NFL Power Rankings Week 9

We're half way through the regular season and it's been another stellar week for Just My Opinion: Just the Facts! Every team but one was the victor over the opponent that they were expected to defeat based on this power ranking! That makes JMO:JTF 19 for 20 over the past two weeks! The loss by Jacksonville will cause them to fall from 7th. Where did they land? Read on to find out:

1)New England (9-0) Last week: 1

And then there was one! The Patriots have faced and defeated 3 teams this season that had not yet experienced the bitter taste of defeat this season until they faced off against New England. That, in itself, is quite a feat. But overcoming Manning, the Colts, and the zebras* was no small task either. So the Patriots have two games left that concern this writer: Pittsburgh (A saving grace is that it's in Foxboro) and the Giants (If it were the Giants in week 10, I wouldn't be worried, but it's the final game. The game Belichick is notorious for not playing his starters when they are headed to the post season). Once the Steelers are sent packing you may hear the mention of 16-0 on this list. But not before. With a bye next week, the 72 Dolphins will have to keep the Champaigne chilled until much later in the season.

2)Indianapolis (7-1) Last week: 2

It was the latest in any previous season that two undefeated teams met on the field. They are the defending Super Bowl Champions. It was on their home terf, and yet they were 3 point underdogs. Even with the help of the men in black, they were unable to overcome the juggernaught that is New England. I expect that when these two teams face off again in January, the winning team will remain the same, but the margain of victory will be much greater. The game will be in Foxboro and the refs will be unbiased.

3)Dallas (7-1) Last week: 3

That is how it's done. You showed everyone how to man handle a team and leave no question that you are superior. You effectively clipped Philly's wings and kept the post season on the endangered species list for them. Well done!

4)Green Bay (7-1) Last week: 4

I've heard some say that KC is a formidable opponent this year. I've yet to see much evidence of that. It was another come from behind win, but you overcame by 11. That'll do to keep you in the fourth spot.

5)Pittsburgh (6-2) Last week: 5

Handly defeated the Ravens. Prevented them from scoring the entire second half! Now, if I thought you could win over Green Bay that would have jumped you up a notch. But I don't think you can, so you stay where you were before: rounding out the top 5.

6)New York Giants (6-2) Last week: 6

(to the tune of "Bye-bye love") It's your bye week/ you didn't lose, so to speak/ I think you will lose, next week/ Hey do not harbor malice/ it's 'cause you're playing Dallas.

7)Detroit (6-2) Last week: 8

I debated on whether or not to bump you up over the Giants, and at 6-2, that certainly isn't out of the question. But I'm not totally sold that you can be consistant. Seems like you're beating teams you shouldn't be beating and losing to teams you should be walking all over. Display some staying power in the next few weeks and we'll see what happens.

8)Tenessee (6-2) last week: 9

You held Carolina to a single score. Now-a-days that's not so difficult, but you made it look easy. Let's see how you fare against Jacksonville next week, there's the real test. I see your two teams as fairly evenly matched, but I've got you to win, don't let me down.

9)Jacksonville (5-3) Last week: 7

You fell to New Orleans, pretty badly, too. Granted, NO isn't as low as they were, but they aren't on this list, and they probably sit somewhere below TB and SD. Putting them in 13th at best (even that might be too generous). A 41-24 loss should have been enough to plummet you to tenth, but considering what Washington did, you only drop two spots. You're welcome.

10)Washington (5-3) Last week: 10

Ok, you lost 52-7 against NE, then you barely beat the crashing 1-7 Jets by three points? You won, so you stay, but this is your last chance. Make a statement or one of the teams waiting in the wings will take your place!

Off: once again, Nobody: Sure, there are some teams that are inching they're way closer to the list. However, none, as of yet, warrent being a new addition. Once we get this far into the season, there are less teams moving on and off, and more teams moving up and down. Of course, those with the greatest risk of falling off of the list are the ones at the bottom. Watch for Jacksonville vs Tenn this week as the game of the week!

Anyone think that Miami or Saint Louis will win at least one game this year between the two of them?

*I'd just like to point out that not only did the Patriots defeat the Colts, they also defeated the back judge who obviously had money on the game! Someone explain to me how pass interference can be called on the cornerback being taken down by the wide receiver? Or on the wide receiver in the air with his back to the defender? Just wondering.