NFL Power Rankings: End Of Regular Season
1. San Diego Chargers (14-2): LT is the NFL MVP, deserving it with 31 TD's and leading his team to the NFL's best record. Listen, with LT running like this, Rivers throwing confidently, the Defense wreaking havoc, and a 10 game winning streak, you have to put them as the Super Bowl Favorites.
2. Baltimore Ravens (13-3): Coming in with a nice litle 4 game wining streak of their own, you know the Ravens mean business. But here's the key thing they have: experience. Yes, Brian Billick has won a Super Bowl alongside bloodthirsty linebacker Ray Lewis who's the rock of this scary/malicious Baltimore defense. On top of all that, Steve McNair is the QB, and we all know he'd like to erase those 1 yard away from Super Bowl championship thoughts from his head. Listen, McNair's experience in Tennessee is only going to make him hungrier and better in the post-season. Note: #1 in points allowed per game only giving up a mere 12.6 points per game.
3. New England Patriots (12-4): Listen up, Tom Brady is still the scariest QB in this year's post-season for 3 reasons, (a) he's won 3 Super Bowls, (b) Bill Belichick is his coach, (c) he always beats Manning. There, you have heard it, Tom Brady is the scariest QB in the playoffs. I really think that despite all the talks about how this team is not the same Patriot team that won 3 Super Bowls in 4 years, this team is still comprised of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick,Tedy Bruschi, Laurence Maroney, and Corey Dillon. (Note: Maroney is the rookie RB from Minnesota). Note: Remember they are #2 in points allowed per game only givin up only 14.8 points per game
4.Chicago Bears (13-3): I love what Lovie Smith is doing, and the defense is just plain ridiculous. The offense is a concern with Rex Grossman's 2 sub 1.5 passer rating games. That being said, Rex Grossman also leads the NFL in most 100+ passer rating games with a stunning 7 games. The guy's the most eratic QB/player in the NFL, and that eraticness is not a good sign if his team wants to win the Super Bowl.
5. New Orleans Saints (10-6): They got a great shot at the Super Bowl, with a first round bye, the NFC's best QB in Drew Brees, and a home crowd that will explode for their first playoff game. You gotta like their chances, especially with an eratic Grossman down in Chicago.
6. Indianapolis Colts (12-4): Peyton Manning and the Colts are 8-0 at home, and I don't expect that to change against their wild card game agaisnt the Chiefs . That being said, the run defense is a concern.
7.Philadelphia Eagles (10-6): Jeff Garcia is throwing great, they got Brian Westbrook in the back field, and Brian Dawkins in the secondary. Plus, they got a killer coach in Andy Reid. He'll have his team ready to go against the Giants this weekend no doubt. (Note: They have a 5 game winning streak.)
8. New York Jets (10-6): With a nice 3 game winning streak, and a confident coach in Eric Mangini, these Jets could do some damage to the Pats this weekend, only problem is, they have to play on the road. Plus, I'm not sure whether Pennington will be able to play great against that #2 ranked Patriot defense.
9. Kansas City Chiefs (9-7): With a two game winning streak, and a Running Back named Larry Johnson who can rip apart any rush defense, the Chiefs are the popular upset pick this week to beat the Colts with their agressive running game. That being said, the Colts are 8-0 at home, and it will be really hard for the Chiefs to be the first team to win in Indy all year.
10. Seattle Seahawks (9-7): Depsite the moderate record, the Seahawks are the defending NFC Champs, and in this weak conference, the Seahawks could make a run, especially since Matt "The Alley Cat" Hasslebeck and "Slippery" Shaun Alexander are both healthy, and ready to roll. They are going to beat the Cowboys this weekend without a doubt.
11. New York Giants (8-8): They have Tiki Barber, and he's playing in his last season. I think Tiki wants to go out strong, as does Eli want to prove he's a good QB. Plus, I'd imagine that Tom Coughlin wants to keep his job at head coach. The Giants will play well in a close game.
12. Dallas Cowboys (9-7): They've lost two in a row, and everybody seems to have figured out the goofy QB Tony Romo. All you do, is pressure the little bugger, and he'll fumble the football, get coach Parcells angry, and Terrel Owens to "snitch". It's easy, you press Romo, and like a domino effect, a whole chain of things go wrong for the Cowboys. They are the weakest team entering the post-season.
13. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8): Without Bill Cowher, things will look very different on the Steeler sideline, but ultimately, this franchise will be back, and I expect a playoff appearance from this team next year, with a healthier/less troubled Ben Roethelisburger, and a more resurgent team all togehter. Long term, this team is fine.
14. Denver Broncos (9-7): They are kicking themselves in the shins for losing to the 49ers, but when you put a rookie in at QB, you need to understand the consequences. Listen, like the Steelers, this team will be good down the road, with Mike Shanahan at coach and a better, more experienced Jay Cutler at QB. Remember, they almost made the playoffs, and if the can pull that off with a rookie Jay Cutler, imagine what they'll do with a more experienced Jay Cutler.
15. Cincinnati Bengals (8-8): What happened? Three straight losses to end the season, a chicken-shit kick to blow a playoff berth, and an NFL leading 8 arrests; that's what happend. Listen, the core group of this team with Carson Palmer, Rudi Johnson, and Chad Johnson is fine. But guys like Chris Henry, and Deltha O'Neal need to be smarter, and not "get caught" breaking the law. Those distractions do indeed affect a team, and if you keep on reaching into the cookie jar with out permission, things get out of control. Plus, Marvin Lewis was kind of responsible for all this, but he has turned around this team, and without him, the Bengals would still suck. That all being said, it isn't his fault that his team had 8 arrests, because these players are old enough to take responsibility for themselves, but Lewis needs to be more strict on his team and lay down the law harder on his players.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8): Another clan of thugs with a three game winning streak, the Jags didn't deliver, and now they are forced to watch the playoffs and weep. Unlike the Bengals, they don't have an NFL leading 8 arrests to show for it.
17. Tennessee Titans (8-8): Vince Young played great at QB, especially for a rookie, and he is most deserving of the offensive Rookie of the Year award, but unlike his colleague Reggie Bush, another rookie, he'll have to sit and watch the playoffs, while Reggie Bush will make a push at a Super Bowl championship. Oooh, that kinda stings for Vince, Matt, and Mario, don't you think?
18. Carolina Panthers (8-8): They had a bad year, considering the Super Bowl expectations. Better luck next year. The only thing that sucked, was that Jake Delhomme got hurt.
19. Green Bay Packers (8-8): This could be the last time I have a reason to talk about Brett Favre, so here I go. Please return Brett, your team needs you, Aaron Rogers is a wuss, and you have a shot at the playoffs next year, if your team goes out and gets you a decent offense.
20. St. Louis Rams (8-8): Mark Bulger needs a better defense on the other side of the ball to give his team a chance to win. Plus, they really did have a chicken-shit schedule.
21. Atlanta Falcons (7-9): What will they do with Michael Vick next year?
22. San Francisco 49ers (7-9): Playoffs next year could easily happen, since the division sucks. and Frank Gore, Alex Smith, and Vernon Davis looked so strong, while being oh so very young.
23. Buffalo Bills (7-9): Being in the AFC, it'll take a while before this team makes any sort of playoff push, even with J.P. Losman at QB.
24. Minnesota Vikings (6-10): At least they can cruise on lake Minnetonka.
25. Miami Dolphins (6-10): Nick Saban lied, and who gives a shit?
26. Houston Texans (6-10): Hey, the defensive player of the year came out of Houston! But, it wasn't "Super Mario" Williams, it was linebacker DeMeco Ryans. Props to DeMeco and his 155 total Tackles (125 solo, and 30 Assists). "Super Mario" racked up a meager 47 tackles.
27. Arizona Cardinals (5-11): They suck, but with Matt Leinart, Larry Fitzgerald, and Anquan Boldin their is hope.
28. Washington Redskins (5-11): Better luck next year, if Clinton Portis is healthier.
29. Tampa Buccaneers (4-12): They suck, and Gruden is under lots of pressure if he even makes it back next year.
30. Cleveland Browns (4-12): Kellen Winslow Jr. didn't do what a "#1" TE does, because he's a wuss. Braylon Edwards however played pretty well.
31. Detroit Lions (3-13): Beating the Cowboys was pretty sweet, but looking at their record, you realize that they still suck.
32. Oakland Raiders (2-14): That slimy-grimy sleaze bag Al Davis didn't give Art Shell much to work with, and then he fires the guy! Davis is an idiot, and oh by the way, congrats on being dubbed the winner of the NFL's #1 pick in the 2007 draft!
2. Baltimore Ravens (13-3): Coming in with a nice litle 4 game wining streak of their own, you know the Ravens mean business. But here's the key thing they have: experience. Yes, Brian Billick has won a Super Bowl alongside bloodthirsty linebacker Ray Lewis who's the rock of this scary/malicious Baltimore defense. On top of all that, Steve McNair is the QB, and we all know he'd like to erase those 1 yard away from Super Bowl championship thoughts from his head. Listen, McNair's experience in Tennessee is only going to make him hungrier and better in the post-season. Note: #1 in points allowed per game only giving up a mere 12.6 points per game.
3. New England Patriots (12-4): Listen up, Tom Brady is still the scariest QB in this year's post-season for 3 reasons, (a) he's won 3 Super Bowls, (b) Bill Belichick is his coach, (c) he always beats Manning. There, you have heard it, Tom Brady is the scariest QB in the playoffs. I really think that despite all the talks about how this team is not the same Patriot team that won 3 Super Bowls in 4 years, this team is still comprised of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick,Tedy Bruschi, Laurence Maroney, and Corey Dillon. (Note: Maroney is the rookie RB from Minnesota). Note: Remember they are #2 in points allowed per game only givin up only 14.8 points per game
4.Chicago Bears (13-3): I love what Lovie Smith is doing, and the defense is just plain ridiculous. The offense is a concern with Rex Grossman's 2 sub 1.5 passer rating games. That being said, Rex Grossman also leads the NFL in most 100+ passer rating games with a stunning 7 games. The guy's the most eratic QB/player in the NFL, and that eraticness is not a good sign if his team wants to win the Super Bowl.
5. New Orleans Saints (10-6): They got a great shot at the Super Bowl, with a first round bye, the NFC's best QB in Drew Brees, and a home crowd that will explode for their first playoff game. You gotta like their chances, especially with an eratic Grossman down in Chicago.
6. Indianapolis Colts (12-4): Peyton Manning and the Colts are 8-0 at home, and I don't expect that to change against their wild card game agaisnt the Chiefs . That being said, the run defense is a concern.
7.Philadelphia Eagles (10-6): Jeff Garcia is throwing great, they got Brian Westbrook in the back field, and Brian Dawkins in the secondary. Plus, they got a killer coach in Andy Reid. He'll have his team ready to go against the Giants this weekend no doubt. (Note: They have a 5 game winning streak.)
8. New York Jets (10-6): With a nice 3 game winning streak, and a confident coach in Eric Mangini, these Jets could do some damage to the Pats this weekend, only problem is, they have to play on the road. Plus, I'm not sure whether Pennington will be able to play great against that #2 ranked Patriot defense.
9. Kansas City Chiefs (9-7): With a two game winning streak, and a Running Back named Larry Johnson who can rip apart any rush defense, the Chiefs are the popular upset pick this week to beat the Colts with their agressive running game. That being said, the Colts are 8-0 at home, and it will be really hard for the Chiefs to be the first team to win in Indy all year.
10. Seattle Seahawks (9-7): Depsite the moderate record, the Seahawks are the defending NFC Champs, and in this weak conference, the Seahawks could make a run, especially since Matt "The Alley Cat" Hasslebeck and "Slippery" Shaun Alexander are both healthy, and ready to roll. They are going to beat the Cowboys this weekend without a doubt.
11. New York Giants (8-8): They have Tiki Barber, and he's playing in his last season. I think Tiki wants to go out strong, as does Eli want to prove he's a good QB. Plus, I'd imagine that Tom Coughlin wants to keep his job at head coach. The Giants will play well in a close game.
12. Dallas Cowboys (9-7): They've lost two in a row, and everybody seems to have figured out the goofy QB Tony Romo. All you do, is pressure the little bugger, and he'll fumble the football, get coach Parcells angry, and Terrel Owens to "snitch". It's easy, you press Romo, and like a domino effect, a whole chain of things go wrong for the Cowboys. They are the weakest team entering the post-season.
13. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8): Without Bill Cowher, things will look very different on the Steeler sideline, but ultimately, this franchise will be back, and I expect a playoff appearance from this team next year, with a healthier/less troubled Ben Roethelisburger, and a more resurgent team all togehter. Long term, this team is fine.
14. Denver Broncos (9-7): They are kicking themselves in the shins for losing to the 49ers, but when you put a rookie in at QB, you need to understand the consequences. Listen, like the Steelers, this team will be good down the road, with Mike Shanahan at coach and a better, more experienced Jay Cutler at QB. Remember, they almost made the playoffs, and if the can pull that off with a rookie Jay Cutler, imagine what they'll do with a more experienced Jay Cutler.
15. Cincinnati Bengals (8-8): What happened? Three straight losses to end the season, a chicken-shit kick to blow a playoff berth, and an NFL leading 8 arrests; that's what happend. Listen, the core group of this team with Carson Palmer, Rudi Johnson, and Chad Johnson is fine. But guys like Chris Henry, and Deltha O'Neal need to be smarter, and not "get caught" breaking the law. Those distractions do indeed affect a team, and if you keep on reaching into the cookie jar with out permission, things get out of control. Plus, Marvin Lewis was kind of responsible for all this, but he has turned around this team, and without him, the Bengals would still suck. That all being said, it isn't his fault that his team had 8 arrests, because these players are old enough to take responsibility for themselves, but Lewis needs to be more strict on his team and lay down the law harder on his players.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8): Another clan of thugs with a three game winning streak, the Jags didn't deliver, and now they are forced to watch the playoffs and weep. Unlike the Bengals, they don't have an NFL leading 8 arrests to show for it.
17. Tennessee Titans (8-8): Vince Young played great at QB, especially for a rookie, and he is most deserving of the offensive Rookie of the Year award, but unlike his colleague Reggie Bush, another rookie, he'll have to sit and watch the playoffs, while Reggie Bush will make a push at a Super Bowl championship. Oooh, that kinda stings for Vince, Matt, and Mario, don't you think?
18. Carolina Panthers (8-8): They had a bad year, considering the Super Bowl expectations. Better luck next year. The only thing that sucked, was that Jake Delhomme got hurt.
19. Green Bay Packers (8-8): This could be the last time I have a reason to talk about Brett Favre, so here I go. Please return Brett, your team needs you, Aaron Rogers is a wuss, and you have a shot at the playoffs next year, if your team goes out and gets you a decent offense.
20. St. Louis Rams (8-8): Mark Bulger needs a better defense on the other side of the ball to give his team a chance to win. Plus, they really did have a chicken-shit schedule.
21. Atlanta Falcons (7-9): What will they do with Michael Vick next year?
22. San Francisco 49ers (7-9): Playoffs next year could easily happen, since the division sucks. and Frank Gore, Alex Smith, and Vernon Davis looked so strong, while being oh so very young.
23. Buffalo Bills (7-9): Being in the AFC, it'll take a while before this team makes any sort of playoff push, even with J.P. Losman at QB.
24. Minnesota Vikings (6-10): At least they can cruise on lake Minnetonka.
25. Miami Dolphins (6-10): Nick Saban lied, and who gives a shit?
26. Houston Texans (6-10): Hey, the defensive player of the year came out of Houston! But, it wasn't "Super Mario" Williams, it was linebacker DeMeco Ryans. Props to DeMeco and his 155 total Tackles (125 solo, and 30 Assists). "Super Mario" racked up a meager 47 tackles.
27. Arizona Cardinals (5-11): They suck, but with Matt Leinart, Larry Fitzgerald, and Anquan Boldin their is hope.
28. Washington Redskins (5-11): Better luck next year, if Clinton Portis is healthier.
29. Tampa Buccaneers (4-12): They suck, and Gruden is under lots of pressure if he even makes it back next year.
30. Cleveland Browns (4-12): Kellen Winslow Jr. didn't do what a "#1" TE does, because he's a wuss. Braylon Edwards however played pretty well.
31. Detroit Lions (3-13): Beating the Cowboys was pretty sweet, but looking at their record, you realize that they still suck.
32. Oakland Raiders (2-14): That slimy-grimy sleaze bag Al Davis didn't give Art Shell much to work with, and then he fires the guy! Davis is an idiot, and oh by the way, congrats on being dubbed the winner of the NFL's #1 pick in the 2007 draft!
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