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Week 2 NFL Power Rankings (From an Amateur)

Written by J Jordan
Published September 18, 2007

As week two of the NFL came and went, one thing is certain: anything can happen. The Texans are dominating, Green Bay looks like they did in the mid 1990s, and Cleveland scored 51 points… in a single game. This craziness makes the power rankings a bit more challenging, but what the heck: we’ll do them anyway.

Week Two:

1. New England Patriots (2-0) (Previous rank: 2): Cheating scandal aside, there's no arguing that the Pats looked like champs against a far outplayed Chargers team. Not only was their offense unstoppable, but their defense held LaDainian Tomlinson to 43 rushing yards. New England is the team to beat. These guys are hungry.

2. Indianapolis Colts (2-0) (Previous rank: 1): Sure, it was a win, but the Colts didn't exactly dominate, winning by two in a game that went down to the final moments. As Tennessee (a team that, for whatever reason, always seems to give Indianapolis a run for their money) looked to come from behind, Indy relied on their defense. In a meeting that saw one of Adam Vinatieri's field goals get partially blocked, bounce off the crossbar, and still go in, we can't help but think gravity is on the side of these defending champs.

3. Dallas Cowboys (2-0) (Previous rank: 4): For a while, the 37-20 Dallas victory looked to be anyone's game, but by the time the fourth quarter was in full swing, the Cowboys were galloping into the sunset. Their offense was solid but this game belonged to their defense. With five takeaways, Wade Phillips - the defensive coordinator turned head coach (a couple of times) - should be proud. Right now, this team is the stallion of the NFC.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) (Previous rank: 7): The only truly ugly thing about Pittsburgh's play was their uniforms (sorry, but I'm anti-yellow). Ben Roethlisberger had another solid outing and Willie Parker rushed for 126 yards. Outplaying an emotionally exhausted Bills team, the Steelers' defense held their opponents to three points. They just may be back to their 2005 selves.

5. Denver Broncos (2-0) (Previous rank: 5): As Broncos fans everywhere find themselves with ulcers, they can't help but wonder if any games will not be decided by a last second field goal. In a contest that Denver looked to have put away, Oakland came from behind to make another exciting ending. No one can say that the Broncos are boring, but if Denver is going to have a good season, they have to learn to hold onto their leads….or buy Prilosec for all of their fans.

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Jennifer Jordan is an editor and staff writer for http://www.verbaladvantage.com. An English major and professional writer, she spends her days correcting grammar and wondering why she's unpopular.
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Week 2 NFL Power Rankings (From an Amateur)
Published: September 18, 2007
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#1 — September 18, 2007 @ 17:44PM — RJ [URL]

Another good column.

Although the Lions should be higher than #17...hell, NFL.com has them ranked #7!

#2 — September 18, 2007 @ 21:10PM — Alessandro

McBadd - with sausage?

The Eagles look soooo inept.

The Pats on the other hand look very ept.

Didn't they beat two back to back playoff teams from the previous years 76-28?

#3 — September 18, 2007 @ 22:16PM — Matthew T. Sussman [URL]

Not sure how the Broncos are No. 5, considering they needed last-minute field goals to beat Nos. 27 and 31.

#4 — September 19, 2007 @ 00:51AM — JJ [URL]

Historically, the Broncos tend to play down to their opposition. But, they also play up. I suspect they will beat good teams too. We shall find out in a few weeks, Indy is on the schedule. I'm not sure they will beat them, but I think it'll be close.

If you look back on when the Broncos were dominating the AFC (and losing the Super Bowl) in the late 1980's, they lost a lot to the Chargers, who, back then, were horrible. I couldn't figure it out, but that's just them.

They beat New England on the road last year but lost to the niners at home. Go figure.

#5 — September 20, 2007 @ 11:11AM — nicolas

i loves me my steelers, but did anybody else think the anniversary unis looked like something you would self-create on madden? when you're drunk?

and the bills aren't as much emotionally exhausted as they are not a good team yet.

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