BassmasterFALCON_FAN Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 2009 Power Rankings: Week 2 1 (1) Steelers 1-0-0 They need to get their running game going, but Big Ben seems better than ever. (Chadiha) 2 (2) Patriots 1-0-0 Tom Brady is magic in the final minutes, but the Pats' defense appears shaky. (Clayton) 3 (3) Giants 1-0-0 The Giants might not have a No. 1 receiver, but they seem like a No. 1 team. (Clayton) 4 (4) Eagles 1-0-0 By going for a meaningless fifth TD against the Panthers, Donovan McNabb fractured his ribs and the Eagles' season. 5 (6) Colts 1-0-0 Jim Caldwell showed some killer instinct at the end, but his running game didn't prove to be worth the faith. (Kuharsky) 6 (5) Chargers 1-0-0 They escaped with a win in Oakland, but the injury to center Nick Hardwick could be a big issue. (Kuharsky) 7 (8) Falcons 1-0-0 They beat the Dolphins comfortably without getting much production from Michael Turner or the ground game in general. Matt Ryan already seems to have a rapport with Tony Gonzalez. (Sando) 8 (9) Vikings 1-0-0 Adrian Peterson already seems like this season's MVP. (Chadiha) 9 (7) Titans 0-1-0 Mistakes in Pittsburgh kept the Titans from a potential upset, but Jeff Fisher won't let them dwell on the opener. (Kuharsky) 10 (10) Ravens 1-0-0 Even though it was against the Chiefs' defense, the Ravens' offense appears far more diversified and explosive this season. (Chadiha) 11 (12) Packers 1-0-0 Aaron Rodgers to Greg Jennings: That's a pretty strong combination. (Chadiha) 12 (18) Saints 1-0-0 With an assist from the Lions, Drew Brees has accounted for as many touchdowns as the rest of the NFC South combined. You have to like his MVP chances. (Sando) 13 (17) Cowboys 1-0-0 Roy Williams seems fine as the team's No. 1 receiver, and he doesn't cause the internal problems Terrell Owens created. (Clayton) 14 (15) Seahawks 1-0-0 Seattle was the only team in the NFC West to show signs of sustainable life on offense, albeit against the Rams. Matt Hasselbeck still is getting comfortable in a new offense. (Sando) 15 (11) Bears 0-1-0 The loss to Green Bay was tough. The loss of Brian Urlacher for the season was devastating. (Chadiha) 16 (23) Jets 1-0-0 Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez are two of the most exciting additions to the AFC. (Clayton) 17 (13) Cardinals 0-1-0 They will get their passing game going eventually, but this team is dealing with something that wasn't a problem in 2008: injuries. Anquan Boldin and Steve Breaston are hurting. (Sando) 18 (22) 49ers 1-0-0 Greg Manusky's defense has a chance to rank among the NFL's best this season -- with a little more help from the offense. No style points for this team. (Sando) 19 (16) Dolphins 0-1-0 An opening loss to the Falcons was a reminder of how tough this ride will be for the Dolphins. (Clayton) 20 (20) Redskins 0-1-0 Once again, the Redskins couldn't generate enough offense to win a crucial game against the Giants. (Clayton) 21 (21) Bills 0-1-0 It's hard to win when the defense is on the field for 29 more plays than the offense. (Clayton) 22 (14) Panthers 0-1-0 Memories of Jake Delhomme's playoff implosion have unwelcome company. It's a bad sign when the coach has to clarify whether the franchise QB will keep his job in Week 2. (Sando) 23 (19) Texans 0-1-0 The opening dud left the team embarrassed and the city miserable. Visiting the Titans for Week 2 doesn't seem like a cure. (Kuharsky) 24 (27) Broncos 1-0-0 Maybe the Broncos were due a bit a karma, after all they've been through this year. (Kuharsky) 25 (25) Jaguars 0-1-0 The Jags fought hard in Indianapolis and deserve credit for holding the Colts to 14 points. They have to find a big play once in a while. (Kuharsky) 26 (24) Bengals 0-1-0 This team has to be cursed. There's no other way to explain the loss to Denver. (Chadiha) 27 (30) Raiders 0-1-0 The Raideres are not looking for moral victories, but the close loss to San Diego suggests the gap between the teams is not that big. (Kuharsky) 28 (28) Browns 0-1-0 It's got to be hard facing Brett Favre in his debut as a Viking. So what excuse will be convenient in Week 2? (Chadiha) 29 (26) Buccaneers 0-1-0 Give the Bucs credit for amassing 450 yards against the Cowboys in their opener. They surpassed that total only once all last season. (Sando) 30 (29) Chiefs 0-1-0 The offense without QB Matt Cassel was better than expected, but the defense was worse in the loss at Baltimore. (Kuharsky) 31 (32) Lions 0-1-0 A tough day for rookie QB Matt Stafford in the opener. There will be more tough days to come. (Chadiha) 32 (31) Rams 0-1-0 They kept it close for a half against the Seahawks, and that, sadly, is progress. Marc Bulger needs more weapons in the passing game. (Sando) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF89 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Now I'm not saying they don't deserve to be higher because I have a felling we'll be scoreboard watching them all year, but congrats to ESPN for showing restraint on giving the Saints too much credit for destroying the Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmasterFALCON_FAN Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 I think they are giving two teams that didn't look good until the end of the game too much credit. I have a feeling by week three there might be a swap between rank No.2 and rank No.7... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconinPA Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Man, I have been waiting for the Falcons to hit number 1 on this list for a long time. Imagine when they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmasterFALCON_FAN Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Look for it after the bye if all goes well through week 5. We all talk about the media givings us respect, that will come then will come the haters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langer72 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 2009 Power Rankings: Week 2 1 (1) Steelers 1-0-0 They need to get their running game going, but Big Ben seems better than ever. (Chadiha) 2 (2) Patriots 1-0-0 Tom Brady is magic in the final minutes, but the Pats' defense appears shaky. (Clayton) 3 (3) Giants 1-0-0 The Giants might not have a No. 1 receiver, but they seem like a No. 1 team. (Clayton) 4 (4) Eagles 1-0-0 By going for a meaningless fifth TD against the Panthers, Donovan McNabb fractured his ribs and the Eagles' season. 5 (6) Colts 1-0-0 Jim Caldwell showed some killer instinct at the end, but his running game didn't prove to be worth the faith. (Kuharsky) 6 (5) Chargers 1-0-0 They escaped with a win in Oakland, but the injury to center Nick Hardwick could be a big issue. (Kuharsky) 7 (8) Falcons 1-0-0 They beat the Dolphins comfortably without getting much production from Michael Turner or the ground game in general. Matt Ryan already seems to have a rapport with Tony Gonzalez. (Sando) 8 (9) Vikings 1-0-0 Adrian Peterson already seems like this season's MVP. (Chadiha) 9 (7) Titans 0-1-0 Mistakes in Pittsburgh kept the Titans from a potential upset, but Jeff Fisher won't let them dwell on the opener. (Kuharsky) 10 (10) Ravens 1-0-0 Even though it was against the Chiefs' defense, the Ravens' offense appears far more diversified and explosive this season. (Chadiha) 11 (12) Packers 1-0-0 Aaron Rodgers to Greg Jennings: That's a pretty strong combination. (Chadiha) 12 (18) Saints 1-0-0 With an assist from the Lions, Drew Brees has accounted for as many touchdowns as the rest of the NFC South combined. You have to like his MVP chances. (Sando) 13 (17) Cowboys 1-0-0 Roy Williams seems fine as the team's No. 1 receiver, and he doesn't cause the internal problems Terrell Owens created. (Clayton) 14 (15) Seahawks 1-0-0 Seattle was the only team in the NFC West to show signs of sustainable life on offense, albeit against the Rams. Matt Hasselbeck still is getting comfortable in a new offense. (Sando) 15 (11) Bears 0-1-0 The loss to Green Bay was tough. The loss of Brian Urlacher for the season was devastating. (Chadiha) 16 (23) Jets 1-0-0 Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez are two of the most exciting additions to the AFC. (Clayton) 17 (13) Cardinals 0-1-0 They will get their passing game going eventually, but this team is dealing with something that wasn't a problem in 2008: injuries. Anquan Boldin and Steve Breaston are hurting. (Sando) 18 (22) 49ers 1-0-0 Greg Manusky's defense has a chance to rank among the NFL's best this season -- with a little more help from the offense. No style points for this team. (Sando) 19 (16) Dolphins 0-1-0 An opening loss to the Falcons was a reminder of how tough this ride will be for the Dolphins. (Clayton) 20 (20) Redskins 0-1-0 Once again, the Redskins couldn't generate enough offense to win a crucial game against the Giants. (Clayton) 21 (21) Bills 0-1-0 It's hard to win when the defense is on the field for 29 more plays than the offense. (Clayton) 22 (14) Panthers 0-1-0 Memories of Jake Delhomme's playoff implosion have unwelcome company. It's a bad sign when the coach has to clarify whether the franchise QB will keep his job in Week 2. (Sando) 23 (19) Texans 0-1-0 The opening dud left the team embarrassed and the city miserable. Visiting the Titans for Week 2 doesn't seem like a cure. (Kuharsky) 24 (27) Broncos 1-0-0 Maybe the Broncos were due a bit a karma, after all they've been through this year. (Kuharsky) 25 (25) Jaguars 0-1-0 The Jags fought hard in Indianapolis and deserve credit for holding the Colts to 14 points. They have to find a big play once in a while. (Kuharsky) 26 (24) Bengals 0-1-0 This team has to be cursed. There's no other way to explain the loss to Denver. (Chadiha) 27 (30) Raiders 0-1-0 The Raideres are not looking for moral victories, but the close loss to San Diego suggests the gap between the teams is not that big. (Kuharsky) 28 (28) Browns 0-1-0 It's got to be hard facing Brett Favre in his debut as a Viking. So what excuse will be convenient in Week 2? (Chadiha) 29 (26) Buccaneers 0-1-0 Give the Bucs credit for amassing 450 yards against the Cowboys in their opener. They surpassed that total only once all last season. (Sando) 30 (29) Chiefs 0-1-0 The offense without QB Matt Cassel was better than expected, but the defense was worse in the loss at Baltimore. (Kuharsky) 31 (32) Lions 0-1-0 A tough day for rookie QB Matt Stafford in the opener. There will be more tough days to come. (Chadiha) 32 (31) Rams 0-1-0 They kept it close for a half against the Seahawks, and that, sadly, is progress. Marc Bulger needs more weapons in the passing game. (Sando) The patriots are #2? The should have lost to the Bills at home monday night! The Bills kick returner fumbled a return that he should have down in the endzone. The Bills were in control until that boneheaded play. The Pats are definately not top 10 anymore.Atlanta should be rated higher, somewhere around 3-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF89 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I know they barley won but I think I'd have the packers higher on that list as well.And another thing, sure they got the star talent but it'll take a few games before i'm impressed with the vikqueens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Fanatic Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Man, I have been waiting for the Falcons to hit number 1 on this list for a long time. Imagine when they do.I want the Falcons to be number 1 on the last power ranking at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitepwnz Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Hopefully, we can care take of business this week. I think NE is going to be a HUGE early test for us. Tom Brady is a beast in comebacks, their D looks shaky too me. NE seems beatable this year. Yes I know it was only the first game of the season, but I sure didn't expect buffalo to push NE around for almost 4 qtrs. We could easily be 3-0 at that point, i'd be happy with 2-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 It's ridiculous to have the Chargers that high after they almost lost to the worst team of the past 6 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindgame Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Hey Jeftt THE GREAT, im gunna let you finish but the steelers have one of the best teams this decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmasterFALCON_FAN Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Well, Sir I did not challenge the Steelers being ranked at the top, I was actually talking about the Patriots and the Chargers being in front of us after we dominated Week 1 against an above average team and they both struggled to beat sub-par teams. However, I do feel that this year we will be a better team than the Steelers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrty Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I can agree with this list...NFL.com doesn't even have us in the Top 10...I think on average, as in, all "experts" rankings combined, we rank at #11...ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 We could be the best team in the NFC on this list next week... we just need the Cowboys to beat the Giants, the Saints to beat the Eagles, and us to stomp the Panthers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUB Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Minny should be ahead of us but we should be ahead of San Diego as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior999 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Seem like the concensus among most power rankings is having the Falcons in the 7 or 8 spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVfalconfan Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 We could be the best team in the NFC on this list next week... we just need the Cowboys to beat the Giants, the Saints to beat the Eagles, and us to stomp the Panthers. No we need the aints to lose, ever divisional loss helps. Screw power rankings I wanna be NFC SOUTH CHAMPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I dont know about you but chargers ahead of us???? they barely beat oakland for crist sake.. New England number 2 ??? they should have lost the game against the bills if the freaking bills werent bunch of dumb *****.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orpheous3000 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 this game this is week is BIG!! its a division game ... plus its a game some folks out there had carolina winning the division.... lets take care of business!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 32 (31) Rams 0-1-0 They kept it close for a half against the Seahawks, and that, sadly, is progress. Marc Bulger needs more weapons in the passing game. (Sando)B..b..b..but...they have Laurent Robinson, the next Jerry Rice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfanjason Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 We need to take care of business on Sunday. And hopefully the other South teams will lose, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 So the Patriots, Eagles, Chargers, and possibly the Colts all lose this week.Will we be #3 or will other teams jump us for no reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbravesfalcs7 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 So the Patriots, Eagles, Chargers, and possibly the Colts all lose this week.Will we be #3 or will other teams jump us for no reason?im going to go ahead and say the jets will jump us the way they have had their nuts sucked since yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruthHammer2.0 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 im going to go ahead and say the jets will jump us the way they have had their nuts sucked since yesterday.This. I'll put money on it, we go no higher than 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmite Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 im going to go ahead and say the jets will jump us the way they have had their nuts sucked since yesterday.And maybe the Saints for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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