NFL Power Ratings Thru Week 3
I have not psoted much regarding the NFL, but I am a huge fan, and hit the local watering hole every Sunday to watch all the games. This is where I see all 32 teams after the first 3 weeks, with a brief comment on each:
1- Indianapolis (3-0): Gotta put them on top early, but lack of a running game is going to cost them in the end
2- Cincinnati (3-0): Beating the defending champs in their own backyard is no small feat, even with Big Ben obviously still not on the top of his game
3- San Diego (2-0): Coming off bye week to face the Ravens in what should be an ultimate defensive struggle. Over/Under 24?
4- Seattle (3-0): Defending NFC champs really took it to the Giants in first half. How will Alexander injury effect them?
5- Chicago (3-0): D looking really strong, and Grossman playing above average. Benson or T.Jones has to step it up
6- Denver (2-1): Impressive win Sunday night. Started off slow last year, and remember how that turned out?
7- Baltimore (3-0): Jumped by Denver after struggle at Cleveland. Matches up with AFC West next two weeks including Monday night tilt at Mile High next week
8- Philadelphia (2-1): Offense is a juggernaut. But how long will they be able to get away with no running game?
9- New Orleans (3-0): Favorable schedule to this point, but they have done what they had to. Division games are going to key their playoff run.
10- Jacksonville (2-1): Tough schedule to this point. Front 7 is Top 5 in league. Would like to see them open up the offense a little more.
11- New England (2-1): Tom Brady is owned by Denver, so no surpise with the loss on Sunday. However, something isnt quite right this year with the Pats.
12- Atlanta (2-1): Did they have any chance of coming out of NewOrleans with a win on Monday night? Lets see how they react next week.
13- Minnesota (2-1): Gave they Bears all they wanted on Sunday. B.Johson is steady under center, and has a ring. Could challenge for playoff spot.
14- St. Louis (2-1): Jeckyl and Hyde here. Beat the Broncos, lose to the Niners, beat the Cards on road. New intensity on defense should have the challenging for playoff spot.
15- New York Jets (2-1): One of the bigger surprises this year. If Pennington can stay healthy, can they challenge Pats?
16- Dallas (1-1): Under the radar to this point. Certainly wont stay that way with the trip to Philly coming up in two weeks.
17- Pittsburgh (1-2): Super Bowl champs off to slow start offensively. No need to panic in Steel City yet, but with the Bengals and Ravens in the division, better get it going soon.
18- Carolina (1-2): Easily the biggest threat of the 1-2 teams. When Smith comes back healthy they are a different team
19- Washington (1-2): Nothing like a trip to Houston to get the offense going. But boy, Brunnell is looking old and washed up. Will we see Campbell this year?
20- NY Giants (1-2): Going down 42-7 is never a good thing. Having players calling out the coach is even worse. I smell bad things brewing in GMEN country
21- Buffalo (1-2): Bills have been better than most thought to this point, including a win in Miami. Vikings visit this weekend.
22- Arizona (1-2): Almost Leinart time in the desert. Which means no playoffs this year.
23- Miami (1-2): Who thought Miami was going to challenge New England? I certainly didnt, and we are seeing why thru the first 3 games
24- Green Bay (1-2): At least Favre is playing better after that atrocious performance in Week 1
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25- San Francisco (1-2): Alex Smith looks like he is progressing. Nolan may have things headed in the right direction for this once proud franchise.
26- Kansas City (0-2): With Green out, things are looking bleak in the Land of Red. But a visit from SF this week may turn things around, at least for a week.
27- Tampa Bay (0-3): With Simms out, things arent looking great for the ole Bucs.
28- Cleveland (0-3): Put up a hell of a fight against Baltimore, a game they should have won. And Winslow really looks great. May be building something on the banks of the Ohio.
29- Detroit (0-3): I got one thing to say....When is Millen going to get canned?
30- Tennessee (0-3): Almost time for the Vince Young project to commence
31- Oakland (0-3): How are they this bad with that much talent on offense? Easy, they cant block anyone!
32- Houston (0-3): Defensively, terrible. Offensively, only slightly better. Give Kubiak some time to get things turned around.
Top Divisions (AFC 263, NFC 255) *Lowest is best
AFC EAST 70 6th
AFC NORTH 54 2nd
AFC SOUTH 73 8th
AFC WEST 66 4th
NFC EAST 53 1st
NFC NORTH 71 7th
NFC SOUTH 66 5th
NFC WEST 65 3rd
1- Indianapolis (3-0): Gotta put them on top early, but lack of a running game is going to cost them in the end
2- Cincinnati (3-0): Beating the defending champs in their own backyard is no small feat, even with Big Ben obviously still not on the top of his game
3- San Diego (2-0): Coming off bye week to face the Ravens in what should be an ultimate defensive struggle. Over/Under 24?
4- Seattle (3-0): Defending NFC champs really took it to the Giants in first half. How will Alexander injury effect them?
5- Chicago (3-0): D looking really strong, and Grossman playing above average. Benson or T.Jones has to step it up
6- Denver (2-1): Impressive win Sunday night. Started off slow last year, and remember how that turned out?
7- Baltimore (3-0): Jumped by Denver after struggle at Cleveland. Matches up with AFC West next two weeks including Monday night tilt at Mile High next week
8- Philadelphia (2-1): Offense is a juggernaut. But how long will they be able to get away with no running game?
9- New Orleans (3-0): Favorable schedule to this point, but they have done what they had to. Division games are going to key their playoff run.
10- Jacksonville (2-1): Tough schedule to this point. Front 7 is Top 5 in league. Would like to see them open up the offense a little more.
11- New England (2-1): Tom Brady is owned by Denver, so no surpise with the loss on Sunday. However, something isnt quite right this year with the Pats.
12- Atlanta (2-1): Did they have any chance of coming out of NewOrleans with a win on Monday night? Lets see how they react next week.
13- Minnesota (2-1): Gave they Bears all they wanted on Sunday. B.Johson is steady under center, and has a ring. Could challenge for playoff spot.
14- St. Louis (2-1): Jeckyl and Hyde here. Beat the Broncos, lose to the Niners, beat the Cards on road. New intensity on defense should have the challenging for playoff spot.
15- New York Jets (2-1): One of the bigger surprises this year. If Pennington can stay healthy, can they challenge Pats?
16- Dallas (1-1): Under the radar to this point. Certainly wont stay that way with the trip to Philly coming up in two weeks.
17- Pittsburgh (1-2): Super Bowl champs off to slow start offensively. No need to panic in Steel City yet, but with the Bengals and Ravens in the division, better get it going soon.
18- Carolina (1-2): Easily the biggest threat of the 1-2 teams. When Smith comes back healthy they are a different team
19- Washington (1-2): Nothing like a trip to Houston to get the offense going. But boy, Brunnell is looking old and washed up. Will we see Campbell this year?
20- NY Giants (1-2): Going down 42-7 is never a good thing. Having players calling out the coach is even worse. I smell bad things brewing in GMEN country
21- Buffalo (1-2): Bills have been better than most thought to this point, including a win in Miami. Vikings visit this weekend.
22- Arizona (1-2): Almost Leinart time in the desert. Which means no playoffs this year.
23- Miami (1-2): Who thought Miami was going to challenge New England? I certainly didnt, and we are seeing why thru the first 3 games
24- Green Bay (1-2): At least Favre is playing better after that atrocious performance in Week 1
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25- San Francisco (1-2): Alex Smith looks like he is progressing. Nolan may have things headed in the right direction for this once proud franchise.
26- Kansas City (0-2): With Green out, things are looking bleak in the Land of Red. But a visit from SF this week may turn things around, at least for a week.
27- Tampa Bay (0-3): With Simms out, things arent looking great for the ole Bucs.
28- Cleveland (0-3): Put up a hell of a fight against Baltimore, a game they should have won. And Winslow really looks great. May be building something on the banks of the Ohio.
29- Detroit (0-3): I got one thing to say....When is Millen going to get canned?
30- Tennessee (0-3): Almost time for the Vince Young project to commence
31- Oakland (0-3): How are they this bad with that much talent on offense? Easy, they cant block anyone!
32- Houston (0-3): Defensively, terrible. Offensively, only slightly better. Give Kubiak some time to get things turned around.
Top Divisions (AFC 263, NFC 255) *Lowest is best
AFC EAST 70 6th
AFC NORTH 54 2nd
AFC SOUTH 73 8th
AFC WEST 66 4th
NFC EAST 53 1st
NFC NORTH 71 7th
NFC SOUTH 66 5th
NFC WEST 65 3rd
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