Dave B’s NFL Power Rankings – Week 2
Week 1 is in the books! It proved why we all crave NFL football. Sensational performances, jaw-dropping upsets and unforeseen story lines make up yet another typically fluid version of this week’s NFL Power Rankings!
Enough talk – let’s get on with Dave B’s Week 2 edition of the Rankings!
1. PATRIOTS (2) – The Pats got it done in Week 1 without a huge performance from their offense! Particularly Wes Welker. Two aspects of their Week 1 game that make them especially scary – they have a running game and the defense, yes the defense looked terrific.
2. 49ERS (4) – Their Week 1 game against Green Bay looked close on paper 30-22 but it really wasn’t as close as it seemed. This team looked like the most complete team in the NFL on Sunday and just barely missed a #1 Ranking this week.
3. RAVENS (6) – Absolute smack down of a good Bengals team on Monday night. Baltimore certainly looks like a contender and the defense didn’t miss a beat without Terrell Suggs.
4. TEXANS (5) – The defense was predictably terrific in Week 1 and Arian Foster scored twice. With Andre Johnson producing to the tune of 119 yards and a TD the Texans are poised for a big year!
5. PACKERS (3) – Lost at home to the Niners and actually looked a tad outclassed. If that defense can’t hold an average San Fran offense down a little there is some concern in Wisconsin!
6. FALCONS (11) – Matt Ryan was sensational in Week 1 passing for two TDs and running for one. Atlanta’s defense held its own but the offense looks elite – enough to ensure that the Falcons will have a very good season.
7. COWBOYS (15) – The Cowboys handily defeated the Super Bowl champions in Week 1 and are the biggest risers in the Rankings. They ran the ball, took care of Tony Romo and defended against the pass. If the O-line and the corner backs hold up the Cowboys could be this year’s surprise!
8. BEARS (8) – Did what they were supposed to do – destroy the Colts. The new addition, Brandon Marshall and Michael Bush immediately paid off – three touchdowns combined!
9. BRONCOS (12) – Are ya drinking the Broncos Kool-Aid? I am! Peyton Manning looked great in Denver’s impressive win over the Steelers – 129.2 rating!
10. LIONS (14) – They were sloppy in their opener and now travel to San Francisco for Week 2. Look for them to drop this week after a slight but undeserved rise this week.
11. STEELERS (10) – lost their opener to a very good looking Broncos team but did so without a few defensive stars. Big Ben played well, the receivers will be better and Jonathan Dwyer looked surprisingly good.
12. EAGLES (9) – may be undeserving of a top 15 spot – the Redskins could have taken this spot! If they play like this in Week 2 look for them to tumble down the Rankings! [soliloquy id=”82219″]
13. GIANTS (1) – Nothing looked good for the defending champs in the opener. From #1 to #13 with a shot!
14. SAINTS (7) – Ugh! The defense was battered by a rookie quarterback albeit that rookie was RG III. Still, the Saints have some work to do to build a little confidence in the coming weeks!
15. JETS (19) – Wow – didn’t see that Week 1 performance coming!
16. CHARGERS (21)
17. REDSKINS (25)
18. BUCCANEERS (26)
19. BENGALS (13)
20. RAIDERS (20)
21. TITANS (18)
22. CARDINALS (24)
23. CHIEFS (16)
24. PANTHERS (23)
25. SEAHAWKS (17)
26. VIKINGS (31)
27. BILLS (22)
28. RAMS (28)
29. COLTS (32)
30. JAGUARS (29)
31. DOLPHINS (27)
32. BROWNS (30)
