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Week 15
Power Rankings |
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Rank |
Last Wk. |
+/- |
Team |
Comment |
| 1 |
1 |
- |
 |
It's funny
how the Eagles and Ravens took them to the test while the Steelers weren't
in the game in during the third quarter. I can't imagine what Bill
Belichick has in store for Eric Mangini and the Jets. |
|
2 |
2 |
- |
 |
First against Buffalo, and now against Detroit? One thing is for
sure: never count Tony Romo and the Cowboys out of a football game. |
|
3 |
3 |
- |
 |
In another
week or two, even if both the Cowboys and the Colts win out, don't be
surprised if I move Indianapolis up to the second spot. The Cowboys are
good, but the Colts are probably the team better suited to win in New
England. |
|
4 |
4 |
- |
 |
How about
some more kudos for Ryan Grant? Remember Brandon Jackson or Vernand
Morency? They were the two featured running backs for this team to start
this season. Impact level from them? Zilch. From Grant? Gold. |
|
5 |
5 |
- |
 |
As good as
the Jaguars have played, they still need to keep winning. A loss to the
Steelers this week coupled with a Browns win would temporarily move
Jacksonville back to the sixth seed. |
|
6 |
8 |
+2 |
 |
The Seahawks
comfortably wrapped up another division title with a convincing win over
the Cardinals. After winning five straight games, why aren't more people
talking about the Seattle Seahawks? |
|
7 |
10 |
+3
 |
 |
As bad as they played for three quarters, the Chargers came to play just
at the right time to all but wrap up the AFC West. LaDainian Tomlinson's
production the past two weeks has been vital in victory; the Chargers'
coaching staff needs to get a strong hint from that. |
| 8 |
6 |
-2 |
 |
While the
path to the playoffs is fairly comfortable, the path to the division could
suddenly be back on the line. If the Steelers underachieve against a
scorching Jaguars team, the Browns win out, and the Steelers are upset in
Week 16 or Week 17, they'll be playing on the road in the first round of
the playoffs. |
|
9 |
9 |
- |
 |
The Browns
have had trouble closing games out on the road, making it a relief that
they are the host this week against the playoff-contending Buffalo Bills. |
|
10 |
7 |
-3
 |
 |
Jeff Garcia: get well soon. It's not that Luke McCown did anything
wrong, but the Buccaneers are testing dangerous waters if they are
to lose a few more; they've already pretty much lost any shot at
getting the third seed. |
|
11 |
13 |
+2 |
 |
Who needs
Adrian Peterson? The Vikings are one of the hottest teams in football.
Teams know it, and despite their once offensive shortcomings, teams can't
stop them. |
|
12 |
11 |
-1 |
 |
I'm waiting
for the Giants to have that breakout moment still. Eli Manning has had a
couple of nice fourth quarter finishes, but I want to see a player
"explode" down the stretch here, like Tiki Barber did in Week 17 last year
to send a message heading into the playoffs. |
|
13 |
15 |
+2 |
 |
The Bills
continue to take care of business against the below .500 teams. Can they
finally get it done against a team with a winning record to end their
years of playoff absences? |
|
14 |
16 |
+2 |
 |
Todd Collins
to the rescue? Fat chance, but you never know. |
|
15 |
12 |
-3 |
 |
Don't blame
the Titans' aggressive defense for the late letdown to the Chargers. Blame
Vince Young for not playing like the Vince Young we saw lead so many
crucial games last season. |
|
16 |
14 |
-2 |
 |
With the
division on the line, the Cardinals gave it all they could and came up
short. Unlike the past few years that have been very disappointing though,
this season has shown that perhaps next year, the Cardinals can take a
full step forward. |
|
17 |
18 |
+1 |
 |
Sage
Rosenfels to the rescue? I'm tired of all of these backup quarterbacks
shining in the spotlight. Overall, Derek Anderson's been the only one to
do it week in and week out. |
| 18 |
20 |
+2 |
 |
Imagine: if
the Saints wouldn't have botched the trick play against the Buccaneers,
they'd be in first place in the NFC South right now. Yikes. |
|
19 |
17 |
-2 |
 |
I wonder if
fans are starting to hate Donovan McNabb more than they ever did Terrell
Owens. |
|
20 |
19 |
-1 |
 |
Another
admirable effort from the Lions results in another depressing loss. |
|
21 |
21 |
- |
 |
The Broncos
are virtually out of the postseason race barring everything going their
way. Inconsistency continues to define the Denver Broncos' '07 season. |
|
22 |
23 |
+1 |
 |
For
morality's sake, getting to 8-8 would be a boost heading into next season. |
|
23 |
22 |
-1 |
 |
It looks
like it's back to Brian Griese. I'll say it again: are Chicago fans just
dying for a completely new starting quarterback already? |
|
24 |
24 |
- |
 |
I'd give the
Rams a mulligan for their loss to the Bengals. What do you expect when you
have to shove Brock Berlin as a starter at the last possible second? |
|
25 |
25 |
- |
 |
It's not a
myth -- there was a time when the Chiefs won four of five games this
season. |
|
26 |
26 |
- |
 |
The injury
list seems to be a biweekly thing on defense for the Ravens. On offense,
why not just play Troy Smith now and see what the kid has to offer? Do
Ravens fans really believe Kyle Boller is still the future? |
|
27 |
27 |
- |
 |
For at least
one half, the playoff hopes of the Carolina Panthers remained alive. In
the next half, they were diminished as badly as you can diminish hope. |
|
28 |
28 |
- |
 |
JaMarcus Russell didn't play because of the cold weather? The
excuses aren't sitting well with fans or the media; let's see what
he has already for an extended period of time. |
|
29 |
29 |
- |
 |
Many have
blamed the Jets for kicking a field goal against the Browns instead of
going for it, but I don't. However, they should have simply kicked it high
or normal on the following series considering they had all three timeouts. |
|
30 |
30 |
- |
 |
Roddy White
and Jerious Norwood. Two positives in a lost season. And bye bye, Mr.
Petrino. |
|
31 |
31 |
- |
 |
Watching
this team makes me wonder how in the world they won so many games last
season. |
|
32 |
32 |
- |
 |
Do you know
what would be interesting? Seeing Bill Cowher run this team next season.
Purely for curiosity's sake, I'd love to see how quick he can turn
around a football team. |
