Week 4 NFL Power Rankings (From an Amateur)
Published October 02, 2007
It was another crazy week in the NFL. One undefeated team fell and a few defeated teams found victory. The way this season is going, one thing’s for sure: anything can happen.
Week Four:
1. New England Patriots (4-0) (Previous rank: 1): Well, they didn’t score 38 points, but they dominated nonetheless. In a word, their offense is unstoppable. Until someone rains on Brady’s parade, the Patriots will remain on top.
2. Indianapolis Colts (4-0) (Previous rank: 2): For a quarter, it was starting to look as though Denver was finally going to beat their number one nemesis of the past few seasons. But, it's too bad for Denver that the game lasted longer than fifteen minutes. The Colts looked like stallions against the Broncos, virtually doubling their score. Their inability to stop the run remains Indy's only weakness.
3. Dallas Cowboys (4-0) (Previous rank: 3): It's safe to say that Tony Romo is more than making up for his flub in the playoffs last year. Simply put, he's playing like a man on fire. Getting it done on air and on foot, Romo is exploiting the talents of his receivers and the weakness of his opponents. The Cowboys rammed it to St. Louis. 4-0 is where they deserve to be.
4. Green Bay Packers (4-0) (Previous rank: 5): When even your punter gets away from a slug of defenders to rush for the first down, you know you're having a good year. I'm gonna say it: the Packers are for real. As Brett Favre broke Dan Marino's TD record, Green Bay broke the hearts of Minnesota fans. At 4-0, the NFC North is theirs to lose.
5. Seattle Seahawks (3-1) (Previous rank: 11): The Seahawks are making a statement, one that says they are still a big bird in the NFC. With a passing game, a running game, and a defense all playing well, Seattle is one of the most well rounded teams in the NFL. As they gain confidence, they will be a force to reckon with.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) (Previous rank: 4): Last week, I got some comments about not ranking Pittsburgh higher. My reasons for this were simple: Pittsburgh, at 3-0, was overrated. Now, after a loss to Arizona, I can utter a not-at-all-obnoxious "HA!" Shutting down the Steelers, the Cardinals finally got a big lead and didn't lose it. Pittsburgh's offense, their defense, and their special teams were all outdone by Arizona. The Steel Curtain looked a little more like mini blinds.
7. Detroit Lions (3-1) (Previous rank: 21): They were once the laughingstock of the NFL: well, chuckle no more. The Detroit Lions just might be for real. When it matters most, they get things done and that, my friends, is how football games are won. They scored 37 points, including 34 in the fourth quarter, against what was once the NFL's best defense.
- Week 4 NFL Power Rankings (From an Amateur)
- Published: October 02, 2007
- Type: Opinion
- Section: Sports
- Filed Under: Sports: Football (American)
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- Writer: J Jordan
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It's nice to see my beloved Lions finally getting the respect they deserve. :-)