I don't have time to expound on my picks this week, but in the interest of consistency here are my power rankings for the moment.
5. Green Bay Packers
4. Chicago Bears
3. Houston Texans
2. Indianapolis Colts
1. Pittsburgh Steelers
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Week 2 NFL Power Rankings
This week we have double the info to base wild guestimations on compared to last week. So let's get after it.
5. New Orleans Saints/Miami Dolphins
It's
th
e first tie of the year. I just couldn't decide. If these two teams played right now I think they might tie. Losing Reggie Bush is a loss the Saints will feel, but it's not going to knock them out of the playoffs or anything crazy. The Dolphins have tons of potential and will get better as the year goes along like a $4 bottle of wine. Their goal line stand against the Vikes was nicely done.
4. Indianapolis Colts
I'm
not sure if they were good or the Giants were bad on Monday night. Probably more of the latter, but still, the Colts just win 12 games or more every year which means they're only losing three more the rest of the year.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers
If y
ou can lose your starting quarterback and the backup and still go 2-0 you deserve some props. Their defense has been off the chain and if they keep that up when Big Ben returns this won't be their highest stop on this list. With Ben out I thought 2-2 would be good for them but they have a legit shot to go 4-0 now. Plus, who doesn't love them some Charlie Batch?!
2. Green Bay Packers
Th
ey thumped the Bills, who cares? The main reason they're number two this week is that they haven't shown any signs they don't deserve it. This week will be interesting against the Bears, but I think the Packers are the more legit 2-0 team. Aaron Rogers has yet to really lay it on us, but he will in time.
1. Houston Texans
#1
two weeks in a row, that's a record! Of course, last week one week in a row was a record to since this blog just started. I think the Skins are good this year and the Texans showed some grit to hang in there and win a close one on the road. They also showed why I spent so much money on Andre Johnson in my fantasy draft. The Texans are ready to roll over the Boys this week and make it three in a row.
5. New Orleans Saints/Miami Dolphins
It's
th
e first tie of the year. I just couldn't decide. If these two teams played right now I think they might tie. Losing Reggie Bush is a loss the Saints will feel, but it's not going to knock them out of the playoffs or anything crazy. The Dolphins have tons of potential and will get better as the year goes along like a $4 bottle of wine. Their goal line stand against the Vikes was nicely done.4. Indianapolis Colts
I'm
not sure if they were good or the Giants were bad on Monday night. Probably more of the latter, but still, the Colts just win 12 games or more every year which means they're only losing three more the rest of the year.3. Pittsburgh Steelers
If y
ou can lose your starting quarterback and the backup and still go 2-0 you deserve some props. Their defense has been off the chain and if they keep that up when Big Ben returns this won't be their highest stop on this list. With Ben out I thought 2-2 would be good for them but they have a legit shot to go 4-0 now. Plus, who doesn't love them some Charlie Batch?!2. Green Bay Packers
Th
ey thumped the Bills, who cares? The main reason they're number two this week is that they haven't shown any signs they don't deserve it. This week will be interesting against the Bears, but I think the Packers are the more legit 2-0 team. Aaron Rogers has yet to really lay it on us, but he will in time.1. Houston Texans
#1
two weeks in a row, that's a record! Of course, last week one week in a row was a record to since this blog just started. I think the Skins are good this year and the Texans showed some grit to hang in there and win a close one on the road. They also showed why I spent so much money on Andre Johnson in my fantasy draft. The Texans are ready to roll over the Boys this week and make it three in a row.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
NFL Power Rankings: Week 1
Here are the top 5 teams in the NFL after week 1 according to Sportiversity (though I didn't consult Ryan so he may comment and argue or do his own!). For what it's worth, I'm basing the power rankings on a combination of personnel, last year's performance, and the cumulative of all the weeks from this year (which is obviously only one so far).
Onl
y time will tell if the Raiders really are better this year than last as they're expected to be. No matter how good or bad they are, beating any NFL team 38-13 is impressive. Vince Young is a leader on the field and it looks like Chris Johnson will have a chance to live up to his promises of 2500 yards.
3. New Orleans Saints
I do
n't buy into "they're the best team until someone knocks them off." If Minnesota hadn't been so generous with the football in last year's NFC Championship Game it's likely they wouldn't have made it to the Super Bowl. This year the offense should be good again but only put up 14 against a decimated Vikings secondary. Darren Sharper is a year older and I don't think we can tell much about the defense from their performance against a Vikings offense that was out of sync and looked like they'd rather be watching the game from the couch.
2. New England Patriots
This
one surprised me. I am one of the ones who has said the Pats would fall to at least 9-7 this year, but if week 1 was any indication I'll be way off. Brady looked like the Brady who led the Pats to Super Bowls and a perfect regular season. Welker is back and the defense looked more fast and intense than young and inexperienced. Their win also came over a Bengals team who probably thought a little too much of themselves but will still push for the playoffs.
1.Houston Texans
Ho
w do you put a team that doesn't even make the playoffs in the #1 spot in the power rankings? Simple--they've been on the verge for the past couple years, Andre Johnson is the most dominant receiver in the game, Matt Schaub is a legit NFL quarterback, Mario Williams is showing why the Texans took him #1 over Reggie Bush, and they may finally have a solid running back in Arian Foster. Foster won't run for 200 yards every game, but Schaub hardly had to do anything and they still beat the Colts--no small task. Don't sleep on the Texans. They're not going away this year.
5. Green Bay Packers
The
Packers win wasn't all that impressive. They beat a team that will struggle to find the offensive leadership it takes to win consistently whether it is Kevin Kolb or Michael Vick starting. Aaron Rodgers looked really shaky to start and ended up with an average performance. The Packers might be higher if they hadn't lost Ryan Grant for the season, but Brandon Jackson will be adequate filling in and Grant's rushing has more to do with the scheme than being a superior talent. Look for the Packers to have a more dominating performance this week against the Bills.
4. Tennessee TitansThe
Packers win wasn't all that impressive. They beat a team that will struggle to find the offensive leadership it takes to win consistently whether it is Kevin Kolb or Michael Vick starting. Aaron Rodgers looked really shaky to start and ended up with an average performance. The Packers might be higher if they hadn't lost Ryan Grant for the season, but Brandon Jackson will be adequate filling in and Grant's rushing has more to do with the scheme than being a superior talent. Look for the Packers to have a more dominating performance this week against the Bills.Onl
y time will tell if the Raiders really are better this year than last as they're expected to be. No matter how good or bad they are, beating any NFL team 38-13 is impressive. Vince Young is a leader on the field and it looks like Chris Johnson will have a chance to live up to his promises of 2500 yards.3. New Orleans Saints
I do
n't buy into "they're the best team until someone knocks them off." If Minnesota hadn't been so generous with the football in last year's NFC Championship Game it's likely they wouldn't have made it to the Super Bowl. This year the offense should be good again but only put up 14 against a decimated Vikings secondary. Darren Sharper is a year older and I don't think we can tell much about the defense from their performance against a Vikings offense that was out of sync and looked like they'd rather be watching the game from the couch.2. New England Patriots
This
one surprised me. I am one of the ones who has said the Pats would fall to at least 9-7 this year, but if week 1 was any indication I'll be way off. Brady looked like the Brady who led the Pats to Super Bowls and a perfect regular season. Welker is back and the defense looked more fast and intense than young and inexperienced. Their win also came over a Bengals team who probably thought a little too much of themselves but will still push for the playoffs.1.Houston Texans
Ho
w do you put a team that doesn't even make the playoffs in the #1 spot in the power rankings? Simple--they've been on the verge for the past couple years, Andre Johnson is the most dominant receiver in the game, Matt Schaub is a legit NFL quarterback, Mario Williams is showing why the Texans took him #1 over Reggie Bush, and they may finally have a solid running back in Arian Foster. Foster won't run for 200 yards every game, but Schaub hardly had to do anything and they still beat the Colts--no small task. Don't sleep on the Texans. They're not going away this year.
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