Week 6 Power Rankings

[VC15]

2008 Power Rankings: Week 6

1 (1) Giants 4-0-0 Hanging 44 on the Seahawks without Plaxico Burress was a strong statement. It will take more than the Browns to knock this team off course. (MM)
2 (2) Titans 5-0-0 They benefited from an iffy call in Baltimore but more than matched up physically. Class of the AFC is off, then at KC before a home Monday nighter vs. Colts. (PK)
3 (6) Redskins 4-1-0 This team should be 7-1 at the midway point. Jim Zorn has made all the right moves over the past month. (MM)
4 (3) Cowboys 4-1-0 Wade Phillips says not to worry about the ugly win over the Bengals. But it's definitely cause for concern. (MM)
5 (5) Steelers 4-1-0 After the victory at Jacksonville, it's time to consider the Steelers as one of the elite. (JW)
6 (7) Panthers 4-1-0 The Panthers are solid all the way around and getting better. (PY)
7 (11) Broncos 4-1-0 The Broncos showed they can win games on defense. If they show they can do it consistently, the Broncos will be in good shape all season long. (BW)
8 (4) Bills 4-1-0 The Bills hit a speed bump on their way to what could have been an undefeated record at their bye. Trent Edwards was knocked out of the game with a concussion and will need the extra time to regroup. All the Bills will. (TG)
9 (13) Patriots 3-1-0 The Patriots got just what they needed after their bye week. They bounced back from their crushing Week 3 loss to the Dolphins with a methodical victory over the 49ers. (TG)
10 (18) Bears 3-2-0 You can't fight it right now: The Bears are the best team in the NFC North. Kyle Orton is no game-manager, either. (KS)
11 (17) Colts 2-2-0 The miraculous win probably said more about the Texans than the Colts, who remain disturbingly out of sync. Troubles will be hard to fix against Baltimore. (PK)
12 (9) Eagles 2-3-0 Remember when we thought this was a top-five team? Seems like such a long time ago now. (MM)
13 (10) Buccaneers 3-2-0 The Bucs need to find an offense as they head into division showdown with Carolina. (PY)
14 (20) Cardinals 3-2-0 Adrian Wilson's return restores swagger to defense. Kurt Warner regains grip on offense. (MS)
15 (14) Ravens 2-2-0 The Ravens played well the past two weeks and have nothing to show for it. Can this team keep bouncing back from tough losses? (JW)
16 (8) Chargers 2-3-0 The Chargers are perplexing. They've lost three games by a total of 10 points, but the reality is San Diego is 2-3 and needs to get in gear soon. (BW)
17 (12) Jaguars 2-3-0 The defense hasn't been what many expected, and the secondary needs to get well in time for trip to Denver. (PK)
18 (19) Jets 2-2-0 Brett Favre has an extra week of prep time to help the Jets maintain the momentum they gained heading into their bye week. (TG)
19 (21) Vikings 2-3-0 The Vikings saved their season Monday night -- with a big assist from the Saints. (KS)
20 (24) Falcons 3-2-0 Matt Ryan won at Lambeau Field. That means he can win anywhere. (PY)
21 (15) Packers 2-3-0 Injuries, especially on defense, are catching up to the Packers. (KS)
22 (16) Saints 2-3-0 Saints have been handing away wins. (PY)
23 (26) Dolphins 2-2-0 A second straight win over a preseason AFC favorite has the Dolphins surging. They're only 2-2, but hope is being restored..(TG)
24 (22) 49ers 2-3-0 Road from 2-3 to a likely 2-5 is a slippery one for Mike Nolan. (MS)
25 (25) Browns 1-3-0 Following the bye, the Browns are finally healthy. Let's see what they're really made of when they play host to the Giants next game. (JW)
26 (23) Seahawks 1-3-0 The Seahawks' run of four consecutive division titles might be coming to an end. Will Seattle put up a fight? (MS)
27 (28) Raiders 1-3-0 With the Lane Kiffin saga behind them, the Raiders need to enter the Tom Cable era playing with the same intensity they did in the final three weeks of the Kiffin era. (BW)
28 (27) Texans 0-4-0 Once, a game against Miami looked like it would be relief from a tough starting stretch. Not anymore. (PK)
29 (29) Chiefs 1-4-0 The Chiefs stagger into their bye with a 1-4 record on the heels of a 34-0 loss at Carolina. The question is, will the Chiefs want to come back when their bye week is over?
30 (30) Bengals 0-5-0 Perhaps the Bengals should move to the NFC East. They seem to play their best games against elite competition. (JW)
31 (31) Lions 0-4-0 Sorry. This is one of the worst teams we've ever seen. (KS)
32 (32) Rams 0-4-0 Jim Haslett's first game as Rams head coach takes him to Washington. Not a good place to start. (MS)

Still number one. Loaded at every skill position with a great o-line and defense.

 

[A.E]

I'll agree with most of it.

A lot of gripes around the net about the Giants being on top. Most of them coming from Cowboys' fans. Bottom line, the Giants are the most well-balanced team in the NFL period. "Silent Killers" this season...'hats off' for that defensive front 7 stepping up & putting together one hell of a pass rush in the absence of Osi.

Gotta love the poise and leadership from Eli this season. I think he looks more like a quarterback this season than he ever has. Brandon Jacobs...never did I imagine this guy would be putting up the numbers he has to this point.

Who the f*ck needs Plax's attitude problem in that locker room right now?

Even more props to Tom Coughlin for keeping that team focused week to week as well.

 

[JoshHoward5]

Yay Lions not last.

 

[.GR]

Steelers at 5. I'll take it. We really need the bye this week with Willie and EVERYONE banged up. Got a tough schedule aleady.

 

[DC4]

How bout them dolphins

 

[VC15]

How bout them dolphins

Patriots without Tom Brady
Chargers with lots of question marks

 

[Giantmetfan07]

everyones got injury problems but its the teams that overcome them that are the best. Tough sh!t NE and SD, and go G-MEN!!

 

[Giantmetfan07]

Also if history says anything, the Giants have about an 80% chance of making the playoffs. I saw it a few days. and am trying to find it online. But they mentioned that the last 5 times they started 4-0, they Lost Super bowl, and made playoffs 4 out of 5 times. Cant remember exact details but I believe thats what it was. Correct me if im wrong.

And what impresses me the most about this offense, is their offensive line looks like their having fun out there. I used to insult this o-line 2 years ago, for terrible pass protection. Now they work in such great sync...

 

[Yankees2772]

Panthers baby!

 

[Hoffa]

Wow at Cowboys!

 

[Giantmetfan07]

wow as in better than u thought or wow as in worse?

Another thing thats come to shock to me, but is expected due to injuries, is CHargers. I really hope they heal up soon and get back into the mix.

 

[Hoffa]

wow as in better than u thought or wow as in worse?

Another thing thats come to shock to me, but is expected due to injuries, is CHargers. I really hope they heal up soon and get back into the mix.

As in worse, ESPN and FoxSports keeps B.Sin. But Romo is a ffaaggoott, he is becoming a bum every week.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

YEAH BENGALS!!!! 30th... ....again.... I don't see that getting better anytime soon... possibly worse...

 

[Giantmetfan07]

i agree, i think they are worse than top 5. They got the offense but havent been able to perform too great on defense.

 

[Dice-J]

everyones got injury problems but its the teams that overcome them that are the best. Tough sh!t NE and SD, and go G-MEN!!

I'd like to see Giants without Eli. They'd suck.

 

[dez]

I'd like to see Giants without Eli. They'd suck.

But we dont, and you do. Tough luck.

 

[JoshHoward5]

Wow at Cowboys!

Please tell me how they would be higher then the 4-1 Redskins who beat them, and two 5-0 teams. I would like to hear this.

 

[VC15]

I'd like to see Giants without Eli. They'd suck.

I'd like to see the Patriots without Tom Brady. Oh wait, they are without Tom Brady and they lost to the Dolphins.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

dont underestimate the dolphins this year, their surprising everyone. Their not a playoff contender, but their headed in the right direction. As for eli, this is coming from the same people who two years ago told me (not just you, but all my friends who are Pats and Jets fans) eli is horrible.

And we have lost players due to retirement and injury so we're not 100% healthy. We're a very well rounded team that has a lot of depth at all positions.

BTW, after seeing a Red Sox game 2 weeks ago, and seeign some shirts sold on the street, I'd like to make an anouncement to all Pats Fans... GET OVER IT.