Post week 1 POWER RANKINGS (1 Viewer)

[Assani Fisher]

As a general rule, I'll give teams a free pass for losing a road game against a tough opponent in week 1.So I'm not going to be dropping teams like Chicago, NO, or Baltimore too much(probably drop the Saints the most since they got blown out). Also there are some teams that I'm higher on than most(Tenn and Pitt would be two examples), so don't take my rankings simply as an overreaction to week 1.

Tier #1: The Big 3

Tough to rank any of these teams as low as #3. NE gets the nod based upon their recent historical dominance. Indy gets #2 for blowing out a tough team in week 1.

1. NE

2. Indy

3. SD

Tier #2: The legit contenders

Pittsburgh probably stands out to some, but I think last year was an abberation for them.

4. Chicago

5. Pittsburgh

6. Baltimore

7. Denver

8. New Orleans

Tier #3: The wannabe contenders

I think Carolina is similar to Pittsburgh. Very impressive week 1 win for them. As I said, I really like Tennessee this year too. Some will argue that Philly is low, but blame that on their poor week 1 showing.

9. Dallas

10. Seattle

11. Cincy

12. Carolina

13. Tennesee

14. Philly

Tier #4: Middle of the pack

Clearly the biggest and most muddled tier. As for now, think of all these teams as pretty interchangable. I'm not going to argue any of their rankings too much, and they'll all have a chance to move a lot based upon their showings next week.

15. NY Jets

16. Jacksonville

17. Minnesota

18. Detroit

19. Washington

20. Green Bay

21. San Francisco

22. Arizona

23. St Louis

24. Houston

25. KC

26. Buffalo

Tier #5: The bottom feeders

Not much to say here.

27. NY Giants

28. Oakland

29. Miami

30. TB

31. Atlanta

32. Cleveland

 

[Steel Dillo]

Suprised to see Cincy ranked after Baltimore after tonight's game.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Yeah, the Steelers are definitely way too high. While I could see them being that high eventually, they need to beat a decent team before warranting a top spot.

I would put Indy first, simply because they ARE the defending champs.

I would also not have the Ravens that high, in light of how poor their offense looked tonight against an average Bengals defense.

 

[Assani Fisher]

Suprised to see Cincy ranked after Baltimore after tonight's game.

It was in Cincy, so they're supposed to win. And as I said, I'm not going to drop a 13-3 team from last year too much just due to a tough road loss in week 1, especially considering that one could argue they were screwed by the refs and bad breaks. Cincy wasn't even a playoff team last year...it'll take more than one close home win for them to move higher.

 

[Assani Fisher]

Yeah, the Steelers are definitely way too high. While I could see them being that high eventually, they need to beat a decent team before warranting a top spot. And I would put Indy first, simply because they ARE the defending champs.

The fact that a team is the defending champ means nothing to my rankings. I think that NE would be slightly favored on a neutral field right now, so I give them the nod.And I realize that most non-Steelers homers probably disagree with my ranking of them. I think they'll suprise a lot of people this year, and week 1 did nothing to change my mind.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Yeah, the Steelers are definitely way too high. While I could see them being that high eventually, they need to beat a decent team before warranting a top spot. And I would put Indy first, simply because they ARE the defending champs.

The fact that a team is the defending champ means nothing to my rankings. I think that NE would be slightly favored on a neutral field right now, so I give them the nod.

I don't know about that. Nothing New England has done on defense makes me think they would be able to stop the Colts offense. It would be like the AFC title game all over again. And, yes, Indy would have a hard time stopping NE's offense, but considering how well they shut down the Saints offense, I think they could a decent enough job against NE's.

And I realize that most non-Steelers homers probably disagree with my ranking of them. I think they'll suprise a lot of people this year, and week 1 did nothing to change my mind.

Shouldn't rankings be based off of how good teams are, not how good you think they will be? Just asking. Sorry, but it is gonna take more than beating the hapless Browns before I am ready to declare a team that was under .500 team last year a top team this year.

 

[Steel Dillo]

Suprised to see Cincy ranked after Baltimore after tonight's game.

It was in Cincy, so they're supposed to win. And as I said, I'm not going to drop a 13-3 team from last year too much just due to a tough road loss in week 1, especially considering that one could argue they were screwed by the refs and bad breaks. Cincy wasn't even a playoff team last year...it'll take more than one close home win for them to move higher.

The Ravens offense STANK tonight. If they play that way all season, even their defense won't be able to stop the bleeding. Looks like they would be better off with Boller than McNair. McNair looked old and uninterested.

 

[Steel Dillo]

Sorry, but it is gonna take more than beating the hapless Browns before I am ready to declare a team that was under .500 team last year a top team this year.

Just nitpickin... but the Steelrs were not below .500 last year.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Sorry, but it is gonna take more than beating the hapless Browns before I am ready to declare a team that was under .500 team last year a top team this year.

Just nitpickin... but the Steelrs were not below .500 last year.

Oops, my bad. My point still stands, though, that beating the Browns does not make a team worthy of being a top 5 or 6 team as of yet.I would say Carolina was much more impressive in winning on the road this weekend, yet they are at 12?

 

[jonessed]

I believe new England should have their own tier.Best Team in History

It's Reggie Bush part two.

 

[Burning Sensation]

Dallas 9, and Giants 27? The Giants almost beat the Cowboys in Dallas.

 

[Assani Fisher]

Yeah, the Steelers are definitely way too high. While I could see them being that high eventually, they need to beat a decent team before warranting a top spot. And I would put Indy first, simply because they ARE the defending champs.

The fact that a team is the defending champ means nothing to my rankings. I think that NE would be slightly favored on a neutral field right now, so I give them the nod.

I don't know about that. Nothing New England has done on defense makes me think they would be able to stop the Colts offense. It would be like the AFC title game all over again. And, yes, Indy would have a hard time stopping NE's offense, but considering how well they shut down the Saints offense, I think they could a decent enough job against NE's.

And I realize that most non-Steelers homers probably disagree with my ranking of them. I think they'll suprise a lot of people this year, and week 1 did nothing to change my mind.

Shouldn't rankings be based off of how good teams are, not how good you think they will be? Just asking. Sorry, but it is gonna take more than beating the hapless Browns before I am ready to declare a team that was under .500 team last year a top team this year.

Indy and NE were virtually identical last year....Indy won a close game that could've changed with one break going the other way. NE improved much more in the offseason imo.I have no clue what you're saying about the Steelers. I think they are that good right now. As for last year, it was a fluke imo. They have much of the same team as their SB year. Big Ben is back healthy and confident, and Holmes' improvment will spark that offense.

 

[Spartans Rule]

Dallas 9, and Giants 27? The Giants almost beat the Cowboys in Dallas.

I'm guessing maybe the Giants are being shafted for all the injuries in Week 1? They certainly aren't that bad when healthy.

 

[Assani Fisher]

Sorry, but it is gonna take more than beating the hapless Browns before I am ready to declare a team that was under .500 team last year a top team this year.

Just nitpickin... but the Steelrs were not below .500 last year.

Oops, my bad. My point still stands, though, that beating the Browns does not make a team worthy of being a top 5 or 6 team as of yet.I would say Carolina was much more impressive in winning on the road this weekend, yet they are at 12?

From my first paragraph:Also there are some teams that I'm higher on than most(Tenn and Pitt would be two examples), so don't take my rankings simply as an overreaction to week 1.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Indy and NE were virtually identical last year....Indy won a close game that could've changed with one break going the other way. NE improved much more in the offseason imo.

We shall see. But really, either could have been number one.

I have no clue what you're saying about the Steelers. I think they are that good right now.

Because they beat the terrible Browns? You could take 53 FBGs and beat the Browns.

 

[Assani Fisher]

Dallas 9, and Giants 27? The Giants almost beat the Cowboys in Dallas.

Also there are some teams that I'm higher on than most(Tenn and Pitt would be two examples), so don't take my rankings simply as an overreaction to week 1.Please understand this people. Its just one week...I'm not going to base everything upon it.

The Cowboys were a playoff team last year. Romo should only be better.

The Giants lost their best player and now have their starting QB hurt.

 

[BoltBacker]

Teams 1-0...

NE

INDY

SD

den

CAR

PIT

DAL

SEA

GB

CIN

TEN

WAS

HOU

MIN

DET

SF

Teams 0-1

CHI

NO

PHI

BAL

NYG

NYJ

BUF

TB

JAX

STL

MIA

KC

ARZ

CLE

oak

ATL

 

[Ghost Rider]

Dallas 9, and Giants 27? The Giants almost beat the Cowboys in Dallas.

I'm guessing maybe the Giants are being shafted for all the injuries in Week 1? They certainly aren't that bad when healthy.

I don't know. I think AS definitely penalized them because of their injuries, and rightly so, but their defense is awful. Dallas' offense is good, but not that good. I probably wouldn't have had Dallas that high, simply because their defense looked sorry, too, but I agree with where he has the Giants.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Please understand this people. Its just one week...I'm not going to base everything upon it.

I know. And please know that I am debating these things with you in a nice way. I like doing power ranking and such, too, so I am just trying to spark a friendly debate.

 

[westyplz]

I will just say these teams should change by at least two spots.

Teams that should go up in the rankings:

Cincy

Carolina

Detroit

New York Giants

Teams that should go down in the rankings:

Pittsburgh

Baltimore

Philadelphia

 

[mad sweeney]

Baltimore's O looked terrible against an improved but mediocre Bengals D. They lost Lewis most likely for a while at least and will continue to be without Ogden. McNair is dinged and if it;s a groin issue will likely linger all season, even if he stays in he had how many turnovers and overthrown receivers? Clayton was a non factor and Heap stone handed a TD. There's no way they belong in the 2nd tier after tonight. I know it was a road game but they looked terrible and if not for Ed Reed they wouldn't even have had a chance to get royally boned at the end (which btw cost me my game). I also could care less that they got boned, payback for the Seahawks game a cople years ago where they got an extra timeout and went on to tie and win in OT so tough nutz Ravens.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

WEEK 1 CHEATER RANKINGS....

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[BigSteelThrill]

Sorry for the hijack... I am just having some fun goofin' around.

I like your list AF. I think that Dallas should be in the second tier though.

 

[Assani Fisher]

Please understand this people. Its just one week...I'm not going to base everything upon it.

I know. And please know that I am debating these things with you in a nice way. I like doing power ranking and such, too, so I am just trying to spark a friendly debate.

yeah totally understood....sorry if I ever come across as less than friendly. And pretty much its just a guessing game after only one week, so opinions will surely be varied.

 

[Spartans Rule]

I think that Dallas should be in the second tier though.

I agree. The offense is just stacked and when they get Terrence Newman back the defense will be much better. I could see the Cowboys winning the NFC.

 

[Spartans Rule]

I will just say these teams should change by at least two spots.

Teams that should go up in the rankings:

Cincy

Carolina

Detroit

New York Giants

Teams that should go down in the rankings:

Pittsburgh

Baltimore

Philadelphia

The Lions UP from 18?I know there's a lot to like but that secondary that gave up 300 yards passing to Josh McCown and Oakland is going to be their downfall. I can't see putting them in the top half of the league.

 

[Godsbrother]

Yeah, the Steelers are definitely way too high. While I could see them being that high eventually, they need to beat a decent team before warranting a top spot. I would put Indy first, simply because they ARE the defending champs.I would also not have the Ravens that high, in light of how poor their offense looked tonight against an average Bengals defense.

:( I agree with all of this although I was surprised to see Cincy's defense play so well.

 

[maxwell1295]

WEEK 1 CHEATER RANKINGS....PATRIOTS...................Rosie Ruiz...Blacksox...........Tonya Harding...Joe NeikroBen Johnson......Russian Skating Judges......Barry BondsRafael Palmeiro....Danny Almonte.....Sammy SosaMark McGwire....Floyd Landis

 

[Snotbubbles]

Suprised to see Cincy ranked after Baltimore after tonight's game.

It was in Cincy, so they're supposed to win. And as I said, I'm not going to drop a 13-3 team from last year too much just due to a tough road loss in week 1, especially considering that one could argue they were screwed by the refs and bad breaks. Cincy wasn't even a playoff team last year...it'll take more than one close home win for them to move higher.

Then wouldn't that same argument hold true for Philadelphia.

 

[ravnzfan]

Baltimore's O looked terrible against an improved but mediocre Bengals D. They lost Lewis most likely for a while at least and will continue to be without Ogden. McNair is dinged and if it;s a groin issue will likely linger all season, even if he stays in he had how many turnovers and overthrown receivers? Clayton was a non factor and Heap stone handed a TD. There's no way they belong in the 2nd tier after tonight. I know it was a road game but they looked terrible and if not for Ed Reed they wouldn't even have had a chance to get royally boned at the end (which btw cost me my game). I also could care less that they got boned, payback for the Seahawks game a cople years ago where they got an extra timeout and went on to tie and win in OT so tough nutz Ravens.

:bitter or ST will return one in ~1/2 their games, so this shouldn't be a big suprise

Raven's offense outgained the Bengal O, BTW

McNair looked rough....really rough...but the running game was decent @24-107-1 (vs 20-55-0 for Cinncy)

my question is why the f didn't they run more, given McNair's groin injury in the 1st qtr?

they belong in the top 10, albeit maybe not 6...Steelers are top 10 also, no question these 2 duke it out for the division

this list will have teams bounce around all year, as the frauds start to weed themselves out next week

I think the Jets and KC have real potential to drop into that bottom 6 group, while Okaland will get enough done to pass their division rival

 

[Stillers Jr.]

WEEK 1 CHEATER RANKINGS....PATRIOTS

I have to admit, this one was funny.

 

[Despyzer]

Teams 0-1KC

shouldn't this be "kc"?

 

[djcolts]

Re: Colts, NE and SD. We will know a LOT more next week what the order should be. NE/SD is getting plenty of discussion already, and I want to see how the Colts play on the road against a division opponent with an offense designed to give the Colts D fits.

 

[redman]

The Chiefs should be in the bottom two with the Browns until they show any signs of anything. Those two teams absolutely are teh suck.

 

[Sheriff66]

Sorry, but it is gonna take more than beating the hapless Browns before I am ready to declare a team that was under .500 team last year a top team this year.

Just nitpickin... but the Steelrs were not below .500 last year.

Oops, my bad. My point still stands, though, that beating the Browns does not make a team worthy of being a top 5 or 6 team as of yet.I would say Carolina was much more impressive in winning on the road this weekend, yet they are at 12?

Did you forget Ben did a faceplant into and Olds last year ? They started 2-6, then went 6-2, and did what they were supposed to do to a crappy team, DOMINATE. 7-2 in their last 9 games, I would say they are back to being a contender, second teir seems about right to me.Cincy should be teir 2, B-More should be teir 3 or less with how they looked last night and all the injuries.

 

[Assani Fisher]

Suprised to see Cincy ranked after Baltimore after tonight's game.

It was in Cincy, so they're supposed to win. And as I said, I'm not going to drop a 13-3 team from last year too much just due to a tough road loss in week 1, especially considering that one could argue they were screwed by the refs and bad breaks. Cincy wasn't even a playoff team last year...it'll take more than one close home win for them to move higher.

Then wouldn't that same argument hold true for Philadelphia.

Green Bay is not a tough road loss imo...they are a team that good teams should beat. I could be wrong, jmho.

 

[vichawkfan]

Saints defense doesn't look like it's very good....and Peyton better get his head out of the clouds and start calling some better plays.

 

[Godsbrother]

Saints defense doesn't look like it's very good....and Peyton better get his head out of the clouds and start calling some better plays.

Not that I disagree with you but Indy makes a lot of defenses look bad.

 

[Spartans Rule]

Saints defense doesn't look like it's very good....and Peyton better get his head out of the clouds and start calling some better plays.

Do you mean Payton? I think Peyton is doing a good job with play selection so far this year.

 

[shredhead]

As a general rule, I'll give teams a free pass for losing a road game against a tough opponent in week 1.So I'm not going to be dropping teams like Chicago, NO, or Baltimore too much(probably drop the Saints the most since they got blown out). Also there are some teams that I'm higher on than most(Tenn and Pitt would be two examples), so don't take my rankings simply as an overreaction to week 1.

Tier #1: The Big 3

1. NE Indy

2. Indy NE

3. SD

Tier #2: The legit contenders

4. Chicago

5. Pittsburgh

6. Baltimore Denver

7. Denver Dallas

8. New Orleans (Right team, wrong tier for now. They will be in this tier but don't deserve it yet!)

Tier #3: The wannabe contenders

I think Carolina is similar to Pittsburgh. Very impressive week 1 win for them. As I said, I really like Tennessee this year too. Some will argue that Philly is low, but blame that on their poor week 1 showing.

9. Dallas Baltimore

10. Seattle Carolina

11. Cincy

12. Carolina Seattle

13. Tennesee Philly

14. Philly Tennesee (should be in next tier down)

Tier #4: Middle of the pack

Clearly the biggest and most muddled tier. As for now, think of all these teams as pretty interchangable. I'm not going to argue any of their rankings too much, and they'll all have a chance to move a lot based upon their showings next week.

15. NY Jets

16. Jacksonville

17. Minnesota

18. Detroit

19. Washington

20. Green Bay

21. San Francisco

22. Arizona

23. St Louis

24. Houston

25. KC

26. Buffalo

Tier #5: The bottom feeders

Not much to say here.

27. NY Giants

28. Oakland

29. Miami

30. TB

31. Atlanta

32. Cleveland

Good list! I just made a few minor adjustments. I'm a Denver homer and don't like having them that high, but not sure who to put ahead of them. Prolly should put Dallas ahead of them.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Sorry, but it is gonna take more than beating the hapless Browns before I am ready to declare a team that was under .500 team last year a top team this year.

Just nitpickin... but the Steelrs were not below .500 last year.

Oops, my bad. My point still stands, though, that beating the Browns does not make a team worthy of being a top 5 or 6 team as of yet.I would say Carolina was much more impressive in winning on the road this weekend, yet they are at 12?

Did you forget Ben did a faceplant into and Olds last year ? They started 2-6, then went 6-2, and did what they were supposed to do to a crappy team, DOMINATE. 7-2 in their last 9 games, I would say they are back to being a contender, second teir seems about right to me.

I could see the Steelers being a contender again this year, but given their easy September schedule, it is gonna take at least a month before I am ready to put them in the top 7 or 8. Right now, they are not a top 5 AFC team, IMO. I would put Indy, NE, SD, Denver, and Cinn all ahead of them.

 

[BGP]

I believe new England should have their own tier.Best Team in History

They will have to win 5 super bowls in total this decade for that. And I think it will happen.

 

[Assani Fisher]

Sorry, but it is gonna take more than beating the hapless Browns before I am ready to declare a team that was under .500 team last year a top team this year.

Just nitpickin... but the Steelrs were not below .500 last year.

Oops, my bad. My point still stands, though, that beating the Browns does not make a team worthy of being a top 5 or 6 team as of yet.I would say Carolina was much more impressive in winning on the road this weekend, yet they are at 12?

Did you forget Ben did a faceplant into and Olds last year ? They started 2-6, then went 6-2, and did what they were supposed to do to a crappy team, DOMINATE. 7-2 in their last 9 games, I would say they are back to being a contender, second teir seems about right to me.

I could see the Steelers being a contender again this year, but given their easy September schedule, it is gonna take at least a month before I am ready to put them in the top 7 or 8. Right now, they are not a top 5 AFC team, IMO. I would put Indy, NE, SD, Denver, and Cinn all ahead of them.

So basically you have no balls to make a gutsy prediction?(joking of course)I mean, it sounds like you definitely think Pit could be a top team, but instead of picking one side or the other you're just going to sit and wait until its obvious.

 

[Ghost Rider]

No, I am just not going to jump the gun and put a team that high because they beat up on a Browns team that me, you, and 9 other guys could probably beat.

 

[CrossEyed]

Sorry, but it is gonna take more than beating the hapless Browns before I am ready to declare a team that was under .500 team last year a top team this year.

Just nitpickin... but the Steelrs were not below .500 last year.

Oops, my bad. My point still stands, though, that beating the Browns does not make a team worthy of being a top 5 or 6 team as of yet.I would say Carolina was much more impressive in winning on the road this weekend, yet they are at 12?

Did you forget Ben did a faceplant into and Olds last year ? They started 2-6, then went 6-2, and did what they were supposed to do to a crappy team, DOMINATE. 7-2 in their last 9 games, I would say they are back to being a contender, second teir seems about right to me.

I could see the Steelers being a contender again this year, but given their easy September schedule, it is gonna take at least a month before I am ready to put them in the top 7 or 8. Right now, they are not a top 5 AFC team, IMO. I would put Indy, NE, SD, Denver, and Cinn all ahead of them.

Why put Cincy ahead of them? Cincy had a game at home last year that could have put them into the playoffs and couldn't beat the Steelers. And I really didn't thin they played all that well last night. I agree with Indy, NE and SD. I'll have to see a little more from Denver before I make a decision on that one.

 

[Snotbubbles]

Suprised to see Cincy ranked after Baltimore after tonight's game.

It was in Cincy, so they're supposed to win. And as I said, I'm not going to drop a 13-3 team from last year too much just due to a tough road loss in week 1, especially considering that one could argue they were screwed by the refs and bad breaks. Cincy wasn't even a playoff team last year...it'll take more than one close home win for them to move higher.

Then wouldn't that same argument hold true for Philadelphia.

Green Bay is not a tough road loss imo...they are a team that good teams should beat. I could be wrong, jmho.

Same thing with Cincinnati. They are an 8-8 team. They were 4-4 at home last year. I wouldn't exactly call that a tough place to play.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Why put Cincy ahead of them? Cincy had a game at home last year that could have put them into the playoffs and couldn't beat the Steelers. And I really didn't thin they played all that well last night. I agree with Indy, NE and SD. I'll have to see a little more from Denver before I make a decision on that one.

That was last year. Using that logic, then the 49ers should be ahead of the Broncos, since the 49ers kept the Broncos out of the playoffs last year by winning in Denver week 17, and since they are both 1-0. Call me crazy, but beating the Ravens at home is much more impressive than beating the Browns on the road. You Steelers' fans are always a crazy bunch, get all bent out of shape when others think they are not as good as you think they are. Bottom line...with a new (and unproven) head coach, it remains to be seen how good the Steelers will be, once they starting play good teams. If Cowher were still there, I would think differently.

 

[CrossEyed]

Why put Cincy ahead of them? Cincy had a game at home last year that could have put them into the playoffs and couldn't beat the Steelers. And I really didn't thin they played all that well last night. I agree with Indy, NE and SD. I'll have to see a little more from Denver before I make a decision on that one.

That was last year. Using that logic, then the 49ers should be ahead of the Broncos, since the 49ers kept the Broncos out of the playoffs last year by winning in Denver week 17, and since they are both 1-0. Call me crazy, but beating the Ravens at home is much more impressive than beating the Browns on the road. You Steelers' fans are always a crazy bunch, get all bent out of shape when others think they are not as good as you think they are. Bottom line...with a new (and unproven) head coach, it remains to be seen how good the Steelers will be, once they starting play good teams. If Cowher were still there, I would think differently.

This is essentially the same team that won the SB 2 years ago and went 15-1 the year before that. They could have easily won 11 games last year if not for the unusual amount of turnovers. And Tomlin has done nothing but impress since he arrived. No reason to think the Steelers aren't a top 4 or 5 AFC team this year.And I'm not bent out of shape at all, just making my point.

 

[sho nuff]

I know the Offense looked suspect.

But how is Green Bay ranked below Detroit and Minny?

Sorry, who would not have beat up on Oakland and Atlanta?

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Top 5

1. Indianapolis

2. New England

3. San Diego

4. Pittsburgh

5. Seattle/Dallas

Bottom 5

28. NYG

29. Miami

30. Atlanta

31. KC

32. Cleveland