NFL power rankings, Oct. 23
By Jay Adams - jadams@macon.com
Telegraph staff writer Jay Adams takes a look at each NFL team's value:
1. New England Patriots: There is only one team that can challenge the Pats, and Miami is not it. Last week: 1.
2. Indianapolis Colts: Monday night's Colts-Jaguars game was not completed by The Telegraph's press time. Last week: 2.
3. Dallas Cowboys: There's nothing like a game against Minnesota to get back on track. Last week: 5.
4. Green Bay Packers: Even Brett Favre needs a rest every now and again. Last week: 4.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Monday night's Colts-Jaguars game was not completed by The Telegraph's press time. Last week: 6.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers: It seems the road is just not a good place for the Steelers to be. Last week: 3.
7. New York Giants: The G-men are no longer on the outside looking in. The Cowboys need to take notice. Last week: 9.
8. Tennessee Titans: It would stink to lose to the guy who started Rob Bironas in your fantasy league this week. If you're that guy, thumbs up, buddy. Last week: 10.
9. Washington Redskins: Anything can happen when a team plays the Arizona Cardinals. Sunday's game proved that. Last week: 14.
10. Detroit Lions: Calvin Johnson automatically makes anyone within a 10-mile radius of him better. Well, except the Tigers. Last week: 15.
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Holding on to the ball was optional for the Bucs on Sunday. Last week: 7.
12. Carolina Panthers: Vinny Testaverde? Really? Last week: 11.
13. Seattle Seahawks: New rule: Teams can no longer move up if they beat St. Louis or Miami. Last week: 13.
14. San Diego Chargers: The Bolts got a rest during the weekend, but they're still better than the Chiefs. Last week: 12.
15. Baltimore Ravens: When a team loses to the Bills - a team that might as well set up for a field goal or a punt on first down - it drops. Last week: 8.
16. Denver Broncos: The Broncos have to be inspired by the Rockies. How else do a win over Pittsburgh be explained? Last week: 20.
17. Kansas City Chiefs: Oh, this won't last long. Last week: 19.
18. Cleveland Browns: Oh, this won't last long either. Last week: 18.
19. Chicago Bears: Was that a quarterback wearing a Bears uniform Sunday? Last week: 22.
20. Philadelphia Eagles: A little Vince Papale would be real good right about now. Last week: 17.
21. New Orleans Saints: New rule: Beating an NFC West team and then the Falcons no longer qualifies as a turnaround. Last week: 24.
22. Cincinnati Bengals: The Kittens really purred against the Jets. Last week: 26.
23. Houston Texans: It was exciting the way CBS had to tune out of Sunday's game vs. the Titans at 4:15 p.m. sharp due to NFL rules so we could watch the broadcast team watch the game. Last week: 16.
24. Arizona Cardinals: Just pick a quarterback, will ya? Last week: 23.
25. Minnesota Vikings: Somehow, Dallas' defense kept Adrian Peterson to fewer than 100 yards rushing. How? Last week: 21.
26. Buffalo Bills: If not for place-kicker Rian Lindell and punter Brian Moorman, the Bills would have no offense and no defense. Last week: 27.
27. Oakland Raiders: Come on. Even that scary guy with the end zone seats could have scored three more points on the Chiefs. Last week: 28.
28. New York Jets: Chad Pennington actually looked good. It's too bad the rest of the team stinks. Last week: 25.
29. San Francisco 49ers: It's amazing Trent Dilfer is still standing after facing the Giants' defense. Last week: 29.
30. Atlanta Falcons: Like sand through the hourglass, these are the days of our lives. Yep, it's officially a soap opera. Last week: 30.
31. St. Louis Rams: Tight end and Peach County product Randy McMichael says he's embarrassed to be with the Rams. We're embarrassed for him. Last week: 31.
32. Miami Dolphins: Look out, England. Here come the Miami Dolphins. Last week: 32.
Telegraph staff writer Jay Adams takes a look at each NFL team's value:
1. New England Patriots: There is only one team that can challenge the Pats, and Miami is not it. Last week: 1.
2. Indianapolis Colts: Monday night's Colts-Jaguars game was not completed by The Telegraph's press time. Last week: 2.
3. Dallas Cowboys: There's nothing like a game against Minnesota to get back on track. Last week: 5.
4. Green Bay Packers: Even Brett Favre needs a rest every now and again. Last week: 4.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Monday night's Colts-Jaguars game was not completed by The Telegraph's press time. Last week: 6.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers: It seems the road is just not a good place for the Steelers to be. Last week: 3.
7. New York Giants: The G-men are no longer on the outside looking in. The Cowboys need to take notice. Last week: 9.
8. Tennessee Titans: It would stink to lose to the guy who started Rob Bironas in your fantasy league this week. If you're that guy, thumbs up, buddy. Last week: 10.
9. Washington Redskins: Anything can happen when a team plays the Arizona Cardinals. Sunday's game proved that. Last week: 14.
10. Detroit Lions: Calvin Johnson automatically makes anyone within a 10-mile radius of him better. Well, except the Tigers. Last week: 15.
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Holding on to the ball was optional for the Bucs on Sunday. Last week: 7.
12. Carolina Panthers: Vinny Testaverde? Really? Last week: 11.
13. Seattle Seahawks: New rule: Teams can no longer move up if they beat St. Louis or Miami. Last week: 13.
14. San Diego Chargers: The Bolts got a rest during the weekend, but they're still better than the Chiefs. Last week: 12.
15. Baltimore Ravens: When a team loses to the Bills - a team that might as well set up for a field goal or a punt on first down - it drops. Last week: 8.
16. Denver Broncos: The Broncos have to be inspired by the Rockies. How else do a win over Pittsburgh be explained? Last week: 20.
17. Kansas City Chiefs: Oh, this won't last long. Last week: 19.
18. Cleveland Browns: Oh, this won't last long either. Last week: 18.
19. Chicago Bears: Was that a quarterback wearing a Bears uniform Sunday? Last week: 22.
20. Philadelphia Eagles: A little Vince Papale would be real good right about now. Last week: 17.
21. New Orleans Saints: New rule: Beating an NFC West team and then the Falcons no longer qualifies as a turnaround. Last week: 24.
22. Cincinnati Bengals: The Kittens really purred against the Jets. Last week: 26.
23. Houston Texans: It was exciting the way CBS had to tune out of Sunday's game vs. the Titans at 4:15 p.m. sharp due to NFL rules so we could watch the broadcast team watch the game. Last week: 16.
24. Arizona Cardinals: Just pick a quarterback, will ya? Last week: 23.
25. Minnesota Vikings: Somehow, Dallas' defense kept Adrian Peterson to fewer than 100 yards rushing. How? Last week: 21.
26. Buffalo Bills: If not for place-kicker Rian Lindell and punter Brian Moorman, the Bills would have no offense and no defense. Last week: 27.
27. Oakland Raiders: Come on. Even that scary guy with the end zone seats could have scored three more points on the Chiefs. Last week: 28.
28. New York Jets: Chad Pennington actually looked good. It's too bad the rest of the team stinks. Last week: 25.
29. San Francisco 49ers: It's amazing Trent Dilfer is still standing after facing the Giants' defense. Last week: 29.
30. Atlanta Falcons: Like sand through the hourglass, these are the days of our lives. Yep, it's officially a soap opera. Last week: 30.
31. St. Louis Rams: Tight end and Peach County product Randy McMichael says he's embarrassed to be with the Rams. We're embarrassed for him. Last week: 31.
32. Miami Dolphins: Look out, England. Here come the Miami Dolphins. Last week: 32.
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