| 2007
Power Rankings |
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(1) |
Patriots
(12-0) |
The Patriots were far from perfect in their victories the past two weeks, but the key word in that statement was
victories. It doesn't get any easier this week against Pittsburgh. |
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2 |
(2) |
Cowboys
(11-1) |
I still have
concerns about the secondary, but the offense is clicking. And Romo's ability to make time in
the pocket and locate the open receiver has made him a difference-maker. |
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3 |
(3) |
Packers
(10-2) |
The Packers have improved with each passing week on both sides of the
football. The great Brett Favre has disproved the old adage that you
can't teach an old dog a new trick. |
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4 |
(4) |
Colts
(10-2) |
Despite the injuries and lack of success on the ground, the great
Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne proved to be the difference in a
critical division victory over the Jaguars. |
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5 |
(6) |
Steelers
(9-3) |
Even with Roethlisberger, Parker and Ward, the Steelers are a mid-level offensive unit. The same can't be
said about their dominant defense led by Harrison and Farrior. |
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6 |
(5) |
Jaguars
(8-4) |
Garrard, the running combo of Taylor and Jones-Drew, kicker Josh
Scobee, and a stingy defense may make the Jaguars the surprise entry in the AFC playoffs. |
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7 |
(9) |
Buccaneers
(8-4) |
Luke McCown's 29 of 37, 313-yard, 2 TD performance on the road versus
the Saints in his first start of the season was nothing short of
sensational. |
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8 |
(8) |
Seahawks
(8-4) |
Seattle has won 4 straight with virtually no running game. With a win this week they're a cinch to repeat in the NFC West. I have my doubts, but in the end it's all about winning. |
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9 |
(10) |
Browns
(7-5) |
It appeared the Browns pulled off a miracle finish, but the football gods and officials thought differently.
Penalties, turnovers and a shaky defense proved to be the difference. |
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10 |
(16) |
Chargers
(7-5) |
When LaDainian Tomlinson is given his bit (23-177-2 TDs), he can take over a game. Such was the case in last week's
impressive win over the fast-fading Chiefs. |
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11 |
(7) |
Giants
(8-4) |
Giants appear to be a shoe-in to secure a playoff spot, but unless Eli can
show vast improvement, look for their playoff run to be very short. Injury to Ward could be devastating. |
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12 |
(22) |
Vikings
(8-4) |
The Vikings appear to have peaked at the right time. Adrian Peterson, backup Chester Taylor, and a surprisingly improving Tarvaris Jackson have been the difference. |
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13 |
(14) |
Cardinals
(6-6) |
The Cardinals will play their most important game this week
against Seattle. Veterans Kurt Warner, Edgerrin James, and
multi-talented WR Larry Fitzgerald lead the way. |
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14 |
(17) |
Bills
(6-6) |
Trent Edwards' 4th-quarter 30- yard completion to set up the winning
field goal was reminiscent of that of another recent former Stanford QB.
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15 |
(12) |
Redskins
(5-7) |
Even worse than a Hall- of- Fame coach not knowing the consecutive timeout rule, it appears the
lineman next to him along the sidelines was also totally unaware. |
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16 |
(20) |
Eagles
(5-7) |
After a four-interception effort by A.J. Feeley, even the highly critical
Eagles fans might welcome the return of maligned QB Donovan McNabb. This team's going no where. |
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17 |
(13) |
Titans
(7-5) |
The Titans won for the first time out of the last four games, but at 7- 5 are still very much alive in the playoff picture. Offensively, the club has struggled to find any degree of consistency. |
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18 |
(19) |
Bears
(5-7) |
The Bears are a flawed team that didn't address their needs during the offseason. Grossman has improved, but still lacks
consistency and takes too many sacks. |
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19 |
(11) |
Broncos
(5-7) |
After showing some mid-season improvement, Denver has lost two straight and find themselves in the position of having to win out and hope for the best. |
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20 |
(21) |
Panthers
(5-7) |
Beating the 49ers doesn't bring the "P" word to the lips of most Panthers fans, particularly with Jacksonville and Seattle looming. The development of a young QB is essential. |
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21 |
(15) |
Lions
(6-6) |
After a magical start, the Lions are now moving in the wrong direction. With only
one winnable game left on the schedule, this might signal the end to the disastrous Matt Millen era. |
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22 |
(18) |
Texans
(5-7) |
The Texans have shown modest improvement, but offensive help to compliment Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson is essential if this club is to take the next step in their development. |
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23 |
(25) |
Saints
(5-7) |
What was last year's NFL Coach of the Year thinking with that schoolyard play with less then
four minutes remaining? So far, Reggie Bush is just another guy toting the football. |
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24 |
(23) |
Bengals
(4-8) |
The 4-8 Bengals have once again been a major disappointment and a change in philosophy might
be in order. There are far too many "me guys" on this
team. |
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25 |
(24) |
Ravens
(4-8) |
Although not as talented defensively as past clubs, the Ravens proved on Monday night
versus the Patriots that they can still be a formidable barrier for any
NFL club. |
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26 |
(27) |
Rams
(3-9) |
The Rams have defeated the 49ers, Falcons, and the Saints. The
Bengals are seemingly the only potential win left on their schedule. A coaching change seems likely. |
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27 |
(29) |
Jets
(3-9) |
Guys, you beat the winless Dolphins, you didn't secure a first-round playoff bye! A little humility might be nice, particularly with the Browns and Patriots
up next. |
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28 |
(26) |
Chiefs
(4-8) |
The Chiefs, losers of five straight , are going nowhere. The executive decision to go with either Damon Huard or Brodie Croyle
contributed to the club's demise. |
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29 |
(30) |
Raiders
(4-8) |
Justin Fargas and Josh McCown led Oakland to a win over the fading Broncos. But with the Packers and Colts up next, don't look for any late-season Silver and Black heroics. |
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28 |
(28) |
Falcons
(3-9) |
I guess we give the Falcons a pass due to the Vick debacle, but upper management has made many poor personnel decisions over the last four seasons |
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31 |
(32) |
49ers
(3-9) |
Since their two wins to open the season, the 49ers have scored 16 or less points a game in
nine of the next 10 contests. Mike Nolan and staff will be hard-pressed to survive this. |
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32 |
(31) |
Dolphins
(0-12) |
After playing well in three of their last four contests, the Dolphins fell flat on their face versus the Jets. Could be a "one and done" for Dolphins coach Cam Cameron.
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