NFL Power Rankings: Week 7
1. Chicago Bears (6-0): That Monday Night win against the Cards was a too close for comfort, but at the end of the day, the better team came out on top. It reminded me a lot of the old Chicago Bears. Offense plays abismal, defense scores all the points and the team still finds a way to win. I expect more from the Offense. (Note: Rex Grossman threw 4 interceptions).
2. Indianapolis Colts (5-0): They are 5-0, but four of their five wins have been decided by 7 or fewer points. They're looking good offensively, but the defense is what's keeping these games so close. As usual, Peyton Manning is playing at a high level.
3.San Diego Chargers (4-1): The Offense is clicking perfectly with Phillip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Antonio Gates leading the "charge". They are also playing great defense, allowing just 55 points so far this year. On the other side of the ball, the chargers have scored 151 points which is third in the NFL.
4. Denver Broncos (4-1): Other than that abismal loss against the Rams, the Defense has not allowed more than 10 points in four straight games, which all resulted in victories. The Defense is scary, but the offense is marginal.
5. New England Patriots (4-1): This weeks game against Buffalo will be very telling on how good these guys are. They're ready to show that they are clearly the best team in the AFC East.
6. Seattle Seahawks (4-1): Won't Somebody tell me, where have all the rushing Touchdowns gone? Shaun Alexander has only 2 rushing TD's and the team has combined for 3. I know he's been hurt, but if he does get hurt, his replacement has to do a better job.
7. Carolina Panthers (4-2): Winning four in row, including a tough win @ Baltimore, shows me that the Panthers are back. The only thing is, isn't it odd that they are 0-2 without Steve Smith and 4-0 with him? My only concern is that they are too dependent on Steve Smith and rely on him a little too much, but hey, he is the NFL's best reciever, and they've won four straight. So, as long as they win, it doesn't matter who they depend on.
8. New Orleans Saints (5-1): The magic is still in the air, down in New Orleans. Drew Brees really seems to be the difference maker in this whole miraclous Saints turn around. If they beat the Ravens in week eight, these guys will really be sending a message.
9. Baltimore Ravens (4-2): They've lost two straight, but they still seem to be the best in the AFC North. However, they can't keep slipping with the Bengals and the Steelers both breathing down their necks.
10. Cincinnati Bengals (3-2): They seem to be still kind of bummed about "getting sabatoged" by the Patriots. That loss to morbid Tampa Bay really showed that to me. They're still a good team, but they seem to be lost. The good news, is Carson Palmer is healthy, and I think that we call all agree that Carson Palmer being healthy is a plus for this Bengals team (and the NFL).
11. Philadelphia Eagles (4-2): The Defense in Philly has allowed 24 points or more points four times this year. That won't get the job in the long run even if Donovan McNabb keeps playing like Superman.
12. Atlanta Falcons (3-2): The next two games are against the Steelers and the Bengals. That will be a real challenge for these boys. Michael Vick is playing great, constantly posing a threat to defenses worldwide. The problem, is he is a QB, and QB's need to be able to throw. I'm not saying he can't throw, but a 66.0 passer rating for Michael Vick is not impressive.
13. Minnesota Vikings (3-2): The Vikings Offense has produced only 5 Touchdowns so far, and I don't know about you, but that is not very good (1 TD per game).
14. Dallas Cowboys (3-2): Terrel Owens having 3 TD's last week is big, but I still hold the belief that things are going to end uglier than a buzzard on crack.
15. New York Giants (3-2): They'd better beat the Cowboys on Monday Night, otherwise the whole city of New York is gonnna be really angry.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2): Watch them eat up the Texans for dinner this weekend, because they are to face one bad football team.
17. New York Jets (3-3): Chad Pennington's 90.9 passer rating is a great sign for this team, and a large reason for the early success. The only thing is, is 3-3 a success?
18. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-3): They're not out of it, but with the the AFC being so strong this year, playoffs look to be in doubt, but if any body can turn it around it's the Steelers. Willie Parker is running great, with 5 Touchdowns, but Ben Roethlisburger having 2 Touchdowns and 7 Interceptions just won't cut it. The passing game needs to wake up and drink some coffee because those numbers are abismal.
19. St. Louis Rams (4-2): Those Rams need to be able to beat stronger teams. A win against the Seahawks would have been huge. I'm still not a beliver.
20. Kansas City Chiefs (2-3): That 45-7 loss against Pittsburgh last week was depressing. But if they can beat the RED HOT Chargers this week, that disturbing performance could be erased from the minds of the chiefs and their arrowheaded fans. (Note: Trent Green's concussion was a serious blow to this team)
21. Buffalo Bills (2-4): I knowt that Bill fans are optimistic facing the New England Patriots this weekend, but they don't have a prayer with the way New England has been playing. They should have beat them when they had the chance.
22. Washington Redskins (2-4): I still can't believe the Titans beat them. Well, you might as well mark the game @ Indianapolis as a loss as well.
23. Arizona Cardinals (1-4): Playing the Bears close monday night is a plus, but blowing a 13 point lead in 5 minutes, and folding like a Girlscout Tent is a much bigger minus. Once again the Cards lived up to their name. However, Matt Leinart's strong performance is a serious plus for this team that really has nothing to cheer for. (Note: They will beat the Raiders on Sunday)
24. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-4): They've scored only 62 points this year and the offense seems to be more lost than an old lady at a Rock Concert.
25. Miami Dolphins (1-5): They're the worst team in Florida.
26. San Francisco 49ers (2-4): Next game, is @ Chicago. That's a shame.
27.Cleveland Browns (1-4): Things can't be any worse, but at leat they beat the horrid Raiders.
28.Detroit Lions (1-5): Just an all around weak performance by a team that has the worst GM in Matt "The Alley Cat" Millen.
29. Green Bay Packers (1-4): Did you read the headlines on the Packers website? It says "Getting Back to Basics". What are they doing? Learing how to tie their shoes?
30. Houston Texans (1-4): David Carr's 94.9 passer rating is strong, but everybody else seems to be standing around with a Jackhammer up their ass.
31. Tennessee Titans (1-5): Their web page title says "They'll have to stay Hungry". Are they starving? Are they malnourished? Are they light headed? Because they sure look like it. Playing Vince Young is about the only smart thing this team is doing.
32. Oakland Raiders (0-5): If the Raiders go 0-16, I'm going to Jamba Juice!!!
Ranking Adjustments
1. Chicago Bears --
2. Indianapolis Colts --
3. San Diego Chargers +1
4. Denver Broncos +1
5. New England Patriots -2
6. Seattle Seahawks +4
7. Carolina Panthers +5
8. New Orleans Saints +1
9. Baltimore Ravens -2
10. Cincinnati Bengals -2
11. Philadelphia Eagles -5
12. Atlanta Falcons -1
13. Minnesota Vikings +1
14. Dallas Cowboys +5
15. New York Giants +2
16. Jacksonville Jaguars -3
17. New York Jets +5
18. Pittsburgh Steelers --
19. St. Louis Rams -4
20. Kanas City Chiefs -4
21. Buffalo Bills +2
22. Washington Redskins -2
23. Arizona Cardinals +1
24. Tampa Bay Buccaneers +5
25. Miami Dolphins --
26. San Francisco 49ers -5
27. Cleveland Browns -1
28. Detroit Lions +2
29. Green Bay Packers -2
30. Houston Texans -2
31. Tennessee Titans --
32. Oakland Raiders --
2. Indianapolis Colts (5-0): They are 5-0, but four of their five wins have been decided by 7 or fewer points. They're looking good offensively, but the defense is what's keeping these games so close. As usual, Peyton Manning is playing at a high level.
3.San Diego Chargers (4-1): The Offense is clicking perfectly with Phillip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Antonio Gates leading the "charge". They are also playing great defense, allowing just 55 points so far this year. On the other side of the ball, the chargers have scored 151 points which is third in the NFL.
4. Denver Broncos (4-1): Other than that abismal loss against the Rams, the Defense has not allowed more than 10 points in four straight games, which all resulted in victories. The Defense is scary, but the offense is marginal.
5. New England Patriots (4-1): This weeks game against Buffalo will be very telling on how good these guys are. They're ready to show that they are clearly the best team in the AFC East.
6. Seattle Seahawks (4-1): Won't Somebody tell me, where have all the rushing Touchdowns gone? Shaun Alexander has only 2 rushing TD's and the team has combined for 3. I know he's been hurt, but if he does get hurt, his replacement has to do a better job.
7. Carolina Panthers (4-2): Winning four in row, including a tough win @ Baltimore, shows me that the Panthers are back. The only thing is, isn't it odd that they are 0-2 without Steve Smith and 4-0 with him? My only concern is that they are too dependent on Steve Smith and rely on him a little too much, but hey, he is the NFL's best reciever, and they've won four straight. So, as long as they win, it doesn't matter who they depend on.
8. New Orleans Saints (5-1): The magic is still in the air, down in New Orleans. Drew Brees really seems to be the difference maker in this whole miraclous Saints turn around. If they beat the Ravens in week eight, these guys will really be sending a message.
9. Baltimore Ravens (4-2): They've lost two straight, but they still seem to be the best in the AFC North. However, they can't keep slipping with the Bengals and the Steelers both breathing down their necks.
10. Cincinnati Bengals (3-2): They seem to be still kind of bummed about "getting sabatoged" by the Patriots. That loss to morbid Tampa Bay really showed that to me. They're still a good team, but they seem to be lost. The good news, is Carson Palmer is healthy, and I think that we call all agree that Carson Palmer being healthy is a plus for this Bengals team (and the NFL).
11. Philadelphia Eagles (4-2): The Defense in Philly has allowed 24 points or more points four times this year. That won't get the job in the long run even if Donovan McNabb keeps playing like Superman.
12. Atlanta Falcons (3-2): The next two games are against the Steelers and the Bengals. That will be a real challenge for these boys. Michael Vick is playing great, constantly posing a threat to defenses worldwide. The problem, is he is a QB, and QB's need to be able to throw. I'm not saying he can't throw, but a 66.0 passer rating for Michael Vick is not impressive.
13. Minnesota Vikings (3-2): The Vikings Offense has produced only 5 Touchdowns so far, and I don't know about you, but that is not very good (1 TD per game).
14. Dallas Cowboys (3-2): Terrel Owens having 3 TD's last week is big, but I still hold the belief that things are going to end uglier than a buzzard on crack.
15. New York Giants (3-2): They'd better beat the Cowboys on Monday Night, otherwise the whole city of New York is gonnna be really angry.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2): Watch them eat up the Texans for dinner this weekend, because they are to face one bad football team.
17. New York Jets (3-3): Chad Pennington's 90.9 passer rating is a great sign for this team, and a large reason for the early success. The only thing is, is 3-3 a success?
18. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-3): They're not out of it, but with the the AFC being so strong this year, playoffs look to be in doubt, but if any body can turn it around it's the Steelers. Willie Parker is running great, with 5 Touchdowns, but Ben Roethlisburger having 2 Touchdowns and 7 Interceptions just won't cut it. The passing game needs to wake up and drink some coffee because those numbers are abismal.
19. St. Louis Rams (4-2): Those Rams need to be able to beat stronger teams. A win against the Seahawks would have been huge. I'm still not a beliver.
20. Kansas City Chiefs (2-3): That 45-7 loss against Pittsburgh last week was depressing. But if they can beat the RED HOT Chargers this week, that disturbing performance could be erased from the minds of the chiefs and their arrowheaded fans. (Note: Trent Green's concussion was a serious blow to this team)
21. Buffalo Bills (2-4): I knowt that Bill fans are optimistic facing the New England Patriots this weekend, but they don't have a prayer with the way New England has been playing. They should have beat them when they had the chance.
22. Washington Redskins (2-4): I still can't believe the Titans beat them. Well, you might as well mark the game @ Indianapolis as a loss as well.
23. Arizona Cardinals (1-4): Playing the Bears close monday night is a plus, but blowing a 13 point lead in 5 minutes, and folding like a Girlscout Tent is a much bigger minus. Once again the Cards lived up to their name. However, Matt Leinart's strong performance is a serious plus for this team that really has nothing to cheer for. (Note: They will beat the Raiders on Sunday)
24. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-4): They've scored only 62 points this year and the offense seems to be more lost than an old lady at a Rock Concert.
25. Miami Dolphins (1-5): They're the worst team in Florida.
26. San Francisco 49ers (2-4): Next game, is @ Chicago. That's a shame.
27.Cleveland Browns (1-4): Things can't be any worse, but at leat they beat the horrid Raiders.
28.Detroit Lions (1-5): Just an all around weak performance by a team that has the worst GM in Matt "The Alley Cat" Millen.
29. Green Bay Packers (1-4): Did you read the headlines on the Packers website? It says "Getting Back to Basics". What are they doing? Learing how to tie their shoes?
30. Houston Texans (1-4): David Carr's 94.9 passer rating is strong, but everybody else seems to be standing around with a Jackhammer up their ass.
31. Tennessee Titans (1-5): Their web page title says "They'll have to stay Hungry". Are they starving? Are they malnourished? Are they light headed? Because they sure look like it. Playing Vince Young is about the only smart thing this team is doing.
32. Oakland Raiders (0-5): If the Raiders go 0-16, I'm going to Jamba Juice!!!
Ranking Adjustments
1. Chicago Bears --
2. Indianapolis Colts --
3. San Diego Chargers +1
4. Denver Broncos +1
5. New England Patriots -2
6. Seattle Seahawks +4
7. Carolina Panthers +5
8. New Orleans Saints +1
9. Baltimore Ravens -2
10. Cincinnati Bengals -2
11. Philadelphia Eagles -5
12. Atlanta Falcons -1
13. Minnesota Vikings +1
14. Dallas Cowboys +5
15. New York Giants +2
16. Jacksonville Jaguars -3
17. New York Jets +5
18. Pittsburgh Steelers --
19. St. Louis Rams -4
20. Kanas City Chiefs -4
21. Buffalo Bills +2
22. Washington Redskins -2
23. Arizona Cardinals +1
24. Tampa Bay Buccaneers +5
25. Miami Dolphins --
26. San Francisco 49ers -5
27. Cleveland Browns -1
28. Detroit Lions +2
29. Green Bay Packers -2
30. Houston Texans -2
31. Tennessee Titans --
32. Oakland Raiders --
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