Power Rankings

by Brandon

1. Tennessee Titans

No better time for a bye week than this. With almost every good team losing this week the TItans regain their spot on the top, in no small part due to their outstanding defense. While the lineup of teams faced may not blow anyone away, they’ve managed to win them all so far.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers

While resting up and getting healthy, the Steelers were able to watch just about every other team around them lose. With the return of FWP on the horizon and the possible emergence of Mewelde Moore, they may have some running game to help out Ben’s magic shoulder. At this point in the season however, they can’t afford any more injuries as the schedule gets very tough from here on.

3. NY Giants

This was an extremely sloppy game for the Giants, in every aspect. Giants fans should be worried as this is not the way you want to lose to a team that has been struggling all year to get any sort of offense going. Even worse was Eli Manning coughing up 3 picks, one for a TD. They never managed to force the Browns to punt, an extremely disturbing statistic.

4. Buffalo Bills

Along with the Titans and Steelers, they were helped by a bye week and one where many teams fell to lesser competition much as they did the week prior. They will be depending on the return of Trent Edwards, as Losman just seemed unable to keep the same spark going on offense, and it will be especially important against San Diego this week.

5. Tampa Bay Buccanneers

Do not sleep on this team. With Garcia seemingly back at the helm good things will happen. His generally mistake free play will aid their terrific defense and their offensive production benefited for it. After dominating a Panthers team that never showed up for the game, they should roll over the Seahawks.

6. Carolina Panthers

Never has a team come out so flat as the Panthers did this past weekend. More errors on special teams and the inability to run the ball seemingly echoed their poor performance against the VIkings on week 3. This team will have to collect itself and prepare to face the Saints and Cardinals who are both coming off convincing wins.

7. Washington Redskins

While some fans may cry parody in response to this game, a contender like Washington can’t afford to give up winnable games in a tough division like the NFC East. With statistics seemingly in the favor of the Skins, there is no excuse for giving it away. The lone bright spot was a very good performance again from Portis, but it wasn’t enough in the end.

8. Atlanta Falcons

What a difference a year makes. With a new head coach and QB at the helm this team seems poised to prove to everyone the Michael VIck era is well behind them. Matt Ryan had another great performance against a very good defense. Things are looking up heading into their bye week giving them a breather before heading to Philadelphia.

9. Indianapolis Colts

The Colts are back to playing Colts football, and most importantly any rumor of their new stadium being curse has vanished. While the losses of Addai and Hart may be concerning, Peyton is back throwing the ball on target and scoring at will. The defense had an even better performance, completely shutting down Baltimore’s strong run game.

10. St Louis Cardinals

This may finally be the Cardinals team many were hoping to see years and years ago. When faced with a tough situation against a talented team, they held firm and pulled out the win despite some questionable calls. With an extremely weak division surrounding them, the Cardinals fans may be looking forward to their first playoff birth in years.