January 12th, 2011, Wednesday
MY NFL Team Power Rankings
(Thru Week Wild-Card Weekend)
The first round is complete and we are now four fewer participants in the post season. With Seahawks and the Jets winning, every office pool for the playoffs has been greatly changed and we now have four rematches set up for the divisional round.
Both of the number six seeded teams (Packers, Jets) will be returning to the scene of the crime and seeking redemption after losing in their last matchups with their weekend opponents (Falcons, Patriots). For New York it will be the deciding rubber match and one they would like very much so they can forget the Monday Night Massacre they suffered at the hands of Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Green Bay on the other will be returning to the Georgia Dome hoping to do what very few (only two) teams have been able to do over the past several seasons; quarterback Matt Ryan has won 20 of 22 starts at home.
In the other two matchups, the first will be a bruising rematch of two of the league’s top defenses (Steelers-Ravens) with the nastiest reputations, the other contest will feature Cinderella (the Seahawks) trying to crash the Bears ball at Soldier field. In their first matchup this season the Seahawks blew into Chicago like a strong chill and took the wind out of the Bears sails defeating the “Monsters of the Midway” 23-20.
This weekend is all set for some good football amongst the league’s best, rematches, rubber matches, and redemption may be the running theme, but ultimately it’s just about winning. We have reached the quarterfinals and here’s how they rank as we lead into the Divisional round…
The Post Season Pre-Rankings
1. New England Patriots (14-2): The Patriots may not be saying much now, but they have had two weeks to prepare and have to be feeling confident about facing a team they pummeled 45-3 about a month ago.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4): The Steelers are well rested and good news, they should have safety Troy Polamalu available for this weekend’s AFC North showdown with the Ravens.
3. Atlanta Falcons (13-3): The Falcons love the comforts of the Georgia Dome, in particular quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan is 7-1 this season, with 15 touchdowns, just three picks, and a passer rating of 99.1 at home in 2010.
4. Baltimore Ravens (13-4): The Ravens didn’t say anything with the win over the Chiefs that their opponents have not already seen or heard, but quarterback Joe Flacco will have to play much better than he has in the past if he hopes to win this weekend; Flacco is just 2-4 in his career against the Steelers and has thrown 8 picks on the road this season.
5. Chicago Bears (11-5): The Monsters of the Midway have not been saying much this post season, but you can rest assured they will have plenty say on the field come Sunday. The Bears have used a bone-crushing run defense this season and the arm of quarterback Jay Cutler (23 touchdowns this season) to ride their wave to the post season, but against the Seahawks they may turn to more of an old-school look with a run-heavy offense.
6. New York Jets (12-5): The Jets pulled off an impressive win defeating Peyton Manning and the Colts last weekend, but this Sunday they will face an even more daunting task taking on Tom Brady and company.
7. Green Bay Packers (11-6): The Packers left no doubt last weekend that they are a very dangerous team in the playoffs. With quarterback Aaron Rodgers securing his first career post season win, the cheeseheads are gearing up for what they hope will be the night the lights go out in (the) Georgia (Dome).
8. Seattle Seahawks (8-9): The Seahawks may be the only team under .500 in the playoffs, but already with a victory over their opponents this season, you can’t tell the Bears that they are not dangerous.
9. New Orleans Saints (12-5): The Saints gave it a run, but it was short-lived when their defense decided to vacation early; 41 points allowed to the Seahawks.
10. Philadelphia Eagles (10-7): The Eagles were exposed down the stretch with a shaky ground defense and pass protection issues, but it looks like they found their quarterback (or two) for now
11.Indianapolis Colts (10-7): The Sheriff came up one bullet short and the Colts were sent home packing. A faulty defense and too many mistakes throughout the season made this road a little too tough for even quarterback Peyton Manning.
12. Kansas City Chiefs (10-7): Maybe they weren’t as complete as some thought, but still a great turnaround and great things ahead for Todd Haley and the Chiefs.
The Final Regular Season Rankings
• New England Patriots (14-2)
• Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)
• Atlanta Falcons (13-3)
• Baltimore Ravens (12-4)
• New Orleans Saints (11-5).
• Chicago Bears (11-5)
• New York Jets (11-5)
• Green Bay Packers (10-6)
• Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)
• Indianapolis Colts (10-6)
• Kansas City Chiefs (10-6)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-6)
• New York Giants (10-6)
• San Diego Chargers (9-7)
• Oakland Raiders (8-8)
• Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8)
• Seattle Seahawks (7-9)
• St. Louis Rams (7-9)
• Miami Dolphins (7-9)
• Minnesota Vikings (6-10)
• Dallas Cowboys (6-10)
• Detroit Lions (6-10)
• Houston Texans (6-10)
• Washington Redskins (6-10)
• Tennessee Titans (6-10)
• Arizona Cardinals (6-10)
• Cleveland Browns (5-11)
• San Francisco 49ers (5-11)
• Buffalo Bills (4-12)
• Denver Broncos (4-12)
• Cincinnati Bengals (4-12)
• Carolina Panthers (2-14)
MY NFL Team Power Rankings
(Thru Week Wild-Card Weekend)
The first round is complete and we are now four fewer participants in the post season. With Seahawks and the Jets winning, every office pool for the playoffs has been greatly changed and we now have four rematches set up for the divisional round.
Both of the number six seeded teams (Packers, Jets) will be returning to the scene of the crime and seeking redemption after losing in their last matchups with their weekend opponents (Falcons, Patriots). For New York it will be the deciding rubber match and one they would like very much so they can forget the Monday Night Massacre they suffered at the hands of Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Green Bay on the other will be returning to the Georgia Dome hoping to do what very few (only two) teams have been able to do over the past several seasons; quarterback Matt Ryan has won 20 of 22 starts at home.
In the other two matchups, the first will be a bruising rematch of two of the league’s top defenses (Steelers-Ravens) with the nastiest reputations, the other contest will feature Cinderella (the Seahawks) trying to crash the Bears ball at Soldier field. In their first matchup this season the Seahawks blew into Chicago like a strong chill and took the wind out of the Bears sails defeating the “Monsters of the Midway” 23-20.
This weekend is all set for some good football amongst the league’s best, rematches, rubber matches, and redemption may be the running theme, but ultimately it’s just about winning. We have reached the quarterfinals and here’s how they rank as we lead into the Divisional round…
The Post Season Pre-Rankings
1. New England Patriots (14-2): The Patriots may not be saying much now, but they have had two weeks to prepare and have to be feeling confident about facing a team they pummeled 45-3 about a month ago.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4): The Steelers are well rested and good news, they should have safety Troy Polamalu available for this weekend’s AFC North showdown with the Ravens.
3. Atlanta Falcons (13-3): The Falcons love the comforts of the Georgia Dome, in particular quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan is 7-1 this season, with 15 touchdowns, just three picks, and a passer rating of 99.1 at home in 2010.
4. Baltimore Ravens (13-4): The Ravens didn’t say anything with the win over the Chiefs that their opponents have not already seen or heard, but quarterback Joe Flacco will have to play much better than he has in the past if he hopes to win this weekend; Flacco is just 2-4 in his career against the Steelers and has thrown 8 picks on the road this season.
5. Chicago Bears (11-5): The Monsters of the Midway have not been saying much this post season, but you can rest assured they will have plenty say on the field come Sunday. The Bears have used a bone-crushing run defense this season and the arm of quarterback Jay Cutler (23 touchdowns this season) to ride their wave to the post season, but against the Seahawks they may turn to more of an old-school look with a run-heavy offense.
6. New York Jets (12-5): The Jets pulled off an impressive win defeating Peyton Manning and the Colts last weekend, but this Sunday they will face an even more daunting task taking on Tom Brady and company.
7. Green Bay Packers (11-6): The Packers left no doubt last weekend that they are a very dangerous team in the playoffs. With quarterback Aaron Rodgers securing his first career post season win, the cheeseheads are gearing up for what they hope will be the night the lights go out in (the) Georgia (Dome).
8. Seattle Seahawks (8-9): The Seahawks may be the only team under .500 in the playoffs, but already with a victory over their opponents this season, you can’t tell the Bears that they are not dangerous.
9. New Orleans Saints (12-5): The Saints gave it a run, but it was short-lived when their defense decided to vacation early; 41 points allowed to the Seahawks.
10. Philadelphia Eagles (10-7): The Eagles were exposed down the stretch with a shaky ground defense and pass protection issues, but it looks like they found their quarterback (or two) for now
11.Indianapolis Colts (10-7): The Sheriff came up one bullet short and the Colts were sent home packing. A faulty defense and too many mistakes throughout the season made this road a little too tough for even quarterback Peyton Manning.
12. Kansas City Chiefs (10-7): Maybe they weren’t as complete as some thought, but still a great turnaround and great things ahead for Todd Haley and the Chiefs.
The Final Regular Season Rankings
• New England Patriots (14-2)
• Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)
• Atlanta Falcons (13-3)
• Baltimore Ravens (12-4)
• New Orleans Saints (11-5).
• Chicago Bears (11-5)
• New York Jets (11-5)
• Green Bay Packers (10-6)
• Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)
• Indianapolis Colts (10-6)
• Kansas City Chiefs (10-6)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-6)
• New York Giants (10-6)
• San Diego Chargers (9-7)
• Oakland Raiders (8-8)
• Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8)
• Seattle Seahawks (7-9)
• St. Louis Rams (7-9)
• Miami Dolphins (7-9)
• Minnesota Vikings (6-10)
• Dallas Cowboys (6-10)
• Detroit Lions (6-10)
• Houston Texans (6-10)
• Washington Redskins (6-10)
• Tennessee Titans (6-10)
• Arizona Cardinals (6-10)
• Cleveland Browns (5-11)
• San Francisco 49ers (5-11)
• Buffalo Bills (4-12)
• Denver Broncos (4-12)
• Cincinnati Bengals (4-12)
• Carolina Panthers (2-14)
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