NFL Power Rankings: Week 17
1. San Diego Chargers (13-2): They've won 9 in a row, and with LT in the backfield combined with a scary defense, I'm not sure a loss will ever happen.
2.Chicago Bears (13-2): They've clinched everything they can clinch, homefield, 1st round bye, and division, but do you see them letting up at all against their division rival Packers this weekend? Believe me, to ruin the Packers playoff hopes would be a fitting way for Lovie Smith to send his team into the playoffs.
3. Baltimore Ravens(12-3): As long as the Ravens beat the hapless Bills on Sunday, or if the Colts lose, they will get a first round bye in the playoffs. They look scary with the AFC's best Defense, and an experienced QB in Steve McNair and Coach in Brian Billick.
4. New England Patriots (11-4): People say this team isn't like the same old Pats, but Tom Brady has his troops playing very well right now. Beating the Jaguars by three points last week was big, and mauling the Texans 40-7 the week before felt pretty good. All I can say, is things look pretty darn good right now, and a playoff run to the Superbowl could happen. Listen, the Pats don't listen to what others think or say. Bill Belichick knows how to prepare teams to win big games, and Tom Brady knows how to win big games. Listen, I'll leave it at this, you don't want to face the Patriots in the playoffs.
5. New Orleans Saints (10-5): I know they are young, but with a first round bye, and an unbelieveably great home atmosphere, a trip to the NFC Title game seems very likely. But the train may not stop there, since the Drew Brees led Saints team is a stunning 6-2 on the road! (Note: Don't get your hopes up too much with that stat, because the Bears are 6-1 at home! Very intruiging)
6. Indianapolis Colts (11-4): Do you know what that "y" next to the Colts stands for? It stands for division title. Listen, I know there has been talk about no defense, chokers, and fearful stars, but at the end of the day, Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, and Tony Dungy (and the rest of those yahoos) got themselves a division title, and I don't think that should be taken lightly.
7. New York Jets (9-6): All they need to do, is beat the slothful Raiders, and they are in the Playoffs. Listen, I know it's early, but the Jets are a threat with Chad Pennington, Laveranues Coles, and Jericho Cotchery. Listen, Eric Man"jeanie in lamp" has done a fantastic job with this young seemingly fragile Jets team, and I'm sorry to butcher his name like I did above. (Note: The name is Eric Mangini).
8. Philadelphia Eagles (9-6): Listen, I don't create the standings or the turn of events, but if I could predict what they were five weeks ago, I would have called this team dead. All I can really say, is that Jeff Garcia at QB has done a fantastic job with this team, and in the process, helping them clinche a playoff berth and maybe a division.
9. Denver Broncos (9-6): Maybe switching to Jay Cutler wasn't a bad idea, since they are one win away from the playoffs.
10. Tennessee Titans (8-7): Can you say "What on Earth"? This is crazy and exciting stuff we are seeing from "Victorious" Vince Young. He wins, his teamates trust him, it's a delight. The Titans could still get in the playoffs, but I'm afraid those Broncos and Jets just barely ahead of them will keep them out, since both the Jets and Broncos are facing Bay Area teams @ home.
11. Dallas Cowboys (9-6): Believe me, getting mauled by Philadelphia and New Orleans proves they are not the prime of the NFC. Tony Romo will have a rough ride in the playoffs.
12. Cincinnati Bengals (8-7): Since they lost to the Broncos last week, a Bronco loss won't help them. A Jets loss to Oakland seems to be their only prayer, and since the Raiders stink like my dad's sweaty old socks, the playoffs for the Bengals seems unlikely. But since they are facing the Steelers on Sunday at home, you never say never.
13. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-7): They've looked good some days, and then awful other days. That inconcistancy does not equal playoff success. The real trouble is their next game is @ Kansas City, which as we all know is the toughest place to play in the NFL.
14. Kansas City Chiefs (8-7): Trent Green has made a valiant effort in returning, but ultimately they are doomed. Luckily, they play at home this weekend. They aren't TOTALLY dead.
15. Seattle Seahawks (8-7): Other than winning the division, these guys have nothing to be proud of.
16. New York Giants (7-8): They really need to beat the Redskins, otherwise, the season's over for Tiki and Eli.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8): Things will feel a lot better in Pittsbrgh when Bill Cowher's future gets decided. For the time being, go out and beat your division foe Cincinnati Bengals this weekend, finish 8-8, and realize there won't be a Super Bowl repeat.
18. Green Bay Packers (7-8): They've won three straight games, but they gotta get past the mighty Bears on Sunday if they want to creep into the playoffs. Otherwise show's over. I think they can do it, since it could be a "This One's '4' Brett" kind of day, and the Bears may be resting some people.
19. Buffalo Bills (7-8): They are outta the playoff picture (not that they ever were seriously in it), but they got something to build on for next season.
20. Carlolina Panthers (7-8): If Jake Delhomme wasn't wacked a couple of weeks ago, they may be going to the playoffs, but since that isn't the case, and the Giants beat them, things are pretty grim.
21. Atlanta Falcons (7-8): Same gig, rough right now, the playoffs don't seem to be going their way, but one thing is for certain, they need a win.
22. Minnesota Vikings (6-9): They suck, yet not far from a playoff spot. I know they aren't going this year, but in order to next year with the way the NFC looks, a playoff push could come from this Minnesota "Dream Boat" team.
23. Miami Dolphins (6-9): I don't know about you, but Joey Harrington ain't the right QB for this team, and neither is the aging Daunte Cullpepper.
24. St. Louis Rams (7-8): They are weak, but like I said, a division title really was never that afar off from these guys (or any other piece of shit in this division).
25. San Francisco 49ers (6-9): Win tomorrow against the Broncos to ruin the Broncos season, set a tone for next year, and to increase the number of Frank Gore for MVP votes.
26. Washington Redskins (5-9): Weak team, little going for them without Clinton Portis, but I got a feeling, that they'll be back.
27. Houston Texans (5-10): Their first draft pick next year needs to be a new recruiting team.
28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-11): They'd like to beat the Seahawks tomorrow, if it could actually hurt the Seahawks playoff chances.
29. Arizona Cardinals (5-10): They squeaked out 5 wins against the NFC West and NFC North combined (plus the other 6 games). Woah! They suck.
30. Cleveland Browns (4-11): They stink, and Kellen Winslow is a pussy.
31. Oakland Raiders (2-13): If they beat the Jets on Sunday, there may be one smiling face in Oakland
32. Detroit Lions (2-13): FIRE MILLEN! He SUCKS ASS! (and so does the team).
2.Chicago Bears (13-2): They've clinched everything they can clinch, homefield, 1st round bye, and division, but do you see them letting up at all against their division rival Packers this weekend? Believe me, to ruin the Packers playoff hopes would be a fitting way for Lovie Smith to send his team into the playoffs.
3. Baltimore Ravens(12-3): As long as the Ravens beat the hapless Bills on Sunday, or if the Colts lose, they will get a first round bye in the playoffs. They look scary with the AFC's best Defense, and an experienced QB in Steve McNair and Coach in Brian Billick.
4. New England Patriots (11-4): People say this team isn't like the same old Pats, but Tom Brady has his troops playing very well right now. Beating the Jaguars by three points last week was big, and mauling the Texans 40-7 the week before felt pretty good. All I can say, is things look pretty darn good right now, and a playoff run to the Superbowl could happen. Listen, the Pats don't listen to what others think or say. Bill Belichick knows how to prepare teams to win big games, and Tom Brady knows how to win big games. Listen, I'll leave it at this, you don't want to face the Patriots in the playoffs.
5. New Orleans Saints (10-5): I know they are young, but with a first round bye, and an unbelieveably great home atmosphere, a trip to the NFC Title game seems very likely. But the train may not stop there, since the Drew Brees led Saints team is a stunning 6-2 on the road! (Note: Don't get your hopes up too much with that stat, because the Bears are 6-1 at home! Very intruiging)
6. Indianapolis Colts (11-4): Do you know what that "y" next to the Colts stands for? It stands for division title. Listen, I know there has been talk about no defense, chokers, and fearful stars, but at the end of the day, Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, and Tony Dungy (and the rest of those yahoos) got themselves a division title, and I don't think that should be taken lightly.
7. New York Jets (9-6): All they need to do, is beat the slothful Raiders, and they are in the Playoffs. Listen, I know it's early, but the Jets are a threat with Chad Pennington, Laveranues Coles, and Jericho Cotchery. Listen, Eric Man"jeanie in lamp" has done a fantastic job with this young seemingly fragile Jets team, and I'm sorry to butcher his name like I did above. (Note: The name is Eric Mangini).
8. Philadelphia Eagles (9-6): Listen, I don't create the standings or the turn of events, but if I could predict what they were five weeks ago, I would have called this team dead. All I can really say, is that Jeff Garcia at QB has done a fantastic job with this team, and in the process, helping them clinche a playoff berth and maybe a division.
9. Denver Broncos (9-6): Maybe switching to Jay Cutler wasn't a bad idea, since they are one win away from the playoffs.
10. Tennessee Titans (8-7): Can you say "What on Earth"? This is crazy and exciting stuff we are seeing from "Victorious" Vince Young. He wins, his teamates trust him, it's a delight. The Titans could still get in the playoffs, but I'm afraid those Broncos and Jets just barely ahead of them will keep them out, since both the Jets and Broncos are facing Bay Area teams @ home.
11. Dallas Cowboys (9-6): Believe me, getting mauled by Philadelphia and New Orleans proves they are not the prime of the NFC. Tony Romo will have a rough ride in the playoffs.
12. Cincinnati Bengals (8-7): Since they lost to the Broncos last week, a Bronco loss won't help them. A Jets loss to Oakland seems to be their only prayer, and since the Raiders stink like my dad's sweaty old socks, the playoffs for the Bengals seems unlikely. But since they are facing the Steelers on Sunday at home, you never say never.
13. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-7): They've looked good some days, and then awful other days. That inconcistancy does not equal playoff success. The real trouble is their next game is @ Kansas City, which as we all know is the toughest place to play in the NFL.
14. Kansas City Chiefs (8-7): Trent Green has made a valiant effort in returning, but ultimately they are doomed. Luckily, they play at home this weekend. They aren't TOTALLY dead.
15. Seattle Seahawks (8-7): Other than winning the division, these guys have nothing to be proud of.
16. New York Giants (7-8): They really need to beat the Redskins, otherwise, the season's over for Tiki and Eli.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8): Things will feel a lot better in Pittsbrgh when Bill Cowher's future gets decided. For the time being, go out and beat your division foe Cincinnati Bengals this weekend, finish 8-8, and realize there won't be a Super Bowl repeat.
18. Green Bay Packers (7-8): They've won three straight games, but they gotta get past the mighty Bears on Sunday if they want to creep into the playoffs. Otherwise show's over. I think they can do it, since it could be a "This One's '4' Brett" kind of day, and the Bears may be resting some people.
19. Buffalo Bills (7-8): They are outta the playoff picture (not that they ever were seriously in it), but they got something to build on for next season.
20. Carlolina Panthers (7-8): If Jake Delhomme wasn't wacked a couple of weeks ago, they may be going to the playoffs, but since that isn't the case, and the Giants beat them, things are pretty grim.
21. Atlanta Falcons (7-8): Same gig, rough right now, the playoffs don't seem to be going their way, but one thing is for certain, they need a win.
22. Minnesota Vikings (6-9): They suck, yet not far from a playoff spot. I know they aren't going this year, but in order to next year with the way the NFC looks, a playoff push could come from this Minnesota "Dream Boat" team.
23. Miami Dolphins (6-9): I don't know about you, but Joey Harrington ain't the right QB for this team, and neither is the aging Daunte Cullpepper.
24. St. Louis Rams (7-8): They are weak, but like I said, a division title really was never that afar off from these guys (or any other piece of shit in this division).
25. San Francisco 49ers (6-9): Win tomorrow against the Broncos to ruin the Broncos season, set a tone for next year, and to increase the number of Frank Gore for MVP votes.
26. Washington Redskins (5-9): Weak team, little going for them without Clinton Portis, but I got a feeling, that they'll be back.
27. Houston Texans (5-10): Their first draft pick next year needs to be a new recruiting team.
28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-11): They'd like to beat the Seahawks tomorrow, if it could actually hurt the Seahawks playoff chances.
29. Arizona Cardinals (5-10): They squeaked out 5 wins against the NFC West and NFC North combined (plus the other 6 games). Woah! They suck.
30. Cleveland Browns (4-11): They stink, and Kellen Winslow is a pussy.
31. Oakland Raiders (2-13): If they beat the Jets on Sunday, there may be one smiling face in Oakland
32. Detroit Lions (2-13): FIRE MILLEN! He SUCKS ASS! (and so does the team).
posted by Ben Parker at 8:43 PM
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