Skywarp! 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2003 2003 Power Rankings: Week 11 Rank Team Rec. Comment 1 Chiefs 9-0-0 Watch out for the Bengals. We're not saying they're going to beat the Chiefs, but it's not out of the question either. (TIE) 2 Titans 7-2-0 Steve McNair gets the attention, but Tennessee's defense showed that it can play a little, too. (TIE) 2 Patriots 7-2-0 Quincy Carter has improved, but that improvement will be put to the test against Bill Belichick and the Patriots. 4 Panthers 7-2-0 Sunday's win was huge for Jake Delhomme, who proved he can carry the Panthers if the situation arises. 5 Colts 7-2-0 Home-field advantage is huge in the playoffs, so the Colts can't afford any more losses to teams like the Jaguars. 6 Eagles 6-3-0 Eagles have been outscored 166 to 159 this season and yet are somehow 6-3. They're just finding ways to win. 7 Cowboys 7-2-0 Bill Belichick might be the defensive genius, but it's Bill Parcells who brings the NFL's No. 1 ranked D to New England this weekend. 8 Rams 6-3-0 Rams get outgained 267-121 but still win. Just a normal week in the NFL. 9 Vikings 6-3-0 Vikings better find a way to fix their defense, and quick. 10 Seahawks 6-3-0 Like most of the teams in the NFC, the Seahawks just can't find any consistency. 11 Broncos 5-4-0 Jake Plummer is expected to return, meaning the Broncos have to be considered the favorite for the final wild-card spot in the AFC. 12 Ravens 5-4-0 Kyle Boller certainly wasn't lighting it up, but with Chris Redman (did you see him Sunday?) now the starter, the Ravens could be in trouble. 13 Dolphins 5-4-0 A few weeks ago Jay Fiedler was the reason the Dolphins couldn't win a Super Bowl. Now he's being counted on to turn their season back around. 14 49ers 4-5-0 Tim Rattay is expected to start again. What do the Niners do if he has another huge game? 15 Buccaneers 4-5-0 The Bucs are in big-time trouble. With two losses to the Panthers, the Bucs can basically forget about the NFC South. 16 Packers 4-5-0 Packers blew a big chance to put some serious pressure on the Vikings in the NFC North. 17 Saints 4-5-0 If the Saints are going to make a playoff run, Sunday's game against the Falcons is a must-win. 18 Bengals 4-5-0 With Chad Johnson's guaranteed win, there's no way the Chiefs will be taking the Bengals lightly. 19 Bills 4-5-0 The defense has been there, but the offense and Drew Bledsoe have been pretty bad. 20 Redskins 4-5-0 Focus on Spurrier's job security should quiet down for at least one week. 21 Jets 3-6-0 With the Broncos and Dolphins hitting the skids, the Jets playoff hopes are still alive -- barely. 22 Giants 4-5-0 We know they beat the Jets, but a loss to the Falcons and you deserve to drop six spots in the rankings. 23 Steelers 3-6-0 If you're going to be 3-6, the AFC North is the division to do it in. 24 Browns 3-6-0 See comment above. 25 Texans 3-6-0 Another game, another 100-yard effort (and on just 15 carries) for Domanick Davis. 26 Jaguars 2-7-0 A healthy Fred Taylor is still as dangerous as any running back in the NFL. 27 Cardinals 3-6-0 Anquan Boldin is on pace to shatter the rookie record (90 by Terry Glenn) for receptions. 28 Chargers 2-7-0 Doug Flutie always seems to find a way to bring the magic back for a few games. 29 Lions 3-6-0 Looking for a bright spot in Detroit? Rookie LB Boss Bailey has been flying all over the field making plays. 30 Bears 3-6-0 All that crazy talk about the Bears actually being playoff contenders can stop. 31 Falcons 2-7-0 Congratulations to Dan Reeves. It's been a rough season, but 200 wins is impressive and deserves our praise. 32 Raiders 2-7-0 Man, from No. 3 in our preseason rankings all the way to No. 32. That's some fall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2003 How can the Eagles be higher than the Cowboys when the Cowboys are the leader of the NFC East? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2003 How can the Titans be tied with the Patriots when they lost to them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2003 (edited) I don't like the arguement of "why is team X higher than team y, if y is better than x in the standings." Like I have seen it said before, they might as well just reprint standings at that point. But I don't see how the Eagles can be ahead of the Cowboys. And that is the absolute toughest sentence an Eagles fan can say. Between the standings, the fact that the Eagles lost to them, and the Eagles don't have any big wins to pump them up. The Packers gave them the game last night. I don't buy the Cowboys, the Eagles handed them their game and they haven't beaten anyone else, but they should be ahead of the Eagles. Edited November 11, 2003 by the pinjockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2003 Well we will all see how real the Cowboys are on sunday night in New England Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2003 Where are they playing? If they are in Dallas, I expect NE to win. If they are playing in NE, I expects the Patriots to pull a full romper stomper job on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2003 It's in New England. Sunday night on ESPN. BE THERE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2003 I will, but if the Cowboys win :shakes fist: see that? :continues shaking: They already embarassed the Eagles, it is only fair they do the same here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2003 LOL I honestly do not expect the Pats to win big, or even win at all, but it should be a great game either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2003 Oh gee, thanks for the bit of confidence there. "uh well, i don't even spect dum to win really." You don't want a bunch of Philly fans angry with you guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted November 11, 2003 How are the Bengals lower than the Saints. The Bengals have at least be in every game but one and didn't have 56 put up on them like the Saints. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2003 NFC South is a tougher division than AFC North? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2003 The Cowboys have a putrid offense. Don't buy any of the hype, Quincy Carter still is not that good and their recieving core is overrated as well. Antonio Bryant could be a future star, but Galloway is a has-been/never-was and Glenn is only good in spurts, even though he seems to play better under Parcells. At 7-2, it is reasonable to think the Cowboys #1 ranked Defense can carry them into the playoffs at least, however it is only the middle of the season and a lot can happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted November 11, 2003 You forgot to mention that Hambrick's a fumbling machine too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
