler doesn't turn the ball over this team could be dangerous. That is a big if.
13. Dallas Cowboys (9)
Jerry Jones charged people to stand outside to watch the game on Sunday night. Probably would have been more satisfied staying home. Tony Romo can't turn the ball over and expect this team to win. Also Marion Barber pulling up lame late in the game has me a little worried. The team itself is deep at running back so they should be fine. What a way to open and close a stadium Cowboys.
14. Arizona Cardinals (15)
Did you know they could win on the east coast? I mean 2-1 in the past three, its that 1 that scares me. Win the offense is clicking they are tough to stop. When they get to 100% health wise they are going to be impossible to stop.
15. Green Bay Packers (10)
Okay so their D was either lucky in week 1 or Carson Palmer has arrived. Losing in Lambeau this early isn't too bad (it is when it is against the Bengals) but if Rodgers loses a game in that building in December he is going to need to run for the hills.
16. Houston Texans (20)
This week they remind us why people jumped on their bandwagon. Defense didn't impress, as long as they don't face Chris Johnson every week their games shouldn't have that kind of drama. That is if Slaton ever gets going in the running game.
17. Tennessee Titans (12)
So did everyone get the memo. In case you haven't...
Dear NFL,
You can't run on the Titans. It's just impossible. There is this thing called a go route that they can't cover. Actually they can't cover any pass plays. So pass and you are set. But stop that Johnson kid.
Sincerely,
Andre Johnson and the Houston Texans offense
18. Miami Dolphins (17)
They played well, had nearly 4x the rushing yards then the Colts and had the ball for 45 minutes plus. Then lose?!? Any other team and that would have been a win. Peyton just owns your soul fellas.
19. San Francisco 49ers (22)
GORE! GORE! GORE! GORE! GORE! GORE! GORE! GORE! GORE! GORE! GORE! GORE! GORE! GORE! GORE! GORE! 16 (go ahead count them) carries is all he needed for 207 yards and 2 TDs. Defense is looking sharp, weren't tested too much after Hasselback left.
20. Seattle Seahawks (16)
Hasselback carted off early. If he is seriously hurt, it has been reported that he has a cracked rib, like last season with his back expect a repeat of last season. The defense didn't do bad against Gore at all. The two big, huge, gigantic, career long plays were the only times he was out of control. Without those two mistakes they could be higher but Hasselback's status keeps them down.
21. Buffalo Bills (25)
Edwards proved he could go deep. On the first pass of the game. Giving a TD to T.O. will quiet him a bit, until next week. Defense still looking good. Decent against the run, not bad against the pass. AFC East is going to be fun the watch.
22. Carolina Panthers (18)
Delhomme was better. Their D is clearly vulnerable. They did keep it close with the Falcons which is kind of like a morale booster after that disgraceful performance last week.
23. Washington Redskins (24)
Their offense looked awful against the Rams. THE RAMS! However I can't mock them. Or can I? No wait I did when I said they looked AWFUL against the RAMS! "They won though!" Hey, they moved up!
24. Oakland Raiders (27)
Run DMC ran the ball okay, I mean he did score. The team itself had no passing game. That is going to need to get better. This defense could take them a lot of places.
25. Jacksonville Jaguars (21)
MJD can't be used to his full potential if the team is down early. They showed they can have a passing game when they need it. Still need to use their best weapon more often...and no, not just for my fantasy football benefit (but that would help).
26. Denver Broncos (28)
Sometimes you beat an awful team. Sometimes you smash them into the ground. Sometimes the team you beat actually looks good on the road. Other times you still aren't very good.
27. Cincinnati Bengals (30)
Ochocinco got to do his leap. Carson brought the team back in Lambeau. The defense still looks awful. They won at Lambeau, that says something about this team.
28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (26)
The line needs to protect Leftwich if they want to win a game this season. The running game is too good not to be used, kinda hard to do when you are down two scores early.
29. Kansas City Chiefs (23)
So with Cassel wasn't better then what I saw a week ago. Guess it shows Oakland's D might be decent. I never thought I would say that the offense was going to be the problem with this team at the beginning of the season. I guess it takes time to build a little rapport with your receiver.
30. Cleveland Browns (29)
So they made the Denver Broncos defense look good. That takes a lot of skill...or lack there of. So Imagine how great they will make the Ravens look. Fingers crossed.
31. Detroit Lions (31)
Okay so they made the game against the Vikes interesting for a minute there. No moral victories any more. This team needs a W and they need one now.
32. St. Louis Rams (32)
Okay so the defense shut down a sub par offense. Their offense however...yuck. Well at least they scored their first points of the season. Hooray for moral victory!
Dare to compare mine to those at ESPN. Ironically enough some are actually identical, including one that you might be shocked by. Check it out and I will see you here next week! http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings?year=2009&week=3
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