Now two weeks in to the season we start to have some moving in the power rankings. We don’t want to crown any teams yet or count anyone out because after all there’s only been two games so far. Were still trying to figure out who are the contenders and who are the pretenders. Here’s out best shot:
1. New York Giants (2-0) ↑1
Their defense picked off Romo three times and it looks like they have some receivers in Steve Smith and Mario Manningham.
2. Baltimore Ravers (2-0) ↑1
The offense looked good again in San Diego and the defense stepped up when needed.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) ↓2
I’m not going to slam the Steelers for losing by a field goal on the road in a game where thier kicked misses two kicks.
4. New Orleans Saints (2-0) ↑5
Can anybody stop the Saints offense after they dropped 48 on a Philly D that made Jake Delhomme look silly the week before.
5. Atlanta Falcons (2-0) ↑2
Another impressive win and great chemistry building between Matt Ryan and Tony Gonzalez.
6. Minnesota Vikings (2-0) -
Another win but they’re beating up on the Browns and Lions.
7. New York Jets (2-0) ↑10
The defensive hasn’t allowed a touchdown yet and Sanchez isn’t playing like anything but a rookie.
8. Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) ↓4
Can’t blame them for losing to the Saints with Kolb at quarterback.
9. Indianapolis Colts (2-0) ↑1
Got the job done despite not having the ball for over three fourths of the game.
10. New England Patriots (1-1) ↓5
A wake up call for Brady and the Pats. Now let’s see how they respond.
11. Green Bay Packers (1-1) ↓3
A bad loss at home and they need to fix the o-line.
12. Chicago Bears (1-1) ↑2
Now everyone understands why the Bears traded for Jay Cutler.
13. San Diego Chargers (1-1) -
Played the Ravens tough without L.T.
14. San Francisco 49ers (2-0) ↑2
Are they the real deal? Frank Gore certainly looked the part.
15. Dallas Cowboys (1-1) ↓3
What a way to open the stadium? Your franchise QB throws 3 picks as you lose at the gun to your arch rivals.
16. Arizona Cardinals (1-1) ↓1
Beat the Jags but they don’t look like the same team as last year.
17. Tennessee Titans (0-2) ↓6
Two close losses and it doesn’t get any easier as they travel to take on the Jets.
18. Buffalo Bills (1-1) -
A Leodis McKelvin away from 2-0. Fred Jackson has made the backfield a 50-50 split.
19. Denver Broncos (2-0) ↑4
Maybe they’re not so bad. But then again it was the Browns.
20. Houston Texans (1-1) ↑4
They looked like a completely different team this week but what’s going on with Steve Slaton?
21. Oakland Raiders (1-1) -
Looked about as bad as you can and still win but they’ll take it.
22. Cincinnati Bengals (1-1) ↑3
A fluke play away from a 2-0 start. Cedric Benson is playing determined football.
23. Miami Dolphins (0-2) ↓1
Dominated the Colts in time of possession but couldn’t close the deal. Have we ever seen a team so inept at running the two minute drills as the Dolphins?
24. Seattle Seahawks (1-1) ↓4
Lost Matt Hasselbeck to injury again but it doesn’t appear to be that serious.
25. Carolina Panthers (0-2) ↑1
After getting embarrassed they came back and fought hard and almost prevailed.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-2) ↓7
The secondary has gotten torched two weeks in a row.
27. Washington Redskins (1-1) -
A very ugly win as they failed to score a touchdown against one of the worst teams in the league.
28. Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) -
Cassel returned but didn’t impress.
29. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-2) -
The secondary again looked awful. Bryon Leftwich might lead the league in attempts.
30. Detroit Lions (0-2) -
Had a couple positives. Matt Stafford threw his first career td and they had the lead at halftime. Stafford also threw two picks and they lost by 14.
31. Cleveland Browns (0-2) -
Were shut down by the Broncos. Braylon Edwards showed some sign of life but Quinn’s job is already being questioned.
32. St. Louis Rams (0-2) -
Other than Steven Jackson this team has no play makers on offense.
