Friday, November 21, 2008

NFL Power Ranking, Week 11

As the season heats up and the playoff picture becomes a little clearer, Just My Opinion: Just the Facts returns with a current NFL power ranking:

10) Arizona (7-3):
    The phoenix is on fire thru the air, so is Warner. Wins over Dallas and Buffalo get you on the list.
9) Indianapolis (6-4):
    Losing to teams you should beat (Chicago, Green Bay), and beating teams you should lose to (Pittsburgh, New England) is not the way to get to the playoffs. But it does get you on the power rankings.
8) NY Jets (7-3):
    Classic Favre is tossing the INTs at a higher rate than in the frozen tundra. But he doesn't have the Defense to allow it. Reign that in and you might see the post season.
7) Dallas (6-4):
    Tough stretch without Romo at the helm. Wins against Philadelphia, Green Bay and Washington get you on the list. Losses to Arizona and St. Louis means you're mired in the bottom five.
6) Tampa Bay (7-3):
    The silent striker. No one is talking about you. But big wins over Carolina and Green Bay put you on the map.
5) New England (6-4):
    Bradyless second place? Something must be going right in Foxboro. Compare what Cassel's done to the Romoless 'Boys. The division is still within reach.
4) NY Giants (9-1):
    Perhaps the most inflated record in the league, but 9 and 1 none the less. Only impressive win was against a healthy Philadelphia. Tough stretch coming up after Arizona: Washington, Philadelphia, Dallas, Carolina. Your post season will be decided there.
3) Carolina (8-2):
    Like The Bucs, you are quietly beating key teams. With a relatively easy schedule headed into the playoffs 12-4 isn't out of the question.
2) Tennessee (10-0):
    Inflated record like the Giants, except that you are winning big against the bad teams. Your first challenge of the year doesn't come until week 16 against Pittsburgh. Then you face of against your nemesis Colts for the last game of the season.
1) Pittsburgh (7-3):
    First in overall defense. First in defense against the run. First in defense against the pass. 2nd in points allowed. You'll play the role of spoiler when you face Tennessee.


Apu. It's been a loooong time since you've commented! Tell me what you think! Everyone else is also free to share their opinion!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Marc,

I agree with your power rankings but not in the order you have them. Mines would go:

Giants
Steelers
Titans
Dallas
Jets
Cardinals
Patriots
Carolina
Tampa bay
Indy

I am not even sure I would include Indy on the list.

Bill

Anonymous said...

Marc,

Revised.

Giants
Steelers
Jets
Patriots
Dallas
Titans
Arizona
Carolina
Tampa bay
Indy

Bill

Anonymous said...

Marc,

I just remembered a bumper sticker from a few years back. Thought you would like it. It read, Guns don't kill people, NFL players do. Reading the Burress headline a few minutes ago reminded me of that one.

Bill