| 2007
Power Rankings: Week 6 |
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(1) |
Patriots
(6-0) |
Anyone who thinks differently will be forced to watch the Rams on
their NFL ticket for the remainder of the season. Still think there a
few holes in the defensive secondary. |
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2 |
(3) |
Colts
(5-0) |
Bye week hopefully helped the walking wounded get ready for a critical stretch. This is a workmanlike, experienced
and talented team on both sides of the ball. |
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3 |
(2) |
Cowboys
(5-1) |
Tough last-second victory on Monday night had some carryover in loss
to league's best Patriots. Like the Pats, if the Cowboys have an
Achilles heel it's at the safety position. |
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4 |
(4) |
Steelers
(4-1) |
New-look Steelers are playing very much like the Steelers of old. Just
don't see them as having the firepower to match up with the iron in the
AFC. |
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5 |
(5) |
Packers
(5-1) |
The team's total inability to run the ball will be
the Packers' undoing at seasons end. Offense has looked out of sync over
the past two games, but it's hard to argue with a 5-1 record. |
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6 |
(6) |
Chargers
(3-3) |
Watch out, the Chargers appear to have awakened from their
early-season snooze. L.T. put the offense on his back
last week, which doesn't bode well for future opponents. |
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7 |
(7) |
Jaguars
(4-1) |
Jaguars appear to be hitting their stride on both sides of the ball.
QB Garrard has yet to throw an interception and defense has been
particularly stingy defending the run. |
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8 |
(8) |
Ravens
(4-2) |
It's all about winning, but talk about putting people to sleep. If the
Ravens offense was pitted against their defense, I'm wondering if this
team would ever score. |
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9 |
(11) |
Redskins
(3-2) |
Hard-luck Redskins could well be undefeated one-third of the way
through the season. McIntosh, Fletcher and rookie Landry have been very
impressive for the defense. |
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10 |
(18) |
Panthers
(4-2) |
Hard to figure this club competing given the QB situation. Hats off to
Vinny Testaverde on his performance just four days on
the job. Rookie LB Jon Beason has been impressive. |
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11 |
(13) |
Giants
(4-2) |
Giants have scored 66 points over the past two week versus two weak
opponents. Scoring 30-plus after the bye versus the 49ers would go a
long way toward making me a believer. |
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12 |
(15) |
Buccaneers
(4-2) |
A QB can't play much better than veteran Jeff Garcia, who has yet to throw his first interception of the season.
A lot is expected from newly acquired Bennett at the RB spot. |
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13 |
(14) |
Lions
(3-2) |
I'm not concerned with the Lions offense's potential, but expected a
far better showing from a defensive unit two years into the system.
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14 |
(10) |
Seahawks
(3-3) |
Seattle has struggled offensively all season. Neither Alexander nor
Morris have played well and Branch
hasn't proven to be the bell-cow receiver the Seahawks expected. |
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15 |
(16) |
Titans
(3-2) |
Titans -- and in particular injured (quad) QB Vince Young -- have
really struggled over the past two weeks. Don't see a lot of offensive
weapons, but don't take this squad lightly. |
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16 |
(20) |
Eagles
(2-3) |
The Eagles have critical injuries in the secondary that could
pose a problem. Kevin Curtis leads the receivers while Westbrook
is the team's heart and soul offensively. |
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17 |
(17) |
Texans
(3-3) |
Texans running game is nonexistent. Passing game minus Andre Johnson
has been seriously compromised. Ryans continues to lead a disappointing
defensive unit. |
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18 |
(9) |
Bears
(2-4) |
On their way to joining the teams that played in the Super Bowl and then failed to qualify for the playoffs the next season. Loss to the underachieving Eagles could be devastating. |
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19 |
(19) |
Cardinals
(3-3) |
The Cardinals are on a pace to do something they have seldom done in
the last quarter century -- make the playoffs. Real problems at QB
position could spell trouble. |
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20 |
(23) |
Browns
(3-3) |
Browns offense has been nothing short of sensational. Derek Anderson
has been equally impressive since being handed the QB reins. Defense
continues to struggle. |
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21 |
(26) |
Chiefs
(3-3) |
Larry Johnson broke through the century mark last weekend for
the first time this season, but he'll have to pick it up in
the second half for KC to have any chance. |
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22 |
(12) |
Bengals
(1-4) |
Cincy has been a major
disappointment, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Team
lacks mental toughness and with few exceptions have already mailed it
in. |
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23 |
(21) |
Broncos
(2-3) |
After a decade of contending, it appears Denver is
in the proverbial rebuilding cycle. Brandon Marshall is emerging
as one of the league's top young receiving prospects. |
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24 |
(28) |
Saints
(1-4) |
What happened to the Saints vaunted pass
rush? Brees emerged last week from a season-long slump and Bush had a
productive first half in an upset over Seattle. |
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25 |
(27) |
Vikings
(2-3) |
Peterson, Peterson and more Peterson. Passing game is a joke, blue-chip WR prospect Troy Williamson has regressed. LB E.J. Henderson is having a monster season. |
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26 |
(24) |
Raiders
(2-3) |
Have seen some week-to-week improvement, but this 2007 Raiders club
still has a very long way to go. Defensive front is not putting enough
pressure on the quarterback. |
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27 |
(25) |
Bills
(1-4) |
Like the way the team has rallied around rookie QB Trent
Edwards and the way he has responded. The Bills need
to get WR Lee Evans far more involved. |
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28 |
(22) |
49ers
(2-3) |
Offense has never gotten on track and has been a major disappointment.
Rookie Patrick Willis keys the defense and barring injury is a shoe-in
for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. |
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29 |
(30) |
Falcons
(1-5) |
Much-maligned Joey Harrington isn't the reason Atlanta is 1-5. The offensive line can't protect and it appears Warrick Dunn is in the twilight of a great
career. |
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30 |
(29) |
Jets
(1-5) |
Vertical threat Laveranues Coles is floundering in this lateral,
glorified handoff offense. It's never a good sign when a corner is
leading your team in tackles. |
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31 |
(32) |
Dolphins
(0-6) |
Trading your leading receiver at the midpoint is a sure
sign that you've written off the year. Expect Miami to
be a big player in the J.P. Losman free-agent show this offseason. |
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32 |
(31) |
Rams
(0-6) |
Even with the return of Marc Bulger, this thing could get downright
ugly very soon. Defense has hung in there for the most part, but is far
from a top unit within the league. |