2009 Power Rankings: Week 1
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RK (Last Year) |
TEAM |
REC |
COMMENT |
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1 (1) |
Patriots |
11-5-0 |
I would not want to get in the Pats way this season. Brady with a double chip on his shoulder and Joey Galloway as a 3rd WR, that’s freakin scary
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2 (10) |
Steelers |
12-4-0 |
Talk about the run game, talk about Big Ben’s sacks. But he definitely knows how to drive a team down the field in the 4th Q. He did it twice Thursday.
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3 (4) |
Giants |
12-4-0 |
Yeah they capitulated a bit, but Eli can’t throw in the wind. They still have an amazing run game and an even better D with Canty.
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4 (17) |
Chargers |
8-8-0 |
With Merriman back, that defense will suddenly look a lot lot better while Rivers could well be an MVP possibility
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5 (12) |
Eagles |
9-6-1 |
Vick is going to destroy this team. Just wait until McNabb gets unsettled and everyone suddenly remembers Vick hasn’t played in 2 years.
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6 (6) |
Colts |
12-4-0 |
One of these days the Colts will slow down. Not this year.
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7 (2) |
Cardinals |
9-7-0 |
Everything’s against them – a Superbowl loser, a 38 year old QB, the fact they only finished 9-7, Seattle being back. Maybe Leinart will step up.
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8 (3) |
Titans |
13-3-0 |
I’ve never liked the Titans, compounded by going one and done as a no.1 seed. You really think Collins is keeping it up? Bring VY back
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9 (5) |
Panthers |
12-4-0 |
The Panthers at 9? You bet, that running game is stilll tremendous while the defense is quiter underrated. Delhomme can still get the job done.
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10 (9) |
Falcons |
11-5-0 |
The curse of 370 is going to limit Michael Turner to 1200 max, they may sneak a wildcard spot however.
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11 (24) |
Packers |
6-10-0 |
I’ve been saying this since Favre left, Rodgers is a very good QB. Injuries killed them last year and people seems to forget how good Greg Jennings is
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12 (11) |
Vikings |
10-6-0 |
I still don’t like the Vikings. Thetalent’s there, but Childress is a terrible coach and Favre will break down again. Better off with TJack.
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13 (19) |
Saints |
8-8-0 |
Their D last year was so bad it was actually overrated, and they still went 8-8. Brees is winning MVP on his way to superstardom.
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14 (10) |
Ravens |
11-5-0 |
There seems to be a lot of talk about Ray Rice this season, but I’m not so sure they’ll beat the sophomore slump. 7 wins maybe
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15 (15) |
Bears
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9-7-0 |
People keep talking about the WR corps. I think Hester especially will surprise a lot of people for this SB dark horse
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16 (14) |
Texans |
8-8-0 |
I love the Texans, I just fear they’re being picked by too many people this season. Schaub HAS to stay healthy
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17 (8) |
Dolphins
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11-5-0 |
Least amount of injuries in the league last year. That’s not happening again, and neither is 11 wins
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18 (29) |
Seahawks
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4-12-0 |
What have Seattle needed for so long? A WR who can hold onto the ball – Is there anyone better in the league at this than TJ?
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19 (25) |
Jaguars |
5-11-0 |
It’s amazing how Del Rio still has a job. But then again, there’s no reason this team can’t go back to playoff contention
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20 (13) |
Cowboys
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9-7-0 |
Bold prediction – Romo struggles A LOT early on. There’s going to be a lot of questions about him this season.
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21 (20) |
Redskins |
8-8-0 |
It’s make or break for Jason Campbell – a playoff QB in any other division. Lets see what happens when Zorn lets him open it up
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22 (27) |
Bengals |
4-11-1 |
The defense is much improved, Palmer is back… but they did go on Hard Knocks. Plus, drafting Andre Smith proved the front office is still a mess.
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23 (22) |
Bills |
7-9-0 |
Everyone was so worried about TO being a distraction, no-one banked on giving away their two best LTs and firing their OC. Disastrous
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24 (19) |
Broncos |
8-8-0 |
McDaniels to be fired by the end of the season. Orton isn’t as bad as everyone thinks/hopes. But that defense is still terrible
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25 (23) |
49ers
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7-9-0 |
The NFC West is anybodys, if Seattle don’t step up the Niners could surprise |
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26 (28) |
Browns |
4-12-0 |
I think Brady Quinn is severely underrated, and 8 wins is within reach of this team. Just Mangini and Jamal Lewis’s rapid decline worry me
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27 (15) |
Jets |
10-6-0 |
Sanchez looked very rookie-like in preseason. He’s got a lot to learn. That defense should cause problems though.
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28 (13) |
Bucs |
7-9-0 |
Rebuilding mode. Four wins max. None of those QBs are the answer
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29 (30) |
Chiefs |
4-12-0 |
I think Brady Quinn is severely underrated, and 8 wins is within reach of this team. Just Mangini and Jamal Lewis’s rapid decline worry me
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30 (26) |
Raiders |
5-11-0 |
DHB over Crabtree, HC punching out an assistant and now the Seymour debacle. It’s a non-stop PR disaster in Oakland
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31 (31) |
Rams |
2-14-0 |
Look for Donnie Avery to have a break-out season.
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32 (32) |
Lions |
0-16-0 |
Stafford is far too erratic to have a Matt Ryan effect. 4 wins maybe this season if they actually run the ball
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