charliechaplin Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 19. Atlanta FalconsPreseason Ranking: 23What a win to kick off Dan Quinn's tenure in Atlanta. Julio Jones balled out for 141 yards and two touchdowns, and Tevin Coleman shined in his debut game. Are the Falcons real contenders in the NFC South? Looks that way, but we'll know for sure in the coming weekshttp://my.xfinity.com/slideshow/sports-2015nflrankings1/15/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Jigsaw Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I was hoping for a top 15 ranking after such a big win but with the way we've looked these last two years we need to prove that it wasn't a fluke win brought on by late mistakes from our opponent. If we can beat the Giants by three scores then everyone will know this a team to contend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chifalc Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I was hoping for a top 15 ranking after such a big win but with the way we've looked these last two years we need to prove that it wasn't a fluke win brought on by late mistakes from our opponent. If we can beat the Giants by three scores then everyone will know this a team to contend.So their late mistakes are excuses, ours are just how the game was played? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfactor Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I'll take it for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysnill1 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 this is the situation: if the Eagles win, they're in the top 5 and are Super Bowl boundwe win, Eagles aren't that good and we're middle of the pack until we 'show' something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mescalito Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I would kind of prefer to be the underdogs this whole season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanadonis Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Moved up 4 whole spots for beating a top NFC team. How nice of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel_Bird Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 So their late mistakes are excuses, ours are just how the game was played?Considering previous years results the answer is yes. That's how it will be until we prove ourselves on a more consistent basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DirtyBird- Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Power Rankings are such a joke... Seattle drops from 1-3 after getting dominated by the Rams... Throw out the 2 lucky turnovers and the game wasn't as close as the score. I'm they'll only drop 1 spot when they lose to the Pack on Sunday despite the glaring OL and defensive issues.... Buffalo is only #11 after dominating the Colts and the Steelers drop from 3 spots 6 to 9 after a 7 point road loss to the defending champs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 My problem is not with our ranking. We have been terrible for 2 years. My problem is with who is ranked above us after what they did this weekend. For instance, the Colts did not look better than us after that shallacking they took from the Bills. The Eagles did not look better than us when we actually beat them. Even if it was at home, they are 9 spots above us. That's ridiculous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monolith2001 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 While I think this team may be a good bit better than 19, we still have a lot to prove. When you have a track record of being good, one loss can be viewed as a fluke. When you have a record of losing, a win could be a lucky one. I'm sure we all thought we were pretty strong after beating the Stains and embarrassing the Bucs. If it is real, we will be a top team when it matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I was hoping for a top 15 ranking after such a big win but with the way we've looked these last two years we need to prove that it wasn't a fluke win brought on by late mistakes from our opponent. If we can beat the Giants by three scores then everyone will know this a team to contend.One poll had us at #17 moving up 6 spots from #23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirdieBirdieIndie Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 One game at a time.. let our performance do the talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosts of Glanville Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Meh. . .just one opinion. Some of these rankings a more volatile than others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Jangus Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 My problem is not with our ranking. We have been terrible for 2 years. My problem is with who is ranked above us after what they did this weekend. For instance, the Colts did not look better than us after that shallacking they took from the Bills. The Eagles did not look better than us when we actually beat them. Even if it was at home, they are 9 spots above us. That's ridiculous...It's a matter of relativity. The Colts were ranked much higher than us to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Jigsaw Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Meh. . .just one opinion. Some of these rankings a more volatile than othersDo you know what the word volatile means? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon65 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 this is the situation: if the Eagles win, they're in the top 5 and are Super Bowl boundwe win, Eagles aren't that good and we're middle of the pack until we 'show' somethingyep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Minotaur Zebra Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Moved up 4 whole spots for beating a top NFC team. How nice of them. we should be thankful they didn't drop us any spots for "almost giving the game away" ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballfan Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Don't care until week 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambysquared Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Do you know what the word volatile means?RoflWe can be ranked 32 for all I care as long as we keep winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigerfan Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 The media is always late to get on the Falcons bandwagon. If we end up taking the South and winning 10 or more games, next year they will say we are a Super Bowl darkhorse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheap Talk Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Let's just assume this ranking is somewhat legitimate. The Falcons play only three more teams that have better than a 20th ranking, and the 49ers will probably fall below #20 by the time we play them, which would leave only two more teams! This team should definitely make the playoffs, as a wild card if not a division winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantafan21 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 It's alright, we'll be top 10, possibly even top 8 when week 4 comes around. We should start at least 3-0, with Giants and Cowboys both weakened by some major injuries. No Bryant or Scandrick for Cowboys(also no Hardy and Gregory). They still also haven't found a lead back. Giants have no safeties to help out their solid corners along with Cruz being out. Wouldn't be too surprised if we were undefeated by the time our bye week came around, still early in the season to know how good other teams are though I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"The" Donnie Ray Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I would kind of prefer to be the underdogs this whole season. Amen brother. Us against the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Bruh we won with Matt playing closer to bad than good, that's never happened, why were not ranked no.1 is a ******* conspiracy and a travesty in journalism! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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