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[Nate River]

I bet the Bills will be at least 3rd in the power rankings after this week.

Maybe....they have better records than people like the Redskins and Cowboys, but both teams have had far more difficult schedules and have more quality wins than the Bills. Moreover, the team they beat this week was the Rams. Everyone has not only been beating the Rams, but everyone has been blowing them out.

The Giants and Titans (both undefeated and ahead of the Bills last week) will probably be 1 and 2, though not necessarily in that order. I still bet they rank either Washington, Dallas or Pittsburgh (if they beat Baltimore, it's another matter entirely if they lose or play poorly) above the Bills and that they'll probably be number 4 or 5.

[FullmetalNinja25]

Maybe....they have better records than people like the Redskins and Cowboys, but both teams have had far more difficult schedules and have more quality wins than the Bills. Moreover, the team they beat this week was the Rams. Everyone has not only been beating the Rams, but everyone has been blowing them out.

The Giants and Titans (both undefeated and ahead of the Bills last week) will probably be 1 and 2, though not necessarily in that order. I still bet they rank either Washington, Dallas or Pittsburgh (if they beat Baltimore, it's another matter entirely if they lose or play poorly) above the Bills and that they'll probably be number 4 or 5.

The Bills may not be the best when it comes to how many points they score vs how many points the opponents score but they get the job done when it counts. Know what other great team was like that? The 2001 Baltimore Ravens, they didn't score much but their opponents scored less and it led them to a Super Bowl Championship.

[talesoffireemblem]

Kiffin's gone.

[True]

Even though the Ravens lost, they played a good game against the high ranked Steelers. They held a good lead for three quarters, but the Steelers offense was able to put up a good show and sent it into overtime. Kudos to Jeff Reed for being able to kick it from 46 yards in overtime to give them the victory.

Also I believe Flacco played a better game then Roethlisberger and really well against the Steelers tough defense for the first time. I think that he will continue improving and be able to hold up the offense, while the defense continues to do what they do every year. Sort of like how Trent Dilfer played during the Super Bowl year.

Notable injuries have to be Willis Mcgahee with his knee injury. Also the Stteelrs lost their first round pick RB Rashard Mendenhall and RG Kendall Simmons. This will probably hurt their offense even more since the run is one of their strongest points. I dont know if Roethlisberger can handle the whole load, but he'll do fine I think.

Well with the Bengals and Browns playing the way they have, its just a contest between the Steelers and Ravens. Hopefully they can hold up and give the Steelers a challenge in getting the division title.

[Illmatic]

Week 5 Power Rankings

Top 10

1. New York Giants Next Game: VS. Seattle Seahawks
2. Tennessee Titans Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens
3. Dallas Cowboys Next Game: VS. Cincinnati Bengals
4. Buffalo Bills Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals
5. Pittsburgh Steelers Next Game: @ Jacksonville Jaguars
6. Washington Redskins Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles
7. Carolina Panthers Next Game: VS. Kansas City Chiefs
8. San Diego Chargers Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins
9. Philadelphia Eagles Next Game: VS. Wahington Redskins
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Next Game: @ Denver Broncos

well the NYG Is No.1, Titans get the nod as the AFC's best at No.2. Great game last night, now the wait for week 6 begins. At least i can watch the phillies in the MLB playoffs till then.

Edited by Illadelphfan08, 30 September 2008 - 08:13 PM.

[FullmetalNinja25]

Week 5 Power Rankings

Top 10

1. New York Giants Next Game: VS. Seattle Seahawks
2. Tennessee Titans Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens
3. Dallas Cowboys Next Game: VS. Cincinnati Bengals
4. Buffalo Bills Next Game: @ Arizona Cardinals
5. Pittsburgh Steelers Next Game: @ Jacksonville Jaguars
6. Washington Redskins Next Game: @ Philadelphia Eagles
7. Carolina Panthers Next Game: VS. Kansas City Chiefs
8. San Diego Chargers Next Game: @ Miami Dolphins
9. Philadelphia Eagles Next Game: VS. Wahington Redskins
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Next Game: @ Denver Broncos

well the NYG Is No.1, Titans get the nod as the AFC's best at No.2. Great game last night, now the wait for week 6 begins. At least i can watch the phillies in the MLB playoffs till then.

4th isn't bad but watch out next week once the Bills go 5-0 they'll be at the top.

[Mik3]

4th isn't bad but watch out next week once the Bills go 5-0 they'll be at the top.

They'll stay fourth unless one of the three loses again or they beat a top team.

[Zatren6]

I agree with Mik3, to go 4-0 is an accomplishment, but if you look at the teams they have faced...the only one notable in my opinion is the Jaguars. And they play the Cardinals next week, which is MORE notable, but not an extremely standout team either. Plus, the loss of Boldin (I dunno how his name is spelled) will be a setback for the Cards, not a huge one, but a setback nonetheless. So yeah, unless one or more of the teams ranked above them lose, I don't think the Bills will advance in the rankings. If anything, I wouldn't be suprised if the Redskins overtook them, if they win next week against the Eagles.

Edited by Zatren6, 01 October 2008 - 01:44 AM.

[Nate River]

They'll stay fourth unless one of the three loses again or they beat a top team.

Which is unlikely, looking at their opponents: Seattle (decimated by injuries), Cincinnati (just plain bad, even when Palmer is playing), and Baltimore. The Ravens are decent and can win, but the odds aren't great.

I agree with Mik3, to go 4-0 is an accomplishment, but if you look at the teams they have faced...the only one notable in my opinion is the Jaguars. And they play the Cardinals next week, which is MORE notable, but not an extremely standout team either. Plus, the loss of Boldin (I dunno how his name is spelled) will be a setback for the Cards, not a huge one, but a setback nonetheless. So yeah, unless one or more of the teams ranked above them lose, I don't think the Bills will advance in the rankings. If anything, I wouldn't be suprised if the Redskins overtook them, if they win next week against the Eagles.

To be fair, the same can be said of Tennessee as well. They're opponents are 4-12 so far. If the Redskins win against they Eagles, they should because it means they've beaten Dallas, New Orleans, and Phili with two of those wins being on the road. It would also mean they have a winning record in what is viewed as the leagues toughest division.

The Bills should beat the Cardinals though. Buffalo has a good defense and Arizona looks turnover prone on offense coupled with a terrible defense. They look like a poor man's Denver Bronco's at the moment: high flying offense paired with a crappy defense. I honestly would not be surprised if they ended up with a first round buy. They're a good team in a mediocre division that gets to feast on the NFC West. It's too bad they don't play Tennessee. That'd be a good chance or both teams to see what they're really made of.

[Zatren6]

Dolphins win again. 8D 17-10 over the Chargers. Our defense was INSANE. >D Indianapolis came back in the last few minutes for three quick TDs...@_____@ Insane. And the Titans are still undefeated, at the Raven's expense. Only downside so far today is that Green Bay lost. ;_;

[Denim88]

Dolphins win again. 8D 17-10 over the Chargers. Our defense was INSANE. >D Indianapolis came back in the last few minutes for three quick TDs...@_____@ Insane. And the Titans are still undefeated, at the Raven's expense. Only downside so far today is that Green Bay lost. ;_;

Man, I know! They had a shot at making a comeback in the 4th quarter, and Rodgers threw that interception...oh well, still love the Packers unconditionally...they could have done a lot better (they have the potential). Hopefully things will go better next time.

[Zatren6]

Looks like Buffalo's little streak has come to an end in Arizona

[Nate River]

Looks like Buffalo's little streak has come to an end in Arizona

Carolina 34, Kansas City 0. So, I can't complain especially with this labeled as a classic trap game.

Kind of a surprise. Arizona has a good offense, but I didn't think they'd hang 41 points on the Bills defense nor hold the Bills to 17 after coughing up 56 last week,

Miami was a surprise too. The AFC actually seems fairly weak at the moment except for the Titans. San Diego is 2-3 will a loss to Miami. Indianpolis hasn't look especially good and barely beat Houston. The Patriots are Bradyless..

Meanwhile the NFC (especially the East and South divisions) looks pretty good.

[FullmetalNinja25]

It's gonna be all downhill from here....I can see it now the Bills will end up 4-12.

[Illmatic]

Final Scores

Dolphins 17 Chargers 10
Titans 13 Ravens 10
Panthers 34 Cheifs 0
Bears 34 Lions 7
Colts 31 Texans 27
Redskins 23 Eagles 17
Giants 44 Seahawks 6
Falcons 27 Packers 24
Broncos 16 Buccaneers 13
Cowboys 31 Bengals 22
Patriots 30 49ers 21
Cardinals 41 Bills 17

Ed, don't panic it's one bad loss, sure you miss roscoe parish, but they have a bye coming up which should help them get on track.

well the playcalling was bad and we're too darn inconsistent, they came out of the gate firing, but then the offense stalled, and an injured westbrook didn't help, if the phillies didn't advance to the NLCS I would be starting some riots, but now we play some winnable games and have the bye week coming soon so we'll have a chance to get Shawn Andrews, Kevin Curtis, and Westbrook back to 100%. were gonna need them to make a big 2nd half push. there's little room for error in the toughest division in football.

Edited by Illadelphfan08, 06 October 2008 - 12:01 AM.

[FullmetalNinja25]

Not just Roscoe Parrish but Trent Edwards (who is their leader more or less) and Terrance McGee were gone too....

Edited by UzumakiEdward85, 06 October 2008 - 12:09 AM.

[Illmatic]

Not just Roscoe Parrish but Trent Edwards (who is their leader more or less) and Terrance McGee were gone too....

Trent got hurt? wtf happened?

[FullmetalNinja25]

Trent got hurt? wtf happened?

He was hurt last week and that choker JP Losman started this week's game.

[Nate River]

He was hurt last week and that choker JP Losman started this week's game.

To be honest, I'd be less concerned about Losman and more concerned that their defense gave up 41 points.

He's right though....

True, they lost bad to the Arizona Cardinals (who gave up 56 points, which was aided significantly by a large number of Arizonal turnovers) but they're still capable of winning a pretty average division. Moreover they still play San Fran, Seattle, and KC. San Fran isn't that good and doesn't have Arizona's offense. Seattle just got creamed by the Giants with Branch being injured again and Hasselback joining him. And Kansas City just lost 34-0 with Larry Johnson going for two yards.

[FullmetalNinja25]

To be honest, I'd be less concerned about Losman and more concerned that their defense gave up 41 points.

He's right though....

True, they lost bad to the Arizona Cardinals (who gave up 56 points, which was aided significantly by a large number of Arizonal turnovers) but they're still capable of winning a pretty average division. Moreover they still play San Fran, Seattle, and KC. San Fran isn't that good and doesn't have Arizona's offense. Seattle just got creamed by the Giants with Branch being injured again and Hasselback joining him. And Kansas City just lost 34-0 with Larry Johnson going for two yards.

I'm not worried about them winning the division I want them to go to the playoffs! They haven't been there in over a freaking decade!