| 2007
Power Rankings: Week 4 |
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Team |
Comments |
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1 |
(1) |
Patriots
(4-0) |
Making it look very easy on both sides of the football, but remember
it's a marathon and not a sprint to the finish in the NFL. |
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2 |
(2) |
Cowboys
(4-0) |
Defense is starting to play to their potential. Watch out
NFC, the Cowboys are about to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. |
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3 |
(3) |
Colts
(4-0) |
People are starting to take them for granted. Can't wait for the
November 4th showdown at home versus the Patriots. |
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4 |
(4) |
Steelers
(3-1) |
Special teams blunder contributed to team's
first loss. Still not sure this is a 3-1 based on skill level or light early season schedule. |
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5 |
(8) |
Packers
(3-0) |
Perfect season so far is impressive, but the rest of the season might not be as kind if they keep having problems running the ball. |
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6 |
(9) |
Seahawks
(3-1) |
The class of the anemic NFC West. If they can avoid longterm injuries
to key personnel they should breeze to another NFC West title. |
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7 |
(12) |
Lions
(3-1) |
Gutsy win against the Bears is a sign that this
team is for real. Three down and seven to go if you're keeping score out
there. |
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8 |
(5) |
Ravens
(2-2) |
Ravens are having a difficult time putting points on the board.
Defense was not prepared in loss to the upstart Browns. |
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9 |
(6) |
Chargers
(1-3) |
Going to need to right the ship quickly to have a chance
to repeat as division champs. Consistency at QB might
be the key factor. |
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10 |
(7) |
Bears
(1-3) |
Key injuries on defense and an unimpressive
offensive unit are not a good combination for a struggling football
team. |
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11 |
(18) |
Buccaneers
(3-1) |
A better team then I had originally considered.
Garcia has been the difference. Serious injuries to key personnel could
prove costly. |
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12 |
(11) |
Broncos
(2-2) |
Struggling Broncos could easily be four down at point. Next four weeks should tell you a little about the character and
makeup of this team. |
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13 |
(10) |
Bengals
(1-3) |
Good timing for a bye week. Lets see if this
underachieving club gets Coach Lewis' message and gets down to
business. |
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14 |
(13) |
Jaguars
(2-1) |
Doing it with mirrors, the Jags hope the bye week will help heal the
wounded and serve as a jump-start for their struggling offense. |
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15 |
(27) |
Giants
(2-2) |
After a very slow start they've experienced an epiphany of
sorts over the last two games with the defense leading the way. |
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16 |
(14) |
Titans
(2-1) |
Running game is suspect, receivers are unproven and QB is still developing, but nobody bothered to tell the young Titans. |
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17 |
(15) |
Texans
(2-2) |
Hit a bump in the road last (Atlanta) but should rebound versus Miami. First-year starter at QB impressive, but no running game is a concern. |
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18 |
(16) |
Panthers
(2-2) |
Could be a long season if Delhomme doesn't return to form. Carr's numbers were better than his on-field performance. |
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19 |
(20) |
Redskins
(2-1) |
The Skins moved up in the power rankings this week -- now if only they
can add a few more byes to their schedule to get it done. |
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20 |
(17) |
Eagles
(1-3) |
Key injuries to key personnel (RB and LOT) were disastrous. Winston Justice in his first start at left tackle was
a total embarrassment. |
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21 |
(19) |
49ers
(2-2) |
The 49ers' performances to date confirm that it's hard win without a dominant signal-caller spinning the football each week. |
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22 |
(28) |
Browns
(2-2) |
Not sure it will last, but I like the way they have responded
to the QB change after the season opener. Defense needs to be more consist. |
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23 |
(26) |
Cardinals
(2-2) |
Lack of consistency necessitated the change to veteran QB Kurt Warner. DT Darnell Dockett has upgraded an already solid defense. |
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24 |
(29) |
Raiders
(2-2) |
Culpepper return to Miami proved that revenge is "oh, so sweet."
Aggressive defense is making things happen. |
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25 |
(24) |
Saints
(0-3) |
A major disappointment on both sides of the football, the Saints need
to regroup quickly to get back into the race. |
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26 |
(21) |
Vikings
(1-3) |
Hard to run your offense with the 33rd- (Holcomb) and 47th-
(Jackson) rated quarterback respectively in the league. |
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27 |
(22) |
Bills
(1-3) |
Trent Edwards (the top college QB in the country last season) was impressive
in his first start of his professional career. |
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28 |
(30) |
Chiefs
(2-2) |
QB Damon Huard came up big in a victory
over the Chargers. Passing game is too dependent on Tony
Gonzalez and needs more balance. |
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29 |
(23) |
Rams
(0-4) |
Injuries have decimated the Rams on both sides of the ball, but
regardless, this team lacks direction, leadership
and toughness. |
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30 |
(25) |
Jets
(1-3) |
Thomas Jones is hitting his stride, but the same can't be
said for the rest of the offensive unit. Team lacks the firepower to
play catch-up. |
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31 |
(32) |
Falcons
(1-3) |
Winning won't come easy, but they've
have a good attitude and play hard. They're struggling to
establish the running game. |
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32 |
(31) |
Dolphins
(0-4) |
Offensive struggles were expected, but defensive woes have been a
surprise. Far from a good football team at this
stage. |