There’s the NFL, then there’s the Patriots and the Colts. Seemingly in a league of their own, at least they both can’t go 16-0. On the other side, the Rams and the Dolphins just might go entirely winless.
Week 7:
1. New England Patriots (7-0) (Previous rank: 1): If Tom Brady ran for President, he’d be elected; right now, he can’t lose. New England has a real chance at going undefeated.
2. Indianapolis Colts (6-0) (Previous rank: 2): Everyone thought it’d be a pretty close game against Jacksonville. Well, not exactly. The Colts are staying right on the heels of the Pats. The game between them on November 4th is going to be huge.
3. Dallas Cowboys (6-1) (Previous rank: 3): Still the best in the NFC, the Cowboys are getting it done on all sides of the ball. Marion Barber is coming into his own.
4. New York Giants (5-2) (Previous rank: 8):Their solid play continues. The more confidence Eli Manning gets, the more he will start to look like his big brother. This team just might be the sleeper of the NFC.
5. Green Bay Packers (5-1) (Previous rank: 5): No change; Bye Week.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) (Previous rank: 4): Their defense couldn't stop the Broncos offense and Ben Roethlisberger had some costly turnovers. They made it interesting by coming from behind, but a loss is still a loss. They won’t catch up with the Colts or Pats unless they win these kinds of games.
7. Tennessee Titans (4-2) (Previous rank: 11): They won a game without their star quarterback: that’s the sign of a good team. Now, if they could just keep their opponents from fourth quarter miracle comebacks.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) (Previous rank: 6): Their defense was manhandled by Indy: those Colts ain’t horsin’ around. Still, Jacksonville should be more concerned about their quarterback situation: how hurt is David Garrard?
9. Carolina Panthers (4-2) (Previous rank: 9): No change; bye week.
10. Washington Redskins (4-2) (Previous rank: 14): Their offense was a little too quiet on Sunday and - in truth - they were outplayed and outgained by the Cardinals. But, they got the turnovers when they needed them. Now, Washington is sitting pretty at 4-2.
11. Seattle Seahawks (4-3) (Previous rank: 13): They are getting it done on defense and special teams. Their offense is still struggling. If it doesn’t get going, they won’t be going far in the NFC.
Article comments
1 - RJ
"Jacksonville should be more concerned about their quarterback situation: how hurt is David Garrard?"
Pretty bad, unfortunately...